(773) 588-9140
3109 W Irving Park Rd
Chicago,
IL
60618
41.9538
-87.706
Neighborhoods: Northwest Side, Irving Park
DHARMA GARDEN THAI CUISINE
What People Are Saying About Dharma Garden Thai Cuisine
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene – Soothing green walls, upholstered bamboo chairs, and wooden ceiling create a vision of an idyllic Thai village in this cozy restaurant--cheerful servers even wear traditional brown and gold dresses. Enjoying the peaceful vibe are health fanatics and savvy locals chatting about the real estate market or "aligning internal energies." – – The Food – There's no beef or chicken on the menu; instead, Dharma's kitchen focuses on seafood and veggie dishes, with tofu and faux-meat options aplenty. Start with one of the knockout apps, like crisp, delicate corn and…
01/16/06
Best Thai in the City
by thinkhowsimple
This is our favorite restaurant in the city. It is by far the best Thai we've found and at a good price. The atmoshere is unique and fun, but the real star is the healthy food. All dishes are vegetarian or seafood and we've yet to find a bad dish there. The stand-out appetizer is the Chive Dumplings, and the Red Curry is scrumptious. It's BYOB with no corking fee so drink up.
- Pros: Healthy Food, BYOB, Authentic and Spicy
- Cons: Service, No Parking
07/26/05
casual, healthy and spicy!
by dancingveggie
This is a great place to go if you're wanting something fresh and healthy to eat. Since they've opened, they've improved their dishes [it seems they used to burn their noodles] and have some original takes on standard dishes. The pad thai is full of fresh crunchy shredded vegetables. Service isn't always great -- they'll serve one person at the table and not the other for 5 minutes -- but everyone is friendly and willing to offer suggestions.
- Pros: great for vegetarians, inexpensive, very fresh food
- Cons: no soda or liquor, hit-or-miss service, ingredients vary
07/12/04
A truly special Thai restaurant
by ikeaboy
This city bristles with Thai noodle shops, but Dharma Garden is very different and truly special.
The cuisine is authentic and imaginative. With her eye for fresh, seasonal produce, the chef uses such unexpected items as pumpkin and serves her curries in a coconut (which is part of the dish.)
No meat is served, only fish and seafood, and the owner has a philosophy behind the dietary choices, including all manner of fruit juices and teas.
The restaurant itself is convivial and festive, with tropical decorations and an adjacent gift shop.
But mostly, the food is great, plentiful and cheap, dished up with great friendliness and panache. Usually Ning will throw in something extra that "you must try." Every time I eat there, I learn something new. One word of caution: when the menu classifies a dish as "spicy," she really means it.
- Pros: inexpensive, great food, easy parking
The Details on Dharma Garden Thai Cuisine
What to Drink:
Try the fresh, natural juices in 10 combinations, including the gingery Dharma special (carrot, celery, ginger, and apple juice) and the number two (strawberry and cantaloupe juice).
Where to Sit:
Dharma's carved wooden private dining area has colorful cushions, a window view and seats about six. Call ahead to reserve for a casual double-date.
The Extras:
Dharma delivers within four miles of the restaurant--that's a big chunk of the North Side. Place a minimum order of $12, and you can have fresh Dharma at your door for a $2 charge.
Smoking Permitted:
No
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