Arun's

With Arun's innovative Chef's Designed Menu, Arun ignites the rich and inexhaustible traditions of Thai cooking with his own imaginative flair. Arun's offers subtle spicing and intricately balanced flavors in striking presentations. The Chef's Designed Menu is prix fixe degustation, in which the chef presents series of dishes as a "tasting menu", tailored to the preferences of each diner's...

Like spicy foods? Let your server know, and Arun will turn up the heat. The kitchen will also accommodate dietary restrictions.

Beautiful Thai art and antiques set the stage for seven-, 10- and 12-course prix-fixe dining ($75, $85, $100) with or without wine pairings ($50) at chef/owner Arun Sampanthavivat's Northwest side restaurant. A customized procession of multiple appetizers, entrées and desserts arrive at the table artfully prepared and served family-style. Starters have included flower-shaped purple dumplings...

"Upscale Thai" is "taken to its apex" at this Northwest Side "must-visit", where chef-owner Arun Sampanthavivat prepares "out-of-this-world" prix fixe dishes elevated by presentations straight "out of a picture book"; the traditionally decorated space may not soar quite as high, and tabs are "pricey", but "excellent" service helps ensure an overall "fine-dining" experience.

AAA has announced its Five Diamond Award recipients for 2013 and four Chicago restaurants have retained their rating. Alinea, Arun's, Everest and Tru all earned the award, tying the city with Las Vegas for the second-most behind New York. The Five Diamond restaurants remain unchanged from last year with the exception of Charlie Trotter's, which has since closed. All four have held the top...

Julia Kramer, Time Out Chicago: The most disappointing meal that I had this year, by a landslide, was at Charlie Trotter's. Since the restaurant then closed, it's not really optional whether I would return, but I would never have gone back or recommended it to anyone after that.

Jeff Ruby, Chicago Magazine: We never really were going out, but a one night stand at Jerry's Sandwiches was more...

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