"Scrumptious" Siamese cooking comes to Elmhurst courtesy of these tiny "holes-in-the-wall" that can be "tight" fits; heat-seekers are asked if they prefer "American spicy or Thai spicy" – if you opt for the latter, "hold on to your hats."
The vastness of the menu (more than 100 choices) was more surprising at the original Chao Thai nearby than at this bigger branch. The menu is almost identical, and still daunting. Simple fried chive dumplings? Fried tofu with chili? Fiery larb? Or Northern Thai sausage that has a funky, fermented flavor? All the tip of the iceberg. There are seafood, noodles and rice, curries and stir-fries. An...