Reviews - Same Same
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Tucked on Roscoe Street, this small neighborhood Thai spot pairs warm, attentive service and a lively, art-filled atmosphere with standout dishes—crispy fried chicken, pork ribs and pad Thai—generous portions and inventive cocktails. Food is often fresh and excellent, but inconsistency appears (notably a thin, overly sweet Panang curry for some). Expect limited seating, occasional slow service, and slightly higher prices; arrive early or be ready to wait.
Was Gretchen van den Vouver at Same Same a mag?
I've visited this restaurant before, and it's consistently been wonderful. This time, we tried the pork ribs, crispy chicken, and pad Thai, and everything was exceptional. The servers were also very friendly and accommodating. View all feedback.
What Elliot Gagne dislikes about Same Same:
My wife opted for the Penang curry with tofu, which came with precisely 8 oz of curry sauce that she described as reminiscent of slightly spicy cereal milk. It was thin, bland, and excessively sweet. The dish included four thin slices of tofu, a few green bell pepper pieces, and far too many bamboo shoots. We definitely should have stuck to our favorite Thai spots in Uptown or on the South Side. View all feedback.
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Last update : 22.08.2024
The Khao Soi Gai is amazing! Full of tons of flavor! Service is great! Would recommend!
The staff is always so welcoming and attentive! Everything on their menu is wonderful as well, especially love their cocktails. Could not recommend this place enough!
Really good Thai food. I have had better but this place was solid. The vibe is great, there's some neat art work and lighting. The menu has some good variety. I would go back and try more. The panang curry was solid.
Great selection of Thai snacks, entres, and drinks. Modern spin on some classic dishes. Friendly staff.
Cute place with lots of outdoor seating options. Food was good but not spectacular so not sure if I would go back. Papaya salad was good but spicy. Panang curry was decent. The winner by far were the peanuts.
Last update : 09.11.2023
My wife opted for the Penang curry with tofu, which came with precisely 8 oz of curry sauce that she described as reminiscent of slightly spicy cereal milk. It was thin, bland, and excessively sweet. The dish included four thin slices of tofu, a few green bell pepper pieces, and far too many bamboo shoots. We definitely should have stuck to our favorite Thai spots in Uptown or on the South Side.
I've visited this restaurant before, and it's consistently been wonderful. This time, we tried the pork ribs, crispy chicken, and pad Thai, and everything was exceptional. The servers were also very friendly and accommodating.
We thoroughly enjoyed their crispy fried chicken, which was delicious. The shallot topping added great flavor, and the sticky rice was wonderfully soft. I also highly recommend their fried rice. As for the curry, the crispy noodles were tasty but a bit scarce; the rest of the dish consisted of soft noodles. So, only order it if you’re a big fan of curry.
Love going to Same Same! They now have gluten free menu indications on their online menu. Before they did this, I was getting conflicting information from the waiters in regards to gluten free options. I usually get the Thai green curry which is excellent! My friends and family have tried most other dishes and they are always excellent as well.
My current favorite restaurant in Chicago. Everything is delicious. It's hard to not want to go every week.
Last update : 02.03.2026
I was so impressed with Same Same! The food was awesome: flavorful, warming, and well presented. The miso hot buttered rum was a standout too, so unique and a big portion. We went on a Monday so it was easy to get a table as a walk in. I can't wait to go back. Service: Dine in Price per person: $20–30 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Vegetarian offerings: Clearly labelled vegetarian dishes Vegetarian options: Vegan options listed clearly
Food: 2 Service: 3 Atmosphere: 2
