Discover the Authentic Flavors of Lao And Thai Spicy Noodle
Nestled in the heart of South Elgin, Illinois, at 612 S Randall Rd, Lao And Thai Spicy Noodle stands as a vibrant culinary destination dedicated to bringing the bold, complex, and deeply satisfying tastes of Lao and Thai street food traditions to the local community. More than just a restaurant, it is an experience—a gateway to the aromatic spices, fresh herbs, and time-honored cooking techniques that define Southeast Asian cuisine. We pride ourselves on crafting dishes that honor their origins while delivering an unforgettable flavor profile that keeps patrons returning for more.
Our philosophy centers on balance: the perfect interplay between sweet, sour, salty, and spicy. Whether you are a seasoned enthusiast of Lao and Thai gastronomy or someone looking to explore these exciting flavors for the first time, our menu offers a curated selection designed to tantalize every palate. From the slow-simmered depth of our noodle broths to the bright zest of our salads, every item is prepared with meticulous attention to detail and the freshest available ingredients. We understand that food is culture, and through our cooking, we aim to share a piece of that rich heritage with every guest who walks through our doors.
The atmosphere at Lao And Thai Spicy Noodle is welcoming and energetic, reflecting the bustling street food scenes we draw inspiration from. It’s a place where friends gather, families share meals, and solo diners can savor a comforting bowl of authentic goodness. We are committed to providing not only exceptional food but also warm, attentive service that makes your visit seamless and enjoyable. Located conveniently on S Randall Rd, we are easily accessible for a quick lunch break or a relaxed evening dinner.
Key Highlights of Your Dining Experience
Authentic Regional Recipes: Our menu features a careful selection of dishes rooted deeply in traditional Lao and Thai culinary practices. We focus on authenticity, ensuring that the nuanced flavors—often subtle yet powerful—are preserved. This commitment means exploring beyond the commonly known dishes to offer true regional specialties that showcase the diversity of these two rich food cultures.
Emphasis on Freshness and Quality Ingredients: The foundation of great Southeast Asian cooking lies in the quality of its components. We prioritize sourcing fresh herbs, crisp vegetables, and high-quality proteins. This dedication ensures that the vibrant, aromatic characteristics central to Lao and Thai cuisine truly shine through in every bite, from the fragrant basil to the perfectly textured noodles.
Mastery of Spice and Balance: True to our name, we celebrate the art of spice, but always within the context of balance. Our chefs expertly manage the heat levels, ensuring that spiciness enhances, rather than overwhelms, the underlying savory and sour notes. Diners have the opportunity to customize their spice preference, allowing for a personalized journey through the spectrum of heat and flavor complexity.
A Welcoming Community Hub: Situated at 612 S Randall Rd, we strive to be more than just a place to eat; we aim to be a cherished part of the South Elgin community. Our setting is designed to be comfortable and inviting, fostering an environment where guests feel relaxed enough to explore new tastes and enjoy meaningful conversations over delicious, soul-satisfying food.
Lao And Thai Spicy Noodle is dedicated to providing an unparalleled culinary adventure right here in South Elgin. We invite you to step away from the ordinary and immerse yourself in the spirited, flavorful world of Lao and Thai cuisine. Our commitment to authentic preparation, fresh ingredients, and a welcoming atmosphere ensures that every visit is memorable. Come explore the depth of flavor waiting for you at 612 S Randall Rd, and discover why our spicy noodles and traditional offerings are becoming a local favorite.
We look forward to sharing the vibrant tastes of Laos and Thailand with you soon.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
From the business
Identifies as Asian-owned
Service options
No-contact delivery
Delivery
Takeaway
Dine-in
Highlights
Great tea selection
Popular for
Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining
Offerings
Coffee
Comfort food
Healthy options
Quick bite
Vegetarian options
Dining options
Lunch
Dinner
Dessert
Seating
Table service
Amenities
Toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Quiet
Crowd
Family friendly
Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs
Kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking
Menus
Fried Rice
Curry Fried RiceUS$14.00
Fried RiceUS$13.00
Basil Fried RiceUS$14.00
Pineapple Fried RiceUS$14.50
Tom Yum Soup
Tom Yum ComboUS$18.85
Tom YumUS$14.85
Tom Yum ShrimpUS$16.75
Tom Yum Soup SmallUS$8.85
Entrées
Basil ChickenUS$15.00
Pad Pak Kad NaUS$13.85
Ginger ChickenUS$15.00
Cashew ChickenUS$15.00
Sweet And Sour ChickenUS$15.00
Curry VegetableUS$15.00
Broccoli ChickenUS$15.00
Pad Tofu VegetablesUS$15.00
Dessert
NAM WAN (Coconut Pandan JellyUS$8.00
Mango Sticky RiceUS$7.50
Noodle Dishes
Pad See EwUS$15.00
Pad ThaiUS$15.00
Pad Lao NoodlesUS$15.00
Pad Voon SeenUS$16.00
Pad Khee Mao (Drunken Noodles)US$15.00
Pad Thai ComboUS$18.95
Mee Kua Lad NaUS$16.00
Kids Mains
Kids Chicken Nuggets And FriesUS$7.00
Kids Pad ThaiUS$7.50
Kids Fried RiceUS$7.50
Pho and Noodle Dishes
Boat NoodlesUS$16.00
Pho-BeefUS$15.00
Pho- MeatballsUS$15.00
Tom Yum PhooUS$15.00
Khao Piak (Chicken Noodle Soup)US$14.85
Pho (Beef, Tripe, Meatball)US$17.00
Kids Pho (Plain Beef Stew)US$8.85
Pho Seafood ComboUS$16.85
Appetizers
Cucumber SaladUS$6.85
Spring RollsUS$9.85
PotstickersUS$6.85
Neam Neung RollsUS$8.85
Crab RangoonUS$6.90
Sin Hang (Beef Jerky) StripsUS$15.00
Chicken WingsUS$14.85
Egg RollsUS$6.85
Sin Sahvan JerkyUS$15.00
Extras and Sides
Sides Of Fried RiceUS$8.00
LettuceUS$2.00
Side Of Pho SoupUS$5.00
Sticky RiceUS$3.50
STEAM VEGGIESUS$4.00
Steamed RiceUS$2.50
Pa Tong Ko( Bread Stick For Chicken Noodle Soup)US$3.00
Steamed Rice on Plate
BBQ PorkUS$14.00
Pad Kra PaoUS$15.00
Dish Specialties
Papaya Salad Thai StyleUS$15.00
Thum Mak Thang (Sliced Up Cucumber Salad)US$14.00
Thum Khao Pun (Vermincelli Noodles Mix)US$14.00
LapUS$16.00
Lao Style Papaya SaladUS$14.00
Lao SausagesUS$16.00
Nam KhaoUS$15.50
Sin Sahvan JerkyUS$15.25
Sin Hang (Beef Jerky) StripsUS$15.25
Neam Neung PlatterUS$22.00
Curry Dishes
Red CurryUS$15.00
Green CurryUS$15.00
PanangUS$15.00
Massaman CurryUS$15.00
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Reviews Lao And Thai Spicy Noodle
Paul Sutfin
15-11-2025
Small affordable place for Thai and Lao food, won't break your wallet. Warning on the door about spicy food but not too spicy. Food has great presentation, look delicious. No complaints if in the area I would come back.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 3
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free of charge parking lot
Thomas Thorstad
29-10-2025
First time to visit this restaurant. The food was very fresh and came out fast even with the variety of food we ordered. We also ordered some extra dishes to bring home to share with friends.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Nina Mendoza
07-09-2025
This place has been on and off for the past couple of years. The food we had recently was decent. Noodle soup is always great and pad Thai was better that day although they were skimpy with protein portions.
I wish the place was a bit warmer and cleaner especially their restrooms. They can also make the place a little more inviting. The server was friendly but they are usually hiding at the back so no one welcomes a customer when they come in.
Food: 4
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 3
Noise level
Moderate noise
Group size
3-4 people
Wait time
No wait
Candy Bengson
21-07-2025
I wish I had known about this place sooner! I am Thai and am always looking for delicious Thai food. Lao and Thai Spicy Noodle did not disappoint. Family owned and very nice. They use fresh ingredients and the flavors were perfect. We got the Lao style papaya salad, ground pork stir fry w/basil and fried egg, and Nam Khao. This is my new favorite Thai restaurant. Can’t wait to try their other dishes
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Wait time
No wait
Recommendation for vegetarians
Highly recommend
Vegetarian offerings
Vegetarian menu or section
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free of charge parking lot
sophia ruiz
10-06-2025
Delicious food and friendly servers! I ordered the traditional pho, and my daughters ordered the basil chicken with rice and egg and chicken nuggets and fries. The food presentation was good if compared to gourmet restaurants, but it was great for a family restaurant. The food tasted perfect! My pho tasted authentic! It reminded me of my Mom's cooking. By the way, I cook Asian food a lot, and I know their food were prepared using fresh ingredients. I could taste the difference. 😋 I apologize for the photos, we already started eating before I took the photos, so their food presentation was not really captured.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot
Parking
There is an ample parking space. There are a lot of businesses in the area, but parking is always available.
Kid-friendliness
The server was very pleasant and kind. The kids just loved how nice and accommodating she was.
Chigirl2
09-05-2025
First time at Laos Thai. Pretty good experience. We ordered the spring rolls, they were delicious. I'm a pad Thai kind of girl so I ordered a beef pad Thai. The menu states that one order is good for two people which is not true. I was still a bit hungry after sharing.. They offer heat from 0-10, so we went with a 5. It wasn't hot at all. I think that they didn't add any. But overall, service is friendly, food arrived fast and the prices are reasonable. Would recommended. ☺️
Service
Dine in
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 3
Wait time
No wait
Seating type
Indoor dining area
Rejani Pillai
27-04-2025
Best Pad Kee Mao and Crab Rangoons right here! The food here is so excellent! I have tried many Thai restaurants in the Western side of Chicago and so far this is the best for Drunken Noodles AKA Pad Kee Mao and the best crab rangoons I have ever had (I am usually not a huge fan).
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Wait time
No wait
Recommendation for vegetarians
Highly recommend
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Vivek Babbar
28-02-2025
Absolutely loved this little gem! My sister and I stopped by for a weekday lunch, kind of on a whim since it’s close to her work. Small spot, seemed like it was run by just two people, but they really put their heart into it.
We ordered the red curry with rice and spring rolls, plus the Pad Thai noodles with tofu. Everything was freshly cooked, and you could tell the chef took his time to make sure it was just right. The food came out piping hot, which was perfect on what felt like the coldest day in Chicago. The flavors were incredible—authentic, comforting, and exactly what we were craving.
I’d 100% come back next time I’m in the area. It’s a cozy little place with great food and genuine care. Highly recommend!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Pad Tofu Vegetables, Red Curry
Yosef Montgomery
23-02-2025
This is one special place here! Some of the best Lao & Thai food in Illinois maybe even the whole Midwest! My girlfriend brought me here a few weeks ago and as soon as I took the first bite I was hooked! Everything is delicious and freshly prepared. My favorite so far is the Kau Mee & those super crispy Chicken Wings. I can’t wait to come back!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Noodles, Fried Rice
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot
Neelam Babbar
02-01-2025
I had a really enjoyable meal. The place has a casual, welcoming vibe, and the menu offers a great variety of Thai and Lao favorites. We started with the spring rolls, which were fresh, crisp, and served with a tasty dipping sauce .The drunken noodles were a standout—packed with flavor, slightly spicy, and perfectly balanced with veggies and noodles cooked freshly.
Another highlight was the papaya salad. It was refreshing, and tangy.
Honestly, it was one of the best papaya salads I’ve had in a while. The Panang curry with tofu was creamy and aromatic, a comforting dish that paired beautifully with steamed rice. The tofu soaked up the curry flavors nicely, making every bite delicious.
I ordered a cold Thai tea, which was sweet, smooth, and refreshing—perfect alongside the spicier dishes. Overall, the food was flavorful, portions were generous, and everything tasted freshly prepared. It’s definitely a spot worth visiting , with plenty of vegetarian-friendly options.
Reviews Lao And Thai Spicy Noodle