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    #918 of 8,266 Restaurants in Chicago
    $, Asian, Thai, Chinese
    1333 E 57th St, Chicago, IL 60637-1724
    +1 773-684-2801
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    Open Now:11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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    4.0 58 reviews
    #918 of 8,266 Restaurants in Chicago, Illinois
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    Value
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    Location and contact

    1333 E 57th St, Chicago, IL 60637-1724
    Hyde Park
    0.5 miles from Museum of Science and Industry
    Website
    Email
    +1 773-684-2801

    Menu

    APPETIZER‏
    $4.00
    Shu-Mai (6)
    Steamed shrimp mixed w/ vegetables dumpling, topped w/ toasted garlic, & scallions. Served w/ sweet soy sauce.
    $4.00
    Thai Spring Rolls (2)
    Rice paper wrapped around steamed bean sprouts, fresh cucumbers, shredded carrots, tofu, & thin strips of omelet. Topped w/ home-made plum sauce & green onions.
    $4.25
    Vietnamese Spring Rolls (2)
    Fresh rice paper stuffed w/ crabmeat, vermicelli noodles, green leaf lettuce, carrots, sweet basil, & bean sprouts. Served w/ plum sauce topped w/ crushed peanuts.
    $3.50
    Egg Rolls (2)
    Shrimp mixed w/ ground pork, cabbage, celery, & carrots. (Vegetarian egg rolls also available.)
    $3.75
    Vegetable Croquettes (2)
    Blended potatoes, onions, sweet peas & carrots, breaded w/ wheat flour & potato flakes, then golden deep-fried. Served w/ sweet & tangy dipping sauce.
    $5.50
    Thai Chicken Satay (4)
    Marinated chicken strips pan-fried. Served w/ cucumber salad & peanut sauce.
    $5.00
    Crab Rangoon (6)
    Crispy pastry filled w/ seasoned cream cheese & crabmeat.
    $4.00
    Fried Tofu (10)
    Crispy bean curd topped w/ crushed peanuts. Served w/ light sweet & sour sauce topped w/ crush peanuts.
    $4.00
    Pot Sticker (6)
    Vegetable dumpling deep-fried until crisp. Served w/ seasoning sauce.
    $4.25
    California Roll
    Japanese rice, mayo, avocados, toasted sesame seed & crabmeat, rolled in seaweed.
    SOUPS AND SALADS
    $4.25
    Tom Yum Soup
    Hot & sour soup w/ shrimp, mushrooms, tomatoes, lemon grass, cilantro & other Thai herbs.
    $4.00
    Tom Kha Kai Soup
    Chicken & mushrooms w/ a hint of coconut milk in a savory broth.
    $3.75
    Vegetable Soup
    Mixed vegetables‏ in delicious soy broth, topped w/ scallions & fried garlic.
    $3.00
    Miso Soup
    Low-salt, protein-rich soy bean paste w/ soft tofu, scallions & flavorful seaweed.
    $3.25
    Chicken & Rice Soup
    Wholesome broth w/ tender rice, thinly sliced ginger, minced chicken topped w/ scallions & fried garlic.
    $4.00
    Beef & Vegetable Soup
    Fragrant beef & herb broth w/ tender beef, dai-kon, carrots, celery, potatoes & Spanish onions.
    $3.00
    Egg Drop Soup
    Fresh made Chinese soup w/ egg scrambled in delicious chicken broth. Topped w/ scallions & ground white pepper.
    Small $3.50
    Large $6.75
    Chinese Yetca-mein Noodles soup
    Soft noodles w/ chicken pieces in wholesome chicken broth. Topped w/ scallions.
    $4.00
    Yum-Yum Salad
    Mixed cut vegetables w/ ginger dressing.
    $7.25
    Beef Salad
    Medium broiled sliced beef w/ cut cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, cilantro & our chef's special seasoning. Spiced to your taste.
    BOWLS OF NOODLES‏
    $6.50
    Tom Yum Noodle
    Thin rice noodles w/ sliced chicken in hot & sour broth, topped w/ ground peanuts.
    $7.25
    Japanese Udon Noodle
    Japanese spaghetti-type noodles topped w/ sliced chicken, fish cake, green leaf lettuce, minced green onions in a low-salt Miso soup.
    $7.95
    Ramen Noodle
    Fresh, soft ramen noodles topped w/ shrimp, sliced chicken, fish cake, dai-kon, spinach, minced green onions in clear chicken broth.
    $6.25
    Chicken Noodle
    Fresh, thin rice noodles in chicken broth, bean sprouts, green onions & fried garlic, topped w/ sliced chicken.
    $6.25
    Beef Noodle
    Fresh, thin rice noodles in beef broth, bean sprouts, green onions & fried garlic, topped w/ sliced beef.
    $5.95
    Vegetable Noodle
    Fresh rice noodles w/ bean sprouts & mixed vegetables in soybean broth.
    $6.75
    Wonton Soup Noodle
    Chicken wonton, sliced chicken, egg noodles, bean sprouts & green onions in chicken broth.
    $6.25
    Vietnamese Vermicelli Noodle
    Light, clear broth w/ thin rice noodles, bean sprouts, green onions, fried garlic & your choice of chicken or beef.
    $7.25
    Bamee (no broth) Noodle
    Chinese egg noodles mixed w/ special sauce, crushed peanuts, BBQ pork, ground chicken, green onions & cilantro.
    $7.25
    Kang Woon Sen
    Clear noodles w/ Shitake mushrooms, dai-kon, spinach & soft tofu in flavorful soybean broth. Topped w/ scallions.
    STIR-FRIED
    $7.50
    Chow-Mein Noodle
    Crispy Cantonese noodles softened in a delicious brown gravy w/ bok choy, mushrooms, carrots, bean sprouts, celery, baby corn, broccoli, bamboo shoots, onions & cauliflower. Topped w/ your choice of chicken, beef or tofu.
    $6.95
    Pad Thai Noodle
    Thai's most famous noodle dish prepared w/ thin rice noodles, egg, bean sprouts, green onions & ground peanuts. Topped w/ your choice of chicken, beef or tofu.
    $7.25
    Pad Se-eu Noodle
    Flat rice noodles stir-fried in a tasty sauce w/ egg, broccoli & your choice of chicken or beef or tofu.
    $7.50
    Lad Nar Noodle
    Wide rice noodles topped w/ gravy, broccoli & your choice of chicken or beef or tofu.
    $7.25
    Drunken Noodle
    Fresh wide rice noodles stir-fried w/ bean sprouts, tomatoes, jalapeño peppers, white onions & basil.
    $7.50
    Curry Noodle
    Red curry paste, coconut milk, chicken, bell peppers, basil & bamboo shoots over thin rice noodles.
    $7.25
    Pad Woon Sen
    Stir-fried crystal noodles w/ carrots, peapods, broccoli, celery, baby corn, onions, napa, cauliflower, mushrooms & egg. Topped w/ your choice of chicken, beef or tofu.
    $7.25
    Pancit
    Filipinos fine‏ noodle dish made w/ extra thin rice noodles, BBQ pork, egg, shredded carrots, cabbage & green onions.
    $7.25
    Lo-Mein
    Soft Cantonese noodles sautéed in brown sauce w/ mushrooms, carrots, bean sprouts, celery, baby corn, broccoli, cauliflower, bok choy, & bell peppers. Topped w/ your choice of chicken, beef or tofu.
    $7.25
    Spicy Crazy Yetca-Mein
    Soft Chinese flat noodles w/ tofu & veggies stir-fried w/ spicy sauce.
    RICE DISHES‏
    Stir fried dishes served w/ steamed rice, brown rice add $1
    $6.75
    Brown rice $+1.00
    Pepper Steak
    $8.00
    Small $+1.75
    Large $+3.25
    Brown rice $+1.00
    Choice of Ginger, Basil, Panang, Green, Red or Yellow Curry
    Chicken $8.25
    Beef $8.95
    Small $+1.75
    Large $+3.25
    Brown rice $+1.00
    Teriyaki Chicken or Beef
    Chicken $8.25
    Beef $8.25
    Tofu $8.25
    Small $+1.75
    Large $+3.25
    Brown rice $+1.00
    Sweet & Sour Chicken, Beef, or Tofu
    $6.75
    Small $+1.75
    Large $+3.25
    Brown rice $+1.00
    Stir-Fried Mixed Vegetables
    $7.25
    Small $+1.75
    Large $+3.25
    Brown rice $+1.00
    Sautéed Spinach, Shitake Mushroom & Garlic
    $7.50
    Small $+1.75
    Large $+3.25
    Brown rice $+1.00
    Chicken or Beef & Broccoli
    $6.95
    Small $+1.75
    Large $+3.25
    Brown rice $+1.00
    Chicken, Vegetable or Tofu Fried Rice
    $7.85
    Small $+1.75
    Large $+3.25
    Brown rice $+1.00
    Beef Fried Rice
    BEVERAGES
    $2.00
    Lemonade
    Hot $2.50
    Iced $2.75
    Vietnamese Coffee
    Individually brewed w/ condensed milk
    $2.50
    Thai Iced Coffee
    Strong brewed, sweetened w/ cream on top
    $2.50
    Thai Iced Tea
    Strong brewed, sweetened w/ cream on top
    Hot $1.50
    Iced $1.75
    Japanese Green Tea
    Hot $1.50
    Iced $1.75
    Jasmine Tea
    $1.00
    Coke
    $1.00
    Diet Coke
    $1.00
    Sprite
    $1.00
    Diet Sprite
    DESSERTS‏
    $3.00
    Iced Cream
    $2.25
    Lynchee
    Exotic fruit‏ in light syrup
    $3.00
    Thai Sweet Custard
    Coconut milk, egg, palm sugar & sweet mung bean
    $3.50
    Cheese Cake Plain
    $3.75
    Mango
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    About
    Dining at Noodles, Etc. will be an authentic Asian food experience. We promise you'll love us.
    PRICE RANGE
    $4 - $12
    Special Diets
    Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner
    CUISINES
    Asian, Thai, Chinese
    FEATURES
    Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Delivery, Wheelchair Accessible
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    Reviewed October 15, 2018 via mobile
    Good food at a good price

    We came here after a tour at University of Chicago. We were seated promptly. My son ordered the wonton soup. It was massive. It had thin noodles along with chicken wonton which looked more like potstickers. He really liked it. I had the curry noodles...More

    Date of visit: October 2018
    Thank Norjeff2
    Reviewed August 18, 2018 via mobile
    Curries are gluten-free

    My family and I enjoy dining here frequently. I recommend the yellow curry with vegetables, since I can't eat gluten. My wife and daughter really like the pancit. When the weather is nice, small parties can get outdoor seating. The carry-out service is also usually...More

    Date of visit: August 2018
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    Reviewed August 18, 2018
    Delicious affordable food

    I've been to this noodles place about five times and tried several vegetarian dishes. The noodle dishes and curries are excellent, the service is very fast. The only dish that was kinda meh was the stir-fried vegetables. It's one of the most affordable places in...More

    Date of visit: August 2018
    Thank Elizabeth T
    Reviewed July 12, 2018
    A staple in Hyde Park - dependably good, totally affordable

    Delicious food, priced very reasonably. I had the pho, my wife had the pad Thai, and our kids had a variety of foods - all tasty, delivered with wonderful service, and with the excitement of being right near Uni Chicago (and of course, one of...More

    Date of visit: July 2018
    Thank jayberckley
    Reviewed June 26, 2018
    Some very good dishes, some not so much

    My wife and I went to Noodles, Etc. for lunch before we toured the Robie House. I had bahn mi which had a thick flavorless bun and tough pieces of pork. It was disappointing. I also had BBQ pork crispy rolls which were tasty, but...More

    Date of visit: June 2018
    1  Thank HDS1
    Reviewed June 17, 2018 via mobile
    Pho Real!

    This place is delish authentic asian cuisine or it’s a least how I would imagine it! Noodles will not disappoint!

    Date of visit: June 2018
    Thank Jasmine S
    Reviewed June 14, 2018 via mobile
    Fast and Filling

    After visiting the Robie House and Museum of Science and Technology, my husband and I were starving and thirsty. We ordered the vegan Spring Rolls, vegetable stir fry, and some noodle dish. They kept our water glasses filled and the wait for food was minimal....More

    Date of visit: June 2018
    Thank sarak539
    Reviewed October 12, 2017
    fake asian

    the asian food here are far from authentic. really not recommend the bland pad see ew. The only thing that's good is the chicken leg.

    Date of visit: October 2017
    Thank yuanxiz2016
    Reviewed September 27, 2017 via mobile
    OK pre-flight lunch

    We decided to go for Thai food for our last meal on this Chicago trip, and this place happened to be nearby. The food was reasonable in both taste and price, and the service equally so. Not an especially 'stand out' place, so I very...More

    Date of visit: September 2017
    Thank One_of_the_BOFs
    Reviewed September 13, 2017
    Great place for a light lunch

    I ordered California roll and soup for a light lunch. Both were flavorful and fresh. Service wasn't great...server managed to spill water on table and me!

    Date of visit: September 2017
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    July 20, 2018|
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    Response from HDS1 | Reviewed this property |
    Metered parking on the streets and pay to park garages on the U of Chicago campus.
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    December 23, 2016|
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    Response from Charles S | Reviewed this property |
    I think this is independent but I'm not 100% sure.
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