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Ghin Khao Eat Rice

Name: Ghin Khao Eat Rice
Address: 2128 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL, 60608, US
Telephone: (773) 565-4487
Price range: $$

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BIB GOURMAND

Ghin Khao Eat Rice is one of the best thai restaurants in Chicago for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Chicago.

Ghin Khao Eat Rice operates from a position of inherited knowledge and hard-won confidence.

Editorial review•Dec 9, 2025

Ghin Khao Eat Rice operates from a position of inherited knowledge and hard-won confidence. Chef siblings Nova and Kami Sasi are carrying forward a lineage — their family ran Lanna Thai in Edgewater from the eighties through the mid-nineties — and Nova returned to the trade after years of broader food industry experience, opening this Northern Thai room on West Cermak in 2018. That backstory matters because it shapes what the kitchen commits to: not a pan-regional approximation of Thai cooking, but the sharper, earthier register of the North — preparations that skew spicy, salty, and tangy rather than sweet-forward, and that demand a certain fluency from the diner. The Michelin Bib Gourmand designation, recognizing good quality at accessible price, has followed accordingly. The room itself — graffiti-influenced signage, hip-hop on the speakers, colorful murals — signals that this is not a reverent-occasion restaurant, but the cooking is treated seriously regardless. Three dishes have defined the kitchen's reputation in the years since opening. Grandma's Pork Belly — thin-sliced, with a fried crust that reviewers at the Chicago Tribune have described as giving way to a soft, fatty interior — is the kind of dish that carries generational weight in its name and execution. The Nam Khao Tod, a crispy rice preparation with ground chicken, pork skin, fresh ginger, cilantro, and green onion, represents the Northern Thai sensibility at its most textural and herb-forward. The fishcakes, served with a cucumber-herb salad, round out the picture: crunchy and subtly spiced, they're consistently cited among the dishes diners return for. The BYOB policy meaningfully reduces the final bill and should be planned around. Ghin Khao operates Wednesday through Saturday only, 4 to 9 pm — four days, no exceptions — so booking or arriving early is not optional strategy but practical necessity. BYOB means bringing something bright and slightly off-dry, ideally a Riesling or a pét-nat, to track alongside the heat and acidity the kitchen works with. The Grandma's Pork Belly and Nam Khao Tod together give you the clearest read on what this kitchen is doing. Plan the visit accordingly: the hours are short and the room, by all accounts, fills.

James Whitfield, Restaurant Critic

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date night and bib gourmand

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Moderate spend · Check restaurant site

Neighborhood

Chicago · 2128 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60608, USA

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Price

Moderate spend

Google rating

9.4 from 303 reviews

Phone

(773) 565-4487

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Signature dishes at Ghin Khao Eat Rice

Grandma's Pork Belly

Nam Khao Tod

Fishcakes with cucumber-herb salad

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What makes Ghin Khao Eat Rice worth the move

Ghin Khao Eat Rice is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Grandma's Pork Belly and Nam Khao Tod also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 303 Google reviews.

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9.4 from 303 Google reviews

Best for

date night and bib gourmand

Style

Thai in Chicago

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Moderate spend | Check restaurant site

Best for

bib gourmand date night

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Google rating: 9.4 from 303 reviews

Price point: $$

Popular dishes: Grandma's Pork Belly, Nam Khao Tod, Fishcakes with cucumber-herb salad

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9.4 from 303 reviews

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Editorial review by James Whitfield

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Address: 2128 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60608, USA
Phone: (773) 565-4487
Price: $$
TastyPals score: Coming soon
Hours: Check restaurant site
Google rating: 9.4 (303 reviews)
Cuisine: Thai
Michelin: BIB GOURMAND
Neighborhood: Chicago

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What cuisine does Ghin Khao Eat Rice serve?

Ghin Khao Eat Rice is a Thai restaurant located in Chicago, Chicago. Ghin Khao Eat Rice operates from a position of inherited knowledge and hard-won confidence.

What is Ghin Khao Eat Rice best for?

Ghin Khao Eat Rice is best for bib gourmand, date night. Ghin Khao Eat Rice is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Grandma's Pork Belly and Nam Khao Tod also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 303 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Ghin Khao Eat Rice?

Ghin Khao Eat Rice is in the Moderate spend price range ($$). Google rating: 9.4 from 303 reviews

What should I order at Ghin Khao Eat Rice?

Start with Grandma's Pork Belly, Nam Khao Tod and Fishcakes with cucumber-herb salad. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Ghin Khao Eat Rice worth visiting?

Ghin Khao Eat Rice holds a 9.4 Google rating from 303 reviews. Ghin Khao Eat Rice is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Grandma's Pork Belly and Nam Khao Tod also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 303 Google reviews.

Where is Ghin Khao Eat Rice located?

Ghin Khao Eat Rice is located at 2128 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60608, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.

What are Ghin Khao Eat Rice's hours?

Ghin Khao Eat Rice's listed hours are Check restaurant site. We recommend checking directly before visiting as hours may vary on holidays.

Is Ghin Khao Eat Rice good for a date night?

Yes — Ghin Khao Eat Rice is tagged for date night dining. Ghin Khao Eat Rice is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Grandma's Pork Belly and Nam Khao Tod also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 303 Google reviews.

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