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Oliang

Name: Oliang
Address: 2428 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL, 60614, US
Price range: $$

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

Oliang sits on Ashland Avenue in Lincoln Park with a premise that's quietly ambitious: build a Thai comfort-food spot around the kind of trust that only comes from genuine partnership.

Editorial review updated•Jul 28, 2026

Oliang sits on Ashland Avenue in Lincoln Park with a premise that's quietly ambitious: build a Thai comfort-food spot around the kind of trust that only comes from genuine partnership. Owners Tan, Kwan, and Joy have put their names on a place that doesn't pretend to be a grand dining destination — it's a neighborhood restaurant rooted in affection for the food they cook, and that specificity of intent tends to read clearly in the room. The space itself is deceptive: a narrow storefront that opens into a long, greenery-draped interior hung with artwork, the kind of layout that makes you forget you're a few blocks from the Armitage retail corridor. For the price level, that environment is a genuine value proposition, not a given. The menu centers on Thai comfort cooking done with evident care. The Pad Thai is billed as a classic — stir-fried noodles, fresh ingredients, the kind of execution that lives or dies by technique and sourcing. Diners consistently call out the Panang curry as a high-water mark, with reviewers describing it as among the best they've encountered. Khao Soi, the Northern Thai coconut-curry noodle soup, is listed as a signature and represents exactly the kind of regional specificity that separates a thoughtful Thai kitchen from a generic one. The Crab Rangoon has drawn attention for being made in-house, leaning into crispy texture over the frozen-appetizer shortcut. And the Oliang — the Thai iced coffee the restaurant takes its name from — is the right drink to order first, both as a nod to the concept and because cold-brewed Thai coffee this well-sourced is genuinely hard to find in this neighborhood. Practically speaking: the room is small and fills up, so booking ahead is the move, especially on weekends. Given the Khao Soi's status as a named signature and the Panang curry's outsize reputation among reviewers, those are the two dishes to anchor your order around. One note of honesty: some reviewers flag inconsistent handling of dietary restriction questions, so if that matters to your table, communicate it clearly when you book and again with your server.

Carlos Mendez, Food & Drink Editor

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Google 9.6 from 614 reviews

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date night

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Moderate spend

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Chicago | 2428 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, USA

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Moderate spend

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Chicago | 2428 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, USA

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Oliang Thai iced coffee

Khao Soi

Panang curry

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Crab Rangoon

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What makes Oliang worth the move

Oliang works for date night because the room and the food both help the evening land. Oliang Thai iced coffee and Khao Soi also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.6 rating across 614 Google reviews.

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9.6 from 614 Google reviews

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date night

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Thai in Chicago

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Moderate spend

Best for

date night

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Google rating: 9.6 from 614 reviews

Price point: $$

Popular dishes: Oliang Thai iced coffee, Khao Soi, Panang curry

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Address: 2428 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
Price: $$
TastyPals score: 8.6/10
Google rating: 9.6 (614 reviews)
Cuisine: Thai
Neighborhood: Chicago

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What cuisine does Oliang serve?

Oliang is a Thai restaurant located in Chicago, Chicago. Oliang sits on Ashland Avenue in Lincoln Park with a premise that's quietly ambitious: build a Thai comfort-food spot around the kind of trust that only comes from genuine partnership.

What is Oliang best for?

Oliang is best for date night. Oliang works for date night because the room and the food both help the evening land. Oliang Thai iced coffee and Khao Soi also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.6 rating across 614 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Oliang?

Oliang is in the Moderate spend price range ($$). Google rating: 9.6 from 614 reviews

What should I order at Oliang?

Start with Oliang Thai iced coffee, Khao Soi, Panang curry and Pad Thai. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Oliang worth visiting?

Oliang holds a 9.6 Google rating from 614 reviews. Oliang works for date night because the room and the food both help the evening land. Oliang Thai iced coffee and Khao Soi also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.6 rating across 614 Google reviews.

Where is Oliang located?

Oliang is located at 2428 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.

Is Oliang good for a date night?

Yes — Oliang is tagged for date night dining. Oliang works for date night because the room and the food both help the evening land. Oliang Thai iced coffee and Khao Soi also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.6 rating across 614 Google reviews.

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