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Urban Vegan Thai Cuisine

Name: Urban Vegan Thai Cuisine
Address: 1601-1603 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL, 60613, US
Price range: $$

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Urban Vegan Thai Cuisine is one of the best vegan restaurants in Chicago for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Chicago.

Editorial review updated•Jul 28, 2026

Urban Vegan Thai Cuisine has done something that most plant-based restaurants in Chicago only gesture at: it has committed fully to Thai tradition without a single animal product on the menu, and it operates out of a cozy, full sit-down room on West Montrose Avenue in Ravenswood — a neighborhood that rewards exactly this kind of neighborhood-rooted specificity. What began as a carryout-focused operation has evolved into a proper dining destination, a shift that matters because it signals confidence. The kitchen isn't hedging. With five distinct vegan protein options running across a menu of Thai classics, this is a place built for people who are tired of vegan food that apologizes for itself. The dishes regulars gravitate toward tell the story clearly. The Orange Chicken — one of the menu's most talked-about plates — is known for threading sweetness and savory depth in a balance that diners consistently cite as the reason they come back. The Yellow Curry leans into coconut milk and fragrant spicing, the kind of dish that anchors Thai menus for good reason and does so here without compromise to the plant-based format. Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mao) arrive with fresh vegetables and tender noodles in a preparation praised for its vibrant, assertive flavor profile. For a starter, the Taro Puffs — a flaky-shelled appetizer with creamy taro filling — have developed a following as the kind of thing regulars order before they've even looked at the rest of the menu. Tofu satay with peanut sauce rounds out the appetizer picture, grounding the meal in Thai comfort tradition. The restaurant is closed Wednesdays, so plan around that. Hours run through the early evening (last seating well before 9 PM), making this a dinner-early or late-lunch destination rather than a late-night option. At a mid-range price point, the move is to anchor your order around the Orange Chicken or Yellow Curry and open with Taro Puffs — that combination reflects exactly what the kitchen has built its reputation on.

Priya Sharma, Dining Editor

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date night

Price and pace

Moderate spend

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Chicago | 1601-1603 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60613, USA

Price

Moderate spend

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8.1/10

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Chicago | 1601-1603 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60613, USA

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Urban Vegan Thai Cuisine menu: what to order

Start with the dishes below, drawn from the restaurant details and TastyPals notes available on this page. Urban Vegan Thai Cuisine is listed in the Moderate spend price range. Menus, availability, and prices can change, so confirm current details before visiting.

Orange Chicken

Yellow Curry

Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mao)

Taro Puffs

Tofu Satay with Peanut Sauce

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What makes Urban Vegan Thai Cuisine worth the move

Urban Vegan Thai Cuisine is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Orange Chicken and Yellow Curry also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 834 Google reviews.

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9.2 from 834 Google reviews

Best for

date night

Style

Vegan in Chicago

Spend

Moderate spend

Best for

date night

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Google rating: 9.2 from 834 reviews

Price point: $$

Popular dishes: Orange Chicken, Yellow Curry, Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mao)

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Address: 1601-1603 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60613, USA
Price: $$
TastyPals score: 8.1/10
Google rating: 9.2 (834 reviews)
Cuisine: Vegan
Neighborhood: Chicago

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What cuisine does Urban Vegan Thai Cuisine serve?

Urban Vegan Thai Cuisine is a Vegan restaurant located in Chicago, Chicago. Urban Vegan Thai Cuisine has done something that most plant-based restaurants in Chicago only gesture at: it has committed fully to Thai tradition without a single animal product on the menu, and it operates out of a cozy, full sit-down room on West Montrose Avenue in Ravenswood — a neighborhood that rewards exactly this kind of neighborhood-rooted specificity.

What is Urban Vegan Thai Cuisine best for?

Urban Vegan Thai Cuisine is best for date night. Urban Vegan Thai Cuisine is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Orange Chicken and Yellow Curry also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 834 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Urban Vegan Thai Cuisine?

Urban Vegan Thai Cuisine is in the Moderate spend price range ($$). Google rating: 9.2 from 834 reviews

What should I order at Urban Vegan Thai Cuisine?

Start with Orange Chicken, Yellow Curry, Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mao) and Taro Puffs. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Urban Vegan Thai Cuisine worth visiting?

Urban Vegan Thai Cuisine holds a 9.2 Google rating from 834 reviews. Urban Vegan Thai Cuisine is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Orange Chicken and Yellow Curry also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 834 Google reviews.

Where is Urban Vegan Thai Cuisine located?

Urban Vegan Thai Cuisine is located at 1601-1603 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60613, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.

Is Urban Vegan Thai Cuisine good for a date night?

Yes — Urban Vegan Thai Cuisine is tagged for date night dining. Urban Vegan Thai Cuisine is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Orange Chicken and Yellow Curry also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 834 Google reviews.

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