Opart Thai House - View this location on map 'With more than 100 items on the menu, Lincoln Square s Opart Thai House offers the gamut of flavors, from sweet to kick-ass spicy, and a huge variety of ingredients. Appetizers include three versions of charbroiled beef with spicy Thai sauces (the Tiger Cry is a must), along with crispy sweet-and-sour mee krob, spring rolls, and satay. Salads (larb, nam sod, and green papaya, among others) are meals in themselves. The many curry, noodle, and rice dishes are sauteed or stir-fried with seafood, poultry, beef, or one of endless combinations of fresh vegetables and sauces. Some tasty favorites include pad king (sauteed ginger, onions, mushrooms, and pea pods), pad kra praow (sauteed basil, hot peppers, and garlic over rice), and seafood with green and white onions. Desserts aren t much and there s no bar, but there is a liquor store right next door. Paul Schoenwetter, Rater' Chicago Reader 4658 N. Western, Chicago, IL Budget, Restauran

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