Rank 1.
Spicy Shallot
thai · asian · Elmhurst
thai-japanese hybrid that doesn't feel like an identity crisis—the spice work is legit and seafood prep shows actual care.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Solid Pick
$$ · Open nowToday · 11:30 — 23:00G4.3TY3.8MS
Warningyelp's dragging it down; hit it on a good night and you'll see why google rates it higher.