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  • Penny's Noodle Shop

  • 4.0 stars
    (Based on 8 Reviews)
  • Cuisines: Asian
  • (773) 281-8448
  • 950 W Diversey Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60614
  • Neighbourhoods: Depaul, Lincoln Park
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1
Review
2008/10/14
  • BEST CHEAP EATS AROUND!
  • Overall
    4.0 stars
    • Food
      5.0 stars
    • Services
      4.0 stars
    • Atmosphere
      4.0 stars
    • Price Range (per person): $11-$25
    • Visit Again?: Yes
    • Party Size: 2
  • Pennys is a great place to get cheap eats and great flavored food. This is truly a great place for Thai anywhere in Chicago. Once you try it, you'll be asking for more!

  • Order: Pad See Euw
Review Time
2008/10/14
  • Just Okay
  • Overall
    2.0 stars
    • Food
      2.0 stars
    • Services
      2.0 stars
    • Atmosphere
      2.0 stars
    • Price Range (per person): $11-$25
    • Visit Again?: Maybe
    • Party Size: 2
  • I don't know why everyone gets so excited about Penny's. Its really average, bland Thai food. I think people flock to it because it has a very Americanized atmosphere, and haven't had anything better. Try Chi Tung! 95th & Kedzie - worth the drive!

  • Order: Pad Thai
Tim
2008/10/14
  • Neighborhood Staple
  • Overall
    4.0 stars
    • Food
      4.0 stars
    • Services
      4.0 stars
    • Atmosphere
      4.0 stars
    • Price Range (per person): $11-$25
    • Visit Again?: Yes
    • Party Size: 2
  • To call it cheap would be insulting but where else can you go for good, fresh, authentic food for two and spend less than $30? The BYOB element makes it even more attractive. Food is tasty, service is good and the place is always bustling around dinner time. My girlfriend and I try to go a couple of times a month.

  • Order: Tom Kha Khai Soup, Hot Pepper Noodles with Chicken and Vegetable Soup
linguisticspaz
2008/09/22
  • Okay because it's close to home.
  • Overall
    3.0 stars
    • Food
      3.0 stars
    • Services
      2.0 stars
    • Atmosphere
      3.0 stars
    • Price Range (per person): $11-$25
    • Visit Again?: Maybe
    • Party Size: 2
  • I was really excited about trying Penny's because some friends recommended it to us. The service was okay and the food was bland. I'm not ready to give up. I will try it again, just once more to be sure they weren't having an off day.

  • Order: Sesame Beef Noodle and Vegetarian Bowl
goodeats
2008/09/15
  • Awesome and cheap Thai Food. Staff is friendly...
  • Overall
    4.0 stars
    • Food
      4.0 stars
    • Services
      4.0 stars
    • Atmosphere
      4.0 stars
    • Price Range (per person): $0-$10
    • Visit Again?: Yes
    • Party Size: 2
  • Awesome and cheap Thai Food. Staff is friendly. Quick and delightful meal!

  • Order: Sauteed Chicken
dinner
2008/08/20
  • quick easy and good (thats what she said)
  • Overall
    4.0 stars
    • Food
      4.0 stars
    • Services
      4.0 stars
    • Atmosphere
      4.0 stars
    • Price Range (per person): $0-$10
    • Visit Again?: Yes
    • Party Size: 2
  • Seriously though, its really great. i live around the corner and its the perfect place for a quick bite.

  • Order: pad thai
2
Reviews
2008/08/08
  • Best Thai Place in Chicago!
  • Overall
    5.0 stars
    • Food
      5.0 stars
    • Services
      5.0 stars
    • Atmosphere
      5.0 stars
    • Price Range (per person): $0-$10
    • Visit Again?: Yes
    • Party Size: 2
  • I've been Penny's loyal customer for about 5 years.
    I like experimenting and trying new restaurants, but so far, I keep coming back to Penny's Noodle Shop as they are the best.
    I like their Sesame Beef noodle - it is served chilled on a bed of veggies (lettuce, carrots, bean sprouts) with a generous amount of meat - the beef is very deliciously marinated and tastes succulent.
    The atmosphere is very casual and relaxed, and the staff is friendly.
    Keep it up, Penny!

  • Order: Crab rangoon (appetizer), Sesame Beef Noodle (main entree), Thai iced coffee
2
Reviews
2008/08/08
  • I have been dining in this place for about...
  • Overall
    5.0 stars
    • Food
      5.0 stars
    • Services
      5.0 stars
    • Atmosphere
      5.0 stars
    • Price Range (per person): $0-$10
    • Visit Again?: Yes
    • Party Size: 2
  • I have been dining in this place for about 5 years already, and so far, I haven't found a better Thai restaurant. I like experimenting and trying new places, but every time, I keep coming back to Penny's Noodle shop as so far they are the best!
    I like their sesame beef noodle the most - it is served chilled on a bed of vegetables - bean sprouts, carrots, lettuce. There is a generous amount of meat - the beef is very deliciously marinated and extremely succulent.
    The atmosphere is very casual and relaxed, the staff is friendly.
    Keep it up, Penny!

  • Order: Crab Rangoon (appetizer), Sesame Beef Noodle as main entrees, Thai iced coffee
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