$$$$Prix : cher • Thaï • Elmhurst
The Spicy Shallot is a fusion Thai and Japanese restaurant. the inside of the restaurant has an interesting atmosphere, combining ultra modern elements with classic ones. For example, the largest wall in the restaurant is covered in a massive mural of two classically-rendered dragons. Meanwhile, the lighting at Spicy Shallot is done through a hodgepodge of mismatched chandeliers that appear to be antiques.The Spicy Shallot not only makes delicious food, they make it convenient as well. Hungry diners will be happy to know that they can order their meals for takeout or delivery if they so choose. Appetizers include edamame, Thai spicy pork sausage, crispy calamari, steamed dumplings and lettuce wraps. Dinner options include classic dishes like pad Thai, spicy basil noodles, Pad See Ew and Kua Gai, which is stir-fried broad noodles with soy sauce, chicken, calamari, eggs, scallion and garlic.