Despite its location in a strip mall, this place has the best, and Thai-est Thai food of any place I've been in the city. My Thai students and friends swear by it.
The su-ki-ya-ki (NOT the Japanese food, but a spicy noodle soup) can't be beat. The som tum (papaya salad) is great. If you've had versions elsewhere, be prepared for the real thing: it's tarter and much spicier than you'll find at Americanized places in Lakeview or Lincoln Park.
The pad thai, however, the one time I had it was not up to snuff.
If you're not used to spicy food, you might want to choose carefully. Here, at Thai Super Chef, even one chili symbol on the menu means it's genuinely peppery.
Pros: Spicy food, Good service, Great value
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