Noodles Etc – Thai
This lively neighborhood hub invites diners into a world of pan-Asian delights, where the rhythmic sizzle of the kitchen and the aroma of toasted sesame set a vibrant, welcoming stage. A tapestry of textures awaits, from the delicate pleats of hand-folded gyoza and steamed shu-mai to the satisfying crunch of golden-fried spring rolls and savory vegetable croquettes. It is a place designed for communal discovery, where every small plate offers a fresh, flavorful journey through the diverse culinary landscapes of the East.
1333, East 57th Street, Chicago, IL, 60637 http://noodlesetc.com0Cuisine: Thai
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, glp1, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Shu-Mai (6 pieces) - $6.5: Steamed shrimp and vegetable dumplings topped with toasted garlic and scallions. Served with a sweet and soy sauce. Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Thai Spring Rolls (12 pieces) - $7.25: Steamed bean sprouts, fresh cucumbers, shredded carrots, seasoned tofu and thin strips of omelet wrapped in a delicate rice paper. Topped with home-made plum sauce and green onions. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Vietnamese Spring Rolls with Crab meat / Shrimp (2 pieces) - $7.25: Fresh rice paper stuffed with crab meat, vermicelli noodles, green leaf lettuce, carrots, sweet basil and fresh bean sprouts. Served with smoky plum sauce topped with crushed peanuts.
- Egg Rolls (2 pieces) - $5: Shrimp mixed with ground pork, cabbage, celery and carrots. Vegetarian egg rolls are also available.
- Vegetable Croquettes (2 pieces) - $5.25: Blended potatoes, onions, sweet peas and carrots, breaded with wheat flour and potato flakes. Then golden deep-fried. Served with sweet & tangy dipping sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Thai Chicken Satay (4 pieces) - $8.5: Marinated chicken strips pan-fried. Served with cucumber salad and peanut sauce.
- Crab Rangoon (6 pieces) - $9: Crispy pastry filled with seasoned cream cheese and crabmeat. Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Fried Tofu (10 pieces) - $7: Crispy bean curd. Served with light sweet & sour sauce topped with crushed peanuts. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Pot Sticker (6 pieces) - $7: Vegetable dumpling deep-fried until crispy. Served with seasoning sauce.
- Gyoza (6 pieces) - $7.25: Choice of Chicken with vegetable, spicy pork or kale and vegetable dumplings, steamed or lightly pan fried.
- Chive Dumplings (2 pieces) - $9.25: Soft rice flour patties stuffed with chives. Served steamed or pan-fried with spicy sweet and sour dipping sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Garden Rolls - $7.5: Fresh cut veggies, noodles, pineapple, wrapped in thin rice paper, topped with light dressing. Served with peanut sauce. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Edamame - $5: Freshly steamed, lightly salted soybean. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Shrimp and Chicken Dumplings (4 pieces) - $8.25: Steamed shrimp and chicken dumplings served with house sweet soy sauce topped with scallions.
- BBQ Pork Crispy Rolls - $7.5: Minced Chinese greens and BBQ pork wrapped in thin spring roll skins, pan seared, drizzled with house sweet soy sauce.
- Baby Egg Rolls, Chicken or Vegetarian (6 pieces) - $7.25: Crispy petite Filipino lumpia stuffed with minced cabbage, onion and carrot. Served with home-made dipping sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Vietnamese Sandwich (Bahn Mi) - $9.5: Vietnamese sandwiches, served on a French baguette with house made basil-mint, mayonnaise, cilantro, onions, pickled daikon, pickled carrots, sliced jalapeno and your choice of lemongrass chicken, Chinese BBQ pork or marinated tofu.
- Fried Wonton (8 pieces) - $7.5: Wonton skin stuffed with ground seasoned chicken. Served with sweet & sour sauce.
- Curry Puff - $9: Crisp puff pastry filled with choice of chicken, chicken basil, or vegetarian. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
Soups
- Tom Yum Soup - $7.25: Hot and sour soup with shrimp, mushrooms, tomatoes, lemon grass, cilantro and other Thai herbs. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC
- Tom Kha Kai Soup - $7.5: Chicken and mushrooms with a hint of coconut milk in a savory broth. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, South-Beach, Slow-Carb
- Vegetable Soup - $6.5: Mixed vegetables in delicious soy broth, topped with scallions and fried garlic. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal, Slow-Carb
- Miso Soup - $5.5: Low-salt, protein-rich soy bean paste with soft tofu, scallions and flavorful seaweed. Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, Macrobiotic
- Chicken & Rice Soup - $6.5: Wholesome broth with tender rice, thinly sliced ginger, minced chicken topped with scallions and fried garlic. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
- Egg Drop Soup - $6: Fresh made Chinese soup with egg scrambled in delicious chicken broth. Topped with scallions and ground white pepper. Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo
Salads
- House Salad - $8: Chopped leaf lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, carrots and red onions served with a creamy Japanese ginger dressing. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Beef Salad - $11: Broiled sliced beef with cut cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, carrot, cilantro and our chef's special seasoning. Spiced to your taste.
- Crystal Noodle Salad - $10: Clear vermicelli noodle, ground chicken, onions, carrots, sliced tomatoes, roasted peanuts and cilantro flavored with spicy house sauce.
- Spinach Salad - $11: Fresh spinach, sliced red onions, topped with sesame-peanut sauce dressing. Choice of Seasoned Tofu or Chicken Satay. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Seaweed Salad - $6.5: Japanese seaweed and sliced cucumber in lightly sweetened dressing. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Cucumber Salad - $8: Cucumbers, chopped leaf lettuce and red onions served with a house vinaigrette dressing. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
Noodle Dishes
- Bamee (no broth) Noodle - $12: Chinese egg noodles mixed with special sauce, crushed peanuts, BBQ pork, ground chicken, green onions and cilantro.
- Chow-Mein Noodle - $11.5: Crispy Cantonese noodles softened in a delicious brown gravy with bok choy, mushrooms, carrots, bean sprouts, celery, baby corn, broccoli, bamboo shoots, onions and cauliflower. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Pad Thai Noodle - $11: Thin rice noodles, egg, bean sprouts, green onions and ground peanuts. Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Pad Se-eu Noodle - $11.5: Flat rice noodles stir-fried in a tasty sauce with egg, broccoli and your choice of protein. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Lad Nar Noodle - $12: Wide rice noodles topped with gravy, broccoli and your choice of protein. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Drunken Noodle (Spicy) - $12: Fresh wide rice noodles stir-fried with bean sprouts, tomatoes, jalapeño peppers, white onions and basil. Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
- Curry Noodle (Spicy) - $12: Red curry paste, coconut milk, chicken, bell peppers, basil and bamboo shoots over thin rice noodles. Dietary tags: Dairy-Free
- Pad Woon Sen - $12: Stir-fried crystal noodles with carrots, peapods, broccoli, celery, baby corn, onions, napa, cauliflower, mushrooms and egg. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Pancit - $12: Extra thin rice noodles, BBQ pork, egg, shredded carrots, cabbage and green onions. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC, Renal
- Lo-Mein - $12: Soft Cantonese noodles sautéed in brown sauce with mushrooms, carrots, bean sprouts, celery, baby corn, broccoli, cauliflower, bok choy and bell peppers. Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber
- Singapore Noodle - $13: Thin rice noodles with vegetable, shrimp, BBQ pork and a touch of curry. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Yaki Udon - $12.75: Japanese Udon noodles stir-fry with garlic sauce and vegetable.
Noodles in Soup
- Tom Yum Noodle - $10.5: Thin rice noodles with sliced chicken in hot and sour broth, topped with ground peanuts. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GLP-1, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- Japanese Udon Noodle - $11: Japanese spaghetti-type noodles topped with sliced chicken, fish cake, seaweed, minced green onions in Miso broth.
- Ramen Noodle - $12.5: Fresh, soft ramen noodles topped with shrimp, sliced chicken, fish cake, dai-kon, spinach, minced green onions in clear chicken broth.
- Chicken Noodle - $10: Rice noodles in chicken broth, bean sprouts, green onions and fried garlic, topped with sliced chicken. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal
- Beef Noodle - $11.5: Rice noodles in beef broth, bean sprouts, green onions and fried garlic, topped with sliced beef. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Vegetable Noodle - $10: Fresh rice noodles with bean sprouts and mixed vegetables in vegan broth. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Wonton Soup Noodle - $11: Chicken wonton, egg noodles, bean sprouts and green onions in chicken broth.
- Pho - $12: Vietnamese noodle bowl, aromatic herb broth with thin rice noodles, beansprouts, topped with sliced paper thin beef, green onion, and cilantro.
- Beef & Vegetable Noodle - $11.5: Egg noodles with tender beef, carrots, dai-kon, onions, and celery.
Curry Dishes
- Panang - $11: Coconut milk and peanut curry with fresh basil and red bell pepper. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline
- Yellow - $11: Curry sauce with a hint of spices, diced potato and red bell pepper. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Alkaline, Slow-Carb
- Red - $11: Spicy curry served with fresh basil, jalapeno, and red bell pepper. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline
- Green - $11: The spiciest curry with fresh basil, jalapeno, and red bell pepper. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline
Wok Stir Fried Dishes
- Pepper Steak - $12: Sliced tender flank steak, bell peppers, sweet onion, tomato in savory brown gravy.
- Ginger Sauce - $11: Stir fry slivers of ginger with sliced chicken breast and fresh cut vegetables in light sauce.
- Basil Sauce - $11: Thai style staple dish with spicy flavors and fresh savory basil.
- Teriyaki - $12.5: Select from Chicken or Beef
- Stir-Fried Mixed Vegetables - $10.5: Mixed fresh vegetables stir-fried in house sauce. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Broccoli with Oyster Sauce - $11: Fresh broccoli stir-fried in oyster sauce. Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Fried Rice - $11: Stir-fried rice with sweet onion, egg and a blended soy mixture. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal
Desserts
- Mochi Ice Cream - $5.75: Green Tea, Mango, Chocolate, Strawberry Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Cheese Cake - $6.75: Plain, Caramel Pecan, Key Lime, Mango Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Arnold Palmer - $4
- Fresh Ginger Ale Bruce Cost - $3.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Lemonade - $3.5
- Vietnamese Coffee - $4.75: Freshly brewed Café Du Monde with condensed milk. Served hot or iced.
- Thai Iced Coffee or Thai Iced Tea - $4.75: Strong brewed, sweetened with cream on top Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Japanese Green Tea or Jasmine Tea - $3.25: Served hot or iced Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Soft Drink - $2: Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Iced Tea, Ginger Ale, Fanta Orange. Can.
- Iced Tea - $2.5
- Jamaican Drinks - $3.75: Ginger Beer, Kola, Cream Soda & Pineapple Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Mango Drink - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Restaurants near Noodles Etc
- Siam Thai Eatery — Thai
- Amarit — Thai
- Talay Sushi & Thai — Thai
- Star of Siam — Thai
- Silver Spoon Thai Restaurant — Thai
- Butterfly Sushi Bar & Thai Cuisine — Thai
- Third Season — Thai
- JJ Thai Street Food — Thai
- Hom Mali Thai and Sushi on North Ave — Thai
- Sarima Cafe — Thai
- Plein Air Cafe — French
- French Press Coffee — American
