Google “best Thai food in Chicago” and you’ll find no shortage of suggestions. Luckily, it’s tough for any of these suggestions to steer you wrong, because we think there’s a lot of solid Thai in the city. Sticky Rice, a casual spot in North Center, is one of those places.

Sticky Rice specializes in Northern Thai cuisine, and the long menu is as comprehensive as an Ayn Rand novel. You have an array of options, with menu sections ranging from Thai Northern Dish and Thai Curry Dish, to Sticky Rice’s Specials. Our favorite dishes here include the tiger prawn pad karee, which is served over curry with ground chicken and egg, then spooned over sticky rice that soaks up all the sauce. The flavorful sausage is one of our favorite appetizers, and occasionally we get multiple orders and make it our entree. And the mango chicken is another go-to when we're looking for something light and a little sweet. This place works for a casual weeknight spot, or a serious takeout operation. Basically, anytime you want an evening (and table) filled with tasty Thai food.