NaKorn

04/26/2026

A Northern Thai classic with a slow, comforting soul.

Kaeng Hang Lei (แกงฮังเล) A rich Northern Thai curry — deep aromatic spices, balanced sweet, sour, and savory.

04/24/2026

🍄 From forest to fire — meet our Grilled Lion's Mane Steak.

04/22/2026

🌸 Some of our most beloved dishes? Mom's recipes.

At NaKorn, our owners Sam & Mina brought the flavors of their Thai childhoods straight to Evanston — including dishes passed down from mom's own kitchen.
This Mother's Day, come taste that love.
📅 Sunday, May 11-2pm and Dinner 5–9 PM
📍 1622 Orrington Ave
🎁 [Your special offer here]
Reserve at nakornkitchen.com or (847) 733-8424.

04/17/2026

A fun night at Bookends with author Sarah Becan — books, cocktails, and good company.

04/12/2026

After a visit back to Chiang Mai, Mina came home inspired by some of the old favorites she got to enjoy there. That trip turned into a new special here at NaKorn, with Sam and the team bringing those northern Thai flavors into the kitchen.

Now serving for a limited time.

04/05/2026

Fine-tuning every pour

04/05/2026

Knowledge in every glass.

04/03/2026

Chiang Mai’s most iconic dish. Coconut curry, crispy noodles, slow depth. This is how we do khao soi at NaKorn.

03/29/2026

Want to go to Retro Revolution? We’re giving away 2 pairs of tickets ✨

Celebrate women power with a fun night of music, dancing, drag show, and food stations on March 31.

Enter to win:
• Follow 
• Tag your party partner
• Each tag counts as an extra entry

Winners announced 3/30 at 12pm.

Event hosted by at Moe’s Cantina in Chicago.

03/23/2026

It’s a beautiful day! Celebrate it with lunch at NaKorn!
We are here from 11:30-2pm & dinner from 5-9pm!
☀️🇹🇭

03/22/2026

Have you tried our three- course menu?
Sunday-Thursday (dinner only) take a tour of Thailand for just $45!

First course to share for two -
Chicken meatballs, Frisee & fried tofu, and Sweet potato croquettes

Second Course - one per person
Tofu and Swiss Chard
or
Coconut curry braised chicken

To Share - served with all second-course selections
Stir-Fried Aubergine
Charred banana pepper & eggplant relish

Third Course - to share for two
Vegan chocolate brownie - palm sugar buttercream, coconut crumble, and tart cherries

03/20/2026

Stop in tonight and see what our mixologist Lo is shaking up! Grab a bespoke, highly curated cocktail and say cheers to the weekend! 🍸

03/19/2026

What’s waiting at the pass for you?
If you have never tried our Coconut Curry Chicken or our Angus Beef with Bah Mi Noodles - you are missing out! Join us tonight and leave dinner to us! 🇹🇭

03/16/2026

Happy snowy Monday ❄️
It’s super cozy inside! Stop in and warm up with a delicious lunch like our Sautéed Crispy Tofu and Rice Noodles or our ‘Sen Yai’ Rice Noodles with Thai Style Meat Sauce - satisfying, and delicious! We will save a seat for you!

03/14/2026

What are you doing this weekend? We will be serving up bold, exciting flavors - using only the finest ingredients with a side of great hospitality! We hope you will be joining us! 🇹🇭

03/12/2026

A harmonious balance of flavors come together to create our Artic Char dish! Pan seared char with fresh ginger, cucumber, pomegranate, fennel, shallots all atop a lemongrass-tamarind-coconut reduction! It’s tastes as good ad it looks! 🌸

03/11/2026

It may be gloomy outside but we have vibrant and exciting flavors inside! Starting with our sweet potato croquettes - featuring tamarind gel, crushed peanuts, cilantro, and whole grain mustard! These little gems are also Gluten Free and Vegan!

03/07/2026

Dinner on your mind? Our delicious, vegetarian stir fried Aubergine with shiitake mushrooms, holy basil, and tofu cubes, over a bed of cauliflower purée will be waiting for you! See you tonight, we open at 5pm. Reservations recommended, walk-ins welcome!

03/06/2026

Looking for the perfect gift? 🎁
How about a taste of Thailand! A gift card to NaKorn is the perfect way to give your friends and family a wonderful experience! From our hospitality to our drinks and food we promise a lovely evening from start to finish! 🇹🇭

03/01/2026

02/27/2026

Are you ready for the weekend!?!
Our awesome kitchen staff is!
See you soon!

02/26/2026

Thank you SO MUCH Evanston and for naming NaKorn Best All Around Restaurant & Splurge! 🤩 What an honor!!! Thank to everyone who helps make NaKorn so special! 💗 Congratulations to all of the other winners! Go check them out at

02/21/2026

When this much care is put into the ice cubes - can you imagine what the drinks our mixologist creates taste like! 🤯🤩

02/20/2026

We’ve got your excuse to go out this weekend and it’s pretty sweet! 💘 Raspberry petite gateaux, chocolate cake, hibiscus coulis, and a chocolate tuile. You’re welcome! 🥰

02/19/2026

Elevating your vegetables with our Colossal Crab Dip!
This coconut cream crab dip featuring shallots, lemongrass, and sweet peppers, and is accompanied by crudités. If you ask us it’s the best way to eat your veggies! 🥕