Thai basil rice, noodles and curries · Lombard
Peak Thai
Basil-scented fried rice with chicken, vegetables and a little chili heat. Choose your spice level and make it a simple rice-plate dinner for two.
Good for: a thai comfort-food dinner
IF YOU GO FOR ONE THING
Basil Fried Rice with Chicken
A diner specifically loved the chicken basil rice, and a recent reviewer praised its spicy version. Choose regular chicken on the full-menu item; crispy chicken is a different-priced upgrade.
Directly read Google reviews and official linked menu; not a personal taste test. See the menu source ↗
Make a meal of it.
Other menu ideas: Pad Thai · Spicy Thai Basil Stir Fry
REVIEW SHORTCUT
We read the reviews
so you don’t have to.
3 basil-rice Google reviews read, including two expanded in full · checked 2026-09-07
Our pick: Basil Fried Rice with Chicken · Dish-specific diner feedback
What stands out
Two selected diners praised basil fried rice, one specifically with chicken. An older critical review found its rice dry and bland despite plentiful chicken.
Before you go
Feedback is not unanimous. The positive sample includes a six-day-old review and a two-year-old review; the critical review is three years old. Overall 4.3 meets our approved fallback, not the preferred 4.4 threshold.
A small sourced sample, not a score, a full consensus, or a personal visit by 42 SPOTS. Older observations may not reflect today.
FIND YOUR NEAREST TABLE
3 listed locations.
The dated Google rating and review count apply only to the featured branch. Other addresses are listed for convenience and do not inherit its rating. Menu prices, hours, halal sourcing and availability can differ by branch. The food and review notes above refer to Lombard, 845 E Roosevelt Rd.
Lombard · featured branch
845 E Roosevelt Rd, Lombard, IL 60148Menu, price example and review research on this page refer to this branch.
Aurora
646 S Frontenac Rd Unit 104, Aurora, IL 60504Outside the Lombard guide; featured reviews and prices do not describe this branch.
Chicago · River North
372 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60654Separate to-go branch outside both Lombard and the Devon Avenue guide. Check its own menu and hours.
Publicly listed locations checked 2026-09-07. Confirm with the restaurant before travelling; this is not a live opening-status feed.
HALAL INFORMATION, WITH CONTEXT
Certification listed
HFSAA's Chicago certified-location directory lists Peak Thai at 845 E Roosevelt Road, checked September 7, 2026. Ask staff about current scope and ingredients if needed.
We have not independently audited this kitchen or its suppliers. Confirm specific dishes, preparation and certification requirements with the restaurant.
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