Opening hours
Closed · opens 3:30 PM
| Monday | 3:30 PM – 9:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 3:30 PM – 9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 3:30 PM – 9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 3:30 PM – 9:30 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 2:30 PM – 9:30 PM |
| Sunday | 2:30 PM – 9:30 PM |
Local time in Chicago: 1:32 PM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (312) 733-0812 to confirm.
Location & directions
1222 W Madison StChicago, IL 60607
About Talay Chicago
Looking for a Thai restaurant in Chicago? Talay Chicago is at 1222 W Madison St, Chicago, Illinois. Our Chicago guide covers 5,398 food and drink spots, and this is one of them. Prices are mid-range ($20–30 per person).
Talay Chicago is open 7 days a week, usually 3:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
The menu we have on file lists 179 items across 21 sections, including Entrees, Vegan Entrees, Noodles, Sashimi Platters, and Vegan Fried Rice. Listed prices range from $1.10 to $54.95, with a typical item around $14.50. Menu highlights include Garlic, Garlic Tofu VEGAN, and Lo Mein.
Available service options are no-contact delivery, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, and trendy, and it is a good fit for groups. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include alcohol, beer, comfort food, healthy options, and quick bite.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: paid street parking and parking. Reservations are accepted; call (312) 733-0812 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Thai Restaurant
- Address
- 1222 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60607
- Phone
- (312) 733-0812
- Price range
- $20–30 per person
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 3:30 PM – 9:30 PM
- Menu
- 179 items · $1.10–$54.95
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 4 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Thai restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Talay Chicago’s weekday schedule with 31 other Thai restaurants in Chicago. On a typical weekday it opens at 3:30 PM, later than most (the typical opening time is 11:00 AM) and closes at 9:30 PM, later than 65% of them (typical closing time: 9:00 PM).
In total it is open about 48 hours a week, 12 hours fewer than the local median of 60. 87% of Thai restaurants in Chicago open on Sundays, and Talay Chicago is one of them.
Compared with 31 other Thai restaurants in Chicago that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Thai restaurants in Illinois
Based on 34 menus with 3,158 priced items from Thai restaurants in Illinois, the median menu item costs $12.95, and half of all items are priced between $7.50 and $16.95.
At Talay Chicago the median listed price is $14.50, close to the typical $12.95 for Thai restaurants in Illinois.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Crab Rangoon | 71% | $8.95 |
| Cucumber Salad | 68% | $7.49 |
| Green Curry | 65% | $16.00 |
| Red Curry | 62% | $16.25 |
| Panang Curry | 62% | $16.00 |
| Pad Thai | 59% | $13.95 |
| Peanut Sauce | 59% | $2.76 |
| Chicken Satay | 56% | $10.50 |
Calculated from 34 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great tea selection
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Comfort food
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar on site
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
Parking
- Paid street parking
- Parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Talay Chicago there are 126 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 447 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Bars & Pubs (64), Cafes & Coffee (47), Bakeries & Desserts (35), and Sandwiches & Delis (34).
Competition is light: 2 other Thai restaurants are within a mile and 19 within three miles. The closest is Yummy Thai, 0.9 mi away.
149 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Japanese & SushiTalay Sushi & Thai< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeGroundswell Coffee Roasters< 0.1 mi
- AmericanThe Great American Bagel< 0.1 mi
- Mexican & Tex-MexBocaditos Chicago< 0.1 mi
- Bars & PubsThird Rail Tavern0.1 mi
What to expect at a Thai restaurant
Thai restaurants are among the most common sit-down restaurants in American towns of every size. Menus balance sweet, sour, salty and spicy flavors and are built around curries, stir-fries, noodle dishes, soups and salads, served with jasmine or sticky rice.
What to order
- Pad thai or pad see ew – the most popular noodle dishes
- Green, red or massaman curry – with rice; massaman is the mildest
- Tom yum or tom kha soup – hot-and-sour or coconut-based
- Larb or som tam – bright, spicy Isan salads
Good to know
- Spice is usually rated on a 1–5 scale; you can always add chili at the table.
- Lunch specials typically include soup or a spring roll at a lower price.
- Many Thai restaurants close between lunch and dinner on weekdays – check the hours.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Talay Chicago's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 3:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Monday: 3:30 PM – 9:30 PM; Tuesday: 3:30 PM – 9:30 PM; Wednesday: 3:30 PM – 9:30 PM; Thursday: 3:30 PM – 9:30 PM; Friday: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM; Saturday: 2:30 PM – 9:30 PM; Sunday: 2:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Is Talay Chicago open on Sunday?
Yes, Talay Chicago is open on Sundays: 2:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Where is Talay Chicago located?
Talay Chicago is located at 1222 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60607.
What is the phone number of Talay Chicago?
You can call Talay Chicago at (312) 733-0812.
Does Talay Chicago offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Talay Chicago offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: no-contact delivery, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at Talay Chicago?
The typical price range at Talay Chicago is $20–30 per person. Menu prices range from $1.10 to $54.95.
Does Talay Chicago take reservations?
Yes, Talay Chicago accepts reservations.
Is Talay Chicago wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is Talay Chicago open late?
No, Talay Chicago usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Talay Chicago?
There are 447 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Talay Chicago. Nearby options include Talay Sushi & Thai (< 0.1 mi), Groundswell Coffee Roasters (< 0.1 mi), and The Great American Bagel (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other Thai restaurants near Talay Chicago?
2 other Thai restaurants within a mile. The closest is Yummy Thai, 0.9 mi away.
How much do Thai restaurants in Illinois cost?
Based on 34 menus with 3,158 priced items from Thai restaurants in Illinois, the median menu item costs $12.95, and half of all items are priced between $7.50 and $16.95.
