Set in the Ogilvy Transportation Center is the ever-funky Thai Urban Kitchen, an eatery opened by a team of restaurateurs from New York who have opened more than 15 trendy establishments.
Thai Urban Kitchen looks as cool as it sounds. With the large, temperature-controlled wall of wine in the front and the giant water sculpture in the middle of the restaurant, this dark, chic atmosphere is sure to make you feel the urban essence. As you dine, look out onto the streets of beautiful downtown Chicago, and you’ll be swept up in the flavors of Thai entrées, Japanese plates, or their wonderful selection of sushi and maki options. The kitchen is open for lunch Monday through Friday from 11am-3pm and for dinner every night of the week beginning at 5pm. They have a variety of weekly specials and offer delivery and sushi lunchbox sets. For an exceptional and unparalleled dining experience, check out Thai Urban Kitchen.
sample menu selections
thai appetizer:: Semolina Fritters5 Fried chicken and shrimp dumpling with chili-plum sauce Four Season Rolls5 Vermicelli, mint, and tamarind reduction wrapped in rice paper Rosemary Shrimp6 Tamarind-glazed rosemary shrimp Chicken Sa-Tae6 Grilled marinaded chicken skewer with Thai peanut sauce
japanese appetizer:: Aji Tartare10 Tuna, scallion, orange, cucumber, tomato, and masago in a special house sauce served with crispy chips Hamachi Ceviche10 Fresh sashimi yellowtail served with baby greens and cherry tomatoes in a ginger-soy vinaigrette Trio Carpaccio12 Tuna, salmon, super white tuna, cilantro, and jalapeño with citrus-sesame-soy sauce
thai entreés:: choice of chicken, beef, shrimp, tofu, or veggie Jade Fried Rice13 Shrimp, chicken, basil, string bean, bell pepper, egg, and green peas with green curry paste Ginger Dish13 White mushrooms, asparagus, carrot, ginger, and scallion Lemongrass Dish13 Glass vermicelli, onion, string beans, and toasted chili paste
noodle dish:: choice of chicken, beef, shrimp, tofu, or veggie Pad Thai13 Stir-fried rice stick noodle, smoked tofu, scallion, egg, peanut, and radish Black Noodle13 Sti-fried flat noodle, spinach, bok choy, broccoli, egg, and sweet black soy sauce
chef's selection:: served with miso soup or house salad Volcanic Chicken18 Grilled Thai spice-marinated chicken; served with carrot salad and sweet chili sauce Steamed Sea Bass Fillet18 With scallion, shiitake mushroom, and tomato in a ginger-plum reduction
japanese maki:: Salmon Lover13 Chopped salmon, tobiko, avocado, scallion, pink mame nori, and spicy mayo Sunny-Side Up13 Shrimp tempura and kanikama, tempura crumb-baked with yolk mousse Black Ruby13 Super white tuna and cilantro kampyo topped wih black-red tobiko and hot sauce Sex On The Moon15 Shrimp tempura, eel, avocado, and cream cheese topped with tuna, tempura crumb, and special sauce Big Chicago16 Tuna, salmon, eel, crab, ebi, avocado, double seaweed, and Japanese pickle
