Ma & I

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4.0 rating over 10 reviews

1234 South Michigan Avenue ()

Chicago, IL 60605

(312) 663-1234

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Description: Ma & I is a Thai, Asian, and Sushi restaurant where most Menuism users came for fun with friends, paid between $10 and $25, and tipped between 15% to 18%.
Tags: Thai, Delivery, Takeout, Asian, Cheap, South Loop, Sushi, Online Ordering, BYOB, and Good For Kids
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  • 96 dishes entered by diners at Ma & I
  • 1 user wants to eat at Ma & I
  • 2 users love Ma & I
Tips:
  • Your own chianti is as good as any restaurant's so take advantage of Ma's generous B.Y.O.B. policy. No corkage fee applies.

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Ma & I

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good thai in south loop

whenever i’m craving thai, i come here. the dishes are solid, the service is homely (very mom ’n pop feel), and the ambience is modern, clean & very nice.

come w/an empty stomach & ready to eat, and you won’t be disappointed.

My follow-up review for this restaurant. Read my previous review for this restaurant here

Dishes I tried:

Spring Roll

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i give this 3.5 stars. the roll itself is tasty, and not the kind of spring roll that i’m used to. i’d give it 4 stars, but it’s heavily gooped in a sweet sauce that is overpowering. i would order this dish again, though, it’s good (and great for big parties to share).

Tempura

  • 3.0 star rating
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we got tempura b/c we had a large party (+8), and it was a good recommendation b/c it came w/many many pieces. the tempura batter is light and coated the vegetables just the right amt. tasted very freshly made!

Pad Kee Mao

  • 3.0 star rating
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i forgot how SPICY this dish is – too spicy for my delicate stomach! but otherwise, an excellent dish packed w/veggies & shrimp.

Thai Fried Rice

  • 3.0 star rating
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a mountain of thai fried rice. i thought this dish was just alright. it’d be a good complement to another dish (maybe a curry), but all on its own, a little too lonely/boring to eat by itself.

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Half-way done with the menu..

If you read my revious review here, you’ll notice that I love this place. The balance of quality food and great prices is unbeatable. I recently came with a pretty large group of 10 people and also had food delivered. I think a few more times and I’ll have tried most of the dishes on the menu :) If you have a large group, they can rearrange some of the smaller tables into a nice long one, just give them a call ahead. Oh, and it’s BYOB so feel free to bring a 30 pack (I’ll let John tell that story) or a few bottles… As for delivery, I think the charge was only $2/2.50 – well worth it on a freezing cold evening.

Dishes I tried:

Naur Sub

  • 3.0 star rating
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The fat noodles are also good here – they’re wide and soft. This dish isn’t as good as a pad kee mao, but it’s nice way to mix it up.

Spicy Fried Rice

  • 3.0 star rating
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Definitely filling (a huge mound of rice), but the spicyness prevented me from tasting too much of it – unfortunate. It’s quite spicy so just be forewarned. Thai spicy seems a bit sharper than other spicy so it was painful for me.

Spring Roll

  • 3.0 star rating
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These were just ok for me because the sauce was a bit overwhelming. It was cut into a bunch of pieces so it also works for groups.

Pad Kee Mao

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A great dish, but a little spicy. it comes with all kinds of meat that are all very well-sized, fresh and tasty.

Beef Massaman Curry

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Every curry here is great, but this one comes with super soft potatoes – normal and sweet I think. Filling and tasty.

Salmon Roll

  • 4.0 star rating
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It’s basically like a sliver salmon, wrapped with some basil then fried in tempura batter. It’s really good. Comes with four pieces and not as filling as the big tempura dish, but it’s good fish.

Kow Soy (Chiang Mai Style)

  • 5.0 star rating
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The curry sauce is heavy and very flavorful and if you can handle it, it’s a great dish. It’s not for everyone ;) You may even want to get a side of rice there’s so much curry!

Tempura

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This is a great appetizer. It comes with 3-4 good size shrimp tempura and bunch of other vegetable tempura. The batter isn’t too heavy and the dipping sauce is very sweet. If you need to share with a bunch of people, I recommend this one.

Red Curry

  • 4.0 star rating
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Got it with chicken – good stuff. Plenty of bamboo shoots and peas. As with most of the curry dishes, you need more rice than they give you so just ask for more or make some at home if you get it for delivery. The curries here are fantastic.

Thai Iced Coffee

  • 4.0 star rating
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Tastes good, but I think my lactose-intolerance doesn’t like it…need to bring my pills next time :P

Bird Nest Noodle

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The sauce on top of the crispy noodles is very good. This dish is both light and filling with generous portions of meat (I got beef which was pretty tender).

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spice up your taste bud

I went to the restaurant w/ some friends, and it is definitely a good place to hang out and grab a bite of some spicy curry or if you perfer, some sweet peanut sauced plates. The atmosphere is pretty relaxed yet elegant and open spaced. It is not over crowded like some popular Italian restaurant. I would say it is a Thai restaurant that worth trying. I personally liked the dish-Tempura, the appetizer, the most because it is freshly made and is extra cryspy. yum.
However, it is not an obvious to find restaurant.

Dishes I tried:

Pad Kee Mao

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It was nicely done, but way too spicy. I would have loved it if it was toned down a little. I wonder if it’s because my taste bud was not strong enough or the chef was over zealous about the hot pepper.

Tempura

  • 4.0 star rating
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I really like it. It was hot, cryspy, fresh w/ their shrimps, mushroom and green pepper. The sweet sauce also makes a nice compliment.

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Justin took the picture, not me!

So we all know I’m addicted to crab rangoons. Of course I tried them at Ma & I. They were great, but not the best. I’d have them again. They didn’t taste cheap, though, there wasn’t much crab.

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Pad Thai

  • 3.0 star rating
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Needs more sauce! Very yummy though.

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September 24, 2009

  • 4 star rating
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Ma & I has the best sushi.

I crave Ma & I sushi, and they have the best Thai iced coffee I have had anywhere in Chicago. And the atmosphere is nice and intimate. They have a beautiful front window that they open when the weather is warm. This is the place I like…

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May 6, 2009

  • 5 star rating
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Consistently good food

I can't say I've ever really been disappointed. Service is always on par, food is good, and not overpriced. The only time I had bad food was when I ordered pick up and didn't get there til later on so the food had been sitting out but…

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October 26, 2008

  • 1 star rating
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PLEASE DO NOT EAT HERE!!!!!

DO NOT EAT HERE! We have been here in the past, but last night was the last straw. We ordered pick up and they completely forgot an entire entree and gave us jalapeno tuna roll instead of yellowtail. (there is no way we would order…

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Ma & I is located near the cities of Pilsen, Armour Square, Near South Side, Mc Kinley Park, and Near West Side.
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Note: Very good Thai food. Large portions and beautiful presentation. I've had 1/2 the menu.

Dishes: Pad Kee Mao

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