Krystal Thai

We’ve had a great experience at the Krystal Thai restaurant on a cold Winter night. We started with a delicious hot Thai tea, with delicate notes of vanilla and we ordered a sampler platter as an appetizer to share. Everything was very fresh and tasty, but the “Crab in a bag” was outstanding. It could be served as an hors d’oeuvre at a diplomatic reception. Our dinner followed with Mussamun Curry with beef, which was very aromatic and yummy, and Stir Fried Basil with pork, also full of flavor. The spice level was just as we ordered. The service was friendly and attentive and the decor cozy and authentic. We’ve moved recently to Crystal Lake IL and I’m happy to have such a nice dining option close to home. Thank you and see you soon again.

We’ve had a great experience at the Krystal Thai restaurant on a cold Winter night. We started with a delicious hot Thai tea, with delicate notes of vanilla and we ordered a sampler platter as an appetizer to share. Everything was very fresh and tasty, but the “Crab in a bag” was outstanding. It could be served as an hors d’oeuvre at a diplomatic reception. Our dinner followed with Mussamun Curry with beef, which was very aromatic and yummy, and Stir Fried Basil with pork, also full of flavor. The spice level was just as we ordered. The service was friendly and attentive and the decor cozy and authentic. We’ve moved recently to Crystal Lake IL and I’m happy to have such a nice dining option close to home. Thank you and see you soon again.

Krystal Thai just wasn't very good. I've been so excited to swing by because it's the only Thai place in the general area (Crystal Lake). My Dad and I were starving so we went for dinner. The atmosphere is nice and authentic, but the seats are pretty painful. Our server was friendly but pretty absent. It was pretty crowded so that might have been why. The food was lackluster. The Strawberry Milk Tea was too icy. We ordered the Chicken Satay, which were decent but had no curry taste, instead they were sour like they had too much coconut milk. They also came out after our entrees did. My Dad's Red Curry was bland and watery, he hated it. My Rama Curry Noodles were pretty flavorful, but nothing spectacular. I don't think we will be back, which is sad because it's a cute place, but the service and food sucked.

Krystal Thai just wasn't very good. I've been so excited to swing by because it's the only Thai place in the general area (Crystal Lake). My Dad and I were starving so we went for dinner. The atmosphere is nice and authentic, but the seats are pretty painful. Our server was friendly but pretty absent. It was pretty crowded so that might have been why. The food was lackluster. The Strawberry Milk Tea was too icy. We ordered the Chicken Satay, which were decent but had no curry taste, instead they were sour like they had too much coconut milk. They also came out after our entrees did. My Dad's Red Curry was bland and watery, he hated it. My Rama Curry Noodles were pretty flavorful, but nothing spectacular. I don't think we will be back, which is sad because it's a cute place, but the service and food sucked.

Food is good. They also have Pho on the menu which is interesting because that's a Vietnamese noodle soup (right!?). Service was a little slow. Overall, it was an ok experience.