Thai comfort food, made for Chicago
Oliang is a neighborhood restaurant serving familiar and approachable Thai comfort food, shaped by our experiences in Thailand and Chicago. Every dish is thoughtfully prepared with care, quality ingredients, and attention to detail, always with our own point of view.
Thai comfort food, made for Chicago
Oliang is a neighborhood restaurant serving familiar and approachable Thai comfort food, shaped by our experiences in Thailand and Chicago. Every dish is thoughtfully prepared with care, quality ingredients, and attention to detail, always with our own point of view.
Thai comfort food, made for Chicago
Oliang is a neighborhood restaurant serving familiar and approachable Thai comfort food, shaped by our experiences in Thailand and Chicago. Every dish is thoughtfully prepared with care, quality ingredients, and attention to detail, always with our own point of view.
our story
our story
our story
Meet the passionate owners of The Oliang and how they brought their version of Thai food to Chicago.
His passion for The Oliang is to create a small, safe space where the neighborhood can enjoy fresh, high-quality Thai comfort food. That’s why the menu is intentionally limited, he wants to ensure the quality of every ingredient in every dish. His philosophy in life and business is simple: ‘Focus’ and ‘Consistency.’
Tan
His passion for The Oliang is to create a small, safe space where the neighborhood can enjoy fresh, high-quality Thai comfort food. That’s why the menu is intentionally limited, he wants to ensure the quality of every ingredient in every dish. His philosophy in life and business is simple: ‘Focus’ and ‘Consistency.’
Tan
His passion for The Oliang is to create a small, safe space where the neighborhood can enjoy fresh, high-quality Thai comfort food. That’s why the menu is intentionally limited, he wants to ensure the quality of every ingredient in every dish. His philosophy in life and business is simple: ‘Focus’ and ‘Consistency.’
Tan
Originally working as a Flight Attendant in Thailand, she spent many years traveling the world and mastering the art of hospitality. Her passion for connecting with people and creating memorable experiences eventually inspired her to open her own restaurant in Chicago, where she brings warmth, creativity, and a taste of Thailand to every guest.
Kwan
Originally working as a Flight Attendant in Thailand, she spent many years traveling the world and mastering the art of hospitality. Her passion for connecting with people and creating memorable experiences eventually inspired her to open her own restaurant in Chicago, where she brings warmth, creativity, and a taste of Thailand to every guest.
Kwan
Originally working as a Flight Attendant in Thailand, she spent many years traveling the world and mastering the art of hospitality. Her passion for connecting with people and creating memorable experiences eventually inspired her to open her own restaurant in Chicago, where she brings warmth, creativity, and a taste of Thailand to every guest.
Kwan
The owner of Joy of Thai, has been running her own business for over 10 years and continues to thrive. She is the key person who made The Oliang possible. As Tan once said, ‘Good heart and the strongest woman — that’s the perfect definition of Joy.’
Joy
The owner of Joy of Thai, has been running her own business for over 10 years and continues to thrive. She is the key person who made The Oliang possible. As Tan once said, ‘Good heart and the strongest woman — that’s the perfect definition of Joy.’
Joy
The owner of Joy of Thai, has been running her own business for over 10 years and continues to thrive. She is the key person who made The Oliang possible. As Tan once said, ‘Good heart and the strongest woman — that’s the perfect definition of Joy.’
Joy
Always hoping the restaurant does well enough for even more treats.
Angry
Always hoping the restaurant does well enough for even more treats.
Angry
Always hoping the restaurant does well enough for even more treats.
Angry
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