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Penny's Noodle Shop

The absolute best Thai cuisine in historic Oak Park, Illinois! Founded in 1991, Penny’s Noodle Shop opened its doors, introducing the Pan-Asian culinary frenzy to Chicago. For over 25 years, Thai food has been fast, fresh, and delicious. Penny insisted on making all of her own delicious foods from scratch every day from the beginning. This encompasses everything from the sauces needed to produce each appetizer or meal to the daily boiled soup broths. We've recently added a variety of gluten-free alternatives to our menu. While your cuisine may take a little longer to make, be assured that we insist on cooking it the way Penny has always cooked it for her family and friends!
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Noodle Soups

  • Chicken Noodle Soup

    • Default - $16.50
    Chicken, bean sprouts, green onions, and cilantro served over rice vermicelli noodles in a chicken broth.

  • Vegetable Noodle Soup

    • Default - $17.00
    Tofu, thing rice noodles, scallions, and cilantro served in our homemade 100% vegetarian broth. Served with a side of mixed fresh vegetables.

  • Pho Soup

    • Default - $15.50
    Our take on the classic Vietnamese soup. Rice noodles in a rich broth of beef, chicken, and seafood. Garnished with sprouts, jalapenos, basil, scallion, cilantro, and lime.

  • Wonton Soup

    • Default - $16.50
    Sliced tender Asian style roasted pork, Chinese greens and homemade shrimp and pork dumplings topped with scallions.

  • Ramen Soup

    • Default - $16.50
    Penny's version of the famous miso soup served with imported Japanese wheat noodles, topped with shiitake mushrooms, bamboo shoots, bean sprouts and scallions.

  • Roasted Pork Soup

    • Default - $16.50
    Sliced tender Asian style roasted pork, Chinese greens and green onions served with egg noodles in a homemade broth.

  • Shrimp Noodle Soup

    • Default - $17.00
    A sea of shrimp in roasted garlic and tomato broth served with rice vermicelli noodles, bean sprouts and cilantro.

  • Beef Noodle Soup

    • Default - $15.00
    Beef, bean sprouts, green onions, and cilantro served with vermicelli noodles in a homemade beef broth.

Sides of Rice, Noodles, & Broths

  • Side of Noodles

    • Default - $5.00
    Choose a type of noodle.

  • Side of Broth Small

    • Default - $5.00
    Choose a style of Broth

  • Jasmine Rice

    • Default - $0.00

  • Side of homemade Red Curry sauce

    • Default - $7.50
    A side of coconut red curry sauce with, slightly spicy

  • Brown Rice

    • Default - $0.00
    Gluten free nut free vegetarian.

Wine

  • Rose - Mont Gravet - France

    • Default - $20.00
    Bottle of Rose from Southern France. Must be 21 to purchase.

  • Pinot Grigio - Riff - Italy

    • Default - $20.00
    Bottle of Pinot Grigio from Italy. Must be 21 to purchase.

  • Chardonnay - Avalon - California

    • Default - $20.00
    Bottle of Chardonnay from California. Must be 21 to purchase.

Sake

  • Aladdin Yuzu Sake

    • Default - $18.00
    Yuzu is a citrus fruit native to Asia prized for its many health benefits that tastes like a combination of grapefruit, mandarin orange and lime. 300ml Must be 21 to purchase.

  • Aladdin Junmai Shu Sake

    • Default - $18.00
    Crystal clear with a fruity nose and notes of koji, mineral, rice, and plum. The palate is light with lots of umami and peach with some light maelon. 300ml Must be 21 to purchase.

  • Strawberry Nigori Sake

    • Default - $15.00
    Must be 21 to purchase. 300ml bottle, drink cold or over ice

  • Kukai Nigori Mango Sake

    • Default - $15.00
    Mango Sake. 300ml Must be 21 to purchase.

Beverages

  • Thai Iced Tea (Large)

    • Default - $4.75
    Thai style iced tea with a splash of cream, brewed fresh daily.

  • Thai Iced Coffee (Large)

    • Default - $4.75
    Thai style iced coffee with a splash of cream, brewed fresh daily.

  • IBC Root Beer

    • Default - $3.00
    12oz bottle

  • Canned Soda

    • Default - $1.75

  • Ramune Japanese (Marble) Soda

    • Default - $4.00
    Japanese carbonated soft drink with a marble inside, a kids favorite!

  • LaCroix Sparkling Water

    • Default - $1.75

  • Tropicana Apple Juice

    • Default - $3.00
    10oz bottle

  • Joe Tea - Iced Tea's & Lemonades

    • Default - $4.00
    18oz bottles.

  • Bruce Cost Ginger Ale's

    • Default - $4.00
    Made with fresh ginger and cane sugar. 12oz bottle.

  • Harney & Son's Lemonades and Teas

    • Default - $4.00
    16oz bottle.

Stir Fried Noodle Bowls

  • Pad Thai

    • Default - $17.00
    Penny's signature noodle dish. Thin rice noodle stir-fried in our distinct Pad Thai sauce with egg, bean sprouts, green onions and ground peanuts; garnished with fresh bean sprouts, red cabbage and cilantro.

  • Pad Se Eu

    • Default - $17.00
    Stir fried wide rice noodles with egg and broccoli in a sweetened soy sauce.

  • Hot Pepper Noodle

    • Default - $17.00
    Stir fried wide rice noodles with egg, chili sauce, onions, red peppers, tomatoes, and fresh Thai basil.

  • Lad Nar Noodle

    • Default - $17.00
    Stir-fried broccoli and carrots simmered in a ginger sauce. Served over crispy, wide rice noodles.

  • Bean Thread Noodle

    • Default - $18.00
    Stir-fried glass noodles with egg, pea-pods, tomatoes, onions, red peppers, cabbage, bean sprouts and fresh Thai basil.

  • Singapore Noodles

    • Default - $20.00
    Stir fried rice vermicelli noodles with egg, roasted pork, shrimp, lime juice infused vegetables, in our spicy Thai yellow curry sauce.

Sides of Extra Sauces

  • Side of homemade Peanut Sauce

    • Default - $1.50

  • Side of Penny's Hot Sauce

    • Default - $1.50
    Spicy!

  • Side of homemade Crab Rangoon Sauce

    • Default - $1.50
    Sweet and sour

  • Side of homemade Japanese Gyoza Sauce

    • Default - $1.50

  • Side Fried Garlic

    • Default - $2.50

  • Side of Crispy Roll Sauce

    • Default - $1.50

  • Side of homemade Mustard Sauce

    • Default - $1.50

  • Side of homemade Sweet and Sour Sauce

    • Default - $1.50

  • Side of homemade Thai Spring Roll Sauce

    • Default - $1.50

  • Side of homemade Vietnamese Spring Roll Sauce

    • Default - $1.50

Salads

  • Cucumber Salad

    • Default - $11.00
    Tomatoes, bean sprouts, carrots, red cabbage and green onions topped with a tangy lemon dressing.

  • Beef Salad

    • Default - $13.00
    Marinated slices of beef tossed in a spicy chili lime dressing above a bed of cucumbers, green onions and cilantro. Hot and spicy.

  • Shrimp Salad

    • Default - $13.00
    Shrimp tossed in a spicy chili lime dressing with green onions and cilantro all served on a mixture of red cabbage and carrots. Hot and spicy.

  • Mandarin Chicken Salad

    • Default - $14.00
    Chicken strips marinated and glazed with coconut milk served over mixed spring greens, mandarin orange slices and pea-pods all topped with light sesame soy vinaigrette.

Kids Menu

  • Kid's Fried Rice

    • Default - $10.00
    Stir fried rice with egg and chicken. (No modifications)

  • Kids Chicken Tenders - Ketchup

    • Default - $8.00
    Real tempura battered chicken tenders served with ketchup.

  • Kid's Mac and Cheese

    • Default - $7.00
    Macaroni and cheese.

Rice Plates

  • Fried Rice Platter

    • Default - $16.50
    Stir fried with egg, bean sprouts, green onions, carrots and cabbage.

  • Thai Fried Rice Platter

    • Default - $16.50
    Stir fried rice with egg, onions, red peppers, tomatoes and fresh Thai basil in a spicy chili garlic sauce.

  • Gai Kra Praow

    • Default - $18.00
    Stir fried minced chicken, jalapenos, with fresh Thai basil leaves in our signature basil sauce. Served over rice with a side salad.

  • Red Curry Rice Platter

    • Default - $16.50
    A hearty blend of exotic Asian spices, simmered with coconut milk and served over steamed vegetables.

  • Pineapple Fried Rice Platter

    • Default - $16.50
    Stir-fried rice with egg, pineapple chunks, red pepper, green peas and raisins.

  • Pepper Beef Rice Platter

    • Default - $17.50
    Red bell pepper, broccoli, onions and beef stir-fried in a thick sweet soy sauce. Includes a side of rice garnished with crunchy vermicelli noodles and green onions.

  • Pepper Tofu Rice Platter

    • Default - $16.50
    Red bell pepper, broccoli, onions and tofu stir-fried in a thick sweet soy sauce. Vegetarian. Includes a side of rice garnished with crunchy vermicelli noodles and green onions.

  • Curry Fried Rice Platter

    • Default - $16.50
    Stir-fried rice with egg, bean sprouts, green onions, carrots and cabbage in our yellow curry sauce.

  • Stir Fried Vegetable Rice Platter

    • Default - $15.00
    Broccoli, red bell peppers, tomatoes, cabbage, carrots, bean sprouts, and onions all stir fried in a lite garlic soy sauce.

  • Pad Ped Rice Platter

    • Default - $16.50
    Broccoli, red bell peppers, tomatoes, white onions, cilantro, garlic and a dash of hot chili sauce all stir fried in our homemade beef broth.

  • 5 Pepper Shrimp Rice Platter

    • Default - $18.00
    Tempura battered shrimp sauteed in our own five pepper sauce served over rice along with a spring mixed salad and mandarin orange slices.

  • Pepper Chicken Rice Platter

    • Default - $16.50
    Red bell pepper, broccoli, onions and chicken stir-fried in a thick sweet soy sauce. Includes a side of rice garnished with crunchy vermicelli noodles and green onions.

Noodles in a Bowl

  • Spicy Basil Noodles in a Bowl

    • Default - $17.00
    Ginger, carrots, and green onions all brought to a simmer in Penny's Signature basil sauce. Served over steamed rice vermicelli noodles.

  • Vegetarian Bowl

    • Default - $17.50
    Steamed rice noodles served with seasoned tofu, bean sprouts, red cabbage, carrots, green onions, cilantro, ground peanuts, and a slice of lime. Topped with a garlic soy sauce.

  • Thai Ravioli Bowl

    • Default - $17.50
    Homemade shrimp and pork dumplings served with roasted pork, bean sprouts, green onions, cilantro and peanuts topped with a garlic soy sauce.

  • Sliced Beef Noodles in a Bowl

    • Default - $18.50
    Thin rice vermicelli noodles seasoned with sweet soy sauce then topped with bean sprouts, green onions, ground peanuts, and marinated beef.

  • Egg Noodles with Sauteed Chicken

    • Default - $17.50
    Steamed egg noodles served with chicken sauteed in a sweet dark soy sauce. Garnished with bean sprouts, green onions, cilantro, and sesame seeds.

  • Sesame Beef Noodle Bowl

    • Default - $18.50
    Tender and sweet slices of beef served over steamed or chilled rice vermicelli noodles and fresh mixed vegetables. Includes a side of chili-lime dressing.

  • Egg Noodles with Roasted Pork

    • Default - $17.50
    Sliced tender Asian style roasted pork served over egg noodles and garnished with bean sprouts, green onions, cilantro and ground peanuts.

  • Sliced Chicken Noodles in a Bowl

    • Default - $17.50
    Thin rice vermicelli noodles seasoned with sweet soy sauce then topped with bean sprouts, green onions, ground peanuts, and marinated chicken.

  • Sliced Tofu Noodles in a Bowl

    • Default - $17.50
    Thin rice vermicelli noodles seasoned with sweet soy sauce then topped with bean sprouts, green onions, ground peanuts, and seasoned tofu.

Appetizer Soups

  • Tom Kha Kai Soup

    • Default - $0.00
    Chicken and mushrooms in a coconut milk broth infused with lemon grass. Topped with cilantro and green onions. *temporarily out of straw mushrooms*

  • Tom Yum Soup

    • Default - $0.00
    Penny's signature hot and sour soup. Shrimp, green onions, cilantro, and straw mushrooms with a powerful lemongrass base. *temporarily out of straw mushrooms*

  • Miso Soup

    • Default - $0.00
    Tofu and green onion in a miso bonito broth.

Appetizers

  • Japanese Gyoza

    • Default - $8.00
    6 pork and minced vegetable stuffed dumplings, fried and served with a soy dipping sauce infused with rice vinegar and ginger.

  • Crab Rangoon

    • Default - $8.00
    6 handmade crispy wontons filled with cream cheese, celery water chestnuts and crab meat.

  • Crispy Rolls

    • Default - $6.00
    Seasoned shiitake mushrooms, cabbage and bean thread noodles wrapped in a thin spring roll skin and fried until crispy; served with a zesty sweet and sour sauce. 2 Rolls

  • Vietnamese Spring Rolls

    • Default - $9.00
    4 fresh wrapped spring rolls filled with *bean thread noodles and vegetables. Served with a rich tart sauce and made fresh throughout the day.

  • Chicken Satay

    • Default - $9.00
    6 chicken strips marinated and glazed with coconut milk; served with Penny's signature peanut sauce.

  • Thai Spring Rolls

    • Default - $9.00
    2 fresh wrapped spring rolls filled with seasoned tofu, cucumber, bean sprouts and fried egg. Topped with carrots, green onion and our homemade sweet sauce.

  • Edamame

    • Default - $6.00
    Japanese soy beans steamed and slightly salted.

  • Fried Tofu

    • Default - $7.00
    Served with Penny's signature peanut sauce.

  • Tempura Battered Chicken Tenders

    • Default - $8.00
    Real tempura battered chicken tenders served with a choice of Thai BBQ, Peanut, or a very spicy 5 pepper sauce.

  • Chinese Greens with Oyster Sauce

    • Default - $7.00
    Served with garlic and oyster sauce.

  • Stir-Fried Tofu and Bean Sprouts

    • Default - $10.00
    Stir fried with a lite garlic soy sauce.

  • Stir-Fried Cabbage with Tomato

    • Default - $9.00
    Stir fried with a lite garlic soy sauce.

  • Chilled Steamed Broccoli

    • Default - $7.00
    Served with Dijon soy dressing. Served chilled or hot.

Beer

  • Sapporo Reserve

    • Default - $5.00
    Bottle of Sapporo Reserve beer.

  • Hitachino Nest IPA

    • Default - $7.77
    IPA from Japan

  • Hitachino Nest Nipponia

    • Default - $7.77
    Belgian Style Golden Ale from Japan

  • Chang

    • Default - $4.00
    Bottle of beer from Thailand. Must be 21 to purchase.

  • Singha

    • Default - $4.00
    Bottle of beer from Thailand. Must be 21 to purchase.
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