Oliang sits on North Ashland Avenue in Lincoln Park, a cafe-style Thai spot built by three partners — Tan, Kwan, and Joy — each credited with a different piece of the operation, from focus to warmth to belief in the project. The name points to Thai iced coffee, which anchors the drink menu alongside classic Thai tea.
The food runs through familiar Thai comfort dishes: Pad Thai, Penang and Green Curry with customizable proteins, chicken noodle soup, fried rice, and crab rangoons, with vegan options worked into the menu. The space is set up for both a quick coffee stop and a full sit-down meal.
Regulars come back for special occasions and lean on staff recommendations when ordering. The room can get loud when it fills up. Oliang also handles private parties and catering, extending its menu to events around the city.
The food runs through familiar Thai comfort dishes: Pad Thai, Penang and Green Curry with customizable proteins, chicken noodle soup, fried rice, and crab rangoons, with vegan options worked into the menu. The space is set up for both a quick coffee stop and a full sit-down meal.
Regulars come back for special occasions and lean on staff recommendations when ordering. The room can get loud when it fills up. Oliang also handles private parties and catering, extending its menu to events around the city.