Arun's Thai Restaurant in Albany Park to close after nearly 40 years

Arun's Thai Restaurant in Albany Park to close after nearly 40 years

CHICAGO — An award-winning chef's Albany Park restaurant is shutting down for good this week after nearly four decades of business. Arun's Thai Restaurant, located in the 4100 block of North Kedzie Avenue, will be closing its doors for good this week, as owner Arun Sampanthavivat looks to retire. The James Beard Award-winning chef first opened the restaurant in 1985 while he was a political science doctoral candidate at the University of Chicago…

Arun’s Thai Restaurant Closing Sunday In Albany Park After 39 Years

ALBANY PARK — Arun’s Thai Restaurant in Albany Park will close Sunday, offering fans of the fine-dining spot one last chance to savor its menu before its award-winning chef and owner retires.Arun Sampanthavivat was born and raised in Thailand. He opened his eponymous restaurant in 1985, offering an upscale, elaborate take on his native cuisine and collecting accolades along the way. The restaurant at 4156 N. Kedzie Ave. currently offers a nine-c…