By Tina Johansson For Sun-Times Media February 13, 2014 5:52PM

Royal Thai regulars from nearby Quest Products enjoy lunch. They include Megan Russo (front left) who introduced friends to the place, and Elizabeth Kasbeer. Michael Falls, Shane Voigt and Peter Tukesbrey dine with the group. | Tina Johansson/For Sun-Times Media

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Royal Thai

5324 Grand Ave., Gurnee

847-244-2409

Open Monday to Thursday 11:30 to 9:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11:30 to 10 p.m. and Sunday noon to 9 p.m.

In an area saturated by fast-food franchises, Royal Thai restaurant in Gurnee really stands out.

Tucked away in a strip mall across from Six Flags Great America, the place gives the feeling that you are a world away.

Bronze deities greet you at the door, colorful paintings of chi lins Asian mythological creatures hang on a wall, while large hand-carved teak lotus blossoms decorate other areas and incense wafts throughout.

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Step into the exotic for your next lunch