The Most Delectable Thai in Raleigh

Sushi Time

★★★★☆ 3.8 (45)

"The restaurant was pretty empty when we arrived and we got a nice booth in the middle. It is clean and nicely decorated. We had hot sake which was good and then sushi for two which was delicious. It was fresh, nice sized pieces, good variety and yummy. The service was great, our waiter was sweet and professional. Great sushi in a great environment. Was reasonably priced too. We didn't use the BOGO but there is for the rolls."

Siam Zap pho

★★★★☆ 3.8 (209) • $$

"Note: Queen of Pho was renamed to Siamzap Pho on Yelp within the past couple weeks. This review describes our visit under the Queen of Pho business name.In this area, which is a pho desert, for the pho and service alone, Queen of Pho was decent. In Chapel Hill, we liked the pho at Queen of Pho better than the pho at Pho Happiness on West Franklin St: https://www.yelp.com/biz/pho-happiness-chapel-hill.The Goi Cuon (fresh spring rolls) and Bun Bo Hue (Hue-style noodle soup) left something to be desired.We appreciated our server Vicky's honesty. Honest almost to a fault (more on that below). Overall, service was top-notch from everyone including Vicky, her kids, and the kind folks in the kitchen. This is very much a humble, mom-and-pop business. The dishes came out fast, especially the pho.Here's what we got:A1. Saigon Fresh Rolls - Goi Cuon (2 for $5.99) - protein (we chose pork) wrapped in rice paper with lettuce and steamed vermicelli, served with peanut sauceP7. Pho Beef Combination - Pho Dac Biet x2 (medium bowl, $12.99 each) - beef broth, cooked 100% from beef bone (not instant), rice noodles, green and yellow onion, basil, bean sprouts, lime (seasonal); meats described belowP12. Hue Style Spicy Beef Soup - Bun Bo Hue (medium bowl, $12.99) - pho noodles, beef shank, mixed beef, pork, and shrimp brothThe amount of meat in the Goi Cuon was sad. Miniscule. Really thin slices of pork, not even close to any of the other Goi Cuon I've had. I do think it's nice they give you different protein options: shrimp, pork, chicken, tofu. Most Vietnamese restaurants I've been to don't offer that. And the rolls were indeed made fresh. However, the meat was close to non-existent and therefore, the rolls were more like eating vermicelli and shredded lettuce rice wraps.Whenever I order pho, I like to get the Pho Dac Biet, which is pho with everything. Here that means rare eye round steak, beef shank, fatty brisket, tripe (beef stomach), and beef tendon meatball. The broth was delicious. It tasted genuine. The meat quality was good. I think the portions could have been better, but they were fair for the price. In general, I thought the prices were reasonable.The veggie quality was good too. The only veggie that was missing was culantro, but around these parts, I'm not surprised. On the menu, I like how they say the lime is "seasonal" because pretty much every other pho restaurant I've been to that has served lemon instead of lime doesn't say why.As far as bowl sizing goes, it's relative and subjective, but I think Queen of Pho's three bowl sizes should be small, medium, and large instead of medium, large, and extra large. In other words, our "medium" bowls felt more like "small" bowls, to give you an idea of what to expect.The Bun Bo Hue was disappointing. It was too spicy. I love spicy food and it was too spicy, even for me. I did order it after reading the warning on the menu: "KINDLY BE AWARE IT'S VERY HOT SPICY!!!" Our server Vicky warned me too. So, I was okay taking the loss and ordering a second Pho Dac Biet to eat in its place.Spice aside, Queen of Pho's Bun Bo Hue was unlike any I've seen. Vicky was real with us and said the reason they serve pho noodles in their Bun Bo Hue instead of the traditional, rounder, thicker rice noodles is because of the lack of demand for Bun Bo Hue at their restaurant. In this area, that's understandable. After hearing about how spicy the Bun Bo Hue was and how they use pho noodles in it, I considered ordering one of the vermicelli (bun) dishes. Vicky told us they were out of the pickled carrots and daikon radish along with some other ingredient(s) that normally go with bun. Again, we appreciated Vicky's honesty, but I was starting to run out of options to order!We saw Vietnamese sandwiches (banh mi) on the picture menu, but during our visit, Vicky said they weren't serving banh mi either.Along with the aforementioned dishes, Queen of Pho serves stir-fried egg noodles (mi), Vietnamese crispy egg noodles (mi xao gion), and rice (com) and fried rice (com chien) dishes. They also offer Vietnamese smoothies (sinh to) with boba and Vietnamese iced coffee (ca phe sua da). If you're familiar with Vietnamese food, I'd come here with tempered expectations. I think you can only expect so much in this area.Queen of Pho opened in March 2017 in the Timberlyne Village (Food Lion) shopping center near I-40 exit 266. It replaced the old Queen of Sheba Ethiopian restaurant: https://www.yelp.com/biz/queen-of-sheba-chapel-hill."

Nai Thai 2

★★★★☆ 4.3 (85) • $$

"Doesn't look much on the outside but let me tell you. This place is a little gold mine here in Goldsboro. Has a cool bar area and it's a cool little spot. The Satay is a great street food and the peanut sauce was so good! The chicken was high quality! The Tom sum or papaya salad is very refreshing change with it being a hot summers day. I like spice and I asked for a 3 out of 1-5 spice level. It was really good! I would even say authentic. If I was living in Goldsboro this is my Go-To!!! The pricing is pretty steep for the portion size that is my only thing that I have as a negative with this spot!"

Sushi Thai Cary

★★★★☆ 4 (502)

"Although my family has been coming to this restaurant for many years, I haven't dined in in quite some time. We came to eat here on a Saturday evening for dinner, and it was pretty busy. The restaurant walls are nicely decorated with traditional art, and there is ample seating available. Although it was busy, the waiters were very friendly and attentive. I tried their nigiri for the first time and it was delicious!! The fish was fresh and flavorful, and the portion was pretty generous. My family also ordered the pad Thai, Massamam curry, spider roll, and soft shell crab, and all of the dishes were great. I've never had a bad experience with food quality or service in the many times I've been here, Sushi Thai just simply does it right!"

Yum Yum Thai Cuisine

★★★★☆ 3.7 (142)

"Service was friendly and food come out fast. I had the shrimp spring rolls which were good and the Pad Kee Mow with Chicken. The Pad Kee Mow looked small when it came but after I ate it I was reasonably full. Prices are reasonable."

Thai Station Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.4 (141) • $$

"This restaurant is located in an old train station that used to serve the Carborro area (and UNC students). The bathroom and some of the seating is located in a train car and has train-related decor. It's a very cute aesthetic and concept (and a perfect name to go with the theme) - but it's not overwhelming or over the top. The perfect amount of decorations regarding trains without being gimmicky. I ordered the duck noodle soup and a thai iced tea. The thai ice tea was served in a very large glass and the soup came in a large bowl - the serving size was plentiful. The broth in the soup was excellent - and the duck well cooked (tender and flavorable). Would highly recommend the dish."

Champa Thai & Sushi

★★★★☆ 3.5 (364) • $$

"So, I had Champa a few months ago through Uber Eats and was blown away by their veggie pineapple rice. I was just as blown away yesterday when I decided to dine in. The place was packed, so I sat at the bar. I had already decided that I wanted curry, so I was torn between red, green, and yellow. I asked the server about them, and she said she didn't really know. I went with the green curry and vegetables as my protein. When I asked what vegetables were included with this, she again said she didn't know but never offered to ask or get back to me with the answer. I waited a while for my food, which I was expecting. I got to check out more of their decor and see the sushi makers make magic! The wait was worth it as my curry came out piping hot! The first thing I noticed was all the veggies--broccoli, onions, carrots, bok choy, green beans, and other colorful veggies filled my bowl! I took a big first bite and was blown away by the delicious heat and spice. Every bite was so good! Wish that my stomach could fit more, but I took this deliciousness home where it will greet me for lunch or dinner!Minus one star for the service as my server never came back to check on me and was not helpful with the menu selections. I will be back for more deliciousness!"

Koumi Japanese Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.7 (215) • $$

"Got this order from Door Dash and the Hibachi was delicious, and the Spring Rolls were pretty good and you can't go wrong with Bubble Tea to cool you down..I have ordered from here a few times and I have yet to be disappointed....Would definitely recommend this restaurant if you are hungry and the prices aren't too bad either..."

YoHo Asian Bistro

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (242) • $$

"Delicious food and great atmosphere! Swung by for lunch one day and dinner another and both times everything was delicious!The bento boxes are the perfect size and have a nice variety of things to try. The sushi rolls are made perfectly and are packed with flavor. The crunchy roll is definitely a favorite of mine now. The atmosphere was welcoming and a lot to look at around the restaurant. The booths a spacious and comfortable.Overall, wonderful experience and I'll definitely be returning."

Peony Asian Bistro

★★★★☆ 3.9 (258) • $$

"So I ordered my food to go and when I sat down at home, starving and looking forward to trying their version of Eggplant with Garlic Sauce. So imagine my great sadness when I realized that they didn't pack it. I checked my receipt, and I definitely ordered and paid for it. So, not getting my main dish that I was seriously craving was a real disappointment. I ordered vegetable tempura as a tiny appetizer and ended up making that my whole dinner. It was good! My mom got Chicken Broccoli and said it was incredibly bland. She would not order it again."

Bida Manda

★★★★★ 4.5 (1817)

"I enjoyed our dinner at Bida Manda in downtown Raleigh. This restaurant is fairly unique, especially in North Carolina, because it specializes in Lao food. Lao cuisine is similar to Thai cuisine, but it's not exactly the same. Generally, I thought the food and drink here were good and service was great. I recommend this place.Bida Manda opened on September 5, 2012. It's next door to Brewery Bhavana, across from Moore Square. Both businesses, which are popular and have become Raleigh staples, have the same owners: brother and sister, Vansana ("Van") and Vanvisa Nolintha. Brewery Bhavana opened on March 29, 2017.A fellow Yelper recommended Bida Manda to me years ago, but also made me aware of the employee allegations that came out against Van: https://carolinas.eater.com/21611662/bida-manda-bhavana-brewery-misconduct-sexual-assault-allegations-van-nolintha-raleigh During our visit, Bida Manda appeared alive and well.My coworkers and I had a Monday night reservation at 7:30pm. Around that time, the place was completely packed - bar and dining room. It was really loud. It looked like there were other work groups there too.Due to the popularity of this place, even on a Monday night, I recommend making a reservation. Bida Manda is on OpenTable and awards dining points (not all OpenTable restaurants do), so that's a plus.You can park on the street or in the nearby Moore Square Station parking deck. During my visit, street parking was metered Monday-Friday, 8am-6pm. I couldn't find street parking, so I parked in the deck. The deck is located behind the restaurant, in the same block. Its address is 233 S Wilmington St. It was free to park in the deck outside of Monday-Friday, 7am-7pm. Note: If you park in the deck, you have to walk by the bus station, which can have some sketchy characters.Bida Manda means "father mother" in Lao. The restaurant was named in honor of the Nolinthas' parents. Large black and white photos of the parents are suspended above the hostess stand and are among the first things you'll see upon entry. The interior has exposed ceilings, pendant lighting, concrete floors, and Tolix chairs.Below is a list of what four of us ordered and shared, plus my single cocktail (the others got drinks too, but I didn't document them). This list should give you a decent idea of what Bida Manda offers and how much it costs.Cocktail* Berry Old Fashioned ($15.00) - bourbon, blueberry, cinnamon syrup, bittersAppetizers* Crispy Rice Lettuce Wraps ($16.90) - "served as afternoon snack in Laos, this is our most beloved appetizer at Bida Manda," hand-tossed crunchy coconut rice with fresh herbs, fried garlic, shallot crisp, peanuts, eggs, lime, and baby romaine lettuce; served with housemade caramelized sweet chili sauce* Luang Prabang Lemongrass Sausage ($16.90) - aromatic housemade pork sausage with fresh herbs, jasmine rice, ground pork belly, and served with pickled ginger* Lao Beef Jerky - Seen Savahn ($15.90) - housemade fried dehydrated beef with peppercorn, sesame seeds and spices, served with charred tomato jeow, and a side of sticky riceEntrees* Crispy Pork Belly Soup ($26.90) - "traditionally served as breakfast in Laos," coconut curry broth with lime leaf, julienned vegetables, peanuts, eggs, fresh herbs, rice noodles, and crispy pork belly* Green Papaya Salad ($16.90) - hand-julienned unripe papaya, tomatoes, peanuts, housemade tamarind dressing, and sticky rice; with fresh Thai chili added to heat preference* Duck Laab ($26.90) - hand-tossed meat salad with fresh local herbs, spicy lime and fermented Padek fish sauce, shredded galangal, toasted rice powder, and sticky rice* Sea Bass Mok ($40.90) - eight ounces of aromatic sea bass marinated in a housemade curry with coconut cream, wrapped in a banana leaf and baked; served with sticky rice* Kua Mee Lao - Pad Lao ($24.90) - caramelized fried rice noodle, julienned egg omelette, fresh herbs, bean sprouts, peanuts, and fried tofu (can also choose pork belly or shrimp for your protein)Dessert* Purple Rice ($10.90) - "traditional Laotian dessert" with purple sticky rice, fresh mango, coconut custard, and palm sugar tamarind caramel sauceOverall, I thought all of the food and drink were fresh and tasty. There wasn't a single bad item. Everything was presented beautifully as well. For me, the standouts were the Lemongrass Sausage, Crispy Pork Belly Soup, Green Papaya Salad, Duck Laab, and Purple Rice. That said, I don't think you can go wrong with any of the items listed above. They were all enjoyable in their own unique way. For example, I thought the quality of the Sea Bass was very good. It was tender and flavorful.Service was exceptional. Two examples: (1) Our server neatly packed and labeled my leftovers. (2) One of my coworkers wanted some of the local cookies, but they were sold out. The manager got my coworker's name so he could set aside free cookies for her the next time she visited. How nice and thoughtful of him."

Twisted Noodles

★★★★☆ 3.5 (214) • $$

"Love the location, parking is great. You can literally park in front of the building for pick up. Interior design is beautiful and cozy if you're in the mood to dine in!Consistently cooked to perfection, I won't go anywhere else in Chapel Hill for wide rice noodles. The price is extremely fair for dinner ranging from $13 is a huge bargain for a full meal in this area!Posting this after my second day in a row of dining in at their restaurant. Needless to say: REPEAT CUSTOMER FOR LIFE"

Sushi-Thai Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.5 (259)

"Came for the buy one get one free lunch sushi deal. Sushi was excellent, very fresh tasting. Facilities were clean. The lunch time speed of service was excellent. Service was friendly and attentive. Lunch was $23 with gratuity. Overall good experience."

Panda Garden

★★★★☆ 3.8 (44) • $$

"On a Sunday afternoon, there is a conundrum on Creedmoor when it comes to ordering Chinese takeout. There is only 1 decent takeout place in the Creedmoor/Butner area, and it was closed. So, I talked my buddy into ordering for his family and I ordered takeout for my bride and myself from Panda Garden. I decided to try something on the menu I had never had before, anywhere, the Singapore rice noodle. Decent dish, I really liked it. Not as spicy as I hoped it would be but I have a variety of hot sauces at the house that can really liven dishes up. The Crab Rangoon were also good. The order was up quickly and back up the road to Creedmoor we went. All in all, Creedmoor to here, ordering upon arrival, cooking/prepping and then back to Creedmoor was right at 1/2 hour.Quick service and better food than what was available in the immediate Creedmoor area. It seems it might be worth the drive to keep coming out here or to see if GrubHub will deliver."

Thaiphoon Bistro

★★★★☆ 3.5 (38)

"So happy Thaiphoon has opened on Creedmoor! I ordered takeout and my food was ready early (the grubhub estimated time for pickup isn't always reliable- call the restaurant directly to see if you can get your deliciousness early :) I ordered tom kha soup, som tum salad and Pad Prig Khing with chicken (all heat level hot). It was spicy and delicious- perfect for a cold evening. I'm looking forward to to trying more of their menu."

Bangkok 54

★★★★☆ 4.1 (326) • $$

"Now, this is authentic Thai Food! I stopped in for an early lunch and ordered the "Green Curry" for under $10. It comes with your choice of a salad or soup. The flavors were beyond amazing! I knew that it was going to be good the moment I saw it. The sweet and salty broth complimented the vegetables and chicken so well. I could've just drank the liquid and been fine with it. As you can tell in my photos, I ate every bit of it. I almost licked the plate too but I was a bit shy. For the price point and quality meal, you can't beach this lunch deal! The folks here are also super kind. I am excited to try the rest of the lunch menu soon! This is about a 20-minute drive for me but worth it!"

Asian Kitchen

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (241) • $$

"Asian Kitchen, which has been around since at least February 2010, had a resurgence thanks to a concerted social media effort beginning around August 2023. Content for this business really ramped up in 2024. In early 2024, my wife saw a Reel for Asian Kitchen on Instagram and that's how we came to get takeout from and dine in here.At the time, we thought to ourselves, "Wait. *That* Asian Kitchen in the Harris Teeter shopping center (Hope Valley Commons) near our apartment?" We lived in the area for four years and didn't think much of this place because it looked like just another run-of-the-mill Chinese takeout joint. Kudos to the staff/owner(s) on what I think was a successful rebrand. It certainly reached us.Check out Asian Kitchen's Instagram account @asiankitchen.nc to see high-quality pictures and videos of their chefs at work, hand-pulling Chinese noodles, along with their now-popular dumplings and other dishes: https://www.instagram.com/asiankitchen.nc/My wife has been here more times than me. My first experience was takeout and then I revisited twice with my wife and parents for dine-in. The first time, we showed up at 2pm on a Sunday and the place was unexpectedly slow. The dining room was mostly empty with servers idling. The second time, we showed up at 7pm on a Thursday and the place was busy. During that visit, the restaurant seemed short-staffed.At both dine-in visits, there was no one at the hand-pulled noodle station for the duration of our visits -- I understand because of demand and the time of our visits. That said, I've been to other hand-pulled noodle restaurants that keep the show going for whatever reason. Maybe those other places make smaller and/or made-to-order batches.Asian Kitchen's menu offers a fairly extensive selection, but it could be a lot more descriptive. For example, what makes their dishes "Hunan?" What comes with the "Hot Pot Beef?" You have to rely on your server for answers. If the menu did get more descriptive, they'd have to switch from simple laminated one-sheet menus to more expensive magazine-like menus, so I get why they designed theirs the way they did.While "Asian" is in the name, this restaurant is Chinese. There are lots of "authentic" dishes on the menu, from Sauteed Frog ($28.99) to Dry Hot Pot Lamb ($22.99). This isn't an American-Chinese place, though they offer those dishes too. Lunch specials, about $10 and under, are available Tuesday-Friday, 11:00am-2:30pm.Here's what I've tried:Hand Made Ramen* H3. Spare Rib Ramen ($12.99)Shaved Noodles* H10. Spare Rib Shaved Noodles ($12.99)Special Noodles* H29. Dan Dan Shaved Noodles ($11.99)Appetizer* A3. Shredded Tripe with Chili Sauce ($12.99)* A4. Sweet & Sour Short Ribs ($12.99)* A9. Steamed Chicken with Chili Sauce ($14.99)Chef's Special* C6. Stir-fried Pork Tripe with Peppers ($22.99)Pork* D3. Stir-fried Pork with Hunan Style ($16.99)Vegetables & Tofu* F1. Eggplant Stew ($15.99)* F4. Sauteed Ong Choy ($15.99)Off-Menu Items* Bean Sprouts in Garlic Sauce ($16.99)* Stir-fried Snow Pea Tips (I forgot the price, probably around $16)In general, all of the food we've had from Asian Kitchen has been good. My wife considers it comfort food (we both grew up in Chinese households). The noodles, which are Chinese lamian, are made from wheat flour dough. Here, the difference between hand-pulled (or hand-made) and shaved (or knife-cut) noodles is the shape of the noodles. Hand-pulled noodles are round while shaved noodles are flatter. It's a subtle difference and you can't go wrong either way. We thought all of the noodle dishes were solid. They were fresh and flavorful (broth and ingredients), and the noodles had good texture. Well made. We asked for chili oil to add to our lamian. They can bring a jar to your table upon request.As for the other (non-noodle) dishes, we enjoyed everything. One thing I like about Asian Kitchen's Shredded Tripe with Chili Sauce is the generous portion size. The Sweet & Sour Short Ribs were tasty and addictive. The short ribs could have been meatier, but the portions we got weren't unreasonable. One of my dad's favorite dishes is Chinese steamed chicken and he seemed to enjoy Asian Kitchen's spicier version. The Stir-fried Pork with Hunan Style, Eggplant Stew, Bean Sprouts in Garlic Sauce, Sauteed Ong Choy and Stir-fried Snow Pea Tips were all fresh and delicious. The latter two are my top two favorite Chinese vegetables. Asian Kitchen made terrific versions of them. The ong choy was especially addictive. I couldn't stop eating it.Despite the spice level shown next to each dish on the menu, you can customize the spice level on many dishes.Service was very good for our takeout and first dine-in experience. When we dined in the first time, the staff was extra attentive because business was slow. When we dined in the second time, there was only one server and one food runner for the entire dining room. You can guess how that went."

Spicy 9 Sushi Bar & Asian Restaurant

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (377) • $$

"Sushi is buy 1 get one free.. not a bad deal so next time I come I will probably get the same.. I ordered the pad see ew with chicken and it was really good. I enjoyed it, my co workers got edamame and drunken noodles and sashimi.. I didn't eat the sashimi but the drunken noodles and the edamame were good.. I can't wait to come back and get some more.. the service was good too, our waiter was super attentive to our needs.."

Thai Spoon

★★★★☆ 4 (164)

"Ordered to go and got the chicken drunken noodles, pork spicy eggplant and the papaya saladService: 5/5 food came out pretty quicklyAmbiance: 3/5Price: 5/5 pretty inexpensive for ThaiFood: 4/5 The papaya salad was ok but the drunken noodles were great. I got 2/3 spiciness though I think I would have gotten 3 instead. There were surprisingly a lot of vegetables in the drunken noodles since most spots just do mostly noodles. The spicy eggplant was also good"

Thai Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.9 (212)

"First time here and it was a stellar experience. Do know that this is not just a Thai restaurant. They have a ton of sushi as well. That being said, we both tried their Thai dishes. Pad Thai for Husband and Drunken Noodles for me.I don't usually do alcohol with Thai restaurants because the offerings don't necessarily go with the dishes imho, but let me tell you...the Lemon Lotus drink here (basically a lemon drop), is fantastic and goes very well with Drunken Noodles that are just slightly spicy.Service was terrific. Food terrific. Husband loved his pad thai and very much loved his coconut cake as well. Looks like they do mostly a take-out business but do know there is plenty of inside seating. It's way bigger inside than it looks from the outside. Note: location is right next to Shucker's in Wake Forest."

Baan Thai

★★★★☆ 3.8 (213)

"I've learned to love spice more because of this place, it has been a gradual climb. Tonight I ordered 2X HOT and it was perfect. Burned my lips just enough. Drunken noodles are an excellent comfort food and three little spring rolls to an order - I was in Thai flavor heaven. Service is always kind and the restaurant is clean. Maybe I should dine in... eventually. Regardless, every time, a different dish. Enjoy."

Twisted Noodles

★★★★☆ 3.8 (265) • $$

"I'm saying it but this is the BEST Thai Food in Durham and possibly Raleigh-Triangle. Over the past 9-years of living in the area, I've searched near and far for quality Thai food but always fell short. Don't get me wrong, most are good but always fell into the "fusion" category. Twisted Noodles is straight up Thai food! From the flavors to the portions, everything was about quality.I stopped in for a late dinner and the moment I walked in, I was hit by the smell of a good ole' Thai cooking! I knew I was in for a treat. It was a beautiful night so I decided to grab a seat outside. I can tell that they were busy with folks dining in and especially take-out. People were coming in non-stop. It took a bit of time to get my menu but I understood the struggles of owning a restaurant with good food. The menu featured all of the legit Thai dishes you could think of. I was so surprised to see my favorite on there -- Rad Na! It's basically noodles topped with a gravy like sauce. This is rare to find in the area. It was amazing! The sauce was very balanced with sweetness, tartness, and saltiness. I also ordered the chicken green curry which was on point too. The portion was big enough for 2-3 people to share. I was so happy to bring home leftovers.Overall, amazing food and good customer service from start to finish. Don't sleep on "Twisted Noodles"!"

Thai Bistro

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (22)

"I have eaten here 3x so far! It's actually the ONLY place I've eaten in the food court... I like it so much, I don't have the desire to try other places!I always get the mango chicken, noodles and green beans... although the last time I got mixed veggies (carrots, broccoli, cabbage, zucchini). I think with tax it's like $8????Ahhhh, it's so good! I could go for some right now!! Portion size is huge! One meal is big enough for me and my two children to all share. So while everyone is in line at Chick-Fil-A, Thai Bistro's line is non-existent. The free samples drew me in the first time and I have never looked back! Looking forward to my next visit! Yum yum!"

Varee Asian Cafe & Bakery

★★★★★ 4.7 (147) • $$

"I ordered the drunken noodles and my date ordered a sushi roll, both were absolutely delicious! I feel like this is a bit of a hidden gem in Wilson, especially since there are so few restaurants to choose from here."

Red Pepper Asian

★★★★☆ 4.4 (404) • $$

"They are only doing To Go orders, which was fine with us, as I wanted to bring home dinner. Ordered before I left work, and everything was ready and waiting for me when I arrived ten minutes later.We could not have been happier with the quality, quantity and taste of everything we ordered. From the crab rangoon, to the Thai Basil Chicken dinner combo that came with fried rice and an egg roll, to the Malay Sambal Chicken and the Black Pepper Shrimp, everything was terrific! And the two of us got three meals out of it all."

Thais Noodles

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (261)

"I liked the drunken noodles for lunch on a recent Saturday. They were loaded with vegetables and chicken, and the noodles were cooked just right. Plus, drunken noodles can be quite oily, but these weren't. They also weren't too salty. The dumplings were good as a starter, too.The service was fast and friendly, and they do social distancing right. The staff wore masks and tables were well spaced. They also have an outdoor patio."

Sushi at the Park

★★★★☆ 3.7 (314) • $$

"Love the sushi and the atmosphere and my kids love the buy one get one. The only complaint is the sticky floors!!!!!"

Sakura 8

★★★★☆ 3.7 (80)

"This restaurant is located in a shopping plaza with several other businesses. We came during lunch and placed our order at the counter without a wait. The food is reasonably priced and our order was prepared quickly. We dined inside and sat at one of the booths. A fountain drink dispenser and multiple sauces were available near the drinks. I got the hibachi shrimp that was served with rice and veggies. The food was fresh and tasted good. My only complaint is that it could have used a little more seasoning. We were provided with a good portion size for the price. I would come back and try other food options."

Thai Lotus

★★★★☆ 4.2 (189) • $$

"Great little spot in an area that's surprisingly low on great spots. I just randomly took the exit into the strip expecting to see a few cool places to eat. Not really. There's maybe two, depending on your threshold. Cozy yet somehow not particularly small. Trainee waiters handled things well. Not very sunny, as the windows were covered. It added to the ambiance...I don't normally like the restrooms that close to the kitchen. I'm funny like that. Insanely good steamed dumplings made me feel like hugging everybody. The accompanying soy sauce was okay, but I recommend Sriracha. Got the cup of coconut soup with shrimp. It had a mild flavor with a kick that snuck up on me. Halfway in, my nose wanted to run. It was pretty good with 3 tasty shrimp.There's something missing. Not sure what it is. Idk but it won't keep me from returning. I'm a fan. Nice, semi-intimate date setting. Bring your woman. Or your man. Heck, bring both. No judgments. A."

Thai 55

★★★★☆ 3.8 (217) • $$

"I do not have enough words on how incredible Thai 55 is! Recommended by an incredible friend, we came here together and you can tell how great the people are the moment you walked in. The absolute kindest and most intentional people work here, they really make the entire experience elevate to another level. HUGE shoutout to Tommy- he is so warm and welcoming, also very fun and funny! He greets everyone with a smile and warmth, truly incredible. The inside is also very cute, spacious, and very clean. The menu is filled with incredible dishes, I found it hard to narrow what I wanted down cause everything looks so good. I found myself thinking of wanting to come here every week so I could have a little bit of everything. I'm also a huge fan of eggplant, Tommy recommended I get the lunch special (which usually range between $10-$13 per plate, huge portions and comes with rice- incredible deal). Worry not about the spice levels- you can choose! You MUST get their Thai tea! I'm a fan of it coming in a mason jar with a handle, looks very pretty (aesthetic, you can mix the cream into the tea- sadly my photo is too blurry to do it Justice). Super delicious! For dessert- you have to get the mango sticky rice. A top tier dessert, not too sweet, tastes really creamy and refreshing. Always a beautiful balance of flavors. Be sure to come here to check them out! 10/10 would recommend :)"

Cham Thai Cuisine At Carrboro

★★★★☆ 4.2 (143) • $$

"Absolute favorite Thai place in the Chapel Hill area! Food is delicious, flavorful, fresh and fast. Staff is always friendly and service is on time. The only slight downside if I had to say is that the parking is not right in front of the restaurant, but that does give us a chance to walk off and digest all the delicious food you'll consume here! The lunch specials are generous and so affordable"

Mia Bistro

★★★★☆ 3.9 (40)

"Ok everyone go check out Mia Bistro!!! We had heard about a new Asian restaurant opening up in the area and hadn't gotten around to checking it out yet, but one day after a movie, we were hungry and stumbled in looking for a late lunch.I was excited to see so many delicious sounding Thai dishes on the menu. We got the som tum (papaya salad), crab fried rice, and Thai iced tea. Everything tasted authentic and incredible. We were pausing to compliment the flavors after every bite. The crab fried rice was a little pricey, but there were a lot of chunks of crab in it.The ambiance of the restaurant is really cute and slightly upscale. Service was also really friendly and attentive. I'm so excited to come back and try some more dishes!"

Thai 54

★★★★☆ 3.9 (130)

"I started out with a glass of riesling (wine) then our table split a few orders of the spring rolls and crab cheese wontons. For my meal I ordered the cashew nut chicken stir fry with a little spice for the heat level. I really enjoyed the starters but thought that the stir fry was just okay. It was good overall but it would not be my first choice for Thai."

Tasu Noodle Bar

★★★★☆ 4.1 (12)

"Another day, another ramen craving. I had never been to Tasu Noodle Bar, but it was recommended to me by a friend. I got Tonkotsu ramen (my favorite) because I am on the hunt for the best. I really did enjoy it. I really, really loved the Napa cabbage in it. The other places I've tried usually don't have Napa cabbage in the ramen, but now I prefer it, so I will be coming back here for the ramen. I also got the crab rangoons, those were decent."

Bowlba Cafe

★★★★★ 4.6 (33)

"So, when the best sushi chef in the Triangle (who is Thai) says "this is the best Thai place around," you go check it out. Bird was right. This place is pretty darn good. We stopped in on a Sunday afternoon and all ordered the pad Thai, because that's what Bird said to get. What we got was a deep bowl of beautifully sauced rice noodles- sweet, sour, umami-packed. The garnishes are what always get it for me- crunchy bean sprouts, lightly charred green onions, not-too-many crushed peanuts, and generous protein (we all got the chicken).There's a wide variety of teas and such available in the punch-the-top cup, with plenty of add-one like boba or pudding and such. Service is sweet and attentive, and the homey cafe vibe makes you want to just hang out and people-watch the neighborhood folks who are dropping in and out."