Panera Bread

★★★☆☆ 3 (8)

"Still outstanding. Delicious, clean, friendly and more Easy parking. Al easy to order in the app."

Hyderabad House Biryani Place

★★★★☆ 3.5 (127)

"Everything was superb from food to drink. There was a lot of food for 3 of us. The waiter was nice and gave some good recommendations since this was our 1st time there. I forgot to take pictures of the dessert. It was so so so good. It's like milk/cheese balls served in kind of milky sauce. It was comforting to cool down all the spiciness. It was not crowded during lunch."

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 :)"

China Wok

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (72)

"Placed an order for a large group and tried many different dishes. We tried the shrimp egg foo yong, which was very good and the gravy was just right. We also ordered chicken fried rice and vegetable fried rice. Both dishes were cooked well and were very moist. We also had an order of beef lo mein, and that was cooked very well. I was pleasantly surprised as it was the first time I've tried this location. We got delivery and the delivery time was quick.Overall very satisfied with this meal."

Grill on the Hill

★★★★★ 4.7 (13)

"Running out of local places for breakfast, we decided to check if this one served breakast, and we were glad we did.It's part of a gas station, convenience store setup, off Interstate 40.We both had breakfast plates, eggs, bacon, toast and sausage. Served hot, fresh and quick. The toast, seriously, was the best I've had at any local breakfast place.No table service, order at counter, find a seat. They call your name.At least you can sit and enjoy your meal.We'll be back, lunch or dinner if they offer. Drinks are self-serve at a bar in the convenience store part of this gas station. The offered freshly brewed iced tea, as well. Support local business!"

Mama Dip's Kitchen

★★★☆☆ 3 (453)

"This was a favorite dining spot of mine as a student at UNC-CH in the early 90s so we decided to visit and check out the menu 30+ years later. One of the great things is that the restaurant still looks the same as it did then, like a comfy grandmother's kitchen. and The menu hasn't changed much, either. I mean, "if it ain't broke, don't fix it", right? The service was pretty quick and our waiter was a very nice young man. The food was still tasty with good size portions as well. If you are in the area and want a soul food meal, give them a try!"

New Japan Resturant

★★★☆☆ 2.5 (64)

"I saw so many great reviews for this place, and hopefully I will re-try this once covid is over. i placed an order at the walk up window one afternoon when it wasn't overly busy. Based on the menu, I ordered a teriyaki chicken with extra veggies over 1/2 scoop of rice, with the sauces on the side.Nonetheless, the food was BATHING in the sauces, and was overly salty. I did appreciate the extra veggies in it, as they added a good amount of broccoli, however the amount of onions that were included (that i didn't see until i started digging through all of the sauce) was immense! Unfortunately for me, the experience was not very good, as there was way too many onions, bathing in sauce and was way too salty. It is definitely a good 'quick food' place, if you are into that. Prices were not that bad for the amount of food that you are getting, however, following directions from the customer was definitely not their forte."

Thai Villa

★★★★☆ 4.1 (257) • $$

"Have been to Thai Villa several times and this place never disappoints. Ordered one of my favs, they called Thai Villa noodles but it is the "drunken noodles" and the flavors take me back to Phiphi Island and a neighborhood restaurant in Bangkok Service is always good even for a hole on the wall"

Northside Bistro & Cocktails

★★★★★ 4.5 (101)

"We went here recently for a date night dinner. We were seated immediately and Thomas our server took our drink order quickly. The drinks were delicious! Thomas was friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient. I opted for the blackened sirloin with shrimp special. It arrived quickly and was visually stunning. The steak and shrimp were cooked perfectly and were delicious! Overall it was a perfect experience. I highly recommend dining here! You won't be disappointed."

Zest Café and Home Art

★★★★☆ 3.8 (113) • $$

"Love this spot! My parents frequent it, but it was my first time coming for Sunday brunch. I enjoyed the avocado toast, mimosa special and the mini muffins they brought to our table before the meal. Service was great!"

Nepal House

★★★★★ 5 (5)

"Good variety of food and great people! Definitely recommend for a casual and quality Nepali bite!Will be back."

Bowl of Phở

★★★★☆ 3.8 (208) • $$

"My favorite pho place around me! It's located in an unassuming parking lot. You might not have paid any attention even if you drove past by it many many times. I never knew this place was off of S. Miami Blvd until I was looking for a pho place one day on Yelp. It's a small restaurant with no fancy frills, but I always enjoy the food I get from Bowl of Pho. I've tried many different dishes, and I loved every single dish I had from here. My latest favorite is Vermicelli Noodle Bowl with pork. I love the combination of cold noodles and veggies with warm pork on them. The sauce that it comes with makes the noodles brighter! You order from your table, but you pay at the cash register. They also sell random tiny snacks and toys at the register for you to purchase. I hope they continue to sell dank food because I'm not going anywhere!!! :)"

Thai Thai Cuisine

★★★★☆ 4.2 (140)

"Love this small family owned restaurant. We have been coming here since we moved to Holly Springs and they haven't changed their quality in good. In fact they give attention to details. Most restaurant only keep one size straw but they have straws for children and I was so impressed by this. Loyal customers come back even though there's another Thai restaurant in town that serves sushi. It might not be super packed during lunch but you get serve quickly and greeted well. The food is delicious, fresh and well cooked. We ordered dumplings and fried cheese sticks for a starter. The dumplings's skin was crispy and filled. It paired well with the soy dipping sauce. The cheese sticks are gooey and very stretchy. As for the main dish, I got a pad see ewe with shrimp. I love how they make their sauce and the noodles are spot on. This is what I normally get.On my recent visit, I tried something new! I got pad Woon combination (beef, chicken and shrimp. It is served with rice. This dish reminds me of Filipino pancit. I liked it.The fish cake is nice but it has a kick. It comes with a fish peanut sauce which was delish. My daughter loved her shrimp on a blanket. This is certainly a place to come back to. It might not like be the big one down the street but they offer great dish that tastes sooo good."

Sake Bomb

★★★★☆ 3.7 (334) • $$

"My favorite place for quick - to go - sushi. Their location is very convenient to my office (about a 5 minute drive), where there is ample amount of parking. They are located in a strip mall which provides great amount of parking for all to park in.From the looks of the outside of the restaurant, one may be hesitant to go further, however, once you enter through the doors, you are transformed into a much nicer looking restaurant with a FULL, top shelf lounge / bar area with televisions, high tables, booths and bar seating.On the other side is their restaurant location, where they provide plenty of seating, booths as well as tables. Their lunch specials that they offer are great priced! you can get 3 rolls, soup and salad for only $12.00!Typically I get the same 3 rolls - Tuna Roll, Salmon Roll and shrimp tempura roll. with miso soup and salad with ginger dressing.Recently, I took a 'to go' order on a Tuesday and was pleasantly surprised with a BOGO! (buy one, get one free) - which ever roll is lesser. I was able to try the rainbow and firecracker rolls.Very tasty, even after getting home (wish they included more soy sauce packets, as well as wassabi).definitely my go-to place for quick, quality, affordable sushi!"

Kai Sushi and Sake Bar

★★★★☆ 4.2 (462) • $$

"We ordered take out from this place and I have to say I'm very impressed with the way they handle their sushi to-go. The take out came ready with chopsticks, soy sauce, and napkins. But most importantly it held together well in the box. They had a great selection of rolls, which made it difficult for us to choose which ones to pick. There is a special that you can get for either 4 or 5 rolls, so if you're really craving sushi for dinner I would definitely recommend getting the special."

Seoul Garden Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4 (499) • $$

"I have yet to try their Korean BBQ but their Dolsot Bibimbap (hot stone bowl with meat n veggies) is solid. Loved the shallower bowl which gives more surface area for toasted rice flavor. The Kimchi Jigae was decent and the banchan side dishes were good. The side dish of mayo-based macaroni with raisins was reminiscent of church meals that someone's mom or grandma always made. I requested a refill on that one. Nice way to offset the heat and spice. We'll be back for the Korean BBQ!"

Pizzeria Toro

★★★★☆ 4.3 (1021) • $$

"Pizzeria Toro served some of the best pizza we've had in the Triangle. This restaurant has been in business since October 2012 for a reason. That's all you need to know. If you want details, read on.This place is popular and doesn't take reservations. We showed up right around 6pm on a Saturday and it was packed. We were given an estimated wait time of 25 minutes. Our actual wait time was about 30 minutes. I generally don't like waiting at restaurants, but this wait wasn't that bad because we were able to sit at the bar, and the wait was worth it.The restaurant's main entrance faces E Chapel Hill St. There's also a side entrance and separate bar room around the corner on Morris St. That's where we sat and waited. We had the option to eat at the bar, but we decided to wait for a table in the dining room for the experience and ambiance. It appeared online orders were picked up from a counter in the bar room. So, if you're picking up takeout, enter via Morris St.Like many businesses in this part of downtown Durham, Pizzeria Toro doesn't have dedicated parking. There's plenty of street, surface lot, and deck parking nearby. We parked for free in "Lot 32" at 111 W Chapel Hill St. The City enforces metered parking Monday-Friday, 8am-7pm. At the time of writing this review, parking rates are $2.50/hour for street and $2.25/hour for lot/deck.The restaurant isn't very big. Seating is communal. There's no outdoor seating. A showcase oven and pizza prep counter are the focal point of the the dining room (open kitchen). The atmosphere was bustling.The food menu was straightforward with 10 appetizer, soup, and salad options (priced at $11-16 each), 10 red pizzas ($15-21), six white pizzas ($18-21), and four cured ham options ($11-18 per ounce). Some local items were featured such as Chatham County Crispy Pig's Ears ($14) and Orange County Baby Lettuces ($11). The drink menu was extensive and had a decent variety of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. The wine list had a solid assortment of wines from across Italy.Here's what three of us shared:Antipasti* Burrata ($15) - cherry tomato config, everything flatbread* Ricotta Dumplings ($16) - cipollini, NC sweet corn, Italian truffle* Person Co. Roasted Okra ($12) - tomato mayoPizza* Sweet Fennel Sausage, roasted peppers, provolone ($19) - red pizza* Spicy Calabrian Salumi, charred onions, fior di latte ($19) - red pizza* Cultivated and Foraged Mushrooms, garlic, fior di latte ($19) - white pizzaCocktails* Aperol Margarita ($13 each) x2 - Lunazul, Cointreau, aperol, lime, sea salt, rocks* Carousel ($12) - Campari, Barbera d'Alba, honey, lemon soda, rocks* Anguria Fresca ($13) - mezcal, watermelon, jalapeno, rocksWine* Sterparo, Aglianico, Basilicata (2022) ($11 glass) - orange and pink wine from Southern Italy (rosato / rose)Everything was delicious. My favorites were the Burrata and the Mushroom pizza. Everyone in our group liked the Mushroom pizza the best.If it's on the menu, burrata is one of my favorite things to order when dining out. Most restaurant burrata I've had has typically been good. In comparison, Pizzeria Toro's Burrata was above average. Not only was it really fresh, but it had an added layer of richness and complexity. The accompanying "everything flatbread," a la everything bagels, was excellent. It was full of flavor and incredibly tasty on its own.And that's something I noticed they do really well here: bread (dough / crust). The crust on all three of our pizzas was absolutely fantastic. This was the kind of crust that had ideal flavor and consistency (the right amount of springiness) where every single bite was scrumptious and you wanted to finish everything.I'm a fan of mushroom pizzas in general and Pizzeria Toro's Mushroom pizza was probably the best I've had in recent memory. It was packed with umami. I also love garlic and fior di latte, so no surprise this turned out to be my favorite pizza. Second-best to me was the Sweet Fennel Sausage pizza. Again, outstanding crust and just terrific all-around flavor. High-quality ingredients, well-balanced. I recommend it if you like sausage pizza. The Spicy Calabrian Salumi pizza was salty and savory. While yummy, I probably wouldn't order it again simply because there were so many other better-looking options on the menu.The other apps, the Ricotta Dumplings and the Roasted Okra, were very good. The Ricotta Dumplings were recommended to us by our server and it was a great recommendation, fairly unique and very satisfying. The Okra was local and a tasty side.The cocktails were well-made, strong, and refreshing. Also eye-appealing.We interacted with lots of staff, from the hostess to the bartenders to the food runners, and everyone / service was great. Francesca was our server and she was wonderful. I could tell this is a well-run operation."Toro" is Italian for bull. I think the business name is a nod to the City of Durham, nicknamed the "Bull City.""

Mi Cancun

★★★★☆ 4.1 (309) • $$

"This place is always busy so you may have a wait for a seat but it's worth it. Great margarita menu, quick & friendly service, and you get what you pay for! Fun place with a casual vibe. Worth checking out, the food was served quickly and was delish!"

Taste Vietnamese Cuisine

★★★★☆ 3.9 (483) • $$

"Best/authentic pho in the Raleigh-Area. Service is pretty quick. They renovated a little bit."

Stir King

★★★☆☆ 2.7 (37) • $

"Nothing fantastic about this place. Just another those Americanized Chinese place. The rice is better than I expected tho"

Jumbo China Restaurant

★★★☆☆ 3 (33) • $

"I tried this place years ago and was less than impressed, and have honestly avoided it since due to the not so great reviews. I have to say though that it was pretty darn good on a recent July weekday for lunch. You sure can't beat the price. I ordered the Hunan Chicken at the counter along with a fountain drink and sat down at a table to wait, watching an endless stream of a wide variety of business folks. White collar, Blue collar. One hard-working person after another came in for both sit-down and take-out. (pretty small place, not a lot of space to land).Didn't take too long before my Hunan Chicken was ready. I was pleasantly surprised. Loved all the broccoli, tender chicken. Hot and tasty. Would do it again!"

NC Seafood Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.7 (231) • $$

"We ate an early lunch and wanted a mid-day snack, so we came in to NC Seafood Restaurant to order a few seafood platters. It was a Sunday at around 4 pm and for such a weird time, there was still a good amount of people ordering/dining. We ordered two combo platters - one with oysters, jumbo shrimp, and scallops, and the other with catfish and oysters. Platters come with French fries, hush puppies, and cole slaw. They give you a generous amount of the sides, but I did not care for the fries. Everyone's favorite was the fried scallops, which were meaty and fresh. It was a good snack to share because I couldn't imagine eating all of this fried stuff myself. I saw they had deviled crabs so I'll have to try those next time I'm in town!"

Quick Bites

★★★★★ 4.5 (52)

"Just as the name implies, this place is a great quick bite. The menu is diverse enough for anyone to find something worth trying!"

Mr Cancun

★★★★☆ 4.4 (9)

"Mr Cancun is open in the space previously occupied by Los Magueyes. I started off with a beer then had a margarita. For food we split an order of queso then it was the shredded chicken chimichangas for me and the green burrito for my husband. It's a quick, good Mexican option."

Vinnie's Steak House & Tavern

★★★★☆ 4.1 (149) • $$$

"This is my father's favorite restaurant. Every time I visit we make a point to stop by. The vibe is old-school supper club steakhouse. It has an excellent wine menu, which is a big part of the appeal for my father in particular. Tuesdays and Thursdays are half-price bottles. Plus you can also bring a bottle from home if you would like something specific that they do not have. I've been here many times, although I do not typically eat red meat, there are many options on the menu for me.Big recommendations for me personally are the calamari, ahi tuna, and salmon. Although, if I could only eat one thing off this menu, it would most certainly be the duck fat mushrooms. These are hands-down, one of the best things I've ever eaten. I also thoroughly enjoyed the au gratin potatoes.The service here is insanely good. They knew our names and used them throughout our service. It feels like the perfect hometown restaurant, with a high-end experience attached."

Himalayan Range Nepali Restaurant

★★★★★ 4.5 (348) • $$

"***FOOD: 2.5 stars really. overall food was ok. Momo Dumplings were very good; free papadum- ok; saag paneer- was ok; lamb mango curry -ok; chicken tikka masala -ok; fried rice- requested no vegetables but ended up with vegetables- so that was a no go. Mango lassi- wasn't sweet enough. Naan- was very plain. Overall I have had better indian food. Also saw a giant ant / beetle / bug climbing up and down the wall of the booth next to us. ***COST (OUT OF 4$) $$***DÉCOR: weird mix with their glass crystal Versaillesque chandeliers & Home Depot outdoor patio lights, booths are a plus. ***SERVICE: server didn't speak English very well nor do I think she understood us hence the mix up with one of our dishes. Took a long time for food to be served."

Sushi Blues Cafe

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (562) • $$

"This place has BOGO sushi for dine in only. You can never go wrong with Bogo sushi. They have a lot of different rolls which kinda makes it hard to make a decision. I like this place if you want a casual place for sushi that won't break the bank."

Noodle 501

★★★★☆ 3.9 (84) • $$

"We liked Noodle 501 OK. I give it 3.5 stars rounded up to 4.This is a casual Asian noodle restaurant located on 15-501 just off I-40 exit 270. Most of the noodles served here are Thai and our main server was Thai. This place isn't super "authentic," but it's decent for what it is, especially in this part of Durham. Expect about the same or maybe a step above the noodles served at a typical Triangle Thai restaurant. The noodle selection is better here.This restaurant opened on June 4, 2022: https://bit.ly/43ZvET4. It replaced the Firehouse Subs next door to the Starbucks in the Indigo Corners shopping center: https://bit.ly/436mLWs. The space has been renovated. It's got sort of an industrial, modern, street-food feel to it with corrugated and diamond-tread metal siding, exposed brick, murals, and pendant lighting.Noodle 501's noodles fall into three broad categories: (1) Stir-fried noodles or "dry" noodles, (2) curry noodles, and (3) noodle bowls, a.k.a. noodle soups. Most of the noodle soups are ramen with a chicken broth base. The stir-fried noodles, which are all Thai style (e.g., Pad Thai, Drunken Noodle) are among the more authentic items. During our visit, noodle entrees started at $14-17 each and proteins and extras cost anywhere from $1-6 each. The noodle bowls already include protein.Also, the restaurant serves more than just noodles. They offer an assortment of Asian apps and snacks, such as Fried Soft Shell Crab ($14) and Takoyaki (6 octopus balls for $9), and soups, like Thai Tom Yum (lemongrass) and Tom Kha (coconut) soup. On the menu, the Takoyaki caught my eye, but I was skeptical. That skepticism was confirmed when I saw a table near us order it. The Takoyaki didn't exactly look like the kind you'd get at a proper Japanese restaurant. It looked rough around the edges, including the bonito flakes on top. Not that it was bad. I just prefer higher quality. Desserts included Crispy Roti with or without ice cream ($4/5) and Mango Sticky Rice (seasonal, $7).Here's what my wife and I ordered:Starters* Loaded Fried Tofu (8 pieces for $6) - fried tofu topped with peanuts, scallions, and sweet chili sauce* Rotee & Curry ($6) - Indian pancake served with yellow curry and cucumber salad sauceStir-Fried Noodle* Pad Woon Sen ($14) - bean thread noodles stir-fried with choice of protein (we chose chicken, +$1), yellow onions, scallions, carrots, and celeryNoodle Bowls* Yen Ta Fo ($17) - flat rice noodles with roasted pork, calamari, fish balls, fried tofu, and bok choy in a fermented soybean pink soup, topped with fried wontons* Thai Style Chicken Ramen ($16) - chicken drumstick, thigh, and bok choyDessert* Mango Sticky Rice ($7) - seasonalBeverages* Thai Tea ($4)The Loaded Fried Tofu was a fun little snack though I probably wouldn't order it again. I wanted to see what it was like. Not bad. The Rotee & Curry was good, as it often is at Southeast Asian restaurants. Our order came with one fresh, savory pancake and a small side of curry. The pancake had appetizing an texture and overall, the app was delicious. I recommend it.The Pad Woon Sen was good and satisfying. Also, the portion size was generous. We took leftovers home. Pad Woon Sen is comfort food in Thailand. When I ordered it, our server said she had just had some earlier in the day. When it comes to Thai food, a lot of people know about Pad Thai, but less know about Pad Woon Sen. The main difference is the type of noodle used -- glass noodles or cellophane noodles. It's described on the menu here as bean thread noodles, which is also accurate. The only thing that stood out to me about Noodle 501's Pad Woon Sen that could be better was the chicken. It was a bit tough and dry.When I saw Yen Ta Fo on the menu, I had to order it. This was one of my sister's favorite noodle soups to eat in Thailand when we used to make annual trips there growing up. Yen Ta Fo is easier to find in the States now, but it's still relatively rare. It's known for its distinct pink broth which comes from the fermented bean paste. Noodle 501's Yen Ta Fo was OK. Certainly not like the ones you can get in Thailand. It tasted "instant" and the roasted chashu pork was tough and tasted cheap. Like the tofu, I probably wouldn't order the Yen Ta Fo again.Something I would order again is the Thai Style Chicken Ramen. It was yummy, and I found it to be relatively light. It had tender, bone-in chicken, ramen noodles with nice consistency, and a decent broth. The bok choy was fresh as well.I would also order the Mango Sticky Rice and Thai Tea again. Noodle 501's Mango Sticky Rice was unique because the rice was Thai blue sticky rice made with butterfly pea flower, and it was topped with black sesame seeds. The mango was ripe and sweet. The Thai Tea wasn't anything out of the ordinary, just solid.Service was great. The staff was polite and very attentive, including our server Aey.TL;DR version - Noodle 501 is acceptable for casual noodles out."

Bangkok Thai

★★★★☆ 4 (178) • $$

"We have had a lot of Thai food in many locations this was not good. We were the only customers and yet got minimum service. Server got my wife soup order wrong, didn't ask what type rice my son wanted and didn't come to bring anything else or ask if the food was right.I asked for the Pad See Ew noodles to be cooked well done, far from it with the noodles way too sauces and not that good."

Chimney Indian Kitchen + Bar

★★★★☆ 4.4 (98)

"The service was impeccable! Our waitress was impeccable!!! Chimney Indian Kitchen + Bar gave us authentic flavour, mouth watering, phenomenal food, and drinks! Kudos to all the staff from our waitress who greeted us with a welcoming smile even if it was 20 mins before closing the kitchen. The chef who made our food fresh and delicious! Our drinks are delicious too. They mean business! This restaurant is awesome!This is by far the most delicious Indian food I've tasted in the Chapel Hill area.We came across the Chimney Indian Kitchen + Bar that has a good ambiance and a very nice restaurant. They gave us the experience and food that we were craving for a while. We will definitely come back! Highly recommended!"

Naan House

★★★★☆ 4.2 (17)

"We ordered Dum Aloo (potatoes in a butter chicken-like curry) and Dal Fry and we got samosa chole chaat. My Punjabi husband loved all of it. My son loved putting all the rice in his face. We also ordered bullet naan and onion parantha which were good, too. The ambiance inside is quite cute when I stopped in for a menu. It looks pretty stylish and like a great date night place. We can't really comment so much on the service because we stopped in and it was ready. I'm excited for this new place in apex with great food."

King Chef

★★★★☆ 3.8 (55) • $

"The food is really good, you get A LOT and it's all at a good price! Now, mind you, it's the kind of Chinese you find in strip malls across America, it's not that authentic kind of Chinese you find in San Francisco or Chicago but sometimes you just want really good "fast food-ish" Chinese from the corner and this one doesn't disappoint. The front staff isn't the most friendly but it is what it is. I'll definitely keep going"