3 Best Thai Restaurants in Durham, NC

Expert-recommended Top 3 Thai Restaurants in Durham, North Carolina. All of our thai restaurants actually face a rigorous 50-Point Inspection, which includes customer reviews, history, complaints, ratings, satisfaction, trust, cost and general excellence. You deserve only the best!

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10+ YEARS IN TBR
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THAI CAFE

2501 University Drive,
Durham, NC 27707 Directions

Since 2005

Specialty:

Pad Thai Drunken Noodle Pad See Ew Fried Rice Bangkok Street Noodles Yellow Curry Noodles Lad Na Noodle Pad Woon Sen Spicy Spaghetti Spicy Papaya Salad Spicy Salad Thai Salad Shrimp Salad Yum Yai Salad Squid Salad Crab Fried Rice Ka Proud Lamb Soft Shell Crab or Salmon Louisiana Spicy Tom Yum Seafood Fried Rice Thai Cafe Black Pepper Catfish Soft Shell Crab With Asparagus Sauce Jumbo Shrimp Massaman Shu She Salmon Seafood Panang Spicy Mix Seafood Crispy Basil Duck Volcano Chicken/tofu Spicy Eggplant With Shrimp Pineapple Fried Rice Thai Three Flavor Fish Thai Cafe Crispy Catfish Thai BBQ Chicken

"Thai Cafe is run by a family, owned and managed by siblings Oddy and Kanchana, and their reasonable prices encourage frequent visits with great service in a cozy setting. Thai Cafe's menu also features gluten-free dishes with gluten-free options available. The dishes are prepared with fresh and natural ingredients, and the restaurant offers Lunch Specials. One of their signature dishes is Drunken Noodle, a wok-stir-fried Thai flat rice noodle dish with green beans, tomato, basil, egg, onions, chili sauce, and red and green bell peppers. Massaman Curry is another must-try dish, prepared with sautéed mild curry sauce, avocado, and cashew nuts. Silver Noodle Soup is also highly recommended, cooked with silver noodles, ground chicken, shrimp meatballs, napa cabbage, and scallions.

2026 Update: Thai Cafe is fully wheelchair-accessible with a layout and free parking available in the plaza lot."

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License #0793520

Price:

Appetizers
Edamame $6.95
Nam Tok Beef $15.50
Nam Sod $14.25
Crispy Squid $12.50
Crispy Fried Tofu $6.95
Crab Angels $7.95
Spring Roll $6.95
Thai Sausage $12.50
Thai Cafe Basket $10.95
Yum Woon Sen $15.50
Satay Beef Or Chicken $11.95
Shrimp Tempura With Vegetable $14.95
Larb Chicken Or Beef $14.25
Pot Stickers $10.50
Fresh Roll $7.95
Curry Entrees
Panang (Red Curry) $18.50
Massaman $18.50
Green Curry $18.50
Yellow Curry $18.50
Soups
Spicy Coconut Soup With Shrimp $5.95
Spicy Coconut Soup With Chicken Or Tofu $5.95
Silver Noodle Soup (Volcano Pot) $11.95
Spicy Seafood Soup (Volcano Pot) $14.95
Spicy Hot And Sour Soup With Shrimp $5.95
Wonton Soup (Volcano Pot) $11.95
Spicy Hot And Sour Soup With Chicken Or Tofu $5.95
Special Entrees
Volcano Chicken Tofu $21.95

Contact:

(919) 493-9794

Mon-Thu: 11:30am - 3pm|5pm - 10pm
Fri: 11:30am - 3pm|5pm - 11pm
Sat: 12pm - 11pm
Sun: 12pm - 10pm

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5+ YEARS IN TBR
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TWISTED NOODLES

4201 University Drive, Suite 112,
Durham, NC 27707 Directions

Since 2008

Specialty:

Steamed Side Vegetables Papaya Salad Larb Chicken Salad Glass Noodle Salad Pad Thai Best Seller Pad See Ew Twisted Sautéed Noodles Drunken Noodles Sautéed Yellow Noodles Radna House Salad Thai Chili and Basil Yummy Glass Noodle Salad Tom Yum Noodle Soup Fried Chicken Wing Crispy Calamari Ring Vegan Delight Crab Rangoon Tempura Shrimp Thai Roll Summer Roll Tofu Delight Potato Corn Cake Chicken Satay Gyoza Dumpling Steamed Edamame Beans Sautéed Glass Noodle Sautéed Thai Pepper Veggie Medley Pepper Steak Sautéed Cashew Thai Chili and Basil Sweet and Sour Sautéed Ginger

"Twisted Noodles is a family-owned Thai restaurant passionate about serving authentic Thai cuisine, including curries, noodles, and rice, with vegan options available. Their dishes are carefully prepared using traditional methods, which reflect Thailand's classic cultural heritage. The restaurant's talented chef specializes in creating delectable Thai cuisine using family recipes. The main objective of Twisted Noodles is to provide their customers with an excellent dining experience to make them feel at home. Their classic dishes, curries, and house specials come with rice or brown rice, ensuring a complete meal.

2026 Update: Twisted Noodles offers almost all dishes that can be customized with tofu, modified to be gluten-free, or prepared completely vegan upon request."

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License #0851896

Price:

Appetizer
Steam Edamame Bean $6.00
Twisted Thai Rolls $4.00
Tofu Delight (10) $7.00
Summer Rolls (2) $6.50
Potato Corn Cake (4) $7.00
Vegan Delight $7.50
Gyoza Dumpling $7.00
Fried Chicken Wings (5) $10.00
Tempura Shrimp $10.00
Crispy Calamari Ring $10.00
Chicken Satay (4) $10.50
Crab Rangoon $6.50
Stir-Fried Noodles
Rad Na $19.00
Twisted Sautéed Noodle $18.50
Sautéed Yellow Curry Noodle $18.50
Pad See Ew $18.50
Crispy Drunken Noodles $19.50
Thai Chow Mein Noodle $19.00
Pad Thai $18.00
Drunken Noodle $18.50
Curries
Panang Curry $19.00
Yellow Curry $19.00
Massaman Curry $19.00
Red Curry $19.00
Green Curry $19.00
Phrik King $19.00
Salads
Larb Salad $15.00
Steamed Side Vegetables $10.00
Grilled Nam Tok Salad $17.00
Glass Noodle Salad $17.00

Contact:

(919) 489-9888

Tue-Thu: 11am - 2:30pm|4:30pm - 9pm
Fri-Sun: 11am - 9:30pm
Mon: Closed

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3+ YEARS IN TBR
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THAI 55 RESTAURANT

2223 East NC Highway 54, Suite Q,
Durham, NC 27713 Directions

Since 2016

Specialty:

Bangkok Fried Rice Roasted Duck With Red Curry Seafood Panang Soft Shell Crab With Green Curry Sauce Volcano Choices Of Chicken or Tofu Ka Proud Chicken With Fried Egg Thai Hawaiian Larb Tofu Thai Chili Wings Thai BBQ Pork With Sticky Rice Egg Roll Veggie Sapporo (s) Asahi Large Plum Wine Sho Chiku Bai Unfiltered Sake Sake (medium) Haiku Filtered Sake Nam Tok Beef Spicy Tofu Salad Ka-Proud Ground Pork Dinner Add Chinese Broccoli Small Side Ginger Salad Fried Egg On Top

"Thai 55 Restaurant provides a cozy and welcoming environment where they serve authentic Southeast Asian dishes such as curries, noodles, and stir-fries. Thai 55 Restaurant's mission is to make a positive impact on the communities they serve. They prioritize giving back by starting locally and offering school donations and discounts to students, the elderly, first responders, and military personnel. They plan to take their generosity further by setting up a financial aid program for underprivileged Thai children once their restaurants are stable. With this commitment to community and social responsibility, Thai 55 Restaurant stands out as a restaurant that not only offers delicious Thai cuisine but also actively works to make the world a better place.

2026 Update: Thai 55 Restaurant offers a significant array of dedicated vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free choices, along with plenty of free parking."

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Price:

Appetizers
Egg Rolls $6.95
Thai Chili Wings $10.95
Crispy Fried Tofu $9.95
Crab Angels $6.95
Basil Roll $9.95
Shrimp In Blanket $11.95
Satay Chicken $13.95
Crispy Squid $11.95
Larb Chicken $13.95
Pot Stickers $10.95
Nam Tok Beef $15.95
Curries
Yellow Curry $19.95
Green Curry $19.95
Panang Curry $19.95
Massaman Curry $19.95
Shu She Salmon $27.95
Seafood Panang $27.95
Roasted Duck With Red Curry $28.95
Stir Fried Entrees
Broccoli Lovers $19.95
Veggie Medley $19.95
Ginger And Mushroom $19.95
Spicy Eggplant $19.95
Soups
Tom Kha Soup $5.95
Tom Yum Soup $5.95
Tom Yum Seafood Soup $15.95
Wonton Soup $12.95
Silver Noodle Soup $12.95
Salads
Thai Salad $11.95
Spicy Chicken Salad $15.95
Spicy Beef Salad $15.95
Spicy Papaya Salad $19.95

Contact:

(919) 748-3051

Mon-Thu: 11am - 3pm|5pm - 9:30pm
Fri: 11am - 3pm|5pm - 10pm
Sat & Sun: 2:30pm - 9:30pm

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