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    Thai 55

    3.9 (230 reviews)
    ModerateThai, Salad, Soup
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Pad Thai, Roasted Duck with Red Curry, Spicy Papaya Salad, Tom Yum Seafood Soup, Shrimp in Blanket (5 Pcs)
    Jayce M.

    I've eaten here many times and it never disappoints. The duck curry is rich, flavorful, and perfectly cooked, the Pad Thai is always delicious with great balance, and the papaya salad is fresh, spicy, and refreshing. The consistency in quality keeps me coming back. Great service and a cozy atmosphere every time!

    chicken Pad Thai

    Had high hopes because of the reviews but unfortunately this was disappointing. Flavor was barely there, chicken was undercooked and rubbery. Paid for extra chicken and got a few small pieces in total.

    Lunch Special: Spicy Eggplant Shrimp Lunch
    Nicole M.

    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 :)

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    April W.

    This is my favorite place to eat in Durham. My personal favorite item (so far) is the chicken noodle bowl. Great portions, if you leave hungry, it's your own fault. It's very clean. The owner is so friendly. They moved about a year ago which threw us off since their old sign is still up at the old location and we drove an hour and a half for lunch; luckily gps brought us to the new location. The chicken noodle bowl appears on the lunch menu and we arrived after lunch but the owner was willing to serve us a dinner portion, which was huge compared to the lunch portion which was already huge.

    pad thai and Pad See Ew
    Yolanda Y.

    Got take out from here. Super friendly staff helped me when I got there, and I saw the inside space was very clean and spacious (looked like they took away half of the seatings to ensure social distancing). We got basil rolls, pad thai and pad see sew. Both were really tasty. I asked for spicy, and it was very flavorful. Noodles had plenty of sauce, and I loved that! Would highly recommend this place and I'll definitely be back!

    Drunken noodles with tofu and Thai tea
    Tammy L.

    I tried this place for the first time and it didn't disappoint! The first thing that gave me a solid impression of them was that I called twice to try to place a takeout order and it went to voicemail both times, so I decided to try to place an online order. While I was placing an online order, they actually called me back? Have you ever had a restaurant call you back? The man on the phone was very personable. I got drunken noodles with tofu which is my go-to dish at Thai restaurants and priced comparably to other places at $17 including tax. When I came to pick up my order, I believe the same older gentleman who answered the phone rang me up (his name is BJ) and asked if I liked spicy and wanted extra spice. I thought it would be a little packet but he actually told me to wait so he can go get it and he put some of their spice powder/seasoning(?) in a little container for me which was so sweet of him! He also threw in a free Thai tea for no reason at all! The drunken noodles were delicious because the sauce was perfect for me, it was not too salty and not bland, which I have had before at some other places. I got my dish mild, and unlike so many other restaurants who interpret "mild" as "0 spice" which makes it confusing for anyone who wants a kick but not burn their mouth, this was ACTUALLY mild spice! You could tell there was very slight hint of a kick later on that is not really noticeable initially! The noodles, tofu, and veggies ratio was perfect. Thai tea is normally very sweet anywhere you go, and is normally too sweet for me, but this was a tolerable sweet level and I enjoyed it as well! I love supporting friendly small businesses and with the delicious food and reasonable prices, I'm so happy I found it and I definitely plan to come back!

    yellow curry with chicken
    Grace N.

    I came here on a whim with my boyfriend and least to say we were surprised. The owner is so funny and attentive. It was quite busy with a couple of doordashers but he still managed to make us feel like we were taken care of. We got Pad Thai with chicken (spicy). It was phenomenal, honestly was the best pad Thai in my whole life. The flavors were very well balanced and the spice complemented the dish amazingly. I would recommend getting mild or medium if u cant handle spice well. Yellow curry is one of my favorites. I always have to order some curry when I get Thai food. It's really rich in flavor and pairs well with rice. So good we had to get another side of rice. Owner is extremely hospitable he gave us Thai Teas on the house. This will definitely be our go to Thai place from now on :D

    a meal in a plastic container
    Evangeline L.

    Picked up a ground chicken Basil for lunch on a weekday afternoon. Parking: 5/5 (Very convenient) Location: 5/5 (Convenient - different stores, fast food restaurants, and gas stations around; not fancy place) Portion: 4/5 (Average portion for lunch special) Flavor: 4/5 (flavorful but way too salty. Needed all that rice to finish)

    Jessica G.

    great service and solid food!! i got the pad prik pork and the ka chicken. i ordered their thai spicy level and it was actually p intense lmao. also they give complimentary tom yum soup

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    Not the best Thai I've ever had. Came here for lunch one day, probably won't be back. On the positive, plate sizes were relatively large

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    Ordered takeout here this evening; egg rolls, panang & pad see ew. Everything was great! Definetly worth checking out.

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    9 years ago

    As good or better than Thai Cafe. So nice to have an option in south durham. Great fresh food! Extra friendly.

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    10 years ago

    Got the Pad Thai. Probably the worst I've ever had. Lacked flavor. Will not order this again. Probably should've stuck with Twisted Noodles.

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    We loved the food. Sushi, curry and pad Thai were all delicious. Also had the egg rolls for appetizer that were light and delicious.

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    Food is excellent and the service is very nice as well. They give us original thai taste.

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    Wheat - Pork ramen

    Wheat

    4.4(142 reviews)
    7.8 mi
    $$

    Good food choices but be ready for a wait!…read more I have been to Wheat twice and tried a variety of the vegetarian dishes. I had the Vegetable Lo Mein, Braised Tofu, Mapo Tofu, Fried Rice and Spring Rolls. The Braised Tofu is not very flavorful, so I would avoid that. The Mapo Tofu is absolutely delicious and has that perfect peppercorn kick. It is spicy, so get a sweet drink on the side if you are not a fan of spice. Vegetable Lo Mein is a large quantity with lots of vegetables. Ask for some sauces on the side because it is bland on its own. On the other hand, the Fried Rice is yummy on its own or with the Mapo Tofu. Spring Rolls are a little oily to my liking but are a good vegetarian appetizer option. I will say that this place is always packed, even on weekdays and sometimes the wait staff forgets about you. It took several rounds to get them to take our order, give the food or even get the check at the end. I will try it out next time at lunch time because maybe it is a little faster. I plan to be back for the Mapo Tofu and Fried Rice

    I was excited to finally try Wheat with my friends, and while the food that we ordered was good and…read morecame out relatively fast, we all felt that our waiter was very rude and judgmental. For example, when my friend told him that she wanted to order the beef intestine soup, he straight up said "uh are you sure? I think it's bad, I don't like that dish" which we all thought was a very strange thing to say. A lot of their menu items looked really good and while initially I thought that I would want to come back sometime and try them, the attitude of the waiter was so off putting that I highly doubt I'll ever be back here.

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    Wheat - Chicken lo mein

    Chicken lo mein

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    Will & Well

    Will & Well

    4.9(15 reviews)
    1.1 mi

    Will & Well is a great addition to Boxyard if you're looking for a fresh salad, grain bowl, or…read moresmoothie option. The setup is counter service, with a handful of premade salads and bowls on the menu, or you can build your own. The build-your-own option starts at $12.99 and includes your base, five toppings, one crunchy/dry topping, and dressing. Proteins are extra and range from about $4.25-$6.50, with options including tofu, shrimp, chicken, steak, and tuna. I opted for a build-your-own bowl with chicken, which came out to just under $20 before tip. At first, that felt a little pricey to me, but the portion size was absolutely massive. Honestly, it was large enough to easily make two meals, which made the value feel much better. The woman helping me was incredibly friendly and even let me sample three different dressings before deciding. I also appreciated that you can get your dressing on the side if you prefer. All 3 I tried were good, but all very different, and I'm glad I had a chance to try them! One thing to note is that it was fairly warm inside the business, which gave me a little pause considering it's a salad-focused concept. That said, everything tasted fresh and high quality. There were only two employees working during my visit on a Wednesday around 6:30, and with about 4-5 people ahead of me, it took around 20 minutes to place my order, get my bowl made, and check out. The staff was working hard, and being incredibly helpful, but if you're in a hurry, just plan accordingly. Overall, I'd definitely return. It's nice to have a quality salad option at Boxyard, the ingredients were fresh, the portions were generous, and the service was helpful and kind. Just be prepared that there may be a bit of a wait and to spend around $20 if you're adding protein (but you can easily share or make two meals from it!!!) My picture doesn't do the size justice I promise!

    I had been meaning to stop in to visit Will and Well for months and was not disappointed when I…read moredid! I'd seen that celebrity Tabitha Brown stopped by recently and loved the salads, which made me want to visit even more. I stopped through on a weekday afternoon. I ordered the signature salad, Salsa Verde with quinoa (you can add your choice of grain) and a freshly made hibiscus juice (so refreshing!). Everything was so fresh and so delicious. The salad was coated with just the amount of dressing and the sweet potatoes on the salad were a special treat, making the salad both unique and delicious! The hibiscus juice was refreshing and not syrupy sweet like many juices from other establishments. I will definitely be back to try other salads!

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    Will & Well - Salsa verde fiesta bowl with shrimp

    Salsa verde fiesta bowl with shrimp

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    M Kokko - Spicy Ramen

    M Kokko

    4.3(581 reviews)
    6.7 mi
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    Honestly my favorite of the (two) M restaurants I have been to so far. The biang biang noodles were…read moreumami and hit all of the notes. Unfortunately the jajamyeon tasted burnt initially (it is wok fried so maybe it was too caramelized and charred for my liking), but the chef remade it and the remake was great! Seating is limited but luckily there was no wait for lunchtime on a Friday.

    My wife and I are local to the RTP area and wanted to try a new place in Durham. Given the reviews…read moreon this place, we were looking forward to try it. However, we were utterly disappointed with our food there. The bao buns had a tender pork in it but the only sauce it included was hoisin which made it too salty. The Korean fried chicken in the 'Spicy' flavor was flavorless. The sauce was extremely bland alongside the chicken meat inside. Don't let the red bright color deceive you, we kept wondering when the 'spice' would kick it (it never did!). We each got a curry udon and added chicken to it. As frequent curry eaters, we wanted the Asian flavors we enjoy however, this udon was bland as well. The chicken we asked to be added felt like it was just chopped and put over the udon with no actual flavor integration into the dish. We left this place feeling like it was a waste of our money. Given their higher prices, I would've expected something A LOT better with some real Asian flavors.

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    M Kokko - Inside. M Kokko sign just inside entrance.

    Inside. M Kokko sign just inside entrance.

    M Kokko - Spicy Ramen

    Spicy Ramen

    M Kokko - Biang Biang Noodle. $15. Smoked tofu, yu choy, cilantro, crispy shallots, pickled mustard, black vinegar, and chili oil.

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    Biang Biang Noodle. $15. Smoked tofu, yu choy, cilantro, crispy shallots, pickled mustard, black vinegar, and chili oil.

    The Common Market  - Durham

    The Common Market - Durham

    4.4(70 reviews)
    7.8 mi
    $$

    Sandwiches were great. Live the choices on drinks with a lot of craft options. Outdoor seating was…read moreclean and comfortable.

    Met my bestie here for lunch on a Wednesday afternoon. Parked on the street because I didn't…read morerealize that they have a dedicated parking lot but it was free so I was unbothered by it. As you enter there is a sign that tells you to go look at the menu board, pick out your drink, and go back to the counter to order. I grabbed a diet coke, and ordered a Common Cobb. I was a bit surprise when my total came to $18, as my salad was only $14 but I guess I should have paid attention that my bottle of soda was over $3. How much are the fountain drinks, I wonder? I found us a table inside since it was a bit hot that day (there is also plenty of seating outside AND inside if you go downstairs). The table and floor were messy but someone quickly came to clean it for me. They called our names over the loudspeaker and my best friend went to go get our food. She got the MotherClucker. Our food was REALLY good. If you like Cobb salad, you will definitely like this one. The chicken was pan seared perfectly, the vinaigrette was perfectly tangy and the bleu cheese was especially excellent. My friend's chicken sandwich has SO MUCH chicken salad on it. Impressive. There was so many neat items to see in the place. The murals were great, there were some cute retail spaces, a coffee bar up front, a bar downstairs, and ice cream outside! Unfortunately my bestie and I had too much to talk about so we didn't check it out as much as I otherwise wood. I would definitely try this place again!

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    The Common Market  - Durham - Mid bloom coffee... pretty solid!

    Mid bloom coffee... pretty solid!

    The Common Market  - Durham - Gnarly sandwich

    Gnarly sandwich

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    Rose's

    Rose's

    4.0(533 reviews)
    6.9 mi
    $$

    Stopped in to pick up some dessert, and I'm so glad we did! Everything we tried was absolutely…read moredelicious, fresh, flavorful, and the perfect sweet treat. You can really tell they put care into what they make. The staff was also super friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. We'll definitely be back. Highly, highly recommend!

    I have been to Rose's once before this and absolutely loved the food. They are vegan and vegetarian…read morefriendly, so when my colleague was coming into town, I was excited to take her here. I made a reservation for 6:30pm on a Friday. I recognize sometimes exact reservation times cannot be honored but I was a little concerned at how slow the service was and how crowded the already small space was. They could not really give us an idea of when we would be sat and so we had to just kind of shuffle around to keep trying to be out of the way. It took about 15 minutes before a table finally opened up and we were able to sit. From there, the service continued to be slow. I know the staff - both servers and kitchen - were working hard. I don't blame them as much as it feels like they are understaffed and stretched thin. Overall, it took a while for us to get our food, and we were all hangry by the time we had food. The servers were running around so it took a while whenever we needed something or ran out of water. The food itself surprised me. I know the menu was small and curated but I was actually surprised how little variety there was. And I don't know if I would consider this a vegan/vegetarian friendly place anymore. While they do have dishes and options, it is minimal. I got the pork and mushroom dumplings, pork bao bun, onigiri, and the housemade belt noodles. Both the dumplings and belt noodles were coated in a chili oil that made them almost inedible. And I like spicy! But this was too much. My favorite was the onigiri. Overall, between wait, service, quality, and price, I do not think I will be back.

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    Inside

    Rose's - Onigiri for the lovers

    Onigiri for the lovers

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    Hand pulled noodles

    Thai At Main Street - Spicy Eggplant w/ a side of rice

    Thai At Main Street

    3.9(232 reviews)
    6.6 mi
    $$

    Reasonably priced, delicious, and generously proportioned! Just about everything on the menu can be…read moremade vegan on request, and I've never had a dish here I didn't enjoy. Of the many restaurants downtown, I especially appreciate Thai At Main Street's flexibility around serving large groups on relatively short notice. We came here on a Friday night (always busy in Durham). We called half an hour in advance for a group of 8 people, and by the time we arrived they had a table ready for us. The inside isn't large, but even though all of the tables were full, the volume was very reasonable. At our table of eight, we had no trouble hearing one another and conversed as a group. Service was prompt (even though the place was packed), and the food came out within 15-20 minutes. I got the Drunken Noodles, which I've had here before & always enjoy. My partner got the Pad See Ew, which was also phenomenal. Two in our party got the pineapple fried rice, which was a big hit (even with my slightly picky younger sister!). Overall, I recommend, especially for short-notice dinners, large groups, or anyone just craving some fresh, flat rice noodles (i can never get enough of those).

    I would say that the red curry was too watery (as opposed to thick and creamy), and the bell…read morepeppers were cut too large. Like, when you're stuffing half a bell pepper in your mouth, is just not very attractive. My daughter did enjoy her Khao Soi, and the presentation was very nice. Our server was rude. She was impatient in taking our order, and other than that, only stopped at our table one other time for about half a second to ask if everything was okay, before she rushed off without waiting for an answer.

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    Thai At Main Street - Interior

    Interior

    Thai At Main Street - Chicken Satay

    Chicken Satay

    Thai At Main Street - Pad See Ew w/ Beef

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    Pad See Ew w/ Beef

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