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Thai 55 Restaurant

Restaurant Thai restaurant

One of the Most Reviewed Thai restaurants in Durham


Address

2223 NC-54 STE Q, Durham, NC 27713

Website

thai55nc.com

Contact

(919) 748-3051

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.20
(704631 reviews)


Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 11 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 9 PM
  • Thursday: (4th of July), 11 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 9 PM, Hours might differ
  • Friday: 11 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 9:30 PM
  • Saturday: 12 to 9:30 PM
  • Sunday: 12:30 to 9 PM
  • Monday: 11 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 9 PM
  • Tuesday: 11 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 9 PM

Visitor Reviews


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  • 5/5 Cyrena S. 1 year ago on Google
    I took a colleague to lunch here and the experience was awesome! The food was colorful and flavorful. I ordered the drunken noodles which were superb!!!!! Also our server was a one-man show (Host, server, cashier, etc.) and did a fantastic job of taking care of the entire restaurant by himself. But did I mention the food!!!!! It will definitely have you wanting to come back for more!!!!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Laura V. 1 year ago on Google
    I use to live in Thailand, so finding good and authentic Thai food has been hard. However, Thai 55 made me feel like I was back in Thailand! I recommend the Pad Won Sen Gai (glass noodles with chicken). I have not found that dish at other Thai restaurants. BJ, the owner is also super sweet and a joy to talk to! When I come back to this area I will definitely make sure to grab a meal at Thai 55!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Mishelle W. 2 years ago on Google
    I usually like this place. Had a disturbing experience when I discovered cloth-like material fibers on the broccoli and fish I ordered halfway through eating the dish. The fibers were woven throughout the remaining entree but hidden under the sauce. I showed the restaurant, and they acknowledged the strange material. They would not show or explain how it was prepped to make contact with this material. They tried blaming the supplier. No refund offered. No apologies. Just disturbing and disappointing. It pains me to write this about a local restaurant after the past year, but people should know.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nicole M. 1 year ago on Google
    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 :)
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Raymond V. 1 year ago on Google
    Very authentic Thai food and attentive server. The Thai Iced Tea is creamy and delicious. I also enjoyed the Shrimp in Blanket. Crispy skin and juicy shrimp. The Pad Thai is good but be careful of the spice level. It's "Thai level", meaning your medium spice is basically "hot". Enjoyed our dinner and will be back again soon.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 [Riko] Ricardo C. 1 year ago on Google
    Where could you find one of the best Thai food experience? Definitely at Thai 55. Was looking around for a piece of Thailand and the owner greeted us with that genuine Thai friendliness. 10/10. P.S. I also got a refresher on my Thai language.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sylvia C. 1 year ago on Google
    love it! they have the best chicken noodle soup, the both is so creamy and flavorful. The owner is super nice, always goes above and beyond!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sharon S. 1 year ago on Google
    If you're looking for a delicious and authentic Thai dining experience, look no further than Thai55! This restaurant is an absolute gem, and I can't recommend it highly enough. P'BJ was very personable and attentive and gave us some homemade Thai tea to celebrate Songkran!! สวัสดีปีใหม่ค่ะ
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 S E. 2 years ago on Google
    I ordered beef pad thai but the order that was delivered had shrimp. I paid extra for beef pad thai. Also, the pad thai didn’t have sprouts or green onion. Totally disappointed.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alice C. 2 years ago on Google
    Ordered takeout with BJ and met him when I picked up my order just before closing. Super friendly guy! I wanted to have leftovers for later and ordered 3 dishes. A) Tofu / basil fried rice : onions, fresh green beans, basil with egg. Love the fresh green beans, quite crunchy without being raw. B) Tofu / Pad See Ew : broccoli florets. Very fresh and lightly crunchy, not overcooked at all. C) Drunken seafood : mussels, scallops, large shrimp, and squid with red & green bell peppers plus noodles. I didn't realize this dish had thick rice noodles, I probably didn't need my other noodle dish. Place seemed to be a family run Thai place. Located in the same lot as the Exxon gas station (until they move locations next year). Easy to drive up to and not hard to find. I really enjoyed the seafood noodle entree, I'll definitely be back! Note: Accepts credit card and phone in orders!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Somsiree T. 1 year ago on Google
    Great food, good service. Thai BBQ pork with sticky rice is very good!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Vance V. 1 year ago on Google
    Very tasty, seems pretty authentic with a fairly expansive dinner menu of Thai dishes. Asked for "medium" spice in my Pad Thai and it was VERY spicy, so I'd recommend you ask for "mild" if you want some spice but also still feel your mouth. 😁 Creamy and delicious thai iced tea. Will definitely come back and try again. They can also make some dishes vegetarian, just ask.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Mike G. 1 year ago on Google
    Fairly good roast duck curry. Tasted a little different that other roast duck curries I've had. Nice atmosphere. Great service.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Babs A. 1 year ago on Google
    Authentic Thai food. The atmosphere is quaint and peaceful. The food was very, very good. I had the Tom Kha Ga soup and Thai BbQ chicken. It was intoxicating. I asked about my favorite Thai dishes not on the menu...just ask and they will try to accommodate.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lesley S. 2 years ago on Google
    We do a lot of road trips and try to support locally owned restaurants. Give Thai 55 a try. We ordered 2 dishes for carry out. The owner made sure mine was "not too spicy." He added an extra kick to my husbands dish (just the way he likes it). The flavors all blended together perfectly. We both enjoyed our meals. The owner is super friendly and happy to chat with you. He loves talking about playing golf.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tommy B. 2 years ago on Google
    Staff was friendly and food was amazing. Hd the basil duck and definitely will be back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jayanika S. 2 years ago on Google
    I have eaten here three times now and the food has always been on-point and authentic, with generous portion sizes. There is great variety on the menu, so there is something for everyone. The restaurant serves wine and sake, which is a plus when dining here for dinner. The servers are also very courteous and friendly. Love this place.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Todd E. 3 years ago on Google
    I've eaten here many times and really recommend it. The best peanut sauce I've ever had. Great service. Awesome selection. Tried multiple dishes. Consistent experience everytime I've been here. For dessert this past time I had the mango sticky-rice and found it was a great way to complete my meal.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Dossenback 2 years ago on Google
    Absolute tasteless, overpriced and greasy food. I’ve been to Thailand, and the authentic dishes that will cost you $4 on the street will cost you $19.95 at this place. Don’t waste your money, and don’t waste your time. We sat inside at a table on Sunday dinner rush while the counter and kitchen took order after order of takeout, while we were ignored. Two other customers had to walk up to get their waters refilled, and we waited 15 mins for 3 spring rolls that cost $5.95
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Doug B. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food, friendly staff, fair prices. Give it a try. I'm going back. I had Curry chicken bowl. Really good.

  • 3/5 Eric L. 2 years ago on Google
    Great food but terrible customer service. Server just stayed behind the bar the whole time, no check up no refills.

  • 5/5 Michael D. 1 year ago on Google
    The food was amazing! Duck soup was phenomenal. It’s a nice quiet place in the corner of a plaza. Service was great. I’ll definitely be back.

  • 5/5 Dana S. 2 years ago on Google
    Delicious! I have loved everything I’ve eaten here. The food is delicious, great prices, and service is FAST. Lots of vegetarian options, even soups, which I appreciate. They also offer delivery on their website which is maybe the fastest restaurant delivery I’ve ever gotten. HIGHLY recommend!

  • 5/5 Chris C. 2 years ago on Google
    Great food! If I was to make one complaint, I wish there was more rice, but only because I want to soak up all the delicious curry sauce. No drop wasted!!

  • 5/5 Loraine S. 1 year ago on Google
    Ordered to-go for the first time tonight. I got the silver noodle soup and it is delicious! Super fragrant, well seasoned, and abundance of noodles (I ordered extra noodles but I'm pretty sure I didn't need to!) The man who greeted me was very nice but soft spoken. Excited to order here again. I was even 30 minutes late to my pickup but it was so well packaged I don't need to reheat at all now that I'm home.

  • 5/5 Andrea H. 1 year ago on Google
    We ordered delivery from here. The packaging was superb, they wrapped the containers in Saran Wrap to keep the products from leaking. The taste of the panang curry was absolutely amazing. My sister ordered the spicy cashew nut and it was amazing as well. We tried each others dishes and both agreed that the spice level was on point (we asked for hot/spicy). It’s nice when you actually get spicy food! It was the perfect amount of spice. We also had the crab angels and they were SO GOOD!! Will 100% be getting food from them again!!

  • 5/5 Sidd K. 2 years ago on Google
    Friendly staff and excellent food if you like Thai.. Spice levels are a little on the high side.. so, if you want to order the Thai Hot like we did, you better be able to take it.. I liked the spice levels though. Especially liked the Sake wine.

  • 5/5 Silo H. 3 years ago on Google
    I've only ever gotten the chicken fried rice and Tofu Payang Curry. One of my go to comfort foods. Food is always awesome and the service is awesome as well. I will say the Thai Tea is a gamble; I used to get it all the time, but one time it had the strangest taste.

  • 3/5 Nate C. 2 years ago on Google
    I don't have much experience with Thai food but I'm determined to find something I enjoy. I wish I would have tried the Pad Thai to compare other Thai places to get a sense but tried the BBQ chicken and shrimp fried rice instead. The waiter was pleasant, and I enjoyed the sweet and sour soup that was served.

  • 4/5 MJ W. 2 years ago on Google
    Fresh, fast, delicious. Very flavorful. Good on the go spot. Conveniently located right behind Exxon off i40.

  • 5/5 Brian J. D. 2 years ago on Google
    Absolutely Delicious 😋 😍. Thai food here is on target and there is a multitude of choices for every palate. All variation of hot so if you are afraid of spicy don't be; not hot to very hot is here. So you have a choice. If you want something different and tasty this is where to go! Please note that they will be moving from this location sometime in September not too far away.

  • 5/5 Tina M. 2 years ago on Google
    We love this place. I'm super relieved they continue to be in business with the pandemic going on. We've been coming here the last three years since we've lived close by. They have the most delicious panang curry that I have ever had. My husband is little bit more of a picky eater, but loves it too. And it always tastes so fresh! I have never eaten here and been disappointed. Five stars!!!


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