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Thai Cafe

4.3

2501 University Dr
Durham, NC 27707
Phone: (919) 493-9794
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This neighborhood mainstay in Rockwood Plaza has been serving classic Thai cuisine for more than 25 years. You’ll find familiar dishes like Pad Thai, Panang Curry, and Tom Kha soup, as well as some more unexpected entrees to entice the adventurous eaters in your group. Softshell crab with asparagus sauce, anyone? Don’t miss the coconut cake, a Durham favorite!


Hours:

Monday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Friday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM

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Photo of Suzie So Suzie So
Aug 10, 2024 5

honestly, every visit gets better. this is my second time at thai cafe and every dish we ordered was great. love the food, the people! if you can, get the mango sticky rice and the coconut cake!!

Photo of Art Than Art Than
Jul 29, 2024 5

Best Thai place in town. Best Thai place I've had in North Carolina. Crab Rangoon was the best I've had in a long time. Just like my mom used to make it. Had the crispy duck basil which I would definitely get again. Coconut cake= AMAZING! I will definitely be coming back. Their lunch deals look really good. Can't go wrong with whatever you get here. There were a lot of to go orders, but I will probably always dine in. Reminds me of home.

Photo of Muniba Khan Muniba Khan
May 10, 2024 4

Nice Thai restaurant with a unique twist on classic favorites! I ordered a papaya salad and was surprised to see that it came with fresh jerky on top. It was really good! I also was impressed by how tender the salmon was, since I believe many places overcook salmon. And the potstickers were really good and I loved the curry that they were served in. My only regrets are that the food wasn't as spicy as I was hoping it would be, and even though the place was fairly empty it took a while for the server to come to our table.

Photo of Michelle L Michelle L
Feb 27, 2024 5

Stopped in for dinner after a recommendation from friends. Amazing service and delicious food. The staff made us feel like family. Green curry was so yummy. Gluten free Coconut cake was amazing!! Hard to find gluten free restaurants with as many options available as here. And the cake topped it off. Tried fried tofu for the first time and that was also delicious. Highly recommend for a delicious, casual meal.

Photo of Thomas Roper Thomas Roper
Jan 9, 2024 5

Friendly atmosphere in a local setting. We came out during a power outage; it had a very 'A Christmas Story ' vibe. The service was friendly and very quick. The potstickers were really good. I had the pineapple fried rice, which is served in half a pineapple. The kids were very impressed. They have vegan options, if you're into that sort of thing. Overall, a fun and tasty option. Would come again!

Photo of Thomas Mampilly Thomas Mampilly
Nov 27, 2023 4

got the beef garlic stir fry on the lettuce. it was okay. their pad Thai is pretty good though. you don't need to make a reservation or anything, it wasn't crowded and there wasn't a wait or anything. good service too. got our food quick.