Thai 55 Restaurant has quickly become a beloved spot in Durham, NC, for its vibrant ambiance and authentic dishes. Customers rave about the welcoming staff, especially Tommy, whose warm interactions elevate the dining experience. The restaurant offers a diverse menu that caters to all tastes. Highlights include the Pad Thai, celebrated as one of the best in town, and the fragrant silver noodle soup, which boasts generous portions packed with flavor. Many patrons appreciate the option to customize spice levels in their dishes, ensuring everyone finds something to suit their palate. The restaurant’s spring rolls, crab angels, and Drunken Noodles also receive high praise for their freshness and taste. The interior is charming and clean, creating an inviting space to enjoy one’s meal. For dessert, the mango sticky rice has emerged as a must-try, delivering a perfect balance of sweetness and creaminess. Customers appreciate the generous lunch specials, making it an excellent value for the quality of food offered. Whether for dine-in or to-go, Thai 55 seems to repeatedly impress both first-time visitors and regulars alike, solidifying its status as a favorite local Thai eatery. A visit to Thai 55 promises not just a meal, but an experience worth savoring.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Offers delivery
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Has fast service
Has great tea selection
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves coffee
Serves comfort food
Serves healthy options
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Serves vegan dishes
Serves vegetarian dishes
Serves wine
Dining options
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Has catering
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has bar on site
Has toilet
Has Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Quiet
Crowd
Family friendly
Good for groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs available
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking
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Reviews For Thai 55 Restaurant
David Link
May 20,2025
10/5 ... I can't say enough good things about the food, atmosphere, and service. We were welcomed and treated like family. Do yourself a favor and go.
Loraine Smith
May 15,2025
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.
Randy Rutkowske
May 15,2025
Thai 55 is one of my favorite Thai restaurants in town. I have had the best Pad Thai I can remember there. But there is some variability depending on who is cooking that day, as another time it was very good, just not quite as good as that time. Still one of my favorites. The staff is welcoming and friendly.
Nicole Ma
Apr 30,2025
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 :)
Holly Jones
Apr 30,2025
Great neighborhood Thai restaurant....always enjoy the spring rolls, crab angels and either Drunken Noodles or Green Curry. Staff is always friendly....we ate in this time but often enjoy take out.
Raymond Vagell
Mar 29,2025
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.
Chris East
Feb 24,2025
My very first time ever trying Thai food, and I was impressed. The only thing I can say as an opportunity is that it was confusing first entering if I seat myself or wait. Once I sat, the service was excellent and top notch. The soup was a little spicy but delicious. When my food arrived, it was hot and delicious. I would have gotten more. This was a great experience for my first time ever trying Thai cuisine and I applaud this restaurant for providing top quality customer service.
Cyrena “LadyCy”
Feb 19,2025
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!!!!
Reviews For Thai 55 Restaurant