A friend of mine turned me onto this place. I really enjoy the atmosphere and the food is really amazing. The seating and acoustics are good. I took my daughter for dinner who loves Asian cuisine. The Thai Jerk Steak is a great appetizer. If you like seafood then the Fish With Ginger Sauce is great selection in my experience. read more

Came here for the first time after work and really liked it. i got fried rice and a desert which was all amazing. I sat inside drawing for a while because the inside was very nice and the restrooms were very clean I'll also add. The server was super nice to me as I sat inside and drew for a while. Would definitely recommend very calming place to recharge and eat. read more

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I am always on the hunt for a good thai place. When I tell you the flavor of every dish is perfect I am not kidding. Be aware of the spice and heat! But the red curry with silken tofu is my go to comfort order. I cannot recommend this place enough! read more

Service was nice and quick with the bonus of everything being clean. The fried rice was also very good however I found the beef to be not up to the same quality as the rest of the dish. Also order Thai tea which did taste very good if not a little small for the price. Otherwise would come again, and would pick this over the Thai restaurant in carrboro. read more

Bangkok 54 - Thai Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Bangkok 54 is a great and consistent spot for Thai food! The service is always great, and the restaurant is large and has nice natural light. My favorite dish is their pad thai. It's always very fragrant and tastes fresh. Also recommend their chicken satay, which is cooked well with great flavor. The Thai iced coffee is also very refreshing. read more

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I had a nice lunch here the other day with a friend! They have lots of options and the prices are very affordable. I tried the ginger sauce special with chicken. The service was friendly and there was plenty of seating (although parking was a little tough). I like how we got to choose between soup and salad included with our lunch, and I opted for soup since it was so cold outside. The ambiance is nice and simple. Kind of insane that they don't have public restrooms though! read more

Bangkok 54 - Parking was tough, but lots of seating available! - Thai Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

We came for a birthday lunch with between 15-20 ppl and they were very accommodating. Food was excellent and if you asked them to make the dish spicy it was actually spicy unlike some places. Portion sizes were good especially for a lunch special item. Restaurant itself is also very cute. read more

Bangkok 54 - Green curry with shrimp - Thai Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

So, a friend recently introduced me to Bangkok 54 and I loved it so much that I had it twice in a matter of 7 days. The first time I dined in and had the Masaman Curry w/chicken and loved every bite. I think the cashews add a special something! The service is great, everyone was super attentive. There is plenty of seating and it's cozy. The second time I ordered delivery and had the Masaman Curry with Shrimp this time. Again, I loved every bite. I also tried the Sang Some Duck, and it was also delicious. I now dream of getting food from Bangkok 54. read more

Bangkok 54 - E1. Massaman Curry w/ Shrimp - Thai Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

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Just stay away from the Bangcog specialty Thai herb marinated chicken , was dry, nothing flavor, served with steamed vegetables described as 'salad' in the menu. Needed hot sauce to mix with chili sauce for each bite. Lots of chicken if only was fresh and not dry. Needed curry sauce ( extra charge) read more

Bangkok 54 is a great spot to get your Thai food fix. I love that they offer an unapologetic spice scale, with great lunch specials, and kind staff. The decor offers a great vibe if you're dining in, and their service speed for carry-out is second to none. There really isn't anything to complain about. I've had their massaman and red curries, both of which are flavorful and satisfying. Their Pad Thai is great too. read more

When will Yelp ever bother to fix their lousy antique dysfunctional software and get half-star ratings ? I give five stars only for SUBLIME restaurants. Bangkok 54 is easily four and a half stars. Delicious Thai basil with tofu (really good vegetable flavors!), good red and green curries, lovely cashew chicken, nice ginger dishes-- even the rice is good! Recommend very highly. Affordable and very good food. read more

My friend took me here saying it was his absolute favorite thai place. I can see why. The minute I walked in the place just smelled like fish sauce and I knew itd be legit. We got the pad thai, fried rice, and green curry. Everything was delicious! The spice is pretty high, we got a 2.5 which was good, but definitely spicier than expected. I found the pad thai to look a bit plain, but flavor was amazing and i loved the noodle texture. Although i prefer the bean sprouts as a topping, it was good mixed in. Not a fan of the chicken though. Dry, tough, and bland. Curry was sweeter than i liked but still delicious, and although i am not a fan of fried rice this was really good. MSG good lol. read more

Bangkok 54 - Thai Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

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Favorite Thai food spot in the Triangle!! They have the best drunken noodles. The shrimp is large and fresh. I also love their spice settings--a spice setting of level 2 with a side of extra chili powder is wonderful. read more

Bangkok 54 - N2. Pad Kee Mow - Thai Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Gathered for lunch with some coworkers at Bangkok 54 recently and came away impressed. While it's nothing fancy and is located in a nondescript shopping center, the food and service were both very good. I had the red curry lunch special with chicken. This came with a choice of soup or salad -- I chose the soup. All of the lunch specials are also accompanied by jasmine rice. I especially enjoyed the entree -- the red curry sauce was very tasty and had just the right level of spiciness. Great option if you're in the mood for Thai -- I will definitely be back. read more

Great service and great food each visit! Although it can get busy, the food never takes too long to prepare.

Now, this is authentic Thai Food! I stopped in for an early lunch and ordered the "Green Curry" for under $10. It comes with your choice of a salad or soup. The flavors were beyond amazing! I knew that it was going to be good the moment I saw it. The sweet and salty broth complimented the vegetables and chicken so well. I could've just drank the liquid and been fine with it. As you can tell in my photos, I ate every bit of it. I almost licked the plate too but I was a bit shy. For the price point and quality meal, you can't beach this lunch deal! The folks here are also super kind. I am excited to try the rest of the lunch menu soon! This is about a 20-minute drive for me but worth it! read more

I'm so excited that they moved down the block to a larger space where Amante pizza used to be! They have a great menu and do an excellent job with classic Thai food. The service is always great and the ambience of the new place is lovely. read more

I've always wanted to try lad na, but have been unfortunately thwarted in my attempts to get it at other places (ran out, restaurant closed, etc.) so I was pleasantly surprised and glad to see it on the menu here! The gravy is flavorful and hearty. The portion size is also decent for the price. The squid had a nice texture but I do wish it had more flavor. I think gai lan instead of broccoli may also make it better but I love both so not really a complaint from me! Our waitress was also very nice and helpful. She advised my friend about the spice level so that her dish wouldnt be too spicy for her and my friend thought it came out perfect! read more

Bangkok 54 - Lad Na - Thai Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Bangkok 54 is right down the street from me, so I've lost count of how many times I've come. It's a cute, little place with Thai decor that mirrors a Thai household. The employees are always welcoming and happy to have guests. You can tell that the food is authentically made. The sweetness and spiciness of the red curry is so strong yet delicate and always satisfies my cravings for Thai delicacies. Before coming, I've wondered a lot about this place passing by, so I'm sure a lot of people do the same. All I have to say is: stop wondering and Thai it out yourself! read more

Bangkok 54 - Red Curry with scallops - Thai Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

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Had a delicious meal at Bangkok 54! The staff was very friendly when serving us. We wish we had gotten the dumplings steamed rather than fried, but they were still good. Worth stopping by if you're in the mood for some Thai! read more

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I was extremely satisfied with this dish when I came here on a Friday night. I did not have to experience a wait and the food was served at good timing. I came here many years ago and thought the food was good but not great. I also do takeout here from time to time to get the pad Thai with tofu which is also delicious. However, my friend and I decided to dine in and I decided to change my order up. I got the green curry with tofu and WOW I was amazed. I usually order beef at Thai places but the way they fry their tofu here is phenomenal. I also got it at a spicy level 2 and beware, it is VERY spicy. The broth is both light and creamy, and it was a perfect serving. It was so good I ordered it as takeout again 3 days later. Would HIGHLY recommend! read more

Bangkok 54 - Green Curry with Tofu (spicy level 2) - Thai Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

We live just around the corner from Bangkok 54 and feel lucky to have such a great Thai restaurant so close to us. I was skeptical at first, but the noodles we got from here were outstanding. Even my parents, who are both originally from Bangkok, thought the food was tasty. That says it all. The first Yelp review for this business was posted in 2010, but the print menu says, "Since 1992." It's located in Falconbridge Center, the strip mall at the corner of highway 54 and Farrington Road, just off I-40 exit 273. Bangkok 54 is sandwiched in between The Mardi Gras bowling and games entertainment center and a Jersey Mike's Subs. This is a casual restaurant with not much to speak of in terms of ambiance and decor. They have neat, blown-up photographs of Thai landmarks and, during my visit, they had Thai pop music playing in the background. It's not a big place. The dining room looks to seat about 35 customers comfortably (three booths, the rest tables) and there are a couple tables outside on the tiny, barely-covered patio. The restaurant reopened for dine-in months ago. I got takeout and called my order in. It was ready in about 20 minutes and I paid in person with my credit card. The menu on Bangkok 54's website appeared to be up-to-date with the in-restaurant menus I looked at while I was waiting. You can access their online menu here: http://thaibk54nc.com/menu/. The restaurant serves many dishes that are typical of a Thai restaurant in America, from massaman curry to catfish. They don't really serve anything too unique though their beef noodle soup (which my mom likes to make at home) and "rotee" (a.k.a. roti, Thai crepes with condensed milk and sugar) did catch my eye. In general, I think the selection is good; it's nice and varied. Prices are about average for a casual Thai restaurant with most entrees costing about $13 each and special entrees costing $15-17 each. $10-and-under lunch specials are available too. I ended up ordering four of the six noodle dishes offered (all the non-soup options) and papaya salad: * SS6. Papaya Salad ($8) - tomatoes, carrots, peanuts, lime juice, and green papaya * N1. Pad Thai with chicken ($11) - sauteed rice stick noodles, eggs, bean sprouts, scallions, and ground peanuts with Thai seasonings * N2. Pad Kee Mow with pork ($12) - pan-fried rice noodles with eggs, broccoli, onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, and basil leaves in a brown sauce * N3. Pad See Ew with pork ($12) - fresh flat rice noodles, pan-fried with broccoli, eggs, and special Thai sweet soy sauce * N4. Lad Na with beef ($12) - stir-fried flat noodles, broccoli, bok choy, and Thai gravy sauce Everything was excellent. I think my favorite was the Pad See Ew with pork, but the Pad Thai and Pad Kee Mow were outstanding too. On all the noodle dishes, you can choose the protein or go all veggie. Prices vary depending on what you choose. The options are chicken, tofu, mixed vegetables, beef, pork, shrimp, squid, and scallops. What I liked about Bangkok 54's Papaya Salad was its freshness, variety of ingredients, and it was prepared with plenty of fish sauce which wasn't mentioned as an ingredient on the menu (probably to not scare people away from the dish). Fish sauce is a vital ingredient in Thai papaya salad. It's super salty, but delicious and a staple ingredient in Thai cuisine. It would've been nice if there were more tomatoes and carrots in the Papaya Salad we received, but I'm just being nit-picky. The quality of the ingredients was good. All of the noodles were flavorful and well-balanced. They tasted fresh and each was quite satisfying. The noodle textures were spot-on, from the Pad Thai to the Lad Na. They had terrific bite and chew to them. The Pad Kee Mow is the same thing as "drunken noodles" (pad kee mao). Overall, I just find stir-fried noodles (not just Thai noodles, but any country's noodles) to be appetizing and comforting. What I like in particular with the Pad See Ew is the sauce that is used, giving the dish a somewhat sweet flavor. The Lad Na (rat na) is served in a thick sauce. Normally rat na is served with Chinese broccoli (gai lan), but Bangkok 54 uses bok choy instead. I prefer gai lan. Of the noodles, the Lad Na was our least favorite. Individually, I'd rate it three to four stars and the others, four to five stars. Service was fantastic. We look forward to trying more dishes here in the future. For now, my five-star rating for Bangkok 54 is only based on the dishes above. read more

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Great food and outstanding service. The coconut soup was complementary and I got the chicken drunken noodles. Both were great.

My wife's and my food was delicious and the service was excellent. We both had Thai Curries, Green and Red. The Red Curry Shrimp could not have been cooked more perfect, the shrimp had to be very fresh. My Green Curry Chicken was really good too, with Thai Basil, slivered Bamboo Shoots, and sliced red bell pepper. I highly recommend this place. read more

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How did I sleep on this restaurant for 4 years?? The beef in the noodle soup was extremely tender and the broth was comforting on a cold winter day. The spring rolls were also tasty, warmed my soul, and the plum sauce was a nice change. My friend got the green curry with a spicy level 2 and it definitely hits you hard so be aware. read more

Bangkok 54 - Beef Noodle Soup - Thai Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

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Got take out. Was delicious! Just eat crispy things right away!!! Food was amazing. I got the basil chicken and my friend the pad Thai.

The Boss says this is her favorite Thai Place where ever she has been and after eating here I agree it is pretty exceptional. Just Be patient, you will wait at peak hours (Lunch and I am Assuming Dinner Rush). I ordered Pad See Ew and steamed dumplings and the Boss ordered Pad Thai, great health score, popular place and a line out the door with 2 wonderful servers who did a great job with a full dining room and a line out the door. The place it self is sort of cool and comfortable and a Health Score of 96 is pretty amazing. If I were closer this would be my new regular place and because I am not you need to be my regular if you are living near here. I had nothing to complain about and I hope you have the same dining experience. read more

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I've made peace with Bangkok 54. I've enjoyed a few solid meals since my very negative review from 2019. BE AWARE: when you order you will be asked what spice level you want between 1-5. The first level is basically a medium level at most Thai places. The second level is that medium level supplemented by a generous handful of bird chiles. If you order levels three, four or five your food will be seasoned with ghost peppers, not bird peppers or any sort of Thai chile. You will basically get the level two spice amount supplemented by heaping handfuls of dried ghost pepper. It's an affront to Thai cooking but at least it caters to whomever just wants their food as spicy as humanly possible. At this point I just order level two and then ask for the spice tray. It's not quite as spicy as I like but it's not going to be ruined by copious amounts of ghost pepper. read more

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Overall, I was not impressed. In fact, I left with a bad taste in my mouth, and I am not talking about the food. I waited patiently several minutes to be acknowledged. Note, I am black. Why is this important? Because a Caucasian customer came in behind me, and the server/manager immediately offered to help him, even though it was obvious I had been there first. The gentleman even asked her why she was helping him versus me, and she gave him a lame excuse. Am I saying she was racist? No, what I am saying is the optics were terrible, and at minimum, she exhibted poor customer service towads me. In fact, I found her tone and demeanor to be rude and dismissive. She was definitely lacking in social graces. As for the food, I had the grilled chicken. It was bland by itself, but fine with the Chile sauce on it. The portion was pretty generous, but overall nothing to write home about. Had my client not requested this restaurant, I would have bounced. I do NOT recommend this restaurant. read more

Bangkok 54 - Grilled Chicken - Thai Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

I been Bangkok 54's customer for a really long time. I love getting takeouts from here for lunch. The pad Thai is very flavor and and I love the dry pepper spice they add to it. The portion size is huge for lunch and it comes with a small salad too for such a cheap price. read more

Bangkok 54 - Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

This place has spicy and it's no joke. They use ghost pepper from levels 3 and above. We took caution and ordered 3s to try the spicy pepper.. it was a huge mistake. I couldn't enjoy the massaman curry or pad thai without crying for water. I had to order the same dishes again at a level 2 to enjoy the taste again. I lost a few taste buds and can't imagine what a 5 would be like. The flavor was delicious after the spicy level was adjusted to our amateur taste buds. Will definitely come back and see if I can handle the heat. read more

I've been here a few times, since I live fairly close by, and never realized I hadn't reviewed it. When you're looking for a solid plate of Thai food, this is a great place to come. The staff working here are Thai and are genuinely very friendly and helpful. I always appreciate seeing their smiles. The atmosphere is pleasant. The food has always been reliable-- I love the noodle dishes. Caution: my friends who enjoy spicy food report that "the spice level is REAL at Bangkok 54"! read more

wanted to update this as we finally had a chance to dine in & see how everything is in person! the inside's decorated so nicely & very thai-oriented which is so pretty! we were greeted once we came in & told we could take any table. there were a few other customers dining in around 6:30 on a tuesday night. our server asked us what we'd like to drink then once she came back with our beverages, we were ready to order. we typically order the same thing--choo chee fish with tilapia, pad see ew, shrimp pineapple fried rice. my grandpa wanted the fried dumpling, which was really good as well! i would also recommend the fresh rolls! we waited not even ten minutes for all our dishes to arrive & it's always so delicious! my mom loves the flavor of the choo chee fish & my grandpa really enjoyed the pineapple fried rice. i personally love them all! we also ordered a chicken pad thai to-go for my sister & once we were ready for the check, she remembered to bring it out for us! she also remembers how we always order the same dishes & i told her next time we'd love to try what she recommends! if you're not sure what to order, she will definitely help you out! overall, the atmosphere of the whole place is so peaceful & leaves you with a wholesome feeling. it's great for families, friends, or even just yourself! i love how they make you feel so welcomed & are familiar with regular customers! this is by far one of my go-to places for dinner! read more

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The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful, the food is Americanized Thai but still excellent. So if you have someone in your group that isn't adventurous, you will absolutely find something they will enjoy. The hand rolled fresh rolls are great. My favorite in the area. The noodles are excellent and so are the curries. Veggie spring rolls are on point! No surprises here, just good, fresh food at very reasonable prices. read more

I stopped here on my way from a doctor's appointment and oh am I glad! The service was fast (10 min without pre-ordering) and server was friendly! Ordered the lunch special of massaman curry without cashew nuts. It was delicious!!! The only thing I wish was to have a second portion! I will definitely stop again while in town! read more

We have always loved this restaurant but things have changed since they moved. Recently 2 of us got sick and had had the same dish with tofu. Then when I tried to call them to tell them no one answered the phone-ever! Sadly we probably won't go back. read more

I've been going to Bangkok for many years, and Bangkok is and has always been a solid choice whether dining in or for takeout. It's not always perfect, but it always leaves me wanting more. The Pad Thai is truly unique and I prefer it to any other Pad Thai I've had (and I once spent two weeks in Thailand purely searching in vain for a better one). Another favorite of mine is the house fried rice. I recommend asking for the spice tray and limes, and you'll be able to modify it to your liking. The service is great and professional. Bangkok 54 is a real gem and I am confident it will continue to be a staple in the area for years to come. I've moved away from the area now, but whenever I return Bangkok 54 is always a must-have. Out of all of the restaurants in the Triangle area, this is the one that I truly miss when I am gone. read more

Bangkok 54 - Pad Thai and Chicken Satay - Thai Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

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This was recommended by a friend of mine who knows I like to eat plant based and healthy. This evening was my second time here and I unfortunately had same waitress as Saturday. I'd give it 5 stars for food selection , and price but the new waitress needs customer service training. The food is delicious but the new waitress has no warmth and no friendliness from the minute you enter. when I asked for more sauce and when I said thank you when she brought it - she says nothing. No smile. Nothing. Both times I left a 20% tip ..& will see if I can come on a day with a better waitress who appreciates a tip and a person dining out patronizing a restaurant during this time of inflation read more

I've long graduated from UNC and moved on from Chapel Hill, but Bangkok 54 is still one of the few restaurants I return to when I visit, just for the Pad Thai. It's been 7 years since I was introduced to this place, and things have changed, including the interior decor, the pricing, the staff, and the type of spice they use in the food. The way they make the Pad Thai has changed a bit as well, but amazing flavor hasn't changed much, and it's what I'll continue to return for. My go-to is the chicken Pad Thai, spice level 1; anything above spice level 2 gets real spicy real fast, so I would approach with caution. You can add extra noodles for $2, and it increases the portion size enough to split the dish in half and save for a takeaway meal to eat later. Overall, definitely a must-try and an established top contender in Chapel Hill for delicious Thai food. read more

Bangkok 54 - Chicken Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Food was incredible. Came out fast but good God almighty... don't ask for medium spicy. It will light your face and stomach up. Waitress kept our water glass full but don't expect any conversation. read more