Hong Kong

409

271

761

3 months ago

Still in search of my go to Chinese food restaurant. Saw this place nearby and decided to try it out before driving home. The food was made fast and was nice and hot. It's definitely a take out spot, but I honestly prefer that. The food was pretty good! Im not use to peas and carrots in my fried rice where I'm from, but it didn't mess with the flavor as much as I thought. I also got 2 egg rolls and they were a nice size for the price! read more

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Maryann T.

33

54

8

5 months ago

Love the food. Picked it up. It's very clean and staff is pleasant. I just wish they deliver.

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Joy C.

71

34

0

8 months ago

Excellent value, fast & friendly takeout service. Veggie fried rice had plenty of veggies! Not fancy but a great example of the genre.

Helpful 1

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

James E.

Elite 25

3

47

89

2 years ago

Quintessential east coast Chinese place. General Tsos was crispy, saucy and tender- exactly as it should be. Crab rangoons and egg roll were both crispy, without the oily taste that's common at other places. Whole order took ten minutes. No seating inside, this is takeout only! read more

See all

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 1

Oh no 1

Jesse O.

0

2

0

8 months ago

The best value in town, fast and friendly service. A family favorite for take out. I like the tofu dishes and my daughter likes the chicken. Treat yourself! read more

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Madison P.

3

176

129

2 years ago

This is our favorite Chinese takeout place in the area. Amazing portions for the price, and they have really great tofu dishes. I always get the General Tsos Tofu! read more

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Raymond Z.

0

1

0

11 months ago

The food is amazing. I went there with my family for vacation and we pass by the restaurant. The workers are really nice to us and the service is great. read more

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Kylie B.

2

26

57

2 years ago

Hong Kong is mt favorite chinese take out spot in the area. I am a college student and the portions are amazing for the price. I love the szechuan chicken but my favorite item is the steamed dumplings. Theyre huge! The service is decently quick. Never had any issues with my order being wrong read more

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Erin R.

Elite 25

1

35

30

5 years ago

Fantastic food at great prices for the most part. Hole in the wall type of place but that made it all the more enjoyable for me. We shared the hot and spicy beef combination, vegetable lo mein, general tso tofu, spring rolls, and crab rangoons. All so yummy. Was particularly happy with how the lo mein tasted and also pleased that general tso tofu was on the menu (I usually ask for a substitution). New favorite Chinese restaurant near Chapel Hill. Note that it is take out only for covid! And the takeout was impressively fast at 10-15 min read more

Hong Kong - Menu - Chinese Near Me - Carrboro, North Carolina

Hong Kong - Lunch special menu - Chinese Near Me - Carrboro, North Carolina

See all

Helpful 2

Thanks 0

Love this 1

Oh no 0

Kong L.

464

1561

4415

3 years ago

I love to support my mom and pops restaurants and decided to try a different take out option. I ordered sesame chicken and egg drop wonton soup. In my opinion -- good but not great. I felt that my food lacked in flavor. I'm also not a fan of the choice of wonton chips for my soup. I've always been a fan of the fresh fried wonton chips but this place carry the pre-fried ones. read more

Helpful 4

Thanks 0

Love this 3

Oh no 1

Greg D.

73

4

2

2 years ago

Hands down this is the place to go when you want American Chinese food. The price is right and the food is always great and make at an amazing fast speed. read more

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 1

Ogie O.

0

9

0

4 years ago

Pros +sloppy tasty Chinese junk food +good portions, prices, and variety +friendly staff +child labor faster on register and phone (relax it's a family business and Mensa kid will never mess up your order) Cons -coping with your impending diabetes and heart attack -very busy pre-Covid prepare to wait read more

Helpful 1

Thanks 0

Love this 4

Oh no 0

Cole M.

1

152

6

4 years ago

If you're looking for great americanized Chinese food at a good price, this is the spot for you. It won't blow you away, but it has big portions that taste very yummy for a reasonable price. I'll stop by again whenever I want some take out Chinese. read more

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Alvin K.

0

2

0

3 years ago

Great food! Friendly service;always offers extra condiments. Our go to take home! Crab Rangoons read more

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Shannon Z.

0

11

4

2 years ago

Shhhhhhh. Don't tell anyone. They're also open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The perfect traditional Americanized Chinese takeout.

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Tom R.

3

5

0

2 years ago

Meh! Not bad, not good. The most positive thing I can say is that they have a 99% sanitation rating, food portions are generous, the food is fairly priced, and the food was still hot by the time I got home. Negatives? They may have earned a 99% sanitation rating in the kitchen, but the takeout ordering area is dirty. Food is bland. Coming from the SF Bay area where most Mom and Pop Chinese places are pretty decent, this place is edible, but not really all that good. Unfortunately, that's not enough to make me want to come back. So, Meh! read more

Helpful 1

Thanks 0

Love this 1

Oh no 0

G A.

0

10

0

3 years ago

This takeout restaurant has really gotten much better. The egg foo yung is the best I've ever had. Moo shu pork and garlic chicken with chicken breast were terrific. Nice people, good service. Do not order the crab Rangoon read more

Helpful 1

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Serendipity S.

0

40

13

3 years ago

Super Friendly Staff! Food is hot and tasty. One ofmy favorite restaurants in the area.

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Catherine A.

1

11

0

4 years ago

Great family owned restaurant, good food for a good price. They have been excellent with covid precautions from the very beginning, so I always feel safe picking up from them. read more

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Mr. H.

35

56

160

14 years ago

Before giving a bad review on Yelp, especially of a local business, I like to go back a few times to see if it was just an off day for their staff before making my decision. Unfortunately, after going to Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant several times for lunch and dinner I cannot say that I will be going back there again, which is sad because I really like to frequent local places. The service was fair but quick and I liked the fact that I could call and pick up the food. The interior of this feels shabby and a bit greasy. When I sat down to wait for my food I noticed that the table had a greasy film on it. This is not the type of place where one would like to eat there due to the grimy feeling there was in the seating area. After that I called in advance so I would not have to wait inside for too long. As for the food, it was nothing special and I felt underwhelmed. The several dishes that I had were: -Hunan Beef felt too salty and there was too much sauce and not enough beef in it. The little bit of beef on the plate had a weird taste to it and never ordered it again. -Kung Pao Chicken with Peanuts had a weird consistency to it, and again it was saturated with sauce and sodium. -Boneless Spare Ribs had way too much fat on it to eat; a few of the pieces were mostly fat. -Egg Drop Soup was too salty to really enjoy it. -Steamed broccoli with white rice was below average with the broccoli being a little too old and soggy for my taste. Sometimes, hole in the wall kind of places are hidden gems and I had hoped that this place would be that due to the convenience but this place is not for those that like good food. It's for those who value price. Although it is not to say this place does not meet a certain niche, but I think after trying this place a few times that I am not part of their niche as I like good food. read more

Hong Kong - two cars parked in front of a restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Carrboro, North Carolina

Helpful 3

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Stephen L.

3

17

0

4 years ago

If you want standard carryout "Chinese" food, this restaurant is the best place in Carrboro/Chapel Hill. (That's not saying much.) The food is reliable, tasty, and decent value. (My teenage kids love it.) The food is cooked quickly, and they have never messed up my order. Carryout only (since spring 2020). No delivery, no seating. read more

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Darvan C.

1

63

1

8 years ago

Just got takeout and it was a mistake. Garden variety flavorless mush. The General Tso's and the chicken with broccoli are not noticeably different in flavor--but maybe that's not fair because they don't taste like anything? Awful. I hate this town and its lousy, limited food options. Update: I threw the 95% uneaten food in the woods and all the wildlife died send help read more

Helpful 1

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Nino R.

Elite 13

327

2727

1596

8 years ago

You don't have to be good when the options are limited. I'm not a fan of writing poor reviews about businesses but this place, man this place was terrible. Ordered a $9 Chicken w/ Broccoli combo, probably the safest thing you can order at a Chinese food takeout, and it was bad. It was bad like Panda Express bad. Couldn't taste the soy sauce or much of anything really. Bland Chinese food is hard to come by, but I found it the day I decided to eat lunch here. Oh boy. And the price for what was offered didn't match up to combos I'm used to. The portion was smallish. I had to eat the egg roll just to fill up. Usually, I don't need to do that. Combo didn't come with a drink either. Only saving grace were the little kids that worked here. They were hilarious and kept me entertained while I waited 20 minutes for my order. And no, they weren't busy. There was only one order ahead of me. But what are you gonna do right? It's freakin Carrboro... read more

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 1

Oh no 0

Jodi A.

2

10

0

8 years ago

We finally found a really good Chinese restaurant! Our family has a vegetarian diet so we ordered Kung Pao with mixed vegetables and Broccoli with garlic sauce. We had the option of fried rice or white rice as a side so we ordered fried rice. Yum! It's a family owned place with a 99% score for cleanliness. Very reasonable pricing as well! We will definitely order again. read more

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Kate C.

61

14

4

5 years ago

I love this local business that is family owned. I get steamed broccoli with garlic sauce on the side. Fresh and healthy food. Wonderful people! Go!! read more

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Paul E.

53

2

0

6 years ago

Best local Chinese food! I almost want to keep it as a secret, but honestly it is the highest quality and greatest value in the area.

Helpful 1

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Passion A.

64

16

4

4 years ago

10/10 would recommend! Every time I've ever eaten here the food quality is always PERFECT!

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Hailey S.

Elite 19

157

63

536

8 years ago

I recently ordered takeout from Hong Kong. Unfortunately, I don't think I will order from here again. It took longer for my order to be ready than estimated, but I didn't have to wait too long. Everyone was very nice though. The food was okay. I was surprised that some of the items weren't what I expected. I did like the chicken fried rice. I ordered based on the menu listed on their website, but I realized in the store that it didn't reflect their current menu or prices. While the actual prices were not that high, it was more than I anticipated. Definitely look at the picture someone posted on here for an accurate menu. read more

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

M B.

1

20

2

6 years ago

Fair Chinese food at a fair price. The orders are always correct and promptly filled. The service is always very good and the location is clean. read more

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Justin L.

0

2

0

4 years ago

Trash food was terrible and overpriced and smelled like cigs on inside was tempted to take food back never again!!

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Kevin M.

19

40

54

9 years ago

Great service and the food is always fresh! Great prices too. Always ready when they say it will be. Quick access off of Highway 54. It's so easy to grab a quick take home meal that you can trust to be perfect. The staff is always friendly and there are big smiles every time we visit. read more

Helpful 1

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Kathryn M.

99

3

0

4 years ago

So proud of them! Been coming to this family owned restaurant since 2007! My kids love their sweet and sour chicken. I love their dumplings! Their sauce is sooo yummy! read more

Helpful 0

Thanks 1

Love this 0

Oh no 0

John T.

1

30

0

16 years ago

Before coming out to Chapel Hill, I was spoiled because the local Chinese Restaurant really took care of me (cooked off menu, let me try other dishes for free, etc.) and, on top of it all, made great food. So, when I came out here I was hoping that I could find a place that could compare to the one back home but wasn't holding my breath. Well, no need to hold my breath ... Hong Kong is great. They are really friendly, the food is delicious and it is very affordable. True there isn't much of a dining room (more like a fast food restaurant) but I really only get take out anyway. read more

Helpful 4

Thanks 0

Love this 2

Oh no 0

Sophie D.

0

1

0

5 years ago

This place charges about double what they advertise. When you call and place an order, they don't inform you about the price difference until you arrive and there's a pressure to pay way outside what you budgeted. Even when ordering online through other sites, they'll still charge double what that site said your total was. I'm surprised this is even legal. read more

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Nicky C.

0

3

0

6 years ago

This is the best place to eat lunch or dinner because the service is nice and is very clean and also there are plugs in the ceiling so you can charge your phone read more

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Tiffany S.

2

4

0

12 years ago

Went here for the first time tonight, and was actually impressed. Was a little scared because of the reviews, but the food was good. I had the General Tso combination and it was delicious. Chicken was cooked perfectly, fried rice not overly greasy. My son had the chicken with Garlic Sauce and his vegetable looked fresh and crisp. He said it was very good. My husband had Chicken Fried Rice and spring rolls. My husband requested no salt or soy sauce when cooking and the accomodate him happily. He enjoyed his food as well. In will definitely be back when in the mood for quick,cheap and good chinese take-out.Keep in mind that good,cheap and quick, generally dont go together!! usually you can only get 2 out of 3. If you want a sit down experience, try Gourmet Kingdom, they are also quite good, but offer a more authentic menu and taste @ twice the price of Hong Kong. read more

Helpful 2

Thanks 0

Love this 1

Oh no 0

Alexander B.

0

1

0

5 years ago

Try any tofu dish with their fried rice. Leave a $5 tip. Enjoy your afternoon & evening.

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Jennifer J.

27

17

1

7 years ago

Flavorful fried rice, husband likes their General Tso's chicken. Pretty standard menu options. Chicken is crispy - good amount of food for the price. Never a long wait - it's our go to place for take out (easy parking) read more

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Shawna C.

0

16

3

8 years ago

We order food from here at least once a month. Love the lo mein noodles and sesame chicken. Very quick, usually ready 10 minutes from when I place the call. Super friendly family run business. Welove it! read more

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Pete M.

0

1

0

6 years ago

Literally the worst Chinese food I ever had in life, the use the lowest quality ingredients

Helpful 1

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Page 1 of 2

See more reviews

More info about Hong Kong

602 Jones Ferry Rd
Ste R
Carrboro, NC 27510
Directions
(919) 942-0850
Call Now
Visit Website
http://www.trianglerestaurants.com/HongKong

Full menu

Hours

What time does Hong Kong open?

Hong Kong opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Hong Kong close?

Hong Kong closes at 9:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 11:00 AM - 9:30 PM

Payment methods

Does Hong Kong take credit cards?

Yes, Hong Kong takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Hong Kong have catering options?

No, Hong Kong does not have catering options.

Does Hong Kong serve alcohol?

No, Hong Kong does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Hong Kong have TVs?

Yes, Hong Kong has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Hong Kong have bike parking?

Yes, Hong Kong has bike parking.

Does Hong Kong have outdoor seating?

No, Hong Kong does not have outdoor seating options.

Does Hong Kong have parking?

Yes, Hong Kong has parking options.

Other Amenities

Does Hong Kong have free WiFi?

No, Hong Kong does not have free WiFi.

More Info

Health Score

You might also consider

Verify this business for free

People searched for Chinese 3,998 times last month within 15 miles of this business.

Verify this business

Explore benefits

Gourmet Kingdom

3.6(367 reviews)

1.2 mi

In town for my niece's graduation and went here for her graduation celebration. This place is no…read morefrills but the food is great. We ordered several dishes and my favorite are the dan dan noodles, crispy fish and sesame tofu. I didn't take any pictures since we were all hungry. The only glitch was my brother ordered salt and pepper calamari and the waitress thought we said salt and pepper ribs. I didn't think she spoke or understood English very well. She was the only waitress working. We were the only customers there and slowly there were more.

This restaurant is conveniently located in Carrboro with parking available. I ordered the mapo…read moretofu, Kung Pao lotus root, eggplant with garlic sauce all to-go. The staff member I interacted with was super kind and gave me extra fortune cookies and utensils, which I appreciated. The vibe is definitely hole in the wall, but you can tell it's a family-run and that they care a lot about the food. The food was solid and it had that mala flavor that I was looking for. Portion sizes were pretty generous and they gave me a ton of rice with each dish. Overall, decent Sichuanese food!

Pork rib and cilantro

S17. Sesame Tofu

See all

S17. Sesame Tofu S12. Ma Po Tofu

Szechuan Village

4.2(86 reviews)

4.9 mi

This was an awesome experience for a native New Yorkers, the Bao was wicked delicious and the…read morePeking Duck rivaled what I have had in Chinatown NYC , and the impressive hospitality was so special.

Tried this place for first time tonight. Very impressed with the menu diversity. We had crab…read moreRangoon, Singapore noodles and Szechuan beef. Portion size was outstanding, probably two meals for us. Prices moderate to slightly high depending on the option. Only issue I had was both our dishes were very salty. Maybe we just haven't had authentic Szechuan for a while, but it was very salty, especially the Szechuan beef. My taste buds were numbed and it wasn't spice. Otherwise we liked it very much.

Leftovers togo bag!

Not as spicy as it looks! Delicious!

See all

Jade Palace Restaurant

3.3(191 reviews)

1.0 mi

The best Chinese restaurant in Chapel Hill! The vegetables are always fresh, the seafood is better…read morethan ANY restaurant in the area and they have a huge menu! I've been coming to Jade Palace for 20+ years and it is always great! A family owned and run business!

Good basic Chinese food. They offer brown rice so that's a plus. Not sure if they are back to…read moredoing table service. I always do take out. Prices seem reasonable.

Dumpling with Chili Oil

See all

? Doesn't do a single thing

Sister Liu's Kitchen

4.5(303 reviews)

6.0 mi

This place is unbelievably good. My wife and I stop here ev when we travel to see family. One on…read morethe way there and one on the way back. Both times we can't get enough of how flavorful and satisfying the food tastes. The noodle dishes have such good flavors that catch and hold onto the bouncy homemade noodles. The dumplings have a simple texture and softness to them that hold up until you bite in and they explode with the filling. We haven't found a bad dumpling combination yet. You do order outside on a kiosk so plan to eat at a picnic table or your car. Sometimes they have a small room open where you can eat.

Very solid meh. It's ready fast, is warm and soft and comforting, but tastes like nothing. I don't…read moreget the hype.

B3 Beef Cilantro dumplings. 15 for $22.31.

See all

P2 Pork Chive dumplings. 15 for $20.60.

Wheat

4.2(43 reviews)

2.0 mi

We typically order from Jade Palace but decided to branch off and Wheat didn't disappoint. I…read moreappreciate being able to order delivery directly from the store and it arrived promptly and fresh! We ordered the beef "burrito," which is beef wrapped in a scallion pancake, with Peking duck sauce, the General Tsaos chicken, and noodles with scallion oil. We added on a soup and the cucumber salad to get the discount and it honestly was amazing. Everything had so much flavor and there was so much we wanted to try! The only thing was that the noodles were a little bland and clumped together but I was able to doctor them up, and I wish the beef appetizer came with a dipping sauce. Overall though, I cannot wait to order again and this might be our next date night. Definitely a hidden gem in Chapel Hill!

2nd time coming here, but probably not returning for a third. My girl & I entered to see a less…read morethan ideal Sanitation Score (low A), and we got seated right away. Our original plan was to get 1 Braised Beef Noodle Soup and 1 Beef Filet & Tripe that we'd both share, but we only got half of that plan fulfilled this time. The waiter said that they are out of the tripe appetizer, which we enjoyed in our first visit few months ago. So we were really disappointed that they were out of their best appetizer. Wheat is a small indoor restaurant in downtown Chapel Hill, on the same spot as where another bad Chinese restaurant used to be. Its cramped space and uninviting ambiance make Wheat an unpleasant spot to eat. It took around 15 min. for us to get our 1 order of Braised Beef Noodle Soup, which tasted the same as we remembered when we first tried it. It comes with about 4 chunks of braised beef, 1 egg. 1 baby bokchoy, and noodles in spicy & sour soup with chili oil. $14+ for a beef noodle dish like this is not bad but I can think of other restaurants in Triangle NC that serve a similar beef noodle soup with better ambiance and customer service. Overall Score: 2.4/5

Inside. View from entrance.

Fried Squid

See all

Pork Bun

Pho Happiness

4.0(140 reviews)

1.4 mi

The best sushi I've ever had! The green dragon roll with chili sauce was incredible…read more After walking around for an hour, I tried this restaurant. I'm definitely coming back!

PHO IS SOOOOO FLAVORFUL! Oh my goodness, i love this place. I'd eat here everyday if I could afford…read moreit

See all

Hunam Chinese Restaurant

3.2(129 reviews)

2.3 mi

I think they have the best Chinese food in the CH area. We go there for eat-in or carry out from…read moreHillsborough. They understand that spicy food, which is generally my preference should actually be spicy, but the old-style Cantonese-American style dishes like egg foo young and Moo goo guy pan are perfectly seasoned and delicious. When you eat in the service is always prompt and efficient, when getting carry out the food always seems to be ready just before I get there. This has been our favorite Chinese food spot for almost 20 years.

Really great Chinese restaurant! I ordered takeout from here, and it was ready in about 20 mins. I…read moreordered the combo meal with orange chicken and white rice (and it came with wonton soup), eggplant with garlic sauce, steamed veggies with tofu, mongolian beef, and crab rangoons. The entrees come with white rice. They load up the portions of the eggplant, chicken, and beef, and they were all so flavorful! Not too watery like what other people said. My favorite was the eggplant though, such a classic! I would definitely come here again to try some of their more authentic stuff because it was really good!

Beef Chow Fun, seafood tofu hot pot, shrimp special - soy sauce based, garlic sauce vegetable dish - vegetable of the day

See all

Authentic Chinese Menu page 1/3 (5/23/2022)

Rasa Malaysia

4.2(232 reviews)

2.2 mi

Rasa Malaysia was splendid. Maybe my expectations were low for a Malaysian restaurant in the…read moreTriangle, but they were well above my expectations. Service was top-notch, with beautiful decor and plants that make it good for casual or intimate dinners, and most importantly, the food was good. We got the chicken mushroom lettuce wraps, which I could've continued to eat for the whole meal (5+/5). We also got the assam shrimp and calamari, which was sweet, tart, and spicy -- 5/5. We also tried the pineapple fried rice, which I wasn't a fan of, but my friend loved it. I look forward to going back for more.

I've had Rasa Malaysia in my sights for a while & finally had the opportunity to visit. The food…read moredid not disappoint! Everything we had was well seasoned and generous portions. The Wat Tan Hor has the desired wok essence that is the hallmark of a well made Hor fun. I really enjoyed my Nasi Lemak which is a dish that is a challenge to find down here in the Triangle. The Char Siu Wantan soup was flavorful with the right type of chewy egg noodles that's very familiar to lovers of Cantonese cuisine. Service was excellent and attentive. I really appreciated that they cleaned the service carts in between serving. The restaurant was beautifully decorated and situated in a nice walkable area with plenty of shopping. This will be added onto my go-to lists for sure!

Laksa

See all

Entrance

Cham Thai Cuisine At Carrboro

4.3(162 reviews)

1.3 mi

I was excited to try Cham Thai it after reading a number of enthusiastic reviews, particularly from…read moreCalifornians who said it reminded them of the kind of delicious authentic Thai food that's easy to find out there and that I got used to living in Los Angeles for five years. Our party of four was seated immediately at 6:30pm on a Friday evening. We ordered three dishes: - pad see ew with shrimp - red curry with shrimp - massaman curry with tofu The pad see ew was the standout: the large shrimp and the broccoli were cooked perfectly, and it had good flavor overall. The two curries were disappointing. The tofu in the massaman curry was cut very small and seemed over-fried, and the sauce lacked the creamy richness I associate with that dish -- the kind that comes from potatoes simmering in the curry for a long time (and the potatoes seemed barely cooked). The red curry had only two pieces of eggplant (!) and was overwhelmed by too many red and green bell peppers -- they dominated the flavor profile. Like the pad see ew, the red curry did include large, well-cooked shrimp, which was its saving grace. Both curry dishes also had far more bamboo shoots than seemed necessary (as another Yelper notes, about 5x what other places put in). Using so much of an an inexpensive filler vegetable looks like a way the restaurant is trying to save money -- just sayin'. I also tasted a companion's tom kha soup, which was essentially warm coconut milk with very little additional flavor. More bamboo shoots... One note about both serving sizes and presentation: the serving platters at Cham Thai are extremely wide and very shallow, which spreads the food out into a very thin layer over a large area and gives the impression of a larger portion of food than is actually there (noting this because many reviews say that the "portions are huge" -- not our experience). For diners needing gluten-free options, the messaging from the staff was very confusing. At first we were told confidently by our server that "any dish on the menu could be easily be made gluten-free" because the kitchen "has three sauces: regular, vegan, and gluten-free." When we ordered a dish gluten-free, however, the server paused, said he "needed to check something," left, and returned to say that dish could NOT be prepared gluten-free after all (?). A "Cashew Nut" entree ordered gluten-free arrived missing the cashews; after checking with the kitchen, the server explained they had been omitted because the fried cashews in the dish could not be guaranteed gluten-free due to cross-contamination. It would have been helpful to know that ahead of time, or given raw cashews when the dish was served to us. Our server apologized and eventually gave us a bowl of raw cashews on the side. It's also worthy of note that NONE of the eleven dishes they call "Recommendations" on the menu are vegetarian (see photo). All in all, our meal at Cham Thai didn't quite live up to the restaurant's Yelp reviews. There is better Thai food in the Chapel Hill/Carrboro area.

Clean Asian decor. Very friendly and speedy service. You can't beat the deals on the lunch special…read morewhich comes with fried wontons and a soup or salad. The salad was simple but delicious. Just lettuce and spiraled carrots with what I assumed was grated carrots with a tasty ginger sauce added. The fried wontons on the plate come with a sweet dipping sauce. I ordered the Spicy Bamboo Shoots with chicken which was hot enough to get a reaction from my body. But not sweating hot. The dish was very tasty and satisfying. I'll have to come back for lunch and try some of their other specials.