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    Moon River Thai

    4.5 (175 reviews)
    ModerateThai
    Open • 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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    Good for kids

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    Upstairs dining room
    Vince M.

    What the pho?!! Everything that our lunch party of twelve tried at this little family-run Thai joint was PHOnominal! Half of our group ordered their savory pho (pronounced phuh). Both chicken and beef versions were downright delicious. I went with my favorite Thai rice noodle dish, Pad See Ew, which was perfectly prepared and presented. The piping hot spring rolls were low on grease and high in flavor. Our delightful server, Tri, was friendly, patient and attentive. Sanitation score was an A and everything was clean. Decor is sparce but atmosphere is pleasant. Overall, I'd say this place is definitely a Gotta Try. We hope to return on our next trip from Charlotte to our hometown of Danville.

    Steak pho
    Jennifer N.

    Some of my husband's coworkers had been here many times and loved the food. We decided to give it a try. It's a small place, so there might be a little wait. It looks like a family run business. I had the pineapple fried rice with chicken and my husband had the Thai fried rice with steak (not pictured). The waitress got his order wrong (misunderstanding) and gave him steak pho. but she replaced it with the fried rice. I highly recommend this place. Everything was delicious.

    Chicken Satay
    April W.

    Looks can be deceiving; we almost didn't go inside due to the outside appearance. Once we got inside it was cute with nice table settings that were worthy of a date night. The waitress was super nice and attentive. We got Chicken Satay; Tom Kha with tofu for the protein (not pictured but also beautiful); Panang Curry with chicken for the protein; "Crispy" Garlic Duck (to be fair, it was not even close to crispy when it arrived at the table due to the sauce it was in but it had great flavor) My husband and I are daydreaming about going back and trying everything on the menu. We will be back.

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    Kara M.

    Don't let the exterior fool you! This place had some of the best Thai food I've had in a while. The drinks were excellent!! The dining area is small & cozy. The service was phenomenal-very attentive & friendly! Will definitely be back!

    Pad-Pad See-Ew Noodle
    Tennell M.

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE this place.. It's definitely a hidden gem in Danville but man am I so glad to have found it.. Food is amazing. Staff is so accommodating and friendly.. This spot is definitely my go to for date night.

    George M.

    Even though the waiter got our order wrong and we never received our Thai tea, this is the best option for Thai food in the Danville area. Our bill was adjusted, the food was good, and we enjoyed both of our dishes.

    Tonight's special - Golden pampano (whole fried fish with pineapple chili sauce, vegetables, and jasmine rice)
    Ashley S.

    We have been to Moon River many times during the 5 years we've lived in Danville. They have the absolute BEST Thai food we have ever tried. Tonight we went to celebrate our anniversary, and everything was excellent. Dinner starts with a salad served with the world's BEST peanut dressing - it is to die for. We ordered the vegetable crispy roll appetizer (always delicious!). I had the special which was a whole fried fish with chili sauce and vegetables. My husband had crispy stir fried pork (listed as fried chicken, duck, or pork). The entrees come with a generous portion of jasmine rice (great to help cool down the spice if you order a spicy dish). Previously we have had the Thai iced tea, which is ultra refreshing and sweet, Thai fried rice with shrimp, pineapple fried rice with shrimp or tofu, cashew stir fry, basil stir fry, and pad see-ew with tofu and vegetables. Every meal we have tried has been delicious. If you don't like spicy food, don't worry. There are plenty of mild options on the menu. They have a spice level listed on the menu at the bottom right hand corner. I am so happy to live just a couple minutes away. We will definitely keep returning!!

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    I've had a lot of Thai and Moon River is always the best. Great service and nice atmosphere too!

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    Very tasty. I had pad see ew beef and crispy vegetable spring rolls. All were very fresh and flavorful. Great service as well.

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    It is a hidden gem in Danville, VA. I recommend the Spicy Noodles if you go there. Service is quick at Moon River Thai as well.

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    Best kept secret in Danville!! I always go here to get my Thai fix. Never had anything bad from here.

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    Dumplings were mushy, peanut sauce a bit watery,, pad Thai and basil beef were good., brown rice should be added as an option ..,

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    Excellent food! We eat here every time we are in Danville! Love the green curry! Service is fantastic!

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    Ate at this place for 6 years and has always had some good Thai food! And their Thai tea is so good!

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    Rustic Barn Restaurant

    4.9(58 reviews)
    10.8 mi

    Housed at the end of a highway strip mall outside of Danville, Rustic Barn is neither rustic nor a…read morebarn. It is, improbably, a fantastic Asian fusion restaurant. Yes, you read that right. The idiosyncrasies do not stop with the name. Inside, The Rustic Barn offers an intimate space with low lighting and some interesting décor: random photos of locomotives adorn the wall. The menu skews Thai albeit with some Japanese dishes (gyoza, teriyaki, yaki udon) and a few (a burger, a steak and potatoes) that fit the establishment's rurally suggestive name. The proprietor, Jeb, is gracious and accommodating as well as a showman who likes to joke with his guests. His promise of "everything fresh, everything homemade" is a lot to live up to, but the kitchen here has the chops to deliver on that promise. Our group went with a pair of starters (crab rangoons and gyoza), a pair of curries (roadhouse and green), and a pair of noodle dishes (yaki udon and pad Thai). Everything was attractively plated and delicious. The rangoons were hand-formed into delicate shapes and contained plenty of filling while the gyoza were nice and crisp. My entrée was the roadhouse curry: the house version of Massaman. A hearty dish, it boasted thick-cut vegetables and a rich sauce done to the desired (a little bit spicy) level of heat. Prices are moderate (entrees start in the upper teens), but portions are plenty filling. Given how many Danville restaurants were closed on a Sunday evening, I count myself lucky that The Rustic Barn was not among them. If you come here seeking country cooking, you'll be confused and perhaps disappointed. But if you know what you're getting yourself into, the combination of personable service and tasty food in an offbeat location makes this the epitome of a hidden gem.

    Wow!! What a fantastic find. We are out here for a few days from Nashville and decided to give this…read moreplace a go. The food is amazing, authentic, wonderfully prepared and delicious!!! We had Yaki Udon, Pad Thai and Fried Wonton. All the food is fresh and prepared as to perfection!! We also tried the amazing home made lemonade. Everything was wonderful!! Would recommend to anyone looking for a great place to eat. The owner is so kind, informative and caring. Love this place!!! I would give 6 stars if I could. I am Gluten Free and was well taken care of!

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    The Basil Leaf Sushi & Thai - Soup and eggroll (complimentary with lunch menu)

    The Basil Leaf Sushi & Thai

    4.3(226 reviews)
    49.9 mi
    •$$

    Food was so amazing and authentic got there during closing hours and they still was happy to serve…read moreus! The restaurant is very chill and classy very nice place for sum good food!!!

    My family stopped in for dinner and we all enjoyed our meals. We started with the calamari and the…read morecrab Rangoons. The calamari were very large in comparison to others I've had. They had a nice batter and I really liked the sauces that came with them. However, the calamari was a bit tougher and chewy than I like. The crab Rangoons were amazing though. They had that nice crisp to them and were super cheesy but still had the nice balance of the imitation crab. The inside had a nice flavor and seasoning to it as well. For my entree, I ordered the Pad Mamaung (Cashew Nut) with chicken. I enjoyed the flavor but wish there was a bit more. The sauce was really runny and I think if it was thickened up it would have had a stronger flavor. I also ordered it "a little spicy" and there was no spice. I never know about spice levels because they're subjective. I would get the medium spice next time. I tried the red curry at a hot spice level and it was a tad bit too hot for me. I would say I have a moderate spice tolerance and like a spicy flavor but don't want it to overpower the food. The vegetables in the cashew dish were very good and I loved the balance of flavors. I would definitely order this dish again! I also taste tested the basil fried rice with shrimp and really enjoyed it!

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    Simply Thai - Steak pad thai

    Simply Thai

    3.7(173 reviews)
    34.8 mi
    •$$

    After finding out our go to dinner spot was closed on tuesdays we decided to go to the closest…read morething to it which was simply thai. We were greeted by workers upon entrance with a beautiful formalish dining room area that almost feels intimate. The tom yum soup was a bit saltier than what I expected it to be but i loved the big chunks of tomat. I wasnt the biggest fan of the mushrooms in the soup. I did enjoy the chicken lettuce wraps. I also ordered a roll of sushi which tasted delicious. The server was well attentive and our food came out rather quickly. Overall the food seemed a bit salty for my taste but i did enjoy the sushi as well as the ambiance.

    I have been wanting to try this place for a few yrs and I finally made it!…read more My good friend met me for lunch here. I am obsessed with all Asian food, but Thai is by far my fave. As soon as I saw they had a patio, I got excited as I love eating outside and yesterday was the perfect weather for it. We went inside and requested outside seating. When we walked in, I fell in love with the inside vibe. Very cozy, intimate and beautiful artwork. We decided to order: Veggie spring rolls appetizer Las Vegas sushi roll Tempura crab roll Spicy drunken noodles with chicken (no carrots) Khao Poon Soup Pros: Beautiful presentations for each dish Flavorful Good customer service Ensured our drink glasses were never empty Awesome and nice size patio with umbrellas Clean bathroom Beautiful inside decor Great vibe Cons: The drunken noodles was good and I would get it again, but I have had better. It could have been a tad bit more Flavorful, but that may (or may not) have something to do with the spice level or lack thereof.

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    Spicy drunken noodles with shrimp Thai hot.

    Asian Harbor

    Asian Harbor

    4.3(186 reviews)
    36.5 mi
    •$$

    BEWARE OF THE RED PEPPER SYMBOL on the menu!!!! If you love spicy, indulge! If you are sensitive or…read morecan't handle spice, run faaaaar away from these items. Most places put a pepper symbol and it's not spicy at all, but this single red pepper symbol means business!!!!!! I'm sensitive to spice at the moment so eating my food was a bit of a marathon....but in a good way! Think runny nose & sweating hot with tons of delicious flavor. To start, we served wonton strips with a white yum yum type sauce which was a nice surprise. For our app we had the crab puffs (crab ragoons) which of course were not spicy, perfectly crispy and had the right amount of filling. I also ordered a dragon roll which came out after my main entree since the sushi bar was backed up. This actually worked out perfect because the cream cheese in the roll was a great way to calm the spice in my main entree. The mango and crab on the roll were very fresh, and the size was also pretty hefty for being an 8 piece roll. I could have easily made this into a lighter full meal. For my main entree I got the spicy basil with chicken (red pepper sign alert!!!), brown rice and miso soup. The miso soup was good as expected, the brown rice was cooked to perfection and served in a side bowl, and the main entree was plentiful with perfectly cooked veggies & chicken! This dish brought the heat but in a very good way!!! I couldn't get enough of that spicy basil flavor!!!! I only ate half the dish so looking forward to a delicious lunch today! Can't wait to come back and try more of their dishes but while I'm sensitive to spice at the moment I may avoid the pepper symbol for a bit!

    Ended up here needing an easy casual spot to have lunch at a midpoint for a friend meeting me from…read moreRaleigh. They had a pretty decent lunch special menu, following the fairly standard "pick two or pick three" basic sushi rolls with a soup and/or salad format. It was maybe a bit more basic than most sushi places, but I did find a trio that I enjoyed. The salad had a really nice ginger dressing, but was that basic mostly iceberg salad that most Japanese places do. I got the lunch pick three combo, with the salmon avocado, spicy tuna, and the spicy yellowtail (which is really also spicy tuna). Everything came out pretty quick, and the restaurant had a nice comfy environment to chat. The tea was pretty weak. The sushi rolls themselves were just good, nothing surprising but also nothing disappointing. Fish tasted clean and fresh, which it's hard to ask for more from a place like this. Would come back for a future lunch rendezvous in Mebane.

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    Asian Harbor
    Asian Harbor - Mango Avocado Roll (bottom plate: top left) Alaska Roll (bottom plate: bottom left)  Spicy Yellowtail Roll (bottom plate: top right)

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    Mango Avocado Roll (bottom plate: top left) Alaska Roll (bottom plate: bottom left) Spicy Yellowtail Roll (bottom plate: top right)

    Thai Angle Restaurant - Papaya Salad

    Thai Angle Restaurant

    4.5(127 reviews)
    49.5 mi
    •$$

    We were very happy with our meal at ThaiAngle. After visiting several Thai restaurants since moving…read moreto the area, this is our favorite. We started with shrimp eggrolls, which were wrappers rolled around shrimp and seemingly nothing more-4 for $12. I got the Thai beef salad, my go-to. It was fantastic. The meat was tender and flavorful and I had enough for two meals! Charlie had the trout in a garlic sauce and t was so yummy! The sauce was sweet and savory with veggies added on top of the fish. We had a slice of light and fresh coconut cake that was just delicious. The atmosphere was busy but not chaotic. All the waiters were attending to all the tables. Service was adequate. I can't wait to go back!

    Went here today celebrate closing on a house. Kids specifically requested Thai and after a bit of…read moresearching we determined this was the best bet for something authentic. We live in Knightdale so this was a trek for the dinner hour but I stand by my decision. This place is right downtown off of Magnum so there's parking garages nearby. Don't be fooled by the facade. Apparently this place used to be Dos Perros, and the logo is still in the glass Inside you immediately walk into the front bar area and hostess stand. They were busy so it took a while for someone to address us. We grabbed a high top in the bar area. They have like a dozen AC units throughout the dining space, so temperature control was a priority. (Appreciated). Food wise we grabbed the calamari, some spicy wings and some steamed dumplings to start. Dumplings were decent. Calamari was pale and could have been fried harder. Also, it was a weird cut....long flat pieces instead of the circular cuts I'm used to. My kids loved it, but def not the best I've had. The wing sauce was a highlight. We asked for hot, but as a table if west Indian people, the heat level was mild. The wings were also slightly less done than I like. They were drowning in a plate of sauce though. I'm wishing i would have taken the sauce to go and refired some wings at home and put em under the broiler so the sauce would have caramelized on the meat. They had all the elements, but that would have def improved the flavor and texture there. For entrees, we got a Chicken Pad Thai (my son called it a spiritual experience) , two orders of pad see ew with crispy tofu and one Drunken Noodle with Pork. I didn't taste the pad Thai so can't cosign my son's review. The sauce on the pad see ew was the highlight. The tofu was under done (not crispy), and the Drunken noodles were decent. For the Triangle, this was great Thai. Comparing to all the other Thai I've had in life, this was ok. But if they want to seel their sauces on the side, I would def grab some of those and chef it up at home. Staff was friendly and attentive. Felt like family owned - no pretense, just helpful people.

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    Bar area

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    Interior of restaurant towards the kitchen

    Thai Square - Mango sticky rice

    Thai Square

    4.1(231 reviews)
    41.6 mi
    •$$

    Good food and good service................................ Highly recommend this…read morerestaurant.....................................

    Thai Square is one of my go-to date spots for Thai food in Greensboro. The restaurant is always…read moreclean, and the décor is modern, welcoming, and well-kept, making it a great place for a casual lunch or date night. It is tucked in a shopping center with a Kohl's and Sprouts.  Every time my partner and I go we feel like we find something new to admire in the décor on this visit we liked the assortment of plates on the wall. On my most recent visit, my partner and I stopped by for a daytime date and started by splitting the fresh shrimp rolls. They were light, fresh, and tasty, a perfect appetizer on a hot summer day.  I ordered the papaya salad, which was refreshing with a nice kick. It was loaded with shrimp, tomatoes, and plenty of peanuts, which added the perfect crunch. I appreciate that they don't shy away from using peanuts in their dishes where they belong, it really enhances the flavor. My partner tried a chicken dish that was plentiful and had enough for leftovers.  Service can be hit or miss getting attention to the wait staff, but the food is consistently delicious. If you can make it for lunch, I highly recommend the lunch specials. Other visits I get the Thai tea and recommend if you haven't tried it before. Between the consistently good food, friendly service, and clean atmosphere, Thai Square is a place I'll keep coming back to.

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    Thai tea & Thai coffee

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