Reasonably priced, delicious, and generously proportioned! Just about everything on the menu can be made vegan on request, and I've never had a dish here I didn't enjoy. Of the many restaurants downtown, I especially appreciate Thai At Main Street's flexibility around serving large groups on relatively short notice. We came here on a Friday night (always busy in Durham). We called half an hour in advance for a group of 8 people, and by the time we arrived they had a table ready for us. The inside isn't large, but even though all of the tables were full, the volume was very reasonable. At our table of eight, we had no trouble hearing one another and conversed as a group. Service was prompt (even though the place was packed), and the food came out within 15-20 minutes. I got the Drunken Noodles, which I've had here before & always enjoy. My partner got the Pad See Ew, which was also phenomenal. Two in our party got the pineapple fried rice, which was a big hit (even with my slightly picky younger sister!). Overall, I recommend, especially for short-notice dinners, large groups, or anyone just craving some fresh, flat rice noodles (i can never get enough of those). read more

Thai At Main Street - Drunken Noodles - Thai Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

I would say that the red curry was too watery (as opposed to thick and creamy), and the bell peppers were cut too large. Like, when you're stuffing half a bell pepper in your mouth, is just not very attractive. My daughter did enjoy her Khao Soi, and the presentation was very nice. Our server was rude. She was impatient in taking our order, and other than that, only stopped at our table one other time for about half a second to ask if everything was okay, before she rushed off without waiting for an answer. read more

Thai At Main Street - Red curry with chicken - Thai Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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This is one of my favorite Thai places in Triangle. It can get super busy, so be mindful of your time & schedule. This is in downtown Durham, so parking is either on street or at the parking deck. You may need to walk a little bit to get here. There is a small waiting area, but it is very limited in space. Because it gets super busy, your service also might be slow. Food options here are delicious. I haven't had anything that did not taste amazing during my visits. I even took my mother in law, who doesn't eat Asian food as much as I do, and she even enjoyed it :) 10/10 recommend you to stop by if you are in the area. read more

Good service. The pineapple fried rice was ok but it didn't have the layered flavor profile I hoped - sweet and salty with a umami flavor. I also got the spring rolls which were pretty good. read more

This was such a great find! We absolutely loved everything we ordered from the appetizers to dessert and also how are their deserts so well priced compared to other places? We ordered two mango sticky rices because it was heavenly, perfect blend of coconut and condensed milk, the mango was super fresh and this was truly the best mango sticky rice I've ever had at a Thai restaurant. We also got the banana fritters and look at how cute the presentation is! Loved the little hearts and the great flavor of fried bananas, didn't taste oily at all and so easy to eat. For mains we got the shrimp pad see ew, the noodles were deliciously chewy and the perfect size. Also loved our banging curry fried rice! Can't wait to be back, perfect for a date night or a random day you want some good food. read more

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We've been wanting to try this place for a while. The store is clean, it's Christmas time right now so they had it adorably decorated. Our server was nice, there weren't many people there eating but they were busy with take out orders. I was really impressed with the quantity but after we ate I see that the busy was much deserved. Everything we had was delicious. We will absolutely be back. read more

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Drunken noodles with scallops was delicious. I had a great time on a Wednesday night. Very clean space. read more

Thai At Main Street - Drunken noodle with scallops - Thai Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

I got my food delivered and it could have been better. Overall, the flavors were decent. The Chicken Green Curry didn't have as much spice as I expected and the chicken was a little dry. The Beef Pad Thai had some burnt pieces of overcooked egg that I didn't find pleasant. I liked the flavor of the peanut dressing that came with the salad. read more

Thai At Main Street - SL1. Thai Salad - Thai Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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This is my second time eating at Thai at Main St, and it's always pretty standard: satisfying but not really mind blowing. Most recently, I got the Spicy Eggplant with Tofu- it wasn't very spicy unfortunately, but had a good sweet/savory profile and portion size. I also got the Thai Iced Tea, which was absolutely delicious: perfectly sweet and refreshing, definitely get this! Ambiance is nice, service is fast. Free parking in nearby City of Durham garages on weekends and after 7pm on weekdays. 7/10 would recommend! read more

Thai At Main Street - Thai Iced Tea - Thai Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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I loved this place so much, I revisited them again on my recent trip to Durham... This time, I tried their Pad See Ew w/ Beef, which came with a complimentary side of Salad. Surprisingly, they were out of Spring Rolls though. Huh?? The Pad See Ew was solid...but I would have preferred a stronger sauce/flavor on the noodle and/or the beef. Still, it was beautifully presented. I also tried their Thai Donuts, which were amazing! Perfectly toasted so that they were crispy on the outside, and soft on the inside. Loved this even more than their Pad See Ew. Definitely a Must if you come here! Since they were out of Spring Rolls, and the Pad See Ew being a bit bland, I would have rated 3, but their presentation was definitely a 5...so guess I'll drop a 4 this time. Still, overall, this is a very nice place for Thai food. Great ambiance...great service...and good-to-great food! read more

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Great food at a great price. The quality really stands out for what you're paying. Everything tastes fresh and well-made, and it doesn't feel overpriced like a lot of places now. read more

We stopped here for dinner after getting off the train for a night in town. This was a very cute restaurant in a good location. The team was very friendly and quick with service. We were in the mood for Thai food and this didn't disappoint! I had the Pad Thai to compare across other Thai restaurants, and it was very good. My husband enjoyed his duck soup. I would recommend and would come back in the future. read more

Delicious Thai food at this spot in the midst of a row of great restaurants in Durham. It was an early dinner, so not crowded. There are about 18 tables in this rectangular storefront restaurant. Service is efficient and quick, though somewhat brusque. Tried Kra Pow crispy duck, on the menu as a daily special. A generous portion of perfectly cooked, crispy skin-on duck is served atop a melange of colorful red peppers, onions, carrots, broccoli and basil, stir-fried in a sweet-ish brown sauce, and garnished with an orchid. The duck is excellent - very flavorful and not fatty. Also had pineapple fried rice with tofu. An enormous portion (took half home) of delicious vegetable fried rice is chock-full of 2 inch chunks of tofu. The tofu is firm, flavorful and well-seasoned, tasting of a sweet sauce. Lastly, Drunken Noodles. This one is made with the traditional prep, wide noodles, stir fried vegetables, chicken and topped with fancy shredded carrots. Definitely a good spot for Thai in downtown Durham. read more

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This place was the worst Thai food I have ever ate, I was so sad because I really wanted Thai food!! I ordered the curry and it tasted sour then I had the worst stomach ache afterwards!! Don't waste your time and money! read more

The food was good but the service was terrible this we won't be back. Servers just looked at us with a face that said "do I really need to wait on people today." read more

I enjoyed some of the best Thai lunches in Durham NC at Thai at Main Street. I loved both the generous serving of shrimp pad Thai as well as their aromatic Tom Kha soup (the coconut lime flavors were delicious). Their Thai tea was creamy and perfect for a summer day. The atmosphere is very nice and inviting and the service was extremely responsive and respectful. read more

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Amazing portion size, price and food was delicious!! I ordered the red curry and it was soooo good! read more

Thai At Main Street - Red curry - Thai Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

I got take-out Tom Kar soup. It was generous and excellent. Parking was a bit awkward.

Good food, comfortable and open seating and amazing service. We ordered Tom kha, glass noodle soup, special chicken and massaman curry - all of it was delicious and ad expected. Will be back!! read more

First time here, we met friends here who recommended this place. The inside is very clean and modern and has nice window and table seating. More of a modern vibe which is great. Started off our dinner with a Thai Tea, that was delicious. We had the Dumplings (steamed) for an appetizer, they were a good size and pretty filling. Lots of flavor for little guys. For $6 you get 4. We ordered the Pad See Ew with chicken. Hands down this has been the best one we've had. There is a sweetness that is sooo good about this dish. Portion size could be just a little bit bigger for the price. We will definitely come back to this place. So glad we came! read more

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I'm not a picky eater but this is some of the worst Thai I've ever had. The Tom Ka soup is translucent (see-through). It should not be. It's watered down and has no taste..basically inedible. The Red Curry is also clearly watered down and barely edible. There was also a chunk of fat in the Red Curry. No matter what, I rarely throw away food but this was all thrown away. read more

This place is a hidden gem, is a medium size space very a cute inside, both times I've been here is not fully packed (I don't understand why). This is my now favorite place for thai food! Everything is delicious. Highly recommend!! read more

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We grabbed lunch here after a wonderful Honeygirl Meade private tasting nearby (check them out!). We walked in, was greeted and seated promptly. While playing catch up, we scanned the very lengthy menu and decided we were gonna snag appetizers and entrees. To start, we had the crab wontons, dumplings, shrimp rolls, AND the Bangkok chicken. The crab wontons were incredibly good! The filling was a larger portion than what I'm used to (you know sometimes it's just a small little dollop), and it was tasty as ever. Dumplings aren't my thing so I tried half of one and I enjoyed it. There was no dumpling left behind. As for the shrimp rolls? Crispy!! Fresh out the oil, like the shrimp was HOT! Very delicious, great texture and flavors. The Bangkok chicken reminded me of bonchon chicken, very crispy though wet. These were a smash, would order again. Wondering how we had room for entrees? Yeah beats me. The sang some duck was not my first choice since I'm typically a basil fried rice gyal, but I figured I'd try something different. For every bite I scooped a little rice and dug into the bowl of duck and vegetables. And talk about a party! Everything was nicely flavored, savory to the fullest. And did i mention, they weren't stingy with the duck at all! I also had a side of the chicken soup, it was very good as well. It almost reminded me of miso soup but not quite. The ladies gave it a taste test and gave it thumbs up too. As for the grilled chicken, I didn't get to try it but the ladies all but cleared their plates. I cannot not order a Thai iced tea so that's exactly what I did and they did not miss! It was as delicious, sweet and milky as I had hoped. This was a last min decision destination and I would absolutely return! Great service, great ambiance! read more

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A good Thai option in downtown Durham. The food was pretty good and I'd say it was just what you would expect from a Thai place. It did not wow me but I would definitely say it's a good option in downtown Durham which is expanding a lot! read more

We ate here during the Banjos and Biscuits festival. I had Drunken Noodles with tofu and it was delicious. Other Thai places cook the tofu early and then add it to the dish as needed and I'm pretty sure Thai at Main cooked everything together. The ambience was very peaceful. Service was excellent and the whole experience was great. I'd highly recommend! read more

Disappointing. We stood at the Wait to be Seated sign for 15 min without even any acknowledgement from waitstaff. There was one lady who seemed to be waiting on all of the tables in the entire restaurant with one busboy. The food came out suspiciously fast. Seemed like within 10-15 minutes all the food was out. The food was mediocre. The chicken wings appetizer was hard as rock, very dark and looked refried in old oil. The hot and sour seafood soup was lukewarm and not impressive. The red curry seafood dish had the same exact seafood (most likely premade melange) and fried fish pieces that also had a hard, dark refried batter on it. The Pad Thai was drenched in syrupy red sauce. The service and food disappointed. The only good thing was our parking space right in front lol and the kind busboy. read more

I think this is the best Thai restaurant in Durham, and I've eaten in many of them. I have encountered many other Thai restaurants who dilute the coconut milk with cows milk in their curries. I'm allergic to dairy. They assured me the only dairy they have on the entire menu is in their Thai iced coffee and Thai iced tea. They also are very accommodating for gluten-free options, even to the level that my celiac friend can eat there. Aside from allergies, their food is tasty, not greasy, and affordable. Up the street is a trendier Thai restaurant and all the entrées are 2 to 3 dollars more expensive, and not any better tasting. The decor is somewhat plain and unassuming, but their food is as good as you can get in any Thai restaurant. read more

The service at Thai At Main Street is always wonderful. It is definitely a busy little spot being in downtown Durham so there may be a short wait but definitely worth it. The portions are large and the prices are decent for the amount that you get. I typically order the Pad See Ew and Tom Kah soup which are delicious. The last visit, I tried the Massaman Curry which was outstanding and the Golden Grilled Chicken which was lacking flavor. The atmosphere and decor is very simplistic but works. Definitely recommend! read more

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We stopped in for lunch late on a Saturday, so it wasn't too full. We started with a Tom Yum soup with chicken (very generous portion of chicken and mushrooms) and the fresh spring rolls with peanut sauce. Very good! For lunch, we had the Masaman Curry with Shrimp (delicious) and Basil Sauce with Shrimp (also delicious), both served with rice and a side salad. Loved that the shrimp had no tail and wasn't overcooked! Service was friendly and the food came out very quickly. Prices are reasonable. Highly recommend! read more

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First time come here, inside is very clean, it's also very comfortable to sit. I have order Bangkok fried rice, Drunken noodles chicken and red curry. However, the food tasted mediocre.Service is efficient and quick, though somewhat brusque. read more

Thai At Main Street - Bangkok fried rice - Thai Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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This is a wonderful Thai place with great service and atmosphere!! Everything was beautifully presented and delicious!!! Great wine menu also!! read more

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Excellent soups! We did take out so can comment on the dine-in experience, but the food is delicious. Had the seafood soup, and it was outstanding. Will decidedly dine here again on future trips to Durham NC. read more

I ordered the Duck Noodle Soup. I I'd say the duck meat was tasty. Somehow, it had charred/ smoked flavor. Some parts were crunchy. Very good! The biggest con for me was that it's kind of salty. I couldn't drink the soup that much. The papaya salad was alright. Not bad but I feel like it was missing some depth. I felt like the salad got Americanized a little bit. It was not spicy for me. I asked for side chilli flakes and that was good. Service was quick and nothing to comment. read more

Thai At Main Street - Duck Rice Noodle Soup - Thai Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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Really nice Thai restaurant with a casual atmosphere in the heart of downtown Durham, right at the 5 points area. It has a nice open dining area with plenty of seating and lots of natural light coming in through the floor to ceiling glass store front which allows for people watching in this walk friendly part of Durham. The staff were pleasant and despite being short staffed, they worked very hard to care for the customers the best they could. The food is very good with a lot flavor and very well prepared. We ordered the fried tofu appetizer with sweet chili peanut sauce....very yummy and my wife ordered the "Spicy" eggplant with tofu and rice. I ordered the Drunken noodle with tofu and rice. Both dishes were very good but could have used a bit more spice. Overall the food and service is great and will be returning. read more

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Checked out this Thai place after walking through Durham downtown trying to find a restaurant without a waitlist on a Friday night. Loved how we got seated right away and the interior was very spacious. I've had better Thai food but portions were super generous!! We ordered: Fried chicken curry - Pretty plating Drunken noodles Papaya salad Pad Thai - Can't go wrong with this! read more

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i've been here a few times and the food is consistently good. prices are also totally fair, especially in this economy. that being said, the noodles are definitely different than basically every other thai place i've been to. i love pad see ew, and this is what i get here as well, but the noodles are... off. not totally sure how to explain it, but it's as if they don't have the same depth of flavor. this time i tried the calamari. very tasty! read more

Thai At Main Street - Pad see ew and a side of calamari. Pretty tasty. - Thai Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

The shrimp wonton soup was exactly what I needed in the cold weather. The servers are a little impatient but the overall vibe of the restaurant is quite nice. It's clean and very close to the center of social read more

Went with another couple and we all enjoyed our entrees. We really liked the fresh spring roll appetizers and the dumplings. I had pad see ew which was tasty, but maybe could have used more sauce. I'm a saucy food person though, others may be fine. My husband got the duck curry and it was delicious as well. read more

Thai at Main Street is a great choice for when you're in the mood for some good Thai Food. We stumbled upon this place a few months ago when going to a play at the DPAC. The ambiance is casual yet welcoming. Like many places they are short staffed but they make an effort to quickly acomódate you and get you seated. We ordered the Fried Tofu for our appetizer of which was perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, the sweet chili peanut sauce is amazing! For my main dish I ordered the Spicy Eggplant. The rich flavor of the spicy Basil sauce makes this flavorful dish a keeper! This is our third time here and will definitely keep coming back. Great place for Vegan options. read more

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So today was my 2nd visit so far...International Foodie here‼ The Roasted Duck was so delicious the 1st time that I almost got it again‼ Decided to go with the Pad Thai, ate a lot of it when I was in Thailand last month...miss it and Thailand‼ I must say, the Pad Thai at this foodie joint did not disappoint‼ I'll say again, the customer service is amazing and the dishes are so plentiful and so reasonably priced‼ Today I sat in the window area, loved gazing out the window at the rain while enjoying my food solo‼ And that dessert though...oh my‼ read more