This was such a gem of a find! We were craving great Thai food and my maps pulled up Thai Villa as we drove home from a doctor's appointment. LOVE THIS new find. The spring roll was so fresh it tasted as if the herbs had just been picked. I loved my panang curry - perfect heat to the dish and so delicious. My husband thoroughly enjoyed his cashew chicken. We even ordered an extra entree to take home, and it was fabulous as well. The owner is named Midji (spelling?) and is so caring and kind. The kitchen team really has a handle on authentic Thai food at a great price point. read more

I've driven by this place a million times and seen the sign yet never stopped. Today I decided to finally check this place out and I'm glad I did! The food here is phenomenal! I got the pad Thai and it was some of the best pad thai I've had in many years! Also the service here is really good. The only semi-negative thing I can say is that the bathrooms here are super tiny. read more

Thai Villa - Thai Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Just as we got into town and as soon as we were done setting up we were headed for Thai Villa for lunch before they close at 2 Four FIVE star reviews in a row should tell you somthin, this place is consistently good and the flavors stay the same. That reminds me of a restaurant on Falls of Neuse where the owners were in the kitchen at all times Server was new but he did fine The place is a hole in the wall and can use Irvine for a makeover but that is another story, for now I am happy with the flavors and prices read more

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I was really excited to try this place based on all the reviews all over reddit and online claiming it's the area's best thai place. It did not disappoint! We went straight for the pad thai and pad see ew and also got a chicken entree (chicken kapow) just to try. We got our food to go and it was still steaming hot by the time we were home. The prices were fair and service was great. The pad thai was full of flavor and we loved it. The pad see ew was great as well. I would pass on the chicken dish next time and maybe try something else. I would also probably get another protein in our noodles. Other than that, we were very happy with what we got and would come here for any pad thai cravings! read more

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I ordered the chicken pad see ew for takeout and wow was it salty. Way too much soy sauce, to the point my noodles were almost black. Very ordinary otherwise as well. Just had broccoli, chicken, and noodles. Not for me. read more

This is my go-to Thai spot! I've been coming here since college and the food has always been consistent. I don't like when my noodles come out dry but that's never an issue here. I like to order the Chicken Pad Thai, Shrimp Thai Villa Noodles, and Beef Penang Curry. I usually stick to an average spice level. I've tried both the third level and the Thai spice and neither was too spicy. The food comes out quickly and the staff are friendly. The interior of the restaurant is outdated, but honestly, it doesn't bother me because the food is more than worth it. read more

Thai Villa - Thai Villa Noodles - Thai Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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I've been here several times and I just keep coming back. The food is amazing and the prices are great. It's not in prime real estate but the staff is friendly and the interior is fine. But above all their food hits the spot every time. Would recommend to anyone who likes Thai food and first timers alike! read more

Thai Villa - Pad Thai and Thai Villa Noodles - Thai Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Stopped by in this hideaway Thai restaurant called Thai Villa here in Raleigh, NC. The place is clean, organized and nice decorative interior. Appetizers, the satay (grilled chicken skewers) tender but warm and the Hoi Obb, a fragrant steamed mussels with aromatic herbs. The broth is tasty and the meat was perfectly steamed. We ordered of course the Pad Thai and it was delicious and plentiful. My Hoi Pik Pow ( sweet steamed mussels with chili paste, basil, and sausy green bell peppers was on point. We both really enjoyed the traditional Thai dishes. We will be returning and try the other ones. Many to choose from. Thanks guys for a pleasant evening. I'll be back! read more

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Great little restaurant tucked away in an unassuming spot. It looks a little tired inside, but it's clean, the staff are kind and attentive, and our food was hot and tasty. No lunch prices during the weekend, but the portions are large, so you will likely take some home for later anyway. Spice can be adjusted on the dishes we had. We will be back! read more

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Tried this place at a friend's suggestion and was not disappointed! Don't let the seemingly humble parking lot and inside decor fool you: this place has great Thai food! We had the spring rolls (perfectly crispy), the Panang curry, Thai Villa Noodles, and the Pad Prik Sod. Everything was quite flavorful. I'd say my only comment about the food overall was that it was a tad salty for my taste but my husband did not think so at all, so personal preference there. The flavors were on-point though. We'll definitely go back! read more

The ambiance and service were great, but the food was bland. I got the Thai fried rice hot and it was not as hot as they described. It had heat but lacked flavor and I wish it was a little spicier. The Thai tea also had too much milk. I have been trying to find a good Thai place but this wasn't for me. read more

Thai Villa is our favorite Thai spot in the Triangle. We found it during Covid when it was takeout only and now 4+ years later and we go back atleast once a month. Can't say enough good things, and every/any dish we've gotten has been fantastic. Good portions, incredible flavor and always hot and fresh. Tofu Pad Thai is great. You gotta try the Beef Pad See Ew and the Penang curry is fantastic! Do yourself a favor and try it! read more

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Pad Thai was gas I got the Nua Siam it's a steak ting We from Florida so this was gass Authentic authentic authentic. Someone's grandma definitely has the recipe on lock Service amazing super helpful. Good music choice hip. Not overstimulating or loud. Super gas read more

Thai Villa - Thai Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Passed this place a few time. Finally decided to give them a try For dinner tonight. What a gem. They was busy but seated right away. Wait staff was super friendly and quick. For starters we had the chicken satay and spring rolls. The chicken satay was yummy. It came with a nice peanut sauce and a little cup of cucumber and red onions in a sweet and vinegar marinade. Also got the spring rolls. Sooooo good. (Sorry didn't take pictures... was super hungry and forgot lol ) For mains we got the Beef Pad Thai and the Soft Shelled Crab in a chili garlic sauce. The pad Thai was the best we've had around town. So full of flavor. Beef cooked to perfection. Will definitely be back for this dish alone! The soft shelled crab was very good as well. it had a hint of a frozen seafood flavor but it was easy to overlook. Fresh would have made it way better. All good though! Still ate it all. lol If you want an incredible Pad Thai experience come here and give em a shot! The Thai Iced Tea was really good as well. Not overly sweet. Perfectly balanced. read more

Thai Villa - Beef Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Let me start off by saying, I LOVE this restaurant: the food, the ambience, and the service is incredible!! I do recommend coming as early as possible, and arriving at least 15 minutes before close. They have a period of closing between 2pm-5pm, understandable. If you are pushing the limits on time, order to-go or online. There is a server with glasses (shorter guy) He's really nice and accommodating. I believe the business is family owned as well so there's a major PLUS in rating !! In today's society it is important to mention that the staff here are welcoming and friendly to Black Americans. I WILL ALWAYS COME BACK. Thank y'all !! read more

Our favorite Thai Restaurant going on 12 years, we can't order from anywhere else and get the authentic flavors we do from this spot. The Pad See Yew is outstanding as well as the classic Pad Thai, the Fresh Basil & Shrimp rolls are a must try too! read more

We go out of our way here for Thai. Yes, the inside is a little dated, the bathrooms are cramped, but the food is amazing. Other Thai restaurants in the area consistently suffer from tough, overcooked meats and dishes drenched in overly sweet and oily sauces. Thai Villa is fresh and delicious! read more

By far, the BEST Thai food I've ever eaten in the 3 years I've lived in NC. I live in Wake Forest and I haven't had the best Thai food experiences (too bland, too sour, not sour enough, too spicy, not spicy enough, portions too small... you get it) so I had low expectations when I decided to try this place out after a shopping trip at Grand Asia Market, which happens to share the same parking lot with Thai Villa. Ample parking, btw! I visited on a Wednesday afternoon and the restaurant was fairly busy. My friendly server explained to me that you could order certain dishes in both lunch and dinner sizes. I proceeded to order a Thai iced tea (amazing!), the chicken satay (so yummy, wish there was more of it), the shrimp pad Thai without bean sprouts in the dinner size (huge portion and was the star of my meal), and the spicy basil fried rice with chicken (no bell peppers) in the lunch size portion, both medium spice level. Everything came as ordered. The food arrived fairly quickly with the drink and chicken satay arriving first. The service was very attentive and courteous, despite the many patrons coming in for takeout orders and I spent around $47 for my entire meal. I had plenty of leftovers to bring home and my husband later declared the same as me, "that was the best Thai food we've had since we moved here (from NJ)!" My only regret is that we didn't try this place sooner. We always saw it from the highway when we were looking at homes in Apex and Cary, but it never occurred to us then to give it a shot. Looking forward to bringing my three kids and husband along next time. Thanks for the terrific meal! read more

Good Thai food at a fair price. They give you lots of food, usually enough for leftovers the next day. The flavors are actually rich, not the thin, bland taste you usually get at places like this. When you order takeout online, they give you these metal tins that work great for reheating in the toaster oven. Dining in is always a good experience too, you never have to wait long for your food, and it's a comfortable spot to sit and eat. Overall, it's just good food, plenty of it, and if you like good food you've definitely found your spot! read more

Delicious food and great service!!! I ordered the Pad See Ew and the food was so good! My husband and I think it's the best Thai food we have had! Highly recommend. read more

We ordered takeout: beef pad ew (not pictured), chicken pad Thai, Tom yum w/chicken, mussaman chicken curry, red curry -- all were pretty good & the prices + size vary according to lunch/dinner time. The staff was very friendly and accommodating to make sure we didn't include peanuts in some dishes for allergy reasons. I love that I feel I can trust them whereas some places will just avoid telling you they cook it with nuts & try to pick it out. Would definitely recommend if you're craving Thai food and you're in the area. read more

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Thai Villa has been on my list to try for a while now. My mom and I dined in for lunch and started off with an order of the shrimp bikini. Next I tried the pad see ew with chicken. I would pass on the app but the entree did not disappoint. I'll have to return soon to try more menu items. read more

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Don't let the exterior of this restaurant fool you as looks can be deceiving. The food was amazing! Service was also great. We went at lunch around 12 and there were already a good number of people inside. An employee came to our table fairly quickly to greet us and take drink orders. My Thai iced tea was perfect with just the right amount of sweet alongside the tea. My chicken pad Thai came out very hot (yes!) and was delicious. I devoured it. This dish can be really hit or miss and I hadn't found a good spot since I stopped going to Bida Manda (hey, sexual assault). This little hole in the wall exceeds theirs and I'll definitely be back since it's close to my job. read more

Thai Villa - Thai iced tea - Thai Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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After a Long wait at the dmv I decided to try this Thai place. Plenty of parking right in front of the door. It was 30 minutes before closing so I was told before I sat down the kitchen would be closed soon. Felt very rushed. Water was brought without me asking and no other drink was offered. The menu is large and varied but I decided to go with chicken pad Thai. She did ask about the level of spice which I appreciated. It came out quickly and was in a bowl like plate. Some of it was hot but some of it was not. It did taste good and there was a decent amount of chicken and there big pieces of tofu. The place was clean and had both booths along the walls and tables in the middle. The decor was simple but nice. Service was ok, just felt rushed and no refill on the water. A pricey lunch for me so I could not come back often and the dinner prices are more than the lunch prices, so no dinner here for me. read more

Thai Villa - a dining room with tables and chairs - Thai Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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What a great place - Thai Villa is indeed a hole in the wall Thai Restaurant, and wow is their food awesome. Their menu and cooking is authentic as it gets - and the execution is outstanding. The environment is simple - not a romantic candle-lit spot :) I can imagine they do a lot of take-out: I saw a lot of to-go order while I dined. the service was fast, attentive and friendly. One downside is they have no Sing Ha beer (or any beer) to reduce the spicy heat of their cooking. {alas} read more

Thai Villa - Gaeng Ped Yang - duck in red coconut, pineapple curry - Thai Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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We are regulars here, love their food and have never have a quality issue. Unfortunately, I left feeling disappointed today after placing a Togo order. I love the chicken Tom Ka soup and usually order two orders as a main dish since they only serve it in a small container. Usually the soup is filled to the line but tonight I received one filled halfway and the other was mostly full but the majority of the soup was broth. I would hope to receive the whole item I paid for instead of half if that is what I'm paying for. Please do better Thai Villa read more

Thai Villa - Tom Ka - Thai Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Hole in the wall places like these don't come by often! I ate every bit of my food, and it tasted absolutely incredible! They were very attentive to our needs, and I will return! read more

Thai Villa - Thai villa noodles - Thai Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Sigh...I really wanted to LOVE this place. I have been peeping this place for a while. I pass it all the time and today I decided I would give it a try. I read the reviews and it seems like hit or miss. Today, I must have gotten the "miss" day. I called my order in and was instructed that it would be about 15mins. However, to come right in when I got to the restaurant. Cool. The guy was very kind and friendly over the phone and in person. As others have stated, it's a little hole in the wall type of place. Simple decoration and well that's all. I did have some areas of concern when it came to how clean some of it was - this came from the smell coming from the restrooms. I am not sure if there was a sewer problem or not. But you could smell it in the dining room. At first, it's not noticeable. It wasn't until I sat down to wait for my food that the smell started to creep up on me - like a smooth criminal. You can tell they were trying to mask it with spray, like Febreeze, but no - it wasn't equipped to handle such odor! That should have been my queue to cancel the order and leave. However, I didn't and well - here we are. I ordered: Spring Rolls with sweet chili sauce Fresh Basil Rolls with peanut sauce Total: $10 The spring rolls were fried fresh - but nothing to write home about. The menu states - "our famous veggie spring rolls..." I promise you these are not made in house - more like the one's you get from the store and fry up. Honestly, they are okay - but nothing to brag about. The biggest disappointment was the basil rolls. Guys... Ladies... This is false advertisement - it's a lettuce roll with a little extra. That's all. I couldn't taste basil in mine. The wrap was extremely "gummy". They were so packed with LETTUCE they were busting at the seam - literally. I went to pick up the roll and it came apart. I eventually took them out of the rice wrapper and ate it like a normal salad. Oh, the peanut sauce has a little spice to it. Nothing bad, but if you aren't looking for that it will throw you off. Overall, I don't think I will return. Between the mixed reviews, the smell, and the food - I will pass. read more

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Found a diamond in the rough I've driven by this place for years and we decided to go in today and try it. Yeah it did not disappoint. We started out with an appetizer of Pak Tod which was tempura fried vegetables with sweet sauce. This was excellent, very light, and not greasy at all. I had the signature dish, Villa beef so good. And my wife had Lad Na (beef with broccoli and egg noodle). The portions were so large that my wife had to take some To Go. We will be back. read more

Thai Villa - Other side off the menu not in the photos - Thai Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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This was at least my second trip so finding the location was no problem. I ordered the Shrimp Pad Thai mild. Absolutely awesome. Just enough bite to clear the sinuses and tingle the lips. So pleasant and tasty. The portion was huge. I was unable to make a happy plate. Loaded with shrimp also. Oh and of course I had Thai Tea as we all know I am a sucker for great Thai tea and this was the good stuff. Great service in a decent size venue with a bit a dated interior. Lot of locals in the place so that is a great sign. Yes I would recommend and yes I will be back. read more

Got takeout from this location. Got the green curry with shrimp and the pad see ew with beef. The noodles were definitely better than the curry which had a bit of an aftertaste that I usually don't notice with other Thai curries. I would have given this 4 stars if it wasn't for the pricing. Maybe I'm crazy, but over $15 for pretty much every entree for Thai food in North Carolina seems really high to me! I would probably try other Thai restaurants in the area before coming back to this one. read more

We are traveling from Indiana and decided to give Thai Villa try after reading the yelp reviews. We are glad we did! Our dinner was delicious! I had the pineapple fried rice (they were very accommodating with adding extra tomatoes, pineapple, and raisins while eliminating the shrimp and squid). My husband had the basil fried rice. We both had sweet tea. Both of our dinners were very fresh and the flavors were delightful. I wanted to keep eating well after I was full! The sweet tea was also very good and refreshing. Marion, our server, was fantastic! He was quick, observant, polite and professional. When we come back to this area we will definitely eat here again. read more

Best Thai food in the local area, we have tried them all! Maybe the inside is a bit dated but who cares because the food is really good! The service is also pretty good! read more

Amazing, authentic thai food. Best I have had in NC. This is definitely a hole in the wall restaurant. Service was good once we were given a table. Will be back!! read more

Incredible! Very authentic! As a world traveler and frequent visitor/business owner that has been to Thailand over the past thirty years this restaurant is perfect in every way. The sauces, noodles and curries are all prepared exactly the way you would find in Thailand. The spicy levels are very easy to identify with- usually I ask for Spicy or level 5 or Thai Spicy and today we went with Spicy (one step below Thai Spicy). I actually needed some more Chili powder but it was ideal!! Not too hot! Thanks for a super meal ! read more

The service was so bad that my coworkers and I didn't have a chance to eat. The waitress got upset because she assumed we were dining in after ordering take out so she decided to scream and make a scene. So we got a refund left. read more

I'm so happy we decided to give this place and try, the food was incredible! We started with the appetizers shrimp bikini and spring rolls. Both perfectly cooked and fried. The sweet and sour dipping sauce a perfect sauce that complimented the flavors. A great way to start the meal. I ordered the Pad See Ew. My goodness, I've never had anything like it. The flavor was unique and mouthwatering. I couldn't stop eating. Two friends ordered the pad thai and a other ordered the red current with shrimp and pineapple. Not a single person at the table was disappointed with the meal received. Everything was delicious! I will definitely be going back and you haven't tried them out yet you are missing out! read more

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I think Thai Villa can easily be a hit or miss, depending on what you order. I first came here a few years ago and didn't enjoy it at all, so I didn't go back. But this time, I ordered the Thai Villa noodles, which are basically Drunken Noodles/ Pad Kee Mao and it was delicious! I might get this again, but it has also sparked an interest to try ordering other dishes from the menu! Note: Spice levels are really mild. I got a medium but felt it didn't have any kind of kick at all. Service was alright, although could be better. Our table was a bit sticky on the surface, and my friend asked the server if he could wipe it down quickly. He said sure, then took our menus and utensils off the table, went away, and came back muttering something about how the table was just wet...and he never wiped it down for us. We felt it was too awkward to bring up again. read more

Thai Villa - Thai Villa Noodles (Pad Kee Mao) - Thai Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

This is the best Thai food we ever had. The spices and flavors are perfect and the attention is Great. Highly recommended!! Try the red noodles and Panang curry. read more

Thai Villa - Red noodles - Thai Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Thai Villa has been my family's go-to Thai place ever since they opened. Their pad see ew, pad bangkok, massaman curry, and tom yum soup are our favorites! The food is always fresh, warm, and delicious, even when ordering takeout. Highly recommend if you are looking for an authentic Thai restaurant in the triangle. read more