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Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in Raleigh Magazine. Updated September 2026.
Lemongrass Thai Restaurant · North Raleigh
Lemongrass serves North Raleigh with curries, noodles, rice dishes, and crisp appetizers. Fried rice is a strong choice on its broad Thai menu.
ShabaShabu · Midtown East
ShabaShabu offers red, green, panang, and massaman curries alongside noodles and fried rice on Wake Forest Road. Aromatic, tangy, spicy cooking gives Midtown diners a full-service Thai stop.
Thaiphoon Bistro · Stonehenge Market
Pineapple fried rice comes inside the fruit, combining a chosen protein with vegetables, roasted cashews, and raisins. The result balances tangy, sweet, and savory flavors at its Stonehenge Market location.
Bangkok Thai Restaurant · Wakefield
This Wakefield kitchen serves pad thai, curries, soups, and stir fries. Chicken pad thai is a familiar starting point for a casual meal or takeaway.