Thai Station Restaurant — Restaurant in Carrboro

Just had my best Thai lunch experience ever, and definitely one of the best lunches I've had in the Triangle NC area. Highly-recommended if you enjoy spicy Thai curry.

It was my 2nd time going to Thai Station but my first time during lunch hours. The place clearly looks like a "Station" as it used to be a train station back in the day. As soon as I entered, I was delighted to see the restaurant's main dining area with beautiful basket lights and lush plants by the ceiling, giving the ambiance an exotic and adventurous vibe. Pretty much as if a train just took us to Thailand.

From this area, Thai Station splits into two "train" dining areas of equal size; I was taken to a table on the left side, and handed the restaurant's well-crafted menu with clear photos of various Thai dishes, appetizers, and desserts. And they have a great deal for their Lunch specials, which come with a complimentary item, which for this day, is a small salad with some kind of peanut ginger dressing.

I ordered the Panang Curry Lunch special with beef (Medium-spiced) and a glass of iced Thai tea. You can choose other proteins like chicken or shrimp for your curry and the price differences are not much. The complimentary salad and the Thai tea were served fast by the gentle server named Tanat C. The salad tasted fresh and the peanut ginger dressing is so good at just the right amount as an appetizer. It also came with Shrimp chips on a tiny metal basket, and the crispiness of it goes well with the salad.

The Thai tea is served in a tall, slender glass, just the fine amount. It tasted delicious, creamy and sweet - a great balance of refreshing Thai tea, condensed milk, and ice.

It took about 8 minutes for the Panang Curry to reach my table, so it was quite fast. There are 3 levels of spiciness you can get, and I chose the middle Medium one. First of all, the presentation of this red curry lunch is just appetizing: the curry is served in a cup with just the right amount for an affordable price (around $11.50) and beside it is a fine amount of Jasmine white rice.

The sauce of the curry was spiced perfectly, just how I want 3eit. I could taste the rich coconut milk and the authentic Panang flavor. There were red, green, and yellow bell peppers and peas with a good amount of beef. Whether you taste the curry sauce by itself or put it over the rice, the whole meal with the lime leaf on the side is just satisfyingly delicious.

The server Tanat C. was a gentleman, refilled my water when I needed it, and I saw him serving the other customers professionally. The two female customers beside me also enjoyed the curry they ordered.

I went here with my girl for dinner before, and we tried the Masaman (yellow) curry. It was also authentic and delicious. Both dinner and lunch experiences were good, but I think I enjoyed the lunch one a bit more perhaps because their specials are such a great deal. We also tried the chicken stays skewers, and they're not a bad appetizer, which comes with 4 pieces for $8.

As I devoured the remaining curry sauce, I could hear there's an actual train moving outside the window! I thought trains stopped going here in downtown Carrboro, but that added to the wonderful lunch experience inside, living up to its "Thai Station" name. They have other Thai dishes I haven't tried like their soups, stir-fried noodles, friend rice, House's Specials, and mostly-ice cream desserts, but the Thai curry is always a must-order for me.

Thai Station's authentic Thai flavors, astonishing ambiance, affordable yet satisfying lunch specials and friendly customer service make this restaurant one of the best reasons to visit...

I've walked past Thai Station dozens of time but tried it for the first time last week and absolutely loved it. It's such a beautiful and unique spot between the patio and being in a railroad car, but that's the least of what makes it so great. The food was incredible- I'm vegetarian and can't eat gluten and there were plenty of options for me to try, I got drunken noodles and may or may not be going back tonight for another order, they were delicious! The thing I loved most though was the service. I was seated in an area where I didn't realize the restaurant was closing but the staff was still so kind and patient despite being out there until the very last minute. I'm on crutches at the moment and the helped me get to the most convenient bathroom for being clunky and held the door open so I could get in which is a big deal, I've been on these suckers for almost two months and getting through a door is still a challenge. Then to top it off, it was pouring rain when I was leaving and they waited with me with an umbrella while my friend grabbed the car and offered to hold my arm as I walked down the ramp in the rain so I wouldn't fall. I was so touched by their thoughtfulness and care, I will be going back many more times in the future! 10/10 would recommend, thank you to everyone who helped me get around while...

This is such a cute spot! I really adored every aspect of the place. Makes you think you're dining on a train and/or near a train station pretty neat!

I think Thai Station definitely hits the track running with their great service, nice portions and value when it comes to getting a great meal. The food is definitely more Americanized but they have lots of great food options to be sure to satisfy a broad range of appetites.

I visited on a cold Saturday night and walked into a crowd. This place does a LOT of takeout/delivery business. I can see why too. They offer everything you'd expect from a Thai place. For me that's a great Pad Thai, Spring rolls and Thai iced tea. Thai Station will definitely be a place I can bring family and friends for a great meal at a decent price. Dessert was kind of basic but it did look pretty!

I normally don't take pictures in a bathroom but this one's cool they actually built it inside the train car. So cool!

This place had a 100 sanitation score so that's comforting to know. They also have a great location with a decent amount of parking. If you have a large party come early as there could be a wait. Thai tea was really good here. If you're in Chapel Hill be sure to stop by Thai Station and check out this cool spot. You'll be...