Cafe Chinois - Wilmington, NC

Café Chinois has some of the best Thai food in Wilmington. The flavors are rich, fresh, and clearly made with care — everything tastes authentic and well balanced. You can tell the ingredients are high quality, and the dishes are consistently satisfying. Service is friendly and welcoming, and whether you’re dining in or getting takeout, the experience is always solid. It’s a go-to spot when I’m craving really good Thai food. Highly suggest ordering to go on DoorDash because the food will be presented well and taste great.

Had a great dinner at cafe chinois! All the food I tried was delicious. I ordered the pad see ew with chicken and Thai iced tea for myself. Loved my dish and the tea was good too. We also shared the chicken egg rolls which came with a really good sauce. I tried a bite of the Vietnamese crepe that was really good as well. Everything came fresh and quick as well. Service was great and it was a good meal overall.

This place is AMAZING. We’ve eaten at Thai places all over the US (we live in a van) and this is in my top 5 for sure. We got the Cha Gio (egg rolls) as an app. It came w Thai basil and some lettuce to wrap it in. Crispy, amazing, flavorful and the sauce was delectable. My mom got a salad that had very well seasoned ground chicken that also came w lettuce to wrap it in. The drunken noodles were good and great portion for a lunch special, but not the very best I’ve had. But the curry was SHINING OUT!! So thick, very large pot of it, absolutely stacked w veggies and protein! I always love when I can take a portion of it home!! For dessert we did the Mango sticky rice and the chocolate mousse cake. The chocolate was much more decadent and rich than we were expecting, exceeded expectations for sure. Our server Tony was very attentive and knowledgeable not just about the menu but also about the art we were surrounded by! Highly recommend this place, I wish I lived around here so I could have it more!!

I had such an amazing experience at this Thai restaurant! The atmosphere felt warm and welcoming. The staff was incredibly kind and making sure we had everything we needed without being overwhelming. The food was absolutely delicious. You can tell everything is made with so much flavor. The spices were perfectly balanced — not too overpowering but still authentic and bold.

My husband and I eat here at least once a month and we have never had an experience less than amazing! This is truly one of the only places in the area we do not get sick of. This is the place we bring friends and family when they are in town visiting. The food is just top notch and the flavors are heavenly. I have not ordered a single thing here that I wouldn’t recommend. I have now tried countless menu items and I am yet to eat something that doesn’t wow me! The best curries in town (hands down), the best noodle dishes, and the best soups. The vibe here is excellent form the incredible art down to the cute water glasses. The cocktails are always great too. The staff is always so kind and helpful. We LOVE this place!

My boyfriend and I went on a date at Cafe Chinois and had the best experience. The food and service was amazing. Our waiter Liam was very attentive and extremely knowledgeable about the menu. Rebecca welcomed us with a beautiful smile. It was overall a great experience. We will be back!

The Panang curry was creamy and spicy. Thai fried rice was equally delicious, with the perfect balance of spices and thai tea was one of the best with full of flavor( but quantity is less). Papaya salad is also good. Overall, the food was excellent, and I would highly recommend this place for anyone craving Thai cuisine.