Lemongrass Thai Restaurant

This place is near my office and I've been going frequently for lunch for about 6 years. Their best dish is their chicken red curry, which is amazing and always just perfect. Not too spicy, not too bland, perfect texture, and good amount

At one time they were good but now they are worse then a $5 plate in a mall Chinese restaurant. The rice was dry and hard and both dishes ordered were overpowered and swimming in strong sauce that you could not even taste the food. It was

The food is always so delicious!

My wife and I have eaten at Lemongrass several times and fine it to be the closest to our taste in Thai food in Raleigh. We had an unfortunate meal last night that began with our Larb salad containing pieces of crockery

I've never had to write a review about this subject before, but it was so overt that my experience can be explained in no other way. This is honestly quite surprising, as most other reviews are so glowing (though most are 5-7 years old, I

THE BEST chicken pad thai --- we order chicken pad thai no tofu 1 star spicy....try it!

Kids will love chicken fried rice with pineapple.

Take it home -- travels well.

I think take-out is probably the way to go as it has all the ambiance of a dentist's office. I was shocked to have a thai meal for 2 come out to over $40. The Bangkok chicken was satisfying but overpriced for its' portion, the mixed

This place is fabulous! The food is so fresh and the prices are very reasonable. I go for lunch several times a month and cannot get enough.

We've been living here for 3+ years and have heard great things about Lemongrass. I have tried to order delivery from them numerous times and they never answered the phone. I finally got through about a week ago (likely a week day) and we ordered and it was still great food. I tried to order tonight (a Friday) and nobody answered the phone again - for 4 calls. Maybe their driver only works every third week or something??

Pros: Excellent Food

Cons: Hard to order

I wanted to comment on a more recent review and now several of the newer ones are no longer listed.

Lemongrass is a wonderful restaurant and I am glad to see the success that they have reached.

We go here regularly for lunch and have always been happy and satisfied with the quality and consistency of their food. And $8 for their lunch special is really a good deal (entree, appetizer, and drink). I've also been very pleased with their togo service. Always prompt and pleasant.

Pros: Good Food at a good price

Cons: None

Having been in the restaurant business in the past for many years, I have very high standards. Food Quality at Lemongrass is amazing, the must have dish is their Red Curry Chicken. Please don't expect great ambiance or decor. However the service is very attentive and courteous. The price is on par. You owe it to yourself if you truly like authntic Thai food to try it out. Thanks guys You are on the LIST!!!!

Pros: Great Food,Service,Price point

Cons: boring decor

I have liked the food I have ordered from here. My husband and I enjoy the red and green curry chicken, the spring rolls, the kids meal choices. Maybe a little pricey on the dinner meals.

Pros: Red and Green Curry Chicken

Well sorry guys I had to write this. My wife and I are from out of town where we use to have many very good thai restaurants. This one happens to be near our house and fell for the menu a number of times.

I will touch on three things, if these change they should run an advertisement.

1) Tom Kha Gui - chicken with coconut soup. There were really nothing in it. Not a pinch of lemongrass, maybe a piece of a mushroom floating around, not a drip of chili oil.... Tasted like they used skim milk. The worst !!! This happened on multiple occasions...

2) Pad Thai - eh.

3) Fresh Summer Rolls - cold ones, rice paper. You know the inside where you could find neats things like basil, mint, cilantro, maybe a little left over tofu, maybe carrot, vermicilli? Not here how about romaine lettuce and vermichilli. Ya know the dark sweet dipping sauce. Peanut sauce here only.

I wish this place was better. It made my do not call or stop list.

Sawadessee on Capital is pretty darn good, just small.

Pros: parking

Cons: food

being an Asian cook, i am already picky about pan Asian food. especially combined with my experience of working in a Thai restaurant before, i sampled every Thai restaurants in the area and Lemongrass is hands-down the most authentic. it has the essence of true home style Thai cooking. service is excellent as the staff always wear, as they call it, a "Thai smile." food serve FAST!!! they use fresh ingredients and give you just the right serving. the restaurant is clean and homey. the price is totally reasonable!

Pros: authentic Thai food, great price, excellent service, serve fast

Cons: a bit small, not good for large groups

We have been going to Lemongrass since they opened and immediately got hooked. We crave the delicious food and often celebrate special occasions there! Lisa and Charlie are like family now and simply the most gracious hosts and certainly the best Thai chefs around! The servers are extremely courteous and accomodating too. We have tried almost everything on the menu, all are delicious but our favorites are the Summer Rolls, Fried Calamari, Pad Thai with Tofu, Kee Mao, Hai Lum and Chicken Panang. Chicken yellow curry rates high too! You can ask for it to be almost no spice and request the condiment tray to spice it up to your liking. Or you can ask them to spice it up for you! Either way, you can't go wrong and you can't go wrong with anything you chooose from the menu. I actually rate Lemongrass ten stars but had to settle with what was available. Go soon and enjoy!

Pros: Food, service

Cons: None

I LOVE THIS PLACE, THE WAITSTAFF IS SO FRIENDLY, THE FOOD IS SUPERB, THE PLACE IS QUIET AND NEAT. WE EAT THERE AT LEAST TWICE A WEEK.

Pros: Ambience and food

They have very good Thai food with fast friendly service. It is family owned and they know their Thai food! You should ask about what ingredients they use and the ?health? benefits and why they chose to use them.

I don?t like too spicy and they were able to accommodate me. But they can go more traditional and give you the really spicy stuff too if you ask too.

Pros: Food, service

Cons: Average ambience, can be loud

Though the location is a tad out of the way for those not close by, it is a "must go". Consistently fantastic on every trip. Addictingly delicious with professional service.

Pros: Great prices, lots of parking

My wife and I have eaten here on several occasions and have generally enjoyed it except for the most recent visit on Feb 20, 2007. The food is acceptable - but it is somewhat bland as far as Thai goes.

The restaurant is clean and has a nice, casual atmosphere. I cannot give this restaurant more than 4 out of 10 because they made it clear (in not so many words) that we are not their preferred type of customers. I grew a somewhat long beard since my last visit and I guess that they do not want to offend their yuppie customers. Well they can have the restaurant to themselves - we are not going back.

Pros: Food is OK

Cons: Poor service

Quiant place has great food and service. Portions are big enough and wine selection is decent.

I am Thai and I have never been more happy to have found this place. The staff is very friendly and they're always happy to see you. The Pad Thai, which is one of Thailand's most prominent dishes, has the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and salty flavors. Spice does not come with any dish except curry, so don't forget to request it. They have the freshest and sweetest mangoes in the summer and the mangoes and sticky rice dessert is a must-have. Their lunch special is incredible and I would come here for lunch everyday if I didn't have classes all morning. Even the thai tea and thai coffee are perfect! Go to this place!!!

Pros: Food, Service, Prices

Cons: Location

Whoa! My dish at Lemongrass Thai Restaurant definitely cleared my sinuses! They should bring out boxes of Kleenex with your utensils. Yes, their dishes can be hot and spicy - and this one was a little too hot for my particular taste - but the flavor was good nevertheless and the ingredients were fresh and colorful. My friend got a non-spicy dish that was really good. I'll probably take everyone else's advice and try the curry or the pad thai next time, and maybe request that the kitchen turn down the heat, but one thing is certain - there will be a next time!

Pros: Friendly service, fresh food

Cons: Strip Mall Setting, SPICY!

Small, spotless, superb food! Consistant...Love the green curry, red curry & of course THE BEST PAD THAI....

We were looking for Thai on Citysearch and heard about Lemongrass through this site. It has been a great find- we have to drive a little ways to get here but it is absolutely worth it! The service is wonderful and the food is incredible. We often take people here who are visiting from out of town and they are always pleased. Thanks for the recommendations!

Pros: Service, Food

We have been here twice, to date. I tired the red curry and it was absolutely fantastic. The second time, I tried the Yellow curry and that was very good as well, but my particular taste is for the red curry. My wife tried two different dishes. I can't remember what she ordered, but the first time her dish was not quite as good as the second time. We had two friends join us the first time and they like the food very much. It is a very plain, small place, but enjoyable atmosphere.

Pros: food/staff

Very good food. Slighty on the expensive side. Polite wait staff that is quick and friendly.
Comfortable and warm enviroment.
Overall a nice dining experiance.
Would recommend to friends.

Pros: Polite wait staff. Good portions. Wonderful flavor

Cons: none

I agree with the posters who said that the flavor is a little lacking. I've been eating thai for many years, and have learned to cook it. Lemongrass seems to have forgotten the fundamental principle that hot/spicy, sweet, sour, salty, and bitter are brought together in either one dish or several small ones in the same meal. Their ginger stir fry was flat, as was their vegetable stir fry; I could taste sweet and salty but nothing else. Their Pad Thai, though, is much better and I still occasion the restaurant, but when I order I try to keep their culinary limitations in mind. Awesome service, though!

Pros: Service, Fresh, Fast

Cons: Flat flavors

Many people are saying how your food is sort of bland but it is not at all
i live in canada myself and we have tons of thai places. And there is no comparison that was great food!DONT believe these people think that there just being stupid everything was great but there was one thing just small
-that you only have one song playing in the restaurant
I COULD care less i think the food is amazing and that is all that matters
you guys are great servers and cooks never listin to the negative comments
its all lies.

My wife and I eat at Lemongrass at least once a week. I can understand that the service can sometimes be slow, but it is not for a lack of effort. The waitstaff is extremely nice, and they always try to please. Sometimes when it is crowded they will get behind a little bit, but waitstaff's personalities will make you forget all about the wait. If you know this going in then there are no worries. The food is well worth the wait. I haven't had a bad meal there. The chicken red curry, kee mow noodle, larb, and pad thai are awesome. I would recommend trying the soups as well. They also have a sister restaurant in New York that I have eaten in as well. The owners know Thai food well and you will not be disappointed.

Pros: food, waitstaff

Cons: none

Best Thai anywhere!!!! Great service......always great food!!!!!
I have been there dozens of times and always perfect.

Went there couple times, but did not enjoy the experience. The food was a disappointment. Have had better Thai food elsewhere in Raleigh. But their Thai Ice Tea was not bad. The quality of food is not worthy of the price. Did not get any respect from the waitress...was very rude. The ambiance was very simple. In counclusion, would not recommend ppl to go. Total disappointment. :(

Pros: simple ambiance

Cons: disappointing food

We haven't eaten in, only takeout. The Spring Rolls, Pad Thai, and
Chicken Red Curry are our favorites. We almost gave up on Thai in Raleigh.

Bright open atmosphere, wonderful service, great food, and affordable. It's one of my favorite lunch spots. I highly recommend it!

Pros: Service, bright simple decor, food

Lemongrass is an awesome place if you're looking for amazing Thai food. Their curries are all excelent and the soft shell crab special is absolutely awesome. Actually any of their basil sauce dishes are amazing. This is one of the few places in town where I can actually get food as spicy as I like it, but if you're not into the spicy fare, they will make it just the way you like it!

Three of us eat at this establishment often and have yet to be disappointed.
Food and service have been consistently good, prices, esp. for lunch, are very reasonable.
Would recommend this restaurant to those who enjoy Thai food and they will adjust 'heat' to taste.

Pros: food, service, parking

Finally, there is a Thai restuarant that has real Thai authentic dishes. Each restuarant has their own special dishes. I'd go to Sushi-Thai for Sauteed Crispy Duck with Basil. But at Lemongrass, we Love their Pad thai and their rich curry (with green papaya salad on the side). ^^

Pros: Reasonable Price, Service, Delicious food

Coming from a large city I have delveloped a taste for authentic thai cuisine. Lemongrass is the best in the Triangle by far. The service was great but the food was outstanding. I had the Duck Panang and my husband had the Pad thai noodles. Both were great! Glad you guys are here!

Pros: Food, Service

The food here is pretty good. It is a strip mall fast sit-down or pick-up restaurant. This is not one of those ugly chineese junk boxes, but just as small. They serve EVERYTHING on the mild side, so you have to tell them how spicy you want it. The springrolls are good, but need a little basil (better than a taste of thai), and the dipping sauce is very good. The curries are rich & sticky rather than soupy; the pad thai is sweet & has a bit of all the right flavors, but no flavor is strong, the soups are pretty mild. This is a different style of Thai than any other place I have been to. It's not the greatest, but for an inexpensive price you can try a bit different taste.

Pros: different, clean, quick

I had the vegetable stir fry with tofu, an egg roll and ice tea. The tea was excellent. The egg roll was uninspired, although the dipping sauce was good. Not great- just good. The entree was bland. No subtle flavor and no spice. As far as Thai food goes, I've tried every place in the Raleigh/Cary area and can only recommend Thai Villa and Sawasdee.

Pros: Good Service