CuisineEast Asian
Price$$
NeighborhoodDowntown
HoursThu-Fri 11:00-21:00; Sat 11:00-21:30; Sun 10:00-17:00
Last verified

Why locals love it: Deceptively plain frontage on N Gregson; known to Durham regulars but rarely in national coverage

Book food experiences in Durham

Durham: Private Half Day Walking Tour★ 4.8 (5)

Private tour · 4 hours

Durham: Private Half Day Walking Tour

Explore Durham on a private walking tour. Discover the city's history, visit the UNESCO-listed Durham Cathedral, and enjoy coffee and cake at a local cafe.

from$118 Check dates

See all 17 bookable experiences in Durham

Location

Address: 121 N Gregson St, Durham, NC 27701

Also in downtown

Banu Vegan ★ 4.4

$ Vegan comfort foodDowntown

Durham's most beloved vegan counter: the Skrimp Po Boy, Philly Fake Steak and Cajun fries. Consistently among the best-value meals in the Bull City.

Why locals goS Roxboro St location is off the main dining corridor; plant-based dining still underrepresented in national Durham coverage

Chicken Hut ★ 4.4

$ SouthernDowntown

Open since 1957, Chicken Hut is weekday lunch only and sells out by noon. Eater named it the best fried chicken in America in 2022. Arrive before midday.

Why locals goWeekday lunch only, runs out early, cash-focused, no social media presence to speak of

Full downtown food guide →

More hidden gems in Durham

Goorsha Ethiopian Restaurant ★ 4.2

$$ EthiopianBrightleaf

Durham's most comprehensive Ethiopian menu: tibs, sambusa and vegetarian spread on injera. A strong group-dining value on W Main Street in the Triangle.

Why locals goW Main Street location is often overlooked for the trendier spots; the largest Ethiopian menu in the Triangle

Banu Vegan ★ 4.4

$ Vegan comfort foodDowntown

Durham's most beloved vegan counter: the Skrimp Po Boy, Philly Fake Steak and Cajun fries. Consistently among the best-value meals in the Bull City.

Why locals goS Roxboro St location is off the main dining corridor; plant-based dining still underrepresented in national Durham coverage

Chicken Hut ★ 4.4

$ SouthernDowntown

Open since 1957, Chicken Hut is weekday lunch only and sells out by noon. Eater named it the best fried chicken in America in 2022. Arrive before midday.

Why locals goWeekday lunch only, runs out early, cash-focused, no social media presence to speak of

King's Sandwich Shop ★ 4.1

$ AmericanGolden Belt

King's Sandwich Shop on Foster Street has operated since 1942. Nothing exceeds $10; grilled sandwiches and burgers prepared the same way since founding.

Why locals goOpen since 1942 without a social media account or a reservation app

Melo Trattoria ★ 4.2

$$$ ItalianBrightleaf

A compact Italian kitchen on W Parrish Street making pasta daily from NC-sourced ingredients. The cacio e pepe and seasonal risotto are the strongest plates.

Why locals goNew addition to the Brightleaf corridor; regional and national food press has not caught up to the quality level

Thai Spoon ★ 4.2

$$ ThaiSouth Durham

One of the Triangle's highest-rated Thai kitchens on University Drive. Pad see ew, boat noodles and green curry at a profile lower than the food deserves.

Why locals goStrip-mall location off the main circuit; the kitchen is more ambitious than the setting suggests

See every hidden gems pick in Durham →

← Back to Hidden Gems in Durham ← Durham food guide