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Seafood Tom Yum Ramen

Shrimp, scallops, mussels, calamari, and bok choy. A hot dish. This item requires 15 minutes to prepare

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Tonkotsu Ramen

Pork bone broth soup with chashu pork, boiled egg, bean sprouts, black fungus (mushroom), and scallions. This item requires 15 minutes to prepare

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Pad Thai

Thin flat rice noodles stir-fried with your choice of protein, bean sprouts, scallions and red onions. Contains egg! Gluten free

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Rad Na

Stir-fried flat noodles with your choice of protein, broccoli, and eggs in a Thai style soybean gravy sauce. Contains egg

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Pad Woon Sen

Bean thread noodles stir-fried with your choice of protein, yellow onions, scallions, carrots, and celery. Can be gluten free/vegan. Contains egg. This item requires 15 minutes to prepare

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Roasted Pork Wonton Ramen

Pork wontons, roasted pork, napa, carrots, celery, and bok choy

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Welcome to Noodle 501 🍜

Step into Noodle 501 and enjoy warm, fresh meals made daily at our Thai ramen noodle house. Our ramen bowls, stir fry plates, and vegan dishes are all crafted from real ingredients with no processed fillers. We blend authentic Thai recipes with a traditional Japanese ramen touch and local flair to bring bold flavors. Whether you dine in our cozy space, grab takeout, or get delivery, our friendly team is here to serve you with care. Every day, guests praise our fresh dishes and welcoming vibe.

Explore Our Flavorful Menu

Our menu showcases our passion for authentic Thai recipes and creative twists on classic dishes. Savor our signature ramen that pairs rich Japanese-style broth with fresh Thai herbs and spices. Explore our stir fry options, loaded with crisp vegetables, savory proteins, and fragrant seasonings. Vegan dishes are just as filling and packed with character. Locals, tourists, and food fans return again and again for our standouts. With each bowl, you feel our love for real cooking.

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Order with ease online through our website to skip any line and enjoy our fresh meals at home or the office. Choose delivery and have our popular ramen or stir fries sent straight to your door, or place a takeout order and swing by to pick up your favorites.

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Browse images of our freshest creations—from steaming ramen bowls to colorful stir fry plates and vibrant vegan dishes. Each photo shows our commitment to real ingredients and heartfelt preparation.

Casual Dining & Cozy Vibe

Noodle 501 welcomes locals, tourists, families, couples, and food fans to our full service, casual spot right in Durham. We offer high chairs for little guests and plenty of seating under warm lights for a cozy feel. Enjoy soft Thai décor accents, a relaxed playlist, and a friendly team ready to help. Guests often compliment our fresh ingredients, attentive service, and unique Thai ramen twists. Our full service vibe makes every meal a treat. Stop by to taste our fresh noodle creations.

Visit Us at Noodle 501 📍

Visit Noodle 501 at 5319 New Hope Commons Dr #104 in Durham, NC 27707, right by the mall entrance next to local shops. Our doors are open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm and again from 5 pm to 9:30 pm. On Sunday, we serve until 9 pm, and we are closed on Tuesday. Find easy parking off the main road. We are a few blocks from popular stores and venues, making us a perfect stop before your next outing with family or friends.

What our guests are saying

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Probably the best Pad See Ew I’ve ever had (and I’ve had a LOT). My boyfriend got the Tonkotsu ramen and it was delicious. Servers were kind and attentive. We will definitely be back!!

Chelsea W.

Yummy food and great service! They were able to accommodate our group of 12. We called before to give them a heads up. Everyone was happy with their food, and the star of the show was the yellow curry ramen. Definitely recommend if you’re looking for great thai food in Durham!

Autumn

We’ve been back here to eat multiple times, and it’s been great every visit! Great noodle spot in the Durham area. Great service every time. The employees are amazing at recommending dishes if you’re unsure of what to get. The potstickers are a favourite of ours.

Jim A.

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Frequently asked questions

We are known for Milk Tea, Green Curry, Mango Sticky Rice, Thai, Pad Thai, Pad See Ew, Tofu Ramen, Ramen, Dumplings, Chicken Ramen, Crab, Spring Rolls, Red Curry, Curry, and Soup

We serve Lunch and Dinner

Yes, we offer Takeout and Delivery

We are located in Durham, NC at 5319 New Hope Commons Dr #104

We serve the following areas: Durham, Chapel Hill, Briarcliff, Davie Circle, Tenney Circle, Eubanks, Blands, Keene, Blackwood, Carrboro, Plantation Acres, Few, Eno, Huckleberry Spring, Calvander, Carolina Meadows, Durham County, Lowes Grove, Dogwood Acres, Governors Village.

Our location

Noodle 501 Durham, NC

Address

5319 New Hope Commons Dr #104

Durham, NC 27707

Contacts

(919) 896-4058

Noodle501nc@gmail.com

Sunday

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM and 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Monday