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Char's Thai Restaurant

It's not always easy to find good Asian restaurants in the desert, but this hole in the wall has to be near the top of anyone's list of favorites. Owned and operated by former residents of Bangkok, the restaurant has a huge selection of tasty curries and noodle dishes. The lunch specials are a great value; takeout available.

Address: 5039 E 5th St
Getting there: by Rosemont Blvd
Hours: Mon-Fri 11AM-3PM, 5-9PM; Sat Sun 5-9PM
Website: charsthaitucson.com (opens in a new tab)

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