Pad Thai is a stir-fried rice noodle dish typically made with rice noodles, fish or other meat, peanuts, a scrambled egg, bean sprouts, and other veggies tossed up and served as street food in Thailand – and its deliciousness is all across the Valley. In first place this year is Thai Orchid (203 N. Barstow St., Eau Claire) which has placed in this category for the past five years! In second place is Egg Roll Plus (1611 Bellinger St., Eau Claire) which currently offers take-out only and is also known for its amazing egg rolls (duh) alongside its noodle dish. Mahli Thai (212 N. Bridge St., Chippewa Falls) came in third but has also placed in this category for the past six years, earning it staple-level acclaim. –Sawyer Hoff