Thai Orchid, a staple downtown Eau Claire eatery (203 N. Barstow St.) snagged first place with its fresh home-style Thai food. Mahli Thai (212 N. Bridge St., Chippewa Falls) makes its first appearance as the runner-up, its green sign a pop of color in Chippewa Falls, and its food a burst of flavor that locals love. In third place, Muang Thai (2637 Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire) is a popular destination for pad thai, sushi, and other Southeast Asian cuisine. –McKenna Scherer