Thai Orchid Restaurant (203 N. Barstow St., Eau Claire) earns first place with its bold, authentic dishes and portions generous enough to share – or not! Second, Egg Roll Plus (1611 Bellinger St., Eau Claire), delights locals with its fresh, flavorful takes on Asian classics, including its famed egg rolls. Third, Shanghai Bistro (2930 Craig Road, Eau Claire), impresses all with its seamless fusion of traditional and modern Asian cuisine, served in a contemporary setting (featuring its handy “robot” server). –Jen Ekblad