Deejai Noodle Bar

Deejai Noodle Bar is the Thai restaurant and sushi bar on North Davidson Street north of NoDa. It looks small from the street and turns out to be surprisingly roomy inside, with outdoor seating and a bar that mixes a coconut mojito worth ordering. Sushi gets made in view, with yellowtail jalapeno cut thicker than usual. Portions run large and food arrives hot. It sits past NoDa proper, which keeps it quieter than restaurants in the middle of the neighborhood.

What to know

• Tuna wontons and wings are the other orders worth knowing.
• The dining room handles groups better than the exterior suggests.
• The parking lot is small, so street parking is often easier.
• The restaurant is closed on Monday.