The place has a nice ambiance it feels like it transports you into another place. It actually has two sides of the restaurant. There's a sushi bar, bar, and lots of tables. The restaurant is a fusion between Thai and sushi. They have an extensive menu and even a happy hour menu. The service was decent nothing to complain about he explained everything when I got the food and if I had questions about the menu. I tried the sushi on the lunch menu for happy hour. The nigiri was my favorite it had mackerel, Seabream, tuna, yellow tail, and salmon. The salmon roll I had was okay, it was bite sized and easy to eat. The last roll I tried was the otoro roll. Had a spicy pickle taste to it. I also tried a few drinks the yuzu and the dragon fruit one and they were sweet and just right for my palate. I tried the pad Thai and drunken noodles. The pad Thai was very flavorful. The drunken noodles were also good and filled with vegetables. I definitely want to come back here and try other things. read more

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Checked out Krua recently for restaurant week. It used to be Thai Gourmet, then was some other restaurant, and now it's Krua- a Thai and sushi spot. Ample parking, though on weekends the hooka spot that shares the lot blocks off a lot of spots for valet. Still, shouldn't be a problem to find parking. We went with another couple, and tried a variety on and off the restaurant week menu. Between us we ordered: Yellow curry with chicken Green curry with chicken Khao Soi Tom Yum Chicken Satay Papaya Salad Thai Tea Crème Brûlée Thai Coconut Ice Cream Thai Tea Shaved Ice Cream We found the curry's to be extremely bland. We ordered the yellow curry at a level of "hot", and that was the only flavor profile that showed up. Yellow curry usually had a sweetness to it from the coconut milk, but that wasn't the case here. There was no other flavor to it. Since we did not order the green curry with any spicy, it was just bland. The Khao Soi was nice and flavorful and everyone enjoyed it. The Tom Yum was also missing flavor, and at the same time tasted incredibly acidic. Now I know the lemongrass gives it a citrusy taste but not here, it was just sour. Chicken satay was standard and a good serving size. We all enjoyed our desserts. Overall I'd go back to try their pad Thai or drunken noodles, before making my mind up about giving it a pass all together. I would not order curries here. read more

They serve delicious Thai food that is a bit more elevated, and if you're craving sushi, they offer that, too! Perfect for a date night. We ordered a couple appetizers and some entrees. Krua Wings 4/5 Get the tamarind sauce! I think I had a drumstick or 2 that I found to be a teensy but overcooked, but besides that, these are solid and I'd order again. Chive Cakes 4.5/5 So addicting to eat. These went really fast. I love the texture. Chicken Satay 5/5 You gotta try these. They taste different compared to other Thai restaurants. Different seasoning? Whatever it is, love it. Also, they're juicy! Spicy Garlic Edamame Not gonna rate these, it's good. it's edamame. However, the spicy garlic definitely has a kick. remember, we are at a thai restaurant LOL. Gaeng Poo Bai Cha Plu 4.5/5 This was really good. I never had crab meat in a Thai curry. This was very flavorful, and I loved every bite. Plenty of crab. Comes with rice noodles, but I personally think it wasn't enough. Perhaps I should've ask for more. Based on the food, I would rate it 5-stars. I enjoyed everything I ordered. However, at the end of my meal, I tried to flag down someone 3 times to get the check. It took 30 minutes for us to pay and leave. Nobody checked up on us at the end... The table behind us checked out, and then the server just walked away. We had to get up to chase her down and beg to pay. This was during the end of lunch hours and it wasn't busy. read more

Krua - krua wings - Thai Near Me - Houston, Texas

This is my first time at Krua, I've come here several times when the name was Thai Gourmet. A friend and I came for lunch and the place was practically empty. The hostess was very friendly. Our waiter was also friendly and attentive. We both ordered the lunch green curry and it came with a salad and for 2 additional dollars I also got a crispy. I enjoyed the curry but I typically do prefer a bit more sauce and this curry was a bit heavy on the zucchini. I think the price was good for the amount of food that was served. I would definitely come back to try more things on the menu. read more

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Wow! Every bite was sensational. This was my birthday lunch out with family so we all splurged on whatever we wanted. The restaurant is decorated so beautifully. The wait staff, extremely attentive. We are already planning our next visit to Krua as the menu is quite extensive and we have so much else to try. Two of us are vegetarian, but three of ordered vegetarian. I got to taste everyone's dish except the chicken. Appetizer Chive Cake and Papaya Salad were off the charts with the yummy factor. Literally every bite was sooo good. That coconut soup, truly is Heaven in a Bowl. read more

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Been meaning to try Krua where Thai Gourmet used to be. There is parking reserved for Krua customers. It is kind odd setup where the restaurant was split into 2. They also offer Thai and Japanese cuisine. We went to the right side which was the small area. Intimate with low lighting. Thought it was nicely decorated and staff was very efficient. It was not busy when we went on a weeknight. Only two other tables occupied. We started with green papaya salad followed by tom yum shrimp and green curry chicken. Our go to dishes in a Thai restaurant. The green papaya salad was decent. We should have ordered medium instead of mild, otherwise, it was good. We really wanted this to be good. Unfortunately, this wasn't the case. The tom yum shrimp had good size shrimps as a plus but the soup itself was lacking. Soup was salty rather than sour and missing the lemon grass taste. The green curry was ok. It was decent sized porti read more

Krua - Inside - Thai Near Me - Houston, Texas

We just relocated from LA, and Krua on Richmond has officially set the bar! The best Pad Thai I've ever had--and I've had a lot of Thai food. The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive, the food was perfectly cooked, and everything was beautifully presented. You can truly taste the care that goes into every dish. If you make a trip here ask for Anthony as your server. So happy we found this gem in Houston! We'll definitely be back. read more

Fantastic service and the dishes the waiter helped choose was delicious. I would like to go back for their special. read more

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The ambiance was nice and the service was very attentive. The food was just okay for me and didn't really suit my taste. The pad see ew was a bit too sweet for my preference, and the crab fried rice was a little bland. The hamachi nigiri was just alright, though I did enjoy the agedashi tofu. read more

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Krua Thai immediately stands out because of its beautiful decor. The exotic wallpaper, rich wood accents, and thoughtful details throughout the restaurant make you feel like you've been transported into a tropical rainforest. Even the bathrooms are impressively designed, with playful forest-themed wallpaper full of animals and detailed woodwork that matches the rest of the restaurant. From the utensil settings to the soft mood lighting at each table, the entire space feels refined, upscale, and very intentionally designed. One of the main reasons we chose this restaurant was because they serve halal meat, which is always appreciated. The food itself was delicious. They try to put their own spin on classic Thai dishes, although the flavors were still fairly similar to what you would find at other Thai restaurants. Still, everything was very tasty. The standout for me was the beef, which had a rich and complex flavor. The shrimp and chicken dishes were also good, but they did not have the same depth of flavor as the beef. My main criticism would be the portion sizes. The restaurant serves individual-style portions rather than family-style dishes, which is fine, but even for individual portions the plates felt smaller than expected. The plates are physically smaller than usual also mostly to accommodate their portion sizes, interestingly, the servers were very vigilant about refilling our water glasses but this was mostly likely because even the water glasses were quite small and needed to be refilled multiple times by servers. Overall, Krua Thai delivers a great dining experience with beautiful ambiance, halal options, and flavorful food. read more

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First you walk in and it smells amazing. It smells like perfectly cooked entrees. The drinks look so tasty, I opted for a beer. We had basil fried rice and they added chucked on request. I had Panang curry and it lit me up. Spice level medium is more like lava spicy. So tasty and fresh read more

Krua - Pannag Curry - Thai Near Me - Houston, Texas

Krua sits where the beloved Thai Gourmet used to stand, but the decor has pretty much been untouched. The new restaurant serves not only an expansive Thai menu but also sushi and Japanese eats too! Happy we went to try it before word gets out, as we enjoyed a peaceful, quiet, and yummy meal even on a Friday night :) The food was delicious! Definitely not cheap, but the quality and presentation were nice. Everything was tasty, but we absolutely loved the crab omelette and Tokyo risotto! ** Crab omelette (5/5)-- never had this before, and it was a huge blanket of crispy fluffy egg studded with large lumps of crab meat. Super tasty :) ** Tokyo risotto (5/5)-- interesting combination of savory and a little sour/funk from the truffle. I liked how creamy the rice was while retaining a bit of bite. The seared tuna on top was yummy as well. Definitely comforting~ ** Beef skewers (4.5/5)-- extra tender and flavorful. Slightly too salty for me and too sweet for MT. I could eat a few plates of these! ** Green curry (4/5)-- a little on the watery side but still flavorful. I liked the variety of vegetables (bamboo, mushrooms, eggplant), but there wasn't much protein. ** Pad Thai (4/5)-- bouncy noodles with lots of flavor. This one mostly tasted sweet for me, but the lime and chili flakes on the side amped up the flavor profile. ** Glass noodle salad (3.5/5)-- beautifully presented and herbaceous, but it was mostly sour and needed a bit more sweetness and salt in my opinion. The noodles might have also been slightly undercooked. Our waiter, Anthony, was sweet and friendly (and our busser constantly refilled our water glasses!). They were able to accommodate our no-spicy request for weaklings easily! The parking lot was packed but there are several reserved spots up front for dining customers as well as a lot the back. We're definitely returning to try other dishes-- give them a visit before word gets out! read more

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We went for my son's B Day dinner he wanted Asian fusion. It was excellent. Drinks, appetizers and entrees. Staff super nice. All the food had lots of unique flavors each dish very different. I had a Thai staple pad thai noodles. I will be going again and highly recommend it i for dinner with family or even a date night. read more

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I ordered the Pad Woon Sen, light oil, medium spicy and added chicken tonight. It was so fresh, so aromatic, very moist in a good juicy way with a creamy type of feel to it, earthy, savory and very delicious. The noodles, notes of celery, cilantro, onions, tomatoes etc. were all very good with balance. The chicken was very tender in it too. Great, friendly service. I still need to try their green curry, drunken noodles and basil fried rice as well as a dessert on future visits. These last three visits were all wonderful. read more

This is a new Thai-sushi restaurant on Richmond. I went around 9:30 pm, which wasn't a busy time, so the server was very attentive and helpful. I visited on the third day of their soft opening. The restaurant feels elegant, like dining in a fine dining space, with beautiful Thai decor everywhere. That evening, I wanted a light dinner, so I tried the sashimi of lean tuna and the madai crudo. Both dishes were fresh and delicious. I also ordered their signature cocktail, the Aris the Red Dragon, to pair with my sashimi. However, I was a bit disappointed with the drink--I could mostly taste lime juice, and it overpowered the gin, which is supposed to be the main spirit in the cocktail. Overall, the freshness and quality of the ingredients were 10/10, and the elegant atmosphere and decor were also 10/10. Next time, I'll definitely come back to try some of the Thai dishes. read more

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Food was delicious. Ambience was fantastic. Would recommend! Attention to detail in their service was impressive. Would dine here again.

Beautiful presentation of the food and drinks, and very tasty and authentic! We had the flower dumplings (so beautiful!), shrimp dumplings, salmon nigiri set, spicy salmon roll, and pad see ew. My fav drink was Yuzu lemon but I substituted gin instead of vodka. It was a very nice evening! Great service! Easy parking too! read more

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Our first time here since this Restaurant opened in a very popular old Thai Restaurant location that shut down some while ago. I was so glad we explored Krupa and were very impressed by the staff and the quality of food. The dishes were bang on so authentic and absolutely delicious. The service by our server Nany was impeccable and the overall experience was made delightful by Susan. She checked on us periodically to ensure the food, new plates after each course were coming out on time. The attention to detail, recommendations on dishes, courtesy dessert all made our experience extremely delightful. Excited to see a 75 guest area for private events on the second part of the Restaurant is being worked on. Can't wait to host friends n family here. Simply Superb!!! Definitely a 5-Star spot!!! read more

The food here is excellent. We had multiple great curry dishes, crab fried rice was standout, as well as the lamb chops. Ambiance was very nice as well, it's clean and vibey inside. Highly recommend. read more

An absolute wonderful dining experience. We were quickly seated and the entire team worked together to ensure every table received good service. All the food was awesome. Sushi was supreme! Even the desert was a winner. We definitely highly recommend!!! read more

Some of the best Thai food I have had back in the US after living in Thailand long term. Great service and wonderful owners.

This is a really good Thai restaurant. The flavors are really well balanced, and lots of good quality veggies. It's in the former Thai Gourmet location. In my opinion it's better than Thai gourmet was. So far, I have been back for the green curry, red curry, pad kee mao and tom yum soup. All were excellent. Their lunch special with salad is also really nice. read more

10/10 experience from customer service to quality of food. This place is absolutely incredible, I'm surprised it took me so long to visit. Cocktails are amazing and sometimes there is live music! Can't wait to go back read more

This is at the former Thai Gourmet location so were expecting the same quality of flavor. Unfortunately, that wasn't the case. The prices are steep for average (and smaller portioned) Thai entrees and sushi. The ambiance is somewhat off with a mix of silk flowers and modern decor. The service was friendly but not enough to get us to return. read more

I stopped at Krua for lunch. The staff was friendly, and the food was truly excellent.

We were delighted to have a new Thai restaurant nearby. And even happier after tasting the food. It was take-out this time because we were working around the house. Dine-in is definitely in the near future as the place is very inviting. Pad Thai and Drunken Vegetables were delicious. Looking forward to exploring more of the menu. We wholeheartedly recommend it. You'll be glad if you give it a try,. read more

Discovered this new restaurant. I had the chicken satay. The chicken was so tender and the peanut sauce really good. I loved this (although the portion was small). The garlic beef was also so good. I am going back later this week with a friend. Clover was my wait person -- she was so excellent! read more