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    Nara Thai

    4.0 (233 reviews)
    ModerateThai
    Open 11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Quiet
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Pad Kra Pow (Chicken)
    Samantha O.

    I order from this place on DoorDash for lunch like once a week. I get the pad kra pow with chicken, their portions are generous and the food is always super hot even after being delivered. Fresh and quality food for sure.

    Alena B.

    I was on my way home and stumbled across my favorite- Nara Thai. I came when their AC wasn't working but that didn't stop me from dining in. They had lots of heaters around and I sat at the bar. I ordered my usual Pad Kee Mao anf added Mock Duck this time. For dessert- you have to try the mango sticky rice. They made theirs with perfection. The server was so nice and efficient.

    Simmered Beef Massaman Curry w/Avocado
    David W.

    Don't let the location dissuade you. The food was delicious! Service was very friendly too.

    Chicken Tom Yum Soup
    Thomas A.

    It's been a while i haven't been back in here. The food is still good, The flavor is great and the service crew is very friendly. I love the flavor of the duck in red curry and sweet and sour chicken as well as the tom yum soup. The only complaint i have is the amount of meat on the red curry and tom yum soup needs to be more. As well as the sticky Rice in the mango sticky rice.

    Love this place and always come and dine in but for some reason the only time I ordered for pick up the lady was unable to understand us and when we specifically explained what we wanted and ordered they still gave us the wrong thing. Apparently there is two types of pad kra pow so that was their excuse for giving us the wrong food even tho we specifically described the ground chicken with the egg.

    Tom Kha soup, add basil and cilantro.
    Salomi W.

    The Thai tea was flavoured nice, not too sweet. The pad kee mao was my first time getting it with tofu, and it was super yummy. Compliments to the chef, even though I like the bigger square flat noodles, they did a very good job with this longer thinner needle. This is the best pad kee mao in all of Spring, and I venture Houston. I will be ordering tofu rather than meat more often. The noodles were done to perfection, super flavourful. They don't have mint, and to me mint is best in the Tom kha soup, but that's okay, I'll add some when I get home. Other than that, the Tom kha came out good, very flavourful, nice and thick, and also with tofu. I will definitely be bringing my husband to dine here with me next time!

    Mulan C.

    This was our first time at Nara Thai. Everything (and everyone) was amazing! Our server DQ was so friendly and attentive. He gave us great recommendations and always made sure we were good throughout our meal. Every dish we ordered was delicious. We got Pad Kra Pow, Shrimp Panang Curry, and the Home style Pad Kra Pow chicken. Everything was so flavorful and perfectly seasoned. You get to choose your own level of spiciness and protein/veggies. We loved the customizability! Also, the mango sticky rice is a must for the perfect dessert/ ending. Yum!! This is definitely a mom-and-pop shop vibe restaurant. It was cozy, but also big enough to fit a few large parties. We really enjoyed our dinner here and would definitely be back!

    LaSchon H.

    Food is good, but skimp-flation is STRONG. I ordered a $17 "Family Size" soup ($24 with added shrimp and chicken). It is literally ONE BOWL of soup.

    Fresh n green curry with chicken.   Veggie delight (the plate across the table)
    Rickeal M.

    Delicious food. Great service. Comfort food. All protein options. All natural juices. Atmosphere is mid.

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    Elizabeth B.

    I go here on a regular basis. The service is pretty nondescript. I'm always a fan of crayons and paper to entertain myself while I wait. It's actually a pretty nice atmosphere for a strip mall. I love curry, and they do a great job. My one complaint would be the potatoes in the yellow curry. The potatoes are usually my favorite part, but here they're usually pretty uncooked. Good flavor, but definitely lacking in texture. All around, pretty good for Thai if you're in the area.

    Pad Thai with vegetables

    I ordered my meal specifically mentioned NO SPROUTS OR VEGGIES. My order arrived with veggies mixed in it. Sure, I can pick it out but the restaurant DID NOT follow instructions at all. Plain and simple.

    Pad See Eue is my favorite! Love coming here. Will definitely be back

    My waitress (Sam) was excellent. She was very polite and explained everything I asked about. Will definitely be back

    I got lots of love for Nara Thai! Their food is so flavorful and comes out nice and hot. Their spicy levels are great. Lunch specials till 3pm. So glad it's close to home. Service is always quick and nice. So glad I found this place.

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    Best Panang curry and Tiger Tears in north Houston- try this for yourself! Just excellent.

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