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    Nara Thai

    4.1 (476 reviews)
    ModerateThai, Noodles, Soup
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    NARA THAI ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Chicken Curry Puff
    Maddie F.

    We come here pretty often and the food is always consistently good. Service is fast and it's one of the best Thai I've ever had.

    Wok fried eggplant with Chicken.
    Stuart U.

    The food here is absolutely delicious and Authentic. Everything that I have tried has been spot on great! The Thai tea is awesome.

    Alena B.

    Came midday the place was empty, but their ToGo orders are nonstop that's how you know the food is good. Sat at the bar for lunch. Since I was the only one dining in, I got my food fast & it was steamy good!!! I typically try the same thing at every Thai restaurant (Pad Kee Mao or Pad See Ew) & the flavors were perfection. Good portion of food. They open till 930 so I could definitely see myself returning for dinner or getting takeout. Atmosphere is spacious, cute family dining style. Many sculptures & dim lights. Really cute spot.

    Thai Cashew Nut with white rice
    Christy P.

    Nara Thai is a great local Lake Houston Thai spot. My favorite dish is their Thai Cashew Nut Tofu dish. Always fresh veggies & great tasting ingredients & food. You can customize majority of their meals with your choice of protein & spice level. They also have great Thai tea. Would definitely recommend. Lots of vegetarian options. Would definitely recommend if you're in the mood for Thai or curry. They have a large menu & lots of options to chose from, especially, if you're feeling like a culinary adventure!

    Individual Sized Green Curry

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    8 years ago

    This place is so great!!! Food was awesome! We ordered pad Thai and green curry. Was awesome!!!

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    11 years ago

    We love this place! The Thai basil dishes are all excellent. Try the appetizer Combi plater too. Quite delicious!

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    11 years ago

    Very enjoyable place in the Houston suburbs. Excellent food. Sharp color scheme providing for a nice ambience.

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    10 years ago

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    8 years ago

    They close way earlier than they supposed to close. It's not good service for costumers.

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    11 years ago

    The Pad Thai and Angel Puffs were delicious!

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    11 years ago

    Spicy basil fried rice was out of this world! Such a yummy spot tucked away. Will definitely be back.

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    10 years ago

    Good service recovery on our order that got confused between spicy and mild. They took good care of us and the food is delicious!

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    10 years ago

    Great place! Great food! Super good service. I would recommend the orange chicken and fried spring rolls! Take out service is great too!

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    14 years ago

    Been here 3 times now. Great food and service. Staff is friendly. No need to go down south for Thai food now!

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    12 years ago

    Nice little place. Been here three times now. Great food and service. Pad kra pow is intense. No need to head down south for good Thai food!

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    10 years ago

    They recently doubled their size... and service fell way below what is acceptable. Only two wait staff... need minimum of 4!

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    8 years ago

    Came for the chicken pad thai and it was delicious. Very friendly staff, clean and fresh location. Everything was great. Would recommend.

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