If you looking for neighborhood Thai food, Narai may be the one for you. The service is always prompt with friendly service. I am simply addicted to their Thai Iced Coffee and Thai Tea. You can get it with boba for an extra $1. Pineapple Fried Rice is one of my favorites along with the Grilled Pork if I am feeling I need to be healthy and not thinking about carbs. This restaurant does use white chicken meat. Is it authentic Thai food? Not really but is it pretty good, yes. Plus its been there for like 40 years and generations of families simply love this place. The owner and severs tell me if they change anything, the regular customers get really upset. Best part about Narai is they have a separate dining area that is great to have a small party of 20-30 people or if businesses to do a catered meal with a presentation. There is no fee to use that space as long as you order food. read more

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Had an errand to run in the area and this place was the closest to me and I'm so glad I came here. Ordered spicy mint noodles and they were delicious. The service was great. Would come here again, if given the chance. 10/10. Oh, and good music. Clean tables. read more

Service was great easy to order quick pick up. But 2 plates one drink about 50$ for noodles and rice yikes. I guess I appreciate more protein than carbs ( noodles) pad Thai chicken okay, I could barely find any protein in there. Pineapple rice good. Would only come back for that dish. read more

I've been coming to Narai Thai for over 20 years, and it's still one of my favorite Thai restaurants. The food has always been consistently delicious, with fresh ingredients and authentic flavors that keep me coming back. The service is friendly, the atmosphere is warm and inviting, and it feels like home every time I visit. It's one of those rare places that has stood the test of time. If you've never been, you're missing out. read more

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Excellent taste! Portions a bit small, but so good. Price is fair. Very quick service

The food was delicious. I ordered the pad see ew with chicken and shrimp, steamed rice, and a tropical iced tea. My iced tea was filled up every time I got to half and it was refreshing(it's unsweetened but very good flavor); the pad see ew had about 10 shrimps which I loved because other Thai restaurants give half of that. The service was great they are very attentive here but not sure if it was because it was pretty lonely. It was only myself and another group eating. But they constantly came up to me to ask if I needed anything or to refill my drink. I will be back for sure. read more

This is my go to if I want Thai that I know will always taste great. My family and I have tried many dishes and liked ALL of them. My favorites are the Spicy Seafood soup, I also get a veggie tom yum, Jungle Curry (dont get this one if you don't like spicy), yellow curry, Steamed fish, green beans, and the Pra Ram with tofu. There other this we like but theses are our go to. The restaurant is always clean, never been sat a sticky table or had dirty silverware. The staff is attentive and friendly. read more

Narai Thai Cuisine - Jungle curry - Thai Near Me - Downey, California

The pineapple fried rice with shrimp has been my go to dish for years now. This last time I ordered it they didn't put a sweet sauce in it so I was a tad disappointed but so hungry there was no way I was going to call them to bring me just a sauce. Chicken sate sticks is the boys favorite thing. I think your safe ordered anything from their menu it's fresh and good. I like that they deliver it really helps me out a lot. read more

After attempting to go to a different Thai restaurant where I was ignored, I came to Narai. I was in search of this location (unbeknownst to me I had already reviewed it lol) because I remember the food being great! Well, this is an update. Customer service here is still excellent. The staff is friendly and attentive. I had the Yellow Chicken Curry with white rice and the Firecrackers. The curry was delicious! A 10/10! The Firecrackers were a 10/10 as well. They were crispy and the food came out hot, which is a huge plus for me. I went alone this time and what I loved about my visit is that the restaurant feels cozy and warm. I felt great eating here alone. I definitely STILL recommend! read more

Narai Thai Cuisine - Chicken Yellow Curry & Firecrackers - Thai Near Me - Downey, California

I ordered pad see ew to-go. Hardly any meat and only 4 small broccolis. And it was soooo dry. I had to google how to make it not dry (soy sauce & oyster sauce)! Then they put my Thai iced tea in the same bag as my hot food! The ice was all melted by the time I picked it up. Won't be going back. read more

My husband and I were struggling to find a dinner option last night and we landed on trying this place for the first time. I'm pleasantly surprised and we'll definitely be coming back! We did pickup, but the restaurant is very clean and cute. The staff was super friendly on the phone and at the counter. We both ordered the Pad Thai with chicken and shrimp. I couldn't help myself and finished the whole plate, which could have easily been two servings. Definitely a new favorite and a great quick dinner or lunch option. read more

Narai Thai Cuisine - Dining area - Thai Near Me - Downey, California

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I dropped off my car for service in downey and while I was waiting, I found this spot right across the street. It was just past 3pm and this place was almost packed so I figured it had to be good. I ordered the Thai bbq chicken and asked if it came with any sides and they said, no, so I ordered a side of white rice. Most Thai restaurants will serve rice, or fried rice and salad with the plate. Anyways, the chicken came out and it looked super fresh but that was about it. The pieces were nice and big but it was super dry and lacked flavor. I had to ask for extra sauce to make up for the taste it lacked. Perhaps I ordered the wrong dish here. Hope to try another dish here the next time I get my car serviced. read more

Narai Thai Cuisine - Thai bbq chicken - Thai Near Me - Downey, California

Cute little unassuming place... staff is very friendly and courteous. We ordered pad thai, pad see ew, tom yum and stir fried eggplant. The tom yum was initially okay... we let it sit awhile and then the flavor popped. Not the best I've had, but definitely good. The pad see ew and pad Thai were very good.. I personally really liked their pad Thai- it's saucy, tangy and sweet... just the way I like. The eggplant was cooked perfectly, not too soft and tons of peppers and chilies... delicious over white rice. Overall, my favorite Thai place in the area so far.. better than Basil Thai Kitchen and Sizzling Kitchen. Will definitely be back. read more

The food is really bland, losing what thai should taste like. Service was good for a take out order...and place looked clean. You can be the judge of the food taste but I got pad see ew, and I don't remember ever having pad see ew so bad from a thai place, definitely "cook" issue. read more

This might be one of the best Thai Yellow Curry spots I've ever had. Their Yellow Curry is absolutely tasty--creamy of coconut milk, rich in flavor, and perfectly balanced. We also tried the Narai Fried Rice with a mix of meats--great value and well-seasoned. Bonus points for the peas in the rice, which the kids loved (and parents appreciate for sneaking in veggies!). I usually like to put a bit of soy sauce, and they included it on the side for my take-out order without me even asking. That's thoughtful. The owner, June, is incredibly warm and knowledgeable. You can feel her passion for sharing authentic Thai flavors with the community. This place is flavorful, welcoming, and absolutely worth recommending. read more

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Terrible service. The waiter tried to charge a $21 "gratuity fee" on my party of 5 and only removed it when I asked him what it was for and said some excuse about us being a party of 4+ I was not informed of additional charges due to party size when entering the restaurant. Once they removed the charge, I was given dirty looks and they started talking about us. I then decided to give them no tip because of them trying to force it upon me. As I was leaving the server rudely told me, "So you dont tip eh??" Terrible experience. Will not return. read more

Narai Thai Cuisine - Original price with "gratuity fee" was $159.99 - Thai Near Me - Downey, California

Amazing service and food. Spacious location. Highly recommend the pad Thai, seafood soup mild, skip the chicken appetizer a little bland, but everything else is delicious read more

Really great food and service! Easy to read menus with descriptions. Had the Pad See Ew and Thai Iced Tea. Great flavor! Food available for takeout as well. Good seating/space. Can't wait to come again. read more

Narai Thai Cuisine - Pad See Ew, seating, tables - Thai Near Me - Downey, California

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We chose this place while looking for Gluten free options. This was our first time trying thai food at this location. Since it was a rainy day I called ahead to check the wait time and see if I could reserve a table for 6. Phone was answered quickly and I was told there was no wait and they will make table arrangements for our party before our arrival. Upon arrival we were seated in a room that seemed to accommodate large parties. Our server was very nice,but unfortunately I forgot her name. We asked few questions about gluten free options and also the flavor of curries they offered. Based on the recommendations, we ordered two items from starter - chicken satay skewers and Maria sampler. Chicken on both platters was very flavorful and tasted even better when dipped in the peanut sauce From noodles section we ordered : Pad Thai (gluten free option)- noodles were yummy and chicken / shrimp were moist. Silver noodles- noodles were little dry and we didn't enjoy it as much we enjoyed the pad thai. From curries we ordered: Chicken yellow curry and Thai green curry ( with shrimp) both were gluten free options. I had higher expectations for the yellow curry compared to green curry, but surprisingly we all loved green curry more than the yellow. Green curry had a little kick and the basil added a really nice flavor. I think getting it with shrimp was also a good choice. Yellow curry with chicken was little on the sweet side but the potatoes and carrot were cooked to perfection. It just melted in the mouth. From the grill we ordered Thai BBQ pork. This was my son's entree and he loved it. Pork with garlic flavor was a hit. From the Main dishes we ordered sweet n sour chicken. It took some time before this item was brought ( normal time for preparation of this dish. Even menu states to give 15 mins). It included fried chicken, pineapple, carrots, bell peppers, onions in sweet tangy sauce. The sauce mixed well with all the ingredients and made the dish taste even better. read more

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Disappointed on my order for Teriyaki chicken, ordered a large family tray. Paid over $100 for them to give me this amount of chicken. Never buying from them again. read more

Narai Thai Cuisine - Teriyaki Chicken Large Tray - Thai Near Me - Downey, California

Wasn't expecting to love the Moo-yang this much--BBQ pork came out smoky, juicy, and perfectly seasoned. Every bite had that charred edge that makes you pause it. Dipping it in their sour fish sauce? Total flavor bomb, wish I had enough room to ordered their papaya salad and sticky rice. It could've been a great combo. The pineapple fried rice was solid--classic curry notes, turmeric gave it a warm kick without being heavy. read more

Narai Thai Cuisine - Pineapple Shrimp Fried Rice - Thai Near Me - Downey, California

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This is absolutely the worst Thai food you will ever eat in your life. I have eaten in Thai restaurants all over the world and I've probably eaten at 50 Thai restaurants over the years. I've never even had anything remotely as bad as this the green curry tasted like dishwater. Bbq chicken tasted old and the papaya salad looked and tasted like it was mixed with dirt. Other things we ordered, but I'm going to just save my energy truly the worst place on earth. read more

Used to go here a long time ago, maybe 10 years and it was great. Ordered again and it was okay. Spicy fried rice was a bit dry. Flavor was there, just not enough liquid to rehydrate the rice. Chicken satay was... weird. I've never had chicken satay were they used chicken breast. Again flavor was kinda there, but it lacked the fat to keep it moist, ending up dry as well. Chicken tom yum was good. Drank all the soup and veggies, but again.. chicken beast and not cut too thin,Dried up in the soup. Im in no ways against chicken beast, but certain applications call for certain cuts and today's meal was just okay. Besides that, service was great. Even though I was ordering pick up, they were very nice on the phone and in person. The restaurant looked full and cozy when I picked up my order. I may try again in the future, but I would prolly pass on chicken dishes. read more

Very Concerned About How Leftovers Are Handled I've eaten here a few times and while the food itself tastes fine, I've noticed a disturbing pattern. Every time I ask for a to-go box, the staff takes my plate to the back instead of letting me pack it myself. When they return, I only get back a small fraction of what was left on my plate -- sometimes only about 10%. This isn't just a one-time mistake; it has happened with different meals, and it really makes me wonder what's happening to the rest of the food. Honestly, it feels like staff are either eating or throwing away customers' leftovers without explanation. But I really think that they're eating it. As a paying customer, I believe what I don't finish should come back to me. read more

Food not as good as it used to be. Prices a bit high.. service good ...ambiance... same as any Thai Restaurant... average. Noticed the cooks are Hispanic and all the kitchen help. I might be wrong read more

Narai Thai Cuisine - Spicy Fried Rice. Tofu - Thai Near Me - Downey, California

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Food was spot on 5/5 I always order pad thai whenever I can and I was pleasantly surprised with how flavorful my first bite was, especially since I ordered it with tofu. The noodles had a good bounce and chew. I would have liked a little bit more veggies, like shredded carrots and bean sprouts, but what can ya do. My fiance ordered the hot and spicy chicken - he said it was really good too. I think they use Serrano peppers, so be careful! It definitely isn't a bell pepper! No complaints about service. My water was always full. The only thing that bothered me slightly were the flies that kept flying around while we were eating. read more

Narai Thai Cuisine - Tofu pad thai - Thai Near Me - Downey, California

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This is where I go to have a calm dining experience. Everyone is nice, they are also great to my 1 year old daughter which is a huge plus. The food isn't overly spicy which is good. The only knock on this place and it's not their fault is the parking. It's in a shopping center and it can sometimes be difficult to find one. I just park on the side in the residential street. read more

Amazing food! Everything was so good! The service was amazing! The staff was so kind. I will be back to eat the rest of the whole menu! read more

OMG just discovered this place and it's amazing. Yellow curry and mango rice were my picks but I will be back to enjoy more of the menu. Delicious:) read more

Looking for a good 100/10 Thai food - this is the perfect spot ! After we discover this place there is no way we going somewhere else! 7 mares soup is so yummy , combination fried rice so flavory plus the Thai tea. There is a server that always attend us he is very nice and so polite. I always come with friends or family members. For dinner my husband is like do you feel like going to Narai Thai? . I don't think twice . We going!!. Ambience is pretty nice where you can have a really good conversation. Can't say more! Just go and give them a try ! I promise you - YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT!! read more

Narai Thai Cuisine - 7 mares soup - Thai Near Me - Downey, California

My girlfriend had NEVER tried Thai and I had to put her on! We opted to go all in with getting Thai iced tea, Tom yum soup, chicken pad tie, rice, and crab Rangoon! We were HOOKED on the absolute perfectly flavored Thai iced tea! The pad Thai was also delectable and they gave us a huge portion to share, part of which we took home. There is tons of space inside here and there is lots of sunlight entering the building. The staff was also very helpful and were on top of everything for us the entire time! Can't wait to come back and try more from this location because it was bomb! read more

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Amazing place ! We were welcomed very nicely and attended by ms.Jay wonderful lady ! Our food did not take long we waited around 15 minutes or so. The Pad Thai and pad see ew was very delicious so flavorful ! The drinks were amazing fresh and cold ! You guys have to try this place its very calm and peaceful not loud just a great place to eat and to catch up with friends and family! Fyi the crab rangoon was my favorite! Im coming back for sure! Don't judge a book by it's cover but by the story !! read more

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The food is always delicious and the staff is the nicest friendly people I know. The have happy hour and play sport games on the tv. This place is always clean and sometimes can be a wait. If you like Thai food then you must try this place. read more

Narai Thai Cuisine - Drinks for tonight's dinner. - Thai Near Me - Downey, California

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I wanted to try out a new Thai food restaurant and I'm soo glad I found this hidden gem. The food was amazing, I ordered the coconut soup (Tom Kha), it was savory and very well seasoned. It had lots of mushrooms, lemon grass, and chicken, it was worth the price. I completely forgot to take pictures, once it came out I was at awe of how delicious it looked and the presentation was stunning. My partner got the Pad Thai and it was sooo delicious, it came with pieces of tofu, assorted veggies, and chicken, for the price I will say it was worth it as well. Customer service was great, we had ordered other apps and our server gave us free rice on the house. I didn't catch his name but he was very attentive and helpful when ordering. I would highly recommend this place. read more

Narai Thai Cuisine - Crispy Wontons Crab Rangoon Crispy Wontons - Thai Near Me - Downey, California

Food: Chicken pad Thai and coffee, both were excellent. One small complaint - when I asked for the "spicy" levels the guy at the counter told me they come on the side. ??? That was new. So I had plenty of chili paste and dry chili seasoning, but because I had to incorporate it in to the noodles, it didn't taste the same. I'd get a bite of super spicy and then a bite of no spice. I wish they would have worked in the spice when it was cooking. Atmosphere: Probably to coolest/funniest thing is the picture in the men's restroom, posted below. I was impressed with the bathroom... I mean, that sounds weird to say but most places are just "meh" whereas I was genuinely surprised at how clean this one was. I often overlook that detail or sometimes do not use the restroom, but I'm glad I did here because the picture had me laughing and also, it made a lot of sense, so... Price: Middle of the road. Expect 20-25$ for a whole meal. I didn't really check the prices, so I'm just going off what I ordered. Service: The place was busy but all of the hostesses were still very nice. Seems like a bumpin' place! No complaints about the service. Overall: It was good but because the spice was on the side, by the time I got to my hotel, the noodles were hard to break apart. I had not ever had that before and I wasn't a huge fan. I would assume it is because (perhaps?) some people complain about it being too spicy and they cannot cook all of the noodles (spicy and non-spicy) in the same wok, so they don't. Again, I'm assuming here, but perhaps they could have 2 woks - one for spicy one for non? I dunno. Good place, will come back if I am back in the area in roughly 6 months! read more

Narai Thai Cuisine - Sign in the restroom, awesome! - Thai Near Me - Downey, California

Great taste!!!! it's cozy, they're not that big of a place but great design, they're fast and the food is delicious

First time here. It was packed this particular Friday evening. We ordered Tom yum soup, pad see we noodles and the house special fried rice. All of it was delicious. I ordered tea and the water was cold, but other than that, everything else was great. read more

Narai Thai never disappoints.. they are IMO the best Thai here in Downey. We love their Pad See Eww ( usually order beef or chicken both are delicious) also like the house fried rice comes with all the meats! Portions are enough for dinner and lunch the next day. read more

Food is always awesome and fresh! I've been a customer for at least 25 years! We only have two Thai restaurants in Downey, this is my favorite. read more

Ok ok ok I know I've, already, written a review so this might be redundant I had been doing chores all day and early evening for which i had an ample appetite and didnt want to cook. I absolutely love Narai, never have been disappointed and this time was the same as expected. I ordered my usual Pad Thai, pork chow mien, two orders red curry, one pork the other chicken and, of course, crab ragoon. Food is excellent, I've been patronizing for many years, well-over 15 . Thank you for the speedy, friendly service. The restaurant is quant and cozy, nicely decorated and clean; I have never eaten in the restaurant so at a glance around the room it seems well taken care of, the guests are smiling and the food is eye appalling. I'm always greeted with cheer and my order is correct every time. Great price for the quality and quantity of food, try it, I promise you won't regret it. read more