Once again, they hit it out of the park with their Chicken Pad Thai! My son treated me to take out from Narunya's for a surprise on my birthday. He got it home piping hot and it was loaded with chicken. Staff even wrote a nice birthday well-wishes for me on the box. Nice touch... read more

Narunya's - Chicken Pad Thai (lunch portion) - Thai Near Me - Belton, Texas

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Being a very frequent business traveler, I have the opportunity to eat at restaurants all over the country. Two I always come back to bookend the same shopping center, Miller's Smokehouse and Narunya's. I have eaten Thai coast to coast. They all claim authenticity, but quality varies widely. Out of all that I've tried, Narunya's is a favorite. The restaurant itself has an interesting layout. There is no parking just for them, so it can be a challenge. There is a small lot on the side, but you have to jump the curb to access it. It has an indoor balcony area with plentiful seating, though I've never seen anyone up there. Every time I've come in, the food is excellently prepared and presented. Service has always been attentive with regular checking to ensure the food is good and my needs met Desserts are magnificent! Really, the only thing that gives it a demerit is the programming on their deplorable credit card machine. It is programmed not only to calculate your tip after tax, but also after the excessive credit card usage fee of 3.5%. So beware and select either custom tip or a lower percentage unless you like giving businesses unearned income. read more

"I don't expect much for a small town Asian restaurant, but this is robbery masked in inauthenticity." Unfortunately, just about every step of my experience at Narunya was disappointing and I wish it would have been different. Narunya touts itself as a Thai restaurant, so when I searched for Pho, I thought it was interesting that they would have it on their menu. Conveniently, I was literally 1 block away when I searched so I decided to give it a shot. I love pho and spring rolls so I was excited to try this place out. When I got there, the front two parking spots had no parking sign on it, but the rest of the center allowed it. Much to my annoyance I parked towards the back. I walked in and noticed the warmth and mugginess in the air. Asian owners? Probably. I understand the struggle of blasting AC during the hot part of the day drains the bank, but it doesn't make it pleasant. I ordered the Beef Pho and Veggie rolls. 1) Veggie Rolls - A side salad wrapped in rice paper. Srsly mindblowing.... $8? What a tragedy. Spring rolls or veggie rolls, whatever they want to call it should NOT be like that. 2) Beef Pho - What the heck is this?! For the uneducated, Beef Pho is a Vietnamese dish and this item that Narunya touted as pho is a mix of Chinese Beef noodle soup and Vermicelli. This is NOT pho. Quantity was generous though. Even the beef used is practically the same from the chinese beef noodle soup. The noodles were overall decent, but THIS IS NOT PHO. Again, I'm upset that they advertised this as beef pho when it is criminally NOT. For a total of $30+ when its all said and done, this has got to be the worst food advertised for that price. I don't expect much for a small town asian restaurant, but this is robbery masked in inauthenticity, to fool a town with a vast majority non-asian population. read more

Narunya's - "Beef Pho". Not authentic at all... - Thai Near Me - Belton, Texas

Actually using Thai recipes & ingredients for starters. I ordered the Tom Yum soup and was extremely disappointed. The authentic Thai flavor was absent, the "tom trinity" of lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves were nonexistent. The asking price for this bland & dull tasting concoction was $15.95. Rating is Zero out of Ten will not recommend! read more

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Very spacious restaurant with beautiful decorations. They have the best Thai food in town. My all time favorite is their Fire Cracker Wrap. Ask for Hot level of spiciness. It's delicious. Staffs are very friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend it to anyone who's in town! read more

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This was our first time to Narunya's. Our whole meal was so good !! It is an a notable restaurant. Loved the ambiance. We ordered the pork belly appetizer. My husband wanted to order a second. Entree's were the broccoli beef, which was very nice. I got the fresh spring rolls with chicken. Not only were they beautiful, but they were fresh and tasty. I loved the basil. I saw lots of people ordering the pho. I'm looking forward to trying that next time. Our servers were very attentive and sweet. The Fried bananas were perfect, the coconut is such a nice fresh touch. What a winner. It feels like a hidden gem, you just want to tell everyone about. If you're traveling down I-35, don't miss this place. read more

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The food and service are always great, but today I went to the rest rooms and they were absolutely disgusting. It made me want to leave right then and there. It was shocking to see how clean and beautifully decorated the dining area is and then see the bathrooms with moldy walls and dirty handprints on the doors and light switches. Really crazy seeing the behind-the-scenes of this cute restaurant. I hope they do a very deep clean and pay more attention to the bathrooms. Not sure we will return because if the bathrooms are this bad it makes me question the kitchen area cleanliness. read more

The food here was amazing! The service was good. We were taken care of by 2 nice attentive young ladies. It was my first day off the road from SC and I was impressed by the flavorful food! Hubby got the eggplant tower, I got the pepper duck, our nephew had the garlic chicken and my best friend got Panang curry. One small ambiance suggestion... there were about 10 bulbs that needed replacing. I will definitely go back next time I'm in Texas. read more

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Food was very good. Parked on the street. They could spruce up the interior a bit. It's kind of drab but clean. Service could be better. Nevertheless I recommend it. read more

I love Thai food and the food here is great. I also really appreciate our server, Linda. She's knowledgeable and very personable. I actually live in Oklahoma and there are no good thai restaurants within driving distance of where I live. The decor is also impressive. I have celiac disease and cannot eat wheat. Linda made sure to pass that on to the cook. I know she did because even a crumb makes me deathly ill. I ate hours ago and have had no indication my food had wheat in it or was cross contaminated. Thanks Linda, Momma Dianna read more

Gluten free food is mostly available here. The milk tea is strong and good. The ambiance is nice and casual yet comfortable. I love all the vegetable dishes. Most of Belton knows of this place! Mrs. Narunya is the sweetest. And she has a few different locations and even a boba and smaller desserts right next door. Check them out! read more

Incensed by the substandard delivery service and complete lack of concern shown by management!! Uber for no reason cancelled our order after saying it would be here in a few minutes. Narunya would accept no responsibility and couldn't care less. Said after it left their place it wasn't their responsibility!!! Refused to make it right and hung up on me. They deliver here frequently and there is no excuse for their complete lack of concern, flippant attitude and smart ass response. We will never spend another dollar there or at their sister restaurant Rockin ramen. We have spent over a thousand dollars in the last year and all they can do is hang up on me. Hard to believe they care so little and I think was the son of the owner that cussed me out. Beware!! read more

My family really enjoyed this cute spot I picked to try! The shrimp tempura, garlic chicken, fried and white rice and especially the pork spring rolls- had to order multiple orders because they were amazing! The service was just as great! First time visit, and hopefully not my last. read more

We enjoyed this local Thai eatery and I loved the cilantro lime beef salad; in fact I've come home trying to replicate the dressing. If it had been appropriate, I'd likely have licked my plate clean. My husband and son enjoyed their food as well. read more

Excellent food. Fresh and flavorful. I can't wait go back and try other items on the menu. When I saw the menu was small, I knew it was going to be great. Our food was made to perfection. The crunch edges of the pork, to the tenderness of the duck, it was all so perfect. Our waiter was fast and friendly. The restaurant was clean and the atmosphere was calm and relaxed. read more

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Very nice Thai restaurant! Minimalist feel to it but walls are tastefully and beautifully decorated with amazing large textured painted flowers. We were greeted and seated immediately. Our beverages were delivered promptly and we were given ample time to relax, talk and scan the menu. I have a coconut allergy (I know, Thai is the smart choice!) so our server checked with the chef for dishes void of coconut. I had the Pad Prik Thai dum with shrimp. My lunch partner had the sweet-sour stir-fry with chicken. Both dishes were beautifully played and tasted superb! Do yourself a favor and treat yourself to some Thai food at Narunya's! read more

Several weeks ago, my husband and I craved Chinese for delivery. We looked up delivery places only to find out Narunya's doesn't deliver. If you subscribe to a food delivery service, you can order delivery through them, but you're out of luck otherwise. We were still interested in trying some of the menu items, so Narunya's ended up being my birthday dinner. The restaurant had a charming atmosphere with dim lighting. It was a quiet night, so we didn't have trouble getting a table, and the service was attentive for the most part. Our appetizer was some kind of spicy dumplings. The dumplings weren't spicy in the least, but they did have good flavor and came swimming in an unexpected broth. The broccoli beef was tender, but we did feel the portion was on the small side. Lastly, we both ordered the beef pho. This pho was different from our preference, but it was nice enough. (Tiny noodles, big beef chunks, not many vegetables.) While everything was good, I don't think we feel a pull to return. read more

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I have celiac disease and that makes it difficult to find a place that I feel really safe eating out. Not only are they able to make most things on the menu gluten-free but today we ordered two gluten-free entrées. When they served them, immediately Ricky came out and said wait to take a bite. There was one small part of one of the meals that wasn't made gluten-free. Not only did they take care of it immediately, they were so gracious, kind, and very apologetic and I couldn't have asked for a better response. I l feel SO confident in my ability to eat there as someone with an allergy. I often have to trust an establishment and then find out later if that was a mistake or not, but Narunya's really let me know that they go the extra mile for everyone. Not only was my food delicious , but it is clear that each customer is valued. I will return often! read more

We came through after a run at my favoritest Buc-cees to grub. (Man, those Bucc-ees stops really get my appetite going!) I can't even remember how far the drive was, but with Big Bro behind the wheel AND highly recommending this place, who were we to question it! Party of 4, we lucked out with one of only a few tables open. A few sections of the restaurant (both downstairs and upstairs) have been reserved to celebrate some recent grads. (Yay! Because we were seriously starving!) At first glance, I didn't think their menu was at all complicated since it wasn't multi-paged like most Thai restaurants are. That's not necessarily a bad thing: it just means they put a lot of love and focus on the foodies they do offer. But after a few minutes of read-through, it still got complicated: I wanted to try so many! But Big Bro was sweet enough to let me order for me AND him to share and we can at least go from there. SHRIMP TEMPURA: Not sure what prompted me to get these, but I just simply had the taste for it. The batter was on the thicker side but light, so it didn't take a lot away from the shrimp. It was also seasoned well and didn't think it needed the tempura sauce. Dipping it elevates it a tad it better, thought. BITE MY BELLY: Big Bro's recommendation. There was a lot of love putting these bites together. The pork was well prepped. Seared well and nice finishing sauce. If you're a pork fiend, this is a must-have! BASIL DUCK: I have never seen this anywhere ever EVER so I had to have it! (It really was to satisfy a curiosity.) Boy, was I glad I went for it. The duck was cooked PERFECTLY. It was juicy and full of flavor and taking each bite with the veggies was [insert chef's kiss here.] I had barely touched the side of rice, but did serve as a palate cleanser. Delicious! PORK BELLY BASIL: This was Big Bro's choice, but it was more a backup to his back up order. (He originally wanted their lamb dish, but it had been removed from the menu. He opted for the eggplant tower, but they didn't have it either.) It's basically like the basil duck except it's with pork. They were generous with the amount of pork bites! FOOD: 4. Overall above par, except it got a teenee bit salty in the end. SERVICE: 5. Our server was top notch perfect. She timed everything so well that we didn't even have the need to catch her attention. She was just simply there when needed. VALUE: 3. PARKING: Street and parking lots pretty much everywhere available. OVERALL: 4. I would love to return someday since there's so many items on their menu I would still like to try. Looking forward to that next run! read more

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Narunya's is our go-to spot for lunch every Saturday. They make great Thai food--we love their soups, curries, noodle dishes, and fresh rolls. While the food is excellent, it's the people who work there who make this place truly special. Shoutout to Linda and Sadie, in particular, for their incredible service and kindness! They are stellar. We always look forward to visiting with them. They have our favorite dishes memorized and are so accommodating with our requests for modifications (gluten free, vegan). We are so fortunate to have this gem of a restaurant in town with such great staff! read more

Great vibes and good Thai food in downtown Belton! I came here for lunch on a Monday, and my group of 8 enjoyed it very much. It is really cute inside and the service was awesome. I love the hot air balloon art on the chalkboard. I had the panang curry with pork and shared the bite my belly appetizer, a pretty dish with three pieces of pork belly. They were both delicious! read more

Narunya's - C8. Panang Curry - Thai Near Me - Belton, Texas

We think Narunya's is the best Thai food in the area. We tried the others and weren't impressed. We've been multiple times and the food is consistently good. We have dear friends that are Thai and we've traveled to Thailand to stay and nothing will compare to true fresh Thai food, but for what we get in the states- most of the time it's actually not true Thai even though it's labeled Thai- it's often Laotian or other Asian fusion. The spice levels are good here and we would recommend it. read more

The food is delicious. Was in the area and stopped in for dinner. I ordered the Basil fried rice with chicken and the steamed dumplings. The fried rice was very flavorful and it was a large portion. The best basil fried rice I've ever had. The dumplings were tasty as well. The staff is very friendly and patient and provided great advice when it came to ordering off the menu. read more

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WOW. I was serendipitously surprised to find this place during lunch time with my friends. It's SO good. You have to try the pork basil and the Thai tea! The Thai tea is not TOO sweet, like other places, and taste like tea. Looking forward to coming back and trying the eggplant tower, glass noodle, and papaya salad. Service was also great! read more

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We returned tonight! Linda was our waitress: she is a very good waitress. Very knowledgeable about the menu. Happy to help with substitutions. Careful about ingredient sensitivities. Attentive. Food is very good. Very nice ambiance. Always enjoy dining there. read more

Last night ordered a DoorDash from this restaurant. It was disappointing. I ordered sweet-and-sour chicken. The chicken was steamed chewy and dry. The sauce that it was swimming in was sickeningly sweet and very watery, more like soup. Thankfully, the plain white rice toned it down a little bit. read more

Friendly folks. Large portions. Tasty but needed seasoning (salt). Would go back and try some other things.

Monday night dinner - Yummy in our tummies! No lie, best pad Thai ever. We've had our share of pad Thais and the norm is that they're always prepared too saucy and/or too sweet. We did request for less saucy and it was oh-so-amazing. I ordered the beef soup and it was delish. I loved how clean the broth was; I.e., not greasy and heavy. The beef portion was generous and super tender. Also, the staff is super sweet. We had Rosa and another sweet lady serve us. We will definitely come back again. read more

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I love this Thai place. Good food and when you order spicy, it's spicy. The food is awesome read more

The best Thai food we've found so far since moving to the Georgetown area. It's worth it to us to drive up to Belton when we're in the mood for good Thai. Also excellent decor and friendly staff. And though it's not a Thai dish, the Crepe Cake is amazing for dessert. read more

After reading the reviews I was excited to try this place. I was in Temple for medical. Huge let down. Tried the Spring rolls, pineapple rice and Drunken noodles. 1) The decor was interesting? Looks like maybe they had an incident they are recovering from? You should walk to the bathrooms. I almost left before we ordered because this place needs a health department visit. You can see in the kitchen. 2) Way over priced. I spent $41 on two people, no drinks, just tap water (which was nasty). 3) Thai food is suppose to have flavor and spice. It had neither. It was incredibly bland. It needed a sauce or something to elevate i I'm a little lost for words. I'm usually good at this. But this place caught me off guard. If it's good for the area, I get it. But let's be realistic regarding how good it is. read more

My pad Thai was exceptional, It was worth driving in the rain storm. The fresh rolls were just as scrumptious. Keep up the great work, chef!! read more

Excellent customer service. The food was authentic and flavorful. The atmosphere was welcoming.

March 2024, I met the owner at a fundraising event and wanted to check out her restaurant. She's the owner and the chef of this little gem in Belton. She's not only a good cook but an artist as well. Take a peek at art on her wall, she painted them herself. This sweet lady is amazing in everything she does. I can't wait to go back and taste the rest of her menu. read more

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I try to eat here once a week! It's a great place for a date or an intimate meal! Ask for appetizer sampler! You can pick three choices, and let me tell you every choice is just magnificent! We got both kinds of dumplings, and both were amazing! Also enjoyed shrimp tempura, a bite of heaven! The vegetable spring rolls were the top. We shared an entree of sweet and sour pork! The vegetables were crisp and fresh, the spice just right! I keep coming back for more! It's perfect every time! read more

Narunya's Thai food was an absolute delight! The Pad Thai, in particular, was my favorite--it was a melt-in-your-mouth kind of good! I'm so glad that I found out about this gem in Belton Tx while stationed on post at Fort hood (i guess we're supposed to call it fort cavazos now...) Each bite was packed with incredible flavors that just danced on the taste buds. The overall dining experience was fantastic, with the aroma of Thai spices adding to the ambiance. The friendly service made it even better. If you're craving delightful Thai cuisine, this spot with its amazing Pad Thai should be on your list for an unforgettable culinary journey! read more

Hub and I had an impromptu lunch date recently and decided to try out Narunya's. We had heard a few good things and like Thai food. Right away, upon entering, we were pleased with the spacious restaurant and nice decor. There was only one other couple there when we arrived around 12:45pm, but soon after, more guests began to be seated. Our server was quick to offer us a drink (we had water, which was very good) and gave us menus. Lovely classical music was playing in the background; I was happy about that. We each ordered a meal, that came with a side salad, which was a surprise to us...maybe we didn't see it on the menu, but it was tasty. We also were offered a free dumpling appetizer, which we had just noticed on their FB page. I had the dumpling soup with a side order of fried rice, and hub had the Pad Thai. Both were very flavorful and presented nicely. Our server checked in on us as needed. The prices also were quite reasonable. We will definitely return, read more

Narunya's - Thai Near Me - Belton, Texas

JUST ordered the Narunya's Fried Rice and the Broccoli and Beef meal through an UBEREATS delivery deal and my oh my it is GOOD.!!! THANKS AGAIN.!! WOW mmmmmmm.!!! read more

Narunya's - Mmmmmmm.!!!..!! GOOD.!! - Thai Near Me - Belton, Texas

Love their food, their menu filled with diverse options- lots of vegetarian options and all made with equal effort as the meat options. We order tons of food when we go and my family of 8 leaves happy and full. Staff members are always accommodating and attentive. read more

The food is fresh and delicious. We had the eggplant tower, pork fried spring rolls, pork laab, sticky rice, and jasmine tea. Everything was made to perfection-delicious. The service was great, the dining and bathroom were spotless-clean. Dining area is artfully decorated. read more