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Nawa

4.4 (478 reviews)
Open • 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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Pad Thai Me Up with pork
John D.

We were in town for work and some of our local friends wanted to meet here for dinner. They picked a great place. The food and atmosphere were amazing. We started with the Satay Chicken and the Crab Mandalay. Both were delicious. For dinner I had the Pad Thai Me Up with pork and a level 3 heat, which was probably mild to medium. The food was excellent. For my cocktail, I had the Hokkaido Mule. Very good drink. Our service was top notch. We will definitely be back on our return trips.

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Joanna S.

Thank you, Chan! I was very warmly welcomed at opening time on a weekday. They had plenty of beautiful outdoor seating on a pedestrian-only road, something that is likely full often. I opted to dine inside and struck up a conversation with my server, Chan, who filled me in on some of the history of this restaurant. Beautiful Thai fixtures and authentic flavors fused with local flair. A great experience! My server recommended the duck bao buns and the curry sampler. A perfect way to experience a few flavors. The green curry was my favorite, and had just the right amount of kick for this spice wimp. On my way out, Chan recommended I take a walk around to see the rest of the establishment. I'm so glad I looked in the basement, because that's where the bar vibes are at! An umbrella-lined ceiling and tasteful decor make this the place to be!

Destroyed this meal

Vibes were great. Food was fantastic. Server was so kind and helpful. Got exactly what I came for.

Rama Curry
Dale B.

Another excellent dinning experience at Nawa. The food is amazing and the renovated building is very attractive. Making reservations on line is easy. They no longer have a private parking lot so we used the parking garage. The hosts were all business and not very friendly. Our waitress situation was very confusing. A young man greeted us that table and started us off with water. He didn't introduce himself before he quickly disappeared. We assumed he was the waiter. Then a young lady showed up to take drunk orders. She didn't give us her name or let us know that she would be taking care of us. Given her apron..I assumed she was from the bar taking orders. Eventually I asked her who she was and she let us know that she was the waitress. After that...she was friendly and attentive with the refills. The food at Nawa is outstanding. The Roti flatbread was delicious. It was warm with a soft-moist texture. You could easily pull it apart to dip up sauces. The bread had a slightly oil and garlic taste. It was lightly "toasted" so not had a small crisp. I had the garlic pepper entree. The rice is always cooked to perfection. The vegetables were fresh and cooked to a slight crisp. The beef was slight very think and cooked completely through. It came off a bit tough and required a knife to cut. The sauce was delicious. A moderately thin sauce with a mild garlic and pepper taste. The "medium" spice level came off a bit hotter than I expected. The sauce accented the vegetables and beef well. Excellent dish!!

Amanda S.

SO.GOOD. A few friends and I went on a Saturday, right around opening, to celebrate my birthday. Our waitress was super personable, which always makes a big difference. All four of us loved what we chose; pad thai, bao & pho. For my birthday, I was given a free dessert. I chose mango sticky rice, something I had never had before. Very good! Everything was cooked well, fresh & flavorful. The ambience was modern & a bit moody, very comfortable.

Lychee martini
Theresa L.

Stopped by for dinner and restaurant is decorated beautifully. I had a small high top table by the bar. Server came right away and I got the lychee martini, absolutely delicious, not too sweet. I had the crab Rangoon for appetizers, also good, lightly fried and lots of filling. For dinner I had the chicken pad Thai. It was cooked perfectly and has the right amount of seasoning! Service was amazing and food was delicious!

Pad Thai
Zhanna C.

Drinks were good, and so were the atmosphere and staff. Unfortunately, my Pad Thai was very disappointing--it lacked flavor and wasn't spicy at all, even though I requested the spiciest option. My husband's dish was just okay, but the duck meat seemed a bit off

Ashley H.

Loved the menu it's unlike any other Asian restaurant I've tried. Our seating was a bit warm, but the drinks menu was fun and unique. Everything we ordered was devoured quickly, with just a few leftovers. Definitely returning on my visit!

Thai Curry Noodle(Khao Soi)

We're from out of town and wanted to try some Fort Wayne specialties (non-chains) and let me just say yum. The spring rolls were ok, but the Red curry noodles really sealed the deal . Coconutty, spicy, and just overall feels like a warm umami hug. I highly recommend this place to out of towners and in towners (lol). ps. My only qualm was the parking situation but it's downtown so what do you expect

Whereas this post is extremely BEIGE in appearance, the complex/advanced flavors of last night's feast danced on my tongue and made me so excited for changes in my hometown of Fort Wayne! The place? Nawa - a beautifully decorated restaurant that serves up extremely high-quality Thai food. The owners (who are longtime NE Indiana residents) have given foodies another reason to #GetLost in downtown Fort Wayne! *Yes, that IS a "curry flight." #Getlostindiana13K https://nawa.live/ @VisitFortWayne

Pad Thai
Kruti P.

We were driving thru Fort Wayne and thought to have Valentine's Day dinner here because the reviews were good. We were seated at the bar because we didn't make reservations and they were booked. We ordered the Basil Fried Rice w/ chicken (spice level 4) and Pad Thai w/ chicken (spice level 4). We were so hungry and so excited only to be disappointed after the first bite. The basil fried rice had no flavor. Literally cooked rice mixed with red chili flakes and steamed chicken. I had to ask for some sauce to add flavor and was given more spice options and soy sauce and then was told about a sweet chili sauce. I added some of that sweet chili sauce and added a little flavor to take a couple more bites but then couldn't eat anymore. This was not a spice level of 4. The pad Thai had a strong fish taste, no flavor, and definitely wasn't a spice level of 4. Both of the dishes were somewhat room temp/cold, while others around us had steaming hot food. We barely ate our meals and just called it a night. We will not be returning to this restaurant again nor would I recommend it to my friends and family. Very disappointed!

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Such a beautiful location and great food and service. Definitely a must in Fort Wayne.

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3 years ago

First time here and it didn't disappoint!! Amazing cocktails and food! Definitely would return.

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3 years ago

Food, service and ambiance were excellent. Highly recommend the pork belly fried rice if they have it.

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Really good food, great ambiance. A little pricey but worth it. Get a reservation though, on the weekends

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4 years ago

Try the mango + sticky rice dessert! Great food and environment, I always enjoy coming here.

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Thank so much Logan!

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4 years ago

Lovely, delicious, wait staff and owner are very attentive, ensuring a wonderful evening!

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5 years ago

Love the spicy eggplant and freaky tiki. Restaurant or bar is a fun spot for dinner and drinks.

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3 years ago

Food was great, service from Austin was even better! Patio seating was enjoyable and a nice escape from inside.

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5 years ago

Great ambiance. Delicious food and drinks. Very accommodating to guests who have children.

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5 years ago

Food and atmosphere is outstanding! I always get the drunken noodles with shrimp. Very good.

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3 years ago

Food is always top-notch. Very easy to make reservations. Prill has always been very engaging with conversation.

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4 years ago

Great atmosphere and food. Some things are a bit pricey on the menu, but the Pad Thai is reasonably priced.

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5 years ago

We love this place great allergy friendly options. Great service. Beautiful atmosphere!

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4 years ago

I'm afraid to review this place because I don't want to show up and not get a seat. Always impressed on every level.

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