Every time I crave Thai food in Houston, I make a stop at Nua Thai. You're generally sat really quickly, and the food comes out quick too. I've only got to-go from here once, and from what I remember, the wait wasn't too bad. The parking is quite difficult since the lot is so small. To share, we got an order of crispy veggie spring rolls and a bowl of tom kha with chicken. Both always hit the spot. Some Thai spots make tom kha too salty but I think this one is seasoned well. We also ordered pad see ew and pad woon sen with tofu. So delicious! The portions are pretty generous, so we had a good amount to take home. read more

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I went into this restaurant with a big group. I ordered a thai iced tea and a pad see ew. Pad See Ew - It was very soft, sweet, and smoky just the way I like it. I ordered it with beef, and the beef was very tender and not dry at all. Furthermore, the overall dish has the wok hay flavor and was one of my favorite pad see ews I've ever had. Thai Iced Tea - it was your average thai iced tea where it wasn't mixed at first(which I think is a sign of authenticity!) and sweet at the perfect level with condensed milk. What makes this a four star was that the service was a little iffy in my opinion. Even though we were in a large group which makes it harder for waiters to order, the waiter stared at one of my friends and started mumbling despite him already ordering which made it pretty awkward. read more

NUA Thai - Thai Tea - Thai Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I ordered DoorDash from here often and finally came into eat for the 2nd time and the food is consistently good. I really love their crab cream cheese wontons but feel like they have gotten smaller. The service is attentive and the ambiance is pretty casual. Although a small dining area it is lively and you get to see all the yummy dishes everyone orders to hopefully inspire your next meal here. I love their pad see ew, the noodles are so bouncy and chewy and cut in squares rather than the wide noodle strips. You can go wrong with anything here. The green curry, crying tiger, and khao mun gai all got devoured! Parking can get a bit tight but I've always found a spot. If you're in midtown and craving Thai this is the spot. read more

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I ordered the Red Curry with chicken, medium spicy tonight awhile before heading to the gym for a good back / pulling night a little later. It was not only huge and full of ingredients, but as usual, very delicious, fragrant, aromatic, kind of sweet-herby-savory all in one. The thickness of the gravy was just right and so was the coconut milk content imo too. The cucumbers, bell peppers, chicken pieces, etc. were all so thoroughly cooked and very tender. They all had actual good flavor as well. This is one of my top 3 favorite Thai restaurants in any order. Great, friendly service. read more

When having not the best day you look for your comfort food. I'm ashamed to say the amount of times I've had NUA Thai the last two weeks is shameful. But when the food is always fresh and amazing how can you resist??? I went in to place an order to go and got some Wonton soup for this unexpected cold weather we are having, a side of fried rice and the Siracha wings. The wonton soup amazing per usual and a good warmth needed for this weather. The fried rice never misses here. Just always good fresh and authentic. The Siracha wings flavorful with just enough spice to keep it good. I almost forgot the spring rolls. Fresh crispy and the sauce the perfect addition. If you're looking for good and authentic Thai cuisine. Nua Thai is where you need to be eating. read more

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We held a surprise birthday dinner for a friend and the staff was so welcoming and accommodating for how long it took for our party to arrive. We all ordered different things, but my recent favorite had been the pineapple curry - made vegan and with tofu. The waiters are decently versed in what can or cannot be made vegan. I've also tried bites of their drunken noodles which I enjoy. If you're a spice head, definitely ask to adjust your spice. Their mango sticky rice is also soooo yummy! It's a must. However, this time the mangoes were not as sweet as before. It must depend on the season. Regardless, this place is a standard and reliable spot for me. It is usually not super busy and has ample seating. I will return! read more

NUA Thai - Pineapple Curry - Thai Near Me - Houston, Texas

It's a very casual Thai restaurant. Decent interiors. The service was good. We got everything we asked for quickly. Food review: - spicy edamame: 4/10. Over cooked and under seasoned. - Tulip dumpling: 6/10. It was nice. - lettuce wrap chicken: 7.5/10. Very fresh lettuce and flavorful chicken - roti curry: 10/10. Perfection. Don't miss this. - red curry chicken: 7/10. Doesn't disappoint. Overall, decently priced good Thai food. read more

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Came here for an early Sunday dinner. They have a small parking lot, and while the dining room wasn't too busy, there was a steady flow of to-go orders throughout our meal. We ordered the Tiger Cry, Pad Kee Mao, and the whole tilapia. The Tiger Cry was hands-down the best dish of the night. Even though it was cooked medium well, it was still incredibly tender and juicy. You could really taste the char and a bit of that subtle fattiness--so good. The Pad Kee Mao hit the spot too. It had that savory flavor you expect, and I appreciated how generously it was loaded with egg. Unfortunately, the whole tilapia was a major letdown--especially since it was listed as one of their specials. The menu and photo described it as being topped with a "triple flavor sauce," but there was no sauce (or flavor) to be found. Instead of the light batter we expected, it came heavily fried and bland. We subbed the white rice for plain fried rice, and honestly, the fried rice was great--simple and flavorful. Service was off. After taking our order, our server stood at our table staring at her handheld for an awkwardly long time until we finally asked if everything was okay with the order. She just said "yeah" and walked off. When we told a different staff member about the fish, he responded with, "I'm glad you enjoyed the fish," which left us confused--was he listening? We also had to walk up to the counter to ask for a bag for our leftovers. Overall, the food was a mix of highs and lows, but the service was definitely a miss. I'll probably stick to ordering the Tiger Cry to-go next time I'm craving it. read more

NUA Thai - Pad Kee Mao, Tiger Cry (Grilled steak), Whole Tilapia - Thai Near Me - Houston, Texas

A very small pace, but it's spotlessly clean, staffed with a friendly smiling crew, and the food is some of the best Thai I've had!

One of the best thai teas I've had at a restaurant and the yellow curry was amazing with a good amount of chicken. However the pad see ew was a smaller portion compared to other thai restaurants. read more

NUA Thai - Thai Near Me - Houston, Texas

This is (currently) my favorite spot in town for thai food! It's got a really cute dine-in area that is pretty comfortable. I enjoy dining in when I have the time. Everyone here is super friendly and i've struck conversation with staff here on a lot of different occasions, they're super easy and fun to talk with. I stick to what I like here, they do an amazing pad thai and their mango sticky rice is a muuuuust try (although portion for the sticky rice is smaller from what I remember). Give this place a try! read more

NUA Thai - Thai Near Me - Houston, Texas

I've eaten in the restaurant and the staff is attentive and patient. The order shown was 'pick up' and the portion size along with the taste was great. I would definitely recommend. SN: both Crab fried rice, and Pad Thai were easily modified to have no eggs read more

NUA Thai - Crab Fried Rice, Pad Thai, Tom Kha, Crab Cream Cheese Roll - Thai Near Me - Houston, Texas

My friend and I went during a deal and they had an appetizer plus main dish for $15! Appetizers- Their crab cheese cream puff was crispy on the outside, but the inside was a little disappointing. The filling was cold and tasted a little like plain cheese. The chili oil wontons were a little lackluster as well. Main courses- I thought the flavor of the pad thai was a good, a little tangy and a hint of sweetness but the noodles were broken and a little clumpy. The spice level I feel was also a little underwhelming. But, the other noodles my friend got were very flavorful and the texture was a lot better. Drinks- We got the thai green tea and I thought it was good, but a little overpriced. It tasted a little watered down and I wish the tea flavor was stronger. We went during lunch and it was half full. Ordering was fast but our food took a while to come out. Their parking lot is pretty small and fills up so I would suggest carpooling if possible to avoid having to park elsewhere and walk. They do have a wide variety of seating options and a large interior though! read more

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Everything I need at a Thai restaurant. Delicious fresh food with great service. The parking lot is very small and I did not want to pay seven dollars for a parking spot next door so I made a block once and I was able to get a spot. Definitely a more casual place but I left full and happy!!! read more

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We ordered via uber eats this place during the workday with my coworkers and wow!!! It was delicious. Starting off with the crab cream cheese rolls... the ratio of crisp to cream cheese was perfect - absolutely loved these!! The pad see ew was amazing as well. Great texture of homemade fresh noodles and great flavor. The yellow curry was also amazing - just note that their "Thai hot" level 5 was very manageable and the spiciness did not deter from the great flavor. The crispy chicken fried rice we got "hot" level and it had quite good heat! Overall - delicious Thai place. I will be back for take out for sure! read more

NUA Thai - Crab Cream Cheese Roll, Pad See Ew, Crispy Chicken Fried Rice, Yellow Curry - Thai Near Me - Houston, Texas

I came here for the first time for Houston Restaurant Weeks and was very impressed. Everything was super flavorful and yummy. I had the roti with curry and the crab fried rice. My husband had the Thai chicken wings and the whole tilapia which he enjoyed. We finished with the dessert roti with ice cream. The portion sizes of everything was HUGE. The many ways you can have roti definitely make it standout, and I'll definitely be back. read more

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Oh my goodness. We ordered this to go and got the summer roll, spring roll, yellow curry, and pad Thai. Everything was amazing. Great prices, great portions. I am so happy that I ordered this. Oh my gosh. Will order again. Can't wait to try everything. There's a reason why it's #1 on DoorDash people. Best, Bob B. read more

If you're coming in a big group, make sure to reserve beforehand just in case. I never had to wait the last two times I was here but it can get crowded during peak dinner times. Parking is limited but your can park easily across the street or nearby. The wait for our some food items was long but most of it was good. The salmon dish impressed me the most surprisingly. I'd come back here again to try out more food items when it's less busy. read more

NUA Thai - Steak - Thai Near Me - Houston, Texas

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NUA Thai is a fairly young establishment (established 2020). It is a medium sized restaurant with many two to four seaters. The restaurant is clean and has very simple decoration. I had the tofu pad woon sen while my partner got the crispy chicken fried rice. The portions were generous and the food were flavorful. Service was great, and staff were friendly. The only downside is the tiny parking lot in front of the restaurant. I would avoid going during peak hours. read more

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NUA Thai is my favorite Thai restaurant in the Midtown/Montrose area by far! Delicious, fresh, and well developed flavors make this a go-to for anyone craving good Thai food. read more

Man, this was a GREAT place to come check out. Some friends and I came by here for a Houston Restaurant Weeks lunch, and to say we were impressed would be an understatement. The place is in an awkward part of midtown, near areas known for being rough, but still manages to maintain a nice, quiet interior that's well decorated. When we arrived, we were one of only two tables seated, which meant service was very attentive. The meal we had was four courses (including a tea) for $25, which was an outstanding deal. For the first round, most of us went with the tulip dumplings, which came out hot, freshly steamed, and with the perfect amount of sauce. For the second round, several of us went with different soup options. My Tom Kha soup was spectacular, but my wife wasn't enjoying her Tom Yum soup, so we ended up swapping. My soup was definitely the better of the two. Of the main courses, the basil fried rice was probably the biggest hit. My wife wouldn't stop raving about just how delicious it was. The entire dish was fragrant, like it had been bathed in flower essence before coming out, and tasted absolutely delicious. Of course, the teas were excellent too. I went with a traditional Thai Tea while my wife went with the Thai Green Tea. Apparently the Thai Green Tea was so good that the two people who ordered it got refills at additional expense, so it must have been very good. We'll definitely be coming back here again! read more

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i have been dying to have a good khao soi in houston ever since i tried it for the first time in new york recently. i had one at another spot in town and it was just fine. but the khao soi at nua thai was absolutely phenomenal! the broth was just insane. so much flavor and spices and deliciousness. i also asked them to make it a little less spicy because it had a few chili symbols next to it on the menu lol and it was great. not too spicy, but just enough to add a good amount of flavor (and clear your sinuses). we also had the crab/cheese rangoons to start and they were super yummy and piping hot. my boyfriend had the kua kai (noodles with chicken and calamari) and he loved it. they have a rewards program here (yay!) so i can't wait to come back!!! read more

NUA Thai - Khao Soi Kai - Thai Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Very flavorful food and fresh ingredients. Really enjoyed the drunken noodle and red thai curry. Portions are generous and prices are fair. Highly recommend if you are in the area and in the mood for thai! Service is great, and the ambience is casual. This place is Let's Eat Houston approved read more

NUA Thai - Drunken noodle - Thai Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Great drunken noodles! Service is a little slow during rush hours but staff is nice and attentive. read more

NUA Thai - Thai Near Me - Houston, Texas

Whoaaaaaaaaa! The food is F'N great! Everything was delicious! The service was amazing too! And it's really cute in here. I'm so happy we came here like DELICOUS! read more

NUA Thai - Khao Soi Kai - Thai Near Me - Houston, Texas

Let me begin with saying that when you come here you will have to fight for a parking spot and it is worth it. My partner and I had to circle the block about three times until we could find a spot and we would do it again for the food. We came twice in a week because the pad see ew and red curry are phenomenal. The staff give great service albeit a little slow but we're all human. I highly recommend everyone try NUA Thai! read more

NUA Thai - Pad See Ew - Thai Near Me - Houston, Texas

Thank you HRW 2024 for putting this on my radar. Or shall I say kup khun mak mak, ka! The crab fried rice was perfectly made. The right amount of Thai-ness and the lump crab meat exceeded this Thai palate. I loved the papaya salad too. Refreshing and light, if I ate this instead of tacos, my waistline would have me shopping at Baby Gap. But who am I kidding, pass me that decadent mango sticky rice before I stab you with this edible orchid. I take no stars off this perfect restaurant. Maybe 1 invisible star for limited free parking spots, but after that crab fried rice hits your mouth, you'll shut it just as fast. I will make the drive and park in the lot across from CVS anytime. Fr Fr on God, this place be bussin' read more

NUA Thai - Thai Near Me - Houston, Texas

My favorite plate is Red Curry. The portions are big! I usually have lunch during the week.The service is always nice. read more

NUA Thai - Tom Kha Soup ! Love it - Thai Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Delicious panang curry . Got it to go! Fast and friendly service. Would order again and again

We went here for Houston Restaurant Weeks 2024 and had an amazing time. There is a very limited parking lot, but this is to be expected for downtown. We ordered a HUGE spread for 3 people. Course 1: Summer Rolls, Tulip Dumplings, Crispy Spring Rolls. All of these were very solid basics. Course 2: Tom Kha, Thai Papaya Salad, and Tom Yum Soup - which was probably my favorite. It was so flavorful! Course 3: Pad Thai, Basil Fried Rice, Pad Kee Mao. I loved the flat noodles in the Pad Kee Mao, they had the perfect texture. The dishes were good. Honorable mention: Green Thai Tea. So so so good, I would highly recommend ordering this drink! Overall we had a great time at NUA Thai. It's a casual restaurant perfect for catching up with friends. And shoutout to our server, Luis. He was fantastic! read more

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If you're about the food, this is spot on. And I was shocked that as good as everything was, the desserts were the standouts. Never expect roti and ice cream to pair so beautifully. But ambience? There was a family with a kid behind us, IPad at full volume. Smallish space and the food took awhile (I suspect they were understaffed in the back). But the service was attentive and the food made it all worth it. read more

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I was asked out on a date which he chose this establishment. Now, I passed this place by several times and always seen how pack it would be. He did great choosing this establishment bc the food phenomenal. Remind you, this was my first time trying an Thai restaurant. I ordered the Thai pad and my date ordered the crab fried rice. The food came out in a timely manner. Everything was fresh and the serving size was huge. We did visited during Houston restaurant week but we opt and ordered off the original menu. read more

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i love this spot! the store is quaint and clean inside, very open-- be aware of the minimal parking outside, its also difficult to get the car out. the service was very nice and friendly, and they made sure to help out their customers. the food was delicious! we got the spicy sriracha wings, chicken satay, pad kee mao, red curry, and the khao soi. they were all so tasty! the spicy sriracha wings were sweet and spicy with a sweet hot chili flavor. the chicken satay was juicy and flavorful! the red curry was spicy and creamy and delicious. the pad kee mao was also super delicious. the khao soi was creamy, coconuty, and flavorful-- perfect with the noodles. overall this place is amazing and would recommend! read more

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The pad Thai with spicy level seasoning was delicious. It is some of the best pad Thai I have had. I got chicken and added shrimp for an extra $4. The serving size was huge definitely enough for two people. Crab cream cheese rolls were good not great. I think a different sauce would elevate these. Overall this was a really good find and I would give it a 4.5. I will definitely be visiting again. read more

NUA Thai - Pad Thai and Crab Cream Cheese Roll - Thai Near Me - Houston, Texas

Found this place exploring the neighborhood and it did not disappoint. I wanted to try everything! Everything was hot, fresh and delicious! I had wings, Thai rice, and soup. Service was excellent and fast! read more

NUA Thai - Thai Near Me - Houston, Texas

Great food. Great service. Parking can be a challenge but it's worth it. They are happy to accommodate allergies etc.

I tried the salmon green curry here, and it was delicious! The salmon was cooked perfectly and was very tender. The green curry has a slightly sweet coconut flavor which complemented the fish. The brown rice was cooked well. I got take out so can't speak to the dine in service, but the food was ready in a reasonable time. The ambiance is casual. read more

NUA Thai - Grilled Salmon Green Curry, Brown Rice - Thai Near Me - Houston, Texas

I loved this place. We haven't been here in a while. We went here last Saturday and for dinner. They changed their tables and decor a little. Looks nice and more seating. Service was great. Our server was quick, kind and on top of it. We ordered: *Crispy Chicken Skins 9/10 still fire Crispy Calamari 4/10 good but I was disappointed by the portion. They also used onions as fillers to make it seem like it's more. They didn't do this before. For the price, it should definitely be worth it. *Chicken Pad Thai (Bean Sprouts on the side) 6/10. It didn't hit like before. Could be different cook, but it tasted different than what it used to taste like. *crab fried rice (no onions, no tomatoes) 6/10. The crab was on the fishy side this time. I feel like their portions became less than last year. *PANANG Curry (Beef) spicy-- 6/10 flavors are still delicious, beef portion wasn't a good amount. Drowned in sauce and veggies. *Crispy Duck 7/10 still good I really used to love this place, but this last experience had me a little disappointed about them not keeping the same consistency as last year. I hope that they work on bringing back the quality this place had, compared to our last time here. I'd still go back and give them a try again. read more

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10/10 for everything. Not over exaggerating. The food, the service, 5 stars! The inside of the restaurant was minimal but warm and inviting. Food as follows: Chicken lettuce wraps - My mom ordered this and she said 10/10. The chicken had flavor whereas most places, the chicken has no flavor. The veggies were fresh and crisp. The the sauces were good but you didn't actually need them because the chicken has so much flavor. Kua Kai - My dad had this and he said 10/10. All he said is FLAVOR. So much flavor. XD He couldn't stop eating and was rather upset when he got full because he said it was so flavorful. He WANTED to keep eating it. Khao Soi Kai - I had this and again 10/10! I liked this version with the fried shallots instead of fresh red onion but that doesn't mean I don't like that version either. I just prefer this one. And the chili oil! Dear lord that was good. I found out the owner makes it and is the only one that can make it correctly. They have another location, Osha Thai, over in the new 99 Ranch strip center on Westheimer just across the street from Phoenecia. I'm so glad we decided on here for lunch. Please check this place out. read more

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While visiting Houston I was searching for a nice Thai place. This was located near my hotel downtown and had great reviews..... No lies were told in the reviews I read. The food was great!! Only lie was that 4/4 spice level was hot, it wasn't I ordered the Crab fried Rice 4 Spicy level and the Seafood Pad Thai 3 Spicy level. Don't judge me, I was hungry. Both were amazing 10/10, I would recommend. The staff were friendly and the inside decor was certainly fitting. A cool vide to the place. read more