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    NUA Thai

    4.4 (437 reviews)
    ModerateThai
    Open 12:00 pm - 9:30 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Pad See Ew
    Leslie C.

    I was craving mango sticky rice, and Yelp recommended this spot, so we decided to give it a try. We ordered two mango sticky rice desserts to go along with a chicken Pad See Ew at medium spice. Our total came out to about $48 before tip, and the food was ready in roughly 15-20 minutes. This was our first time trying Pad See Ew! The noodles were flavorful, the portion size was generous, and the spice level was just right. We really enjoyed it 9.5/10 The mango sticky rice was served warm. Personally, I prefer the mango chilled, so I popped it in the fridge for a bit before eating it. That said, it was still delicious. The sticky rice was sweet and satisfying 9/10 Overall, both dishes were a hit. I'd love to come back and try more items from the menu! 9/10 would recommend!!

    Pad Woon Sen
    Anastasia V.

    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.

    Fantastic Red Curry Meal !!!
    Michael C.

    I ordered the Basil Fried Rice with chicken, medium spicy and light oil this Wednesday evening for dinner. It was very fresh, really delicious and filling with a lot of starch, chicken and herby aromas. It was very moist and not too greasy. The service was very good and friendly.

    Pineapple Curry
    Himadri G.

    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!

    Wonton Soup
    Marcy J.

    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.

    Tulip DumplingDumpling
    Joyita B.

    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.

    Pad Kee Mao, Tiger Cry (Grilled steak), Whole Tilapia
    Serena S.

    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.

    Sergio G.

    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!

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    Jenny S.

    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.

    Trish N.

    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!

    Charlene P.

    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!!!

    Crab Cream Cheese Roll, Pad See Ew, Crispy Chicken Fried Rice, Yellow Curry
    Libby H.

    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!

    Thai Tea
    Sebby L.

    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.

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    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!

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    Who serves good crab friedd rice?

    We ate here during Houston Restaurant Week but did not have crab fried rice. Our meal was great, service was very good also. We'll go here again!

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    Street Food Thai Market

    Street Food Thai Market

    4.4
    (832 reviews)
    3.8 mi
    $$

    Legit Thai food - only around 9 tables and then two aisles of Thai Grocery Store. Flavors are as…read moregood as I've had anywhere although I haven't been to Thailand. We had to order take out on a Friday night because it was 10 mins before closing (9pm on Fridays) and they processed the order incredibly fast. All tables were full when we picked up so I'm sure busy nights will be a bit of a wait to get in. We asked for "medium" spice but the receipt had been defaulted to "mild" thank god. It was still a decent amount of spice and any more I would have probably been sweating like crazy. So I would recommend starting off with mild and go from there unless you are a glutton for punishing spice. Their mild seems to be more like medium / hot at an Americanized Thai joint. Pad Kee Mow with chopped chicken was delicious. Fresh crunchy green beans and bell peppers, onions and tomatoes perfectly cooked with the perfect spicy basil sauce. Noodles all had sauce on them. Large serving size and great price. We also got papaya salad which was just right and nice spice. I wish I could come here often and try everything else on the menu.

    The service is great and fairly fast. Definitely a Thai street food place. I loved how flavorful…read morewas everything and they gave really good recommendations. I wouldn't necessarily sit down here but if you want to you can. More of a grocery store than sit down restaurant. Khao soi gai: 7/10 This was so flavorful and delicious but definitely should have opted for the chicken instead of the soft shell crab I wasn't really a fan of the crab. Love the flavors and textures though. Definitely want to try with chicken and I recommend getting some rice on the side. Pad mama: 9/10 This had a really yummy vibrant flavor with a good amount of protein and leafy greens. Could be spicier I think the just gave us a random spice level. Overall really yummy and good portion for the prices but would love to retry with more spice in the dishes.

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    Iyara Thai Cuisine

    Iyara Thai Cuisine

    4.4
    (214 reviews)
    15.0 mi
    $$
    Grab-and-go
    Happy hour specials

    1. Service - the hostess and wait staff were outstanding and attentive. They filled your drinks as…read moresoon as it hit midway, and they took your plates away as soon as it was empty. When you come in, wait to be seated, order and pay at the table. 2. Price - approximately $15 a plate. 3. Ambiance - Classy restaurant. I love the white linen on the tables. Soft music, white and red walls with Thai decor. Natural lighting during the day with warm interior lighting. It appears that there has been a makeover to the restaurant. I like the new look more. It seems more upscale in appearance. Dress code here is business casual. 4. Food - I've had their YELLOW CURRY WITH CHICKEN AND WHITE RICE. Curry is a bit sweet to my liking, but overall, it was a good meal. Will have to try other dishes next time. Food presentation is nicely plated. Not messy or sloppy. 5. Cleanliness - dining area is clean. The waitstaff keeps this place in tip top shape. The only complaint I have, although not exactly about cleanliness, I would suggest that management take a look at the lock in the men's restroom. Although it was locked, someone was able to enter still. SUMMARY This is a petite Thai cafe. Everything about this place was enjoyable. I would definitely come back to try again and will highly recommend this place.

    Found this place on DoorDash and figured I'd give it a try. I ordered the cilantro shrimp soup. I…read morereally liked the flavor however I wish it was thicker and less lemon. I also ordered the crab wontons, now those were amazing. I paid about $31 for two soups and an order of wontons which wasn't too bad. If im ever in the area and craving Thai food I think I would try this place again.

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    Rim Tanon

    4.3
    (727 reviews)
    2.7 mi
    $$

    The food was incredible, especially the limeade drink. I really enjoyed the crispy pad Thai I…read morethought it kept the original integrity of the dish while still spinning its concept enough to be unique to other establishments. I drink a lot of water, so the waiters having constant refills was much appreciated. The service was excellent, and my waiter, Sujittra Y, was very accommodating and made me feel valued.

    This restaurant shares a parking lot with the Hobbit Cafe so space can be a little tight/limited…read more Despite it being a Friday night, my friend and I were able to be seated right away. For drinks, I got the Mekhong Mojito and it was sweet and refreshing! For appetizers, we got the crispy squid and the crispy wonton- crispy squid was good but if you had to choose between the two, get the crispy wonton! As for the entree, I ordered the Khao Soi with shrimp and my friend ordered the spicy red snapper. The curry broth with coconut milk was fragrant and with the toppings that came on the side (i.e. lime, onions/shallots, mustard greens, etc) enhanced the dish. The flat egg noodles were bouncy and the shrimp was solid. If you're stuck between choosing a curry dish and a noodle dish, get the best of both worlds and order the Khao Soi! As for my friend's spicy red snapper, I tried a bite and the spices/texture in the dish complimented the fish very well. For dessert, we ordered the classic Mango Sticky Rice! The mango was soft/sweet, the rice and sauce had that salty coconutty flavor. Aside from the delicious food, the interior is cozy and the waiters here were friendly and gave great advice on what to order. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area and are craving good thai food!

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    Nidda Thai Cuisine

    Nidda Thai Cuisine

    3.7
    (730 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$

    This spot definitely has the potential to become a 5-star favorite. With stronger teamwork from…read morethe staff; or a change in one particular team member's attitude. It could easily reach that level. Our waitress, Ann, was incredibly kind, soft spoken, and welcoming. My friend Sherita suggested this restaurant after we left a Yelp office hour, and I'm so glad she did because it introduced me to something I never knew I needed: the salmon mango fried rice. It was absolutely amazing. I originally planned to take some home for my son to try, but it was so delicious that I finished every bite in one sitting. Sherita had visited earlier in the week and tonight shared that she arrived; right before I walked in which was 30 minutes before closing time, Jackie told her to hurry up and order, even though she already knew exactly what she wanted and didn't even need a menu. Jackie response was unprofessional and didn't even wait till the table guest got to the table, which was less than seconds since we all arrive at the same time, and left the same place. During our visit, Jackie never brought us water. A couple who was seated after us received water before we did. It took over 10 minutes for us to get water. Ann took great care of us, but anytime we wanted a refill, we had to ask. At one point my glass was completely empty. I noticed Jackie refilling the water glasses for a table of six, so I managed to get his attention. He looked directly at me, scanned the room, then stomped away all fast without acknowledging my request. Instead, he told Ann that we wanted water, and she graciously brought it over. Even at the end of our meal, Jackie stood behind the register while my friends waited to pay, yet another employee ended up taking their payment. His overall energy felt very cold and unwelcoming. My friend even joked that it was probably for the best that he didn't refill my water because of the energy he was carrying. As someone who believes water absorbs energy, I honestly agreed. I'm grateful Ann was the one who served us with such kindness. The restaurant itself has such a peaceful, zen atmosphere. The greenery outside and the warm lighting inside create a cozy neighborhood spot that I truly want to love and revisit with my son. Thank you , Sherita for introducing me and Aaliyah to this hidden gem. I completely understand why you visited twice in one week. I'll definitely be back to explore more of the menu, and hopefully next time the hospitality matches the quality of the food.

    We love this restaurant! It's our 2nd visit and everything we've tasted is delicious…read more We shared the Chicken Fresh Rolls with Peanut Sauce, Tom Kha coconut chicken soup, Ginger Lovers Chicken, & Nidda Peanut Chicken. Both of the entrees came with steamed white rice. The waitstaff were friendly and helpful and the dining area is very pretty and clean. Prices were very reasonable. Definitely give this place a try.

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