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Stopped in for a quiet Sunday lunch with my daughter. The restaurant is very unassuming from the outside, but very nice neat and clean on the inside. It smelled delicious as soon as I walked in. I was really surprised. Service was amazing! Our server was knowledgeable, friendly, and very attentive. Our food came out quickly and was piping hot and delicious! I also enjoyed a Thai tea, that was so good!!! It was plenty of food, because I had enough left for another small meal. Definitely a spot I'll return to soon. This is a very popular and eclectic spot to eat in or pick up to go. I really enjoyed myself.
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!!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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!!!
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!
Pretty good Thai food. I've had their pad Thai in person and other stuff via Uber Eats. Food: the cashew chicken is pretty good. The fried rice is good too. The pad Thai is really good. I'll definitely go back in person. The parking lot is super packed all the time. I'll definitely go back soon. read more
I really enjoyed this place. I think business fluctuates here. It was empty then all of a sudden multiple ppl showed up with some ordering take out. Our waiter was working the register for take out and serving us which took away from our service. There was ample seating but limited parking in the parking lot. I'm sure there is street parking. The place was not too busy and quiet. The food was great and very reasonably priced for the serving size. The chicken skin was not good at all. read more
Came here on a Saturday night since I was craving authentic and tasty Thai food. It ended up hitting the spot. The service was fast and excellent, and I appreciated how attuned they were to my dietary restrictions. My only concern was the parking, which was difficult. However, a worker informed us that they have opened up a second lot for the weekend traffic, which is useful information. We ordered the drunken noodles vegan with tofu and red curry vegan. Both were hot, which is one level down from spicy. I personally did not find the food spicy and would consider leveling up next time. The noodles were perfectly soft, there was a good amount of tofu that was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The flavor was fantastic, and I liked how the dish was not too greasy, which is a problem I have run into at other establishments. The red curry was probably my favorite of the two dishes. It was warm, comforting, and tangy with the perfect blend of flavors. I was tempted to lick the bowl! We attempted to order roti ice cream for dessert, however there was miscommunication that led to just receiving vanilla ice cream. It was soft and creamy, but nothing special. read more
Stopped in for a quiet Sunday lunch with my daughter. The restaurant is very unassuming from the outside, but very nice neat and clean on the inside. It smelled delicious as soon as I walked in. I was really surprised. Service was amazing! Our server was knowledgeable, friendly, and very attentive. Our food came out quickly and was piping hot and delicious! I also enjoyed a Thai tea, that was so good!!! It was plenty of food, because I had enough left for another small meal. Definitely a spot I'll return to soon. This is a very popular and eclectic spot to eat in or pick up to go. I really enjoyed myself. read more
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!! read more
6 months ago
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
4 months ago
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. read more
1 year ago
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
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
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
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
2 months ago
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
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
4 months ago
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
1 year ago
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
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
10 months ago
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
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
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
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 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
6 months ago
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
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
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
2 years ago
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
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I always enjoy the food here. The only downside is the parking lot it can be a bit of a hassle. Other than that, I really like coming here and will definitely keep coming back. read more
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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
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
1 year ago
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
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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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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