I've been here a few times and really wanted to love it. The vibe is great. Super cute decor, and the service has always been warm and friendly. Unfortunately, the Khao Soi has been consistently disappointing. I've ordered it multiple times, hoping for a better experience, but the protein has been a letdown each time. The braised beef I had most recently was extremely dry--almost to the point of tasting dehydrated. I've also tried it with the braised short rib and ran into the same issue. It honestly tastes like the meat has been sitting in a pot for hours, which really affects the quality. Considering these additions cost extra, it's frustrating not to get something tender and well-prepared. read more

The menu at Nua Thai goes beyond your run-of-the-mill Thai dishes and includes several signature entrees and specials that really make this modern restaurant stand out. We started with the Laos Papaya Salad, a generous portion of juicy shredded papaya, carrots, tomatoes, green beans, lime, and chili in a fermented fish sauce with salted crab. Another hit was the Crispy Rice Ball Salad, made of broken crispy rice balls flavored with sour pork sausage, roasted peanuts, red and green onion, mint, cilantro, and crispy shallots, all dressed in a lime and fish sauce vinaigrette. The combination of crispy/crunchy textures and savory, tangy, spicy, and herbaceous flavors made this dish a true standout. From the signature entrees, a great item for sharing was the Cornish Game Hen Green Curry & Roti, a huge bowl of green curry with mixed vegetables including eggplant, potato, green beans, and bell peppers, topped with a whole breaded Cornish game hen and a flaky layered roti flatbread. The game hen was tender, the breading was nicely seasoned, and the creamy, herbaceous curry was perfect for dipping with the roti. From their specials menu, the Thai-Style Beef Biryani was a unique Thai Muslim dish, made with turmeric-infused rice, topped with slices of tender slow-cooked beef brisket, served with a tangy mint vinaigrette and cucumber salad on the side. Our final entree was the Miang Pla (also from their specials menu), made of nuggets of breaded tilapia marinated with turmeric and lemongrass. The crispy tilapia was served with lettuce leaves, rice noodles, chili/lime/mango sauce, and fish sauce--all the components needed to make delicious lettuce wraps with a crispy fish filling paired with savory, tangy, spicy sauces! Overall, the food here was truly exceptional in flavor, execution, and presentation. Every dish was delicious in its own way, and the portion sizes were extremely generous too! read more

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Was in the area and wanted this food. Stumbled in Nua which is a small cute but quiet establishment and wow! This was some of the best Thai food I've had in a long time. I'm already planning my next visit. read more

Nua Thai Kitchen - Short ribs - Thai Near Me - Oakland, California

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Sheesh, I love Nua Thai so much. From the aesthetics, service, food, there's just much to love about this restaurant! Their spiciest hot sauce they make in house as well but caution, it is prettyyy spicy. The bone-in short rib Khao Soi is absolutely AMAZING, I can't get enough of it. The flavor is out of this world with such a bold & rich taste to it. The portions also are insanely generous! The crispy shrimp roll, duck larb & karaage chicken appetizers are a must try for your first time there! read more

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We walked in at 6pm on a Sunday night, and got seated right away. We got the papaya salad, duck larb and curry puff. Our favorite was the duck larb, curry puff , then papaya salad. My friend loves the duck so much, that he ate most of it. I also got Thai ice tea with vegan milk. That's nice surprise, since I'm lactose intolerant. The services was great, and they kept checking on us every few minutes. We accidentally found this place by accident, because the original restaurant we wanted had a long wait time. But so glad we found this gem, because the whole experience here was wonderful. Would definitely recommend this spot. read more

Nua Thai Kitchen - Duck larb, curry puff, Thai tea ( vegan milk) and sticky rice) - Thai Near Me - Oakland, California

Thai samosas were tasty, fresh. I also tried their Thai ice tea and cashew tofu salad - both superb. Staff were friendly, swift as well. We were there for lunch, was straightforward to get seated right away. Finding parking around might take you time, so good to give yourself space for that. Food, comfortable ambiance, and fast service - all reasons to go back. Glad they are in the area. read more

Nua Thai Kitchen - Seating inside - Thai Near Me - Oakland, California

I went to a Special Yelp Elite Event a Few weeks ago and was introduced to NUA Thai Kitchen!!! Today was my Birthday !!! I Wanted A Special Place To Eat!!! NUA came to my Mind !!! Gina the East Bay North Community Manager had Given me an Intimate Look At NUA Thai Kitchen!!! And I Liked What I Saw!!!! Thanks Gina!!! So I Rolled There In My Whip Blue Thunder !!! If You're a Local you Know Piedmont Avenue can be a Pita to Park!!! Low and Behold I Pulled Up and there's a Parking Spot Right in Front Of NUA Thai Kitchen!! And I Took it !!! I rolled in and Grabbed A Table. The Server brought me a Menu and a Glass of Ice Water!!! I Perused the Menu!!! When the Server came back!!! I Ordered For My Appetizer - Crispy Tom- Yum Calamari!!! For My Main Dish's, I Ordered- Massuman Short Ribs Curry And Off The Specials Menu - MIANG PLA !!! Service was Great!!! One Of The Owners Of NUA Was My Server!!! She Really Understands Customer Service!!! I Felt Very Pampered And Spoiled!!! My Tom Yum Calamari Arrived at My Table!!! It was a Great Presentation and a Generous Portion!!! It was Packed Full Of Delicious Flavors and was Cooked to Perfection!!? Out Next Was My Massuman Curry Short Rib!!! The Presentation Was Amazing On This Dish Also!!! The Short Rib Was So Tender That When I Grabbed The Bone !!! It Pulled Right Out Of The Meat !!!! The Meat Was So Tender That It Soaked The Curry Sauce Up Like A Sponge!!! It Was A Delicious Flavor Bomb !!! And it was a Heavenly Meal!!! Last But Not Least Was The Last Dish Off The Specials List!! Miang PLA !!! The Presentation on This Was Picture Perfect!!! The Lettuce was Cut Uniformly And Each One Was Identical!!! The Tilapia Was Battered And Fried To Perfection !!! I Assembled My Tilapia Into My Lettuce Wrap and Put The Noodles , Salsa. Right I Assembled My Lettuce, Talapia read more

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Delicious prices, reasonable food. Wait. Switch that. Reverse it!! Lovely staff, easy parking. Love to treat myself to this place. Or a nice date night spot read more

Nua Thai Kitchen - Pad Thai with Young Coconut Juice - Thai Near Me - Oakland, California

If you're looking for the best Thai spot in Piedmont, then you have to stop by Nua Thai Kitchen. Out of the three Thai restaurants in the area, this one is hands down the cutest and most welcoming. The atmosphere is warm. The staff are the nicest and most attentive waitstaff, I've experienced in a long time. They offered thoughtful, spot-on recommendations. The server took the time to explain the cultural background behind the Crispy Rice Ball Salad (Nam Khao), which made the experience feel both personal and educational. You can tell they're proud of the cuisine and excited to share it. Most of the dishes highlight Southern Thai flavors, which is such a refreshing change. My only exposure to Thai food has been the typical Bangkok-style menu. If you've traveled to Bangkok, then this place will open your eyes to a whole new side of Thai cuisine. It's also a safe spot for anyone wanting to try new Thai dishes without feeling intimidated. The menu is approachable, well-balanced, and easy on the stomach. Five stars all the way. I read more

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Thai restaurant with good variety of Thai dishes and drinks. Food is a bit Americanized / fusion with OK portions. Service is friendly and quick. Atmosphere is good for groups, kids, seniors and meetups. Nice clean inside with beautiful decorations. Indoor seating only. Wide tables for kids and flat entry for accessibility. Paid street and parking lot available. read more

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I visited to this location a while ago when it used to be pla daek - now it's still Thai, but more northern Thai ish? The duck larb was a bit more acidic than I was expecting, but went well with the sweet khao soi. I'm not as into the flavor profile overall, but I think they execute it well. read more

Nua Thai Kitchen - Khao soi - Thai Near Me - Oakland, California

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excellent... just excellent.. The vibes here are perfect! It's so cute and clean inside of the establishment and the people that work here are so attentive, kind, and helpful when it comes to ordering! It was a little bit of a wait for our food to come out, but we did end up ordering a bunch from the menu! The food came out piping hot and there was a good wait between appetizers and entrees. I would recommend getting the pad see ew, garlic noodles, tapioca dumplings, roti and curry appetizers. I really enjoyed the short rib soup dish they have. The meat fell right off the bone and it was so tender and paired well with a side of yellow curry and rice. I can't wait to come back! read more

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Great Thai food with large portions. I tried and recommend the summer rolls and the pad see ew, which I ordered with beef. The rolls are taste really fresh and come with two excellent sauces: a creamy peanut dip and a chili-lime mix that has just a bit of bite to it. Pro tip from my waitress: spoon a little of both onto each roll. The pad see ew comes with a fairly large portion of wide rice noodles, which are satisfyingly chewy and well-toasted. They add carrots, which I haven't seen before, and unceremoniously cram some salad on the edge of the plate, but it's otherwise a fantastic dish. Each table also gets a tray of three hot sauces to add. It's a nice place for a casual meal any day of the week. read more

Nua Thai Kitchen - Summer Rolls - Thai Near Me - Oakland, California

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A really delicious spot - I love to get takeout for lunch or go dine in. Pretty restaurant and good service. My favorites are the fresh rolls, the yellow curry, and the pad see ew. read more

Time for dinner. It was nice to bring my wife and a friend of ours over for dinner. After seeing how much thought they put into the recipes the ingredients the preparation I couldn't resist coming back. They ate through everything with so much happiness. The colors are bright. the ingredients are fresh. There are authentic flavors from different parts of Thailand that make it unique to other restaurants like this. But the portions Are really generous. The staff I have to say that works there were wonderful and it was so nice to take a moment to chat and thank each employee there because they really love what they do. I will absolutely return again with my family and go over the menu and have something new every time I returned here. Beautiful experience. read more

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It is a very special place with fantastic people and food..the Cornish game hen green curry is off the charts delicious

Very tasty food and service was so friendly. Cute decor inside, ambiance was relaxing read more

Nua Thai Kitchen - Thai Near Me - Oakland, California

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Got take out from Nua Thai Kitchen. I got the Khao Soi with boneless chicken thighs and it was great! Since it was to go everything will individually packaged and sorted for at-home preparation. The service was fast, we placed an online order and picked it up quickly. Excited to try it again, this time fresh from the restaurant. read more

Nua is our go-to Thai place- cheerful environment, great location, varied menu and the food is high quality and very reasonably priced. Love the Keo Mao ( drunken noodles) , papaya salad, and any of the curries . Even dessert, which I hardly ever order was lovely and delightful. They really go the extra mile. read more

Nua Thai Kitchen - Mango and sticky rice dessert - Thai Near Me - Oakland, California

Newer isn't always better, and sometimes change isn't a good thing. I really liked Pla Daek the old restaurant that used to be here. In fact, I haven't been so sad in a restaurant closing for a long time. I felt like I was in mourning. Speaking of mourning, I was so dissapointed and heartbroken with this new place. The new menu and higher prices must be going to their remodel. Awful, and I do mean awful duck larb salad. Weird chewy yet bone filled duck that I couldn't eat. It just sat on my plate while I ate their sour tasting salad and thought about the japanese place across the street. I didn't even bother with the mango sticky rice because I felt it would be a disappointment, and a hit to my wallet. Like multiple punches from Tyson. My friend's teriyaki chicken thing tasted like the one you get at the mall. You know the one where they chase you down and try to give you a small sample of chicken on a toothpick? Yeah, that's the one that serve here as Thai food at triple the price with some fried rice and sauce. I'm sure they're laughing at us in the back with the crazy mark up. I can't vouch for this place. The food is meh and expensive and not at all memorable for the right reasons. read more

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We came here last night after a day of hanging out and drinking. Ordered: - massuman curry with short rib - pad thai with shrimp (very generous with the shrimp!) Both were very good and super flavorful! I would definitely like to come back here to try more items like their khao soi. Service was good and very attentive. Highly recommend if you like northern thai food! read more

Nua Thai Kitchen - massuman curry with short rib - Thai Near Me - Oakland, California

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Excellent choice! Delicious Flavorful and clean. Drunkin Noodles with the Chicken or Pork Sticky Rice Combo... Real food at its best‼

I was so surprised about the authentic Thai dishes I had at Nua Thai. I had previously eaten at this location before it's change in ownership and the Thai food then was good but this was even better! Highlights that i liked: Sticky rice - this was honestly so interesting, it was like a mochi. I don't know exactly what it was but i liked it! It's just different to have as an appetizer. Crispy sticky rice - this reminds me of the laos sticky rice my friend makes and i absolutely love it so i would highly recommend this! Drunken Noodle - you can't go wrong with drunken noodle. So flavorful and perfect spice level! Shortrib Noodles - the meat was so tender and the soup was very flavorful. Nice to have on a cold weather! I'm from LA so most of the Thai food we have isn't as elevated. It was really nice to see different types of Thai food outside of your typical Drunken Noodle, Satay skewers, etc. It also almost felt like some of the dishes were fused with Cambodian, Laos, and other southeastern Asian cuisines. The pricing is also a bit steep if you ask me BUT is very average relative to the bay area. I don't mind splurging for Nua Thai and if I'm ever in the area again, I'd love to come back! read more

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Had the veggie see ew and a jasmine beer. The beer was nice and refreshing and the see ew was good with chili sauce. It's a lot of food and comes with a little side salad read more

Nua Thai Kitchen - Jasmine beer - Thai Near Me - Oakland, California

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This place is now one of my favorite Thai restaurants! Came here with family on a Wednesday evening for dinner and there was no wait. It was our first time here so we ordered family style so we can try everything. The place is clean and well lit. The staff are very friendly and service is fast. Sakoo Served steaming hot with fresh lettuce. Great presentation and good appetizer for sharing. Crispy Tom Yum Calamari One of the best calamari I've had. Big calamari pieces and fried to perfection. I don't remember much about the Tom Yum flavor but the aioli was a good pairing. Som Tum (papaya salad) Fresh and spicy. The sauce has the perfect consistency; it wasn't too watery. Massamun short rib The meat was soft and fell right off from the bone. The curry was delicious and rich. It was perfect to go with rice. Nua BBQ The grilled pork was juicy and flavorful. The sticky rice was aromatic and everything tasted great with the sauce. Pad Thai Saucy but not soggy. Flavor is on point. Basil with Chicken This dish has a beautiful oil shine to it when served. Flavorful but on the saltier side; perfect with rice as well. Mango Sticky Rice Portion is much smaller than i thought. Shareable between 2 people. I was surprised that the mango is ripe even though it's not in season. Thai Tea Roti Dessert on the house because they ran out of thai ice cream. They replaced it with vanilla ice cream instead. The combination of hot crispy roti and vanilla ice cream is bomb! read more

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What a nice experience! The husband and I came here for one of our very rare lunch outings without kid. We always chose something that she would probably not like (adventurous and or spicy), but decided that we will take her with us next time, since she would LOVE it there! And they have enough non-spicy dishes. I haven't been at this location before it became Nua, so I don't know whether they just kept the interior design - nevertheless, I loved it. What a breath of fresh air with the plant theme on the walls and the airy feeling overall. Loved the colorful dishes and the amazing presentation! What a treat. We had summer rolls (amazing with mango inside and a great peanut sauce - the green chili sauce was too spicy for me), a curry dish and the Tom Ka soup. All was extraordinarily good. Portions were big and we took a good chunk home for dinner. Service was fast and cordial and always on top of everything. Me likey... read more

Nua Thai Kitchen - Thai Near Me - Oakland, California

Had a lovely evening dining here with friends - the food was fragrant, colorful, and full of unique textures. The duck dishes stood out as absolute stars of the night - especially the duck larb and the duck curry. The curry had a rich, creamy depth with crispy duck adding a satisfying crunch. The kee mao was hands-down the most delicious dish we ordered - the thick noodles were perfectly fried with the best balance of sweet savory spicy and sour! We tried the wonton pad thai, which had an interesting texture thanks to the crispy wonton sheets, but after a few bites we all agreed we'd stick with classic pad thai next time. A surprise highlight was the sakoo - chewy tapioca dumplings with a savory filling, served in crisp lettuce cups. It was our first time trying something like that, and it was absolutely delicious. Service was generally attentive but the restaurant seemed a bit understaffed. At times, we felt rushed to finish our meal. That said, staff were friendly and tried their best to accommodate us throughout the evening. Overall, this spot is a great pick for flavorful, comforting Thai food with a few creative twists. Would definitely come back for more duck and kee mao! read more

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I've gone back three times before writing this review. Everything that should be fresh tastes like leafy greens from a week-old Ziplock bag. On all three visits, the restaurant was empty. The shrimp rolls were terrible. I will not be returning. read more

We were in the mood for Thai food and decided to put in a pick up order. We called a few times before getting through, once we did, it was easy to place our order which included pad thai, yellow curry with tofu, Tom Yum soup, garlic chicken with fried rice, and sakoo (mushroom filled dumplings). Appreciate that menus online denoting gluten free items as well as them using gluten free sauces enabling more people to have options. We went for pick up and parking was scarce so we quickly ran in to get the food. We were immediately helped. The restaurant itself has beautiful interior and nice vibes to sit down and eat. The food itself was good. Our favorite were the mushroom dumplings given how unique they were as well as the garlic fried rice. The fried chicken didn't have much meat and a bit more fat than what. We would have preferred. Despite requesting mild spice levels several times, the Tom Yum soup and Pad Thai were spicier than expected. That said, we'd still consider returning for another visit! read more

Nua Thai Kitchen - Thai Near Me - Oakland, California

Open for only 7 days and they're in soft opening phase. Hubby saw it on google maps and we were seated immediately. They are still waiting for their alcohol license. We ordered the roti with an extra roti, khao soi with braised beef, pad see ew with chicken, and mango with sticky rice. The Sakoo was sold out but we wanted to try that and will get it next time. The roti was crispy, chewy, and the yellow curry was delicious. Glad we ordered the extra roti because the 2 kids and 2 adults in our party inhaled the appetizer. The khao soi was really excellent - flavorful and they present it with a trio of chili options. The noodles were the perfect level of al dente chewiness. The mustard greens on the side were just the right mix of sour and salty in addition to the lime wedge and red onion slices that come with the dish. We also enjoyed the pad see ew which was not too salty or too sweet as it is at some Thai restaurants. The pandan sticky rice and sauce with thin slices of mango on top was presented beautifully and we loved the play of delicate flavors. Not too sweet or salty. Service was great and their bathroom and restaurant was clean. Nice new addition to the area and we will be back. Can't wait to see what alcoholic beverages they offer once their license comes in! I also like that they have kid plates, cups, and utensils read more

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This place took over Pla Dek, so my spouse and I decided to check it out. The inside looks pretty similar to the previous place, which is smart because it costs less in terms of money and waste. When I went about a week ago, it had a soft opening menu. The two of us ordered a few items to share and didn't have any leftovers. The Sai Oua Croquette had a good crisp. The flavor of the patty was light. I found it to be spicy, but I can't really handle spicy food. The server said this location intentionally lowered the spice in the menu compared to other locations, so spice lovers probably won't think this is spicy enough. When we ordered the Shortribs Noodle, they clarified it came with egg noodles, which is different from the menu. However, I do think the egg noodles is a better fit for the flavor profile than rice noodles. The meat was tasty, and the dish was pretty flavorful, though by the end it got a bit too heavy for me. We also had Mango Sticky Rice for dessert. They made it with pandan, so this was different from the typical dessert. The mango was soft and was lightly sweet. I would've liked the rice to be a bit drier and less soft to provide a bigger contrast, though it was still good. The sauce on the top was a tasty addition. The server was really nice. I like that they use reusables (especially the reusable chopsticks, which is rare) and am interested in coming back to try their other dishes. ECO NOTES (Dine-In) Dine-In Dishware: Reusable plates and bowls Napkins: Single-use disposable paper napkin Utensils: Metal fork & spoon as well as reusable wooden chopsticks Water cups: Medium-sized reusable glass cups read more

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Basil fried rice very good, my 1st time today excellent service! Will definitely be back, rice cooked perfectly FRESH all fresh. Definite try if you haven't yet, ambiance is gorgeous beautiful space. May update to 5* After trying more than the one dish :) read more

Nua Thai Kitchen - Basil fried rice - Thai Near Me - Oakland, California

Nua is the best and Thai-parent approved! They have a lovely atmosphere with warm lighting that's super welcoming. Everyone there is also so kind. And the food is amazing, there are the classics that all Thai restaurants have but also a lot of unique and modern takes. Favorites are the Khao soi and duck larb read more

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Nua Thai Kitchen replaces Pla Daek with a new decor and a different variant of Thai cuisine. Offerings (usual with a variance): apps, sides, drinks, salads, curry & soup, specialty dishes, street food. Can order at counter or at table. Food came in 20 minutes, definitely made to order. Slurps: Tom Yum Young Coconut Soup (15.95) -ordered with veggies. Medium spicy. Proteins +$. Some reviews mentioned "bland" proteins... -tom yum component tart with the blend of lemongrass, galanga, kefir lime leaves, lime squeeze. -fresh young coconut slices added a twinge of sweetness to the savoryness of the veggie broth created by boiling white mushrooms, white onions, cherry tomatoes, green bean, parsley, lettuce, green peppers, carrots & wilted broccoli. -the medium spiciness of thai chili was unexpectedly very pronounced & concentrated causing me to violently cough for a few seconds. Thinking medium would be mild, i was drinking the savory broth too fast. Wasn't prepared for the heat. Thai chilies varies in heat levels, not a constant. *declined rice to dilute heat since i seldom eat rice. Nonetheless i was comped a Thai Tea to ease my discomfort. Tea ok but too sweet for my palate. 4.5 stars. Soup a splendid mix of savory, spicy, tart & sweet notes. Would re-order but would drink broth slowly in smaller portions read more

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Excellent food, we got carry out and didn't dine in. The food is so good we will be dining in at Nua soon.

First time coming here and we had wonderful experience. It's a pretty restaurant, beautifully decorated with relaxing colors and natural elements. Our waitress was so attentive and friendly. The Crispy Rice Ball salad was AMAZING, very flavorful and great texture throughout. We also enjoyed the Crispy Tom Yum Calamari and the Praram. Can't wait to come back again and try their other specialties. read more

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Very friendly service and beautifully presented food! Reserved a table here for Mother's Day and my family loved it. I don't remember the exact names but we got: Papaya salad - lovely and refreshing Short rib curry - awesome and flavorful Calamari - really well seasoned and tasty Crispy duck salad - great, although not that much duck Game hen - this was the most filling dish but I have to say I thought the chicken was a little dry and the curry was not well seasoned enough to overcome this. The staff was also extra kind and let us slice a cake from outside while we were there. read more

Nua Thai Kitchen - Game hen, short rib curry, papaya salad, calamari, duck salad - Thai Near Me - Oakland, California

Nice ambiance. Friendly and fast service. I ordered beef pad Thai. It was delicious. It wasn't too sweet, more savory. Look forward to trying more dishes from here. read more

Nua Thai Kitchen - Thai Near Me - Oakland, California

Pick up process is usually quick and seamless. Street & neighborhood parking around. Food is flavorful and the medium spice is perfect from what I have had so far. pad thai is more on the sweet than savory side Pad see ew is less tangy than I am used to, but still good. My husband's favorite - khao soi. read more

Saw this place on a random walk down Piedmont and we finally tried it out. We got the veggies sping rolls, the bf got the short ribs, my son got the satay appretizer and I got the red curry duck. Yuck the spring rolls were disgusting. I felt like they were not properly defrosted, major sogginess on the wrapper that didn't hit the oil and the veggies inside. My son's satay looked okay he liked them, but just looked like sad cuts of chicken. The short rib was good, I really liked the curry sauce. I think it's more for the Gram, than for substance. My duck curry was okay. I love duck so they had me at duck. The lychee though interesting it was just odd. Overall food quality was pretty subpar. Located on Piedmont. Street parking, free and metered. Pricing is pretty high on delicious sounding food, but it's just not done right. Interior was super cute and interesting with the quaint space they have. Service was good, but felt like there was only 2 people working the dining area. Try if you want to, but I'm not writing home about this one. read more