Excellent dining experience. Had 8 people in our group & each plate of food was served timely, fresh out of the kitchen & SOOO delicious! It was a busy night, but the wait staff was personable & thoughtful. Very professional. Bonus--portions were so generous, we all had a take-home meal for the next day. The owner/chef even gifted my son with a sweet treat to celebrate his birthday. Such a lovely place. We will eat here often!
The food was excellent, the spiciness rating of 1 - 5 was very useful, I got the Kuea Kai with a spiciness rating of 3 and it was really good, the chicken was moist in a good way and the noodles were all coated evenly with the sauce. The place was pretty empty of people by the time we got our food, we got there on a Wednesday night at a bit after 630 and by the time we left I think we were the only customers still there, the inside feels very welcoming and is excellently decorated, it all adheres to a common theme and the stuff doesn't feel out of place. The staff was promt with their service, the food was out quickly and they recomended some of their alchohlic drinks that were good. Overall they have some pretty good Thai food, I will absolutely go again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amy Mueggenberg
My favorite place for pad thai.Dietary restrictions: I'm GF DF & never have any issues after.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cory Mettling
Excellent authentic Thai food, with many gluten free options. Definitely recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
stef hamilton
Everything I tried was delicious!!! Trust me I tried a lot. When I go somewhere new for the first time I like to order several different things and then have leftovers forever. Their Tom Kha soup is now my favorite place to get the soup!! I also got to meet and have a fabulous conversation with the owner. The rest of the staff was amazing as well. So friendly and helpful. If you don’t know what you want or like they are very good at what questions to ask to figure out your flavor profile. I can’t say enough good things!!! Hurry go get some great food!!
William “ButcherBill”
Drunken noodles are the Best!If you are a spice lover start with level 4.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Drunken Noodles
Brian Brown
My Thai nam tok with pork & noodles was excellent. I went with spice level 2, wanting to go easy on the spice. It was not spicy, which was good for me this time. Try at least 3 & probably 5 to kick it up. Although a little pricey for lunch with tax, tip, & fee, serving size was very large, good for at least two lunches. That's good for leftovers. But this pho-styled dish wouldn't share well.With just one server nearing the end of lunch hours, I was pleased he covered the tables fairly well.Parking: Spaces are narrow.It can be crowded at peak times.Abundant parking during slower periods.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Thai Pho Nam Tok
Preston Donaldson
Our party of three shared all three dishes we ordered which were the Racy Pad Thai, Drunken Noodles, Green Curry, Tom Kha Soup, and Mango Sticky Rice. If I were to say that all the dishes we ordered were delicious it would be the biggest understatement of my life.The Green Curry delights with its blend of coconut milk, lemongrass, and basil, offering a rich and comforting experience. Meanwhile, the Drunken Noodles impress with their smoky and sweet brown sauce, enveloping every noodle and vegetable with its delectable flavor. The Racy Pad Thai surpasses expectations, its flavorful Racy sauce elevating it to the pinnacle of Pad Thai perfection. The Tom Kha Soup, reminiscent of the green curry but with a sweeter touch, provides a delicate mouthfeel. Lastly, the Mango Sticky Rice offers a sweet, warm finale, with decadent hints of coconut milk and mango culminating in a perfect end to the meal.The owner, Lynn, came to our table as she recognized two of the regulars in our party. They informed her that it was my first time at Nara and she proceeded to ask me what I thought of the food. I was so awestruck by the depth of flavors I experienced in all the dishes that I found it challenging to properly convey to her just how amazing all the dishes I tried were. She was kind enough to bring us some ice cream so that we could enjoy the Mango Sticky Rice the way her husband likes to. What a kind gesture from a wonderful human being.I have never had such a profound reaction to food as I did today at Nara Thai Cuisine. I am sure all their customers agree when I say you can taste the passion in the food. I could not have imagined a better culinary experience. My only regrets are that I don't have a bigger stomach and I didn't have the chance to take any pictures of this amazing food.If you are looking for comforting, delicious, and reasonably priced Thai food, look no further. And if you had a great experience, please give all compliments to Lynn. This establishment is one of the gems of the city.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Green Curry, Racy Pad Thai, Drunken Noodles, Sticky Rice
Megan Dickinson
I tried out the Racey Pad Thai tonight and it lived up to all the other reviews it was delicious! I like spicy food and I picked level 3 and it was perfect. I would definitely come here again and would recommend to others it was fantastic!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Racy Pad Thai
Ken Manley
Haven't eaten here in a while. I used to think it was the best Thai food since I left Thailand. Sadly that is no longer the case. All of my dishes looked like they had been cooked in the same pot. My Thai fried rice was more like fried mush. Sorry, fried rice is not meant to.be mushy. The rest of the meal was more of the same. So sad but you've really gone down hill since the glory days pre-Covid.
Super yummy and fast service, try the Thai fried rice!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Drunken Noodles
Cindy Nelson
Food has amazing flavors, & is always fresh! Portion sizes are very generous. Staff is super friendly. My new favorite restaurant!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Green Curry, Drunken Noodles
Brandon Hayes
The food at this restaurant is outstanding.This is a small family owned restaurant and the family that operates it is dedicated to providing the best experience for everyone. They produce fantastic food, they are fairly price and fast!I reviewed some of the comments and some people complain about the prices and I don't think that is fair. Please know the price of everything has gone up and the price of amazing food should increase too.Parking: The parking spaces were clearly marked.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Khao Soi
Julie Hovey
First time at this restaurant and it only took one bite for us to know we will be frequent repeat customers. We had drunken noodles and racy pad Thai and both were delicious!
edward h
This used to be my favorite restaurant in town, but a little while back they started charging customers extra to pick up their own meals. It would make sense to charge extra for delivery, but to charge extra for take out...My coworkers and I used to eat here weekly. Now, maybe once every few months.To penalize us for wanting take out on our lunch breaks from work is a weird policy. We just order from the other Thia restaurants now instead.
Excellent dining experience. Had 8 people in our group & each plate of food was served timely, fresh out of the kitchen & SOOO delicious! It was a busy night, but the wait staff was personable & thoughtful. Very professional. Bonus--portions were so generous, we all had a take-home meal for the next day. The owner/chef even gifted my son with a sweet treat to celebrate his birthday. Such a lovely place. We will eat here often!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sampler Platter, Shrimp Pad Thai, Mango Rice Pudding, Drunken Noodles, Pineapple Fried Rice, Mango Fried Rice Dinner
The food was excellent, the spiciness rating of 1 - 5 was very useful, I got the Kuea Kai with a spiciness rating of 3 and it was really good, the chicken was moist in a good way and the noodles were all coated evenly with the sauce. The place was pretty empty of people by the time we got our food, we got there on a Wednesday night at a bit after 630 and by the time we left I think we were the only customers still there, the inside feels very welcoming and is excellently decorated, it all adheres to a common theme and the stuff doesn't feel out of place. The staff was promt with their service, the food was out quickly and they recomended some of their alchohlic drinks that were good. Overall they have some pretty good Thai food, I will absolutely go again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My favorite place for pad thai.Dietary restrictions: I'm GF DF & never have any issues after.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent authentic Thai food, with many gluten free options. Definitely recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Everything I tried was delicious!!! Trust me I tried a lot. When I go somewhere new for the first time I like to order several different things and then have leftovers forever. Their Tom Kha soup is now my favorite place to get the soup!! I also got to meet and have a fabulous conversation with the owner. The rest of the staff was amazing as well. So friendly and helpful. If you don’t know what you want or like they are very good at what questions to ask to figure out your flavor profile. I can’t say enough good things!!! Hurry go get some great food!!
Drunken noodles are the Best!If you are a spice lover start with level 4.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Drunken Noodles
My Thai nam tok with pork & noodles was excellent. I went with spice level 2, wanting to go easy on the spice. It was not spicy, which was good for me this time. Try at least 3 & probably 5 to kick it up. Although a little pricey for lunch with tax, tip, & fee, serving size was very large, good for at least two lunches. That's good for leftovers. But this pho-styled dish wouldn't share well.With just one server nearing the end of lunch hours, I was pleased he covered the tables fairly well.Parking: Spaces are narrow.It can be crowded at peak times.Abundant parking during slower periods.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Thai Pho Nam Tok
Our party of three shared all three dishes we ordered which were the Racy Pad Thai, Drunken Noodles, Green Curry, Tom Kha Soup, and Mango Sticky Rice. If I were to say that all the dishes we ordered were delicious it would be the biggest understatement of my life.The Green Curry delights with its blend of coconut milk, lemongrass, and basil, offering a rich and comforting experience. Meanwhile, the Drunken Noodles impress with their smoky and sweet brown sauce, enveloping every noodle and vegetable with its delectable flavor. The Racy Pad Thai surpasses expectations, its flavorful Racy sauce elevating it to the pinnacle of Pad Thai perfection. The Tom Kha Soup, reminiscent of the green curry but with a sweeter touch, provides a delicate mouthfeel. Lastly, the Mango Sticky Rice offers a sweet, warm finale, with decadent hints of coconut milk and mango culminating in a perfect end to the meal.The owner, Lynn, came to our table as she recognized two of the regulars in our party. They informed her that it was my first time at Nara and she proceeded to ask me what I thought of the food. I was so awestruck by the depth of flavors I experienced in all the dishes that I found it challenging to properly convey to her just how amazing all the dishes I tried were. She was kind enough to bring us some ice cream so that we could enjoy the Mango Sticky Rice the way her husband likes to. What a kind gesture from a wonderful human being.I have never had such a profound reaction to food as I did today at Nara Thai Cuisine. I am sure all their customers agree when I say you can taste the passion in the food. I could not have imagined a better culinary experience. My only regrets are that I don't have a bigger stomach and I didn't have the chance to take any pictures of this amazing food.If you are looking for comforting, delicious, and reasonably priced Thai food, look no further. And if you had a great experience, please give all compliments to Lynn. This establishment is one of the gems of the city.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Green Curry, Racy Pad Thai, Drunken Noodles, Sticky Rice
I tried out the Racey Pad Thai tonight and it lived up to all the other reviews it was delicious! I like spicy food and I picked level 3 and it was perfect. I would definitely come here again and would recommend to others it was fantastic!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Racy Pad Thai
Haven't eaten here in a while. I used to think it was the best Thai food since I left Thailand. Sadly that is no longer the case. All of my dishes looked like they had been cooked in the same pot. My Thai fried rice was more like fried mush. Sorry, fried rice is not meant to.be mushy. The rest of the meal was more of the same. So sad but you've really gone down hill since the glory days pre-Covid.
Food: 2
Restaurantji Recommends
Super yummy and fast service, try the Thai fried rice!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Drunken Noodles
Food has amazing flavors, & is always fresh! Portion sizes are very generous. Staff is super friendly. My new favorite restaurant!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Green Curry, Drunken Noodles
The food at this restaurant is outstanding.This is a small family owned restaurant and the family that operates it is dedicated to providing the best experience for everyone. They produce fantastic food, they are fairly price and fast!I reviewed some of the comments and some people complain about the prices and I don't think that is fair. Please know the price of everything has gone up and the price of amazing food should increase too.Parking: The parking spaces were clearly marked.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Khao Soi
First time at this restaurant and it only took one bite for us to know we will be frequent repeat customers. We had drunken noodles and racy pad Thai and both were delicious!
This used to be my favorite restaurant in town, but a little while back they started charging customers extra to pick up their own meals. It would make sense to charge extra for delivery, but to charge extra for take out...My coworkers and I used to eat here weekly. Now, maybe once every few months.To penalize us for wanting take out on our lunch breaks from work is a weird policy. We just order from the other Thia restaurants now instead.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1