First night back in the OC and I received an email showcasing some of Yelp's newest restaurants in the OC. We had errands to run in Costa Mesa so we decided to check out Nai Tong. Still on soft opening mode so the menu was somewhat limited. The lovely owner Bew is so sweet and we learned that several members of her family has been in the restaurant industry in SoCal for a long time (from San Diego to LA and now OC). We ordered the following: * Fish cakes for appetizer, love the sauce that came with it. * Holy Basil with Crispy Pork Belly. This was full of flavor, and really love the sauce and everything that came with it. Definitely scored high on craveability. The only request I had which I relayed to the owner is - the pork belly was a little on the tough side. I made suggestions for them to try to remedy that. * Pad Thai with Shrimp was on point. Hubs enjoyed and devoured it in no time. * Thai Tea and Green Tea were on point as well. They have desserts coming soon that we cannot wait to try. I forgot to take pics of the menu so I took screenshots of menu from their website. Would definitely be back to support Bew at Nai Tong. Go check them out!!! read more

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I visited this new thai restaurant in Costa Mesa with some friends and had a delicious dinner here. I ordered the Grilled Pork Neck as an appetizer, thai tea for my drink, and the Khao Kra Prao Crispy Duck for my entrée. All the food came out relatively quick and service was also friendly and the staff were checking in regularly for water refills and to ensure we were having a good meal. The thai tea was creamy and rich and one of the better ones I've had compared to most thai spots in the area. The grilled pork neck was tender and juicy and the included dipping sauce added some extra sweetness. The portion size was also good and easy to share. The Kra Prao Crispy Duck was absolutely delicious and one of my favorite thai dishes I had. The crispy duck was crunchy and had good flavor and the sauce mixed with the peppers and the crispy fried egg on the side with the rice made for a filling plate! Overall, my friends and I had a great dinner here and I would highly recommend checking out Nai Tong if you are in the area and want some amazing Thai food! There's plenty of seating inside and it's well-lit and they just recently opened, so it isn't too busy right now. read more

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Nai Tong might just be one of the top Thai restaurants in the OC area !! I had a great experience here, ordered take out - Crab Fried Rice and Pad Kra Pao (Holy basil) with minced chicken. For the cost your paying you are getting a pretty good deal here. Service was excellent, it was nice talking to Eric who was very polite and informative. Coming to the food, the crab fried rice was excellent, they have a skilled chef working for them, and the Pad Kra Pao was amazing as well. They have a pretty spacious dining area, and you have parking at the back of the restaurant. I will be back to try out their other offerings. My fellow Yelpers have to try this restaurant out !! read more

Nai Tong - Crab Fried Rice and Pad Kra Pao with minced chicken - Thai Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

This is a no-frills spot that serves solidly good Thai at a good price. We got some tasty Thai iced tea ($3.95) that came in a cute mason jar, spring rolls (basic), Tom kha soup (really good!) and some pad see ew. We weren't asked about spiciness levels, which is a bummer, because everything was spiceless/mild and I'd prefer a kick. That said, everything was still very good and freshly prepared. The space is not the best for a dine-in experience -- there's a huge empty pastry case taking up the majority of the room and no bathroom inside the building (you have to walk around the back of the building in an alleyway apparently?) so this might be a takeout-preferred option. read more

Loved the food, service was good and small no frills eating area but worth it. I had the chicken pad Thai which was amazing. read more

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Wow wow wow!!! This has got to be one of the best Thai restaurants in OC! I've searched, tried, driven to many cities, for years, to be disappointed by the high reviews and mediocre food. I'm so thrilled this place is here!! Ordered the green curry, beef salad, fish cakes and pork neck. Everything was delicious. The pork neck was a standout star! Absolutely delicious grilled pork perfectly seasoned, tender and juicy! The green curry is a bit spicy and has a big punch of yumminess which goes well with rice. The fish cakes, so flavorful, are great as an appetizer. The only item that could be improved on was the cut of the beef. It was somewhat grisly and fatty although the red meat was tender. It's kinda confusing finding the place at first. The parking is in the back of the restaurant. You have to walk around to the front of the building to access the entrance. read more

The food was delicious!! For a small business the food came out prompt and the service was quick Definitely recommend the crab fried rice:) Everything was flavorful read more

I got the Khao Kra Prao Crispy Pork and the sauce was rich and flavorful especially with the fried egg and rice. The pork skin was not soggy at all and was very crunchy. Would definitely recommend getting this and can't wait to come back and try more! The inside of the restaurant is very clean as well. read more

It is my 1st experience at this particular Thai restaurant. I would highly recommend this place. As people know I lived in Thailand for 23 years and I would rate this establishment very high. Good food good service and is Thai owned. read more

Nai Tong - The front desk and I already ate all my food b4 review. 5 stars out of 5 - Thai Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

The food was so yum and the portions were really big--definitely order the khao kra prao with crispy pork and spicy pad thai read more

Nai Tong - Mango sticky rice - Thai Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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The food was fresh and flavorful. Very fast service and friendly staff. We ordered the Tom yum soup, crispy pork and pad kee mow. I recommend you to come give this place a try. read more

Nai Tong - Pad Kea Mow (Spicy Noodle) - Thai Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

The food was great! I got the pineapple curry and it was the perfect amount of spice and sweetness. We also got the Khao Kra Praia which was not that spicy. The service was great, reliable, and attentive. I'm surprised there weren't more people there because the prices are really good and the portions are great! read more

Excellent service, the Pad Thai is excellent! The infused with flavour! Green Curry was cooked to perfection! The street food selection is wonderful! read more

Nai Tong - Thai Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Food was very good. Every dish was authentic Thai with a menu that had a wide variety of options. The service was also spectacular. Wish i took photos of my food but we were just so excited to eat. read more

Good Food in Costa Mesa area. Excellent service! The service was excellent! Our server was knowledgeable about the menu, made great recommendations, and was attentive throughout the meal without being overbearing. read more

Nai Tong - Thai Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Parking is in the back while restaurant is in the front. Very kind service and decent portion size. Got the khao kra prao pork belly which comes with rice and it was super juicy, crispy, and flavorful. The pork belly burst in my mouth and the umami was peak. Definitely would recommend coming here. Limited seating and more of a takeout place but I sat down and enjoyed the dining experience. read more

Nai Tong - Khao Kra Prao Pork Belly (Holy Basil) - Thai Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I had a great experience at this restaurant! The food was delicious, and the service was excellent. Recommends the basil crispy pork!!! I will be back soon read more

Nai Tong - Stir-fried basil with crispy pork - Thai Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Delicious food great friendly service highly recommended . Family owned. Go check it out read more

Nai Tong - Shrimp pad see ew! Delicious - Thai Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Found this place on Yelp. Was excited to see the good reviews & wanted to try new spots. I was starving after a long day at work. Was looking for a really nice meal. Yes 5 stars for the great customer service, but the dishes it was disappointing, 3 stars. Too much sugar in everything even their curry, I can taste the extra sweetness and I didn't order the pineapple one. I even brought out how much I dislike sugar before ordering. I have eaten at many Thai places but this place uses way too much sugar. Being a healthy eater & compare to other restaurants in the area that are really good, I won't be coming back here.. nor would I recommend my friends to come here. Just speaking my truth. I still tipped server 20% read more

Wonderful all around. Great service, great prices, and great food. We had started off with the Pig Neck appetizer. Weren't really sure what it was going to look like, but it's a plate of very tender meat, no bones, with a very tasty dipping sauce. For the entrées, we ordered the Spicy Noodles and the Duck. Both were delicious and really generous portions. They were both recommended by the young lady working the front of the restaurant, and she did not steer us wrong. We will be back for sure! We love supporting small, independent restaurants, especially when they have food this good. read more

Had the pad thai and it was enjoyable but having had this at around 100 different thai restaurants I left not too impressed. Better Pad thai locally at other restaurants. Reviews are so good I want to come back and try more... maybe it's the the pad thai that isnt 5 star. read more

Very delicious! Food was so flavorful and came out very quickly. Would definitely come back :) read more

Nai Tong - Spicy Fried Rice and Grilled Pork Neck - Thai Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Is everyone reviewing this place high? I used to come here allot when it was Thai One kitchen. I was hoping the new ownership would be good. I'm soooo disappointed. Portion sizes are easily 50-70% smaller! The price for what you get is ridiculously overpriced! Taste wise, here you go: Pad see ew- taste fine, noodle amount could fit in the palm of my hand, barely any noodles and beef was tough Spicy noodle- same complaint as above Crying Tiger- soooo tough, like it was made from chuck steak. And expensive! Tom kha soup- holy crap this was so sweet, easily the worst I've ever had Spicy eggplant- not even kidding, there was 4 slices of eggplant and the rest was onion. Pad Thai- regular amount and normal flavor so maybe the best one. This place was an absolute rip off and the flavors are a mid or miss. I'm so sad because it was my local spot. I have Thai family and there is no way I would recommend this place. Portion sizes are paltry, meat is incredibly tough, and flavor balance is Americanized. We noticed that they also have sugar in the condiment containers that contain chili so I think they really like to amp the sugar in some dishes like the terrible Tom kha. Thai One kitchen wasn't the best Thai food but it was decent and at least there was enough to fill you up. Now, if you order one noodle dish for one person, you will absolutely not be full and forget about sharing. Sadly, I'm off to find another local Thai spot. read more

Had the Pad Thai, and also had fish cakes. Both were delicious. I usually want to try Pad Thai when I go to a Thai restaurant for the first time. That's my benchmark for comparison. At Nai Tong, everything we tried was excellent. I'm looking forward to the next visit when I can try more dishes. Have to mention that the service was also very good. read more

Nai Tong - Fish cakes - Thai Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Delicious flavors and nice customer service I tried the Dumpling soup which had a wonderful garlic broth. The Garden wraps were also healthy with a tasty sauce. Thanks for the kind service! read more

Nai Tong - Garden wraps with tangy Peanut Sauce - Thai Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Excellent food and service. We had the vegetable egg rolls, the pineapple, curry, and the pad Thai. Everything was delicious and freshly prepared. And the service was top-notch. Definitely plan to go back again and highly recommend. read more

Food was amazing, kinda hesitated leaving this review because I want to gate keep it. In specific, Chef Eric was extremely accommodating and recommended a few dishes that were simply delectable. read more

The food here is incredible! They are super quick with takeout and have a cute inside. We got the garden rolls, crab fried rice, and khao honey roasted pratunam. The Khao Honey dish was so umami and had a nice sweetness to it, I couldn't recommend it more! I will definitely be coming back. read more

Service was okay, I ordered the crab fried rice, Phad Thai, and yellow curry. I don't think this place has authentic Thai flavors at all- I felt like it lacked overall. I can because it had good reviews but maybe dine in is better? Overall they have good portions but if the food isn't good then is it really worth eating? read more

I love the vibes of this place, interior is really nice! Green curry, pad thai and crying tiger are all delicious. Good portions and well balanced flavors. read more

Nai Tong - Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Best Thai Place ever the food was so good it was the best like it was amazing the best food ever.The service was super good.The ambiance is clean and beautiful. read more

Came here for the first time after going to a music festival and the food actually healed me. I got the dumpling soup and it was the perfect amount of flavor. The place itself is very nice and cozy. Eric and Oscar provided such good service and were very quick to help us out! read more

Nai Tong - Thai Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

4.3 stars. I see a below review that mentioned that their portions are small. I disagree. I ordered the yellow curry, and the portion was massive. Big ole bowl. I could not finish, and that means a lot. read more

Too sweet. Too much msg. Tom yum didn't taste anything like it. Green curry was way too sweet

Not kidding. The BEST Thai food I've had in my life!! I've never seen so much flavor packed on to a plate. HIGHLY recommend the Khao Kra Crispy Pork. Will definitely be coming back within the next week! read more

2nd time i've ate here and it was amazing! I love how homie the restaurant feels and that the food is authentic and filling. Portions were just right, can't wait to come here again! read more

Nai Tong - Thai Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Super cool Thai food for great prices. A step up from most. Got the pineapple fried rice with veggies, pork Pad See Ew, and crispy rolls. It was all excellent with really cool presentation on the rice. The way they placed the cucumbers, broccoli and tomato on top was great. Everything was super tasty and well prepared. read more

Just recently opened and seems to be run well so far. The food was good and generously portioned. Staff is also friendly and helpful.

NEW OWNERSHIP, 50% SMALLER PORTIONS, TOUGH BEEF, UNBALANCED FLAVORS. Unfortunately, I can't rate my experience as generously as when the restaurant was under their old ownership. While the new ownership has given a facelift to the dining room--MUCH better interior aesthetic (dining tables and entry) --my favorite dishes, including their famous spicy noodle w/ beef recipe, has changed. The beef is now tough, and apparently the kitchen's preparation no longer includes velveting their sliced beef, which is a classic method used to tenderize tough cuts of meat prior to stir-frying. The flavor is still amazing, but chewing tough beef is very unpleasant. In addition, the new Panang curry dish unfortunately split before we plated as well, which required re-straining and blending at home. The Pad Thai recipe changed, as did their noodle texture (for the better), tough chicken slices, and the new sauce flavors are now unbalanced (do I taste tomato??) Something is very off. I really hope these disappointing dishes are only temporary transitions and growing pains. Hopefully the kitchen takes this review into consideration, as we would LOVE to keep our long-time favorite Thai kitchen. While we were mostly disappointed, we are willing to give Nai Tong Thai Kitchen another chance for redemption. read more

New hidden gem in the OC area, both the Pad Thai and the Crab Fried Rice were absolutely sensational. Service was amazing too. Definitely adding this to my weekly rotation. read more