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    Nora Thai

    3.8 (199 reviews)
    ModerateThai, Lounges, Noodles
    Open 12:00 pm - 9:30 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Trendy
    Intimate

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    Fried Mock-Duck Salad (V), Crispy Spring Rolls, Curry Puff (V)
    Anne B.

    Upon entering Nora Thai I was taken aback by its extravagant interior. The lighting was dim and the interior was large with plenty of seating and no reservation needed at 8PM on a Saturday. Service was quick and friendly, waitress offered some recommendations from the long menu and we tried a few apps and entrees. The vegan curry puffs were surprisingly my favorite, the puff itself was pillowy and the curry inside flavorful. The mock duck salad was also a nice balance of sweet and salty, though I wish there was a bit more mango. The pad thai was interesting - definitely flavorful but almost overpoweringly so. I don't think I'd ever say that - since the worst possibility is underseasoned noodles - but the amount of sauce was a LOT. Overall a nice dinner with quick service, the menu is long with a designated vegan portion so lots of vegetarian/vegan options!

    Green Curry Lunch Special
    Brianna T.

    Food came out prompt, perfect temperature, and tender. I got the green curry and coconut rice paired with a mango mojito. The green curry was comforting, as well as the coconut rice! The mango mojito was perfect blend of flavors. I was not drunk after, but definitely buzzed. The chicken curry puffs were also really good and a good appetizer! I enjoyed the dipping sauce it came with! Service was good, no complaints. I loved the choice of indoor and outdoor dining. I chose inside near the statue where it feels more intimate.

    Lauren C.

    Came here for Mother's Day. We got here around 5 so it wasn't that crowded. We started with the appetizer bites. I had pad Thai and my husband had the fish. Everything was delicious. Our daughter had some of our food and loved the coconut rice. We took some nice pictures here too.

    Nia B.

    The food was good. The drinks were good, especially the mango mojito . The restaurant was clean, nice and dimly lit, which was very romantic. The service was good. The waitress was attentive. I loved that they had a photograph menu.

    Pad Thai with mock duck
    Veronika B.

    Cute Thai restaurant with an extensive menu featuring all the classics with meat, fish, veggie and vegan options Nora Thai has something for everyone! They have specials on dishes and drinks that are changed out regularly. Their cocktail menu is creative and unique with very pretty libations. The interior decor is intimate and pretty so its a solid option for a date night but casual enough for a friendly get together. They take reservations in case you want to secure your spot. I dropped in at 7 at on a Saturday and was seated promptly. The place is not too loud and its right in the heart of trendy Williamsburg. I enjoyed my pad Thai, I would come back.

    Bathtub sink
    Roxanne O.

    Nice ambiance, the bathroom is really unique with the bathtub sink. The portion sizes are good, albeit a bit expensive for the price. The green curry had a little bit of spice. The pad Thai was a bit chewy and too sweet.

    Pork belly that was practically uncooked
    JJ B.

    I ordered a pad thai with pork belly and what I got was uncooked pork belly (see pics) that not only was dangerous (uncooked pork carries bacteria), but also a waste, since it had to be thrown out. The pad thai that they served was also not typical. We're talking bright orange, soaked in so much sauce that you can see it pooling under the noodles. Did I reach out to them? You bet I did. And they simply ghosted me. Ridiculous.

    Chicken Cashew Nut
    Lauren P.

    SHE'S A VIBEEE. Nora Thai has a great ambiance--moody, cozy, dim. A great vibe for a girls' night out dinner. Lychee Martini and Pomegranate Mojito were delish (good and strong). The Piña Colada tasted like straight pineapple and didn't have that creamy coconut taste that it should have. We ate family style here so everyone could get a taste of everything. Fried Chive Dumplings: My usual go-to app and these are HUGE, like 2-3X the size of regular chive pancakes you get. Delicious, crispy, super hot, LOVE. Crab Rangoons: Hard to mess up, pretty standard. Pad See Ew: Not too oily, beef wasn't too tough, and not too salty. Good. Pineapple Fried Rice: ADDICTIVE. I wasn't expecting to like this as much as I did. Chicken Cashew Nut: Sweet and savory. This was a table favorite. It was flavorful and had the chili flavor without being too spicy. Service was a bit slow at times--it took a little bit to get our bill, but my friends and I were chatting so no biggie. Staff was super sweet. Would definitely come back again.

    Chicken Pad Thai
    Adrian M.

    Went in for lunch and got the chicken pad Thai with an ice cold draft beer. Usually I am a hungry boy but the portion was large and I felt I barely scratched the surface of what was on my plate. My gf said "that is the best pad Thai I've ever tasted"

    Pad See Ew
    Jorge P.

    Pretty solid Thai spot outside of Queens. I've had better pad see ew, but this was definitely not a bad choice by any means. Great cocktails as well and reasonably priced. Server was super attentive and friendly!

    Thai breeze
    David G.

    Very cute interior and spacious restaurant, although it was kind of not busy during Saturday brunch which was great. Had the pork belly which was a tad too crispy for me, prefer a little bit in between with sogginess but that's my preference. Service was attentive, drink was quite tasty with the rum. Menu is pretty large with lots of pictures to help guide decision making.

    Frank G.

    A colleague of mine treated my wife and I to dinner here, and am gratherful they introduced us to such a great locale! Absolutely LOVED the ambiance, and their decor was amazing! The food was delicious as was their Thai Iced Tea (though I would have liked it a bit sweeter). Their Pad Thai was very flavorful, as was their Pad See Ewe that my wife ordered. (Sorry folks, we were so engrossed in conversation, I forgot to take pics when the food arrived). Also ordered a side of coconut rice with was spot on! We'll definitely be back as they had a nice variety of dishes to choose from! See you there!

    Nora Thai Statue

    It was a great night out! Full menu was a plus! You will have a lot of options to choose from. The decor was gorgeous and charming, try to sit close to the Nora statue. The drinks are good , had "Slow Kiss" (staff recommended) and Autumn Reverie, a bulleit bourbon based cocktail with egg whites, well balanced. The only knock was my entree , it was good but I've had stronger and more flavorful curry else where. But it was good not great. It's a nice spot for a night out most nights of the week.

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    I always enjoy coming here. Food is great, ambience is cool and service is fine. I would recommend them.

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    Best Thai pork chop I ever have in New York, omg is to died for and customer service is amazing as well

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    Very good lychee martini !!!!! Good amazing everything taste great !!!!! You must do happy hour

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    Would a child be welcome during the 6:30 dinner crowd?

    Of course! We are happy to serve you all! 😊

    Why do the vegan options contain egg?

    Hello. Our vegan option don’t contIn eggs

    Is there a cocktail menu here?

    Full bar with specialty cocktails

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