If you're about the food, this is spot on. And I was shocked that as good as everything was, the desserts were the standouts. Never expect roti and ice cream to pair so beautifully. But ambience? There was a family with a kid behind us, IPad at full volume. Smallish space and the food took awhile (I suspect they were understaffed in the back). But the service was attentive and the food made it all worth it. read more

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I was asked out on a date which he chose this establishment. Now, I passed this place by several times and always seen how pack it would be. He did great choosing this establishment bc the food phenomenal. Remind you, this was my first time trying an Thai restaurant. I ordered the Thai pad and my date ordered the crab fried rice. The food came out in a timely manner. Everything was fresh and the serving size was huge. We did visited during Houston restaurant week but we opt and ordered off the original menu. read more

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NUA Thai is my favorite Thai restaurant in the Midtown/Montrose area by far! Delicious, fresh, and well developed flavors make this a go-to for anyone craving good Thai food. read more

Found this place exploring the neighborhood and it did not disappoint. I wanted to try everything! Everything was hot, fresh and delicious! I had wings, Thai rice, and soup. Service was excellent and fast! read more

NUA Thai - Thai Near Me - Houston, Texas

The pad Thai with spicy level seasoning was delicious. It is some of the best pad Thai I have had. I got chicken and added shrimp for an extra $4. The serving size was huge definitely enough for two people. Crab cream cheese rolls were good not great. I think a different sauce would elevate these. Overall this was a really good find and I would give it a 4.5. I will definitely be visiting again. read more

NUA Thai - Pad Thai and Crab Cream Cheese Roll - Thai Near Me - Houston, Texas

I tried the salmon green curry here, and it was delicious! The salmon was cooked perfectly and was very tender. The green curry has a slightly sweet coconut flavor which complemented the fish. The brown rice was cooked well. I got take out so can't speak to the dine in service, but the food was ready in a reasonable time. The ambiance is casual. read more

NUA Thai - Grilled Salmon Green Curry, Brown Rice - Thai Near Me - Houston, Texas

I loved this place. We haven't been here in a while. We went here last Saturday and for dinner. They changed their tables and decor a little. Looks nice and more seating. Service was great. Our server was quick, kind and on top of it. We ordered: *Crispy Chicken Skins 9/10 still fire Crispy Calamari 4/10 good but I was disappointed by the portion. They also used onions as fillers to make it seem like it's more. They didn't do this before. For the price, it should definitely be worth it. *Chicken Pad Thai (Bean Sprouts on the side) 6/10. It didn't hit like before. Could be different cook, but it tasted different than what it used to taste like. *crab fried rice (no onions, no tomatoes) 6/10. The crab was on the fishy side this time. I feel like their portions became less than last year. *PANANG Curry (Beef) spicy-- 6/10 flavors are still delicious, beef portion wasn't a good amount. Drowned in sauce and veggies. *Crispy Duck 7/10 still good I really used to love this place, but this last experience had me a little disappointed about them not keeping the same consistency as last year. I hope that they work on bringing back the quality this place had, compared to our last time here. I'd still go back and give them a try again. read more

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Delicious panang curry . Got it to go! Fast and friendly service. Would order again and again

Thai downtown Houston, TX Had druncken noodles with beef, spicy. It was well seasoned with a lots of tender sliced beef, my colleague's shrimp pad thai was also tasty. The free appetizer, vegetable spring roll was good. read more

NUA Thai - Shrimp pad thai - Thai Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Food: 10/10, Service: 10/10, Atmosphere: 8.5/10 Nia Thai is currently my favorite Thai restaurant in Houston. I haven't had a single item that I didn't like and the best part is that MOST of their meals can be made Vegan. My go-tos are: Brussel sprouts (has honey) Massaman Curry with Tofu Vegan Garlic Pepper with Tofu Vegan Spicy Basil with Tofu Vegan Pad Kee Mao with Tofu Vegan 10/10 recommend!! read more

NUA Thai - Garlic Pepper with Tofu made Vegan - Thai Near Me - Houston, Texas

10/10 for everything. Not over exaggerating. The food, the service, 5 stars! The inside of the restaurant was minimal but warm and inviting. Food as follows: Chicken lettuce wraps - My mom ordered this and she said 10/10. The chicken had flavor whereas most places, the chicken has no flavor. The veggies were fresh and crisp. The the sauces were good but you didn't actually need them because the chicken has so much flavor. Kua Kai - My dad had this and he said 10/10. All he said is FLAVOR. So much flavor. XD He couldn't stop eating and was rather upset when he got full because he said it was so flavorful. He WANTED to keep eating it. Khao Soi Kai - I had this and again 10/10! I liked this version with the fried shallots instead of fresh red onion but that doesn't mean I don't like that version either. I just prefer this one. And the chili oil! Dear lord that was good. I found out the owner makes it and is the only one that can make it correctly. They have another location, Osha Thai, over in the new 99 Ranch strip center on Westheimer just across the street from Phoenecia. I'm so glad we decided on here for lunch. Please check this place out. read more

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Great food. Great service. Parking can be a challenge but it's worth it. They are happy to accommodate allergies etc.

The food was delicious. The Green Curry was very balanced and not too sweet or bland like other Thai restaurants that I had before. 8.5/10 The Thai Tea was tasty with the right amount of sweetness, leaving me wanting more. I wish they had unlimited refills or refills for $1 or so for the cup it was in. 9/10 The Crispy Fried Chicken was good as well. The tamarind sauce was kept on the side, so it allowed the chicken to remain crispy for over 10 minutes while I finished my green curry. 9/10 Service was great for the lunch rush. The waiter was very attentive and made sure my cup was always full with water without me having to ask. I don't remember if they had music playing in the background or not, but the volume in the restaurant was great. No one had to talk over anybody to hear. Advice: If you come in for lunch, make sure you come within the 1st hour it open or free parking in their small lot will be packed. read more

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i love this spot! the store is quaint and clean inside, very open-- be aware of the minimal parking outside, its also difficult to get the car out. the service was very nice and friendly, and they made sure to help out their customers. the food was delicious! we got the spicy sriracha wings, chicken satay, pad kee mao, red curry, and the khao soi. they were all so tasty! the spicy sriracha wings were sweet and spicy with a sweet hot chili flavor. the chicken satay was juicy and flavorful! the red curry was spicy and creamy and delicious. the pad kee mao was also super delicious. the khao soi was creamy, coconuty, and flavorful-- perfect with the noodles. overall this place is amazing and would recommend! read more

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While visiting Houston I was searching for a nice Thai place. This was located near my hotel downtown and had great reviews..... No lies were told in the reviews I read. The food was great!! Only lie was that 4/4 spice level was hot, it wasn't I ordered the Crab fried Rice 4 Spicy level and the Seafood Pad Thai 3 Spicy level. Don't judge me, I was hungry. Both were amazing 10/10, I would recommend. The staff were friendly and the inside decor was certainly fitting. A cool vide to the place. read more

Stopped in for a quick lunch. The staff was friendly and the food was filling. Overall a good experience though not particularly noteworthy for me. I don't expect to come back as there are other Thai places that suit my preferences more. Parking: They do have a small lot in front. It was almost completely full when I came at about 2pm. I was able to grab the last spot. The lot is small and narrow (at least for me). There is handicap parking Staff: The staff were polite and greeted you when you came in. That being said, there was some awkwardness - I walked in and it wasn't clear if I should seat myself or wait. Also, one of the staff commented on the amount of food I ordered in jest - it didn't bother me but I know someone probably would not have appreciated it Food: They have most things other Thai places have. The Thai tea was delicious! Their plain water tasted like tap water. I ordered the shrimp spring rolls and was very surprised at how large the order was ! Unfortunately they were pretty bland. They did bring a complimentary soup of some kind which was a nice touch and it was tasty. Probably my favorite food item actually ! I also ordered the green curry with tofu. It was good but not overly exciting. I thought it was cute that the rice was heart shaped though and did appreciate the tiny egg roll that came with it. Space/seating: The decor/space is pretty plain and wasn't noteworthy to me. There were 2 top and 4 top tables. I sat myself at a 2 top which turned out to be right under a speaker that was extremely loud ! read more

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HRW introduced me to this place and then I came back twice after that experience. And each time, it's been just as incredible as the first. TLDR: crab fried rice is probably the best you will get inside the loop. Green tea is in a bag and not made from loose leaf. Make sure you order mango sticky rice when it's season because it is amazing! I had the Thai papaya salad all three times with all the different levels of hotness that they offer and although it was spicy at the spiciest setting, it was still so flavorful and enjoyable! The chicken satay is so good, especially with the peanut sauce. The pad kee mao with the beef. Perfect balance of flavors. The tom yum soup with shrimp! It is probably my second favorite dish after the crab fried rice. The crab fried rice has the best rice to vegetable to crab ratio. Like every single bite is extremely flavorful. The first time I got the lab kai. I have tried this at so many restaurants and have never cared for it but the basil flavor + the cook on the chicken has made me such a convert. Tried the yellow curry with the chicken one time and it was phenomenal. And the last time I went I tried the fried chicken fried rice. The sweet and sour-ish sauce that comes with the rice is so good! The Thai teas are incredible. I didn't know that they offered green Thai tea but my friend got that and it looked so good! I can't wait to go back and try that. I ordered some food to go a few days ago and the way the food was packaged was so good that the bag was completely dry (no spills at all!). I think this place gets the Thai flavors with the right price tag. Literally dreaming of going back and trying the rest of the dishes. read more

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The pad thai has been consistently good but what really makes my mouth water are the crab cream cheese rolls. Their menu has plenty of options but is not overwhelmingly extensive, I'll definitely be back to explore some other options. I haven't had the pleasure of sitting down inside to enjoy a meal but they've been a great takeout option. The parking lot is a bit small so it may be difficult to find a spot during peak hours but from what I've seen is that there's ample seating inside. read more

NUA Thai - Tofu Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Food - amazing, especially the three flavor fish - the balance of the sweet and spicy sauce with the crispy ness of the fish was chefs kiss. The drunken noodles and pad prick king came out as expected Service- super nice staff, attentive to needs Vibes - clean casual, I enjoyed the atmosphere here Wish it was more pieces of fish :) Follow @traveltoeat.jpg for more! read more

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I ordered the mango sticky rice and it was perfect . The mango was ripe and the rice was delicious and warm . So good. Will be ordering until the day I leave to go home read more

NUA Thai - Mango Sticky Rice - Thai Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Some classmates spontaneously organized a dinner at NUA Thai in midtown. I got the kua kai, one of the more unique noodle dishes. It is hand cut flat noodles cooked with chicken, calamari, green onion, egg, green leaf, and served with a spicy sauce. The chicken and calamari were tender and the noodles soaked up the gravy like sauce well. The spicy sauce is like chili sauce at the top and sriracha at the bottom, so it wasn't spicy at first, but it paired perfectly well with the calamari. I also tried their chicken satay, which is marinated with Thai herb and curry powder and brushed with coconut cream. It came with a peanut sauce and a cucumber salad sauce that is very vinegary and almost fish sauce like. The chicken was very moist, well seasoned, and I liked dipping it in the peanut sauce specifically. Very solid Thai spot, just try to avoid coming at peak hours because the parking lot is very small read more

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Decent Thai food, but much better can be found in the city for these prices. Who knows, maybe we didn't order well? The summer rolls tasted too chewy and bitter. The peanut sauce was too sweet, but it covered up the unsavory taste of the spring rolls well enough. The Thai green curry and Tom Kha soup tasted pretty similar to one another (aka the Thai green curry was more coconut-y and less like Thai curry than it should have, and therefore tasted a lot more like the Tom Kha) but were still good. I didn't like the unfriendly service, or much about the food. I don't see myself coming back, unfortunately, unless I am told there's a couple different dishes this place does much better than what we already had here. But, it would do just fine in a pinch. read more

NUA Thai - Fresh Summer Roll - Thai Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Extremely disappointed with the Pad Thai I got recently. $17 for pad Thai is insane. I thought I might as well since it's been a while. The noodles tasted Smokey and bland, I remember it reminded me of kung pao chicken so much. I ordered spice level 4 "Thai Hot" The only spice I got was from the green onions, it was so bland. The Pad Thai failed on so many levels, it's just lazy, do better. I still can't get over the price either, $17!!! I remember it was $15 last time I had it. I know they are always busy, but that jump is crazy. read more

This place was highly recommended by family members. I ordered the brussel sprouts, yellow curry and mango tea. This mango tea!!! It's a must! It's so refreshing and the mango taste is there, you know how sometimes you order flavored tea and it's just tea. Not this one, it's soooo good! I truly enjoyed it, I even ordered one to go. The yellow chicken curry was also very well flavored. All of my food was medium hot. I could have gone up one for levee of spice on the curry. Overall the portion is good enough for two people. I took most of it home because I could not stop eating the Brussel sprouts. The waiter Khoa was very friendly and checked on me several times while I dined in. He was very buttoning back and forth because there was a large amount of people picking up their orders. The place is very clean and spaced out. The only issue I had was parking. But that's to be expected on this side of town. My overall experience was great. Will definitely be coming back to try more of their food. read more

NUA Thai - Brussel sprouts-medium hot - Thai Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Pretty casual but clean vibe inside. Service was quick and food came out at a decent pace. I got the Pad Thai and could choose spice level from mild, medium, hot, and Thai hot. I went for medium and enjoyed the flavors - not too spicy. Mild is basically choosing no spice. Overall, price vs quality and portion pretty spot on. Def would recommend! read more

NUA Thai - Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Houston, Texas

Horrible experience. We called before coming in from the suburbs and arrived about 55 minutes prior to closing. We felt rushed the entire time. Service was completely cold and inhospitable. I had my elderly parents with me and they refused use of the bathrooms on the grounds they had already cleaned them. We won't be back. read more

We stumbled upon NUA and I am so glad we did! Very tasty and flavorful dishes. I really enjoyed my cashew chicken! My friend's pad see ew was very good as well. The restaurant is clean and well kept. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive. read more

Food and service is amazing. Food taste authentic to food in Thailand. I love the ambiance and balance in the restaurant feels very homey I would definitely recommend read more

NUA Thai - Mango sticky rice - Thai Near Me - Houston, Texas

Service was great. I got the green curry with chicken and loved it! The drunken noodle was also very good. The Thai tea was sweet, but our waiter added extra milk to tone down the sweetness. Most places have extra sweet Thai tea in general, so this is nothing negative against this place. I would go here again. read more

Absolutely love this place! Wish there was more parking. Food and Service are good. Love all the food choices and the pricing is not too bad. read more

Came here for lunch and it was an amazing deal during restaurant week 15$ lunch w appetizer and entree. Got the Thai chicken wings which had an amazing sauce w a great kick. The tulip dumplings were very similar to siu mai and the tom kha was delicious. The kao sui (curry egg noodles) is on the sweeter end but delicious nonetheless. I did wish it had more of a kick and that it was spicier. We also got the medium spicy red curry and it was not spicy at all. Curry itself is on the thinner end but still good flavor. Ambiance is very casual and you sit yourself wherever there is space. Would be back! read more

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Customer Service: I was greeted warmly upon entering. Despite being a bit shorthanded, the staff did an excellent job keeping up. Vegetable Crispy Spring Roll These spring rolls came out fresh and hot. However, they were a bit disappointing. While they had a nice crunch on the exterior, the filling was mushy and lacked flavor. I prefer my spring rolls crispy with a crunchier veggie-filled interior. Rating: 2/5 stars Tom Kha with Fried Tofu This soup is perfection! The balance between lime and coconut flavors is impeccable. Everything in the soup tasted incredibly fresh. I ordered it without onions and at a level 3 spice. To me, it wasn't very spicy, but spice levels are subjective, so adjust to your preference. Rating: 5/5 stars Panang Curry with Fried Tofu Bursting with flavor, this curry has a perfect silky texture and an even more impressive blend of curry and coconut flavors. I ordered it at level 3 spice, which was spicier than the Tom Kha but still manageable. It is served with your choice of jasmine, fried, or brown rice and the bowl is packed with veggies (broccoli, baby corn, carrots, and cabbage) and fried tofu. You can order your choice of protein.This dish will definitely fill you up! Rating: 5/5 stars I've ordered these dishes for delivery twice and found them just as delicious as dining in. If you prefer staying in, their delivery service won't disappoint. #HTownFoodie #HoustonEats #ThaiCuisine #FoodReview #TomKha #PanangCurry #FoodLovers #VegetarianEats #HoustonFoodies #FoodieLife #SupportLocal #FoodDelivery read more

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Came here with my little family for lunch and we had a great experience. We were greeted and well taken care of. Most people ordered for takeout, so it felt like we had the whole restaurant to ourselves. Everyone enjoyed the food including my sometimes picky eater toddler. My husband had the Pad Kee Mao with chicken and tofu. I had the wonderful Crispy Chicken Fried Rice. The chicken was so crispy and flavorful. The portion was enough for 2! The Mango Sticky Rice was delicious and not too sweet. My Thai Coffee also complemented the meal. read more

Service was fast and easy! I ordered takeout. They were ready within 30 minutes. The shop is nice! It is located downtown close to other locations. I ordered the green curry and it was very tasty! It's always a classic. Price was also good! read more

Best Thai food I have had in Houston, period. I can order this again and again and again. Delicious flavors, generous portions and I appreciated the protein/ vegetable to noodle ratio. Definitely recommend. Can't wait to try the other dishes. read more

NUA Thai - Drunken Noodle (Pad Kee Mao) mixed - Thai Near Me - Houston, Texas

Hidden gem! I pass by this place all the time and finally stopped in after church.. parking isn't big but there's streets parking. We were able to park on their parking and it was packed on a Sunday around 1:30 pm the Thai tea was one of the best I have ever had. We had crispy chicken fried rice YUM! We had the garlic beef as well and so delicious! So much flavor!!! The portion are such a great size too. Took home plenty of leftovers. It was my birthday so I ordered the mango dessert. Dreaming about it! Will be a repeat customer Great service' and quiet ambiance read more

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I came here once with my best friend under his recommendation. This was some of the best Thai food I have had! We ordered the normal egg rolls and they were delicious!! I ordered the Pad See Ew with chicken, broccoli, and carrots. I normally hate when the noodles of this dish are stuck together or too heavy, but NUA's Pad See Ew was so TASTY. The noodles were perfectly cooked, as well as the vegetables. My best friend enjoyed his dish as well, I forgot the name of it. The inside is clean and decorated aesthetically. UberEats Review: I used to order Thai takeout mostly from Rim Tanon, but they can never get "no egg" or the spice level correct. I have now started ordering from NUA Thai only, and we have only had great experiences. The food comes warm, perfectly cooked, and delicious! We will continue ordering takeout from NUA Thai only. read more

NUA Thai - Pad See Ew - Thai Near Me - Houston, Texas

pad see ew 10/10 pad thai 8.5/10 MANGO sticky rice!!!!! 11/10 so good service is good as well. definitely will come again might be top 5 thai places in houston!! read more

NUA Thai - pad see ew combo three meats and pad thai with chicken and beef - Thai Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Good food! We like the Thai papaya salad. The changed the menu and the fried fish isn't our fave anymore. It's good but we've found better whole fried fish elsewhere. Staff is nice and attentive. Parking is very limited and often taken by people getting takeout read more

Nua is canceled. Last time I ordered there was a hair and I still was like it's so good I'll go back. This Time literally a huge chunk of egg shell in my pad see ew. They don't care about food safety. Oh how the mighty have fallen read more

NUA Thai - Thai Near Me - Houston, Texas