Not sure if there's a new chef or an off night in the kitchen, but the food definitely didn't taste like the Thai dishes we're used to. Hoping it was just an off visit or I should stick to the pad thai? Truly disappointed, nothing worse than looking forward to eating some good food but it turns out bad. We ordered a few staples and unfortunately most of the dishes tasted...off. The drunken noodles were a miss -- the noodles themselves were oddly firm and the onions were still pretty hard, like they hadn't been cooked long enough. I had to throw away over half of the meal. The duck was also overcooked and a bit tough, which took away from what should have been a really flavorful dish. The tom yum soup also had a strange aftertaste and felt like it was missing that bright, punchy balance of sour and spice that usually makes this soup so good. It just tasted a little flat and confusing flavor-wise. The one bright spot was the fried banana for dessert -- hot, crispy, and easily the best thing we had all night. I spent $40 on these items- and it was truly a disappointing meal overall. If I hadn't gotten it to-go, I would have asked for a different dish for sure. read more

Fast service and great quantity and quality of food! The pad see ew duck and the crispy duck dishes were delicious! So flavorful and smoky! Great quantity for under $20. read more

Nunu's Thai Dishes - Pad See Ew Duck - Thai Near Me - Herndon, Virginia

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This is a cute spot tucked in the back corner of a shopping center. There's plenty of parking. Check their hours since we got there at 4 but it doesn't open until 4:30 for dinner. I'm glad we waited. I got Thai fried rice with ground chicken (but minus tomatoes). This was delicious and a huge portion for $18.95. I also had the eggplant basil with shrimp added for $22.95. I ordered it "medium spicy" but think they might have toned it down a bit. It was tasty but I'd try a different dish next time, My friend has 2 appetizers that I got to taste. The fried tofu was solid, but the Hoi-Jor (deep fried mixed shrimp and pork jn wonton-type wrappers) were definitely the star dish. She also had shrimp pad Thai and really enjoyed it. The portions are sizable and very tasty. But what really sets NuNu's apart is the service. Nunu and his family are solicitous, attentive, and genuinely care about each patron, I saw them hug "regulars". They happily and correctly split our checks even though we forgot to tell them up front. They thanked us repeatedly for coming. We will absolutely go back - hopefully on a less hot day so can try the duck soup. read more

First time dining in here. For a Saturday around noon it was empty. Staff was very welcoming and friendly. I ordered a few items but asked for extra resulting in up charges during the lunch special. Which was not a problem. I asked for the lunch soup which was by itself a $4.50 up charge for substituting to a soup from a wonton that would've only been one wonton after further clarification. While the soup was very tasty the amount for the up charge I thought was too much, mainly because the portion was so small. So, I did not appreciate that. Quality was great but price for the quantity I think was too much. For one person, I ordered 8 piece cheese wonton, an entree adding extra meat, in addition to the soup, and a Thai iced tea. I asked for a Thai iced tea to go which was also charged for a small cup. On the contrary, other great Thai places do not charge for refills and if they do their cup sizes are bigger making up for the charge. Overall, quality was 4/5. The entree was a bit dry and could have been complimented with a little sauce. Portion for the entree was not bad (it was $24 with the up charge). Appetizer I thought was reasonably priced. Thai iced tea was well made. I think I would return but would be nervous I will be paying a lot for a little portion that may make me reconsider coming here versus another highly rated Thai establishment. Ambiance was very pretty, clean, and comfortable to dine in. read more

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Try the crispy duck panang curry! I've never had duck prepared the way they do it, but the outside was so crispy and the duck was not dry at all. Pairing it with the sweet and spicy panang curry creates a perfect meal! The Thai tea is also delicious. Good tea flavor and the right amount of sweetness. read more

I've been here before and got a duck dish which wasn't bad! I tried it again coming with a friend and the flavor was lacking. It was not comparable to other Thai restaurants that i've tried, not sure if it was just a fluke this time. Service was great, waters were never empty and the decorations and beautiful creating a homey vibe to the place! read more

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The food, service and ambiance is awesome! Nunu team is fantastic! Chaweewan Sue Kate Jo Jo Thank you so much! read more

Three words- crispy duck soup! If you haven't had it, it's a must! Not sure how they do it but the duck actually retains its crispness even a day later (when I've taken this soup back for leftovers). The rest of the food is also very delicious! The sun dried beef and the volcano shrimp are my usual go tos- other dishes are a bonus! read more

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I have been in there in person and very much liked the experience in the past. I ordered take out recently and was underwhelmed by the quality and (lack of) flavor. Otherwise, the food was ready for pick up on time. It's too bad, bc I was introducing a family member to Nunu's for the first time and they left w a "meh" experience. read more

This is by far the best Thai food I've ever had. I live in Maryland and wish I lived closer, because I'd be here every week. The food is amazing but Nunu, the owner is awesome! He's very welcoming and makes sure everyone is enjoying themselves. He'll educate you on his expansive and expensive alcohol collection that you can order drinks from, whether Caymus, Clase Azul or 1942, and Blantons or Buffalo Trace. The man's got quite the selection. We stop here every time before we fly out of Dulles read more

Service was so awful. Our server was rude and condescending and we will not go back...

My favorite dish at NuNu is their duck noodle soup. I've enjoyed and followed that soup since days of Thai Luang to Thai Tada and finally to NuNu. Aside from the duck noodle soup, we also get the duck basil, pork with string beans, red curry, drunken noodles, and pad thai. Their appetizers of fried spring rolls and papaya salad are great starters. I have several local Thai restaurants that is my staple that I would not hesitate to recommend to my friends and this is one of them. If you ever watch Cheers, this place will remind you of that show as it is always full of regulars at the bar. If you want great food and excellent services, go to NuNu. It will become one of your favorite Thai restaurant quickly. read more

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Great flavor and made hot and fresh. The shrimp fried rice and beef pad see ew were flavorful and the portions were great. The panang curry was also good but it is on the spicier side. read more

We went there last night on a cold evening for the crispy duck noodle soup and it hits the spot on a winter evening really good.

The best Thai food outside of Thailand that I've ever had. Authentic. Kuhn Nunu is the absolute host. He knows how to keep his customers coming back. read more

Had dinner here last night. Ordered drunken noodles ($17.95) and basil fried rice ($21.95). Really disappointed with the basil fried rice because what I ate was not basil fried rice as it did not have any basil leaves in it and no smell. Also the rice used is not the right rice for basil fried rice. So rate 4 out of 10 for the most expensive basil fried rice. And 5 out of 10 for drunken noodles. Service was excellent but the owner bragged about serving us a generous portion of his basil fried rice but unfortunately i have had much better basil fried rice in other thai restaurants. The ambiance was good. I do not think I will go here again because the food is not upto my taste. read more

Overall: 4 stars Overall really good food with great service. Good local option (although bit out of the way for me). We felt welcomed by staff and was checked-in on frequently. We did wait awhile for our food but it was busy (Saturday dinner). Food Quality: 4 stars Ordered Panang Curry, Drunken Noodles, Chicken Curry Puff. Highlight was the Panang Curry and Chicken Curry Puff. The Chicken Curry Puff was very flavorful and was crispy/flaky. The Panang Curry wasn't too sweet which I appreciated. The Drunken Noodle was saucy but not as flavorful as I would have liked - also the noodles seemed overcooked. Price was fair/reasonable - typical for Thai food/restaurant. Service/Experience: 4.5 stars The staff was very friendly and welcoming. Took our order quickly however we did have to wait longer than expected for our food (taking into account that it was a busy Saturday night). Plenty of parking around the restaurant (part of a shopping complex). Interior design was OK - plenty of seating despite being busy. read more

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Some interesting takes on traditional dishes. Busy for an average weeknight. Staff does good job to take care of guests.

We eat out a lot in the Reston area. Almost always, one of the four of us has a disappointing meal. This was not the case at Nunu's Thai Dishes. All were very nice. Interesting flavors which were, at least in my opinion, not quite Thai, but good. I would have liked much more basil in my shrimp, but it was enjoyable, none-the-less. Service and ambiance also very pleasant. read more

Nunu's is among the best Thai in the DMV. The owner is a great guy as well. My go to's are the Duck Salad, Dumplings, and the Basil dishes- Crispy Chicken, Basil with Beef, and the Snapper. I do feel that since Covid prices have gone up and consistency has gone down just a little. But I'd say the same for the majority of restaurants in this area. Nunu's is still great for flavorful Thai with good portion sizes. read more

My family came to Nunus after helping my sister move. We ordered the Pad Thia, Crispy Duck, Crispy Duck curry, Basil thai fried rice, egg plant, and Drunken Noodles. We were starving so we cleaned up everything. My little brother got Thai tea but in my opinion it was too sweet. The Drunken noodles were slightly disappointing cause I normally love Drunken noodles from other places. I also thought the fried rice were flavorful but bit too wet. Our favorites were the pad thai and the curry duck. By the time the pad thai hit the table, half of it was gone. My sister asked me to quickly pass her some before all of it was gone. Soon enough my fiance did the same. We all agreed that was the best. read more

Food is excellent. The Pad-See Ew beef is to die for. I've eaten there at least seven times and it never disappoints. The vegetarian dishes are excellent. read more

I really enjoyed eating here a few weeks ago. I ordered the lunch special and it was a good deal. There was plenty of seeing when I went here on a weekday afternoon. Service was very friendly and fast. I got the drunken noodles, my go-to order at Thai restaurants. The food was a good size, but I felt it was somewhat lacking in flavor and wasn't the best that I've ever had. Overall, I'd probably eat here again and recommend it. read more

The owner is quite involved in serving and talking to customers, which is always makes for a refreshing experience. They had plenty of options, especially vegetarian. The Garlic Lover made sure to emphasize the aromatic characteristic of well, the garlic. Good amount of meat to vegetable ratio, and the broccoli was well cooked and crunchy. I'll admit the Drunken bamboo wasn't very spicy, but it certainly was also delicious. It is a clean restaurant and the ambiance gives a cozy cool vibe from the red booths and low lighting. Definitely will come back to try more of their dishes! read more

Nunu's Thai Dishes - Garlic Lover - Thai Near Me - Herndon, Virginia

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The best Thai food on Mother EARTH! Sala Thai on Amsterdam Ave is a 4.9. This is leagues better! Order Thai spicy if you have the gumption! The service here is tops - the owner is always saying hello and smiling. The food is AMAZING! We ate here for 4 meals during a 2 night trip! The ambiance is great - very clean and waitstaff attentive, welcoming, and awesome. This is the best restaurant in DC. It's also not very expensive! read more

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Best Thai food in the DMV. Incredible bourbon selection too. Great service, cold beer. NuNu is the man!

It's hard for me to give this place 2.5/5, because I really love the food (and prices), but I believe that any restaurant that makes you feel unwelcome or as if you should have ordered in instead deserves a lower rating. The customer service - from what I've seen and experienced - is conditional. I've come here a handful of times and I don't believe I was treated the best. Perhaps it was the smaller size of my order, or that, a vegetarian order, or perhaps not ordering drinks, or perhaps me being a person of color, but regardless, I've been made to feel uncomfortable being here, and even talked about. Contrarily, I have seen those at the bar (who were predominantly Caucasian) get much better and friendlier service. Not sure why there seems to be conditional service. The younger lady who works there is the partial reason why... It's really sad, because I do enjoy their food, but if I ever order here again, it will be likely take out. read more

I had been here months ago, how could I have forgotten to leave a review? The restaurant was packed at lunch time. We were seated right away, quite a cozy place bigger than what it seemed from the outside. Food was good, not too spicy (catering more to the general palates, I could have asked for amped up spice level). I ordered curry. Service was good, I don't recall to have to wait long nor having to complain about needing the glass of water refilled. Peaked my interest, will definitely go back to try other menu selections. read more

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Great food. Friendly service. We've been to this place for years and it is one of the best Thai restaurants in the Great Falls/Reston/Herndon area read more

Christmas Eve dinner. Busy restaurant with full of joy and laughter. A hidden gem in Herndon! Despite the fact that we had no reservation, they sat us relatively right away. The interior was nothing fancy but cozy. There were a lot of group outings as family. It gave us more reason to keep the high expectation. We thought the price was reasonable for the amount and quality of ingredients. We ordered two appetizers (chicken coconut soup and fresh garden roll) and two entrees (Muni's beef noodle soup and drunken noodle). As I mentioned the food quality was amazing. It all seems made to order. A lot of protein for all the entrees which we definitely loved. The drunken noodle dish seemed little saucier than usual drunken noodle dish we get from other Thai restaurants. However, it still was flavorful dish. The most noticeable thing that we remembered was how all staffs were attentive to customer's needs and spreading great energy when they engage. Many customers seem to be regulars who appreciates family like customer service. I would like to recommend local Thai food lovers and Herndon residents. read more

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The food here never fails me went ever I come to work in the office. The panang sauce here is phenomenal and the amount of protein they give you it like 2 meals in one. The crispy Duck basil is nice and crispy and full of savory, spicy with hint of sweetness flavor. read more

The owner was pleasant and greeted me. The servers never checked with me until the end of the meal. I ordered a new item on the menu- crisp fried chicken . The chicken was sliced thin and air fried- concept was good, but the chicken was over cooked and was like leather. The vegetables, sauce and rice were good, though. When I told my server I did not like it and why, she got the owner who apologized and adjusted my bill with 10% discount. He also suggested that I try a different dish next time. Decor was nice and the restaurant was pleasantly busy. read more

We have been dining for over decade at Nunus. Always same quality of food with ample of vegan and vegetarian choices.

If you read the reviews here carefully, you will notice some that clearly indicate that good service is conditional. I read at least 2 reviews in the first ten that indicate that good service isn't good if you are a person of color. I may be wrong but that was my only viable conclusion with my experience om 11/10/22. I write this review because I believe people can change themselves or change policy. When I opened the door, a younger lady excitedly and bubbly exclaimed: "Hi welcome!" She was sitting doing something and so she hadn't looked at me. When she finally looked up, she came close and told me "sorry we are closed." There was absolutely no explanation until I asked if they were closed for the day while the door was still open and a lady had just walked out when I opened the door. She looked like I had really committed a crime to come in, even though there was nothing to inform me that they were closed. Her face showed a level of contempt. I left wondering why I subjected myself to that. I left thinking that maybe she had a bad experience with people of color. Then I decided to read reviews to see whether anybody else may have experienced the same. Within 2 minutes, I read at least 2 reviews from people of color who said they had the same experience. One specifically said that he/she was treated badly while others who were not of color were treated well. And he specifically stated the "younger" server had a lot to do with it. I don't know how many servers there are but it was a younger one I spoke with. Piece of advice: Please do not stereotype people. You may have had bad experience but not all people of a particular heritage behave the same. Please give people a chance to prove to you they don't deserve good customer service before you dismiss them. read more

My first visit and I was blown away - I don't think I've ever had staff members - all of them - so sincerely excited I was there and eager to please. It was outstanding! So was the food - from appetizers to pad Thai to sticky mango rice - all were good. The gentleman I assumed was the owner was very careful in checking on the level of "heat" to make sure the food was the right amount of spicy when taking our order - an extra effort that was appreciated. The interior was clean and well organized (I always judge by the hallway to the restroom). Definitely worth a visit. read more

Very small place and very noise! Server was very rude. She seems over worked and burnt! Very cranky! Food was okay but pricey. They use frozen low quality shrimp. That has no smell, no taste. Please don't order crispy shrimp, very salty, a complete waste . read more

Great neighborhood Thai place! The staff is warm and inviting. If you're fortunate enough to be there on a night Nunu is working, you'll see an owner who really cares. He takes orders, seats guests, buses tables, and tends bar. He has a great attitude that is reflected in the servers. The sundried beef and Thai dumplings appetizers are really good. Loved the snapper basil dish. If you are interested in the whole fish dish, call a day ahead as it is bought fresh. read more

My favorite Thia restaurant. I always get the duck soup and it's out of this world. The spices on the side are great if you like your food with an extra kick. Everything is super fresh and super flavorful. Great service too. read more

Nunu's service is great. They were willing to make sides for our picky eater. Scrambled egg, steamed veggies and rice. read more

Nunu's Thai Dishes - Scrambled egg, steamed veggies and rice. - Thai Near Me - Herndon, Virginia

You should come here but I love this spot too much so don't take it over with all your friends haha. Food is too great, ambiance is great, and the staff is exceptional. When I am old and have moved far away from this area I will still come back just for the people and well of course...THE FOOD. Thank you Nunu and all the staff read more