Nawa

Loved the menu - it's not like any other Asian restaurant that I have been to. It was a bit hot where we sat though. The drinks menu was fun and unique as well. All the food that our table ordered was gobbled up quickly! A few leftovers, but not much. Will go back the next time I visit Fort Wayne.

Food was great and had fantastic flavor! Located in a very cool area of downtown. Parking was hard to figure out - we ended up in a paid lot behind the restaurant, but it looked like this location had a small free lot on the side.

Great food , lovely ambience. The first I went in August did not like their food much, not sure what I ordered. Went again yesterday and had a wonderful time. Loved the chocolate lava cake dessert. All the spreads were amazing. Also tried spicy hot Thai 4 level and it was super yummy. Price is on the higher side though.

Excellent fusion Thai food. Went for lunch and their lunch menu is reasonably priced, and the portions were good without being too much. Many dishes can be as mild or spicy as you like. I prefer “medium” for a bit of a kick without causing forehead sweat. Their outdoor patio is nice and well shaded for summertime. There is an elevated railroad nearby but the trains aren’t loud or often. Parking can be a little difficult to find but there are a few parking garages that are reasonable within 1-3 blocks.

I’ve been here countless times with my family and every time it’s absolutely amazing!! I always get the chicken fried rice with a side of roti flatbread, and for appetizers our family has gotten the curry flight, shrimp and veggie tempura, egg rolls, and for a drink I always get their Thai iced tea!! Staff is always so kind and efficient!! Food is delicious and consistent every time! We have both walked in and made reservations and have never been turned down! We have celebrated many events such as family gatherings, birthdays, and just special life events here and we plan to continue to do it! Prices are great as well!!! I’m pretty sure they have options labeled for gluten free things, and I know they have options labeled for vegetarian and vegan diets!

Always a great meal. We like to sit at the bar, and only stop by once a month or so. We walked in and the bartender knew both our drinks ( lucky Buddha and a Heineken 0.0). Food is consistent, wonderful and fairly priced. Try the curry flight, and drunken noodles. I sometimes get the marinated tofu as a protein, it's fantastic, and I'm not a vegetarian. Beautiful space with craft cocktails, and great service. Don't sleep on the crispy eggs either.

One of the worst Asian spots I've been to in my life. The food wasn't very good and it seemed to cater to people who haven't had real Southeast Asian cuisine. However, it is fine and good for it being in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The flavors of the fried rice and other dishes we ordered were just bland and non-existent. If you have a love for Southeast Asian cuisine and know what it should taste like, avoid this restaurant.

Only my second time eating at the restaurant and was looking forward to trying new foods with three of my coworkers. We were seated in a booth when the restaurant opened for dinner. Our service started out attentive and my only gripe about food is that the pork in my soup was very fatty and the duck buns were very bland but we asked for soy sauce and it was delivered fairly quickly to our table. The Thai iced tea was delicious. One of my coworkers ordered another dish to go after we paid for our checks so we waited and talked while she waited for that order. The entire dinner with the four of us lasted about an hour & half and we were asked to leave by a separate server to make room for a reservation. Some of us weren’t finished with refills on our drinks and felt a little singled out- there were other booths filled with people that had less than ours and seemed to also be finished with their meal. Our table wasn’t even bussed yet. It was a bit uncomfortable. All in all it’s a beautiful location but food is comparable to other cheaper pho & Asian fusion places around town & I recommend having a reservation so you aren’t rushed out after paying.

Thank you, Chan! I was very warmly welcomed at opening time on a weekday. They had plenty of beautiful outdoor seating on a pedestrian-only road, something that is likely full often. I opted to dine inside and struck up a conversation with my server, Chan, who filled me in on some of the history of this restaurant. Beautiful Thai fixtures and authentic flavors fused with local flair. A great experience! My server recommended the duck bao buns and the curry sampler. A perfect way to experience a few flavors. The green curry was my favorite, and had just the right amount of kick for this spice wimp. On my way out, Chan recommended I take a walk around to see the rest of the establishment. I'm so glad I looked in the basement, because that's where the bar vibes are at! An umbrella-lined ceiling and tasteful decor make this the place to be!

SO.GOOD. A few friends and I went on a Saturday, right around opening, to celebrate my birthday. Our waitress was super personable, which always makes a big difference. All four of us loved what we chose; pad thai, bao & pho. For my birthday, I was given a free dessert. I chose mango sticky rice, something I had never had before. Very good! Everything was cooked well, fresh & flavorful. The ambience was modern & a bit moody, very comfortable.

Another excellent dinning experience at Nawa. The food is amazing and the renovated building is very attractive. Making reservations on line is easy. They no longer have a private parking lot so we used the parking garage. The hosts were all business and not very friendly. Our waitress situation was very confusing. A young man greeted us that table and started us off with water. He didn't introduce himself before he quickly disappeared. We assumed he was the waiter. Then a young lady showed up to take drunk orders. She didn't give us her name or let us know that she would be taking care of us. Given her apron..I assumed she was from the bar taking orders. Eventually I asked her who she was and she let us know that she was the waitress. After that...she was friendly and attentive with the refills. The food at Nawa is outstanding. The Roti flatbread was delicious. It was warm with a soft-moist texture. You could easily pull it apart to dip up sauces. The bread had a slightly oil and garlic taste. It was lightly "toasted" so not had a small crisp. I had the garlic pepper entree. The rice is always cooked to perfection. The vegetables were fresh and cooked to a slight crisp. The beef was slight very think and cooked completely through. It came off a bit tough and required a knife to cut. The sauce was delicious. A moderately thin sauce with a mild garlic and pepper taste. The "medium" spice level came off a bit hotter than I expected. The sauce accented the vegetables and beef well. Excellent dish!!

I had the red curry and the pork belly BAO buns it was excellent. Good spice level if you like spicy foods. Service was great and friendly. Ambience of the building is super relaxing and chill. Only improvement I'd say is the drinks. They were good but very stingy on the pour. Pretty sure my old fashioned had more ice than drink. Other then that think I found one of my new favorite places.

The best road trip lunch ever! The setting was perfect. The staff was impeccable and the food was fantastic! Everything was on point next time in Fort Wayne. we are going to Nawa's located on a pedestrian with an outdoor café for pets with a water bowl welcoming

Stopped by for dinner and restaurant is decorated beautifully. I had a small high top table by the bar. Server came right away and I got the lychee martini, absolutely delicious, not too sweet. I had the crab Rangoon for appetizers, also good, lightly fried and lots of filling. For dinner I had the chicken pad Thai. It was cooked perfectly and has the right amount of seasoning! Service was amazing and food was delicious!

This was our second visit, and it didn't disappoint! The pineapple fried rice is still living rent-free in my head--it's so flavorful, and the spicy option took it to another level. The portion size was huge, so I got two meals out of it. The drinks were solid, too. And coming from Chicago, the prices for food and cocktails were the cherry on top. We'll definitely be back on our next visit to try more from the menu. Highly recommend!

I came to Nawa at the recommendation of a local. I was here the last 45 minutes on a weeknight. Note, while they are not asking customers to leave at 9pm, by 9:15 the staff are visibly ready to exit. So you got to get! Get here earlier if you want a slower paced meal. My chicken panang was hot in temp and heat level. I asked about heat levels prior, of which my server informed me there are five. I ordered level two and expected mild. The two was fire face sweat level hot. The sauce was flavorful to the max beyond the heat, with green beans, a bit of squash, and a bit of peppers also. The steamed rice on the side was perfectly prepared. I had roti as well which were two little flatbreads presented on a plate with a peak. More cute than the rolled in paper way my local place does it! Parked in the gated lot next door with the code. Street parking across the street and parking on the street exists and appeared full this night. Staff was friendly and prompt. All in all a place I would return to again with more time.

I had a delicious lunch at Nawa last week! Started out with a refreshing Blueberry Basil Lemonade and ordered the Khao Soi with chicken (it's in the Soups section if you have trouble finding it on the menu!) I ordered it "Extra Hot", and while it was zippy, it wasn't as hot as I hoped. Next time I will specify "Thai Hot"! It was certainly delicious! Our server was friendly and attentive, and you can't go wrong with Nawa's atmosphere, both inside and outside!

I didn't want to believe it, but Nawa is hands-down the best Thai restaurant in Fort Wayne. My previous experience was so so as it was during the pandemic and I had food carried out that ended up being overcooked likely due to the time it took from leaving the kitchen to our dining room table. We were pleasantly surprised at how the restaurant had a upscale modern feel with a hip vibe. It would be a restaurant that you would find similar in a big city. The server was super friendly and attentive although I wish she would fill my cup of water a little bit more because the curry was on fire. When I say it's on fire, it was perfectly balance between sweet and spicy. We tried the Savor Fort Wayne menu and all the items from the shrimp appetizer to the molten chocolate lava cake were cooked perfectly. Although you do end up paying more than other Thai restaurants, this is the place to go for Thai food in Fort Wayne. Also, they have their own parking lot on the side of the building if you get there early enough. I will be back for more meals in the future!

I've been here countless times with my family and every time it's absolutely amazing!! I always get the chicken fried rice with a side of roti flatbread, and for appetizers our family has gotten the curry flight, shrimp and veggie tempura, egg rolls, and for a drink I always get their Thai iced tea!! Staff is always so kind and efficient!! Food is delicious and consistent every time! We have both walked in and made reservations and have never been turned down! We have celebrated many events such as family gatherings, birthdays, and just special life events here and we plan to continue to do it! Prices are great as well!!! I'm pretty sure they have options labeled for gluten free things, and I know they have options labeled for vegetarian and vegan diets!

We were driving thru Fort Wayne and thought to have Valentine's Day dinner here because the reviews were good. We were seated at the bar because we didn't make reservations and they were booked. We ordered the Basil Fried Rice w/ chicken (spice level 4) and Pad Thai w/ chicken (spice level 4). We were so hungry and so excited only to be disappointed after the first bite. The basil fried rice had no flavor. Literally cooked rice mixed with red chili flakes and steamed chicken. I had to ask for some sauce to add flavor and was given more spice options and soy sauce and then was told about a sweet chili sauce. I added some of that sweet chili sauce and added a little flavor to take a couple more bites but then couldn't eat anymore. This was not a spice level of 4. The pad Thai had a strong fish taste, no flavor, and definitely wasn't a spice level of 4. Both of the dishes were somewhat room temp/cold, while others around us had steaming hot food. We barely ate our meals and just called it a night. We will not be returning to this restaurant again nor would I recommend it to my friends and family. Very disappointed!

Nice Thai restaurant located in Downtown Fort Wayne at The Landing. Parking available next to the building for Nawa and building resident. Otherwise, you can park on the street. Free after 5pm. Inside has nice fine dining ambiance with bar. Service is fast and friendly. Typical Thai menu. Asian inspired as they called so they have some fusion menu and drinks. Ordered the curry flight with 3 different sauces. Have 3 levels of spicy. Ordered the hot or most spicy. The spicy came from chili peppers which are not spicy for me. The sauces taste very good, typical curry sauce. One of them do fell more spicy than others. Guessed it's the Rama in the middle. Drunken Lo Mien noodle tasted ok with the sauce but the chicken is really dried, tasted almost like eating jerky. It is a fine dining Asian restaurant. Missing some kicked of taste for true asian/Thai taste.

Was in the area and decided to try this locally owned Asian cuisine restaurant. It is in Fort Wayne's downtown area and there was plenty of parking nearby on a week night evening. When we entered we were greeted at the door and sat down at a table in the bar area. They have a nice cocktail and wine list but we stuck to the basics with a hot sake and a beer. We tried the curry sampler, lettuce wraps, chicken egg rolls, and Khoa soi which was served as a soup. Each dish was flavorful and even my food had a nice flavor with me eating it at mild.

Ambiance was soft lights, casual scene. Waiter was fantastic and very helpful with suggestions. Food was absolutely amazing and I'd be broke if I lived in Ft Wayne.

I love Nawa and we visit here often as a family. The food is fresh and full of flavor but my favorite is the drinks! The blueberry lemonade martini is the best drink in Fort Wayne. The service has always been great. It has a very romantic vibe that is dark and quaint. It is a unique, one of a kind restaurant in Fort Wayne!

Food yes, great, price right, and good. Service no, our server saw twice in the begining, then flagged back 40 minutes later to get the bill. Ambiance middle, the music was a too loud, and "rough".

Decent Thai place. Some dishes are fantastic, and some are just okay. Calamari Goreng - Fried calamari and Thai basil with a sweet chili sauce. Very tasty. Portion is a bit small. 5/5 stars. Pad Thai-Palooza - Double portion of Pad Thai with crab, shrimp, and scallops. They amount of crab, shrimp, and scallops is not worth the price. Tasty but just order a basic Pad Thai. 4/5 stars for taste, but 2/5 for value. Basil Stir Fry - It was okay. Worst of the three entrées, but just average. I wouldn't order it again. 3/5 stars. Drunken Lo Mein Noodle - By far this was the best dish. Best tasting, good portion, and good value. You should get this one. 5/5 stars. Service was meh. Took awhile to order our food, and water refill came around once. Decor was nice. It was decent enough to go back and try more dishes.

We were in town from Chicago & were looking forward to this spot as it is so highly reviewed. Unfortunately, we did not have that experience. I think we were served warmed up leftovers from the night before. Nothing fresh. Cold buns, with almost zero duck meat and all filler. Noodles were soggy. Chicken wings were totally American and could have purchased better ones at the local grocery store. All around a disappointment. Cool location, decor is nice. But don't go for the food.

Hostess and all employees were genuinely nice and attentive. The food was delicious. Even the mild gave a nice spicy kick in the pants. Pictured is the red curry with tofu. The Thai iced tea was a delicious sweet compliment to the spice. Highly recommend lunch here. $13 for a dinner size portion.

Wonderful food, excellent service, and lovely ambiance! Perfect for date night or family meal! Highly recommend this restaurant!

Amazing in every category! Every dish we have tried has been epic. The staff is super attentive to all needs. 10/10 recommend.

Nice food，mix up Asian style. However, some typical this food like Tom yum and curry ordered, taste are so good. Recommended.

To start-- THE FOOD WAS 5 STARS. The food was super delicious and is the sole reason we will give this place a second try. The service was 3 stars. My husband and I came on a rare date night after we put our kids to bed. This was our first time here and we were excited to give it a try. We made a reservation through yelp for 9:15, which was a time offered. Due to weather and getting our kids to bed, we got there only a few minutes before 9:15 but we were trying for earlier as we got a txt at 8:35 saying our table was ready. Our waiter arrived at our table after we had been seated for a few minutes and we placed an appetizer and drink order. We then each placed an entree order shortly thereafter. As soon as we got our food order in, our waiter all but disappeared. He came by to see how our food was tasting as my husband was taking his last few bites of the meal. More frustrating, however, was that we watched every other waiter offer their tables last call and desert while our waiter was cleaning up with headphones on. We were considering both (a quick 2nd round and desert) but he wasn't even glancing over to us for us to flag down. When he returned to our table as soon as we finished eating, he only offered to bring our check as it was past last call and the bar was capping all the alcohol and the kitchen was closed. It was really a big bummer being that we seldom get date nights and pretty quickly got the impression that we were being rushed out the door so our waiter could leave. Though we were one of the last tables there, we were not THE last table there (which had multiple women with food and full drinks still as we were walking out). My husband and I have both worked in the service industry and understand the closing time courtesies. We don't overstay our welcome and try to be very considerate. It just would have been nice to have been offered another round and a desert menu--even if both had to be offered before we even got our entrees due to the time. We were rushed in and out in less than 45min. If you're not wanting to serve people at 9:15, perhaps don't offer that as a reservation time option. We will be back for the food alone, as it was again exceptional, and hope to have a better service experience next time.

The papaya salad had absolutely no flavor. Was the server suppose to ask if we wanted a spice level? It was flavorless. Two different times our server said, 'I have no idea'... once when asking about a bar item (she lost that sale), once when asking if something was gluten free. At least she offered to check on the gluten free question though. Not a great meal.

I got take out during work lunch, very good food, the stir fry basil with tofu is pretty good, I got the Phuket hot as the spicy level, it's pretty spicy, but a bit salty. The papaya salad is tasty, but about average for Thai restaurant. The baos are pretty good

I traveled here to visit a friend for her Birthday and this was my first dinner in Fort Wayne. I was surprised and impressed that they had a fantastic asian restaurant. The place was packed and very busy. We did have reservations so we were seated right away. We were led to a dining room downstairs and it was decorated with umbrellas on the ceiling which was neat to see. There were no windows as it was on the basement floor but they did have a TV with an outdoors backdrop on it to help lighten the area a bit. Here are the few items off the menu that I ate. For appetizer-Crab Mandalay, nothing too crazy about this. It was your normal crab rangoon. The Drunken LoMein is delicious that seemed like a fam favorite for the restaurant. I don't know what that sauce is but it's soo good, I wanted to slurp it up! I forgot to take a picture of it because we were too eager to dig in. I had the Panang Curry with Shrimp, wish it had more shrimp since they do charge more for the shrimp option. I think it only had maybe 5 shrimp in there and I also wish they served a bit more rice as well as I had plenty of curry left over but not enough rice to go with it. So that curry dish wasn't as satisfying.

Came here with no reservation. My mistake. But the Manager was a very courteous and helpful person and asked us to wait. We sat at the bar while waiting and before we finished one drink, we got a table. Ordered Gyoza Panang and the Drunken noodles with shrimp. Both were delicious. Good - 5/5. Service - 5/5 Can't wait to be back here again.

Super yummy! Have been several times and have loved the food every visit! Every guest I have been with has enjoyed what they ordered as well. Staff is helpful with recommendations when requested.

Food-The Pad Thai was good and reasonably priced for the Downtown Are ( someplace are way costlier in that area) Service was pretty good Ambiance-Nice somewhat upscale setting. Lots of customer but not very noisy.

Nawa is a very nice restaurant inside. Having said that I have been to the restaurant twice and my order has not been correct both times with someone in our dinner party. Their appetizers are great. I recommend: -Gyoza Panang: Chicken dumpling. I could eat a bucket of these. They were so good. -Lettuce Wraps: Wonderful flavor -Thai Beef Jerky: Slightly spicy -Chicken Egg Rolls: Crispy & Fresh The entrees were average and nothing special. -

Sent my girlfriend here for some apps and drinks on her trip. She got the pan-fried gyoza and the curry flight for apps. Loved the gyoza and was happy to try the curry flight, but not really her thing. For cocktails, she got the Saved by the Bell (liked it) and the Blueberry Basil Lemonade (loved it). Her favorite part was the waitress with piercings who said she was pretty though. She was so giddy with excitement over that! And she lamented not getting her phone number before she left. She said she made her feel special and gave off good vibes. :)

A little over-hyped. Went for a business lunch yesterday - nice inside, busy but not too loud. I had the basil stir fry. I was disappointed that the portion size was so small. It didn't have much flavor. I asked for a mild spice level, but that doesn't mean that it shouldn't be flavorful. Our server seemed inconvenienced.

A favorite spot with visiting Fort Wayne. We like the green papaya chicken salad, the curry flight, and the drunken noodles. A great place to get Thai food. It was busy on a Tuesday night - so be sure to make reservations if you want to be sure to get a table.

The food was fantastic. I recommend the drunken noodles. Ambiance was intimate. The Thai iced tea is interesting and worth a shot. Service was spot on. I was late for my reservation and they still got us right in. (Pro Tip- if your going to be late just give them a call and they are really nice about it)

From food to service all excellent!! Great place for dining whether a small or large group!

Nawa is so good! There are lots of options on the menu and I had a hard time deciding what I wanted, eventually landing on the basil stir fry with chicken. The basil is just delicious mixed with the sweet sauce and it pairs so well with the chicken and side of rice. Green beans in Asian dishes are one of my favorite things and these were nice and crisp. I would definitely recommend if you are in Fort Wayne. My only negative was that there were no leftovers!

This is a Fort Wayne gem. Beautiful downtown location. Low light, warm and intimate inside . Perfect for date night or a group of friends/ family. The food here is amazing and so tasty. Their smoked old-fashioned drinks are awesome. Their lychee martinis are amazing as well. Service is fast. They have private parking for their guests which is nice being that parking is limited in the area. Once you get to the private parking call them and they will open the gate for you. Outdoor seating is nice. Just show them this video and say you want all of this . The pineapple rice has curry in it. If you don't like curry just do what I did, tell them you don't want curry sauce, it's to die for. This is my second time here. I also order the chicken wings with the sweet sauce. It's life changing . Some of their tables are small, so if you have a date with a purse there is not enough room for said purse/ everything you ordered. So ask for a bigger table immediately or tell them you'll wait for one to become available like a booth. Thank me later! They get busy so make a reservation ASAP or you will have a seat at the bar IF that's even available. Don't be that person who didn't make a reservation. Enjoy!!

Exceptional service, amazing atmosphere and great food. You can easily make a reservation online and park directly next to the restaurant with the code they send before you arrive.

I ordered a lot of food, but some of it was not tasty. The meat tasted like it had been in the fridge for a very long time.

Great food and great location! We are big fans of Thai food and while visiting FW recently we decided to stop and sit outside on the patio with our pup and have dinner. The atmosphere is modern and very casual with plenty of seating inside, however, if you enjoy being outside to enjoy the weather and people watch, the patio is a great place for that. Tim our server was excellent and worked hard to care for his section, you could tell he cared about keeping his guests happy. My wife ordered the spicy eggplant which was more on the savory side and the eggplant was prepared and cooked very well, definitely a keeper for the menu and I went with the traditional Drunken noodle lo mein with tofu, which has a sweeter flavor, but not too sweet. Both very good! This is one of our top places for Thai food in FW, have to try it out, you won't be disappointed.

Delicious Thai food. Interesting cocktail list. Decent number of gluten-free options in the main courses, not many gluten-free appetizers. My favorite dish is the Pad Thai, with choice of protein and heat level.

We chose to celebrate our anniversary at Nawa this year instead of our usual spot. I'd been wanting to check it out and I'm so glad we finally did!! First, we went on a Saturday evening, expecting a wait. They managed to find us a spot on the patio so +1 for that! I can't speak to the ambience inside as we were seated out front but our seats were nice, we were seated a little close to the table next to us but it was fine overall. Our server (I wish I would have caught his name!) was wonderful, friendly and informative. We chose to start with Thai teas and then ordered 4 appetizers to split. The Fresh Roll, while good, was kind of an afterthought when compared to the other plates. Pork Belly Bao-so good and exactly what we wanted! Lettuce Wraps-again, good flavor and I really liked the sauce. Veggie+Shrimp Tempura-oh my goodness, was this delicious!! I told my husband I could have just ordered that and been more than happy. We have to go back asap to try more of the menu! Lastly, as we were celebrating our anniversary we were given the Fried Banana with ice cream for dessert. We were already quite full from dinner but it was a tasty finish to a seriously amazing meal. Overall, 5 stars from start to finish, and I cannot wait to go back!

Nawa is always my favorite place to go to whenever I want to get together with friends or coworkers. My go-to order is Pad Se-ew. I've tried many other dishes in the past but pad se-ew is always my favorite because of the flavor and seasoning. The services are always good. I will always comeback!

everything about this place! From food to drinks to decor to prices, everything is perfect. I highly recommend.

Bao pork bun appetizer is delicious! Highly recommend those. Pad Thai is always a good choice. Pho was ok tad but on the sweet side, not a huge fan of bok choy in the pho. Service always great. Drinks great. Nice atmosphere.

Cool atmosphere! Restaurant is a cool hipster place, lots of options ranging In price. The food quality is good too! The reason I'm giving 4 is the flavor pallet is unique but can get overwhelming in certain dishes. I recommend this restaurant To anyone who likes Asian fusion!

I loved Nawa! The ambiance is gorgeous inside and I loved the low lighting. It was giving higher end restaurant without being crazy expensive. The prices were so fantastic for the quality and quantity of the food! My husband got the fried rice with chicken and beef, it was full of flavor and I think I would get that next time! My Drunken Noodle was also delicious and I got it at spice mild. I am sensitive to spicy food but love it. I could have gone up to medium and been perfectly fine! The fire cracker shrimp I was hoping for a more lightly fried shrimp tossed in the firecracker sauce. However, it still was good how it was served. The shrimp itself just needed more flavor. My drink the Berry Green Tea Smash was ridiculously good! I will order that every time I go ! The flavor combo was ridiculously good that I have been looking up how to make it! Our server Zeb was so professional and kind! The best server you could possibly get! He knew the menu like the back of his hand. He even helped my husband pick out something, and customize it, due to my husband being a picky eater.

Love the food. And drinks to match was amazing. Perfect spot in town. And the outdoor space is great. Will return.