Nawa

I’ve always enjoyed Nawa and stopped by for lunch today, but the service unfortunately fell short. The host seemed unwelcoming when we arrived and didn’t greet us warmly, which set a negative tone. Later, when we asked to move to another table after receiving our appetizers, no one offered to assist us in transferring our plates or drinks, even though the restaurant was quiet. The bartender who served us was nice and professional were pleasant, but overall the hospitality didn’t reflect the usual Nawa experience.

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.

Worst Pad Thai I ever had, too sweet and no flavors. Service was good but food was below average. 2 shrimps only on tempura platter that costs 14. Left everything after ordering...

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.

You walk in and it has a nice atmosphere. We ordered a couple of drinks, they were good. We ordered two appetizers and we could have done without. So the main entrees… my hubby ordered Chilean sea bass with fried rice and salad comes with it. It wasn’t bad. I got the Pad Thai me up…. Kind of sweet and blandddddddd. I couldn’t taste any Asian flavors in any of it. Wont be coming again.

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.

Whereas this post is extremely BEIGE in appearance, the complex/advanced flavors of last night's feast danced on my tongue and made me so excited for changes in my hometown of Fort Wayne! The place? Nawa - a beautifully decorated restaurant that serves up extremely high-quality Thsi food. The owners (who are longtime NE Indiana residents) have given foodies another reason to #GetLost in downtown Fort Wayne! *Yes, that IS a "curry flight." #Getlostindiana #Getlostindiana13K https://nawa.live/ @VisitFortWayne

We were in town for work and some of our local friends wanted to meet here for dinner. They picked a great place. The food and atmosphere were amazing. We started with the Satay Chicken and the Crab Mandalay. Both were delicious. For dinner I had the Pad Thai Me Up with pork and a level 3 heat, which was probably mild to medium. The food was excellent. For my cocktail, I had the Hokkaido Mule. Very good drink. Our service was top notch. We will definitely be back on our return trips.

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!

We're from out of town and wanted to try some Fort Wayne specialties (non-chains) and let me just say yum. The spring rolls were ok, but the Red curry noodles really sealed the deal . Coconutty, spicy, and just overall feels like a warm umami hug. I highly recommend this place to out of towners and in towners (lol). ps. My only qualm was the parking situation but it's downtown so what do you expect

Whereas this post is extremely BEIGE in appearance, the complex/advanced flavors of last night's feast danced on my tongue and made me so excited for changes in my hometown of Fort Wayne! The place? Nawa - a beautifully decorated restaurant that serves up extremely high-quality Thai food. The owners (who are longtime NE Indiana residents) have given foodies another reason to #GetLost in downtown Fort Wayne! *Yes, that IS a "curry flight." #Getlostindiana13K https://nawa.live/ @VisitFortWayne

Loved the menu it's unlike any other Asian restaurant I've tried. Our seating was a bit warm, but the drinks menu was fun and unique. Everything we ordered was devoured quickly, with just a few leftovers. Definitely returning on my visit!

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!!

Drinks were good, and so were the atmosphere and staff. Unfortunately, my Pad Thai was very disappointing--it lacked flavor and wasn't spicy at all, even though I requested the spiciest option. My husband's dish was just okay, but the duck meat seemed a bit off

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.

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!

lovely restaurant but really there are so many thai restaurants that are cheaper and just as good. so haven't returned

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

Nawa is a must stop if you are in Ft Wayne. The service is too notch as is the food and phenomenal drinks. See you again!

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 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.

We stopped in for a snack and drinks while out shopping downtown. I had a blueberry/vodka cocktail which was sweet but very good. My husband and I shared the firecracker shrimp and the crab/wonton appetizers. Both were excellent. Our server was great and very personable with a good sense of humor. The atmosphere is nice with really unique and attractive decor and provided a relaxing environment. A welcome surprise was that they played rock music which we were not expecting but loved. The volume was not too loud. The restaurant is definitely quiet enough with the tables and booths spaced such that you can have a private conversation. All In all a great experience and we will be going back.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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".

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.

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.

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.

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 atmosphere was inviting, clean, and appealing to the eye. The food and drinks were delicious and brought out in a timely manner. The waiter checked on our table plenty of times without being overbearing or non-existent. The prices are fair for the setting. Absolutely worth going to and will be visiting again soon.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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)

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.

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!

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.

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.