Rachael T.
Yelp
I will preface this review by stating that I AM NOT a Thai food aficionado. Not at all a fan of curry, or pad thai....I have found that I have a distaste for things cooked in coconut milk, and generally things that are overly sugary and sweet, as much of Thai food can be.
With that said, the food at Nui's is AMAZING! I have tried the fried rice with tofu, pad thai, beef salad, roast pork 'heaven,' and pumpkin curry, all of which I deem absolutely delightful!
What sets them apart is the brilliant balancing of flavors. Sweet, acid, heat, sours, bitter and fragrant aromatics... nothing too 'saucy'... take for example the pad thai. I am used to pad thai that is coated in some slippery sweet peanut sauce... here the peanut sauce is served on the side (delicious) and the flavors of the pad thai with out it evoke a more subtle and savory dish, much more my preference.
Most entrees are served with a fresh salad, and generally are loaded down with vegetables. The portions are huge, and everything is made fresh to order.
I am thrilled to live upcountry and a mere two miles away from this family farm food truck. Gone are the days of wondering about the 'I love Thai food so much!!' ilk. With a worthy experience, I think I am beginning to understand.