Pla Daek Thai Esan Food

Great Thai restaurant. Wonderful atmosphere and service. Some of the dishes are outstanding. The Kha Moo was an excellent dish of Thai meets Chinese influence with meat that just melts in your mouth. The fresh spring rolls appetizer is not to be missed; delicious ingredients served with 2 well contrasting sauces

Excellent Thai food. Sauces (the base sauce for the green beans and the hot and sour sauce for the crab fried rice) are somewhat overpowered. Dishes are visually pleasing. Eggs and crabs in the crab fried rice are both plenty in quantity and well cooked, while the rice base is well seasoned. Could have been better if staff are more attentive. Since we were seated outside, no one came to check on us, and no one refilled water. Service feels unwelcoming. The food is very great so kudos to the chefs.

It’s authentic. A large group of Thai folks have a huge party while I am dining. If they like it, I am sure that’s pretty authentic. The portion size is very large. The curry tends to be very creamy with a heavy portion of coconut milk. The mango duck is very crispy. I like the presentation of the dish. I also like the juicy bell peppers and mango within the red curry itself. The decor is quite interesting. I can tell the owner really likes fish.

walked in on a thursday for lunch, was seated quickly, not too busy. really cozy, comfy restaurant with skylights and natural light and fun shaped rattan light fixtures. server recommended the shrimp cakes, which were crispy, peppery and delicious served with a sweet chili sauce. reminded me of my vietnamese grandmother’s fried crab balls. the butterfly pea cocktail (not elderflower) was really yummy and pretty, couldn’t really taste the alcohol. the khao soi chicken was delicious and a huge portion, probably didn’t need the ka moo as well but they made wonderful leftovers! the ka moo is perfectly braised pork, really so tender that it melts in your mouth. it came out with what seemed like a green chili fish sauce that had a lot of kick to it but i didn’t feel was necessary given how flavorful the ka moo stew was. upgraded the side of rice to coconut rice and was not disappointed! would definitely come back!

I want to give high marks for the food not being salty. The papaya salad was very spicy but delicious. I strongly recommend the chicken noodles with curry soup! The food comes out really generous and good price.

Very atmospheric and warm Thai place with huge portions and nice stuff. It could be packed on weekends but this is another prove of its popularity. I really like the interior, wall art and other details add that true elegant Asian vibe to your dinner. What’s about food… it is very savory and tasty! My choice was Basil eggplants with beef and that plate was amazing. All vegetables were perfectly cooked and complimented each other. As well as meat. Can definitely recommend this meal. My friends picked red and green curry with wild rice and khao soy chicken. All plates were delicious. Their drinks are not only good but also nicely decorated. Recommend to try lemonade and have that aesthetics pleasure. Can say that prices are fair for that big meal and service. That’s the place where I really want to return

So delicious! My taste buds are very happy! Love the combination of different flavors and they are all balanced very well. Will come back again.

A delicious place for fish dishes. Beautiful a e s t h e t i c restaurant interior with woven basket fish hanging from the ceiling, cute pink butterfly plates with pink napkin (highly recommended), Thai iced tea with a fancy flower to make you feel special, and more. My only critique is that they need to fill water glasses once people finish drinking their water. We need to stay hydrated out here

I went to a Special Yelp Elite Event a Few weeks ago and was introduced to NUA Thai Kitchen!!! Today was my Birthday !!! I Wanted A Special Place To Eat!!! NUA came to my Mind !!! Gina the East Bay North Community Manager had Given me an Intimate Look At NUA Thai Kitchen!!! And I Liked What I Saw!!!! Thanks Gina!!! So I Rolled There In My Whip Blue Thunder !!! If You're a Local you Know Piedmont Avenue can be a Pita to Park!!! Low and Behold I Pulled Up and there's a Parking Spot Right in Front Of NUA Thai Kitchen!! And I Took it !!! I rolled in and Grabbed A Table. The Server brought me a Menu and a Glass of Ice Water!!! I Perused the Menu!!! When the Server came back!!! I Ordered For My Appetizer - Crispy Tom- Yum Calamari!!! For My Main Dish's, I Ordered- Massuman Short Ribs Curry And Off The Specials Menu - MIANG PLA !!! Service was Great!!! One Of The Owners Of NUA Was My Server!!! She Really Understands Customer Service!!! I Felt Very Pampered And Spoiled!!! My Tom Yum Calamari Arrived at My Table!!! It was a Great Presentation and a Generous Portion!!! It was Packed Full Of Delicious Flavors and was Cooked to Perfection!!? Out Next Was My Massuman Curry Short Rib!!! The Presentation Was Amazing On This Dish Also!!! The Short Rib Was So Tender That When I Grabbed The Bone !!! It Pulled Right Out Of The Meat !!!! The Meat Was So Tender That It Soaked The Curry Sauce Up Like A Sponge!!! It Was A Delicious Flavor Bomb !!! And it was a Heavenly Meal!!! Last But Not Least Was The Last Dish Off The Specials List!! Miang PLA !!! The Presentation on This Was Picture Perfect!!! The Lettuce was Cut Uniformly And Each One Was Identical!!! The Tilapia Was Battered And Fried To Perfection !!! I Assembled My Tilapia Into My Lettuce Wrap and Put The Noodles , Salsa. Right I Assembled My Lettuce, Talapia

Thai restaurant with good variety of Thai dishes and drinks. Food is a bit Americanized / fusion with OK portions. Service is friendly and quick. Atmosphere is good for groups, kids, seniors and meetups. Nice clean inside with beautiful decorations. Indoor seating only. Wide tables for kids and flat entry for accessibility. Paid street and parking lot available.

I visited to this location a while ago when it used to be pla daek - now it's still Thai, but more northern Thai ish? The duck larb was a bit more acidic than I was expecting, but went well with the sweet khao soi. I'm not as into the flavor profile overall, but I think they execute it well.

excellent... just excellent.. The vibes here are perfect! It's so cute and clean inside of the establishment and the people that work here are so attentive, kind, and helpful when it comes to ordering! It was a little bit of a wait for our food to come out, but we did end up ordering a bunch from the menu! The food came out piping hot and there was a good wait between appetizers and entrees. I would recommend getting the pad see ew, garlic noodles, tapioca dumplings, roti and curry appetizers. I really enjoyed the short rib soup dish they have. The meat fell right off the bone and it was so tender and paired well with a side of yellow curry and rice. I can't wait to come back!

Time for dinner. It was nice to bring my wife and a friend of ours over for dinner. After seeing how much thought they put into the recipes the ingredients the preparation I couldn't resist coming back. They ate through everything with so much happiness. The colors are bright. the ingredients are fresh. There are authentic flavors from different parts of Thailand that make it unique to other restaurants like this. But the portions Are really generous. The staff I have to say that works there were wonderful and it was so nice to take a moment to chat and thank each employee there because they really love what they do. I will absolutely return again with my family and go over the menu and have something new every time I returned here. Beautiful experience.

Great Thai food with large portions. I tried and recommend the summer rolls and the pad see ew, which I ordered with beef. The rolls are taste really fresh and come with two excellent sauces: a creamy peanut dip and a chili-lime mix that has just a bit of bite to it. Pro tip from my waitress: spoon a little of both onto each roll. The pad see ew comes with a fairly large portion of wide rice noodles, which are satisfyingly chewy and well-toasted. They add carrots, which I haven't seen before, and unceremoniously cram some salad on the edge of the plate, but it's otherwise a fantastic dish. Each table also gets a tray of three hot sauces to add. It's a nice place for a casual meal any day of the week.

Nice ambiance. Friendly and fast service. I ordered beef pad Thai. It was delicious. It wasn't too sweet, more savory. Look forward to trying more dishes from here.

We came here last night after a day of hanging out and drinking. Ordered: - massuman curry with short rib - pad thai with shrimp (very generous with the shrimp!) Both were very good and super flavorful! I would definitely like to come back here to try more items like their khao soi. Service was good and very attentive. Highly recommend if you like northern thai food!

Basil fried rice very good, my 1st time today excellent service! Will definitely be back, rice cooked perfectly FRESH all fresh. Definite try if you haven't yet, ambiance is gorgeous beautiful space. May update to 5* After trying more than the one dish :)

Very friendly service and beautifully presented food! Reserved a table here for Mother's Day and my family loved it. I don't remember the exact names but we got: Papaya salad - lovely and refreshing Short rib curry - awesome and flavorful Calamari - really well seasoned and tasty Crispy duck salad - great, although not that much duck Game hen - this was the most filling dish but I have to say I thought the chicken was a little dry and the curry was not well seasoned enough to overcome this. The staff was also extra kind and let us slice a cake from outside while we were there.

Pick up process is usually quick and seamless. Street & neighborhood parking around. Food is flavorful and the medium spice is perfect from what I have had so far. pad thai is more on the sweet than savory side Pad see ew is less tangy than I am used to, but still good. My husband's favorite - khao soi.

Newer isn't always better, and sometimes change isn't a good thing. I really liked Pla Daek the old restaurant that used to be here. In fact, I haven't been so sad in a restaurant closing for a long time. I felt like I was in mourning. Speaking of mourning, I was so dissapointed and heartbroken with this new place. The new menu and higher prices must be going to their remodel. Awful, and I do mean awful duck larb salad. Weird chewy yet bone filled duck that I couldn't eat. It just sat on my plate while I ate their sour tasting salad and thought about the japanese place across the street. I didn't even bother with the mango sticky rice because I felt it would be a disappointment, and a hit to my wallet. Like multiple punches from Tyson. My friend's teriyaki chicken thing tasted like the one you get at the mall. You know the one where they chase you down and try to give you a small sample of chicken on a toothpick? Yeah, that's the one that serve here as Thai food at triple the price with some fried rice and sauce. I'm sure they're laughing at us in the back with the crazy mark up. I can't vouch for this place. The food is meh and expensive and not at all memorable for the right reasons.

Had the veggie see ew and a jasmine beer. The beer was nice and refreshing and the see ew was good with chili sauce. It's a lot of food and comes with a little side salad

Had a lovely evening dining here with friends - the food was fragrant, colorful, and full of unique textures. The duck dishes stood out as absolute stars of the night - especially the duck larb and the duck curry. The curry had a rich, creamy depth with crispy duck adding a satisfying crunch. The kee mao was hands-down the most delicious dish we ordered - the thick noodles were perfectly fried with the best balance of sweet savory spicy and sour! We tried the wonton pad thai, which had an interesting texture thanks to the crispy wonton sheets, but after a few bites we all agreed we'd stick with classic pad thai next time. A surprise highlight was the sakoo - chewy tapioca dumplings with a savory filling, served in crisp lettuce cups. It was our first time trying something like that, and it was absolutely delicious. Service was generally attentive but the restaurant seemed a bit understaffed. At times, we felt rushed to finish our meal. That said, staff were friendly and tried their best to accommodate us throughout the evening. Overall, this spot is a great pick for flavorful, comforting Thai food with a few creative twists. Would definitely come back for more duck and kee mao!

I was so surprised about the authentic Thai dishes I had at Nua Thai. I had previously eaten at this location before it's change in ownership and the Thai food then was good but this was even better! Highlights that i liked: Sticky rice - this was honestly so interesting, it was like a mochi. I don't know exactly what it was but i liked it! It's just different to have as an appetizer. Crispy sticky rice - this reminds me of the laos sticky rice my friend makes and i absolutely love it so i would highly recommend this! Drunken Noodle - you can't go wrong with drunken noodle. So flavorful and perfect spice level! Shortrib Noodles - the meat was so tender and the soup was very flavorful. Nice to have on a cold weather! I'm from LA so most of the Thai food we have isn't as elevated. It was really nice to see different types of Thai food outside of your typical Drunken Noodle, Satay skewers, etc. It also almost felt like some of the dishes were fused with Cambodian, Laos, and other southeastern Asian cuisines. The pricing is also a bit steep if you ask me BUT is very average relative to the bay area. I don't mind splurging for Nua Thai and if I'm ever in the area again, I'd love to come back!

Nua is the best and Thai-parent approved! They have a lovely atmosphere with warm lighting that's super welcoming. Everyone there is also so kind. And the food is amazing, there are the classics that all Thai restaurants have but also a lot of unique and modern takes. Favorites are the Khao soi and duck larb

Saw this place on a random walk down Piedmont and we finally tried it out. We got the veggies sping rolls, the bf got the short ribs, my son got the satay appretizer and I got the red curry duck. Yuck the spring rolls were disgusting. I felt like they were not properly defrosted, major sogginess on the wrapper that didn't hit the oil and the veggies inside. My son's satay looked okay he liked them, but just looked like sad cuts of chicken. The short rib was good, I really liked the curry sauce. I think it's more for the Gram, than for substance. My duck curry was okay. I love duck so they had me at duck. The lychee though interesting it was just odd. Overall food quality was pretty subpar. Located on Piedmont. Street parking, free and metered. Pricing is pretty high on delicious sounding food, but it's just not done right. Interior was super cute and interesting with the quaint space they have. Service was good, but felt like there was only 2 people working the dining area. Try if you want to, but I'm not writing home about this one.

This spot is a date night or girls night occasion place. Super cute inside but the remodel has made everything expensive and smaller with less focus on the food. Pad Thai has good flavor, everything else not so much.

This place is now one of my favorite Thai restaurants! Came here with family on a Wednesday evening for dinner and there was no wait. It was our first time here so we ordered family style so we can try everything. The place is clean and well lit. The staff are very friendly and service is fast. Sakoo Served steaming hot with fresh lettuce. Great presentation and good appetizer for sharing. Crispy Tom Yum Calamari One of the best calamari I've had. Big calamari pieces and fried to perfection. I don't remember much about the Tom Yum flavor but the aioli was a good pairing. Som Tum (papaya salad) Fresh and spicy. The sauce has the perfect consistency; it wasn't too watery. Massamun short rib The meat was soft and fell right off from the bone. The curry was delicious and rich. It was perfect to go with rice. Nua BBQ The grilled pork was juicy and flavorful. The sticky rice was aromatic and everything tasted great with the sauce. Pad Thai Saucy but not soggy. Flavor is on point. Basil with Chicken This dish has a beautiful oil shine to it when served. Flavorful but on the saltier side; perfect with rice as well. Mango Sticky Rice Portion is much smaller than i thought. Shareable between 2 people. I was surprised that the mango is ripe even though it's not in season. Thai Tea Roti Dessert on the house because they ran out of thai ice cream. They replaced it with vanilla ice cream instead. The combination of hot crispy roti and vanilla ice cream is bomb!

What a nice experience! The husband and I came here for one of our very rare lunch outings without kid. We always chose something that she would probably not like (adventurous and or spicy), but decided that we will take her with us next time, since she would LOVE it there! And they have enough non-spicy dishes. I haven't been at this location before it became Nua, so I don't know whether they just kept the interior design - nevertheless, I loved it. What a breath of fresh air with the plant theme on the walls and the airy feeling overall. Loved the colorful dishes and the amazing presentation! What a treat. We had summer rolls (amazing with mango inside and a great peanut sauce - the green chili sauce was too spicy for me), a curry dish and the Tom Ka soup. All was extraordinarily good. Portions were big and we took a good chunk home for dinner. Service was fast and cordial and always on top of everything. Me likey...

We were in the mood for Thai food and decided to put in a pick up order. We called a few times before getting through, once we did, it was easy to place our order which included pad thai, yellow curry with tofu, Tom Yum soup, garlic chicken with fried rice, and sakoo (mushroom filled dumplings). Appreciate that menus online denoting gluten free items as well as them using gluten free sauces enabling more people to have options. We went for pick up and parking was scarce so we quickly ran in to get the food. We were immediately helped. The restaurant itself has beautiful interior and nice vibes to sit down and eat. The food itself was good. Our favorite were the mushroom dumplings given how unique they were as well as the garlic fried rice. The fried chicken didn't have much meat and a bit more fat than what. We would have preferred. Despite requesting mild spice levels several times, the Tom Yum soup and Pad Thai were spicier than expected. That said, we'd still consider returning for another visit!

Open for only 7 days and they're in soft opening phase. Hubby saw it on google maps and we were seated immediately. They are still waiting for their alcohol license. We ordered the roti with an extra roti, khao soi with braised beef, pad see ew with chicken, and mango with sticky rice. The Sakoo was sold out but we wanted to try that and will get it next time. The roti was crispy, chewy, and the yellow curry was delicious. Glad we ordered the extra roti because the 2 kids and 2 adults in our party inhaled the appetizer. The khao soi was really excellent - flavorful and they present it with a trio of chili options. The noodles were the perfect level of al dente chewiness. The mustard greens on the side were just the right mix of sour and salty in addition to the lime wedge and red onion slices that come with the dish. We also enjoyed the pad see ew which was not too salty or too sweet as it is at some Thai restaurants. The pandan sticky rice and sauce with thin slices of mango on top was presented beautifully and we loved the play of delicate flavors. Not too sweet or salty. Service was great and their bathroom and restaurant was clean. Nice new addition to the area and we will be back. Can't wait to see what alcoholic beverages they offer once their license comes in! I also like that they have kid plates, cups, and utensils

This place took over Pla Dek, so my spouse and I decided to check it out. The inside looks pretty similar to the previous place, which is smart because it costs less in terms of money and waste. When I went about a week ago, it had a soft opening menu. The two of us ordered a few items to share and didn't have any leftovers. The Sai Oua Croquette had a good crisp. The flavor of the patty was light. I found it to be spicy, but I can't really handle spicy food. The server said this location intentionally lowered the spice in the menu compared to other locations, so spice lovers probably won't think this is spicy enough. When we ordered the Shortribs Noodle, they clarified it came with egg noodles, which is different from the menu. However, I do think the egg noodles is a better fit for the flavor profile than rice noodles. The meat was tasty, and the dish was pretty flavorful, though by the end it got a bit too heavy for me. We also had Mango Sticky Rice for dessert. They made it with pandan, so this was different from the typical dessert. The mango was soft and was lightly sweet. I would've liked the rice to be a bit drier and less soft to provide a bigger contrast, though it was still good. The sauce on the top was a tasty addition. The server was really nice. I like that they use reusables (especially the reusable chopsticks, which is rare) and am interested in coming back to try their other dishes. ECO NOTES (Dine-In) Dine-In Dishware: Reusable plates and bowls Napkins: Single-use disposable paper napkin Utensils: Metal fork & spoon as well as reusable wooden chopsticks Water cups: Medium-sized reusable glass cups

Nua Thai Kitchen replaces Pla Daek with a new decor and a different variant of Thai cuisine. Offerings (usual with a variance): apps, sides, drinks, salads, curry & soup, specialty dishes, street food. Can order at counter or at table. Food came in 20 minutes, definitely made to order. Slurps: Tom Yum Young Coconut Soup (15.95) -ordered with veggies. Medium spicy. Proteins +$. Some reviews mentioned "bland" proteins... -tom yum component tart with the blend of lemongrass, galanga, kefir lime leaves, lime squeeze. -fresh young coconut slices added a twinge of sweetness to the savoryness of the veggie broth created by boiling white mushrooms, white onions, cherry tomatoes, green bean, parsley, lettuce, green peppers, carrots & wilted broccoli. -the medium spiciness of thai chili was unexpectedly very pronounced & concentrated causing me to violently cough for a few seconds. Thinking medium would be mild, i was drinking the savory broth too fast. Wasn't prepared for the heat. Thai chilies varies in heat levels, not a constant. *declined rice to dilute heat since i seldom eat rice. Nonetheless i was comped a Thai Tea to ease my discomfort. Tea ok but too sweet for my palate. 4.5 stars. Soup a splendid mix of savory, spicy, tart & sweet notes. Would re-order but would drink broth slowly in smaller portions

First time coming here and we had wonderful experience. It's a pretty restaurant, beautifully decorated with relaxing colors and natural elements. Our waitress was so attentive and friendly. The Crispy Rice Ball salad was AMAZING, very flavorful and great texture throughout. We also enjoyed the Crispy Tom Yum Calamari and the Praram. Can't wait to come back again and try their other specialties.

We had come here before, when it was a different place. All the appetizers and soup were good. My husband liked the chicken and I liked the calamari. The 2 noodle dishes were just okay. I think it needed more flavor. They have a lot of different things here, so I would definitely be back to try other things. The service was good and the place was nice and super crowded.

So amazing!! Great food and even greater staff :') Couldn't help but leave with a smile on my face. The space is well-lit and well-decorated, I love it!!

We ordered the duck larb, khao soy (with chicken thigh), tom yum calamari, sakoo, Thai tea tiramisu, beef short rib with intention to stray a bit away from the Thai classics to taste what they had to offer, and , truthfully, they did not disappoint! The beef rib was so tender and all the dishes were packed with flavor. I love the tanginess in the calamari and duck larb and textures in the khao soy (they didn't skimp on the meat!) The tiramisu was delicious even without the given sauce! Overall, all the dishes we ordered were delicious. The service, staff and ambiance are top tier, so lovely, approachable and friendly. Will, no doubt, come back! :') usually the camera eats first but we got too excited and ate everything. :'(

Beautiful restaurant. The decor is lovely and ambiance is light and friendly. Food is good to ok. I had the chicken and sticky rice and salad.

Have not had time to write a review for a little bit but felt compelled to write one for Nua Thai Kitchen. We were in the neighborhood to buy my husband's favorite cake for his birthday. My husband and I were both in the mood for some South Asia cuisine and I suggested that we go to Pla Daek. We walked up and down Piedmont Ave and was unable to locate the "temporarily closed" restaurant. Come to find Nua had taken its place. They have decent Yelp reviews and so we decided to give it a try. The dining experience was good. But what impressed us the most was the presentation, flavor and smell of the cuisine. We tried 3 things. The fragrant tapioca based mushroom dumplings (Sakoo), the crispy "tum yum" calamari and the duck larb. All three exceeded expectations in all the way that mattered!

The food at Nua was incredible! The restaurant is very cute and well decorated. We chatted with the waitress for a little bit and she told us more about the restaurant and the food. For all the veggie options, she told us that they also use vegan/veggie sauces! As a vegetarian it's so nice knowing that our meal was fully prepared to our needs. 100% will be going back!

I would land between 3.5-4 stars. Very nice interior, clean, friendly staff. Food tasted fresh and the veggies were perfectly cooked. Love that they have gluten free and vegetarian options all clearly marked on the menu. They have vegan dishes as well. The gluten free pad see ew had a really good wok flavor, but needs a bit of work for other flavors (usually is garlic umami) in there. We were also wanting a bit of a larger portion of noodles. The red curry was very mild, I think it'll suit most people's palates. We ran out of rice very quickly. Tom yum is spicy with a stronger tomato flavor that I'm used to with this dish. Overall we enjoyed our meal and didn't have any real complaints. We heard the table next to us exclaiming how good their meal was with each new dish that came out. We will be back to try other items.

Nua Thai was still in their "soft opening" phase when The Wife and I stopped by without a reservation Saturday night, about 5:30. There were only two tables seated, but the place filled up after we arrived. I can see why. The interior is very bright and attractive, despite the narrow storefront. All the fixtures and furniture looked new. The service was friendly, but got strained as more people showed up. They couldn't keep up with bussing tables, for example. I know that restaurant labor costs are a problem now. The menu had standard fare, plus dishes that sounded more authentic and unfamiliar. We started with summer rolls, which were exceptional. They even had a piece of mango within, which I loved. They came with plenty of peanut sauce, and some other kind of watery hot sauce. We tried Sakoo, tapioca dumplings with peanut and shitake mushroom filling. It was different, and I feel like it was expertly made, but the tapioca texture was off-putting for me. The Wife ordered her regular Pad See Ew, which was excellent, every component cooked the right amount. I went with a specialty, Nua praw garlic noodles. The noodles and prawns were on separate plates. The prawns had the shells still partly on - I wasn't sure if it was intended that they be eaten that way, so I peeled them. Rather messy. Fortunately, they were well cooked and tasty, and the thick garlic noodles were also good. To wash it all down, we both got hot tea, which got to choose from a good selection. We both got our own pot. It took a while to get our check - I had to flag down the overworked (by then) waiter, but we weren't in a hurry. Some of the flavors were unfamiliar to me like I said, but it was all very well made, definitely a cut above. Looking forward to going back, especially considering the reasonable prices.

Came for lunch and there was plenty of seating and the tables were nicely spaced. The menu has a little bit of everything you could want and lots of selections of hot teas. The only negative is the front of house staffing. There was one person seating folks, taking orders, delivering food, clearing the tables, answering the phone, giving out the take out and taking payment. She was awesome, but it is way too much for one and caused delays in taking orders, responding to requests (like a second tea cup), etc. That said, the food was outstanding. The Crispy Veggie Spring Rolls came out hot and were tasty. The Tom Nuer Sapp comes with a custom spice level and they do not scrimp on the brisket (although I did not see any crispy shallots). The Crispy Wonton Pad Thai was a delight - and I can't believe I ate the whole thing. If not for the staffing this would have been a solid four stars. That said, I will be back as there are so many other dishes I want to try.

The food is amazing!! absolutely everything we ordered was flavorful, fresh, and delicious. The ambiance is inviting and bright.

Came for soft opening and everything went smoothly. Everyone was very friendly. Quality of the food was great. And so so GF/Celiacs friendly!!! Fried chicken with garlic fried rice. 3/5 a lot of batter, not enough chicken but the garlic fried rice was great Green curry 5/5 delicious Pad See Ew 4/5 loaded with veggies Crispy Rice Salad 4.5/5 SO fresh and right amount of acidity

I was happy to see a new Thai restaurant open in this neighborhood that I visit often. Walking in, I was pleasantly surprised by the light, airy decor which was a nice blend of southeast Asian style and Oakland rusticness. I ended up going twice on my weekend trip, which says something about how good the food was. Easily some of the best Thai food I have had anywhere around the Bay. The first night I tried the tumeric sticky rice with moo ping (grilled pork) and duck larb. Both of the dishes were a perfect blend of authentic in flavor and ingredients without being too 'over the top' in spiciness or fish sauce as many legit Thai places can be. The larb had large, juicy pieces of duck rolled in a tasty lime/basil/chile spice mix. The next day I came back to try the sakoo which looked interesting and was something I had never seen before. It's like a savory mochi, or a big rice noodle. I'd definitely recommend trying it - it may look interesting, but it is definitely a tasty bite. I also got the khao soi with short ribs, another combination I haven't seen elsewhere but it worked very well. Come hungry if you're going to order this dish! It's rich, creamy, and spiced but you're going to want to eat every last bite of it. The owners were very kind and had some fun joking when they could tell that I was staring at every dish coming out of the kitchen waiting excitedly for mine haha. Overall a great addition to the area and highly recommended for anyone that happens to be around

We got the chance to dine here on Nua soft opening week. The restaurant itself is very charming with emphasis on nature. The owners were super sweet and hospitable, gave us lots of recommendations. Thai style spring rolls: love the addition of avocado. The 2 sauces elevated the dish. Unlike other thai places that just gives you premade mae ploy Roti: was fresh made soft and flaky was like paratha style was soo good! Sakoo: my favorite dish in thai cuisine. Very few places in the bay area serve this dish and Nua is by far my new favorite place for it! So soft, sweet and savory. I dipped it into the thai chili sauce that came with the spring rolls. Thai style sausages: i dont like sausages much so i couldnt appreciate it as i should, but my husband loved it. Prawn with garlic noodles: this dish was amazing but i was too full by the time our entrees came so we took a bite and took the rest home. Khao soi: never had khao soi style curry befor was very unique. The noodles had a nice chew the crispy noodles on top gave it more texture. The braised beef was rich and soft reminds of porkbelly. Mango pandan sticky rice: i love pandan and i love this unique take on a classic thai dessert. I wish the sauce was a little sweeter. Overall this place blew me away, the bay area is saturated by soo many thai and vietnamese restaurants so it seems monotonous. So its very refreshing to find a place with more innovative dishes while staying true to its roots. This will be our new go to place when we're in the mood for thai food.

My go-to Thai. Tammy and team are very special. So many vegan options. Food is the fresh and delicious. Interior decor is trendy and modern. I obsessed with the Tom Yum soup.

Vibe and ambience are wonderful! Waitress is super nice and hospitable. Massamun short ribs had a spiciness, richness, and slight sweetness that warmed me to the core. The (pandan) mango sticky rice is a must-have, if you had to order one thing it would be that! Just opened this week but this restaurant is lively and one of my top places already.

Fantastic food, excellent service!!! I love the chicken sate, the appetizer made of tapioca and she talked and the garlic noodles with shrimp!

Wonderful food with great service Ambiance and decor is gorgeous Service was exceptional Appetizer dumplings delicious

Best Thai food in the entire Bay, but you can judge yourself. Modern take on Thai food by a very talented chef. Also runs Wawa in Laurel. Everything is on the chef-ier side. Really cool group of folks that work here including a sommelier. Great for families, parties, or big groups. Parking is street, or lot in CVS. Fentons for dessert right after--

I love this Thai restaurant. It tastes authentic and fancy too. Love the chicken over garlic fried rice. The hostess is very friendly and remembered me.

I enjoyed my time at Nua Thai Kitchen. It has a lively atmosphere without feeling overbearing, spacious seating and soothing decor. Our designated service staff was kind, attentive and responsive--in addition to other service staff who "jumped in" when they were all busy. The demand of their food was clear by the number of people already eating when I got there. The actual taste of the food was flavorful, fresh, and has quality produce--all with a homemade flair was absolutely delicious. I had coconut soup (with chicken) and side of white rice. My date had deep fried pastry filled savory potatoes and vegetables sautéed in noodles. All of it was prepared in a manner that was thoughtful, care and investment in its remarkable taste! My only complaint is that I didn't have an empty enough stomach to taste more of the options on the menu.

Amazing job with the ambience, energy, food! Thoroughly enjoyed. Wish the coconut stews were less sweet

The restaurant is beautiful, with intricate plates and calm ambiance. We shared 3 vegan dishes: papaya salad, summer rolls, and basil eggplant. These are common dishes, which are rarely made to perfection. The flavors were deep and complex. The ingredients very fresh and flavorful. The server took her time to explain the vegan sauces. Such a joyous surprise!

We ordered 3 dishes. Beef soup, hot and sour tofu, and steamed vegetables with peanut sauce. Place is lovely, service attentive, prices a little high. I try as many Thai restaurants as I can since so flavorful but I was not impressed with their soups. Lacked body and spicy intensity I prefer. The peanut sauce was super. I wanted to lick the plate! The 2 other people liked the food more than I did but I won't go back.

Best Thai I've had in a really long time! Inventive dishes, great service. Good location on Piedmont.