The NUAA
(Now Closed)Thai Restaurant$$$$
Upper East Side, New York
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Alicia CaseApril 28, 2013Purple blossom dumplings are art! Melt in your mouth braised beef massaman curry! So delicious. Meet is so tender.
Damian BayonaApril 17, 2016The traditional curries are done right. The green is fairly spicey while the red is sweeter and creamier. Legit Thai eats tho at a New York premium.
Piyanute KotsanJune 16, 2013Pink grapefruit martini is highly recommended. Bartender is very lovely and skillful. The price of food a bit higher but the quality &taste of food is great! Don't think they put MSG by the taste.
Eric LeebowFebruary 14, 2016Amazing Thai food! Loved the Pad Thai! The best in NYC! Great ambiance and candle lit dinner.
Erin ReillyJanuary 31, 2013I love this place! Great atmosphere, delicious food and excellent service. Not "sceney" like I worried it might be. A rare quality restaurant in this neighborhood.
D ChinMay 23, 2015Incredible Thai food!!! The taste of the food, the presentation and the service make this a Thai experience you don't want to miss.- Erin ReillyMarch 4, 2013Love the Nuaa Bellini- raspberry chambord and anime prosecco. Sweet and delicious. Also try the Ka Ree Pup app- baked curry puff with cucumber relish.
Great flavors—quail egg apps, fried calamari, red curry are yummy.
Auri GhatakAugust 23, 2014Kubocha squash red curry is fantastic. One of the best thai dishes in the city.
Rosie MFebruary 16, 2013Purple blossom dumplings are great. Decor is stunning. Welcome addition to the neighborhood.
- Piyanute KotsanJune 14, 2013Vegetable dumping is yummy. Sea bass or Halibut are good too. Bathroom is super cool!
David KirschMay 7, 2018A big step up from typical Thai food. Classics available for those who need it.
- Na PatJuly 16, 2012Great place & food. Ambiance & service are exceptional . Chor moung & sarapow are delicious !
Chill Thai spot. Brilliantly decorated. Try the 'Freshy Lychee' cocktail.
Toni BenjaminJuly 5, 2013Think about your favorite Thai dish. Now imagine in 2 notches up. That's NUAA.
DAugust 17, 2013Friendly service. Decent curries. Considering the price, everything could be a little bit better. Not bad but I wouldn't recommend it.
Rachel MettsFebruary 24, 2013This bartender was a complete ASSHOLE. Told our table we were being loud and then told my friend that she was fat. What the FUCK. We left immediately and will not be returning
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Free
Outdoor Seating
No
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Brunch, Happy Hour
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Full Bar, Cocktails
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P. D. - 8.4
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