Nua Thai

Reviews

• Orla C.

  star star star star star 26 October 2026

  I live this place. It is affordable food with quick service. One of my favourite local places to go and every single meal I have here is spot on perfect. I struggle to eat in most Chinese and Thai food restaurants as I have a severe allergy to all fish and seafood but with nua Thai it's never any issue for hem to substitute their fish sauces out  of my dishes as well as keeping mine clear of all fish dishes. A absolute gem of a find. It's also byo.  It's nothing fancy but is perfect for casual dining.

• Kade B.

  star star star star_border star_border 12 October 2026

  Affordable, quick and tasty.
  
  Duck Shots are a favourite given the often stale nature of thai menus. All the classics (stir fries, curries and mixes) are acceptable - have always enjoyed but never been amazed.
  
  BYO offers a great incentive to have a big dinner here, and they are always accommodating. They have more than once gone out of their way to make sure guests and I are as comfortable as possible - one time ushering out a drunken party that was too loud for the restaurant.
  
  The back courtyard has a better atmosphere than the street or inside the restaurant, just don't sit too close to the toilet.
  
  If you're in a rush and don't want to think about what you'd like to eat, this would be a winner.

• C S.

  star star_border star_border star_border star_border 7 October 2026

  Absolutely the worst. We were about the only ones in the place when we ordered. 30 minutes passed and food hadn't arrived. We asked for the food for takeaway and they said it'd be another 5 minutes, meaning they hadn't started cooking it. I would not recommend this place in any way. So many good Thai restaurants in the area, don't bother with this one.

• Hannah D.

  star star star_border star_border star_border 7 October 2026

  I can't eat here anymore.  
  
  It wasn't food poisoning, but something here doesn't sit well with me. I've felt sick multiple times after having lunch here. The food tasted fine, but after awhile I realised it wasn't just a coincidence that I didn't feel after eating here. Luckily, there are so many Thai places in Sydney you can easily find a replacement.

• Sage G.

  star star star star_border star_border 2 October 2026

  Want the best that Surry Hills can offer. Then you better walk into Nua Exotic Thai. Whats different is the set out, it's spacious there's plenty of room, it seems more like a large bar, but it is a Thai restaurant. The staff are very friendly and the white surroundings and deco does give a very clean and glamorous effect. I enjoyed my evening here. There is good wine to choose from on the list and the music that is played in the background is groovy. The restaurant is definitely trendy and aimed to suit the culture that persists in surry hills. The food has been designed to be ordered a la carte but you can choose to share dishes as well for variety. Groups are great as there is plenty of space and it would appeal for functions. There is indoor or outdoor seating and like any Surry Hills restaurant making a booking is advised.