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Nara Thai Cuisine Central World

Restaurant Thai restaurant

One of the Most Reviewed Thai restaurants in Pathum Wan District


Address

เลขที่ห้อง 4, 4/1 – 4/2, 4, เซ็นทรัลเวิลด์ ชั้นที่ 7, 4 Ratchadamri Rd, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand

Website

www.naracuisine.com

Contact

+66 2 613 1658

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (2.9K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 11 am to 10 pm
  • Friday: 11 am to 10 pm
  • Saturday: (Chakri Memorial Day), 11 am to 10 pm, Hours might differ
  • Sunday: 11 am to 10 pm
  • Monday: (Chakri Memorial Day (Observed)), 11 am to 10 pm, Hours might differ
  • Tuesday: 11 am to 10 pm
  • Wednesday: 11 am to 10 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: Thai (37) good (28) restaurant (19) nice (16) spicy (15) service (14) fried (11) rice (10) curry (10) experience (10)
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  • 5/5 Sai 1 year ago on Google
    Very authentic Thailand food. Taste delicious. Very hygiene table set. Having nice coconut. Carbage is very nice, shrimp taste. Little bit pricey but reasonable maybe because located in mall and the environment?
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Mark P. 2 years ago on Google
    For being in a mall, this is a good place to eat. The food is good. One dish was a little strong with garlic, but I think it was the point of the dish. It took a while to get the garlic taste off my tongue. We ate several different items and all were good. I would definitely return.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Maharani 2 years ago on Google
    One of my go-to places in malls in Bangkok. Nara has many branches throughout Bangkok, and my fave is this one and the one at Emquartier. The place is a fave for many. They offer a selection of Thai dishes and served beautifully. Today I got the small shrimp fried rice and shrimp paste fried chicken. The portion was quiet big for me. Both dishes are simple yet nicely executed. Service was also great & food comes quick.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lawrence S. 5 months ago on Google • 439 reviews
    * need to make a reservation. It's mostly full during dinner time * The foods are delicious. But sadly our rice came out last very late. The green curry was cold which was served 1st. * Would return but would ask them to serve the pine apple rice 1st before all other foods next time
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 SK K. 4 months ago on Google • 119 reviews
    I love Thai food so much, and finally, I found an excellent place for real authentic Thai cuisine. Very tasty, good quality, wonderful food presentation, warm service from a friendly staff. Thank you for the great dining experience. I will definitely come back soon.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Richard T. 3 months ago on Google • 606 reviews New
    So highly recommended by so many friends, I thought I should try it even though I have eaten Thai cuisines way too often. The culinary experience was unforgettable from the moment we were shown to a uniquely design seating "booth" that was very classical. We were escorted to our seats by a young person from Nepal who speaks English and Thai. He made us feel most at home. The cuisines were just as uniquely presented and really good. The service was impeccable by the entire team. This restaurant is located in Central World Plaza. An incredible shopping mall.

  • 4/5 Grit K. 4 years ago on Google
    Food tastes really good. I recommend foreigners who want to experience Thai food to come here. It might be one of the best chained restaurants. It costs very reasonably. They serve fast like first dish comes less than 10 mins after you order. But it could be very crowded on weekends. Make sure you reserve the tables.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 S C. 4 years ago on Google
    Great Thai restaurant franchise that’s always consistent with a bit of class. The larb moo we had packed a nice spicy punch, always remember to tell the staff how hot you want it. The mussels was well seasoned and came with a nice sweet and sour sauce. Loved the juices and herbal drinks on offer. Accepts all credit cards.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Xiaxin G. 1 year ago on Google
    Not recommended. This place is for tourists only. There’s no local guests. Food quality doesn’t match its price. My husband and I ordered 3-4 main courses which cost 4000 bahts. However the tastes and staff service were quite disappointing. Curry crab was priced 1400 bahts but doesn’t have much meat. Crab shell was too hard for any human being to deal with. Staff calmly watched us tried everything we could to get the crab meat and didn’t bother to offer any help. My husband sadly got a deep cut on his finger by crab claws. The fish we ordered was too spicy. I got choked and couldn’t help coughing and tearing for at least a few minutes. Staff again calmly watched from beginning to end but didn’t ask if I need any help, not even offering some paper tissue or cold water. BTW, they charge 10% extra and 7% vat service fee. I didn’t feel there was any service.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Wesley W. 2 months ago on Google • 574 reviews New
    Nestled on the 7th floor of Central World shopping Mall, this upscale Thai restaurant stands out as a popular choice among tourists, garnering Michelin recommendations. The interior decor, characterized by its grand and gorgeous design, adds a touch of luxury to the dining experience. While the food leans towards the expensive side, the quality is undeniably superb. The appetizer sampler and the Tom Yum noodle soup are particular highlights, offering a perfect blend of flavors. Notably, the dishes are not overly spicy, catering to individuals who prefer milder options. Despite the higher price point, the exquisite ambiance and top-notch cuisine make it a worthwhile destination for those seeking a premium Thai dining experience.

  • 5/5 Summer W. 2 months ago on Google • 221 reviews New
    Found a great spot on the 7th floor of a mall right after a visit to the Sea Life aquarium. No reservations needed, which was a breeze. The place had a welcoming vibe with plenty of seats. I went for the fried rice, which was not only a feast for the eyes with its colorful veggies and fruits but also for the palate. The dish came with an assortment of sides like papaya, onions, chili, and more, adding a refreshing twist. The tom yum soup was the highlight, packed with a giant shrimp, though it's a bit much for one. Perfect with a cocktail on the side. Definitely a 5-star experience for me.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Dr R. 4 months ago on Google • 430 reviews
    Quite a grand looking restaurant. The lighting and design gives you an authentic Thai restaurant vibe. The Pad Thai was incredibly good and was topped with crispy egg. The tom yam comes in two spice levels spicy and less spicy. We chose the less spicy option wanting to enjoy a slightly milder version, however there was no spice in it at all instead the tom yam was quite sweet which confuses your palette and spoils the taste of everything else. Staff were quite nice and restaurant is clean

  • 4/5 Alba Maria Jurado C. 8 months ago on Google
    We ate pad Thai shrimps and pineapple fried rice with chicken. The food is tasty and well presented. The portions could be bigger for the price. We recommend this restaurant to try Thai food :)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 PRADT 3 years ago on Google
    The best Pad Thai Crispy Fried Egg!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Angie F. 2 months ago on Google • 295 reviews New
    A great place to try authentic Thai cuisine. Was here several years ago and enjoyed the food tremendously. Things hasn't changed. Food is still good.

  • 5/5 Al. T. 3 months ago on Google • 86 reviews New
    Loved the fantastic food at Nara Thai always but it’s really warm to dine at this outlet. This was a table of food for four pax and we spent more than 1.1k baht per pax so this is not exactly cheap. That said, I love the fish and majority of the dishes- not exactly five stars this time as they were better before but still a decent dinner option if you don’t mind the high pricing.

  • 5/5 Symeon C. 5 months ago on Google • 62 reviews
    It was a delicious treat for my first meal in Bangkok. The decoration befits its uniqueness, and it stands out from the others. The restaurant went one-up in its efforts to distinguish itself, and we were sold to sit at one of their tastefully designed tables. Their food was pleasantly refreshing as I was initially worried it might be too spicy as I couldn’t tolerate the heat. The latter was not the case, and I was glad everything turned out sweet, with just a knack of spice. The price was affordable as we went for their recommended set of four with complimentary crab meat fried rice. We were a party of three, and yet we couldn’t finish this, which was meant for three. We felt five people would be good to finish this; either that or we are small eaters.

  • 5/5 Daniel T. 7 months ago on Google
    Food is delicious. Recommend to try panda chicken. Tomyum is not spicy => suitable for person don't like spicy Service is good, staff are friendly I will come back to taste desserts.

  • 4/5 Ali J. 5 months ago on Google
    Had quite a good experience at Nara Thai, the food was good and the servers were very friendly. Food comes quickly so worth it if you are in a hurry!

  • 5/5 Minh H. 7 months ago on Google
    It impressed me from the very first glance. Everything looks nice, from the decoration, food display to the food flavor. It's suitable for couple, family and group tour (I saw alot tourist come here)

  • 5/5 H A. 6 months ago on Google
    The food was amazing. I liked the crab fried rice. Also soft crab curry was delicious. The prawns noodles was good.

  • 5/5 Hendrik K. 5 months ago on Google
    Amazing food with remarkable presentation. Went for a business lunch, does not fail to impress. Seasoning seems to be compatible for foreigners and Thai. Service was also good and reasonably fast.

  • 4/5 CJ N. 4 months ago on Google • 32 reviews
    Touring around Bangkok and was recommended this place. Restaurant looks grand with lots of seats. Child friendly, attentive waitresses/waiters and comfortable seats. As we are a small family, we didn’t order a lot. The grilled prawn fried rice was tasty, the prawn pad Thai was sweet and flavourful. The crab meat egg omelette was not oily and generous with crab meat, though I find it a bit too dry and too “healthy”. The other dishes look nice too, I wish I could try them to give a more overall verdict. I would say it’s a good restaurant to have a big group of people dining and sharing dishes together. After all, it’s Michelin rated.

  • 5/5 L L. 3 months ago on Google New
    Good food, good service, good atmosphere. Fast service for weekday dinner. Even the cabbage also got wok hey. Recommended !

  • 4/5 sakura g. 11 months ago on Google
    Nice restaurant in Cemtral World serving authentic Thai food. Deco is pretty impressive. Prices come at a premium but within acceptable range. Food is fairly good in taste and quality. Service is friendly and attentive. Recommended for a meal.

  • 1/5 Jingyi T. 7 months ago on Google
    Wasted our money on this overrated restaurant. They served our food with the kitchen docket dipped into our salad, super unhygienic. Also the deep fried pork knuckles is cut then deep fried, very dry, not worth at all. Longan drink tasted like the canned drink but selling at 180baht. Chicken with thai herbs also not good at all :’(

  • 3/5 Anson C. 11 months ago on Google
    Nara Thai Cuisine at Central World offers a decent dining experience, with an emphasis on attentive service. The staff here are commendable, providing prompt and courteous attention to diners' needs, which enhances the overall dining experience. However, in terms of the food, I have to say that while it is acceptable, it falls short of what one would expect at its price point. Though dishes are well-prepared and flavorful, they lack the depth and complexity that is characteristic of authentic Thai cuisine. For those familiar with Thai flavors, the dishes may come across as too simplistic and not fully representative of the cuisine. Furthermore, considering the cost of dining here, we believe that one can find better value for their money at other Thai restaurants in the area that offer a similar level of service and higher quality food. Overall, Nara Thai Cuisine at Central World provides an enjoyable dining experience with commendable service. However, it falls short of expectations in terms of its food quality and value for money.

  • 4/5 Wen L. 8 months ago on Google
    the chicken green curry and garlic pork neck were nice!! but the portion of mango sticky rice was small, considering the price. Would give it 5 stars if the portions were bigger.

  • 5/5 Cyclops G. 1 year ago on Google
    This is my 3rd time actually to visit Nara, as I like their authentic thai foods. This time tried Tom Yam Gong, Green Chicken Curry, Pad Thai, Crispy Fish, and for sure their lovely Thai Milk Tea (hot and cold). I also love their resto design, and good services. Price a bit pricey but yet it's really worth it for your bucks. This outlet located on 7th floor in Central World Mall, Bangkok.

  • 4/5 Andrew C. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice restaurant with excellent service. The Tom yum is great but the portion is rather small. The pork knuckles is average, I expected better versions of it since we are in Bangkok. The grilled fish was unfortunately served cold - taste was good but due to the delay in serving -sigh! The Kang Kong was lovely, we ordered extra. Do go there early as it gets crowded.

  • 5/5 Jim C. 4 years ago on Google
    This is a very nice restaurant with delicious food and drinks, but the location cannot be accessed easily by metro and walk. Better to go there directly by taxi or grab.

  • 4/5 Roland S. 7 years ago on Google
    Came here with my friends again. Authentic Thai food and nice ambience. If you are not a person with a strong appetite for hot and spicy stuffs, you can tell the waiters to make it less spicy. The Tom Yum soup was good without being over strong and the deep fried fish we had was nicely done! Overall had a good late lunch and the service is good.

  • 3/5 Cong W. 2 years ago on Google
    Staff are nice as always. Food is just so so. I don’t feel shrimp is fresh and the taste is great like advertised on the internet. Bangkok is a city with huge selection of high quality foods. I think I won’t come back to this restaurant anymore. This is a so so restaurant to me.

  • 5/5 Cafe E. 2 years ago on Google
    In my opinion, nobody gets Thai authentic food better than Nara. For someone who wants to try our mouthwatering appetizers , I would highly recommend the pork balls and the fish cakes. I generally don't even bother with main course since the appetizers are that great. Do give it a try.

  • 5/5 Papoj T. 2 years ago on Google
    Authentic and premium Thai food. The price is definitely high, so appropriate for special occasions. I recommend the Fried Sea Bass in Fish Sauce.

  • 4/5 Sofia L. 4 years ago on Google
    Came here for our first meal in Bangkok after being recommended by our hotel. It wasn’t something truly amazing or impressive. Rather like decent Thai cuisine. Can’t go wrong with it if you’re out of ideas and want some decent authentic Thai food in central world. The river prawns are big and nicely cooked.

  • 5/5 Luigi L. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the best Thai cuisine I ever had,the pandan chicken , tom yum very 👍longan drink at the first page of drinks menu is a must order too . This restaurant will be in my must go list whenever I come again to BKK . Please take note last order to kitchen ends at about 8.15pm

  • 5/5 Khasseli T. 1 year ago on Google
    Food is yummy, drink is good. Will definitely eat here again. Staffs are friendly. The basil is recommended. 🙏🏻☺️

  • 4/5 Stephy C. 10 months ago on Google
    Food: ☆☆☆ Price: ☆☆☆ Service: ☆☆☆☆ Environment: ☆☆☆☆ Quite pricey with the small portion but overall the foods are nice. Good service from the staff as well and elegant environment but it's felt quite hot inside. It's better to request for less spicy for those people that can't really take spicy.

  • 3/5 aly 1 year ago on Google
    expected more for the price (slightly steeper than typical) and it’s michelin status. we really enjoyed the sea bass which was tender and sauce was tangy and perfect with rice. this soup we ordered was way too strong with seafood and ginger flavour, would not recommend. very wide drinks menu, sparkling watermelon and lychee was good; earl grey tea with lychee was average

  • 5/5 Brendan 1 year ago on Google
    Overall had a very good meal here. I would rate the Thai food here in general quite highly, they seem to do every possible Thai dish, and most are done well. I really enjoyed the pad Thai and the beef curry. The beef in the curry was gelatinous sand soft, definitely a surprise favourite for me. Pork rind in curry sauce was a miss for me. Food is definitely on the pricier side, but it’s in a mall and you pay for what you get.

  • 3/5 jim b. 1 year ago on Google
    Deco is really nice. Service staff well dressed but do not know how to recommend suitable food. Food and beverage price is high but quality is normal. Fried fish and fried century egg are nice. Other Spicy food is overly spicy(hot) for someone who loves spicy/hot food. Forget about the desert red ruby and coconut taro.

  • 4/5 Samuel H. 1 year ago on Google
    Pretty nice place to have dinner. Good vibes. The dishes was aight too. The curry shrimp was a bit over cooked so was quite disappointing since most people recommended it. The salted egg salad was great tho.

  • 3/5 Neil N. 1 year ago on Google
    Restaurant is located in the 7th floor and not difficult to find as the signage is very visible. Staffs and their service is great! They are very friendly and trying their best to understand English, maybe be a bit tough. Suggest to talk slowly and not rush, they will try their best to help out. Food took awhile to come out as the restaurant is nearly full on a weekday dinner. To us it was slightly above average and nothing to shout about while their prices are a bit steeper as well. We had to visit another restaurant tue next day to get certain dishes craving fixed as their was so so only 🤪

  • 3/5 Seungwon L. 4 years ago on Google
    Pros - Good atmosphere despite it is located in shopping complex. Very good noodle soup. I love it. Cons - Healthy taste watermelon juice, definitely without sugars and not cold enough. Also servers look tired and unhappy. Overall not bad.

  • 5/5 Isabelle L. 7 months ago on Google
    Lovely place for dinner. Food was served timely although appetizer was served last. The green curry and morning glory was very tasty.

  • 4/5 HL 7 months ago on Google
    Very nice Thai food but prices are quite steep for Bangkok standard. This is quite a popular chain restaurant so go early to avoid queuing! However seating environment is comfortable. I ordered curry crab meat and stir fry cabbage for dinner. Unfortunately, the curry was lukewarm though the cabbage was done really well. Overall meal was delicious.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Small plates
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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