Nara Thai Kitchen

3931 Portola Pkwy, Irvine
(949) 822-8799

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Papaya Salad Som Tum Thai
Vegetarian Penang Curry
Beef Short Ribs Panang
911 Wings Spicy Wings
Fried Chicken Wings
Mango Sticky Rice
Black Pepper Beef
Crab Fried Rice
Chicken Kra Pao
Drunken Noodles

Menu

SOFT DRINKS
DIET COKE (CAN)
MEXICAN COCA-COLA (BOTTLE)
7 UP (CAN)
SAN PELLEGRINO
SARATOGA STILL

TEAS & JUICES
THAI ICED TEA
THAI ICED COFFEE
FRESH BREWED ICED TEA
ARNOLD PALMER
LEMONADE (Organic)

Smalls + Sharing
Esan thai sausage
Northeastern pork sausage complemented with fresh garlic, Thai chili & whole peanut.
Fried Chicken
Thai fried chicken with crispy shallots served with home-made sweet chilli sauce
Som Tum Thai
Bangkok-style green papaya salad with dried shrimp, green beans, cherry tomatoes and a peanut-lime chilli dressing
Tom Kha
This comforting Thai coconut soup recipe is infused with the classic Thai herbs: lemongrass, galangal, and makrut (kaffir) lime leaves.
Thai Beef Jerky
This dish features strips of beef that are marinated in a flavorful mixture of soy sauce, fish sauce, garlic, coriander root, and white pepper. deep-fried until crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. served with sticky rice and a spicy dipping sauce made from chili, lime juice, and fish sauce.
Moo Ping (Pork)
a beloved street food delicacy in Thailand, known for its savory and slightly sweet flavor profile. This dish consists of marinated pork skewers that are grilled to perfection
Chicken Satay
succulent grilled chicken served with signature peanut sauce
Tom Yum
aromatic hot and sour prawn soup with herbs, mushrooms and blistered cherry tomatoes

Mains
Thai Fried Rice
wok fried rice with egg, onion, chinese broccoli, tomato and green onion
Tom Yum Fried Rice
Fragrant Rice: The rice is stir-fried to perfection, absorbing the rich flavors of the Tom Yum paste and other seasonings.
Pad Thai
stir-fried thin fresh rice noodles with egg, fried tofu, salted sweet radish, bean sprouts and chinese chives and peanuts
Drunken Noodles
Spicy wide noodle stir-fry with green peppercorn, carrot, wild ginger, and Thai basil.
Filet Mignon Pepper Steak
Sliced Angus Filet Mignon is stir-fried to lock in flavors and bathed in a rich garlic and black pepper sauce. It is accompanied by fresh peppers, onions, potatoes, and tomatoes.
Cashew Nut Chicken
Stir-fried chicken w./ onion, peppers, and cashew nuts w./ sweet chili jam sauce.
Pad See Ew
stir-fried wide fresh rice noodles with egg, onion and chinese broccoli
Pad Krapao
spicy stir-fry of chili, garlic, and crispy holy basil with/ fried egg & rice
Sautéed Veggies

Curries
Green Curry
spicy green coconut curry, bamboo and Thai eggplant
Yellow Curry
aromatic mild southern coconut curry served with potatoes & carrots.
Panang Curry
aromatic red coconut curry, peanuts, makrut lime leaf and dry spices.

Sides
Jasmin rice
Sticky Rice
Brown Rice
Roti
Peanut sauce
Steamed Veggies

Desserts
Mango Sticky Rice

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Recent Reviews

Walked in at around 5:30pm placed a pickup order with the hostess and it was ready in 20 mins. I had the chicken satay, panang curry, and thai iced tea it was all very delicious! Hostess was super nice will definitely be back here soon.
January 2026
Nara is a top-tier experience! The food is authentic to the true flavors of Thailand, and every dish is rich and layered with flavors.

It’s clear that every detail was highly considered, from the atmosphere of the setting, to the authentic Thai dishes, to the presentation of each plate. And the team is amazing! Fiona and Michael are wonderful hosts, Joel is a humble and skilled chef, and Sofia and Tara are a lovely, attentive, and beautiful presence. I will...
December 2025
This place prepares the most heavenly Thai food!

The flavors were delicate and well balanced. The presentation was a top notch example of the Thai culinary artistry.

Reasonable amount of salt, no bad oils and no MSG.

I was very disappointed by some of the unhappy reviews. Not sure what’s going on there!

I found the quantity to be quite satisfying. My guests and I still had leftovers.
Besides,...
December 2025

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Nara Thai Kitchen

3931 Portola Pkwy, Irvine, CA 92602
(949) 822-8799