12 Best Thai Restaurants in Irvine

“We all enjoyed our food. The chicken appetizer was ok. Beef satay was good. The pad Thai, pad khee mao and massaman curry were all good. The curry had rich, warm flavor. I wish the carrots and potatoes had been a little softer (cooked longer)
There was a bit of confusion with how the spice levels worked and also what we were ordering for an appetizer and wanted to come out first versus what we were ordering for the main course.
The refrigerator makes a loud buzzing noise and it vibrates the restaurant. The wall next to us was shaking“

“Delicious, freshly prepared cuisine.“

“What a very nice find. We travel to the OC to see an acupuncturist down the road a tad and stopped for a late 2pm lunch. Great Pad Thai and yellow chicken curry. The Thai Ice tea was delicious though a tiny bit more ice than expected, so somewhat watered down. Very nice people!!“

“Really impressed by how consistent this place is. I’ve ordered from multiple locations and the quality has always been solid. The Hainan chicken is flavorful, the broth is comforting, and everything tastes fresh. It’s healthy without feeling boring. Perfect quick lunch option when you want something filling but not too heavy.“

“This place seriously just made my whole week. The food came out super fast and it was all so fresh and flavorful, I basically cleaned my plate without stopping. I got the mussaman curry and it had that perfect mix of sweet and savory with huge chunks of potato and tender chicken. My friend had the pad thai and they said it was the best theyve had in a while too. We just kept talking and eating way longer than we planned because no one wanted to leave. Already trying to figure out when I can come back.“

“1. The curry noodles dish was really good! I like the sausage option!
2. The spot has fun casual vibes as it is part of a food court!
3. The staff was friendly and timely with my order!
Note: They will give you a buzzer to let you know when the order is ready for pickup!

Photo: Khao Sao and Thai Tea“

“I firmly believe every man needs a local Thai restaurant in their lives, and this is mine.

I've been in the area for over 5 years and this has been my answer every time I'm craving Thai food. Delicious, fast service, and they have great daily deals on certain dishes. It's hard not to get Pad Thai every Monday....

A word of warning to those who do not have experience with spicy food: MILD at this place has a kick more than you are expecting. It's VERY GOOD, but if you consider yourself a person who only likes a little bit of spice, you should absolutely stick with MILD and not go higher. If you're a spice fiend, climb the ranks and see what works for you.“

“What a good find.
I was driving by, starving, and I decided to try. OMG! DELICIOIS!!!

The only problem is that the portions are too small. I wish I had more time to order another one.

I will be back.“

“This was hands down, the best Thai flavor ive ever had here in the U.S. The portions are smaller in order to fit in 'to-go' containers but still well worth it. Im so happy we found this gem. We will go again when we fly back to town.“

“This place is super convenient for work trips. It's right next to my office!“

“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 absolutely return again!“

“Had a blast with my family 👪 ❤“