Expected much more from such a restaurant… Thai food that looks fancy but is simply not very tasty
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
Scott Taylor
Nice place but very loud
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
RawHeaven
Okay, so I was hyped to dine at this place and was terribly disappointed by the food - it was all so spicy you couldn't actually taste anything... We weren't asked once about spice level and when we complained they said that's how it's made and they don't customize anything on their menu. Additionally the drinks were weak and watered down considering how expensive they were... Honestly- go to your local Thai place you'll be much happier!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 2
Sangam Singh
Underwhelming experience at Nari, eggplant curry was good but everything else was average, desserts were the biggest disappointment, just ice mostly.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
Henry Shao
The food is a disappointment here. Half of the dishes, the waiter said are very spicy and the hotness cannot be adjusted. And half or more of the dishes contain cilantro that cannot be removed also. Together, there was not one dish that I wanted to eat and I pay $250 for dinner for two without alcohol. It was a pretty bad experience.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
S Kap
Nari has a beautiful ambiance, but the experience didn’t live up to it. The hostess was beyond rude and refused to accommodate a simple table change despite other open tables, which set a negative tone from the start. Although they claim they don’t adjust spice levels, nearly everything from the salads to the mains was overly spicy and underwhelming, lacking balance and depth of flavor. Thankfully, our server was amazing and attentive, helping make up for the poor seating experience and average food. Unfortunately, the overall experience was disappointing and not one I’d rush back for.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 4
Phuong Luong
The prik king gai and eggplant curry was good but the pork jowl was so painfully salty and when we brought it up to the waiter they said it's because they use fish sauce and we're probably not used to it. They said that to me, a Vietnamese. Insanely condescending and so much lack of professionalism when they refuse to admit that was inedibly salty.
T S
I don't understand how this place got a Michelin star, but who amI to judge? Just a customer who thought their food was lacking flavor and too spicy. Service was prompt, though waiter seemed to lack personality. Like reciting words...not to mention he closed the check with a higher amount of tip.( We left 20%). So check your statement after eating there:))
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 3
Steph Kwan
Overall the food and service was amazing. The decor was also nice. We chose the tasting menu so we can try more dishes. The stand out items were the duck curry puff, pork jowel, and ox tail curry. These were top notch. The other items we had were executed well, but not quite at a higher level. Our overall experience was great and we would return and probably pick from the à la carte menu.
Nari has a very nice ambiance, but unfortunately everything beyond that was a disappointment. While the space itself is polished and inviting, the overall dining experience fell far short of expectations.
Service was a major issue. Our server came across as rushed, unwelcoming, and disengaged. At first, I assumed it might have been an off moment, but after watching his interactions with nearby tables, it was clearly consistent. There was no warmth, no effort to explain dishes, and no sense of hospitality it felt as though he either didn’t want to be there or was overwhelmed with too many tables.
The menu itself is heavily pork-focused. If you are not a pork eater, I would strongly recommend skipping this restaurant, as the majority of the dishes include pork in some form, leaving very limited alternatives.
We ordered two beers, both of which were poorly poured, arriving with approximately three to four inches of foam more foam than beer. It looked like beer topped with whipped cream, which immediately set a negative tone for the meal.
For food, we ordered the Prik King Gai (crispy chicken stir-fried in sweet and spicy curry paste) and the Gaeng Bumbai Aubergine (crispy eggplant in spicy Bumbai curry). We were warned that the Prik King Gai was very spicy, so we planned to switch dishes if needed. When the food arrived, both dishes were equally and overwhelmingly spicy, with no depth of flavor beyond heat. The eggplant dish offered nothing but spice, and the chicken dish had the texture and taste of burnt crumbs tossed in dry chili no balance, no complexity, and no discernible flavors coming through.
Overall, this was not an experience I would return for or recommend to others. While the ambiance is nice, poor service, limited menu balance, poorly executed drinks, and flavorless, overly spicy food made this a very disappointing visit.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Catherine Lau
Wow. I never write negative reviews and always want to give the restaurant the benefit of the doubt, but I need to share this with experience as it is was an incredible letdown.
We’ve never been treated so poorly at a restaurant before, let alone a Michelin starred restaurant. When I was kindly explaining my dietary restrictions, our server was immediately rude and dismissive, stating that they cannot make any modifications to the dish as it would impact the integrity of it, even though I have intolerances and it is not a preference.
She was so snappy that everyone at my table was truly in shock - I tried to explain the medical aspect of my intolerances, but it got worse when we politely asked if there was any way she could talk to the chef - she said no and got visibly angry.
My friend went to talk to someone at the front to see if it’s standard practice to have no flexibility, but he said it was possible to make some modifications, especially for dietary restrictions. However, this person was also fairly dismissive and did not apologize, which was also a bit shocking.
We did have a few good dishes and a wonderful food runner as well as a great bartender prior, but the rest of the night was ruined - I am so shocked by the behavior of our server and the front of house person. I hope things change or this restaurant will not survive.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 1
Tony Ren
Food was so good, it was one of the most memorable meals I’ve had! That’s why it deserves Michelin stars. I highly recommend squid and pork jowl, as well as miang pla
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Catherine Wang
We paid 100$ pp and did not do the tasting menu. Fried fish felt like the dish had been sitting for a while before it was served. I would expect better tasting and quality dishes for a Michelin star restaurant. Service was also quite slow at some points.
Expected much more from such a restaurant…
Thai food that looks fancy but is simply not very tasty
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
Nice place but very loud
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Okay, so I was hyped to dine at this place and was terribly disappointed by the food - it was all so spicy you couldn't actually taste anything... We weren't asked once about spice level and when we complained they said that's how it's made and they don't customize anything on their menu. Additionally the drinks were weak and watered down considering how expensive they were... Honestly- go to your local Thai place you'll be much happier!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 2
Underwhelming experience at Nari, eggplant curry was good but everything else was average, desserts were the biggest disappointment, just ice mostly.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
The food is a disappointment here. Half of the dishes, the waiter said are very spicy and the hotness cannot be adjusted. And half or more of the dishes contain cilantro that cannot be removed also. Together, there was not one dish that I wanted to eat and I pay $250 for dinner for two without alcohol. It was a pretty bad experience.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Nari has a beautiful ambiance, but the experience didn’t live up to it. The hostess was beyond rude and refused to accommodate a simple table change despite other open tables, which set a negative tone from the start. Although they claim they don’t adjust spice levels, nearly everything from the salads to the mains was overly spicy and underwhelming, lacking balance and depth of flavor. Thankfully, our server was amazing and attentive, helping make up for the poor seating experience and average food. Unfortunately, the overall experience was disappointing and not one I’d rush back for.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 4
The prik king gai and eggplant curry was good but the pork jowl was so painfully salty and when we brought it up to the waiter they said it's because they use fish sauce and we're probably not used to it. They said that to me, a Vietnamese. Insanely condescending and so much lack of professionalism when they refuse to admit that was inedibly salty.
I don't understand how this place got a Michelin star, but who amI to judge? Just a customer who thought their food was lacking flavor and too spicy. Service was prompt, though waiter seemed to lack personality. Like reciting words...not to mention he closed the check with a higher amount of tip.( We left 20%). So check your statement after eating there:))
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 3
Overall the food and service was amazing. The decor was also nice. We chose the tasting menu so we can try more dishes. The stand out items were the duck curry puff, pork jowel, and ox tail curry. These were top notch. The other items we had were executed well, but not quite at a higher level. Our overall experience was great and we would return and probably pick from the à la carte menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Outstanding.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Nari has a very nice ambiance, but unfortunately everything beyond that was a disappointment. While the space itself is polished and inviting, the overall dining experience fell far short of expectations.
Service was a major issue. Our server came across as rushed, unwelcoming, and disengaged. At first, I assumed it might have been an off moment, but after watching his interactions with nearby tables, it was clearly consistent. There was no warmth, no effort to explain dishes, and no sense of hospitality it felt as though he either didn’t want to be there or was overwhelmed with too many tables.
The menu itself is heavily pork-focused. If you are not a pork eater, I would strongly recommend skipping this restaurant, as the majority of the dishes include pork in some form, leaving very limited alternatives.
We ordered two beers, both of which were poorly poured, arriving with approximately three to four inches of foam more foam than beer. It looked like beer topped with whipped cream, which immediately set a negative tone for the meal.
For food, we ordered the Prik King Gai (crispy chicken stir-fried in sweet and spicy curry paste) and the Gaeng Bumbai Aubergine (crispy eggplant in spicy Bumbai curry). We were warned that the Prik King Gai was very spicy, so we planned to switch dishes if needed. When the food arrived, both dishes were equally and overwhelmingly spicy, with no depth of flavor beyond heat. The eggplant dish offered nothing but spice, and the chicken dish had the texture and taste of burnt crumbs tossed in dry chili no balance, no complexity, and no discernible flavors coming through.
Overall, this was not an experience I would return for or recommend to others. While the ambiance is nice, poor service, limited menu balance, poorly executed drinks, and flavorless, overly spicy food made this a very disappointing visit.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Wow. I never write negative reviews and always want to give the restaurant the benefit of the doubt, but I need to share this with experience as it is was an incredible letdown.
We’ve never been treated so poorly at a restaurant before, let alone a Michelin starred restaurant. When I was kindly explaining my dietary restrictions, our server was immediately rude and dismissive, stating that they cannot make any modifications to the dish as it would impact the integrity of it, even though I have intolerances and it is not a preference.
She was so snappy that everyone at my table was truly in shock - I tried to explain the medical aspect of my intolerances, but it got worse when we politely asked if there was any way she could talk to the chef - she said no and got visibly angry.
My friend went to talk to someone at the front to see if it’s standard practice to have no flexibility, but he said it was possible to make some modifications, especially for dietary restrictions. However, this person was also fairly dismissive and did not apologize, which was also a bit shocking.
We did have a few good dishes and a wonderful food runner as well as a great bartender prior, but the rest of the night was ruined - I am so shocked by the behavior of our server and the front of house person. I hope things change or this restaurant will not survive.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 1
Food was so good, it was one of the most memorable meals I’ve had! That’s why it deserves Michelin stars. I highly recommend squid and pork jowl, as well as miang pla
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We paid 100$ pp and did not do the tasting menu. Fried fish felt like the dish had been sitting for a while before it was served. I would expect better tasting and quality dishes for a Michelin star restaurant. Service was also quite slow at some points.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 2
Great food and lovely ambiance
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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