About Us
Our Food
Our History
Our History
Experience the dynamic flavours and textures of authentic Thai cuisine at our restaurant. Our menu features the complex tastes of central plain (Bangkok) dishes and street-style fare, made with only the freshest ingredients sourced from the local markets. Secret recipes have proven to be a big hit with our customers.
Our History
Our History
Our History
In June 2004, Thomas Ng opened Nu Thai Restaurant on Gouger Street in Adelaide. The name, Nu Thai, was chosen to represent a modern take on Thai cuisine. Over the years, Thomas has built a reputation for serving delicious food and received accolades from customers. After a decade at the Gouger Street location, Thomas decided to relocate t
In June 2004, Thomas Ng opened Nu Thai Restaurant on Gouger Street in Adelaide. The name, Nu Thai, was chosen to represent a modern take on Thai cuisine. Over the years, Thomas has built a reputation for serving delicious food and received accolades from customers. After a decade at the Gouger Street location, Thomas decided to relocate to a larger, more vibrant venue at 228 Morphett Street. The grand opening of the new location, featuring a spacious and inviting atmosphere, took place in October 2014.
Our Chef
Our History
Our Chef
Driven by a passion for cooking, Thomas Ng creates bold and aromatic Thai dishes that bring together tradition and innovation. With 21 years of experience as a hands-on mentor, cook, and manager at Nu Thai, Thomas' commitment to creative cuisine and authentic flavours has earned recognition as the Best Thai Restaurant in South Australia (
Driven by a passion for cooking, Thomas Ng creates bold and aromatic Thai dishes that bring together tradition and innovation. With 21 years of experience as a hands-on mentor, cook, and manager at Nu Thai, Thomas' commitment to creative cuisine and authentic flavours has earned recognition as the Best Thai Restaurant in South Australia (Hall of Fame 2011) and a Tripadvisor Award for Excellence (Hall of Fame 2019)."
Awards
Certificate of Excellence
2021, 2020
2019 - Hall of Fame
2018, 2017, 2016, 2015
2014, 2013, 2012, 2011
Restaurant & Catering South Australia Awards for Excellence
Best Thai - Hall of Fame 2011
Best Thai - Winner 2010
Best Thai - Winner 2009
Best Thai - Winner 2008
Best Thai - Finalist 2007
Best Thai - Winner 2006
Best Thai - Winner 2005
Best Thai - Finalist 2004
SBS Feast Food Awards 2012
Best Pad Thai noodle in South Australia
The Advertiser Adelaide Food Awards
Best Asian Restaurant 2006
Press
Adelaide's Independent News
Adelaide's Independent News
Adelaide's Independent News
" Chef Thomas Ng has built quite a reputation, with his Asian-fusion menu incorporating South Australia’s best ingredients into dishes of robust and clean flavours. "
The Advertiser
Adelaide's Independent News
Adelaide's Independent News
"Nu Thai has been dishing up its own take on traditional Thai cuisine for more than a decade, outgrowing its original Gouger St home to move recently to more spacious premises around the corner. Service is efficient and attentive, but unobtrusive. Owner/chef Thomas Ng has created a menu that offers plenty of Thai favourites and a few unex
"Nu Thai has been dishing up its own take on traditional Thai cuisine for more than a decade, outgrowing its original Gouger St home to move recently to more spacious premises around the corner. Service is efficient and attentive, but unobtrusive. Owner/chef Thomas Ng has created a menu that offers plenty of Thai favourites and a few unexpected twists, such as the coffee sauce on a specials offering. "
Broadsheet
Adelaide's Independent News
Broadsheet
"Ultra-fresh herbs, iconic Thai ingredients and locally sourced produce. That’s what you’re in for at Nu Thai, where owner Thomas Ng sources Angus beef and baby barramundi, then gives them the full treatment with housemade spice pastes and scatterings of herbs from the Adelaide Central Market. "