Irvine Food Explore｜Vibey Thai Spot: Nara Thai 🌴🥥

Recently met up with a long-time friend and spontaneously tried this atmosphere-rich Thai restaurant in Irvine — loved the overall vibe! The space is mostly warm beige with a desert-inspired feel — wooden tables, soft lighting, super cozy and photogenic 📸 🥢 What We Ordered Tom Yum Soup — tangy, spicy, and warming — just the right level of sour. Pepper Steak — black pepper beef with rice — the sauce was delicious! Pad Thai — chewy noodles, well-balanced sweet-spicy flavor, generous portion. Fried Chicken Wings — crispy outside, juicy inside — even better with their special dip! 🥤 Drinks Lychee Soda — I love lychee flavor! Refreshing and sweet-tangy. Mango Soda — rich mango sweetness, great for cutting through rich food + super pretty! Fresh Coconut Water — whole coconut served chilled — perfect for cooling down. 🥭 Mango Sticky Rice A Thai meal isn’t complete without it! Sweet mango, soft coconut-scented sticky rice, drizzled with just-right coconut sauce — the perfect sweet ending 💛 🍦 Limited "Clay Pot Coconut Ice Cream" (might not be available now) Small and cute, rich coconut flavor with coconut flakes — smooth, creamy, and not heavy. Very Instagram-worthy 👀 💰 Around $50 per person — good value considering the ambiance and taste. If you want a cozy spot with reliable Thai food, this vibe-heavy restaurant is a great choice! 📍 Nara Thai Kitchen 3931 Portola Pkwy, Irvine, CA 92602 #OC #ThaiFood #DateNightSpot #HiddenGem #IrvineArea #IrvineEats #RestaurantTreasures