Dropped by quite close to closing time and was informed that payment had to be made upfront, which was understandable given the timing. Food was served quickly and overall the taste, portion sizes and pricing were decent. Most of the dishes were enjoyable and reasonably priced, so no complaints on that front. Unfortunately, one of the dishes came with a strand of hair embedded in the food, which was disappointing, especially since we only noticed it after we were already halfway through the meal. To their credit, the staff handled the situation professionally and offered a refund immediately. The only other thing that stood out was that while we were still eating, the staff had already started moving tables and preparing to close the shop. Nobody rushed us or asked us to leave, but it did make us feel a little pressured to finish up. It felt like although the official closing time was 9.30pm, closing procedures had effectively started around 9pm. That said, the staff were friendly and polite throughout, and the food itself was tasty. Despite the hiccup with the hair and the slightly rushed atmosphere near closing, I'd still be willing to come back again. My suggestion would be to avoid coming too close to closing time if you want a more relaxed dining experience. Hopefully no hair in the food next time!

I really like the set of 4 special sauce jars — there’s a fish sauce that tastes very similar to Vietnamese fish sauce. The salad is delicious. The tom yum soup has a slightly unusual, strong flavor compared to my taste, and one tom yum dish wasn’t very good because it had fried fish in it, which tasted a bit odd. The fish is fresh, and the stir-fried vegetables are fresh as well. The price is reasonable. There was a long queue when I arrived, but the waitress was very enthusiastic and friendly.

It’s been years since my last visit to Nakhon Kitchen, and I’m happy to report that the food standards haven’t dropped a bit. I arrived at 5:00 PM and was seated immediately, though I’d definitely recommend coming during off-peak hours like this, as the queues during peak times are legendary. The ambiance is spot on; Thai music, Thai servers, and condiments right on the table. It feels very authentic, like stepping into a local eatery in Bangkok. What I Ordered ($17 total): • Basil Chicken Rice: Very tasty and hit the spot. My only minor gripe was the fried egg; the yolk was fully cooked/dry, whereas I was hoping for that classic runny yolk. • Tom Kha Soup: Absolutely delicious. It was savory, creamy, and not overly spicy. I polished off every drop! The fried fish and prawns were fresh, though there was only one prawn in the bowl. • Thai Green Milk Tea: A perfect, refreshing companion to the meal. The Verdict: For $17, the quality and portion sizes are excellent. It’s clear why this place remains a staple for Thai food lovers. Despite the small "egg situation" and the single prawn, the overall flavors and experience were fantastic. Pro Tip: Get there before the dinner rush to skip the line! I’ll definitely be back.

Service is very smooth, though got q during dinner times. Ordered the pad thai, crab meat fish maw soup and veg. The soup was so salty that we didn’t finish. The pad thai and veg was so so, no wok hey and it’s just normal. One good thing is price is nett so not too expensive , but nah… not worth the money and calories. Theres better Thai food elsewhere

Friday lunch is for a table packed with vibrant flavors. Crispy skin Thai-style pork knuckle paired with tangy, spicy mango salad over golden-deep fried fish. A perfect way to welcome the weekend.