The Riverside precinct’s Eagle St Pier, welcomes Naga Thai to the space once occupied by Pony Dining. Fresh Thai eats, along with a vibrant aesthetic, adds an air of fun to this dining precinct and a timely boost to Brisbane’s hospitality scene.

Naga Thai is brought to you courtesy of the team behind Libertine, The Gresham Bar, Popolo Italian Kitchen & Bar, and Walter’s Steak House, so you know you’re in for a treat. The space has been crafted by iconic Brisbane designer Anna Spiro, adding an interior full of bold colours, and retro objects, including a ceiling engulfed by a cloud of lanterns, as well as one entire wall taken over by colourful bookshelves. Of course this just adds to the already stunning floor-to-ceiling views of the Brisbane River and Story Bridge. When it comes to the food, we will leave it to resident foodie, @foodieinheels deliver her verdict.

Words by @foodieinheels

Moreton Bay Bug Pad Thai anyone?

Naga Thai has just landed and Head Chef Suwisa Phoonsang is living her dream of bringing to life a menu which celebrates her childhood in a northern village in Thailand and her love of the vibrant food culture in Bangkok. 

Our table ordered: 

• Flower dim sims 

• Slipper lobster curry with jasmine rice crackers 

• Moreton Bay Bug Pad Thai 

• Spicy snapper stir fry with a side of coconut turmeric rice & jasmine rice 

• DIY green papaya salad (spice level 3)

• Banana fritters with roast coconut ice cream 

• #dontbekoi cocktail & lychee rose tea cocktail 

(Note that we had lots of takeaway leftovers ordering all this between two!) 

The Pad Thai was a standout and is possibly the best one I’ve ever had with a generous amount of perfectly cooked succulent bug (that more than justifies the $47 price tag) and a flavour profile that isn’t too sweet.

The other dishes, especially the snapper stir fry, also impressed and I love that you can choose a spice level for the papaya salad - a 3/5 was enough to keep my taste buds burning  The dessert was a huge serving, but sadly I didn’t really enjoy the banana fritters wrapped in green coconut rice (just plain fried banana and coconut ice cream for this simpleton please ) and will be ordering coconut pudding or panna cotta next time! 

Created by the team behind Libertine, a gorgeous French Vietnamese restaurant at The Barracks, Naga Thai also offers great value banquets its sister restaurant is known for (starting at $39 pp for lunch, min 4 ppl), and plenty of gluten free options, which makes for a group friendly venue. 

All in all, I highly recommend adding Naga Thai to your list and I can’t wait to return to try more of the extensive menu! 

Where:

Eagle St Pier, Brisbane City

Hours:

Wednesday - Thursday

Lunch: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Dinner: 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Friday - Saturday

All Day: 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Sunday
All Day: 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Naga Thai

Information correct at the time of publication