Reviews Nida's Thai On High

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Rich Marquis
+5
This place is amazing! They have the best Pad Thai. I also recommend the soft shell crab. Absolutely wonderful!
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Anson Tunsil
+5
Great food and amazing service. Had duck stir-fry and smoked salmon sushi. I recommend if you are in the area.
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Shawna Cumberledge
+5
My go to when im in Columbus!! Very good food!! Love the Fresh Thai Spring Rolls w/peanut sauce,Pad Thai,Pad Pak & Fried Rice are all excellant chioces!! Serve is always great and very comfortable atmosphere.
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Nicolette Pyrak
+5
I made several trips to Columbus during my daughter's four years at The Ohio State University. The highlight of these trips was always a visit to Nida's Tai on High in the Short North. My absolute favorite dish is the Chicken Pad Tai. The very best I've ever had. Seasoned to perfection with the perfect amount of sauce. The staff is friendly and the atmosphere cozy and comfortable. Great prices too. All around excellent dining experience!
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John 'Qweer Eye' Nelson
+5
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Ginsu Von Mixwell III
+5
Always just right! Fantastic staff. Best authentic Thai in the Columbus metro area...only contested by Bangkok, which is way out east. Nida's is always a pleasure top to bottom. Highly recommended.
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Amonte Littlejohn
+5
Excellent food , intimate atmosphere, and superb servers.
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Paul Wittkopf
+5
Best PHO and Scallop roll in town. I guess this will have to replace Haiku
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Sarah Rowles
+5
Always great food, great atmosphere. Wish there were more locations!
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Rob Gottke
+5
Great food! Will definitely go again & recommend it
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Kelly Liebler
+5
Best Pad Thai ever! And the Thai Tea was my favorite as well!
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Lisa Conrad Underwood
+5
Food was very good - server was helpful with suggestions.
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Amanda Heineke
+5
Food was delicious!! This is definitely a must for me and my fiancé when I visit Columbus.
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Scott Goffin Sr.
+5
Always Great Food and Service!!! The cook Carlin is also pretty Awesome!
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Another Food Critic
+4
Today the shop has morphed beyond Thai food into more of an Asian Fusion shop with poke bowls, sushi, bento boxes and other kinds of foods convenient for lunchtime eaters and dinner dates.
Jun 19, 2018
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Chris
+4.5
The restaurant was pretty empty when we went but I liked the design of the place a lot. The menu had plenty of great options and the food was great!
Feb 17, 2018
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Melissa
+4.5
I LOVE Nida's. I try something new each time but I've loved everything. Very fresh veggies and light tasting sauces. The Marinated shiitake sushi is a great vegetarian option.
Sep 02, 2017
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Pink Martini
+3.5
Nida's is pretty, ok... service is odd in that it seems like it wants to be good, or pretends, but is awkward and sometimes absent one's table for inexplicably long stretches... that said, pad thai pretty darned good, soups and salads excellent, Thai fresh spring rolls nearly 100% rice noodles - hello? although i rarely discuss pricing, I'd estimate Nida's is 15% high. Will try elsewhere next time dining Thai in Columbus. Not bad, but could be quite a bit better with so little effort.
Jan 08, 2017
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Honeykiss
+4.5
A five-year favorite.. Nida's was one of the first restaurants I visited when I moved to Columbus, and years later is it still one of my favorites in the city. I've sampled a grand portion of the menu over the years and have yet to come across something I didn't like. Funny enough, my favorite dish remains to be the very first thing I ordered--Tom Kha. In some complex way it is both a comfort food and a high-end, elegant dish. I haven't found many dishes that hit those notes so simultaneously well--it is simple and yet plays out a tiny orchestra of flavors on the palate.

They have a fantastic array of cocktails as well, my personal favorite being the seasonal Harvest Martini, spiced with cloves, anise, and cinnamon. Many of their cocktails are on the sweet side, complementing the spiciness of their curries fabulously.

Columbus is crazy about Asian fare, but Nida's Thai on High is some of the best you'll find in the city. The atmosphere is upscale-cozy, the service has yet to disappoint, and the food is divine. Always one of the first places I recommend to new locals.
Mar 07, 2014
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Theresa Adams
+4.5
Went there over the weekend and loved it. We walked in 15 min before the kitchen closed and the staff was very attentive. The good was great, I had 4 out of 5 spice and it was just right, but I eat a lot of spice in my food. Will definitely go back again
Nov 05, 2013
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Allison
+4.5
Very delicious and super celiac friendly.
Jun 09, 2013
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Jax
+4.5
Awesome!. Great service, great food. I'll be back soon!!

Went for lunch and had the Thai Spring Rolls and Fried Tofu Thai Fried Rice - - terrific flavor, not greasy at all, heavenly! My friend had Pad Thai and a different spring roll - both were also fantastic! My bill was $13 and I had leftovers, so I think it's a good deal.
May 30, 2013
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SLH-A
+4.5
Great Find. We were looking for Thai and stumbled upon this place. Service and food were excellent. Our server was busy, yet attentive. The Thai fresh spring rolls aren't done traditionally, but were still good. The fried tofu and larb salad were great. The mussaman was a little light on the coconut milk, yet still good. The pad Thai woon sen was amazing. Will stop back in when in town.
May 26, 2013
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Carry
+4.5
Loved the food, atmosphere and service. Word of caution on the spice level (1-5).... 2 is medium.. We ordered 3 and was sooooo spicy!!!!
May 19, 2013
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Gregory G
+4.5
Great food possibly the best thai ever. the jade city pineapple drink was light and perfectly sweet. Meaning not to sweet. Get a lot of dishes and share.
Jun 20, 2012
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Chelsey LaCourse
+4.5
Best Thai In Columbus. This is one of my favorite places to eat in all of Columbus! There is nothing on this menu that doesn't taste authentic to Thailand. The ingredients are fresh, always cooked perfectly and have the exact taste of Thailand! I would highly recommend trying this restaurant out., especially the Spicy Sriracha Fried Rice and the Thai Fried Rice with an egg.
Mar 10, 2012
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Jeff Harris
+4.5
Great little spot with fantastic food. They use many local & organic products.
Sep 14, 2011
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SweetThing
+4.5
Late Night Thai. We stopped in for a late dinner at Nida's. This is a beautiful restaurant and our server was quick and friendly. We had a cocktail and Thai fresh spring rolls to start - the filling was excellent. I had the Gang Garee with chicken and it was very good, but my husband picked the winning dish of the night - the Pad Phong Karee, a softshell crab in yellow curry. A little spicy (you order the level of spiciness you prefer) but the crab curry together were wonderful.
May 31, 2011
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Sally
+4.5
Delicious!. The service has always been good when I go (usually on a weeknight). The bartender was also super nice and let us sample some unfiltered sake to see if we liked it (we did! and ordered a bottle). I like the red curry but it is not very spicy. If you like really spicy red curry either get it Thai hot, or ask for more spicy chiles to put in it (they have a separate condiment jar). While the portions aren't super sized they always fill my fiance and me up.
Feb 16, 2011
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Viggen000
+4.5
Some of the best cocktails in Columbus. Can't beat the late night happy hour with full sushi menu either.
Nov 13, 2010
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Somsak2511
+4.5
Really likes it. I must say Nida's has very good Thai food because I'm Thai and I know the food. I went to this restaurant with two friends. Both friends let me do all the orders. We had chicken satey, mee krob, and chicken wings. They're all really delicious. As for main course, we did have Pad Thai, Pad Kee Mao, and Ka Prow fried rice. I personally don't like Pad Thai much but I did order since both friends loves Pad Thai. I had to admit that Nida's Pad Thai was excellent as well as pad kee mao and fried rice. We're all really full but we did tried mango with sticky rice. It's absolutely wonderful. Both friends and I left happy and think we'll back again soon. :)
Jul 23, 2010
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Rick Branham
+4.5
Get the Panang curry chicken on wide rice noodles ... The curry us spicy, but very flavorful and not too heavy. Save room for the mangoes and sticky rice--rivals what I had in Thailand. I'll definitely be back!
Jul 21, 2010
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Krishna
+4.5
Great Thai Food. Love this place. Ever since the first time I went, when one of my roommates introduced me to this place, I've fallen in love. The service is usually good, but can get a bit sparse on busier days... But the food is what I go there for. As far as appetizers go, the Spring Rolls are delicious; the fried tofu has excellent texture; and the thai hot & sour soup has flavor like I've never tasted before. Although, to be honest, I wasn't too big of a fan of the thai hot & sour soup, given that I have an aversion to coconut. But your mileage may vary.

On entrees, I have fallen head over heels for the Pad See Ew, especially with tofu. The tofu soaks up some of the flavor and spiciness from the dish, and in turn creates a marvelous accompaniment to the great wide rice noodles. For me, the spicier the better, especially for the Pad See Ew. I have had an agreeable time with the Pad Kee Mao, but I quickly switched over to the Pad See Ew, since I'm not such a big fan of exposed tomatoes.

All in all a great place to go to eat. I would definitely recommend this place as a date venue, but only on an off-night (not Friday or Saturday). Also, carryout is offered by Nida & Co, and I can't tell you how many times I was up late working on a project with Nida's wonderful food keeping me company with its rich aroma and delicate balance of flavors.

PS: try the Thai Iced Tea!
Apr 27, 2010
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Foodguy
+4.5
Top notch thai. I had heard some horror stories about nida's service but we had a wonderful server. very friendly and attentive. all of our food was wonderful (2 different thai dishes and a sushi appetizer). can't wait to go back.
Mar 28, 2010
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J L
+4.5
Favorite Place in Columbus. This is actually a repost, but I thought applicable here as well.

I've been a constant go-er to Nida's at this point having been there at least once a month if not more often in the since they've opened. Nida's is by far my favorite restaurants in this town. Given the circumstance of being in a small mid-west town as well as not having a very strong market to support the most "authentic" ingredients, the restaurant does an amazing job in being as true to Thai food as one can get. And again, let's face it, the restaurant cannot cater to just one demographic in a town this small. They have to cater to both the newbies as well as the more experienced. That is why I love Nida's because there really is something for all restaurant go-as Nida has done an amazing job of pleasing the novice to the experienced palate.

My favorites include the Pad Thai, Pad See Ew, Thai Fried Rice, and Crab Rangoons. The Pad Thai has all the traditional spices and I find myself cleaning off my plate to the point where I realize that now I don't have leftovers for the next day and I get really sad. The Pad See Ew is slightly sweet, but plays beautifully off of the salty soy sauce taste. And oh, the Thai Fried Rice with that egg! I never realized how well an egg could play off of all the flavors within that dish that just writing this review is making me hungry again.

I really would like to address some of the negatives. People have complained about the sushi and well, here's the thing: Nida's offers a sushi selection as an alternative, but it's true forte again is reflected in the name "Nida's THAI on High." (key note - not sushi) The service is bad? Yes, sometimes it can be spotty, but easy solve - eat at the bar. You'll get the best service there! (At least when it's my favorite bartenders/servers there!)

Overall, I know this is getting lengthy, this is by far my favorite restaurant in Columbus and I swear by it religiously. I only hope that the nuggets of information I have provided here has convinced new-timers to check it out and be pleasantly surprised or old-customers who had unpleasurable experiences to give it another shot.
Feb 28, 2010
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JED
+4.5
AWESOME THAI. My boyfriend and I tried Nida's for the first time on Friday and absolutely loved it! For an appetizer, we shared the Gyoza (dumplings) with sweet soy sauce. Then he had the Chicken Pad Thai with medium heat and I tried the Chicken Gang Dang (red curry) with mild heat. The Mild had a little more heat than expected, but I still enjoyed it. Because we waited a few extra minutes for a server to attend to us, Nida was kind enough to comp our appetizer. Overall, the food was worth every penny, the atmosphere was relaxing, and we will be returning in a few weeks to try the Pad See Ew: this was recommended by our server for our next visit. I would recommend this for anyone that enjoys Thai.
Feb 15, 2010
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Nuttie
+4.5
The Best Pad Thai forever. Pad Thai A Nida's is my favorite dish and will be forever.
Jan 27, 2010
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Veggielover
+4.5
Best Thai, Sushi & Cocktails in the Short North!. What's not to like when visiting Nida's? The design and ambiance is like out of SoHo, the sushi is fresh and innovative, the Thai is authentic and spicy, and the cocktails are daring and flavorful. I'm there for happy hour often and always stay for dinner.
Nov 26, 2009
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Heather Humeniuk Reeves
+4.5
Perfect Price, Perfect Meal. Visited this place with a group of friends. The service was a little off, but they made sure they corrected our orders promptly. The food is very spicy and fresh tasting. I had a curry dish with Tofu, YUM! My friends were very satisfied with their meals as well. Average price 10-13 dollars very reasonable. Will return!
Jun 22, 2009
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Hannah Fout
+4.5
Great food, great atmosphere, great service. This has to be one of the best restaurants on the short north. Definately a restaurant you should try if you like thai.
May 12, 2009
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EBS
+4.5
It reminds me a bit of a few restaurants I've been to in New York City, which might account for why I like it so much. The pad thai is great; the curry is good, and spicer than you might expect; but the sriracha rice is my very favorite.
Dec 01, 2011
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4ZFood
+4.5
moderately priced Asian fare, especially Thai, in a slightly out-of-the-way location whcih has good charm, service, and food.
Aug 04, 2010
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Jared Rutecki
+4.5
Nida's Thai is a gem of a restaurant that is more vegetarian-minded than many other of its Thai brethren.
Mar 19, 2010
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A Mexican Pizza
+5
Delicious, low-key Thai restaurant with a nice assortment of curries, noodles, and rice dishes. The crab Rangoons and Thai Fresh Spring Rolls are especially noteworthy. They do close at 2:00 pm, so just FYI. Service was quick and friendly. The spiceness can be adjusted to taste. There's an assortment of sushi options too. Perfect location for a date night or quick lunch.
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Craig Wheeler
+5
Always an excellent meal at Nida's. I've been coming here for years and the quality has remained consistent; in both food and staff.
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Robert Wilson
+5
cozy little spot in the short north with tons of authentic Thai and sushi. Priced reasonably for portion size. Get it Thai hot with chiles!
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Dkay
+5
Love the place. The food was delicious, great portion, shareable and so worth coming here. Very helpful friendly comforting staff. Great environment, clean, relaxing, chilled place to eat in. My husband and i will be back. Thank u for satisfying us
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Jeff Hoelscher
+4
Great service and the food was good. The prices were very reasonable and the portions were plentiful. The curry sauce is thin, almost like chicken stock is used instead of coconut milk. It was good, but Tom Kha and Panang curry is better with coconut milk, I think.
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Allison Batchelor
+5
Excellent Tom Kah soup. Good pad kee mow--nice flavor. Hor green tea tasted perfect on cold day. Quick friendly service. Comfortable setting.
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Tomas T
+4
Very good Thai food. I had better red curry but soft shell crabs were great. My beer could be colder.
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Travis Langan
+5
Great Thai and Sushi place. First time here and we got the Pad Thai and a couple of sushi rolls. They were great. Service was great as well. They have sushi nights when select rolls are on special too. Menu is huge, will come back to try more!
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Vincent Lam
+5
The place is super nice. My server is super sweet and everyone is friendly. Pad Thai is awesome. the sushi is average.
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Annabelle Haas
+5
presentation + quality cuisine = a fine dining experience. Nida’s Thai has a creative menu and it is a quaint place to visit.
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A T
+4
Great service and food but small portions. Got a salad and paid $3 for shrimp and got 3 pieces of jumbo shrimp.
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Elias Pschernig
+5
I had the Pad Priew Wan Pla and loved it. I'm not from Thailand and have no idea how authentic their food is - but it tastes good! Also liked how their water had no ice cubes in it (came from a chilled bottle instead). And they had my favorite Thai beer!
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LJ S
+5
Food was so good! I had yellow curry shrimp.
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Kim
+5
It is very nice inside. The Thai ice coffee is wonderful and it goes very well with their food options!!
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Pablo Habibi
+5
Chicken pad Thai: good. Green curry also excellent! Good service and cozy place
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Bria Ambrozy
+5
I stopped in for restaurant week and was not let down. The scallop pad Thai was to die for. I can’t wait to go back
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