PETERSBURG — The Kongpaseuth household opened their first Nisa Thai Asian Delicacies restaurant in Richmond six years in the past. Subsequent month, they may rejoice their second anniversary in Petersburg.
“We noticed the potential that Petersburg has for development, and we wished to convey genuine Thai meals to downtown,” Daomany Kongpaseuth mentioned.
Each places are owned by Boun and Daomany Kongpaseuth. Nisa Thai Asian Delicacies [Nisa Thai] is called after Nisa Kongpaseuth, his spouse, her mother.
“My grandma [Nisa], mom [Daomany] and I work as entrance of home and prepare dinner, and my stepdad [Boun] works as a chef,” Eric Kongpaseuth mentioned.
Present me the warmth
Being a fan of inexperienced curry, I popped into Nisa Thai to provide it a strive. I had the comfy place to myself…however not for lengthy.
Jody Gaines of Prince George stopped by whereas scouting out DoorDash choices in Outdated Towne. She browsed the menu as she waited for her takeout order.
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“I search for family-owned eating places. My household likes to strive various kinds of meals,” Gaines mentioned. “This place is cozy. I will be again.”
My order, delivered lickety-split to my desk overlooking N. Sycamore Road, was glorious. The dish made with inexperienced curry paste, coconut milk, rooster, bamboo shoots, eggplant, bell peppers, basil leaves, and Thai herbs was simply the fitting warmth.
Asterisks are used on the menu to determine the extent of spiciness, one for medium, two for warm, and three for highly regarded. I am glad I did not kick my middle-of-the-road warmth up a notch, or I might have been sweating bullets.
Daomany Kongpaseuth offered me with a Thai iced tea, on the home. Nisa Thai had me at my first sip of curry broth, however she sealed the cope with her sweetness.
As I used to be diving for goodness with chopsticks, Tyrone Cherry III walked in along with his kids to choose up takeout. Nisa and Daomany Kongpaseuth stopped what they have been doing to greet them.
“Our household loves Nisa Thai. It is family-owned, they usually make us really feel like household each time we go to,” Tyrone Cherry III of Petersburg mentioned. “The one factor that’s higher than their meals is their customer support. Nisa Thai is an expertise in tradition through delicacies that could be a gem in our neighborhood.”
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Quickly after the Cherry household made their means again house, Agoria Market proprietor Joey Puletti of Petersburg walked in along with his associates Margarita Prokofyeva and James Zogran-Werness each of Richmond.
“All the pieces right here is contemporary, colourful, and tremendous tasty with the proper spice warmth, not too spicy,” Margarita Prokofyeva of Richmond mentioned. “The vegetarian mock duck dishes are unbelievable.”
Zogran-Werness ordered taro bubble tea which was lavender in colour. I made a psychological word to order one on my subsequent go to.
The regular-sized portion of inexperienced curry was greater than I may eat, so, truly, I purchased two scrumptious meals for $12. Fairly good, in case you ask me. Greater than possible, the premium dimension would have fed me for days.
Prime menu objects
In response to Chef Kongpaseuth, essentially the most requested dishes are drunken noodles, pad thai, pho and curry soups.
“We supply our elements from the Restaurant Depot and native Asian markets,” Eric Kongpaseuth mentioned. “It’s genuine Thai meals, and each dish is comprised of scratch.”
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Well being advantages
“Thai meals affords loads of vitamins, nutritional vitamins, and spices you wouldn’t get with loads of native American meals, like turmeric, galangal, lemongrass, and plenty of veggies,” Eric Kongpaseuth mentioned.
Daomany Kongpaseuth added, “Thai meals can be very gentle so it helps support in digestion with out making you are feeling bloated.”
Yelp Opinions
Natalie W. of Colonial Heights was fairly impressed and submitted the next assessment:
“Wow! Our dinner was delivered sizzling and contemporary. We tried the spring rolls, curry puffs, beef purple curry, rooster and broccoli, and the pineapple fried rice with pork. Truthfully, all the things was so good I do not know that I can choose a favourite. The purple curry may be very spicy however so tasty. This can undoubtedly be a brand new favourite cease for us.”
Katherine M. of Petersburg supplied the next assessment after her first go to:
“The place was so clear, good, and really enjoyable! I ordered boba and their dumplings, and let me inform you…IT WAS AMAZING! My tastebuds have been thanking me for placing such a novel style in my mouth! I might give this greater than 5 stars if I may! You’ll undoubtedly be seeing me once more!!!”
Go to nisathaicuisinetogo.com/menu/ to take a look at their genuine Thai dishes starting from appetizers to noodles, salads to curries, stir-fries to soups. Additionally they have an important choice of desserts and bubble teas.
The right way to order
Prospects might order on-line by way of DoorDash, Grubhub, and qMenu. The signal on their door states, “Be sure that it’s Nisa Thai 2 once you order on-line.” Name 804-324-4490 for takeout or supply inside three miles.
Daomany Kongpaseuth took me on a tour of their massive eating room downstairs which is open throughout common hours Tuesday – Sunday from 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. They settle for reservations for events of eight or extra.
Nisa Thai Asian Delicacies is positioned at 133 N. Sycamore Road in Petersburg and 118 S. Belvidere Road in Richmond.
In the event you like Thai delicacies, give this restaurant with a captivating, pleasant and relaxed environment a strive. The Kongpaseuth household supplies speedy, glorious service and meals that can delight your style buds.
In the event you do not need to give ’em a fright, flip the extent of spice down an asterisk.
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