Naga Thai

In 2020, Naga Thai burst onto the Brisbane dining scene as a vibrant escape from the gloom of lockdown, quickly earning a cult following with its bold design and flavour-packed menu. Though originally a short-term venture, the restaurant’s spirit endured, and now, it has found a permanent home at River Quay (in between OTTO and Popolo), complete with its signature psychedelic flair and beloved dishes. Head chef Suwisa Phoonsang is dishing up her beloved menu of elevated Thai fare, including crowd-favourite plates like massaman beef milk buns, flower dim sims, jasmine tea-smoked duck red curry and pad see ew with chargrilled 180-day grain-fed Jack’s Creek black Angus beef. The venue also serves drinks like the popular plum negroni, frosty glasses of Naga lager, wines and low- and no-alc options. Restaurateur Andrew Baturo sees this relaunch not just as a revival, but a chance to finish what Naga started – delivering joy, colour, and comfort in every bite.