A Bangkok-born cook oversees the kitchen squeezed into this roadside lunch truck. Flavors tend toward the tame (ask for extra spicy), but the big plates of traditional curries, stir-fried noodles and savory salads are still satisfying. It's cash only at this semi-hidden gem. There are a few picnic tables out front.
Nui's Thai
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