Lantern by Nu

Lantern by Nu brings the bright, balanced flavours of Thailand to the heart of Adelaide’s CBD. The menu moves with ease from small bites to wok-fired classics, curries, noodles, salads and soothing soups, capturing that moreish interplay of sweet, sour, salty and spicy in every course.

Crispy chive dumplings and salt and pepper squid set the tone with crunch and aroma, before the wok takes centre stage in dishes like pad kaprow moo, where pork belly meets garlic, chilli and holy basil, and chicken cashew delivers comforting snap and sizzle. Curries run from a slow cooked beef cheek red curry to a fragrant green chicken curry, while tom yum and som tum keep things lively and fresh. For noodle devotees there is pad Thai and pad see ew; jasmine or coconut rice stand ready to soak up every last drop. Little diners are looked after too, with chicken fried rice and chicken pad see ew on the kid’s menu.

Set in the city, it is a go-to for fragrant bowls and wok-tossed plates to share or savour solo, whether a quick pit stop or a leisurely catch-up. Set a date, bring your appetite, and let the lantern light the way to your next Thai craving.