Nara Thai opens first Gurugram outlet, enters North India
Nara Thai, operated in India by Aditya Birla New Age Hospitality, opened its first Gurugram outpost, marking its entry into North India. The Bangkok-founded brand, launched in 2003 by Narawadee Srikarnchana (Yuki) and Sirisopa Chulasewok (Jean), now spans 35 restaurants across Asia and the Middle East. The Gurugram launch is the 33rd global restaurant for Nara Thai and the 67th milestone including the wider group's outlets. It follows two existing Nara Thai outlets in Mumbai under the brand's national franchise with ABNAH.
Launch details
- Format
- Restaurant spanning 2,500–3,000 sq. ft. with 80–100 seats
- Store count
- 35 restaurants across Asia and the Middle East; 33rd global restaurant; two outlets in Mumbai
- Countries
- Seven countries: Hong Kong, Taiwan, the Philippines, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, India, and Dubai
- Partner
- Aditya Birla New Age Hospitality (ABNAH), under a 10-year deal
- Sourcing
- All sauces, pastes, and core ingredients imported from Nara Bangkok; fresh produce procured locally
- Revenue mix
- 85 percent from food and 15 percent from beverages
- Delivery
- Upward of 10–12 percent delivery in Mumbai
- Jobs
- Every restaurant creates 50–60 jobs
Where
Also at Gurugram
What comes next
The company plans to open 10 Nara Thai restaurants over the next three years, with Delhi, Noida, and Bengaluru next, followed by Hyderabad and Pune.
People behind it
- Udai PinnaliCEO of Aditya Birla New Age Hospitality (ABNAH)
- Narawadee Srikarnchana (Yuki)co-founder of Nara Thai
About Nara Thai
Thai restaurant chain.
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Frequently asked questions
What did Nara Thai launch?
Nara Thai, operated in India by Aditya Birla New Age Hospitality, opened its first Gurugram outpost, marking its entry into North India.
Where is it?
It is at Gurugram.
When was it announced?
Nara Thai announced it on 10 December 2025.
What are Nara Thai's plans after this launch?
The company plans to open 10 Nara Thai restaurants over the next three years, with Delhi, Noida, and Bengaluru next, followed by Hyderabad and Pune.
Based on company announcements, filings and reporting by ET Retail. Details were checked against the source on 13 Nov 2026; we add nothing the source does not state.
Key facts
- Company
- Nara Thai
- Type
- Store opening
- Date
- 10 Dec 2025
- Category
- Thai restaurant dining
- City
- Gurugram
- Source
- Media reports
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