I absolutely love Nicky's Thai Kitchen. It is simply the best Thai in the city, and also the best service. I have been to both the North Side and the Downtown locations frequently, and they are always offer delicious food in a fun and casual atmosphere.
The North Side location is typically where we end up, since it is easier to get to if we are just headed out for dinner. In the winter the inside area is cosy and warm, and in the summer the outdoor patio is beautiful, with a unique ambiance not usually found in the city. I even like it better than the outdoor garden at Pusadee's in Lawrenceville. We recently ate here on a Friday night, and it was bustling! We had reserved a table outside and arrived a bit early, so were on hand to watch the waiters and waitresses perform their serving magic, always hurrying around but never bumping in to each other. When we made it to our table, it was back in the corner of the space, which was full of patrons enjoying food and wine (BYOB, with corkage fee of $5. It is $10 at the downtown location, since they have a bar). We had brought a bottle ourselves, and settled in for a lovely meal. Our server was kind and patient, and explained to us the new options on the menu. We stuck with our usual appetizer of the fresh spring rolls, which are always delicious and served with a tasty peanut sauce. I ordered the green curry, which was perfectly spicy and full of vegetables. My husband tried something new, a chicken and shrimp dish with red curry. He enjoyed it, but wished that the North Side location offered the duck dish that he enjoys so much when we eat downtown.
Nicky's will always have a special place in my heart, because my husband took me to the downtown location before proposing to me on the Roberto Clemente Bridge. But, I will keep coming back for the amazing food and wonderful service!