The restaurant's name means "New Beginning" in Thai — that's probably because Nawa offers modern Asian fusion cuisine, merging culinary influences from Thailand, Japan, Vietnam, Indonesia, and other countries of the Far East. The menu brims with creative versions of dishes such as curries, noodle soups, seafood, pad Thai, Chinese-style woks, and more. The business owners are long-time Indiana, NE residents, who believe in sourcing ingredients and services from local providers. The restaurant also offers custom-crafted cocktails that showcase distinct Asian herbal and fruit flavors.