When I say that I love this place! Me and a best foodie friend of mine came to RUA a couple of weeks back and had a TIME!Our server was incredible, not knot was she the sweetest thing ever she gave some really great suggestions on drinks and dessert.I’m vegan and my girl friend and I ordered food together. Although she’s not vegan she opted in to share two vegan appetizers, two vegan entrees, and one shared dessert.I am a Thai food feign! And not every plan offers alternatives to their protein options.Now, don’t get me wrong, as a vegan I LOVE me some vegetables. But sometimes I’m looking for another flavor profile or texture and it’s a bummer when they don’t have it.NOT HERE! RUA had EVERYTHING!Not only did they have vegetables options, they had an option for Tofu, Mock Duck, AND Vegan Shrimp!This is the ONLY Thai restaurant I’ve ever been to so far in the U.S. (out of Cali, NY, GA, FL, or Massachusetts!) that serves Vegan Shrimp.Vegan shrimp is usually made from a fruit called Konjac, which is a plant, that when cooked, truly mimics the texture and visual aesthetic of shrimp.In the end, we orderedVeggie Spring rolls (my all time favorite)Fried TofuRed Curry with Mock Duck (literally so delicious!)Pad Thai with Vegan Shrimpand sticky Mango RiceAnd as two sober baddies! We opted in for their Butterfly Pea Lychee Soda (SO FREAKING YUMMY) and their Strawberry Guava FizzCHEF’S KISS!!Dietary restrictions: Amazing Vegan Options!
I had went to this lovely restaurant and the first thing that had impressed me was the lovely staff. I was here with my sister and her baby and they had graciously asked us if we needed a high chair for her child. I thought this was super sweet because every restaurant I have gone to they never ask but instead wait for you to do so. That alone was enough for me to have a high bar for high expectation of this place and the service here. They even set up the chair well and asked if they could place my sisters carriage in a safer place. They were very polite and were very concerned with us having a good experience. Everything felt very natural and nothing seemed forced or of negative energy at all. Besides their kindness they wasn't rushing us to order and even would tell us to take our time and let us get settled in to our table first with drinks of water. Once we were ready they handed us menus and walked away and let us have our time in deciding what drinks to get and what appetizer we wanted to have. Once me and her decided on both minutes later they kindly gave us our drinks. I had the butterfly pea lychee soda something I have never tried out before and was delighted by it. The taste was sweet for sure but nothing overwhelming or too much. I loved seeing how the drink changed color as well it was a fun sight. My sister had the strawberry guava and she did let me try it and I can say that one was delicious as well. Yes a bit more on the sour side but nothing unbearable I feel it balanced well with the strawberry. Later on we got our appetizers and to my pleasure the crab rangoon was scrumptious and in my opinion the best I have ever had. They were very cheesy and so savory and the shrimp doughnuts I had were over the moon good. I highly enjoyed those being a shrimp lover and a doughnut lover it was a perfect combo. Lastly we had chose our main meals and had gotten mango chicken with sticky rice and collosal crab fried rice with more crab rangoon. These two meals were delicious and of a portion so great I couldn't finish all my rice and had to take it home. Honestly I was stuffed from the appetizers but more then happy with what I got. Overall this restaurant is wonderful with nice decor and a lot of food and drink options. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who loves thai or just wants to try something new out for decent prices.
This is a great place for a lunch date. The staffs were friendly and we had a great time. We highly recommended their Shrimp Donuts appetizer and Mama Tom Yum Grilled River Prawn. Their color changing lemonade is so fun and refreshing! You can also order the watermelon soju to share.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pineapple Fried Rice
Naomi Stevens
Hands down one of the most authentic Thai restaurants I’ve been to in NYC with affordable prices. Everything was amazing and fresh, the kitchen was able to accommodate my allergies, and the cocktails were very innovative while being $14, without happy hour.
Honest Reviewer
Super pretty place !! I ordered the drunken noodles and they did not disappoint!! It was absolutely delicious and full of flavorI also had the fried tofu and wings which were PHENOMENAL!! The wings have a spicy tangy flavor which I’ve never had before and now I’m addicted!! Great drinks especially during happy hour we love this place now
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Maya Watkins
The food was absolutely absolutely amazing and so tasteful. The service was also so great and they were very accommodating and helpful explaining the menu to us. The ambience inside is also absolutely gorgeous and so medically pleasing! I highly recommend getting the crab rangoon, it was SOOO good!
Y H
Very sad they change the ingredients, be careful if you order the prawns on menu, you will only get small shrimp. And the Thai lady told us it’s the same recipe, we leave tips to her at the end but honestly no service at all. Will never come back:(
Food: 1
Service: 1
Amanda Hao-Wei Chen
DON’T LET THE HIGH RATING REVIEWS FOOL YOU!! I went in this restaurant because of the high rating reviews. But I was really speechless of the bad quality food. The Crying Tiger was WELL-DONE steak with a lot of chewy tendons. They charged almost $30 for this steak but gave you a low quality piece of meet. When I asked the waitress if they served Crying Tiger well-done all the time. She said “ Yes” without any explanation. The shrimp was right out of the frozen fridge. You can even taste the fridge taste. We also had calamari that was as hard as rock. And everything is super spicy. I agree that Thai food is well-known of its spicy. But when I only tasted spicy of all our order, it is not pleasant anymore. We went to another Thai restaurant on Court street is spicy but not unbearable. Pictures look good but not taste good at all!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Amanda Blaize
I was invited to try Rua Thai in Brooklyn and enjoyed the experience. No only were the food and drinks good, they were beautifully presented. Our server/bartender Bas was super nice and helpful with the menu and and definitely made our time a pleasant one. This place is def worth checking out!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheesy Crab Rangoon
Brittany Miller
The food was really good and tasted very clean and home made. The staff were super nice! Would highly recommend and go back
"Absolutely stellar experience]! From the moment we stepped in, we were greeted with warm hospitality and a cozy ambiance. The menu boasted a diverse selection of authentic Thai dishes, each bursting with vibrant flavors and fresh ingredients. The Pad Thai was a standout, perfectly balanced with tangy tamarind and crunchy peanuts. The service was impeccable, with staff going above and beyond to ensure our satisfaction. Can't wait to return and explore more of their delicious offerings!"
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dorian Birdsong
Quick service and great food and drinks.
Food: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheesy Crab Rangoon
Ray Asuncion
Wonderful new Thai Restaurant in the neighborhood!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sugarcane Shrimp Donuts, Pad See Yu, Cheesy Crab Rangoon
Denise Nicole
I was invited to check out Rua Thai and the neighborhood is nice the restaurant is so cute. I really liked the decor and the service was great. Every dish was full of flavor and really delicious they also have a great selection of vegan items and great drinks. I would definitely return.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Curry Dumpling, Namtok Moo Yang Salad
Lauren S
RUA Thai in Brooklyn, NY. “Rua” means rowboat in Thai and @ruathainyc Modern Thai Inspired by Floating Market Cuisine located in Cobble Hill Brooklyn! Chef Kornpon Theeraumpornkul grew up in Ratchaburi, Thailand and brings all of the flavors to Brooklyn! The Tom Ka Za Cocktail was one of the most unique cocktails I’ve ever had-based off my favorite soup, Tom Kha Gai Soup. The vibe was so fun-perfect for a girls night or date night! The service was amazing too! Insta: @thehungrysw? Cheesy Crab Rangoon? Duck Yaowarat? Beef Kee Mao Noodle? Calamari? Tom Ka Za? Watermelon Mojito
When I say that I love this place! Me and a best foodie friend of mine came to RUA a couple of weeks back and had a TIME!Our server was incredible, not knot was she the sweetest thing ever she gave some really great suggestions on drinks and dessert.I’m vegan and my girl friend and I ordered food together. Although she’s not vegan she opted in to share two vegan appetizers, two vegan entrees, and one shared dessert.I am a Thai food feign! And not every plan offers alternatives to their protein options.Now, don’t get me wrong, as a vegan I LOVE me some vegetables. But sometimes I’m looking for another flavor profile or texture and it’s a bummer when they don’t have it.NOT HERE! RUA had EVERYTHING!Not only did they have vegetables options, they had an option for Tofu, Mock Duck, AND Vegan Shrimp!This is the ONLY Thai restaurant I’ve ever been to so far in the U.S. (out of Cali, NY, GA, FL, or Massachusetts!) that serves Vegan Shrimp.Vegan shrimp is usually made from a fruit called Konjac, which is a plant, that when cooked, truly mimics the texture and visual aesthetic of shrimp.In the end, we orderedVeggie Spring rolls (my all time favorite)Fried TofuRed Curry with Mock Duck (literally so delicious!)Pad Thai with Vegan Shrimpand sticky Mango RiceAnd as two sober baddies! We opted in for their Butterfly Pea Lychee Soda (SO FREAKING YUMMY) and their Strawberry Guava FizzCHEF’S KISS!!Dietary restrictions: Amazing Vegan Options!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Massaman Curry, Mango Sticky Rice, Curry
I had went to this lovely restaurant and the first thing that had impressed me was the lovely staff. I was here with my sister and her baby and they had graciously asked us if we needed a high chair for her child. I thought this was super sweet because every restaurant I have gone to they never ask but instead wait for you to do so. That alone was enough for me to have a high bar for high expectation of this place and the service here. They even set up the chair well and asked if they could place my sisters carriage in a safer place. They were very polite and were very concerned with us having a good experience. Everything felt very natural and nothing seemed forced or of negative energy at all. Besides their kindness they wasn't rushing us to order and even would tell us to take our time and let us get settled in to our table first with drinks of water. Once we were ready they handed us menus and walked away and let us have our time in deciding what drinks to get and what appetizer we wanted to have. Once me and her decided on both minutes later they kindly gave us our drinks. I had the butterfly pea lychee soda something I have never tried out before and was delighted by it. The taste was sweet for sure but nothing overwhelming or too much. I loved seeing how the drink changed color as well it was a fun sight. My sister had the strawberry guava and she did let me try it and I can say that one was delicious as well. Yes a bit more on the sour side but nothing unbearable I feel it balanced well with the strawberry. Later on we got our appetizers and to my pleasure the crab rangoon was scrumptious and in my opinion the best I have ever had. They were very cheesy and so savory and the shrimp doughnuts I had were over the moon good. I highly enjoyed those being a shrimp lover and a doughnut lover it was a perfect combo. Lastly we had chose our main meals and had gotten mango chicken with sticky rice and collosal crab fried rice with more crab rangoon. These two meals were delicious and of a portion so great I couldn't finish all my rice and had to take it home. Honestly I was stuffed from the appetizers but more then happy with what I got. Overall this restaurant is wonderful with nice decor and a lot of food and drink options. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who loves thai or just wants to try something new out for decent prices.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sugarcane Shrimp Donuts, Cheesy Crab Rangoon
This is a great place for a lunch date. The staffs were friendly and we had a great time. We highly recommended their Shrimp Donuts appetizer and Mama Tom Yum Grilled River Prawn. Their color changing lemonade is so fun and refreshing! You can also order the watermelon soju to share.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pineapple Fried Rice
Hands down one of the most authentic Thai restaurants I’ve been to in NYC with affordable prices. Everything was amazing and fresh, the kitchen was able to accommodate my allergies, and the cocktails were very innovative while being $14, without happy hour.
Super pretty place !! I ordered the drunken noodles and they did not disappoint!! It was absolutely delicious and full of flavorI also had the fried tofu and wings which were PHENOMENAL!! The wings have a spicy tangy flavor which I’ve never had before and now I’m addicted!! Great drinks especially during happy hour we love this place now
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was absolutely absolutely amazing and so tasteful. The service was also so great and they were very accommodating and helpful explaining the menu to us. The ambience inside is also absolutely gorgeous and so medically pleasing! I highly recommend getting the crab rangoon, it was SOOO good!
Very sad they change the ingredients, be careful if you order the prawns on menu, you will only get small shrimp. And the Thai lady told us it’s the same recipe, we leave tips to her at the end but honestly no service at all. Will never come back:(
Food: 1
Service: 1
DON’T LET THE HIGH RATING REVIEWS FOOL YOU!! I went in this restaurant because of the high rating reviews. But I was really speechless of the bad quality food. The Crying Tiger was WELL-DONE steak with a lot of chewy tendons. They charged almost $30 for this steak but gave you a low quality piece of meet. When I asked the waitress if they served Crying Tiger well-done all the time. She said “ Yes” without any explanation. The shrimp was right out of the frozen fridge. You can even taste the fridge taste. We also had calamari that was as hard as rock. And everything is super spicy. I agree that Thai food is well-known of its spicy. But when I only tasted spicy of all our order, it is not pleasant anymore. We went to another Thai restaurant on Court street is spicy but not unbearable. Pictures look good but not taste good at all!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
I was invited to try Rua Thai in Brooklyn and enjoyed the experience. No only were the food and drinks good, they were beautifully presented. Our server/bartender Bas was super nice and helpful with the menu and and definitely made our time a pleasant one. This place is def worth checking out!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheesy Crab Rangoon
The food was really good and tasted very clean and home made. The staff were super nice! Would highly recommend and go back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
"Absolutely stellar experience]! From the moment we stepped in, we were greeted with warm hospitality and a cozy ambiance. The menu boasted a diverse selection of authentic Thai dishes, each bursting with vibrant flavors and fresh ingredients. The Pad Thai was a standout, perfectly balanced with tangy tamarind and crunchy peanuts. The service was impeccable, with staff going above and beyond to ensure our satisfaction. Can't wait to return and explore more of their delicious offerings!"
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Quick service and great food and drinks.
Food: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheesy Crab Rangoon
Wonderful new Thai Restaurant in the neighborhood!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sugarcane Shrimp Donuts, Pad See Yu, Cheesy Crab Rangoon
I was invited to check out Rua Thai and the neighborhood is nice the restaurant is so cute. I really liked the decor and the service was great. Every dish was full of flavor and really delicious they also have a great selection of vegan items and great drinks. I would definitely return.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Curry Dumpling, Namtok Moo Yang Salad
RUA Thai in Brooklyn, NY. “Rua” means rowboat in Thai and @ruathainyc Modern Thai Inspired by Floating Market Cuisine located in Cobble Hill Brooklyn! Chef Kornpon Theeraumpornkul grew up in Ratchaburi, Thailand and brings all of the flavors to Brooklyn! The Tom Ka Za Cocktail was one of the most unique cocktails I’ve ever had-based off my favorite soup, Tom Kha Gai Soup. The vibe was so fun-perfect for a girls night or date night! The service was amazing too! Insta: @thehungrysw? Cheesy Crab Rangoon? Duck Yaowarat? Beef Kee Mao Noodle? Calamari? Tom Ka Za? Watermelon Mojito
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5