RUA Thai - Thai Restaurant Brooklyn
5.0 ★ average from 5 reviews
RUA Thai offers a welcoming neighborhood spot on Smith Street specializing in traditional Thai comfort food and regional specialties. The kitchen focuses on authentic flavors and fresh ingredients, serving everything from classic curries to inventive small plates in a relaxed Brooklyn setting.
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Hours
- fri
- 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM
- mon
- 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM
- sat
- 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM
- sun
- 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM
- thu
- 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM
- tue
- 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM
- wed
- 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM
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Recent reviews
- ★★★★★Claudia Barreira
I had such an amazing experience at Rua Thai in Brooklyn! 🇹🇭✨ The restaurant is beautiful with a vibrant, tropical-inspired atmosphere and so many Instagram-worthy details. The food was absolutely delicious. We started with sangrias and the appetizer sampler, followed by the Teriyaki Fried Rice with steak and egg and the Royal Pineapple Fried Rice. Everything was full of flavor and perfectly cooked. We finished with the Mango Sticky Rice, which was the perfect dessert. A special thank you to the staff for the excellent service—everyone was friendly, attentive, and welcoming. I highly recommend this place if you’re looking for authentic Thai food in Brooklyn. I will definitely be coming back! 🍜🥭❤️
- ★★★★★Anna Mao (Anna)
“Had a great experience！ The food was fresh, flavorful, and tasted very authentic. The staff were friendly and welcoming, and the service was quick. The portions were generous and everything we ordered was delicious. Definitely a great spot for Thai food — will be coming back again！
- ★★★★★Foodiepretty
Stumbled upon this Thai spot while walking around Brooklyn and it turned out to be a great find. The vibe is cozy and beautifully decorated with Thai-inspired details — perfect for a relaxed meal. Food highlights: * Pad Kra Pao was super flavorful and addictive * Curry crab had real crab meat and paired perfectly with rice * Duck leg was crispy outside, tender inside, and not greasy Overall, great flavors, nice atmosphere, and good value (around $40–60 per person). Would definitely come back, especially to try their lunch specials!
- ★★★★★Peter Wong
Finally found the Thai spot we’ve been craving in BK! Rua Thai’s vibe is cozy and fun (floating market inspo is so cool), and the food is next-level fresh. Shrimp donuts were crispy perfection, Mama Tom Yum Grilled River Prawns had insane flavor and spice, and the drunken noodles were loaded and wok-tossed just right. Friendly service, great portions. We’ll be regulars now. 🌶️🍤 Highly recommend to anyone hunting for authentic Thai in Brooklyn!
- ★★★★★Amanda Sun
Came here for a fun night out and RUA Thai delivered great atmosphere and food. The vibe is lively and really does feel like a Bangkok street stall. We loved the Mama Tom Yum Grilled River Prawns—the instant noodle cup presentation was as tasty as it was fun, and the prawns were juicy. The Pineapple Fried Rice with Softshell Crab was also a standout, with the crispy crab adding a fantastic texture. The Appetizer Sampler is perfect for trying a bit of everything, and the Duck Crepe was a flavorful start. A solid choice for a casual, flavorful meal with friends!