RUA Thai

Thai restaurant · Carroll Gardens

RUA Thai

Thai restaurant · Carroll Gardens

204 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Highlights

Rua Thai, a cozy gem in Cobble Hill, serves up mouthwatering Thai staples and unique dishes like shrimp donuts, all amidst a fun, casual vibe.

204 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY 11201 Get directions

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"At Rua in Cobble Hill, you can have a solo dinner sitting on a clear plastic stool, next to a group drinking blowtorched cocktails on clear plastic banquet chairs—and both modes are perfectly acceptable. You’ll see a stream of people getting pad thai to-go, but your server will steer you towards the chef’s specialties. Some things, like shrimp and chicken dumplings in a pool of massaman curry, will make you a bad sharer. Others, like two under-seasoned river prawns on top of an overflowing cup of noodles, are more fun to marvel at than they are to eat. For a casual Thai meal that could devolve into rounds of tequila drinks garnished with gummy bears, or if you didn’t get a table at Ugly Baby, Rua is a solid choice." - Willa Moore

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Raksha Bushan

Google

We had a lovely dinner at RUA Thai which has a chic interior highlighting the floating markets in Thailand. There’s a variety of nonalcoholic drinks and cocktails which were garnished to perfection. Attention to detail is clearly a priority here! We ordered the appetizer sampler with my favorite being the fried chicken wings which were crispy, juicy and had a nice spicy kick. They have all the classic noodles and curry dishes but also a whole page of Chefs Specials if you are looking to change it up! The clay pot fried rice had a flavorful sausage which was delicious and the Mama Tom Yum Grilled River Prawns has a wow factor.

Riana Dolenz

Google

The first item on the appetizer menu is shrimp donuts; they’re recommended for a reason! I was floored at the external crispiness and the internal juiciness. The place is reasonably priced and has nice service from the wait staff. Would definitely come back!

kandamas Epifano

Google

Found hidden gems Thai restaurant on Smith street in Brooklyn. The ambiance is so nice, I felt like I was at floating market in Thailand. I did try a few dishes. My favorite was Fish with mango salad so delicious. Also can’t forget to mention the drinks. It was amazing meal.

Versace Hardy

Google

We had a great Sunday evening at RUA Thai in Brooklyn NY! The venue was small and intimate. Our appetizers included Spring Rolls & Larb wings. The wings were delicious, well seasoned, and cooked to a crisp. We decided on the Coconut Mojito & Spicy Mango Margarita. Both drinks were extremely refreshing and beautifully decorated. Our main course included the Chicken Pad Thai & Mango chicken. The portions were large and the staff was extremely friendly and helpful. For dessert we had coconut custard . We hope to return again soon.

Bella Lu

Google

RUA Thai serves up a remarkable dining experience right in Brooklyn. I started with their Shrimp Donuts, a delightful surprise, crispy on the outside with a tender shrimp filling, by far my favorite. The Creamy Tom Yum with Chicken was rich and well-spiced. For mains, the Mama Tom Yum Grilled River Prawns noodles were outstanding. Another main, the Pla Tod Numpla, featured crispy branzino with a delectably tangy sauce. To drink, the Elderflower Paradise was a refreshing blend of gin and elderflower, while the Butterfly Pea Lychee Soda was not only a visual treat but also delightfully refreshing. I ended my meal with a classic Mango Coconut Sticky Rice, the perfect balance of sweetness and texture.

Amber Dawson

Google

I really enjoyed dining at Rua Thai. Everything I ate there was so delicious, and the plates were great portions . I also loved the beautiful atmosphere there and relaxing aesthetic. I had the : Coconut Mojito Crab Rangoon Calamari Pineapple Seafood Fried Rice Coconut Crab Fried Rice Fried Banana With Honey My favorite was the Pineapple seafood fried rice it had Shrimp, Squid and Muscles all in a delicious sweet pineapple. It’s the perfect place for a nice relaxing lunch or dinner I highly recommend RUA Thai Restaurant.

Ruby Chan

Google

Inspired by the concept of floating market, Rua Thai instantly transports us to Thailand. The interior isn’t overly decorated. It’s cozy to sit by the window to enjoy their authentic street market food and sunshine on a warm day. ＊Fried Calamari*** The fried calamari really shines on its own! Tender calamari coated with golden crispy layer and bits of salted egg yolk. The seafood mayo dip was too delicious that we had to ask for more. Finger-licking good. ＊Shrimp Donuts* These donut-shaped shrimp cakes were generously stuffed with shrimp paste. The shrimp filling was bouncy and well seasoned. Heavenly with the sweet chili sauce. ＊Mama Tom Yum Grilled River Prawns The signature sautéed tom yum noodles served in a Mama cup. 100% insta-worthy presentation. It had pieces of stir-fried prawns and a grilled prawn. The latter was overcooked. The noodle texture was indeed very good, yet I expected more seafood flavors from the seasoning. A pricey entree for what it was. ＊Colossal Crab Fried Rice w. Crab Rangoon Very fancy to serve the fried rice in a coconut shell with overflowing amount of crab meat. The fried rice tasted quite bland on its own, though the seafood mayo on the side gave much depth in flavors and spiced up the dish. It came with two pieces of crab rangoon. Highly recommend getting the rangoon for app. The crabmeat cream cheese filling surprised me. ＊Coconut Custard* This custard pudding is a less heavy variation of sticky rice. Stretchy and thick texture. Served hot. A not-too-sweet option to finish off the meal. ＊Elderflower Paradise (cocktail), Butterfly Pea Lychee Soda, Color Changing Lemonade Drinks are pretty and not too sweet. The elderflower paradise is their new cocktail with strawberry juice and cucumber. Very refreshing in summer. Their drinks are good but not very impressive.

Des KF

Google

I love Thai food and couldn't wait to endulge. When I arrived I parked on the street nearby. I walked into a cozy restaurant. I was served by Patty and Mint. I started with the smoke on Smith's drink, and it was good! I also had a glass of red wine. For my appetizer, I got the curry dumplings a dn that was very tasty! For my meal, I got the Mama Tom Yum Grilled River Prawns, and that was delicious! I also had the Colossal Crab Fried Rice, and that was tasty as well. I really enjoyed the food at this restaurant!