Noi Thai Cuisine is where my Thai best friend and I go whenever she is in town! It is one of the…read morebest Thai restaurants in Seattle and is certified as Thai Select which certifies its Thai authenticity. They have locations both in Downtown Seattle and Greenlake, but I have only been to their Downtown Seattle location which has a beautiful view of the Puget Sound. The atmosphere is dark, trendy, and modern- perfect for a date night or nice evening out. While they are a white table cloth, sit-down restaurant, you can dress casually or dress up a bit - both are completely acceptable. This most recent visit I ordered the COCONUT PANANG CURRY with chicken ($25.95) and my friend ordered her favorite dish, SALMON GARLIC FRIED RICE ($28.95). On a past visit, I've had their CLAY POT SHRIMP & GLASS NOODLES (KOONG OB WOONSEN) ($27.95) which was absolutely fantastic and has had me hooked on Pad Woonsen ever since! I saw the COCONUT PANANG CURRY recently in my Instagram feed and knew I had to get it. It is served in a whole coconut (yes a real, fresh coconut!) and comes with a champagne flute of fresh coconut juice from the coconut they hollowed out and a side of Jasmine rice. The curry was rich, flavorful, and full of Thai basil and peppers. The coconut juice was light and refreshing and a great contrast to the thick curry. The SALMON GARLIC FRIED RICE (which I've sampled before), is gigantic, aromatic, and served with a giant grilled garlic butter fillet of salmon on top. The salmon is extremely moist, oily, and bursting with flavor. The rice is fragrant and has garlic paste, red bell pepper, carrots, and green onion. If you're looking for a tasty and protein-packed meal, this is the dish! Parking is honestly tough in this area as it's located on 1st. They have limited street parking and a few paid parking garage options around. I recommend light railing or Ubering here if you're not already in the downtown Seattle area. Service is always great and we always get our food quickly, no matter how crowded they are. The staff also take the time to check up on your table during your meal. Overall: 5/5 for food, 5/5 for service, 5/5 for atmosphere

We hit Noi Thai Cuisine during the Father's Day lunch rush, which is a bold move that cost us 15…read moreminutes of standing around--the perfect amount of time to get *really* familiar with the menu. The place is gorgeous, especially the patio, and the staff were absolute pros at wrangling us to a table. The meal was a hit across the board: my husband's tofu curry and my daughter's drunken noodles and rolls were all fantastic. My fresh tofu soup was admittedly a bit "Zen" (read: plain), but I'm a fan of that understated vibe. The real star, though? The black rice pudding. It was so good I actually stopped to admire the decorative bowl it came in--a sign of a truly elite dessert. My son, however, ordered the fried chicken and was thrown into a brief existential crisis when it arrived with a sweet sauce. He was fully prepared for a savory-crunchy showdown, and the menu wording clearly didn't get the memo. He's still recovering, but the rest of us left very happy.

Amazing food and service. Our server was so friendly and fun. Her recommendations were spot on…read more Will definitely be back!

Absolutely delicious! Do yourself a favor and make sure to arrive hungry as there are many items on…read morethe menu that you will want to try. The restaurant itself is small and does not take reservations, so plan for a bit of a wait if you come during busy hours. We went at 6:00pm on a Saturday and waited about 15 minutes, but there was more of a wait when we left. While small, the restaurant was cute and well decorated. The staff was super friendly, helpful and very on top of things. Parking is limited. The food was delicious. Everything was so fresh and beautifully presented. We tried the chicken wings, panang curry, the combo khao man gai + gai yang and then ended with the mango sticky rice. You can't go wrong with any of them but the mango sticky rice is a must and for dishes I highly recommend the combo plates. This place is must try Thai food spot in Seattle!

I have been here 4 times now. I have tried something new each time and everything I have had has…read morebeen amazing. Fried Chicken Appetizer Pad Thai Tofu Spicy Beef Soup And 1 other dish but I can't remember the name. Highly recommend if you are going to China Town, Mariniers Game, Sounders or Seahawks game. Delicious!!

Thoughts are purely on the mango sticky rice, not any of the main dishes. We came here craving…read moremangoes and mango sticky rice, so went for the large. Was surprised at how small it felt on first impression but overall, felt it was just okay maybe underwhelming. Mango Sticky Rice (Large) - rice didn't taste fresh, maybe a bit old. While still chewy, the rice was a bit firmer and not as soft as expected. It's the start of summer so mango season is upon us, but they weren't too flavorful. Slightly on the tarter side while having hints of sweetness. Could have been an unlucky mango.

Solid late night dinner option! We loved the vibe here. The restaurant was dim, lively,…read moresophisticated, and had a romantic atmosphere. When entering they had a live keyboardist and singer playing Valerie which I was a fan of. We stopped in at 10pm on a week night and were sat right away and service was prompt and friendly. We chose fried calamari for an appetizer which was super delicious. My boyfriend thought the sauce that came with the calamari was too spicy for his liking but for me it was super sweet and paired perfectly with the calamari. We enjoyed the appetizer thoroughly and I would say it was my favorite part of the meal. My man ordered his favorite Thai dish Panang chicken Curry spice level 1. He said his meal was delicious but big portion so we both took to go our leftovers. I tried the curry and it was super tasty. I ordered my go to prawns Pad Thai and chose spice level 3. The Pad Thai was delicious and large portion but level 3 was not spicy at all so if you love spicy like me choose above level 3. Not the best Pad Thai I've ever had being honest but still yummy especially for late night. Definitely a great late night choice with large portions!

This is a very classy Thai restaurant. The interior set up is good for restaurant dating choice. We…read morewere there for a take out. We got the black pepper garlic squid with broccoli. I think the flavor is not much like I expected. Flavor is just so so. I also got the drunken noodles. I think this dish has a lot of liquid in compare to drier stir fry. Their food is what I can prepare myself. No taste of high BTU wok at all.

Great food and potion It was busy but service was good…read moretoo I recommend people to go there

Made it just in time for happy hour! The bar tender was the kindest human, and we felt very…read morewelcome. For drinks we had the Thai-tini (best) and lychee martini. Both were great, but the Thai-tini was spot on. From the HH menu we ordered boat noodles with beef and green papaya salad. They showed up as top reviewed and they did not disappoint. Boat noodles were like pho with more complex flavors. The papaya salad was spiced well and refreshing. The bartender tipped us off that portions are HUGE so we ordered the battered chicken red curry for an entire to split. When it came out we felt like it was an entire chicken. Crispy, tender, spicy... really standout dish! My wife and I had a wonderful food experience here and would love to come back soon!

I called at around 530 on a Monday and my order was ready for pick up at around 540…read more This was ~$18 Good, an average amount of meat but a lot of noodles I also noticed that the tables were back, and I confirmed w the owner that they are back to doing sit down orders too now

This is definitely a heavy to go place. Restaurant hasn't been updated since the 80's. Doesn't stop…read morethe three older ladies from running the shop. The food wasn't the best or worst just average. The 4 stars is for good portion size, served on a full plate piled high. Looks to be independently owned. Had drunken noodles with chicken. Two thumbs up.

Everyone in West Seattle who loves Thai food knows about Buddah Ruksa "crack chicken" otherwise…read moreknown as crispy, garlic basil, chicken..., But not everybody knows you can add broccoli for just a few dollars more it's coated in the same amazing breading and sauce. Great service and staff

Could not recommend this place enough... arguably one of the best standout restaurants in the…read moreSeattle food scene. Food is incredible, some of the best Pad Thai I've ever had. Service is great - the staff is very attentive, engaging, and the staff are on top of everything. Ambiance is intimate and welcoming. Can't say enough about the ownership and employees tho... their level of care goes a long way and this establishment proves their value. Buddha Ruksa is never not busy. Please pay them a visit and enjoy high quality Thai!!

Lunch medium portion of the Thai noodles, side rice and curry chicken. Great size and more. Chicken…read moremoist and sauce is just how it's suppose to be, on spice. Staff always friendly and clean place.

My wife and I have been devoted fans of Isarn Thai Soul Kitchen for years, especially their…read moreKirkland and Lynnwood locations, so we were excited to try the Queen Anne spot. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, and we were looking forward to the bold flavors we've come to love. The visit started off a bit oddly. The front desk server, Tar, asked to see my wife's ID--even though she's 36 years old and we weren't seated in the bar area. It felt inconsistent, especially since younger guests nearby weren't asked, and it's something we've never experienced at their other locations. Unfortunately, moments like that made us feel singled out, and honestly it sometimes feels like they tend to pick on Asians, whether intentional or not. That feeling alone made the experience uncomfortable and will likely make this our last visit to this location. That said, the table service was excellent. Moo took great care of us, and Cece from the bar was attentive and kept our water filled throughout the meal. Unfortunately, there were a few moments that took away from the experience. While I was taking photos of our dishes, a young staff member alongside Tar appeared to be giggling and mocking me, which made things uncomfortable. It may not have been intentional, but it didn't feel professional and only added to the awkward atmosphere we already felt. Food-wise, there were some inconsistencies. The chicken didn't taste as good as we remember, and several plates had visible fingerprints, which was off-putting. The galvanized metal plates also gave off a slightly unrefined feel--more like cafeteria-style serving ware. Additionally, the sticky rice, which is usually presented in a traditional bamboo basket, was served in a Ziploc bag, which felt like a downgrade in presentation. On a positive note, the papaya salad and pad Thai were still very good and delivered the flavors we expect. We'll continue supporting Isarn, but we'll likely return to the Kirkland or Lynnwood locations next time. Sadly, after this experience, this Queen Anne visit will probably be our last.