Amazing happy hour specials! The food is always fresh and flavorful. Beautiful decor and friendly service. The dry rub wings were very spicy, all wings had the perfect crunch. The key lime pie martini was sweet but refreshing! read more

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The space is beautiful - clean and vibrant colors all around. It's a nice little spot for lunch or maybe apps and drinks. My husband and I got the wings to start - we did half dry rub and half garlic pad thai glazed. The rub was SPICY but it was very flavorful - they served it with fresh cucumber slices so it took a bit of the edge off. The glazed wings had a very nice flavor as well. I think the wings must have been cooked from frozen, they didn't taste super fresh as the meat was a bit dry and tough but the outer crunch was nice! For meals we both got pad thai - I did shrimp and he did chicken. The noodles were way overcooked to the point of being gummy - we tried cutting them and that was also tough. Neither one of us could finish them because it was just too tiring to eat. The flavors, again were good with the fresh cilantro, cucumber and cabbage that came along with it. The sauce, while tasty, was a bit salty. I think that with some better attention to technique, these things could easily be rectified. Service was ok. The wait time for the entrees was a little long for lunch service but we weren't in a rush. I might come for apps but won't be ordering the pad thai again . read more

Rak Thai - Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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I tried Rak very early on before they even had their liquor license and had the beef rib special, which was incredible. They have the most interesting Thai dishes in town in my opinion. If you go here, try something different, don't just default to the classics. Service has always been great, both eating in and takeout (package everything very neatly). I avoid it during the busier times at the market, but when it is not too busy, it is a pleasure eating in the restaurant. read more

Came in with quite a large group without a reservation but they were very accommodating and service was fairly quick. Most importantly, food was delicious!! read more

Rak Thai - Thai Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Food that tastes great same day and the day after as leftovers. Service was great and they had an open mic night which was a great vibe. Also enjoy a Thai iced tea. read more

Rak Thai - Pad See Yu with chicken - Thai Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Two words: Happy Hour. Loved my first experience at Rak Thai. They had great happy hour specials. Half off wine, $1 craft beer, and $10 special cocktails. $1 wings, and half off lettuce wraps and crab Rangoon nachos. Everything was a good size and was super tasty. The wait staff were nice and attentive. Everything was a good value. 4 drinks and 3 apps for under $45! Definitely check this place out. I want to come back and try the soft shell crab curry. Looks amazing. read more

Rak Thai - Happy hour fun! - Thai Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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This was an interesting spot. We came for the Christmas market which is located in the parking lot of the Downtown market. The downtown market is not the type of market I am used to. It has all the qualities you'd expect but also has a few restaurants. Rak Thai was one of them. We didn't eat but the food looked and smelled amazing. We just grabbed a couple of drinks. They had decent beer options and a nice selection of signature cocktails. The service was great and we loved the atmosphere. It's walking distance from just about everywhere downtown so I'll definitely come back to try the food! read more

Rak Thai - Thai Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Just fabulous! Best crab Rangoon ever! Service was wonderful and fast. Great live music. Definitely recommend.

I've been excited to check out Rak Thai, as the space has been vacant for ages and the Downtown Market has been without an anchor restaurant for a while. The space is really pretty, with plants and a beautiful mural and comfy seating. My friend and photographer extraordinaire, Olivia A and I met for dinner recently. We got the crab cheese nachos to start - it is a massive portion! We didn't know what to expect, but this could be a starter for at least four people to split. It was delicious, with crispy wonton chips, tons of shredded imitation crab, cheese sauce, and sweet chili sauce. For my entree, I got the drunken noodles and ordered the dish with beef. You can also get chicken, shrimp, or tofu. I got the medium level spice. Olivia got the crying tiger beef. Our food came out quickly and everything looked great, but our server let me know they made my dish with shrimp instead of beef, and asked if it was okay. I was a little surprised that they wouldn't have just remade the dish as ordered, but I went with it. The shrimp was cooked perfectly but I don't love tail on shrimp in dishes like this, as it's just kind of annoying to eat. The noodles were tender and the veggies were fresh. I definitely could have used more heat on the dish so I might go hotter next time. The steak was a big portion and looked so good. They still don't have a liquor license, which is a bit of a bummer, but I think it should be happening soon. It's a bit pricey, but the food was flavorful and tasty. I don't think it'll be my go-to Thai spot, but I'm glad we got to check it out. read more

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This is a really great restaurant in the Downtown Market. They have lots of seating and it's really beautiful with lots of natural light. The food is amazing. I love their drunken noodles and chicken wings but really everything is good. read more

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First time seeing this space revamped for Rak Thai and was immediately impressed with the interior! I love what they did with the space! We were seated and helped right away. Besides water I tried out the Thai Iced Tea which wasn't too sweet and tasted delicious! For an appetizer we tried the Crab Cheese Nachos! The wonton chips were so good and the portion of this appetizer was bigger than I expected! Loved this and want to order it again soon! For an entree, i enjoyed the crying tiger steak! The steak was super flavorful and tender. Loved that it came with sticky rice too! Wasn't a fan of the sauce and the papaya salad but i can be picky in those areas. Everything else was fabulous though! Would definitely recommend for those looking for some delicious Thai food! read more

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We love the vibe of this spot and it's a great addition to the downtown market space. The crab cheese nachos are of course the star! It's a huge portion with all of the best parts of crab rangoons in nacho form. Perfect for sharing. Plus if you go during happy hour they are half off! read more

Rak Thai - Crab Cheese Nachos - Thai Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Delicious Thai classics to please a crowd! And beautiful restaurant inside the downtown market.

I've had take out from Rak Thai a handful of times and was excited to see that they took an old communal dining space to make it into a full service in-location dining experience! The decor is absolutely adorable and I love the vibes. It's not too loud considering it's in the downtown market and their hours are extended beyond the downtown market (though, they need to update their website to reflect it). This makes it a little confusing because they actually have a separate entrance (with no signage, again - something they need to update) to let people know that they can come in between 7-9pm even though the market itself is closed. It's a bit confusing and the "host" stand is meant for inside the downtown market entrance so you have to walk a little bit to be greeted. However, it was a pretty good experience! It was really clear that our server was overwhelmed at the amount of tables he had so we were trying to be pretty nice and lowkey, but it was clear that he was a little flustered by our few questions. My friend and I are in search of the best Thai in GR and order the same 2 items each time: 1) Pad Thai and 2) Red Curry (both simple and delicious staples when done correctly). I was a big fan of the Red Curry (though next time I'd just upgrade for rice noodles vs rice). We got level 3 for both and it was a decent amount of spice! Nothing overwhelming but enough heat to enjoy. We got both items with chicken and I was disappointed in the chicken with the Pad Thai. It kind of had a fishy taste to it (like it was made in a wok that had seafood and not fully cleaned?) which deterred my ability to enjoy those pieces that I had to push it to the side. The chicken in the curry was delicious though! Given the cost and serving size, I'd definitely try it again and expand my ordering to something more. However, I don't really know if I'll go out of my way to do a sit down here, especially around the Christmas market time and parking being chaotic. They don't have their liquor license yet but when they do, the full bar with dinner will be a great add! read more

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Came as part of my 5,700 mile food tour. After taking a lap, I snagged a gyro for lunch but couldn't pass up the prospects of a red curry pad Thai...so I came back for dinner. Red curry pad Thai with chicken, rice noodles, egg, onion, tamarind red curry sauce, cilantro, and peanuts at a "bankai" 5/5 spice level. Wow, it was truly a top bite of the trip. I loved the fusion of the two dishes and finally a place where 5/5 heat lives up to its warning. The lime juice was a nice acidity to cut through. Had to eat it in shifts to cool down and it tasted just as good just above room temp! read more

Rak Thai - Insta: @mmmashterchef red curry pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

I ordered via Uber Eats the fried chicken wings and Pad See Yu on November 14, 2025. As I was eating the chicken wings, it became apparent that it was too chewy. When I turned the lights on, I realized in shock that the chicken wings were raw and uncooked. I called immediately and was assured that a manager would call me. No one called and I just called today. I spoke with the manager, Jesse, who told me that I should have called Uber Eats instead of getting denied via their message App. Jesse told me that it was over 24 hours and that Uber Eats would not issue a refund. Although I informed Jesse that I had numerous incidents of vomiting and diarrhea from the raw chicken, he was unwilling to compensate more than the chicken wings and Pad See Yu. He even had the nerve to tell me that he was making me the Pad See Yu for free and that me asking for two Thai iced teas was not going to be honored. Vomiting and diarrhea for 2 days is just an acceptable business practice here. Even after he saw the picture that I emailed to rakthaigr@gmail.com, he did not seem to care that the food poisoning could have been life threatening. I threw up everything I ate to no avail as I still got sick to my stomach. Don't patronage this establishment that does not take food poisoning seriously. read more

Rak Thai - Raw uncooked "fried" chicken wings !!! - Thai Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Great evening with my wife they had live music a young lady with a beautiful voice and she was a great keyboard player. My pad Thai was delicious "mild spicy" and she Thai red curry and thought it was perfect. "Medium spicy" our server was sweet and attentive not too much but just enough to make our evening special. I highly recommend this place. We'll be back when we come through Grand Rapids again!!! read more

I visited Rak Thai to check out their new location in the Downtown Market and I love the new space and the new menu! I ordered pad Thai and wanted to get crab rangoons and was sad to hear that they no longer have crab rangoons on their menu. However, they recommended me the crab cheese nachos and I'm so glad I tried them out! Who knew that this combo would be so delicious? The food was also only a 10 minute wait! read more

Rak Thai - Crab Cheese Nachos - Thai Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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I had the Pad Thai with shrimp on the hot level. When they say hot it's exactly that definitely cleared up the sinuses. The flavor was amazing. Paired with lime and cilantro this dish was one of the top pad Thai I've had in Grand Rapids. The atmosphere is great as well. The service was top notch, drinks and food came quick. read more

The vegetables fried rice was good ,the egg rolls were really good had to ask for soy sauce .It's pricey but worth the money,the ambiance is nice and on the weekend they have 7 pm karaoke.The server had a really serious look,did not smile,but maybe that's her personality,she did serves us promptly. read more

Service frm Dylan was excellent. Us 3 went in with the idea of a late lunch but ended up eating their HHr menu which was delish. read more

Rak Thai - Pad Thai was also delish. - Thai Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Located at the Downtown Market. Mochi Donuts are great! For this trip, I ordered Kimchi Fried Rice, Rak Fried Rice with Chicken, Crab Cheese Rangoons, and a Lychee Frozen Bubble Tea with Mango Popping Boba. Loved that they used sour kimchi - the best for stir fry and stews! I wish it had more kimchi in it. I also like being able to order the kimchi fried rice 'mild.' There's a little spice from the kimchi, and the dish was more enjoyable for me without burning my taste buds. My daughter liked the Rak Fried Rice. The Crab Cheese is 5 LARGE pieces. We couldn't finish all of our food, so we took it home and it reheated great (added a fried egg at home). Overall, the food fulfilled our cravings and my daughter was happy. I remember the food being much better in the past. Not sure if I would order these dishes again with these prices. read more

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The downtown market is super cute, I definitely recommend you walk around! The service was fine and the food was okay. The pad Thai was decent, but it was ordered with extra sauce. The peanut noodle had the potential to be good but barely had any sauce so next time I'd order with extra sauce and I think it'd be enjoyable!! read more

Rak Thai - Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Amazing atmosphere great service awesome food. The only downfall would be parking. Other than that must try!!

Papaya salad was delicious, served with rice puff crackers. Lemongrass soup was also very flavorful with a bit of heat from black pepper. Definitely give this a try if you're in the area! read more

Server was on point always checking up on you getting refills and clearing plates. Freshroll was on point very tasty however the sauce for me is a bit over powering. The drunken noodle with two spice is flavorful, it is one of the best drunken noodles I have had in Michigan. I would recommend it. Place is in a nice spot where there are lots to do or even if you prefer other food this place has other restaurants near by than can be tried at a later date. read more

Rak Thai - Drunken noodles - Thai Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Rak Thai a place where I tried Thai food for the very first time since I was in high school. It's also one of my go too places to eat. My favorite dishes there are the Yellow Curry pad Thai, either with their fried tofu or shrimp. As well as their Bangkok fried rice and their basil fried rice. It's cooked fresh, located at Downtown Market. And best of all...they also have boba there! Dairy free options and gluten free options feel free to ask them! I believe they are going to be explaining inside the downtown Market so I am looking forward to the new space! The service there is good, they also have Uber eats, however, highly recommended to stop by, it's such a cool place to be so feel free to by with friends or by yourself. :D (Also the second floor is such a vibe, there's a green house! So you can take your food to go and go upstairs to enjoy your meal!) read more

Consistently good take-out. Rak Thai serves up a specific product every time, in that quality hardly varies. Hey, sometimes you just need a trusty bowl of peanut curry noodles. Their "tamada" spice level is a solid medium. The hot is a real hot and not unbearable. Good Crab Rangoon! read more

Rak Thai - Chicken Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Very busy for lunch on a Sunday, I'd recommend ordering pickup if you're in a hurry. I ordered the drunken noodles and rakstickers (usually I just order a boba tea from Rak). Drunken noodles were a little tipsy due to extra sauce on the bottom. Noodle bowl had fresh ingredients (carrots, bean sprouts, a few pieces of broccoli) and good flavor. I ordered heat level 3/5 ("hot") and was sniffling through the entire meal. Nice smokey flavor captured in the egg; no extra protein added to my order. A lime slice was provided. The rakstickers were pretty dry on the outside, but had decent flavor on the inside. They helped kill the heat from the noodles. 4 bags of soy sauce were provided to go with the 6 rakstickers. It's pork and vegg on the inside. For the price, it wasn't a bad meal (drunken noodles, no added protein $11; rakstickers $7). I just wished the rakstickers were a little less dry, but hey maybe that's what the extra sauce at the bottom of the noodle bowl was for.... read more

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I've only been to Rak Thai twice, once for the boba and today for the mochi donuts! The boba was a bit too sweet for my liking, though to be fair I normally ask for 30% sweetness at other boba shops. The mochi donuts on the other hand, were delicious! My sister and I picked up the strawberry matcha and taro fruity pebbles mochi donuts and not only were they adorable, but they were light and fluffy! I definitely have to come back and try the other flavors! read more

Rak Thai - Strawberry Matcha Mochi Donut - Thai Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Pretty good spot. I love that I can customize the hotness of my meal. I'm a big fan of spice so I was surprised that their spice levels had me wanting water read more

Absolutely delicious every time. The new venue is gorgeous, the service has always been good and fast, and the prices are fair

We got bubble tea here and it was delicious! They have so many options to choose from. You can decide what kind of pearls you want and if you want it iced or blended. For people who don't like tea flavor, they have lemonade. The service was fast and it is located in the middle of the market. One side of the aisle way is for Thai food and the other side is for bubble tea. read more

Yum! We had the peanut noodles in red curry with tofu. It was really, really good. Really. Sauce was flavorful. Noodles were cooked just right. And, they nailed the vegetables. They were crunchy but not too crunchy. The tofu was also very tasty. Definitely above average. We got spice level 3, which made our mouths sing happily but was not too hot. We'll be back. read more

Review for donuts and bubble tea only! Had to get the popular mochi donuts when at the the Downtown Market recently and was not disappointed! I've never had a mochi donut but I love donuts and heard good things about these. I got the cookies and cream, which was so tasty! Sweet frosting and cookie crumbles over a dough that was chewy and lighter than a regular yeast donut. The only downside was a weirdly long wait- we only ordered donuts which were on a rack right behind the cashier, but we had to stand and wait several minutes at the end of another line. They were busy so I'm guessing it was that, but not sure. Just be prepared that it might not be a speedy in and out. I later came back and got a matcha milk tea with rainbow popping Boba. I found it to be just sweet enough and while the poppers were maybe a weird choice for the drink, I liked it! I prefer popping jellies over regular pearls. Again there was a wait there but it was 1 staffer making all the drinks on a busy Sunday so it was reasonable. Definitely a must try for a treat! read more

Rak Thai - Matcha milk tea with rainbow poppers - Thai Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Great food and fast take out service! The portions are perfect for sharing. I don't realize you can now dine in a regular dining area. Nice atmosphere. read more

Ordered the peanut noodle which isn't strong on peanut flavor and is on the sweet side, but I enjoyed it. Portion size is small. Comes as noodles with eggs and veggies. Protein +$2. Spice level 0-5. 2 is sriracha level spicy, but if you don't normally eat spice, level 2 will be too hot for you. read more

Rak Thai - Peanut Noodle - Thai Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

First time trying this place and it was delicious! Beautiful night so we sat outside and enjoyed the nice cooler October weather. Kimchi fried rice with tofu was so good with medium heat. My little guy picked tofu pad Thai no spicy and that was delicious. We also got the chicken with peanut curry medium heat and that was also good. Taro boba and passion fruit boba was yummy too. Everything was pretty good! read more

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I got the pad thai with fried tofu. The modest container under-sells it. At $14, it was worth every penny. Such good textures and flavors. read more

Rak Thai - Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Rak Thai is a solid choice at the Downtown Market and I'm glad to see that they are usually doing brisk business every time I head over there. We ordered one of their giftable DIY boba tea kits for the holidays and it was a big hit. Takeout peanut curry was decent, and boba matcha & milk teas were very delicious. The wait can sometimes be a little long and the area between the two counters can get congested. read more