Ruk Thai is a newer neighborhood level Thai restaurant in Bridle Trails, Kirkland, same plaza as ACE and Grocery Outlet. The menu is a good start with what I consider safe or approachable choices. Nearly all dishes are recognizable. They are not aiming to be the next Thai street food hot spot or featuring a new region. This approachable menu is a winning start. The dishes are well executed. The staff is very kind and sweet. The inside is prettily decorated (see photo), with tables in a L shape, bar seats. There are a few tables outside, too. With so many preferring take-out these days, their restaurant size is about right. The Food: Beef Salad, $20.95 - 5+ Stars It has been a long while since I ordered a Thai beef salad. Theirs is as good as I remember. Refreshing and crispy veggies are paired with tender slices of beef that aren't fatty. This is an ideal protein and produce meal. Highly recommend. Ruk Thai Sizzling Beef, $24.95 - 4.5 Stars This namesake hot plate dish is exactly as it stated - veggies and beef served on sizzling platter. The beef is well marinated and tender. Veggies are a good ratio to the beef. Very good dish overall. Kai Jeaw, $10.95 - 3 Stars The menu states traditional Thai omelette with thin soy sauce and cilantro on top. I was wondering what this is. The server said this is her favorite dish. I decided to try it. Well, it is exactly as stated and nothing else. It's 'okay' but not particularly interesting. Someone's homey dish, just not mine. Brown Rice, $4 - 3.5 Stars Kinda strange to rate a bowl of brown rice. I do want to say $4 is a bit steep. read more

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We recently moved nearby from Seattle and wanted to try this highly rated Thai spot. Ambience- this place is pretty cute and I definitely want to come back for the cocktails next time. The people who work here are so friendly as well. Their spice levels are not typical Thai restaurant spice levels (which I guess means it's safer for those who can't handle spice). Their level 3 was not really spicy and neither was their level 4. I think I'm going to have to ask for level 5 next time and normally at other Thai restaurants I'm dying by then. Tom yum- 4/5 this was decent, but I feel like it could've been a little more sour/flavorful for how much it was. Tod yun- 3/5 I have been craving Thai fish cakes ever since I ate so many in Thailand and had high hopes but it just didn't quite hit the spot. It tasted a little bit like it was premade a while ago / microwaved? Panang curry- 3/5 the coconut really overpowered the other flavors Chicken pad kemao- 4/5 this was solid, could've had some more wok flavor. Will definitely stick to this next time. Overall, I feel like the food was overpriced for the taste hence the 3/5 rating, but this is Kirkland I guess. Since I live so close, I'll still order takeout from here when I'm craving Thai food. read more

Went on a Friday night, the restaurant had a sleek, modern atmosphere that felt both upscale and sophisticated. Although seating was limited, the stylish decor, luxurious cutlery, and bar area created a great vibe for a refined dining experience. I ordered the Thai Special Vegetables with Chicken, expecting a stir fry in oyster sauce. Instead, it seemed more like steamed vegetables with chicken. The dish was underwhelming bland and reminiscent of boiled "sick-day" food though the oyster sauce itself was flavorful. Would I return? Probably not for the food, but I genuinely enjoyed the ambience and overall vibe. read more

Ruk Thai Restaurant - Thai Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

Craving for a good thai food, this place serves the best green curry and pineapple fried rice. Curry does not come with the side of rice, so order the rice separately. We also had their house speciality fried rice and spring roll and green beans. The restaurant was clean and pleasant ambiance. Service was fantastic. Budget friendly and great place to hang out for dinner. read more

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This restaurant just opened up two weeks ago and it's close to our house. It's cozy and unpretentious and has nice decor. Menu is pretty small but they have some of the favorites. The service was really good and servers were super friendly. Food was very good but servings were a tad small and pretty pricey. We ordered a ton of different things to try and everything was tasty. All in all. I'm glad to have a neighborhood Thai place that I can order takeout from when I'm craving Thai food. read more

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I believe this restaurant is relatively new and is a great addition to the area. We ordered the Pad Thai, beef salad and pork entree and everything was delicious! Portions were huge. Flavoring was perfect. Restaurant is modern and lovely. We will def come back to try more items! read more

Ruk Thai Restaurant - Thai Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

I wanted to try this new Thai place in the neighborhood. The ambiance was great - well decorated and clean. Kind of fine dine. The service was nice and quick. However I'm bit disappointed with the food. I expected more of Curry fried rice - but the rice was dry and quite bland. The green curry fried rice was pretty good. Finally there were hardly any dessert options - we opted for vanilla ice cream. Server mentioned they are still on limited menu for soft launch, but I would expect even the limited menu to be some of well-selected Thai desserts than just vanilla ice cream. read more

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Stop your search ! Ruk Thai is the real deal. Thai food can be incredible, but it all depends on who's making it. I've had expensive Thai food on the Eastside and walked away genuinely disappointed. Honestly, high-end restaurants aren't what they used to be...especially in Bellevue. A lot of them charge you a fortune and you're not actually getting anything high-end. It's like paying Birkin prices for a generic bag. (Carmine's? That's a story for another time, lol.) Anyway I stumbled on this place in Kirkland completely by surprise, and let me tell you again stop your search. The food is super high quality, and the ambiance is just as good. Clean, modern, tight. And the customer service? 150 out of 100. Like, wowww. Such a sweet, genuine level of service. If you're tired of paying premium prices for mediocre food, give Ruk Thai a shot. You won't regret it. read more

It's been a while since I have written a review but I really liked this place so thought I would share. These folks are located in the Bridle Trails strip mall area along with Ace Hardware and Grocery Outlet. ordered the Beef Salad that came with the right amount of spice and loads of beef. My husband ordered the Pad Thai and the flavor was spot on. It tasted like the genuine Pad Thai with tamarind sauce that my husband likes. I know we talk about "wok hei" in Chinese cooking alot but yeah this Pad Thai had that "wok hei". Large portions for a good price. Service is very friendly. Definitely one of my favorites and they're 5 mins drive from my house. read more

My husband ordered chicken fried rice and there is one tiny tiny piece of chicken in it. We paid for the chicken but didn't get any. I ordered the wonton soup and I had to pay extra for the noodles! What is this? The Spirit Airlines of Thai restaurants! Not coming back! read more

Ruk Thai Restaurant - Still looking for the chicken and we are already in the bottom of the container! - Thai Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

Great place for Thai food! They have a great selection of drinks and the food was delicious! I ordered the fried fish and it was one of the best ive had. Crispy on the outside but soft on the inside with a sweet and salty fish sauce over the top! read more

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This is my new favorite Thai restaurant. I like Thai but it's not my first choice and they all seem the same. The food here is the best. The interior is quite nice. Lovely wine selection. Ambience is not a typical Thai restaurant. Surprised this restaurant opened in a little strip mall that will be new condos eventually. But it's nice to have in the neighborhood. Service is good. read more

Went here for their lunch special on a Thursday and was not let down at all! Interior was tastefully decorated and there's plenty of space inside. The special when I went was pad thai and chicken and rice. Generous portion, and the pad thai was really nicely flavored. The standout for me though was the satay skewers -- they were REALLY flavorful and so, so tender. Legit don't think I've had a more tender skewer maybe ever haha! The lady who served us was so sweet, too. I've been waiting for a good neighborhood Thai spot, and I think this is my new go to! read more

This is the first place I've found in the Seattle area that was actually spicy. It was even too spicy for me. It is awesome. The furnishings and finishes are all very nice and show why it took so many months for them to finish the remodel. The service was over the top great. Every time I looked, they had someone watching the dining room and bar to spring into action if someone needed something. You can tell the staff cares about service and the food. read more

Wow! Had the Pai Thai as the standard for any Thai restaurant and it didn't disappoint Kind service Nice decor read more

great to finally have good authentic Thai spot close by to us. We love it. Great for take out or dining in. read more

Ruk Thai Restaurant - Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

This is a great new Thai restaurant in the Bridle Trails Shopping Center. The service and food are excellent!

I'm thrown off, the reviews had 5 stars and I can't say I would ever come back. The portions are small, light on protein. Flavor is far from any other Thai places like fern Thai or wisdom Thai. read more

Ruk Thai Restaurant - No protein ... - Thai Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

Outstanding and very friendly service, with full bar and extended wine list. But even more important is the food. Very fresh ingrediants, the chicken is cooked very tender. The rice is excellent. We had Shrimp Spring Rolls, the Beef Salad, Orange Chicken, Penang Curry and two servings of steamed rice. All were delicious! We will absolutely be back! read more

Everything was good and very fresh. Place looks nice gives it a touch of fancy. Service good very attentive and friendly. read more

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Delicious Thai food and attentive service make this a new, welcome addition to the Eastside. Super friendly staff, easy parking, and full bar will put this restaurant on my list of favorites. read more

Ruk Thai Restaurant - Chicken Fried Rice - Yum - Thai Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

Everything we had was delicious (phad thai, panang curry, spring rolls, stir fried eggplant). Amazing food, service and atmosphere!

1st time here and thought it was delicious! I will be back again to try other menu items.

Possibly the best Tom Yum we've had outside of Thailand. Lovely experience from the Siam Sunrise cocktail through the fresh rolls and entrees. read more

New Thai option in the neighborhood. Great hospitality, just the kind of family operation you can't find anymore. Had a stir-fried noodle dish with great texture and wok-flavor. They know what they are doing. Worthy of your support read more

Good taste, friendly service, price is high and quantity is low. Haven't Ben back but will if they improve the overall value. Other options nearby are as good or better for Thai. read more

Been so excited to have another neighborhood restaurant option, especially a Thai one! We ordered take out of two of our family's favorites -- Phad See Yew and Larb -- and they were EXCEPTIONAL! Our kids usually do 2 stars and found it a little too spicy, so we'll do 1 star for them next time. But I love that we can go super spicy for the adults. Can't wait to try more dishes! read more

Best Thai in Kirkland! Very cute ambiance, great service and super tasty food! Will definitely be coming back!

So good - great to have an authentic Thai restaurant over here. Tons of great options on the menu, full bar, and nice atmosphere. read more

Ruk Thai Restaurant - Pad Kra Pao - Thai Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

Really great restaurant that just had their soft opening on December 6. Very friendly staff and incredibly flavorful dishes. You have to get the pineapple shrimp curry! The spring rolls and chicken satay are also very good. Lovely decor inside along with a bar with a large tv. Please support this restaurant to ensure it stays in the neighborhood for the long run! read more

The food is extremely expensive, and the taste has changed--specifically the *Rad Na*, which tastes absolutely terrible. I do not recommend it. read more

Lunch specials are top notch. I want to come back and try the cashew chicken after having their pad thai and stir fried broccoli and chicken. Their cheesecake is more like a Japanese cheesecake. I loved their pad thai. I appreciate the thinner noodles and extra sauce. read more

Ruk Thai is a fantastic new spot! the food is terrific and as authentic as anything you are going to find in the area. a MUST visit if you are in Kirkland. read more

I agree with Jason V's review. I didn't notice the high star rating was only from 16 reviews. He nailed it. Food was only OK, and portions were small. We had to look hard to find only a few shrimp in the panang. read more

Came here for a girls lunch so we ordered everything "family style" and shared several menu items. Everything was amazing, fresh, and delicious!! The servers were so attentive and accommodating. The decor was super cute too! read more

Wd have been waiting for the doors to finally open on this neighborhood restaurant, and the wait was worth it. Great Thai Food. We ordered take out but the restaurant looks very inviting, and we are looking forward to dining in person. We ordered the Phad Kee Mao, Crispy garlic chicken and pineapple fried rice. All were great, especially the noodle dish and the garlic chicken (which was nice and moist). We are looking forward to trying the rest of the menu. read more

Great Catering! Six dishes to serve 30 people for a Saturday birthday party - each item delicious, hot, crispy, beautiful, well packaged and ready for timely pickup! Helpful and joyful support in planning - highly recommend Ruk Thai! read more

Ruk Thai in Bridal Trails shooping center is outstanding. Authentic Thai food, great service and beautiful inside design. Curry was amazing. So nice to have it in the neighborhood. read more

Food was very flavorful and fresh. The service was great and the atmosphere was very nice.