I have eaten at many Thai restaurants, however, this place has got to be the WORSE! If I could give ZERO stars I would! We ordered the chicken lettuce wrap, large Tom Kai soup and stir fried rice with shrimp. The chicken lettuce wrap was mainly thinly sliced red onion with crumbled chicken, I asked for peanut sauce and was told it would be $4 extra, the lettuce was 1/4 head of iceberg lettuce, great if I wanted a salad but bibb or romane lettuce is pliable is usually used so you can fold it to hold the chicken, the Tom Kai soup was luke warm, in a bowl, not a hot pot and we were given a TEASPOON to scoop out the soup, not a ladle, I had to pour it into our bowls, the fried rice with shrimp was more like white steamed rice, the shrimp was almost raw, gray and just a tinge of pink, with the tails on and huge broccoli and carrots barely cooked as well, I doubt it even went into a wok to stir fry! The best thing I had was the unsweetened iced tea! To their credit they did take the cost of the chicken wrap off the bill. I guess because they have a captive audience in the Villages they can serve this subpar food and obviously those people that gave this place 4 stars have never eaten good Thai food! I could maybe expect 1 dish out for 3 to be so-so, but all 3 dishes?? No way...spend your money elsewhere! read more

This is a delicious Thai restaurant with beautiful authentic decor and friendly service. This is my favorite restaurant in the Villages. The curries and pad thai are standouts and the prices are very reasonable for a nice meal. read more

We have been here a couple of times. We love Thai food and consider this restaurant one of the better Thai food restaurants that we have been to. The people are very nice and the service has been great both times. We really love Pad Thai. Their Seafood Pad Thai is to die for. Perfectly prepared sea scallops, shrimp, mussels and octopus. Cooked just right. We RV full time and come here while we're in the area. We would return. read more

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This is one of my favorite lunch stops. The Waitresses are always dressed in elegant Thai dress. and the food is always served hot. If you have a choice of mild, medium or hot for your choice of sauce, beware. Even the medium is almost to spicy to eat. I stick with the mild and I am very happy . read more

Great Thai tastes. We started with the Crab Rangoon which was great ---- a little different with a light curry taste. I had the Tornado Shrimp which was delicious. The curry sauce was outstanding, The only possible thing that could have been better was that the green beans could have been a little more tender. My wife had the shrimp with baby corn and said it was one of the best shrimp dishes ever. Best Thai restaurant in The Villages. read more

I have long enjoyed eating at this restaurant. Tip: Ask to substitute roast duck for chicken in the chicken curry lunch special. Slight up-charge but well worth it - - I think it is the most delicious meal in the villages. Always friendly, good service, delicious food, excellent prices, excellent atmosphere. read more

Definitely mediocre at best - Venue is nice, and the staff was very efficient, even during the lunch rush, but the Pad Thai was so overshadowed by the sauce that it was almost like a soup. The Pad See Ew was better than the Pad Thai, but was quite sweet. May consider trying again, but not on my "definite return" list. read more

Whenever I come down to the villages I always make it a point to stop here! I'm not a huge Thai food person but this place makes me crave it. I love their spring rolls, they always come out super hot and delicious! All the food is very clean and is prepared nicely. The decor is pleasant and I haven't had to wait for a table yet. Love it. read more

Thai Ruby - Spring rolls - Thai Near Me - The Villages, Florida

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Had the shrimp pad Thai last night. Very mushy with about five shrimp. Quantity was fine but taste was very poor. Wife had the beef dish. The beef was gray looking. She ate about three bites. She said it looked like pork. No flavor. I tried one piece of her leftover beef tonight. Honestly don't know what kind of meat it was. It really was gray in color. Threw the rest out. . Our friends were with us and he stated that his was very mushy with no taste. We had been there in the past but had not been there in years. Don't think I will go back again. Felt bad about this cause we were with a group of 14 people and we were looking forward to a nice meal. we tried but can't go back. read more

Took my Mama to lunch while visiting her in The Villages and talked her into trying something different. Neither of us eat Thai but felt comfortable with the reviews. Service, ambiance, decor, and food were all very spectacular! I had pad thai and Mama had a fish lunch special that had some sort of spicy yet sweet red sauce. It was very flavorful, just the right price, and fresh. Wil try again. Server helps provide the right amount of spice and flavor. read more

Our dinner on May 15, 2021 was excellent. Pad Thai and red curry outstanding!! Would he Guly recommend this restaurant!!

What's the time I've had good service here and good food. I recommend red curry so far I think that's the best thing they serve! This will never be the best Thai restaurant but it's not a bad one. It's really clean and well decorated! read more

Very good food, skimpy on the protein and overcompensating with giant raw veg. I like al dente veg, but not raw. Food was good.

Came across Thai Ruby visiting my mother in law with my wife. We were greeted, sat and the waitress placed the order very quickly. Food was beyond fabulous! Probably one of the best Thai Currie's I've ever had and I LOVE Thai food. I had the Panang Curry and my wife had the peanut curry - both dishes were amazing! We will come here again for sure - excellent! read more

Smelled like cheese, feet and throw up my last visit. Had only been once before for lunch. Food was served color, ordered the vegetable soup. My friends pad thai smelled like vomit and her replacement curry was runny and watery. My food was just ok. I didn't think you could mess up thai, but this food was not good and service was just ok. read more

Nice place, quick service. But I had the broccoli beef lunch and it was pretty boring. Beef was cooked (boiled???) with no seasoning, gravy was sooo thin and flavorless. Hubby got Chicken Panang and it was tasty. Both lunches were fairly small servings. Even the bowl of soup and 1 appetizer were both a VERY SMALL PORTION! Don't go there if you are hungry. We won't be back. read more

I'm here for something spicy! Their menu has many choices spiced to your level of heat! The noodle dishes are excellent! read more

Thai Ruby - Cozy, clean and friendly! - Thai Near Me - The Villages, Florida

Great service, great ambience and amazing food! I can't believe I haven't been here yet! Right when we came in we were immediately greeted with friendly smiles. The restaurant is decorated very nicely and the ambience of the place leaves the impression that it makes a great place for a date or fancy lunch. The food was great and had just the right amount of seasoning and spiciness. The flavor was just perfect. Not to mention food came out very fast! read more

Thai Ruby - Had the pad thai, it was awesome - Thai Near Me - The Villages, Florida

My hubby is a fan of Thai, he said it was better than Thai Thani! I felt my meal was delicious and had to stop eating to take home leftovers. The picture I posted is pretty much after I ate half of my beef pad thai. As you can tell the portions were huge. This is our #1 Thai restaurant in Central Florida! We will be back even though we live an hour away. read more

Thai Ruby - Beef pad thai - Thai Near Me - The Villages, Florida

This is one of my favorite restaurants when I visit the Ocala area. Not only is the food wonderful (and I'm picky when it comes to judging Thai restaurants), but staff are very in tune with their customers. The last time I was there, I ordered a meatless dish and when they brought out our first course soup (something that's already included in the meal), they were thoughtful enough to bring me a meatless version while my meat-eating companions got a meat version. Not all restaurants are great about accommodating vegetarians, so it was refreshing to see one that is so helpful. I just wish I lived closer so I could go more often! read more

Personally would never go back they are lucky it's in the Villages, if this was NYC there would be closed. The place smells and the food taste like it was frozen and bland. I would never go back. So sad because I love Thai food one of my favorite. They need a chef who knows what Thai Food really is suggest you go to supermarket and by the pre- made and cook it your self. read more

Not sure how this place gets good reviews. We took our guests here a few weeks ago and it was lousy. Sent two dishes back (seafood) because it tasted and smelled aweful. The manager came over to find out what happened. He told us that no one else complained, and it must be us. Well, three strikes and you're out. We will not go back here. Yuk read more

Needed a Thai food fix... Really bad!!!! It's about the only one within a lotta miles and all I have is a golf cart for transportation. So, that said, I got enough of the needed fix to sustain me till I get home. Home they focus on the food improving as they have an opportunity to "own" anyone that loves good Thai. Giving 3 1/2 stars cause they existed in my desperate need. read more

Thai Ruby - Thai Near Me - The Villages, Florida

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I come to the villages every so often but haven't ventured away from 441. Tonight, I was in a mood for a drive. Although, only 15 minutes from where I was, I wanted Thai food. The food was good, 4 stars. I gave this place 5 stars because of their incredible customer service. The staff could not have been any nicer. I watched them with other tables and observed. I was by myself, sadly, usually am when I travel during the week. I felt very welcomed and almost as if I had friends here as the staff kept checking on me more than the regular tables. Everyone was smiling, laughing and in a great mood. I can't wait to return. read more

The food and ambiance is great with plenty of seating and quick service. The pad Thai is always delicious, fresh and filling.

Nothing authentic or exciting about this food.....I don't think most people in our area know what good food really is. That comes with time and travel. Avoid wasting your $$$ here. read more

Great food. service great an upscale Thai restaurant. Had pad Thai. With seafood. Octopus was rubbery however.

This was strange Thai food and the wait staff was a little rude. The peanut sauce was externally peanuty and overpowering of my tofu. The waitress also made strange faces at us when we were ordering. Weird experience. read more

Good service and Great Pad Thai! If you like spicy, order it 'Thai hot' for a great kick. read more

Very good meal and service. My Chicken Pad Thai and my husband's Shrimp and Vegetables were a bit too bland. More spice would have given a 5 star rating. read more

Thai Ruby - Beautiful Asian Tile Portrait. - Thai Near Me - The Villages, Florida

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Decorating is unique it's good once in awhile If you like Thai food you might like it

Food is ok. Been here many times for the Chicken pad Thai. Servings are generous. Have to ask for everything. They act like soy sauce is gold. You cannot share tea. Servers are not ever friendly. I think it would hurt them to smile or tell you thank you. Not sure we will go back. Atmosphere makes you feel uncomfortable. Place is clean. read more

Very good Thai food and friendly service!

3pm lunch after movie. 4 egg rolls, $3.99, they were the size of my baby finger! Entree ok, nothing special. I thought we would try the restaurant, but it's the last time. Just average, no wow! read more

I give This place is zero stars I know the food is good but we waited an hour and 15 minutes and still didn't get sat add a table the staff was very rude meanwhile they set tables equivalent to ours that came after us. Do yourself a favor go to Thai Jasmine or Thai orchid instead read more

Went for dinner the food was excellent. Portions were plentiful and the service was great. We ordered the Shrimp Glass Noodles and the Squid with Garlic and Black Pepper. We will definitely be going back! read more

Eat there all the time. Good food and service. Pad Thai is my favorite. Staff is friendly and helpful when ordering.

This is probably the best Asian food in The Villages. Great flavors and menu choices. The restaurant is clean and service is very good. The wine choices are average. The dining space is small but the ambiance is really nice. read more

Great Thai cuisine here in The Villages. Pleasant staff. We had the special Northern curry with chicken which was wonderful

Nice lunch spot close to the square ... clean, efficient and friendly staff ... comfortable