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    Thai Ruby

    3.8 (272 reviews)
    ModerateThai, Desserts, Salad
    Open 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    THAI RUBY ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Quiet
    Intimate
    Classy
    Dogs allowed

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    K E I T H J.

    Our group of 20 was seated immediately. Our server arrived promptly and took drink orders. Drinks were delivered and food orders were taken. After a very brief wait our food was delivered HOT!!! I beef with pad Thai. It was delicious. My first time at this restaurant. It won't be my last. Reasonably priced, large servings, and tasty. WHAT'S NOT TO LIKE?

    Pretty darn delish.  Mixed veggies & tofu.
    Pamela J.

    This is our only Thai in the Villages. It is good overall. Post covid they decreased their menu options which is a shame but whatever you get will be authentically fresh and delicious. It's a shame there aren't any vegetarian appetizers on the menu. Tofu and veggies either ginger sauce is my go to staple here.

    Shrimp with ginger sauce
    Nancy S.

    What a gem! Lunch specials are excellent! Traditional Thai cuisine with lots of charm. Service was friendly and efficient. Ambiance is upscale without being pretentious. I enjoyed the shrimp with ginger sauce. Very fresh and delicious! Hubby had the Mussaman curry with chicken. He enjoys spicy so he requested the Thai hot spicy level. Excellent! Will definitely return soon!

    Dining room.
    Peter B.

    This little place near Lake Sumter Landing is not a stand out, but it gets a passing grade from me. I thought the kitchen skimped out on my shrimp dish. And the sauce was a tad watery. But the flavor was good. I never like it when a server asks me what I had when figuring the check. But the team effort to keep my drink refilled was nice. I think the interior could stand a refresh. All in all, I won't seek it out, but won't stay away. A solid "meh."

    Red Chicken Curry

    We love this restaurant. Food is prepared and plated with care. It is always fresh and delicious. Restaurant is very clean. Service is always great and servers are dressed in beautiful traditional clothing. Prices are great as well as the location.

    Panang Curry with Chicken
    Kristin M.

    I eat here every time I come to The Villages! They have several delicious gluten-free options and the lack of heat/spice in their dishes makes my sensitive tummy very happy. The service is always really fast and friendly, and the dining room is comfortable and casual. Thai Ruby is my favorite spot in Sumter Square. Highly recommend.

    Chicken Green Curry
    Tami W.

    Stopped in for lunch. Had green chicken curry and chicken pad Thai. All delicious and gluten free! Restaurant was very full. Service was quick. They will increase the spice level upon request. Ambiance was nicer than the typical Thai strip mall establishments.

    Appetizer Sampler
    Jo B.

    Mixed feelings on Thai Ruby - there were a few hits, but the errors were too severe for us to give them a higher score. Arrived on a Friday early evening and promptly seated. First time visit to location and found the decor and staff appearance very pleasant. Booth seats are low compared to table height - almost felt like we were grazing at a table, it was so high. We were given time to review menu and then placed order. We only had water, but when they'd come to refill our glasses, they splashed a lot on the table, leaving large puddles. For starter we tried the appetizer sampler. Presentation on a duck decorated plate was good. The wontons and rangoons were very tasty, we loved the curry. The shrimp tempura was a bit mushy inside, and the egg rolls were ok. The biggest disappointment on the sampler were the spring rolls. fried and tough. We mentioned that to our server when they came to clear that plate. We then waited a good 10/15 minutes after our appetizer plate was cleared, watching food come out to tables that had been seated well after us and we finally called over our server to inquire about our meals. We watched him check the computer screen and call over the other lead server and then both of them left the dining room for a few moments. He finally came back and said our food was coming out soon. No reason as to what happened, but we suspect our ticket got lost - things happen, but at least step up and say what really happened. A minute or two later, my meal arrived and I was turned off by the presentation. I had chosen the lettuce wrap (which is actually an appetizer). I'm expecting 3 or 4 wrapped bundles on meat inside lettuce leaves, instead I'm given a heap of ground chicken and peppers and a 1/2 wedge of lettuce - guess I'm supposed to make my own wraps... We explained our dislike with the appearance of that dish and asked for it to be removed - can't even say how it tasted as it was a turn off. We still ended up waiting a few more minutes before my dining partners dish (pad thai) was brought to the table. While it was quite large in portion and easily shareable, we found it lacking for flavor and were not overly impressed with it. Being located at Brownwood Paddock Square in the Villages, there are lots of parking options and easy access. We're going to keep searching central FL for a better Thai restaurant, this one doesn't do it for us.

    Chicken soup and spring roll

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    Best Thai food in the villages with an authentic feel to everything they do. All dishes are consistently good. Great team service

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    One of my favorites for Thai food. The green curry chicken and a Thai iced tea are excellent

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    The food was very good and the service was excellent. It's in a great location to meet friends.

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    Phenomenal food. Beautiful atmosphere. Lovely service. My favorite place in The Villages.

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    Food is delicious, service is prompt. Ambiance is very nice. Quiet setting for special occasions.

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    The best in Thai food by far in The Villages. Don't be afraid to ask for spicy. All ingredients are fresh and tasty.

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    Great atmosphere and service. Would recommend to vegetarians good food give it a go!

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    The food is delicious. I'm a fan of Thai restaurants and this is a good one. I make a point to visit Thai Ruby every time I'm in the area.

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