The service was horrible. The waitress gave us to-go boxes while my husband was still eating. Why the rush?! So rude. The Pad Thai was very sour and sub bar to other Thai restaurant would not come again. read more

There's a reason this place is packed and the wait is long... the food is GREAT! Be prepared to wait for a table as well as for the food as it takes time. But ... once you receive your food it's nothing but Really Good! We had the following: Tom Kha Soup - it tasted really delicious. Wish it was served in a hot pot as it would have retained the heat better. Crispy Garlic Chicken - the chicken was flavored perfectly and true to its name crispy and delicious Fish three ways - the sauce that accompanied the fried fish needs to be bottled! Fried Banana- a must try! Cooked to crispy perfection! Overall great food, good service and definitely worth the wait read more

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Buddha Ruksa is a West Seattle staple and classic, and it is one of my favorite restaurants in the WS area (I grew up in West Seattle!). One of the best, and I always come back every time I'm visiting family. The parking can be tricky, but for the most part you'll be able to find parking in the residential neighborhoods. The restaurant itself isn't too big, so a reservation is probably best if you're going with a group of 4+. I went with a group of 6, and I reserved a table on a Thursday night. Otherwise we would've been waiting for so long. We ordered a panang curry, a pad see ewe, and the crispy chicken. The crispy chicken is a MUST everytime. I urge you to order it everytime. Although I won't lie, the last time I went, it didn't hit the same as it used to always hit. So maybe I won't urge you. Delicious otherwise. Buddha Ruksa also has delicious cocktails! Definitely order whatever looks good to you and you won't be disappointed. read more

Buddha Ruksa - Thai Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Ambiance is nice for a date night but most of all the "signature dishes" are the best. We tried 3 of them and shared. All were scrumptious! read more

The service was excellent and very attentive. We ordered the pad see iew and the popular crispy garlic chicken. Both dishes were delicious--the chicken had great flavor and a nice amount of crisp but did taste a little burnt. The pad see iew also had great flavor, evenly cooked noodles, but the beef was a bit tough. read more

Buddha Ruksa - Pad Phad See Iew - Thai Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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My go-to spot for takeout. Not a bad item on the menu. Everybody sings the praises of the Crispy Garlic Chicken but if you ask me the Khao Soi is where it's at. Generous portions, friendly staff and an elegant dining room. Not a drinker, but the cocktails look fantastic as well. read more

Having heard positive reviews by multiple people, I finally had a chance to try this place. Ambiance was cozy and service was attentive. The cost was really acceptable considering it's a restaurant in West Seattle. What we ordered: Bags Of Gold: very stuffy and served with good sauce but can be more moist inside Crispy garlic chicken: good flavor and portion but a tad over-fried and some pieces got burnt. Crispy duck with tamarind sauce: duck was fried to the perfect crispness. The sauce can be too sour for some people but for me, it's good Chili oil fried rice with shortribs: this is their monthly special and also our favorite. The beef melted in our mouths and the rice had great flavor Trout Salad: fish is good but the marinade is also too sour and I don't like that they put ginger in there Desserts are good but not super special read more

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a gem hidden in a part of west seattle that i do not explore, im so glad i found it as they have the best crispy garlic chicken :D honestly would come back to just order that as it was THAT good!!!! the service from start to end was great as they were friendly and very attentive. the space is rather small and sadly no ac so it was a bit hot when i came. i would say that they do well with the typical thai dishes such as pad see ew but also really excel with their drinks especially the mocktails. i would suggest the ruby of siam as i would definitely order it again! i would love to come back to try their curries. read more

Love the food! It's always consistently good. Highly recommend eating in and dining out.

The ambience at Buddha Ruksa was very aesthetically pleasing. I especially loved the hanging plants at the entrance--they added a nice touch to the overall vibe. We went for dinner and ordered spring rolls, fresh spring rolls, vegetable soup, crispy garlic chicken, and garlic fried rice. The appetizers were great--no complaints there! The vegetable soup was the highlight of the meal; the broth was perfect, and the veggies were spot on. However, the entrees were a bit underwhelming. The garlic in both the garlic chicken and fried rice tasted burnt to the point of being bitter. To be fair, we did order dishes with garlic as the star ingredient, so maybe that's on us. The garlic chicken was crispy, but also greasier than I would have liked. Overall, it was an okay meal, but I'm not sure if I'd go back. Maybe I just didn't order the right things. read more

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We order takeout from here all the time! It might take you a few minutes on hold to get through to them, but it is worth the wait. Usually always get the pad Thai and then try some other dish. The pad Thai is always delicious. read more

Great food, just bad experience from the older gentleman with glass behind the counter. Walked in, was not even acknowledged or greeted. When ask to put our names down he waved his hand shooing us away, if it wasn't for the kind server lady we would have all left and went somewhere else to eat. This isn't the first time I heard of bad experiences, more shocked this happened. Quite embarrassing especially when taking clients here. I won't make that mistake again. read more

Holy smokes. We were in town for a conference and stumbled upon this joint. I've never been so impressed with a Thai restaurant that didn't have Volcano Chicken on the menu. The crispy garlic chicken at this place was beyond imagination. We had that, garlic fried rice, and the steak entree for three people and took a full two meals home. This was the best restaurant of our trip!!! Our service was fast and friendly. The ambiance was delightful. read more

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I live in West Seattle heard alot about Buddha Ruksa and never went there - well my loss. This place is amazing and my fav Thai place in all of Seattle. They have their traditional Thai dishes like curries and all but also some different menu items which you dont get at other places. We called them and booked a reservation for Saturday dinner. Glad we did cos when we arrived at 7:30 PM their wait time was over 45 mins. We were promptly seated and ordered the following items: 1. Spicy Wonton: Delicious house made pork and shrimp dumplings served with our famous garlic chili oil. 2. Crispy Garlic Chicken and Tofu: This was really good. They serve this as an entree or app both so ask your server about that. Chicken was perfectly cooked and the sauce coating was very flavorful 3. Crab fried rice: The most flavorful best crab fried rice I have ever had. I usually find it to be dry but this place had it perfectly made so much so I did not need any curry to pair it up with. Huge fan of the crab fried rice at this place. 4. 5 Spice Duck Noodle: Delicious egg noodles with five spice duck. This was really good. The noodles had soaked amazing flavors from the sauce and the duck was cooked perfectly too. 5. Vegetable Spring Rolls: Nice crispy fresh tasting spring rolls. 6. Drinks: Blueberry Lemon Drop, Dark & stormy, Tamarind sour & Jan-Hom (non-alcoholic). All the drinks were amazing, tasted great and presentation was on point. Service was superb. The restaurant has a nice cozy ambience. Food was out in no time even though it was busy dinner time. Parking can be a pain at this location but you may get lucky finding a spot in the residential lanes. All in all I am a fan and I highly recommend this spot for all Thai food lovers. read more

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Very good food. Crispy garlic chicken is a must have. Cocktails are delicious. Atmosphere is nice too.

Food is excellent. I had the Short rib noodles. Amazing. Short rib Panang was so good. Definitely going back. Good atmosphere and great service. read more

This place was fantastic. It's in a nice corner one-story building bordering a residential area. The atmosphere was pleasant and calm, yet vibrant. All of the starters we got were solid. For an entree I got the thai fried rice and it was definitely a nine out of 10. At our request, they brought out a tray of hot condiments. Adding spice made it a 10/10. We also got the vegetarian basil stirfry. It was delicious. It did taste a slight hint of seafood flavor, but I still liked it. Everyone enjoyed everything we got (meats and veggies alike). The service was fine. They are not there to be your friends. They are there to feed you delectable Thai cuisine and send you home happy. Mission accomplished. read more

Was mislead multiple times eating here as to what is vegetarian or not. **BEWARE- they say that "fish is vegetarian" and say that "all the vegetarians say it's ok for them to eat fish and fish sauce". ** Vegetarians and vegans, do not get the crispy tofu. Apparently it is impossible to make without fish sauce and make sure to clarify multiple times because I've been told other things in the past. Bummer a place has major inconsistencies in communication about what is in their food. read more

The service can be slow if they are busy. However the food here is amazing! It might be the best thai food in Seattle! Dont skip the crispy fried chicken! read more

The best. I only wish it were easier to get! Seriously- it's not that easy, but it is worth it. This place is the very best.

Busy place, especially Friday nights. There's a bit of waiting if you don't make reservations ahead of time. Great cocktail selection with many different style of drinks. I wanted to see what the hype was all about but unfortunately the food is just ok. I tried the garlic chicken but was a bit dried for my taste. The ginger duck seemed to be the typical roasted duck but with sautéed vegetables over the top. The red curry chicken was also ok. It's a place to try if you're in this part of town. Pricey in my humble opinion. Cheers! read more

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Fantastic food and service. The garlic chicken is other worldly. My goal for the year will be to try everything else on the menu, and not just order the garlic chicken. It's a struggle. read more

Wow. I thought I knew Thai food then I actually tried real Thai food. This place is absolutely amazing. The seasonal grilled pork belly was absolutely phenomenal! The best thing I ever had in my life. The short rib fried rice was bomb too.. my one piece of advice will be don't get everything 4 star like we did . It's not burn you sweaty hot but it definitely creeps up. We had the short rib fried rice , green bean, pork belly , garlic chicken and prawn pad Thai... all winners ! The service was great , family owned and operated ! The vibe of the place just compliments the food so well ! My new favorite spot ! I can't wait for my next visit and I know I will be absolutely blown away again ! read more

Buddha Ruksa - Green bean , garlic chicken, pork belly and short rib fried rice ! - Thai Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Food is always excellent! Crispy chicken, green beans, and the Phad se ew are among my favorites. I always rate this place five stars for everything but we had somebody in our party who was vegetarian and so we ordered a tofu, Ginger, veggie dish and a green curry dish. Both were OK. Not a ton of flavor. But the veggies are always cooked perfectly, al dente, and plentiful. read more

Had a great dinner with my family on a rainy day. My blood orange margarita was amazing very favorable. My favorite dish was cashew chicken and the wonton wrap that was in the sample platter. I really recommend this platter, it has a variety of food items. We went at 5:30 pm with no reservations and were seated right away. Great place for an early dinner on Friday night. read more

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Just incredible food and service again at Buddha Ruksa. We have visited the restaurant at least a dozen times over the past few years, and we have never been disappointed. We have hosted friends and family as well, and everyone raves regarding the food quality at Buddha Ruksa. I always make a reservation as the restaurant is consistently very busy, and the table is always ready for us when we arrive. Great job Buddha Ruksa. This particular visit we enjoyed the fresh salad roll, the spring rolls, the green beans, the curry tofu and the crispy garlic chicken. So incredibly good. We also enjoyed the special red wine that was a very tasty cabernet from Tuscany. The service continues to excel as well. Everyone assists each other and the food arrives when it is ready, delivered by different people thru the experience. We will be anxious to return again to enjoy the nest Thai food we have ever experienced, beyond West Seattle. read more

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Easily one of our favorite Thai restaurants. Everything packs a punch and if you need more spice, like me, you can ask for a little chili tray and they have different options that truly elevate their dishes. Our favorite, like most others, is their garlic Chicken. It's deep fried to perfection and goes great with their chili and fish sauce. And with cold beer, it's a match made in heaven. I liked their papaya salad a lot and the acidity helps balance out the oil. This place is defiantly a local favorite. read more

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Amazing food as always. I never regret every time when I come here. Must try Crispy Garlic Chicken, Phad Thai, Spicy Long Beans, Three-flavor fish, and all of their Special menus. read more

I will start with the positive. I ordered takeout. The person who took my order was personable and I received my order on time. I ordered the Purse appetizer and crispy garlic chicken that was recommended from reviews on the website. Both were miserably overcooked. Chicken was so dry we couldn't eat and the purse appetizer taste burnt. We had to throw out both and make other dinner plans. Disappointing because I picked up just after they reopened for dinner at 4 pm and they were not busy. read more

Buddha Ruksa - Purse appetizer... very well done. - Thai Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Did takeout and specifically told them NOT SPICY ...... Bean dish was ultra spicy..... Their crispy chicken is the best . read more

Garlic chicken, drunken noodles and sticky rice are amazing. Amazing service always. I would fly 1000 miles just for their food, no joke.

Excellent Thai food, great staff, reasonable prices, what is not to like! Go beyond crispy garlic chicken, although it is always yummy. Fabulous stir fries, grilled beef entrees and great appetizers, bags of gold! read more

We chose this popular spot for our last meal in Seattle. We ordered the seasonal papaya salad, and it was the most authentic version that we've ever encountered. My son loved his beef phad kee mao, while my tofu stir fry - although very flavorful - felt a bit too oily. The portions were large, 1 appetizer + 2 mains (at a very reasonable price) were definitely too much for two people. The attentive waiting staff kept asking us if we wanted to pack the leftovers, but alas! we were sailing away the next morning, otherwise that would have been a great idea! The place was jam packed on a Friday evening, but luckily the well windowed side open onto a balcony, so it didn't feel crammed or noisy. read more

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Really good Thai food and with some of the best ambiance for a Thai restaurant. I rank this second-tier in the battle of Seattle Thai food. Under Isarn and Bangrak Market but above any given Thai place you're likely to stumble into. I've been here twice and it was consistently good. read more

ug, the "monthly special" is not special; I am a fan of BR generally and thought I'd try something new, but the below dish is more than underwhelming; soggy noodles, over salted, MOSTLY noodles (like $21 for about 3-4 ounces of chicken and MAYBE about 2.5 ounces of everything else except noodles?) :/ Oh, garlic egg noodle actually equals like a vermicelli (you know, the one you get at the grocery store). Definitely NOT an egg noodle. Big PASS. Disappointing. Baa Mee Gai Tod $21 Southern style fried chicken thigh served with creamy garlic egg noodle, wild mushrooms, pickled chilis and fried shallot. read more

Do yourself a favor and go here. Not one bad thing on the menu. The crispy garlic chicken is one of my favorite meals, if I had to choose my last meal I would pick that and their green beans. 10/10 food and service. Great option for sit down or take out. read more

I tried ordering takeout and after being on hold for 10 minutes, I finally made it through. The guy taking the order was very rude, ended up getting the order wrong, and I was unable to correct him as he immediately went to take someone else's order while having the phone still on. He quoted 45 minutes and when I got there, he said he didn't have the order. Complete waste of time and he was very unprofessional. In the end, I dined in as it was too long of a wait for another take out order. I tried 3 items and they were pretty good. Crispy garlic chicken: the chicken was crispy and the sauce that it came with was a sweet, tangy, sticky sauce. It didn't taste too garlicky but will definitely get this again. Pad see ew with beef: the favorite of the meal. Very good flavor with a slightly sweet soy sauce. Beef was good quality and not super tough. Will definitely get this dish again Panang curry (mild/level 1 spicy) with chicken: the flavor of the curry was light and not very spicy. There was a hint of spice but overall good curry. The chicken however was dry and a little tough. Overall good food but the guy in charge of take out orders needs to take a class on customer service and listening. read more

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Wow! This popular west Seattle restaurant is definetly worth the wait. For some delicious and flavorful Thai food. I would say they are pretty busy with their take out orders so patience here is a must. But once you do get your order in the food is coming to you very quickly. Everything here was delicious. My all time favorite has to be the crispy garlic chicken. It was very flavorful and had the perfect amount of crisp to it. Definitely will be back for more of this soon. Would also recommend the Tom yum soup, and the Thai fried rice they honestly go perfect with each other. Well it was very busy on a Tuesday evening so make sure you have your reservations set. read more

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Seriously underwhelming. I ordered their monthly special (Pork Belly) thinking it sounded delicious. I had no idea you could cook all the joy out of pork belly, but man did they ever. The hardened pork jerky cubes that I sat down to were not at all appetizing. My husbands Thai fried rice and pad Thai were "edible". But nothing to write home. It should be noted that we picked up and took back to ours to eat. About a 10 minute walk. read more

This is our favorite Thai place in Seattle! Parking can admittedly be a little hard but it's worth it. Service is always good. Disclaimer: they turn the heater on in winter to make it comfortable but they don't turn on the AC when the heat is crazy in summer which kind of sucks.. But the food is great! The crispy garlic chicken is a MUST order. Probably best with level 1 or 2 of spice if you like a little kick. We also like to order the flank steak which comes with a zesty dipping sauce that makes it taste even better. Lastly, the mango sticky rice is a must! They generously slice a whole mango which is super ripe and yummy every time we get it. We'll definitely be back. read more