The concept is awesome. Small store front with nice folks taking your order. However the food itself is lacking. The pad Thai and Bangkok Bulgogi had too much sauce and left me guzzling water for the remainder of the night as if I was some sort of camel. The rak fries were not good and cost $3.50. They were not fresh tasting. I could taste the freezer burn on them. Not very many of them either. If u are looking to retain some water eat here. read more

Ran across this place and could not pass up since they have bubble tea! I'm always wanting to try different bubble teas and this place is one of my new favorite places. I got a matcha green tea bubble tea and it was made so differently than any other place I've been too. Instead of it being purely milk and tea, it was actually blended with the matcha and bubbles added after. I absolutely loved this flavor and would also highly recommend the taro flavor as well. read more

Rak Thai - Matcha green tea bubble tea that was actually blended! - Thai Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

I have tried most Thai places in grand rapids. I cook Thai food frequently at home.....the downtown market has become a place that I venture to to get a quick bite from time to time and today I decided to try rak Thai. I'll say this as kindly as possible......I've never had such bad Thai food in all of grand rapids. The drunken noodle was so loaded with soy that I couldn't taste the vegetables nor the garlic and basil notes that were listed as being a part of this dish. The presentation was nice with the fresh sprouts and carrots as well as the shaping of the veggies but even the tofu was mushy and lost in the dish. I completed the meal feeling the need for gallons of water and to check my sodium levels for the day. The fresh rolls were both a visual disappointment as well as lacking flavor. The lettuce inside of them was browning and the noodles inside were mushy. When I unwrapped them they were dated to expire today as well so it made me wonder how long they had been sitting in the cooler. The "peanut sauce" was a heavily soy based sauce and I was not pleased with that either. I love fresh rolls and being a chef myself I wouldn't have presented what was presented to me today to a guest in any establishment I worked in. The best part of my meal was the coconut juice. read more

It is kind of hit or miss. One week I will go my meal will be excellent. I can go 2 weeks later and it will be mediocre at best. I go back, keeping my fingers crossed that it will be a good week. Service is fine, they are usually very polite and helpful. read more

Solid lunch food. Extremely fast and a good portion for a reasonable price. It is well seasoned and spicy! I ordered the pad thai today at spice level 5 out of 5. I was happy that the hottest spice level was just that. It delivered on the heat. It might not be the most au then tic Thai I have every had, but delicious. The chicken was tender and so was the tofu I added. Also, it wasn't too greasy. The noodles were perfectly al dente with a good chew to them. I did find it a bit on the sweet side, although I could taste the hint of fish sauce. I was barely able to finish a third of the bowl. It was nicely garnished with onions, fresh carrots, bean sprouts and cilantro. (I wouldn't have argued with extra sprouts and cilantro!) A lime wedge came in the bowl as well. The service was quick and attentive. There were probably three other people waiting for their order. With only two people working the counter and "kitchen", it was extremely efficient. The moment I stepped to the counter, the polite man took my order and then resumed cooking. They said it would take ten minutes. One quick lap around the market it was ready. The best part about this location is taking your food to the second level and eating inside the greenhouse. read more

I'd eat from here everyday if I could. Absolutely flavorful! I'd give it 5 stars easily but I always still seem hungry for more (not sure if it's due to the quantity or the flavor). read more

This Thai establishment has a great menu and everything is expertly and freshly prepared. Servings are generous. I ordered the Bangkok bulgogi with kimchi with beef and it was great. It has a walk up counter, so you can order as take away or on a tray to enjoy anywhere in the Downtown Market. read more

I wish I didn't live all the way in California I'd eat here everyday! Can't wait to go back some day!!

We are vegan, so we order "orange tofu" (instead of chicken) with extra veggies. My kids like the Rak fries, the Bubble Tea with bursting boba, and Drunken Noodles too. read more

This is our go to Thai Restaurant! I love the Orange Chicken and the option to pick your hotness level. We have not been disappointed with any of the dishes we've tried. The service is fast and they also deliver through Ubereats. read more

So I like spicy food. I enjoy eating meals that make sweat bead up on my forehead. I've eaten, and enjoyed, authentically hot Thai food several times. Michigander palates are not exactly renown for their appreciation of capsaicin. So when I found myself in front of a Thai fusion food stand in Grand Rapids, I figured ordering my curry noodles at 5/5, or BANKAI!, level spice would be a tasty treat and maybe help get rid of my cold. This... was not the best choice. This was probably the spiciest meal I've ever had. It went beyond hot to chilling. I had to get a glass of whole milk when I was done. Flavors seemed decent though, so give it a shot, but beware of Bankai unless you want to cry. read more

Far better food than you'd expect to find in a food court, with friendly and helpful service. My pad Thai was surprisingly good, and at $8.50 a good value. The dumplings, however, probably came out of a bag from the food service company and the sauce served with them was awful, not to mention not very Thai. I'd certainly go back and try the other entrees. read more

Delicious Thai food in a convenient location with great prices! I can't stress enough what a worthwhile lunch experience this is. Their quality is consistent, their service is helpful and fast, and they have a wide variety of different dishes to try. Even people who don't care for spicy food can find something here as the spice levels are completely customize-able for each dish. I eat here whenever I want a fast and nutritious lunch downtown without the lines, bonus points to the downtown market for free half hour parking! read more

I would have given this fav lunch spot a solid 5 but over the last year the ingredients and flavors have been disappointing more and more. Such a shame because this was always a reliable spot in the past. As I chew on (once again) very tough meat, I'm thinking where to go next if it doesn't improve here soon. (And I hope they will!) read more

I got my food delivered through Uber Eats and it was not a good experience. I got pad thai and chose veggies for the protein option, and besides the veggies it was already supposed to come with they only gave me 2 pieces of broccoli and a couple pieces of zuchinni, so my pad thai was mostly just noodles and sauce. Also, it came with so much sauce that it was basically a noodle soup. Definitley not worth it for the price. read more

My go to and all Time favorite Thai place their fried rice and rak fries are so good and are perfect portions for me, they've never gotten my order wrong and get done fairly quickly read more

My second favorite Thai place and absolute favorite Boba place. They are always willing to make adjustments to dietary needs without protest. You can order over the phone and pick it up 5-10 minutes later (the tea is never melted too!). They actually open at 11 and not 10 which I hope they'll fix on the website. The punch card program is great but otherwise there's not many/any coupons ever available, you do have to eat outside but there's plenty of space and shade though. read more

Would never return. They messed up my order and told me that if I wanted a new one, I would have to pay for it.

Tried this place on a whim. I wanted something hot and spicy but filling, and they didn't disappoint. I ordered the orange chicken with the Rak Hot sauce on it. It is delicious! I will definitely go back again read more

Middle of the road American-Thai food. Not the most authentic I've ever had but it's not a bad option if you happen to be in the market. The ordering process is similar to the other market vendors- order at the register and it comes out in about 5-10 minutes. I ordered Pad Thai with tofu and was filled with my dinner sized portion. I'm not someone that likes thing super hot and to be safe I ordered mild (everyone's mild/medium/hot can be all over the board). The mild was pretty bland though-like, it would be appropriate for kids who don't like anything spicy at all. If you like some kick, go up a notch or two. I will say, their bubble teas looked amazing and I had wished I had gotten one! The bubble teas are next on my list to try! read more

One of the many places inside the Downtown Market that are great. I've only had the Rak fried rice, drunken noodles, and their bubble tea. I love the fried rice and the bubble tea. There are over a dozen flavors to choose from. read more

By far THE BEST pad Thai I've found in GR. The service is a little off but the food is AMAZING. Definitely worth trying out- you won't regret it. I'm pretty surprised at the other reviews on here. The food is awesome. read more

Sooo good! The fresh rolls are so amazing!! The dipping sauce is perfect. I love that you can get fries here you they are delicious and the spicy ketchup is and amazing combo. The drunken noodles are my favorite! read more

Ate at Rak Thai tonight. The flavor was good and the meal seemed fresh but hardly made it home before my husband and I both got sick off from different meals. Will be picking another Thai restaurant next time. read more

Quick, fresh produce, and your choice of protein. I had the Red Curry Stir Fry with Shrimp on a bed of Basmati Rice. Delicious and just the right amount of heat. I enjoy spicy food and I am glad they did not tone it down. This is a great little restaurant in the Grand Rapids Downtown Market. So glad we have something like this in our city now. read more

I love Thai food and order whenever I have the chance. While at the Downtown Market, I decided to try Rak Thai. I really wanted to like my fresh spring rolls and Pad Thai. The spring rolls were ok. The peanut sauce was the best part. My Pad Thai had no flavor at all. The shrimp was very over cooked in both. Unfortunately I don't think I'll be going back. read more

Coconut lemongrass has a green curry flavor to it and it's delicious also love the boba tea taro root flavor is spot on

The whole market is so beautiful! We are vegetarians and they had substitute for most of their menu items. The food was quick and very delicious! Will come back if ever in town! read more

We tried the Pad Thai and Bulgogi. The bulgogi tasted like it just came out of a cheap chinese restaurant. The pad thai was just ok. Nothing special. Not much peanut flavor and weak on toppings, mostly noodles. read more

Food is extreamly high is sodium, had a head ache from it after eating. Would not recommend going there if you are sensitive to sodium. I orderd the pad Thai with chicken. It was good but they unfortunately are not using all real ingredients cause there's alot of sodium :/ read more