For some reason this place no longer sells beer. Kind of a bummer as I really enjoyed the Asian beers they sold. They are still pretty quick at seating you. The food was still great, but someone at the table loves super spicy food and he asked for them to make it as spicy as they can and they did not. I got my entree about 20 minutes before anyone else at the table and even before the appetizer came out. That was a little frustrating since I had to decide to either wait and let it get cold or eat and finish before everyone else. I definitely will come back for the food, but I will probably just do a pick up order and buy some tsingtao and enjoy at home. read more

This is one of our favorite places to go when we want to eat out and still have healthy food. The spring rolls are our favorite, as well as the vegetable tempura. The pho and other soups are quite tasty and not overloaded with sodium. This is a great place to take a large family as the dishes are easy to share and large portions. I haven't found a dish that I didn't like and the menu has a lot of selection. It is very clean and appears to be family run. The booths are a shabby chic but overall the dining area is decent and the food is well worth the visit. read more

Ruan Thai Restaurant - Spring rolls, vegetable tempura, and chicken pho split into 2 bowls - Thai Near Me - Ogden, Utah

Get the Salmon Red Curry and fresh spring rolls!! My boyfriend and I love their curry so much that we've started trying to replicate it on a weekly basis so we can stop getting so much takeout haha. read more

I love this family owned restaurant! They really know how to make you feel satisfied and at home while your there! Yummy

In the area and thought we would try it. At first glance the building is a little run down. Once inside it's really nice and clean. Owner told us later they just took over in April this year. Making upgrades as they go. Menu is large and represents a great deal and variety of dishes. I had the Spicy Catfish. Wife had Shrimp Pad Tai. Catfish was great and done with beans, bamboo, peppers and Thai Basil. Very spicy but a great dish done really well. Big portion with rice on the side. Shrimp pad tai was also very good. You can pick from 5 spice levels. We also had the Calamari for a starter. It was great! Together this was a very memorable meal with one of our favorite foods. If in the area it's a great place to eat. They do take out which was hopping when we were there. Think when they get the place remodeled it could easily be a 5 star place. Like that it's family owned and operated. Look forward to eating here again and trying some of the great dishes they offer. See pics of our meals read more

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Just passing thru Ogden, Utah and stopped by for some Thai food. The staff was challenged due to being shorthanded. They performed better than expected. I ordered the Garlic Chicken & Black Pepper. I have never seen this offered at any Thai restaurant I've been too. It was delicious. read more

I have been here more than a dozen times BUT they ALWAYS mess up my order forcing me to drive 20 mins back and forth from home to get it fixed, never compensating me for the inconvenience or mistake. "Sorry" won't cut it anymore! Plus the food is mediocre, carrots are always raw in cooked food. I'd give them zero stars but I'm giving them 2 because my husband likes the curry. read more

Food was great!... until a cockroach crawled up the side of our booth and up the chair. Had to flick the cockroach off, which flew a few feet over. I was waiting for the server to come, so I could inform her and ask for a refund, as this instantly killed my appetite. Waited fifteen mins without even a glance from the sever, so I had to walk over to the kitchen and tell her about the roach. She promptly picked it up with a napkin and told us they're bug guy is coming to spray soon. I asked for a refund and she informed me they don't do that. She said she could give me a twenty percent discount.. on the two meals we barely even began eating before the roach interrupted our meal. Needless to say I will never return. Horrible service and if there are roaches climbing the seats... I can assure you there are more where the food is being cooked. read more

Ruan Thai Restaurant - Cockroaches greet you at your table during your meal. Don't expect a refund. They'll give you 20% off though... - Thai Near Me - Ogden, Utah

During our Midwest road trip, I decided to have a mix of everything, and to think outside the bun is an understatement. Why not have Thai food in Ogden, Utah? What's ordered were "Thai Style Chicken BBQ" Its soft tender chicken topped with chopped cilantro stems. The dark soy sauce that's put on the side, gives it a rich flavor. "Garlic Pepper Chicken" Its chicken breast cut into bite pieces, marinade with garlic and topped with onions. It has a hint of pepper but its light. "Pad Thai" Its been awhile that I've tried this kind of style stir fried rice noodles. You can taste the tamarind flavor in it. There's a good sum of bean of sprouts in this dish too. Everything tasted good and it's simple. But I wasn't impressed with the lunch combos in the chicken dishes, there's very little meat pieces. The rice portions were okay. However, they did make up for the house salad and delicious crispy wontons that comes with the combo. Also, the coconut soup was an added bonus. We got friendly service here at Ruan, and our server would follow-up with water refills. At that time there was a discount when paying in cash, and the total became reasonable for tasty meals that day. Inside is spacious, clean with simple Thai decors and the karaoke stage. We were seated next to a wagon wheel, so it has a little bit of a midwestern touch to it. Ruan may not compare to the big fishes in a big pond of Thai food places in Southern Cali. But it can be a big fish in a smaller pond here in Ogden as a good option. read more

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My family's first experience here was very negative. We left after waiting for our food for over an hour. They didn't forget about us, they're just very, very slow. I typically don't give places a bad rating for bad service but I can't tolerate waiting over an hour without even our appetizers being brought out. I suppose that means the food is being cooked fresh to order, table by table, so that's a positive. Fortunately we were able to leave without having to pay for food that they hadn't even started. And they weren't busy, maybe 3 other tables were there. I think they were severely understaffed, with one cook, one waiter/cashier, and one other lady who was helping with everything. If you have to go here, get takeout. It seems like those orders took precedence over the people waiting in the restaurant. By the way, if you give them a good review on yelp, they give you a free appetizer, so be wary of the high rating. I suppose if I lived closer than a 20-minute drive I would try this place again for takeout, but I wouldn't ever recommend eating in. read more

Gone are the days when you only had the restaurant choices within eyesight of the Interstate. With the internet and Yelp you now have the opportunity to identify highly rated restaurants that you would have previously missed. We typically like to try ethnic restaurants whenever possible. Earlier today we had to chance to try a Thai restaurant near North Ogden that was located 1.5miles from the freeway and was worth the visit. Ruan Thai is a stand alone restaurant with easy parking. The restaurant décor is nothing special but the service and lunch was excellent. We both had lunch specials that were very reasonably priced. They included a small salad and a desert treat. Ruan Thai also offers an extensive menu of additional larger dishes that were priced reasonably at less than $15. I saw other tables with numerous take-home boxes. Overall, an enjoyable lunch and much better than a fast food chain. read more

Ruan Thai Restaurant - Main dining area - Thai Near Me - Ogden, Utah

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This place is awesome! I ordered food there today and they forgot to add the extra peanut sauce I ordered, I had left and Richard called me and offered to come bring it to me! It was a great gesture but I was close so I went and got it! The food was Amazing! Their chicken pad Thai is the best! Thank you for being awesome!! read more

Service could be better.... we were there on a Sunday night and the there were only about 4-5 tables of customers and the food and drinks too their sweet time to arrive... including our spring rolls. I noticed that the table next to us already had their entrees, and one was asking for her drink and spring rolls that never came. Food was good though for Ogden. We ordered tom yum goong which was enough for 2 people, and we had to take our fried rice with fresh crab meat to go. Had a bite of the fried rice and it was okay- nothing to brag about. P/S they give out free salad with a sweet mayo-ny taste. This was pretty good and we ended up buying a pint of that sauce for $4. read more

Ruan Thai Restaurant - Tom yum goong - Thai Near Me - Ogden, Utah

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I love Ruan Thai, we've been coming here for years. My favorite dish is the Spicy Basil Fried Rice with chicken. I love their curry as well. It's all super flavorful and filling, warms-up great the next day, you will eat it all. I would probably give a higher score but we often order take-out. The dine-in experience is sub-par, it doesn't represent the great food you can get from this place. read more

First time visit...VERY AUTHENTIC! I had Po Tok soup. Nicely seasoned and flavorful. I appreciate not catering to generic tasting chain food eaters. I highly recommend Ruan Thai you shouldn't be disappointed if you you know Thai food. read more

Authentic and delicious! It's low key with amazing food. Fresh Vegetables and Soft chicken. It's must try!

-Don't be deterred by the restaurant's appearance! It does need some updated booth seats, but that's my ONLY suggestion! -We ordered Vegetarian Egg Rolls, Mango Curry with Chicken, and Cashew Chicken Stirfry. All three were seriously delicious! I am fairly particular, and I don't have a bad thing to say about any of the three dishes. -Service was excellent. I was expecting them to be slammed on a Saturday night, but they were prompt, and food was served in a timely manner. Each of the women who helped us were very kind and humble. We will most definitely return! read more

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I was surprised how good their curry was. Unlike most places in utah, i asked for spicy and actually got spicy for once. I will be back for tye great food and great prices. read more

We have had takeout from Ruan Thai twice and have been extremely pleased both times. First, the pineapple fried rice is the BEST fried rice we've ever had! The flavor was very garlicky and delicious. Their curries are also really good and both the tofu and chicken are well prepared. Coconut soup was also delicious. Orders were ready on time and staff is friendly. Highly recommend for anyone looking for good Thai in the Ogden area! read more

The food was so good here. On my way back from a trip to bear lake, I was craving thai food so badly. My boyfriend and I came here for a quick fix. We ordered waterfall beef, Tom yum goong, and papaya salad. All of it was so delicious. Service was good too. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive. I drank loads of water with my food because we got it in a medium spicy. She was nice enough to just leave me a whole pitcher of water. You know food is awesome when you get sad it's almost gone. I was so full and still couldn't stop eating. Will definitely be back. read more

Ruan Thai Restaurant - Papaya salad and waterfall beef with sticky rice - Thai Near Me - Ogden, Utah

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My wife and I agree that Ruan Thai is the second best Thai restaurant that we have ever eaten at in the United States of America!!! Never thought that we would discover such a gem in Ogden, Utah. Dropped by twice during our stay in Utah. Yummy Thai food is made here. Everything we ordered was fabulous! I had three favorite items here. The Pad Thai, Pad See Ew, and the Mango with Sticky Rice. Service was terrific, place was clean, generous portions, and reasonably priced! Wish we had a Thai restaurant in my hometown as good as Ruan Thai. Next time we are in the area, dining here again will be a priority! read more

Probably the worst Thai food we have eaten. We are used to fresh, tasteful, vegetables beyond boiled cabbage, seedy zucchini, white mushrooms and iceberg lettuce. Requested extra baked tofu and it was barely warm. Vegans beware. Ugh. read more

So, Ruan Thai. I was on my way to Dickeys but I landed in your parking lot. I like trying new things and as I always say, it's a either a win or fail. THIS WAS A MAJOR WIN! As soon as I got there I was promptly seated I believe by Ms. Nu, and had excellent service and even better recommendations for me as I had never had Thai. So, after impressing on me that the drunken noodles were good, I ordered that and a Thai ice tea. Ms. Nu brought a simple salad out but lemme tell you, their house made sesame dressing has to be THE BEST DRESSING I HAVE EVER HAD IN MY ENTIRE LIFE! That salad was more than enough to convince me that I will be a loyal patron for a looooooong time. Honestly I dislike salads, find no use in leafy greens but I tell you I finished every single leaf on that plate. IT'S THAT GOOD! the ENTREE!! DRUNKEN NOODLES ARE THE WAY TO GO!! Bell peppers, FRESH tomato chunks, crisp broccoli, baby Corn, tender chicken, tender mushrooms, sweet onions flavorful sauce and perfectly seasoned chicken. One of the BEST meals I've ever HAD. The THAI ICED TEA!! Look at the picture, stir, enjoy this Asian nectar, every single sip of this slightly bitter, sweetened, cinnamon, lemon and milk infused drink of Gods. Food this good is hard to come by. Forgo the Panda and step away from Mr. Chang and Maple trees. This is arguably the best non americanized Asian food I've ever HAD. This. Is. A gem. UPDATE 6-20-14. Let me just say this possibly has become my FAVORITE restaurant in the state of Utah. As soon as I walked in I was greeted by WSUs Women's Soccer coach who volunteers there (how sweet is that?) then after being seated I'm brought out a water. Then Mrs. Nu comes out to greet me and brings out a Thai tea and that life changing salad (She knew exactly what I wanted without me even saying it). Then she helps me choose between two lunch specials so I decide on the chicken stir fry.... If you have not been here for lunch, do come. I was brought out an ENORMOUS portion of food that consisted of a spring roll w/sweet & sour sauce (that was extremely tasty) about 1/3lb of perfectly cooked white rice, a so delightful bowl of sweet and spicy soup that TASTED SO GOOD! A complimentary bowl of coconut chicken soup that had me wishing I could marry their cuisine, and a heaping amount of tender juicy chicken with crisp bell peppers, succulent onions, carrots and green beans with fresh Thai Basil. Later came four fried wonton like packages of joy as dessert. The food was amazing. And when I say amazing I MEAN OVER THE TOP DELICIOUS. But what really stood out to me was how attentive they were to the other customers. The chef/co owner came out to greet me and I could find no other ways to describe him other than down to earth, humble and professional. I tried telling him in all the ways I could how good his food was and by seeing his face reaction you can see this place means the world to him. Going back to the other customers, I saw THE CHEF come out plenty of times to take orders, ask about the food, and even pick up plates. The server made every single customer smile, filing drinks, answering questions and Mrs. Nu would check on customers every 5-10 minutes, asking if anything was needed, how the food was or giving advice on the food. Never have I seen a restaurant where all of this was present in one place. The food, ambience, culture, the tangible, the service to the clientele. This is only 1 of 3 restaurants that I've been to, ranging from Nevada, Arizona, California and Utah that I will avidly support. This place truly deserves your visit. read more

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The pad Thai chicken was great can't wait to come back again. Can't wait to try more different kinds of Thai

I've probably passed by this place hundreds of times on my commute to work and I'm glad I decided to stop here for lunch. Lunch combos are reasonably priced (8.99) and the portions are great. I decided to play it safe and ordered the Thai Basil Chicken Stir Fry which comes with steamed rice, egg roll, soup, AND dessert. You just cant go wrong with stir fry, right? It was downright delicious without the frills. My brother chose the Chicken Pho (8.99) which had a sweeter flavor of the broth than other places but it was tasty nevertheless. It was a huge bowl (kind of like a salad bowl! Major thumbs up! ) So if you're looking for a Thai fix or you'd like to sit down and enjoy live Thai singers (Friday nights) and karaoke with your meal then Ruan Thai is definitely recommended! I'll be back! Minor Improvements: - Chili Oil should be ready available - Thailand is known for its many fresh beverages so I think expanding the beverage menu would be great! read more

Ruan Thai is excellent. If you are a fan of Thai Cuisine and are in the Ogden area, I would recommend giving it a try. I looked up the menu online before I went and was impressed with the selection. I had a bit of trouble finding the place, so I ended up getting there quite a bit later than I intended. When I walked in, I realized that it was only 20 minutes until they closed. I felt bad making them work past closing time and almost left to come back another time. However, when I walked in, the hostess greeted me with a smile and seated me immediately. There were a few groups in the restaurant who were still eating and even one gentleman who hadn't received his food. I knew exactly what I wanted, so I ordered right away. The restaurant had a nice atmosphere with many traditional Thai decorations lining the walls. The service at Ruan Thai was wonderful and the restaurant offers to take 10% off of your bill if you pay for your meal in cash. After ordering my food, it was a short wait before it arrived at my table. She first brought out a gigantic silver container of rice. I opened it up and that thing was loaded with tons of rice! That was quite a surprise as many Thai restaurants only give a tiny little bowl of rice even if there are multiple people eating. When my Chicken Massaman Curry arrived, it was steaming hot. The flavor was exceptional! I asked them to make it very spicy. Although it wasn't quite as spicy as I would have liked, it did have a little bit of a kick to it, which is better than many Thai restaurants I have experienced. I felt like I was rushed a bit as their closing time was nearing quickly. The server could tell I was feeling rushed and she assured me that I should take my time and enjoy my meal. She told me they had plenty of work to do after the restaurant closed and that there was no hurry at all. She came back to the table at least 3 times to assure me that it was totally fine. Well, I still felt like maybe I was keeping them late, so I decided to get the remainder of my meal to go. As I was getting ready to leave, several of the employees sat down to eat dinner at the far side of the restaurant. As I walked towards the door, they yelled across the restaurant to thank me very much for coming in. Everyone who worked there seemed so friendly and nice and it made me happy that I had chosen to eat there that night. Ruan Thai Cuisine had very reasonable prices, large portions, and excellent flavor. I was impressed and would definitely eat here again. read more

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Best Thai food you'll have in the area! The rare beef and meatball pho is insanely good. The mango sticky rice is a beautiful dessert!

You can't trust the reviews... The restaurant offers free egg rolls and soup for a good review on yelp. ALL in all it was a lot of blah and eh. read more

Not fancy or fussy, just down home portions in a Thai Restaurant. There's a ton of options on their menu, so you are bound to find something for everyone. read more

Taste are traditional Thai, Ruan Thai Steak Stir Fried is Awesome! Spicy noodle and Duck Noodle also delicious. Good Service.

Very good tasting Thai food. But better than the food is the customer service. The husband has a way of having a meaningful conversation in the short 2 to 5 minutes that I am there getting my take out. I have also observed this when he interacts with other customers. read more

Great service, great food! Love this place so much, our family has gone here for years and it's always been amazing!

I eat here almost one a week it's so good and the customer service is always great we are regulars now and they know our order and it's good every time I highly recommend their Ruan Thai steak stir fry!!! read more

Ruan Thai Restaurant - Thai Near Me - Ogden, Utah

Ordered basil fried rice with chicken (med heat) no flavor, no fried rice, watery, and no flavor. My husband ordered sweet and sour chicken- the sauce was literally orange water with no flavor whatsoever the Thai tea tasted really nasty like chemicals. I was so disappointed the food was really awful. read more

Yummy vegetarian and some vegan offerings if you ask nicely. The prices seemed to have increased recently which is a bummer for a babe on a budget. However I will continue to support this local business. Flavors remind me of good home. read more

Me and my husband love this place' we tried it on a wim and now go a few a month minimum! The lunch combos are perfect for trying a bunch of things at once. They pay attention to the small details'which I appreciate. There is always traditional music playing and the decor is colorful and fun and the rice on the combo plates are shaped like hearts! Very friendly staff and great atmosphere! My favorite items are 1.Beef Massaman with its intense peanut flavor and soft fall apart beef. 2. The sweet tangy Coconut chicken soup is dynamite! 3.The Basil chicken stirfry is very fresh and light 4. My favorite: The Curry Noodle soup! Chicken on the bone cooked in an intense flavored curry soup with fresh noodles,veggies and lots of pretty little details on top. **This place is a must try if you love Thai food and want to support local!** read more

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Went here a couple weeks ago for dinner. My wife had Pho and I had Chicken with Cashew Nuts. The food was good, but they definitely need to get more staff. There was only one person working the register and the floor so it took awhile to get our order placed, drinks, and food. It was also quite cold in the restaurant because the outside door was propped open. Not sure why. read more

Little hole in the wall, traffic and construction street in front was hard to get to. Was understaffed and couldn't dine in while visiting from out of town because of the Covid nonsense but the long wait and busy-ness of the two person staff was a good indication that this was good Thai food and they did not disappoint. The cream cheese wontons, pork pad Thai and the beef pad see which ordered spicy was worth the wait and very spicy. read more

I tried to update my last post, but I am unable to update it. So, here is my commentary re: service. Service, however, was very slow. Sunday night. Three tables occupied. Didn't appear to be any reason for the slow service. The server was more interested in picking up his tip from an empty table and cleaning off dirty dishes and checking his cell phone and making personal phone calls instead of taking our order. After finally taking our order, he delivered our complimentary salads- which were very tasty. However, he never brought us utensils. I finally had to get up and go ask for salad forks. Also, he never asked if we wanted anything to drink. In addition, my water glass stayed empty the entire meal. And, once our food was served, our server never came back. I again had to get up and go ask for to go boxes and our bill. I've never actually had such bad service. I suspect that you would have a much better experience if you ordered your food TO GO. read more

Best Thai food and service. Our favorite place to go when we want Thai food. They treat you like family which makes it all that much better. read more