They are open for lunch on Saturdays. Yelp shows they don't open til 4. My daughter and I met in Rutherford to ride bikes on the Thermal Belt Rail Trail. She lives in Asheville and I live in Charlotte, so good halfway point. This restaurant was a great finish to our day! The food and the service were great. If we meet in Rutherford again, we will return to Rutherford Thai. read more

Visited for late lunch / earl dinner. Had Thai dumplings as appetizer. Very tasty; packed with meat. My wife had green curry with shrimp. Nice size shrimp worth the extra cost. Asked for a little extra spice and got a nice moderate spice. Wonderful taste. Only less favorable item was the eggplant used: purple eggplant (Japanese?). We prefer the 'normal' kind. I chose the Kaprano (sp?) with chicken. The garlic sauce was addictive with just low level spice. The vegetables were fresh and delicious. Only down side is lack of alcohol service. And tea selection does not include oolong; either jasmine or green. Clean interior. We arrived at 3:00 but 5 other customers entered after us. Service was fast for everyone. read more

We love Thai food and use to eat at a bunch of different places in Vegas. We have been looking for a good Thai place that compares to what we were use to. This is on a side street and without looking on yelp I had no clue it was here! We both ordered Curry. It was good a bit different than the way other places make it. I can only imagine this is the more authentic way and not americanized. I could taste the spices and it had a good taste to the curry. The only thing was it was a bit thinner than what we like. I guess were use to it having more coconut milk in it.You can order it the way you want spicy or not much. I said id like mine a one my husband ordered his a 3. They were both perfect on spice. A young girl waited on us she was friendly, I think the owners were running the place, as for price its a bit higher than some for less food. We didn't feel we got enough rice for the two of us and we had to order a little more. My husband was actually still hungry when we left. It was good but not sure it is a place we would rush back to. read more

The larb is incredible. To the point where the main course is almost a let down because the larb app is so freaking good. Everything else is good, but I'm clearly in love with that larb. Portion sizes are a little small imo, but I can't really complain. read more

Yummy food !!! Love their curry and pad Thai! They give pretty fast service as well so that's nice.

Good Thai restaurant. Chicken curry was very good. Prices are very reasonable. The service was not very impressive, but did get the job done slowly. read more

Gone down hill since the pandemic I gave it a few chances since then and I wasn't satisfied with the food anymore.

Best food in a 100 mile radius! 100% guarantee. You will love what you eat here. The food is fresh, authentic, and the best Thai food that you will ever eat. Guarantee that. read more

I hate to do this but this has to be said. Rutherford Thai needs to stop being greety and hire some help, one server to at least get you a drink while you wait 30 min for your appetizer and another 30 for your meal, all in sitting here for 1.5-2 hours for Thai food is not for all. It's always just him and her doing EVERYTHING! The food is wonderful but the dine-in experience is why I have 1 star. We are not ever in any hurry but that's way too much or a wait, dying of thirst just to get a drink. And don't come at me Karen's with why post 1 star, it's my feedback with my 5 trips back because like I said, food is good but dine-in sucks and it's too bad we don't have any other Thai options in Ruffton or we would just spend our money there! read more

So far we have tried Pad Thai and Drunken Noodle! Can't wait to visit again to try more! Delicious!! read more

Every time we visit town it's randomly closed . Locals recommend it but have not been able to visit yet

Food is great service is the opposite. Not that the young ladies that work there know better but they should at least greet you when you walk in. At least after a few minutes say hello. I interjected and got service I was the 3rd table. If you want good eats and don't mind sub par help, this is your jam read more

This is my new favorite restaurant. Had to twist my hubbie's arm because he didn't think he liked Thai food, but half the restaurants in town were closed for the holiday, so he didn't have many options. Let me just say he is now a convert! They were slammed, every table full, but the service was efficient and pleasant. The food was definitely worth the wait - crisp, colorful vegetables and tender chicken, in a light, flavorful broth. I was too full to try the sticky rice with mango, but we will definitely be back. read more

Fantastic food. Best Thai food. Love the cashew chicken. Cute, tiny spot. Tony is the best.

Loved the food!! Shared the Pad See Ew with beef and Panang Curry with chicken during their lunch special ($9.95 per entree until 3 pm)! Pad See Ew's noodles were perfectly soft but would have liked a more generous serving of beef. Panang Curry has an irresistible peanut curry that left me scraping the bowl for every drop. Two not-so-great things: (1) the Thai Iced Coffee was way too sweet, almost sickly, for my taste, and (2) the waitress could have checked in on us more--we had to find her to finally get the check. Other than that I enjoyed a nice lunch here! read more

It breaks my heart to write this review, but Rutherford Thai really messed up tonight. We even gave them a chance to make it right, and they somehow messed that up as well... Our server was very sweet, and I don't believe it was her fault at all, but only two of our five entrees arrived initially. A third arrived about ten minutes later, but it had several ingredients that we'd asked to be excluded, so we let them know and they took it back to the kitchen to be remade. At this point, two of the entrees still hadn't arrived. After fifteen more minutes passed, the waitress returned and told us that they'd forgotten to make the other two entrees, one of which was pad thai with just noodles and sauce, something you'd think that a thai place should be able to do relatively easily... The other missing entree was ordered exactly as it appeared in the menu, no changes. Just forgotten. They brought the final two dishes out, and one of them turned out to be incorrect (requested with no peanuts, pad thai noodles and sauce only). The waitress again said that she'd made it clear to the kitchen what the dish was supposed to be, but they must have misunderstood. The two waitresses on duty tonight kept checking on us and apologizing profusely. It was about 40 minutes from the time the first entree arrived until the final entree arrived. And when the check came, we were surprised that we had been charged in full for the incorrect and extremely delayed dishes - any gesture, no matter how small, like making one of our appetizers free, would have gone a long way. So when we gently brought it up to the waitress, the manager told her that, and I quote, "Because there was so much confusion, we had to throw a lot of food away. And so we have to charge you." Like many of the other negative reviews, when the food and service is good, it's really good - but when it's bad, it's frustratingly, incomprehensibly bad... And our first experience there had been good! We love thai food, and we love the fact that a smaller town has access to other culture's food, but it was such a terrible experience, I don't think we'll be able to eat here again. And to think that just a little consideration - the owner/chef herself coming out to apologize, shaving off the slow entrees of the bill, offering something for a future visit - could have saved us from having to write this, and probably kept us as returning customers... at least now we have a chance to check out some of the other spots around Rutherfordton, and we'd recommend that others do the same! read more

Best Thai Restaurant I've ever been! (And I've ate at many) Everything is flavorful and service is always great. Good portion size. Current favorite dishes are Green Curry and Pad See Ew. Current favorite appetizer is Garden Rolls. Fresh veggies, always. Even the Thai Tea is the best - perfect amount of sweetness and cream. I go here everytime I'm in town and it's consistently delicious! read more

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They have the nest Thailand food I've ever had! The braised duck is so yummy I would totally recommend trying it! Everything else is great there as well. read more

Ever finish a meal that was so yummy that you are inclined to order it all over again?? That's how I feel right now. Ordered the Garden Rolls, house salad with ginger dressing, and Panaang Curry with chicken. Hubby and I split everything and man o man, was it amazing! If you're looking for Thai food in Rutherford county, you have to find this little place! read more

Always good. Can't go wrong with anything on the menu. One of our favorite places. It's worth the wait

Really good for the area, cozy and tasty. No complaints. Suffers just a bit from protein fatigue that is the use the same chicken the same style of cut and the same portions in every chicken dish read more

This place is crazy good. We love the chicken satay, green and red curry, bing bah something of chefs special menu and drunken noodles. We usually get take out as the dining room is small. Totally delicious. read more

I really liked it, it's a nice little restaurant in the town and it's pretty hidden so it had like it's own asthetic, the food is great a delicious and they have great customer service, it's perfect for a date, or anything like that, also good for families! read more

This place was a little gem. I haven't really had good Thai food since I left the West Coast. I'll swing through this little town and this Thai restaurant was to die for. It had really authentic Thai food and was very enjoyable. The customer service at the place was really good. I would recommend stopping in if you're going through North Carolina. read more

Rutherford Thai - Thai Near Me - Rutherfordton, North Carolina

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My go-to for local Thai. Always good, always fresh. Lunchtime is busy but they will get you in and out fast. Drunken noodles and curry puffs are my absolute fav! read more

We love that the small town of Rutherfordton has a Thai place and it is really good. I love their curry puffs they are like a dessert appetizer!! Amazing! I would highly recommend for the food is amazing! I also love all their options. I don't eat meat so almost any dish you can get without meat and add tofu or just more vegetables. read more

So good that I ate here two nights in a row. The pad Thai is perfectly cooked, it had just the right amount of peanuts, chicken, egg, and green onion! The second time I ordered extra sauce because it wasn't quite to my liking of flavor, that extra sauce made it perfect! Their Thai teas are the best that I've had, and I've eaten and drank at many Thai places in my life. After all, it is my favorite food! I also fell in love with their Thai dumplings. The curry puffs were rather sweet which I was not expecting but the puff was crispy and flaky delicious. Love, love, love it! You have a new regular! read more

We recently moved to the area and have been trying all the local eats. What a relief to find really good Thai food so close! Starting with spring rolls that were so hot, crisp and so tasty. We had the Pad Sew Ew and the Siam Flaming Beef for our dinner. Both were full of flavor and so yummy! Can't wait to try everything else on the menu! read more

This place surprised me in such a good way. I honestly did not expect to find really great Thai food here but wow, go for the drunken noodles and you will not be disappointed! read more

The shrimp potpourri and drunken noodles are wonderful. Loved it and will definitely be back.

Always fresh and the garden rolls are amazing! Had their tofu pad Thai for the first time and was pleasantly surprised with how good the tofu was. read more

Do not rely on the posted hours. Their food is good but they open and close on a whim. Definitely can't count on them.

Authentic Thai right in downtown. Good for lunch and dinner. I recommend calling ahead if you want to takeout.

OMG!!! What an awesome restaurant. Everything we ordered was amazing. Even the side order of white rice was great. I've could have just eaten the rice alone. read more

Recommended by one of the wineries we visited while in the area, the little town of Rutherford was on our way back to Charlotte. It was a little difficult to find even with GPS, it's one block off Main Street at 2nd St, easy parking right outside of the entrance (no access to 2nd St from Main Street only a pedestrian walkthrough. Entrance has a large number of plants in the windows and a small sign above the entrance. So glad it was recommended. We were the only ones there when we arrived but over the hour numerous other locals as well as several getting takeout also came in. I got the Red Curry with chicken and rice, 3 star (spice level), I like it hot but not so hot I have to keep asking for water. I really enjoyed the food. Note they do not have beer or wine, I asked about a beer and ended up with water. Great little place if your in the area and like Thai food as much as I do! I'm a fan! read more

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Service SLOW-food was Excellent! Came for lunch on a Wednesday. The restaurant has six booths and two party size tables, so it's a fairly small front of house. However, they could have employed more than one server for the lunch rush. We got there before several other tables, so we were helped rather promptly. However, saw a few people up and leave due to the wait time to order. I have a close friend from Thailand that owned a restaurant in Asheville which gave me a pretty good expectations for authentic Thai. The massuman curry was spot on, and the steamed rice perfectly prepared. The Thai tea with cream was excellent! Meals came in a timely manner for us and all patron around us once we ordered. which is a sticking point for me. Great food, but service could vastly improve, with the addition of FOH staff at lunch. read more

The food is good and I love having this option in Rutherfordton! The two times O have been there, one experience was AMAZING! Service was quick and the Pad See Ew was DELICIOUS! The other time was just okay with a weird service experience and a Ton Yum soup that left something to be desired. Overall, I would still reccomend this place for locals and those just passing through. read more

All of the food is absolutely delicious. From any kind of appetizer to entrée. One of my mom and I's favorite spot to eat. Staff are always very helpful and the food is always out fast. read more

Absolutely delicious! I recommend the drunken noodles. So much flavor in that dish! The outside of the building does make the place look closed, and it's hard to get through on the phone. I had to go in to place my Togo order because I couldn't get through on the phone, but it is very worth it. read more

The food here is always outstanding! The staff is always friendly and attentive. I highly recommend this little restaurant!