12 photosBua Thai Ramen & Robata Grill
4.8/5 — Excellent(956 reviews)· $$· Thai· New York
Mubboo Verdict
Lively Thai spot with vegan options, creative drinks, and a photogenic interior — best for groups and couples.
Insider tip: Despite being a Thai restaurant, the ramen gets as much praise as the curries — and the bar serves drinks in novelty glasses with decorations.
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Date night
80/100Full bar, lively atmosphere, and pretty interior make it a fun date spot; 30% of reviewers are couples.
- trip_types: Couples 30.3%
- amenities: full bar
- subratings: Atmosphere 4.8
Plan your visit
Price$$
Time needed1.5 hr
Best timeWeekday evenings to avoid the Friday night crowd
AreaNew York
📍 1611 2nd Ave, New York City, New York 10028Menu →
Ratings
4.8/5Excellent· 956 reviews
- Food
- 4.7
- Value
- 4.7
- Service
- 4.8
- Atmosphere
- 4.8
★ What reviewers say
✅ Diners love
- Thai curry noodles
- Instagram-worthy interior
- Unique cocktails
⚠ Watch out for
- Extremely crowded on Friday nights, with tables feeling tight
- Service can feel like an assembly line during peak hours
🍽 What to order
- Thai curry noodles
- Pad see ew
- Chicken wings
- Ramen
★ Real traveler reviews
Verbatim excerpts from TripAdvisor reviews.
★★★★Friends getaway
“1) The restaurant was right across the train station. 2) The ambience was so cute!!! 10/10 recommend 3) Now the main part: VEGAN FOOOD They have a LOT of options, we were so confused about what to order. One dish that I would 1000/10 recommend is the THAI CURRY NOODLES. I’ll visit again- especially for that.”
★★★★Family
“The service was prompt and efficient but in an assembly line kinda way. In fairness, we went on a Friday nite. The restaurant was extremely crowded and I felt sandwiched in. The food is great - it is exactly as described. The food is high quality and served at just the right temperature - indeed it is quite tasty.”
★★★★★Friends getaway
“My best friend and I came here for a dinner and drinks night and it was such a good time. The space is really nice and pretty inside. We shared the pad see ew, chicken wings, ramen, and had some drinks. The drinks cane in super fun glasses and had decorations on them too. All the food was delicious.”
★★★★★Family
“Perfect place to spend time with your family or friends. food was very fresh, authentic delicious and quickly served. we loved their unique cocktails. Lots of places to take amazing instagram worthy photos. Very close to the train station, easy commute.”
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bua Thai Ramen & Robata Grill worth it?▾
Lively Thai spot with vegan options, creative drinks, and a photogenic interior — best for groups and couples.
How much time do you need at Bua Thai Ramen & Robata Grill?▾
Most visitors spend about 1.5 hours.
What's the best time to visit Bua Thai Ramen & Robata Grill?▾
Weekday evenings to avoid the Friday night crowd
What should you order at Bua Thai Ramen & Robata Grill?▾
Thai curry noodles, Pad see ew, Chicken wings, Ramen.