Thai Plates Inspired by Floating Markets in Brooklyn
Dinner here means crispy shrimp donuts and Mama Tom Yum noodles, with colorful sodas and Ban Ka cocktails on the side.
🍜 Floating Market Flavors
Rua Thai brings the floating markets of Thailand to Smith Street, with Chef Kornpon drawing on childhood memories to steer both the kitchen and the decor. Start with the crispy shrimp donuts, then line up Mama Tom Yum noodles and pineapple fried rice for the table. Pad thai and curries fill out the menu, and the kitchen deliberately balances meat and plant based options across every section.
Drinks come in bright colors, with sodas sharing the list with cocktails like the Ban Ka. The staff is welcoming and the room stays relaxed and cozy, a setting that suits dinner dates and small celebrations alike.
Find it at 204 Smith Street, where the dining room is open daily from eleven thirty AM to half past ten PM. Prices land in the moderately priced range, leaving space for an extra curry or a second cocktail once the first plates are cleared.
