Wonderful ambience, delicious food, generous portions, and friendly staff. We ordered the crispy garlic chicken and basil rice after seeing other reviews here, and we were not disappointed. We will definitely be back!

This us one of the best Thai restaurants we had dine in. We can see, feel and taste their pride in the quality of service, the attention to detail and the consistancy of the taste in their dishes. We had never been disappointed.Tonight we had their calamari which was crunchy on the outside and tender on the inside. Once of our go to dishes is the garlic chicken. It has the perfect combination of sweet and salty sauce with the signature crunchy coating. Either noodles or rice dishes are great here. We went with pineapple fried rice with prawns. Theres the wonderful wok fried aromas and each grain of rice were well seasoned.To cap off our usual but wonderful dining experience, we ordered the fried banana. The sweet banana oozes out when you bite into the crunchy batter. Super satisfying.Will be back again. As usual.

The salad spring rolls where amazing!! Definitely recommend, best Ive had. The Pad see ew was good, but the Yellow Curry is AMAZING. They are not too spicy, so definitely go up a level on the heat. Im excited to fond out what else is on the menu!

The taste is absolutely fantastic. The service is very welcoming and adjusted to our speed. Lychee-tini is a great drink, a little sweet for those who might not like it. The Stir fry egg plant with tofu is very delicious. The tofu is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, just perfect. The Kao Soy noodles in coconut milk based sauce is also very delicious, but its also large in quantity. I couldnt finish it. My friends loved the meat based dishes esp the crispy chicken, their signature dish.

I ordered the Phad Pak Rum Mit with rice (to go). Number 2 in the heat scale, delicious with all the vegetables.I couldnt eat all so I have leftovers, lucky me.Definitely a West Seattle restaurant to visit. I highly recommend this place.

Honestly just incredible. Had the crispy garlic tofu, red curry and one of the lunch specials and everything was A+. Probably the best Thai food weve had in WA.

Service is always great and food is always scrumptious.

The crispy garlic chicken is so good everyone calls it Crack chicken. Its addictive! Perfect crunch and spicy flavor, adorned with basil.The Rama noodle was good, though the peanut sauce was your sweet for what Im used to in this dish. Service was great, attentive, polite. Overall, a great meal.

Love this place when in Seattle. Good location. Delicious crispy garlic chicken, curry and Thai fried rice had good flavor. Definitely recommend.

I expected a lot from this place, but the Pad See Ew and Pad Thai were quite plain and for some reason they only do 4 tiers of spice? Tier 4 was barely registered as spicy. Tofu wasnt even really cooked. Too much fish sauce in the food. Ive eaten in dozens of Thai places and I put this one near the bottom, all across the us and southeast Asia. Dont waste your money. It is overpriced.

Probably the best crispy garlic chicken anywhere. Its delicious. In fact you can say Crack chicken and the staff know what you are talking about. Plan to get the food to go unless you have made advanced reservations as they only have 4 tables they seat people at due to COVID. Food is well packaged and delicious when ordered to go. Staff is friendly and able to give accurate times for how long food prep will actually take. I have tried many of their dishes and all are great I am only ever disappointed when I am full and cant eat anymore! 🙃 definitely a must try restaurant.

I was so excited to try this place but was so disappointed. The food was AMAZING! Get take out. The service was horrible. We were say and had three different waiters come to check on us in the first 5 minutes we were sat before we even really got to look at the menu and then didnt see a waiter for 20 minutes to actually take our order. When we finally got someones attention she said she couldnt take our order and shed get someone which doesnt make sense because she attempted to take our order in the 1st 5 minutes. Then the girl that came to take our order was someone we hadnt even seem all night. It was really rude and seemed like they just didnt want to serve us for some reason. The dining area is also super small and you can hear every conversation around us. Its sad because I had such high hopes just to be disappointed.

Ive heard really good things about this place so I was excited to go. Both the chicken and the salmon were very overcooked, the flavors were great so it was pretty disappointing. Im assuming its because we ordered off of the dinner menu and it was a slow lunch shift so maybe Ill try again during dinner.

Best Thai food in Seattle! Never disappoints. Good sized portions too.

This place is a great little Thai joint to get some of your all times favorites. Spicy level 4 was spot on to my heat level! Lunch specials are so cheap and they are delicious!

Great food and friendly service, but be ready to wait for a seat at dinner time (but worth it). Sit at the bar if youre solo. Street parking only, may have to walk a bit. Might be better to pick up a takeout order of ask for delivery during busy times. Crispy Garlic Chicken, short ribs were both excellent.

I would do a 4.5 but you cant, anyway this Thai restaurant has the best ever crispy garlic chicken. My favorite is to get that and mix it with the pad Thai and Thai fried rice, mmmmmmmm. No other Thai place I been to can compare only reason they lose a star or half a star is because the last time I ordered the crispy garlic chicken was just as delicious as any other time only problem was it was considerably less than usual but it was still worth the money,

Thw chrispy garlic chicken might bw one of the best things I have ever eaten. Amazing!

Amazing food and lovely decor. A West Seattle standout for sure!

After seeing really good reviews, and having the crispy spicy garlic chicken described as crack chicken, I decided to try it. It tasted more burnt than crispy. :( and no sauce for my rice... I wish it came with peanut sauce on the chicken as well, Im not paying $4 for 1/2 cup of peanut butter mixed with sugar.The service was decent though, and lots of fun decor.Chicken satay was okay, the chicken itself had no flavor, it all comes from the sauce, which is wonderful though.

Absolutely incredible. Garlic chicken is a must and the yellow curry fried rice was great too!

Best Thai in town! The staff are absolutely wonderful and provide outstanding personable service!

Best Thai cuisine Ive had outside Thailand. Khao Soy is brilliant, Crispy Basil Chicken is a brilliant new turn on a classic, and Mango Sticky Rice is the perfect expression of well cooked rice, salt sweet coconut cream and perfect alphonse Mangoes.

Have not had a bad curry here, but would not recommend getting any stir fry if you need gluten-free--I tried multiple things/times, but the meats were not marinated/seasoned & possibly only boiled(?idk, it was not good)--the meats in the gluten free stir frys all tasted like bland chewy rubber, very disappointing...

Crispy garlic chicken is UHMAYZING!!!! The place is crazy busy evenings, massive take out order volume. Just keep dialing, its worth it. UPDATE 10-2020 everything is amazing as always but now with virus safe pickup for take out!!

One of the best places Ive eaten at in a long time. Six of us shared various dishes ranging from ribs to prawns, and everything was delicious. The chef frequently comes out checking on guests, even delivering meals. Truly devoted to his craft. And lets not forget the Ginger Martini 😎

If you eat here a don’t get the Crispy Garlic Chicken it’s a mistake! The crab fried rice is also delicious. I only get those two dishes every time I eat at Buddha Ruska.

Love the crispy tofu highly recommend it. Someone gets it every time we eat here.

I came here once 6 years ago and really enjoyed the food. I came back again to order takeout, but unfortunately everything was pretty mediocre.

Fantastic Thai food -- worth the trouble placing an order on the phone. People are nice but generally do seem overwhelmed. Its crazy how busy it is, but makes sense given the quality.

Great service. Love the food!

Nice Thai restaurant with mix of modern and authentic decor in West Seattle. Relaxing ambiance (depending on when you go). Wait times can be extremely long due to one room seating area. Parking is limited also. Good sized menu with signature dishes such as the Crispy Chicken, Prawn and Pumpkin Curry, Wonton Pad Thai, or variety of Duck entrees. Good service and prices for portion and quality. Pad Thai, Penang Curry, and seasonal Mango Sticky Rice were all pretty good.

For Seattle...I have to say this is one of my top 3. Good is excellent.

Best Thai in the areaCrab fried riceGarlic chickenNo regrets!

Three words, crispy garlic chicken. Everything else is average.

Cozy experience with a great menu selection and delicious cocktails!! glad we made the trip to West Seattle to check this place out.

The food is great, what more can you ask for?

Very nice. Good food Good service.

I was visiting Seattle from Texas and had to base a lot of my food choices on reviews alone. I believe the rating and reviews for this place are accurate. Its not extraordinary, but it is definitely a quality Thai place, if that is what youre looking for.

Soooooo yum!! What I absolutely LOVED about our takeout was that they create vent holes in their takeout boxes for food. That way food that is supposed to be crispy isn’t soggy when I get home. I wish EVERY restaurant did this, it’s SO thoughtful and contributes to the experience. I will definitely be going back ☺️

Best Best Best of restaurants in West Seattle , and we have many many new ones trying so hardBudda Rika doesnt try to be trendy Just true to their menu and culture

Delicious!.. that crispy garlic chicken is 🔥

I had an amazing time here. All the food here has left my mind blown! Totally in my top 5 restaurants in seattle! Try they pumpkim curry with crispy garlic chicken and rice. Best pumpkin ever!

I got the Drunken noodle with chicken spice level 3❤❤❤

This place never lets you down..No matter what you Order you will be back again..Huge compliments for such a tiny restaurant.

Some of the best Thai food in Washington. Every time I am back to visit I stop to eat here!

Decent food, poor customer service. Paid for 2 appetizers & 4 entrees for takeout. Asked for extra chili or hot sauce, and got 2 tiny containers & were told its 50 cents for each extra (restaurant policy apparently, regardless of how many entrees you order). This was after we already paid nearly 70 bucks for food, and Im not running my card again for $1. You really gonna nickel & dime your customers over hot sauce? Plenty of other Thai restaurants around, wont be back.

Crack Chicken. Very busy location but worth the wait, everything was delicious.

Spicy fried chicken is absolutely incredible!

Great food, super friendly service, and reasonable prices. Got the crispy garlic chicken. Great flavor and texture, would recommend getting some veggies on the side instead of rice as the chicken isnt lathered in sauce or anything.

I love this Thai place in West Seattle. The garlic crispy chicken is so good and the curries with brown rice are one of my favorites. Highly recommended.

Quite simply, I find Buddha Ruksa to be the best thai restaurant in Seattle!

Unbelievably amazing food! The warnings about addictive crispy garlic chicken are warranted

Food is good but bad customer service!

Co-worker recommended this place so we went to have some yummy lunch. She said it had the best Thai food in West Seattle. Turns out that the food was very poor. Jer food was burnt. Staff argued with her and would not give a refund. I got Pad Thai 5 star. Basicly no flavor and no spice! I have had way better Thai food in Wenatchee! The staff was not friendly or helpful. Wont be getting any more of my money and I would tell people not to go here!

Excellent food and friendly service.Price for most entrees is $12.We had the garlic fried chicken and basil and the seafood medley. Generous portions

Garlic crispy chicken and Crab fried rice were on point! Definitely coming back again!

Arguably the best crispy garlic chicken. Service takes a long time, but food is worth the wait. Just adjust for delay before placing order.

Best Garlic chicken I’ve ever had

Food was excellent, a vegetarians delight if you choose carefully. Pickup time was on schedule. I wish they could get the phone ordering better organized. Left on hold for 5 minutes, gave up, and walked down to order in person.

We ordered Tom Yum and Tom Kah yesterday and the soups were such an uneventful experience, especially compared to how I love other dishes from this place. The hotness levels were not quite as requested, the soups were plain broth, sliced white cap mushrooms and five pieces of shrimp. At other Thai Restaurants these soups are made with variety of mushrooms, other vegetables, and are delightfully fresh. This time Budha Ruksa really didnt deliver the minimum of expectation. And their health department rating in Okay, which made me think maybe there is a problem with this place.

I went to this restaurant with a family on a double date it was really good I recommend it it is Americanized Indian food thai food he can be very spicy and really good the best part that was there was the curry the drinks are strong good restaurant pretty affordable prices I like the atmosphere definitely check it out

I read the reviews before going here and decided to get the crispy garlic chicken and it was definitely worth it. Different from other crispy garlic chicken’s I’ve had but very good in it’s own way. I also got their pad thai but was disappointed. Friendly staff.

I drive all the way from Covington to get the crispy garlic chicken...its a must have! Deliciousness and large portions

Always get the crispy garlic chicken. Its addicting and so delicious. Love the crispy basil bits. Tip: its not on the lunch menu but you can still order it!

Very good thai in west seattle offering takeout. not a five star but more authentic than many in Seattle. as with many you have to find the dishes they do well. their famous crispy garlic chicken is pretty good if you like chicken. I like their trout salad too. not so much basics like noodles dishes which like some dishes dont do as well takeout as they did eaten in.

The food here is super good. But after years of enduring their terrible attitude and poor customer service I won’t go back. They do not care about their customers at all as they know there’s 10 more for everyone that leaves. Too big for their britches and I won’t have it anymore.

Wow! Garlic crispy chicken is amazing! Great service, great food great environment!

Best Thai food in Seattle. Authentic Thai food and amazing staff.

Love their food! Their Tom Kha soup is insanely good! And I love their Crispy Garlic chicken and Crab fried rice.

Delicious curry and pad thai

Best Thai food in Seattle. Love the service and attention to detail.

Amazing food! Curries are delicious!

My very favorite place to eat in West Seattle

Best Thai fried rice I have had!

Excellent Red Curry Pork and Crab Rantoons

The food was excellent

Ive picked up takeout many evenings, and am always happy I did. Everythings always well made and flavorful -- my go-to dishes are Panang Curry and Pad See Eew, staples I find are a good measure of a Thai restaurant, and am never disappointed at Buddha Ruksa. The crew are always super friendly and accommodating as well, and very efficient -- I cant recall them ever losing my order or getting a single detail wrong.

The food at this place is delicious. The patrons are easy to talk to and the staff is warm. I went their 3 out of the 5 days I was in chicago.

Someone told me that this was the 2nd best Thai restaurant in town but I thought it was brilliant. The spicy garlic chicken is known locally as “crack chicken” as it’s so addictive. I also tried the prawn & pineapple curry & the Dungeness crab fried rice. Both great. Really good local beer on tap too from West Seattle Brewing, who are just across the road.

Delicious food! Id take anyone new to Seattle to visit Buddha Ruksa, which IMO provides the best Thai food in the area, with Kin Dee coming in as a close second.I like to get the crab fried rice and 5-spice duck noodle. But pretty much every dish Ive ordered has been spectacular.

Was taken out to dinner. The recommendation was to get the chicken. Sure, why not?Its crunchy but soft, sticky but not sticky enough. It was so good. The best I ever experienced.This has become my go-to place any time I visit Seattle.

Pick up order of Crispy Garlic Chicken, Rice, and Salad was nicely packed, fresh and hot when we reached our destination! 40 minutes away! That’s great food and an excellent experience too!! We loved the masks that were hand made from someone that works there too!#SupportingWSrestaurants

Went for takeout. No parking, and very little on street parking. Inside is extremely, unsafely loud - bring earplugs. Atmosphere is dark and cozy... Very cozy. Get friendly with your neighbor because you could share their meal.Once inside, someone asked how many in my party, and when I said takeout she pointed me over to a nearby counter with 4 people waiting. Nobody seemed interested in taking my order and waiters were constantly going back and forth through the only place to stand.Very hostile experience. Definitely order before you arrive.

Best Pad Thai in Seattle!! Friendly service, clean facility, great food, reasonable prices..

The take out desk looks like a laundry! Always 20 big bags awaiting their lucky owners. This place is always busy and the folks that take care of you really have a handle on making the wait seem insignificant. The food is nothing short of wonderful and Ive never been disappointed by the service, the quality of the food or the satisfaction expressed by the friends and family that I have introduced to Buddha Ruksa. Truly a West Seattle treasure!

Always great food.

Fresh Rolls are amazing!!! Ate them so quick I could not get a picture of them!!!!

One of my favorite Thai spots. Can satisfy my desire for spicy and still very tasty! Normally order to go since I live so close. There was a communication error once with an order and they were so kind in fixing everything. Always have a good experience with the staff! Crispy garlic chicken might be my most favorite though...

An institution. This place has been a go to for years. Great menu and food. Nice staff. The take out business is great too.

This places service today was fell below their typical standard. The front teller named Ty, was very rude and wanted to argue when I returned a dish stating it was burnt (which had blackening all over the chicken) then refused to give me a refund claiming the manager isnt here so I cant do it right now. The food was tasteless just like the customer service.

If you are looking for an addiction, then order their crispy garlic chicken. Youve been warned.

My wife and I live up the street. Its a curse because we eat take out from here sometimes 3-4 nights a week. No shame because the food is such a delight. This is our favorite Thai restaurant in Seattle. Also they know us by name and they always say see you tomorrow with a :-)

The food is delicious, the portions are large and the prices are reasonable. The staff was friendly , professional and the atmosphere very pleasant.

Love going here! Always feel lucky to be seated and know we are in for a Great Meal! The menu has plenty of options, and we are always super pleased. They will also add extra veggies, etc., if you ask. The plates are filled, so we often take home leftovers, and I am secretly happy when my hubby isnt home and I get to finish the leftovers all by myself. =) Best Thai Restaurant Ever!

Delicious food! Everything Ive tried is great and on par with the better Thai places Ive been to. Always consistent and friendly service!

Wish they had online ordering but the food is great. I have not experienced the inconsistent quality mentioned in other reviews.

Always busy and phone always goes straight to a full voice mail. So to order take out you have to go to place order and then go back because it’s always 45 minutes-1 hour wait. Good but not great. Busy because it’s good for west Seattle.

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