Curry was perfectly spicy (a few levels above American spicy) with options to lower or raise spiciness. The curry was flavorful (average) and the fact that there was an option for deep-fried ice cream, which had that donut-y taste I thought I could only find in California, was a big plus. For a nice, casual outing with a friend or a date, this is a great place to be.
Portions on the small side but packed with flavor. A worthy alternative to Tara Thai. Much better than Elephant Thai.
New management since October 26/2014. New management new menu. Food is great. So tasty. Friendly service.
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"Thai Spicy" doesn't mess around.. We stumbled upon this place after being disappointed at the closing of two of my favorite restaurants. Before today I had never heard of this place and at first figured that it would be just another Thai restaurant like the thousand others that have popped up over the last ten years. Fortunately, this place managed to stand out above the others.
The family who owned it had moved here from Thailand recently and decided to carry on the traditions of their home country. Initially I ordered the chicken satay with lemon and peanut sauce as an appetizer; followed by Panang Chicken, Thai spicy: Level 5. The server asked me a few times if I was sure about this, going on to tell me how other Thai men have addressed that the dish was too hot. It took me a minute or so of deliberation, but eventually I decided to settle for Level 4, which was still notably spicier than the other locations I'd been to. The entree was excellent, as well as the complimentary sweet rolls that came with the dish.
The server was very polite and also served as somewhat of guide, telling a few anecdotes about his life in Southeast Asia. The whole experience overall was quite pleasurable and I'd be happy to return soon, maybe with a desire to go for the mysterious Level 5.
New favorite!. Best Thai food I've had in Richmond! Panang Curry and Drunken Noodles were perfect, Sticky Rice with Mango was the absolute best I've ever had. The server couldn't have been more friendly or attentive and the decor was really neat and authentic-feeling.
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There are quite a few Thai restaurants in the Short Pump area, Ratee has the best flavor and spiciness. Not too many people knows about this place. The interior is a little outdated but it is roomy, clean, and quiet. My favorite dish is Khua Gling with Ground Pork (very hot). It is diced green beans cooked with ground chicken or ground pork. This dish is so tasty, perfect with white rice. Basil Chicken had a really good flavor, but the chicken was not as tender as how I liked. I also ordered the Basil Pork with mix vegetables instead of the white onion, it had way too much cabbage. Drunken Noodle was as good as always. Make sure you try the Chicken Puff and Chicken Satay for appetizers. Curry chicken, potato and onion filled in flaky pastry, it was delicious. My only complaint is the portion. However, the portion appear to be small at most of the Thai restaurants. If you are craving for Thai and love spicy food, you should give Ratee a try. The waitress is very bright, good at what she does.
This place is the real deal! I’ve asked for Thai hot dishes and Ratee is the only place you can get real spice. The food is very high quality ingredients, fresh, and delicious! Our family shared the yellow curry, red curry and I ate the Kia Gling with pork. This is the most authentic southern Thai dish I have eaten in many years. SOOOO good!
Excellent! The Pad Kee Mow was delicious and the prices and quality are superior to the MANY other Thai restaurants in the West End. Definitely get a side of the peanut sauce too.
Ratee is my go to for Thai takeout. The prices are very reasonable, the food is always good, and the service is excellent. Ironically, this place is always empty (which I prefer), but I can't understand why given the food I've eaten there. I recommend that you check this place out - I'm sure that you'll be pleasantly surprised! ;)
Service was great and food was excellent. I highly recommend the crispy duck. I would have wanted it a little spicier but overall it was a good first experience.
Robert James (SLASH_wisdom)
+5
This was my first time here and I was blown away by the food and how friendly are server was. Thia tea is a must, I got coconut soup and pad sew. And I will return again
We didn't have an entree, but had tom ka guy soup. The broth was nice and rich, but the mushrooms were a bit off for my taste. The shared papaya salad was delicious and the shared summer rolls were pleasant, with maybe more lettuce than other fillings, but overall, nice and filling. Definitely somewhere I'll want to go again.
Updated: I saw their Facebook announcement that the restaurant has been closed. It's so sad.
This is my first time going to Ratee, and I'm glad I did. The restaurant was clean and quiet. The lady server was friendly and polite. There weren't a lot of customers when I arrived so I didn't have to wait long to get my food. I ordered a beef Pad See Ew and Thai Tea. The portion of Pad See Ew was enough to fill me, Thai Tea was good and wasn't too sweet. The price is reasonable. I will definitely be back.
I have always liked spicy food and this is some of the best Thai food since I left Bancock Thailand. The waitress was friendly and recommended a great dish after asking a few questions. The restaurant is clean and spacious.
1. The food was not only delicious but also fairly inexpensive
2. The interior of the place is super cute.
3. I don’t think many people know about the place, so there has been no wait to be seated every time I’ve gone.
4. Customer service is unmatched. The woman at the front desk is so sweet. Personable, funny, kind, and on top of it. She made sure we were well taken care of the entire time - not once was my glass of water empty bc she was good at checking in with us. Back before I had ever eaten there, I was in the plaza at a different store and needed to use the restroom; the store I was at didn’t have one available to the public; and I ran in here and she made a joke and let me use the one there.
The only downfall I would say (if you would even call it that) is that it is very quiet in there; partially because it was empty except for us when I went and partially because there isn’t any music or anything playing.
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