Ruan Thai Hut is a Thai restaurant at 1107 Main Street on the north end of Hilton Head, in a small brick building with an oval sign, a green awning and white double doors. Inside it is a white-tablecloth dining room with quiet music, and reviewers describe the staff as kind and patient. It is a separate restaurant from Ruan Thai Cuisine on Park Lane, so check the address before you set off.

Ruan Thai Hut is open for lunch and dinner. The menu centers on Asian food, with moderate prices.

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What to Order at Ruan Thai Hut

The everyday menu is Thai curries (green, red, yellow and massaman), stir-fries such as ginger, cashew nut and basil, and noodles and rice: pad Thai, drunken noodles and Thai fried rice. Reviewers name the green curry, the tom yum and the salmon most often. The kitchen’s own dishes are where it stands apart: a crispy half duck in honey ginger or basil sauce, a pineapple fried rice, a seafood stir-fry called Pad Po Tak, and a list of seafood specials that includes pad Thai with lobster, soft shell crab in green curry and a whole snapper or flounder in a three-flavor sauce. The plates come out carefully garnished. Vegan and vegetarian diners can order most dishes with tofu or vegetables, but the menu says gluten-free is not available, and the food may contain peanuts. The menu button above opens the full lunch and dinner menus.

Lunch, Dinner and Reservations

Lunch is the better deal: most lunch plates cost about $15, against about $20 at dinner and $23 to $36 for the house specials. Lunch runs from 11 a.m. on weekdays and noon on Saturday until 2:30 p.m., dinner starts at 5 p.m., and the restaurant is closed on Sunday. It serves beer, including Singha, and wine. To book a table, call (843) 681-3700; takeout is available on the same number.

More Thai Food on Hilton Head

Ruan Thai Hut is the only Thai restaurant on the north end; the island’s other three are on the south end. Compare them all on the Thai restaurants on Hilton Head page, or browse every cuisine on the Hilton Head restaurants directory.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ruan Thai Hut the same as Ruan Thai Cuisine?

No. Ruan Thai Hut is at 1107 Main Street on the north end, and Ruan Thai Cuisine is at 15 Park Lane on the south end. They have separate phone numbers and menus.

What are Ruan Thai Hut’s hours?

Lunch is 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and noon to 2:30 p.m. Saturday. Dinner starts at 5 p.m. It is closed on Sunday.

Does Ruan Thai Hut take reservations?

Yes, by phone at (843) 681-3700. There is no online booking.

What is Ruan Thai Hut known for?

Green curry, tom yum and salmon are the dishes reviewers name most, and the house specials include crispy duck and seafood such as soft shell crab in green curry.

Does Ruan Thai Hut have gluten-free food?

No. The restaurant’s menu says gluten-free is not available. Vegetarian and vegan dishes can be made with tofu or vegetables.

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