Ruan Thai Cuisine is at 15 Park Lane, in a small stand-alone building with a green metal roof and a row of big windows. Bunruan “Ruan” Suphata invites diners to join her family for central Thai cooking, made from scratch with recipes passed down through generations. The room is calm and friendly, and it is open for lunch and dinner most of the week.

What to Order at Ruan Thai

Reviewers name tom yum and tom kha soup first, both with big, bold flavor and a pronounced coconut note in the tom kha. Red curry, pad Thai, drunken noodles, basil stir-fry and fresh spring rolls are the other regulars, and mango sticky rice, Thai tea and matcha lattes are worth ordering to finish. Spice comes in mild, medium, hot and very hot, and reviewers find medium on the gentle side, so go one step up if you like heat. The lunch menu is separate from dinner, so ask for it at lunchtime. The menu button above opens the menu.

Reservations and Hours

To reserve a table, call (843) 785-8575 during opening hours. There is no online booking, but the restaurant has an online ordering page for takeout. Lunch runs 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, and noon to 3 p.m. Saturday. Dinner starts at 4:30 p.m., closing at 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. It is closed Sunday. With a short staff at times, service can be relaxed rather than quick.

Getting There

Ruan Thai Cuisine is at 15 Park Lane, Hilton Head Island, off the south end of the island. More places to eat are on the Hilton Head restaurants page, and the dining guide sorts them by meal and style.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Ruan Thai Cuisine take reservations?

Yes, by phone. Call (843) 785-8575 during opening hours. There is no online booking, but you can order online for pickup.

What are Ruan Thai Cuisine’s hours?

Lunch 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday and noon to 3 p.m. Saturday. Dinner from 4:30 p.m., until 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Closed Sunday.

How spicy is the food at Ruan Thai?

You choose mild, medium, hot or very hot. Reviewers say medium is fairly gentle, so order hotter if you like spice.

What should I order at Ruan Thai?

Tom yum or tom kha soup, red curry, pad Thai and drunken noodles are the most praised, with mango sticky rice for dessert.

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