Ruan Thai Restaurant

Ruan thai
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Had a chance to eat at the new Ruan Thai restaurant this evening with Nate. Both of our wives are out of town (mine in Florida and his in Utah) so we thought it would be a good time to grab some dinner and check out this new Tuscaloosa eatery.

The restaurant is nicely appointed, but everything just seems a bit odd being located in a relatively small house (the former Dumplin' House). I ordered the typically safe Chicken Pad Thai, a cup of green tea, and wrapped up the meal with homemade coconut ice cream.

The tea was OK. Not the best, not the worst I've tasted. Probably won't order it again.

The pad thai was quite good (see the picture) with very tasty chicken and a strong taste of peanut sauce (accented by the peanut crumbs spread on top of the dish). The greens, sprouts, and carrots on the side were a tasty addition.

The coconut ice cream was INCREDIBLE! Ever since I tried the coconut ice cream at the Talesai thai restaurant in LA (on Sunset Blvd in West Hollywood) I've been searching for something comparable. Ladies and gentlemen, I've found it! The ice cream was delicious!

Overall, a good meal for about $15. Highly recommended!!!