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Bua Thai Restaurant
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Has TV:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
12 reviews for Bua Thai Restaurant
12 reviews in English
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Review from Rose-marie L.
Edmonton, AB
3/13/2012
I was last here in the summer and I decided to come in again just a couple of nights ago. This place is really small some would say its just cozy. The service is very good we never had to wait to long to sit down and have our order taken. There was just the two of us and we ordered too much, so we had some for the next day.We ordered the cashew chicken and a beef dish with veggies, coconut rice. It was very good. The only complaint I have here is when it gets busy and full, I feel like a squashed sardine. All the tables are so close together. But I guess you gotta expect that when the restaraunt is so small.
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Review from Elvis A.
3/16/2012
This is one of the better Thai places I have tried in Edmonton.
It does get slammed for lunch so plan accordingly. Dinner fares better but I would calling ahead instead of dropping by.
I was recommended the cashew chicken here by a friend and it kinda became my go to dish here. Other dishes are acceptable.
The problem is that even though I asked extra hot sometime the food didn't have the kick one craves once in a while.
3.5 Stars. -
Review from S J.
Edmonton, AB
3/11/2012
This is another of those places where the locale hurts what should be a standout. The decor is very nice, food is usually very good. But every time, someone suggests we go there for lunch, I weigh in my mind whether I really want the hassle of finding a parking spots.
So do go for dinner when parking is a little easier, and do make a reservation as it is a tiny place. And try the green curry. -
Review from Peggy L.
1/24/2012
My boyfriend and I had our reservations about Bua Thai when we first saw it (after finally finding it). The exterior is kind of shabby and easy to miss, so we initially thought it was closed. However our worries were unfounded - the meal we shared there was quite satisfying.
We started with the spicy shrimp tom yum soup, and had the beef with lime leaves and a chicken curry for the main. Everything was tasty, but our favourite was definitely the beef. It was fragrant and tender, and perfect with their coconut rice. My boyfriend also really liked their rice and the chicken curry we got, but I found both to be a tad too sweet for my taste.
I will be hesitant to return, as although the food was good, the ambiance was terrible. The restaurant was dead silent, and although our waiter was helpful and prompt, he was not particularly friendly. It made for an unwelcoming experience.
When going, keep in mind that they do not have a debit machine. -
Review from M B.
Edmonton, AB
5/12/2012
low quality meat and greasy flavour - didn't seem clean - saw they had food inspector problems - won't go back
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Review from Ali Z.
12/25/2010
We needed a Thai place on short notice & Yelp didn't disappoint.
Bua Thai is an out of the way restaurant off Jasper Ave. Parking is available in the lot next door though seeing the signage while driving down Jasper was a bit difficult.
The decor is retro kitsch with small tables scattered throughout. The service was very fast and our waiter was perhaps the most laid back California cool person in all of Edmonton, if there's such a thing as 'contact mellow' this guy had it. The food was excellent, spiced as we had ordered, and there were a great many vegetarian choices on the menu.
Next time I'm in Edmontnon and feeling a craving for Thai I know where I'll be heading. -
Review from Liv V.
Edmonton, AB
6/15/2011
I had a superlative experience here. It's a "blink and you might miss it" kind of place and the interior is a bit cluttered with plants, but they serve up some of the best Thai food I've had in this city. The beef with lime was so flavourful and tender; it was a veritable citrus and cow party on my plate. Top points of the evening went to the chicken with peanuts. It was a bit drier than other similar dishes I've tried elsewhere, but this was an asset and not a liability. The peanut sauce roared with spices and caressed each tender morsel of chicken. The coconut rice underneath was an amiable vessel for any leftover sauce. Helpful service and a nice view of St. Joe's Basilica to boot.
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Review from Rachel F.
8/26/2011
Oh, Bua Thai. This place calls to me. The fact that it is just blocks from my home and blocks from my work makes this restaurant a top pick for us in Edmonton. It's so easy to get take-out and head home for a delicious meal. Every vegetarian dish I've had here has been outstanding. And the service has always been exceptionally good. My two complaints are: (1) no vegetarian option on lunch menu, and (2) it's a little on the pricey side, though it's worth paying a little more for food this good.
Listed in: Thai it. You'll like it.
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Review from Doug G.
11/24/2010 1 Check-in Here
Great Thai food on Jasper Avenue
I was working next door to Bua Thai so decided to try it for lunch today. I've been spoiled so badly by my absolute favorite Thai restaurant in Burnaby, BC (http://www.yelp.ca/biz...).
I'm always a bit nervous about Thai restaurants. The food at Bua Thai was great. Tasty, reasonable size portions. I ordered their lunch curry special, red curry chicken with rice and two spring rolls. I was not disappointed.
When I walked into the door, I was waved to a table by the man behind the counter. From that point on, I felt like I was not particularly welcome. The servers seemed to avoid me. The restaurant was not full, there was really no reason I could see for the inattention. Because of the less than stellar service, I can't bring myself to give them four stars. -
Review from Robin S.
Edmonton, AB
10/10/2008 1 photo
My dad took me out to Bua Thai recently, at his own suggestion - a miracle in itself, as he tends to be an Arby's/A&W/Wendy's kind of guy.
It's another of those neighborhood places I've walked by countless times - after all, it's on my way practically everywhere - and had never even thought of entering, but thank you, Dad!
Bua Thai was really, really good: a vast menu showcased tons of veggie and non-veggie offerings available at this somewhat finer-dining spot. The coconut rice is soft, fragrant and intensely flavourful, and was a perfect complement to the crisp vegetables and spongy tofu I ordered. Next time (and there will be a next time), though, I'd probably make a reservation as we were lucky to get a table as walk-ins. -
Review from Gary M.
Edmonton, AB
8/7/2010
I have been going to Bua Thai for about 5 years now. The service is good, and the food is very tasty...well work the visit. The only downfall is that you have to order selectively if you want to eat 'healthy'. We usually order things like cashew chicken, and 'spicy beef', and although the flovors are wonderful, there is a lot of oil used in their preparation, and it often leaves me feeling unwell, unlike Thai Valley Grill & King & I.
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Review from John D.
Edmonton, AB
9/28/2009
Don't be fooled by the outside of this place. It looks abandoned, but once you head inside you are pleasantly surprised by how nice it is. Like a secret hidden gem. I tried four different vegetarian dishes and they were all really good. Maybe I've lived here too long, but I think that this place is really good, not just good for Edmonton. I can't wait to go back.
