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 The interior is a little outdated but it is roomy, clean, and quiet.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.
First visit to Ratee and everything we tried was delicious. We had the Drunken Noodles, Cream Cheese Wontons, and the Spicy Basil Fried Rice. We will definitely be eating here again.
This is the best Thai restaurant that I've ever visited. The good is great and so is the service.
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!
My food was excellent but my wife's was unacceptable so the average rating. I chose Roasted Duck Curry (Red) with peppers and pineapple ordered medium which it really was. The Thai Iced tea was excellent. My wife ordered the ginger salad which was all iceburg lettuce with some cucumber and carrot, no romaine lettuce, and the ginger dressing had no flavor. Did the chef forget something? Several pluses. We ordered one custard with sticky rice and the waitress was attentive enough to bring two plates and silverware without being asked. There is no music so it was easy for conversations. Finally, the prices are the most reasonable in Richmond. I would return but I'm not sure she will.
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.
Love this place!! I always eat here when I come to Richmond. Friendly staff, good atmosphere, and amazing food. The spice level is unbelievable!
Fantastic friendly service, wonderful atmosphere, and some of the best darn tofu I've ever had. They clearly use very fresh and flavourful ingredients.
Excellent chicken rattay, fried rolls, rice. Very friendly owner and staff. Please go to Ratee Thai.
I have enjoy The chicken fried rice and spices, yummy! Thanks for Great service! I have been eating here for about 2-3 years now. :)