Bua Thai Ramen & Robata Grill

Thai restaurant · 1611 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10028, United States · United States

★ 4.8 on Google · 10,734 reviews · View on Google Maps

39 / 100

Manipulation score

Clean

Completed Jul 15, 2026 · 342 reviews flagged

How this score works

The score estimates how strongly this place's review record matches known manipulation patterns, from 0 (no signs) to 100. Verdicts: Clean below 40, Suspicious from 40, Likely Manipulated from 70; Review Drive when the flags are mostly staff asking customers for named reviews. It rises with the share of reviews flagged and how suspicious each one is.

Burst: — an abnormal spike of five-star reviews in a single day compared to the place's usual pace.
Low activity account: — the reviewer has almost no other reviews, photos, or Local Guide history; throwaway accounts look like this.
Duplicate text: — the wording is nearly identical to another review of the same place.

Verdicts are statistical estimates based on public review patterns, not accusations. Full methodology, signal definitions and known limits →

Case conclusion

What the numbers say

999 reviews examined

Google rating: 4.8★
Not-flagged average: 4.8★
Flagged: 34%
Coverage: 9%

“Not flagged” means no configured Revdict signal matched; it does not prove a review is genuine. Data fetched Jul 15, 2026.

Review brief

What reviews not flagged by Revdict say

Reviewers report that the restaurant features a vibrant, flower-filled atmosphere with attentive service and visually appealing dishes and drinks. While many praise the flavorful noodle dishes, ramen, and creative presentations, others note issues with tight seating, loud music, and inconsistent food quality.

+ Repeated strengths

Atmosphere and Decor

Reviewers consistently praise the stunning floral decor, fun ambiance, and aesthetic setting.

2 supporting reviews

5★ · 2026-04-19
The warm atmosphere and attentive service make it an ideal spot for everything from casual weeknight dinners to celebratory gatherings with friends. If you're craving high-quality Thai cuisine with excellent ramen options in the city, this...

5★ · 2026-04-26
Excellent presentation and amazing food. The chef recommended clay pot fried rice was delicious. The vegetable dumpling was especially good. Ambiance and music is on point. Would definitely come back and it's recommended.

Noodles and Ramen

Many reviewers highlight the delicious noodle dishes, pad see ew, and curry ramen options.

1 supporting review

5★ · 2026-04-10
All of our food was out of this world delicious, especially my Phuket noodle Thai ramen. The staff was so friendly and accommodating despite the fact our baby was being rather fussy. Will definitely be back!!

Drinks and Presentation

Reviewers enjoy the creative, large-format specialty cocktails and mocktails served in fresh fruit.

2 supporting reviews

5★ · 2026-04-19
I had the pineapple fried rice! The food is always making here. I had the pina colada and it came in a pineapple! Always recommend!

5★ · 2026-06-29
Wow! We were in NYC in 2025 and tried this for Ramen and it did not disappoint! It was so amazing we’re back again in 2026! Fantastic service, incredible drinks and the food all chef’s kiss! The cocktails can also be ordered as mocktails. O...

− Repeated complaints

Seating and Noise

Reviewers report that the space is very cramped with tightly packed tables and loud music.

3 supporting reviews

3★ · 2026-04-10
TLDR: above average food for way above average prices —> not special, don’t go out of your way but fine if in the area DO NOT BUY ANY DRINKS: No free soft drink refills (not advertised), so I paid twice for my Diet Coke - similarly saw tha...

4★ · 2026-06-13
food was really good and service was amazing! I really enjoyed the panang curry, fried rice and crab rangoons :)

1★ · 2026-06-06
Too loud and very small tables. Too cramped. We left and went to another place.

Pricing and Charges

Reviewers complain about high prices and mandatory service charges.

2 supporting reviews

3★ · 2026-04-30
Great food and beautiful restaurant but they charge a mandatory 20% service charge. We had 3 adults and 2 kids. Ridiculous. On the plus side they have lots of vegan options too. But wouldn't go back because of the fixed service charge.

4★ · 2026-06-26
The food was good enough for five stars but ordering an appetizer and main cost like $50 before tips and stuff also while the service was great making the lowest tip 20% made me not even consider going higher. Also there was no Internet for...

Inconsistent Food Quality

Some reviewers report overly sweet dishes, dry meat, or bland flavors.

3 supporting reviews

1★ · 2026-03-22
Thai dishes for sure but not the flavors you'd expect from Thailand or Thai dishes to begin with. Where do I start? Curry puffs 2/5 - bland and only saved by the ajaad dipping sauce Pad Kee Mao 1/5 - think of this noodle dish as somethi...

2★ · 2026-04-12
The pad see ew and fried rice were mediocre compared to every other Thai spot I’ve tried, the chicken in both was incredibly dry and tasteless.

5★ · 2026-06-16
I had a wonderful experience at Bua Thai Ramen & Robata Grill! The food was delicious, the flavors were unique, and everything was beautifully presented. The atmosphere was cozy and aesthetic, and the service was friendly. Definitely a spot...

Good for

Date nights and aesthetic photo opportunities
Groups looking for extensive halal and vegetarian options
Celebrations and birthdays with festive group service

Avoid if

You are sensitive to loud music and cramped seating
You prefer traditional, budget-friendly Thai dining
You dislike mandatory service fees or online-only menus

Review anatomy

Reviews per month

Reviews per month, total and flagged
Month	Reviews	Flagged
Mar ’26	152	50
Apr ’26	238	68
May ’26	265	92
Jun ’26	250	91
Jul ’26	94	41

Rating distribution

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Evidence

low activity account 341 reviews flagged weight 0.8
generic account 1 reviews flagged weight 1

Flagged reviews

Showing the 10 most suspicious of 342 flagged reviews.

James Michael

166 reviews · Local Guide

★★★★★

2026-05-27

This restaurant has quickly become one of my favorite dining spots. The food is consistently delicious, and the quality never disappoints. The employees are always friendly and helpful, and the restaurant maintains a clean and comfortable environment. It’s a great place for both quick meals and long...

Ella Lauren Ifrah

1 review

★★★★★

2026-03-17

amazing thai food and great service ! we will definitely come back

Awa

2 reviews

★★★★★

2026-03-18

Very beautiful restaurant with amazing service, the food came out super quick. The food was very delicious I will definitely be back!!

Janneth Galindo

2 reviews

★★★★★

2026-03-18

Excellent service and delicious food

Ron Broner

2 reviews

★★★★★

2026-03-18

Very good

Omer Katz

2 reviews

★★★★★

2026-03-18

Great restaurant, the ramen was amazing

Hakim Edwards

2 reviews

★★★★★

2026-03-18

tremendous drinks and amazing food

Brenda Ll

2 reviews

★★★★★

2026-03-19

Came here for my birthday and had a great time with friends. We loved the drinks and food was delicious and filling. I got the Ba Mee Gyo Moo Dang And Blue Crab and came with a miso soup which I love. Overall a great place for a night out!

Mariam Saab

1 review

★★★★★

2026-03-19

Amazing food and service!

Rim Saab

2 reviews

★★★★★

2026-03-19

Had a great dinner here!

Report generated Jul 15, 2026. Reviews change — you can request a fresh investigation.

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