[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Is there a decent Thai restaurant near The Villages? I've eaten at Ruby Thai several times and haven't been happy with them.

I would go as far as Ocala or Mt Dora but not as far as Orlando.

[JSR22]

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr

Is there a decent Thai restaurant near The Villages? I've eaten at Ruby Thai several times and haven't been happy with them.

I would go as far as Ocala or Mt Dora but not as far as Orlando.

I don't care for Ruby Thai. I do like Ayuttaya in Ocala.

[fdpaq0580]

Try Royal Orchid in Ocala. We like it.

[Trayderjoe]

Originally Posted by JSR22

I don't care for Ruby Thai. I do like Ayuttaya in Ocala.

Here is a second vote on Ayuttaya. Note that they serve their food at their medium spice level unless asked otherwise.

[xNYer]

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr

Is there a decent Thai restaurant near The Villages? I've eaten at Ruby Thai several times and haven't been happy with them.

I would go as far as Ocala or Mt Dora but not as far as Orlando.

Thai Blossom in Winter Garden isn’t very far depending where you are in The Villages

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

You can ask for the hot pepper tray at Thai ruby if your problem is that it’s not hot or spicy enough

[Stu from NYC]

We do like Koyame

[Calisport]

I don't think there are any decent ones in Florida, just like there will never be a decent Japanese or Chinese restaurant.
The Chinese retaurant operators here are on a different wavelength than the major cities. They also have access to fresher ingredients in larger cities and extensive market choices. Gone are the days when ethnic food was prepared by the hard working grandparents or family. I had the worst Vietnamese food on 441 recently.
I've started to make my own Thai or Japanese food. Thai is not that difficult if you have the basic asian store ingredients.
Asian stores in Orlando have the Spice mixes and buy coconut milk, fish sauce, chili peppers. Very easy if you follow chef Jet Tila on Youtube.

[Cobullymom]

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr

Is there a decent Thai restaurant near The Villages? I've eaten at Ruby Thai several times and haven't been happy with them.

I would go as far as Ocala or Mt Dora but not as far as Orlando.

It's a lovely little place, very cozy, great service and a nice selection of Thai dishes on their Asian fusion menu..Bamboo Bistro

700 US-441, Lady Lake, FL 32159
(352) 750-9998 Bamboo Bistro - Google Search

[maxnpierre]

Give JK Thai Garden and Sushi in Mt Dora (116 E Fifth Ave) a try. We were also searching for good Thai and found this place in Mt Dora. I like their Panang Chicken Curry, mild. I’ve also had the Pad Thai, very good as well. They are closed mid-day for break but reopen at 5pm for dinner. We like it and they have some seating outside which is nice for this time of year.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Originally Posted by maxnpierre

Give JK Thai Garden and Sushi in Mt Dora (116 E Fifth Ave) a try. We were also searching for good Thai and found this place in Mt Dora. I like their Panang Chicken Curry, mild. I’ve also had the Pad Thai, very good as well. They are closed mid-day for break but reopen at 5pm for dinner. We like it and they have some seating outside which is nice for this time of year.

We went there last night. It was very good. Satay Chicken appetizer, Pad Thai and Green Beef Curry, medium.

[DeeCee Dubya]

Bamboo bistro just another fake Thai restaurant like so many. Filipino cooks who either don’t know or don’t honor genuine Thailand recipes. I spent a lot of time in Bangkok and the land of smiles. In my travels I’ve only found one decent Thai restaurant and it’s on the upper east side of Manhattan. Go figure :-) ;-)

[Halbraun]

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr

Is there a decent Thai restaurant near The Villages? I've eaten at Ruby Thai several times and haven't been happy with them.

I would go as far as Ocala or Mt Dora but not as far as Orlando.

JK Thai on the corner of 5th and Donnelly in Mt Dora is quite good (Tom kha chicken soup is excellent). Enjoy in on your next destination trip to Mt Dora. Opens at 5

[PoolBrews]

Ayuttaya in Ocala is the by far the best I've been to in central Florida. Their curry and pineapple fried rice is 2nd to none. Warning - don't get Thai hot here on your first try. I love hot and spicy, but their Thai hot had my lips, mouth, and throat burning. Royal Orchid is OK - way better than Ruby Thai. Ruby Thai has no flavor in their dishes, and when you want spicy, they just make it somewhat spicy hot with still no flavor.

Thai To Go is a hole in the wall in Ocala next to a gas station. No alcohol, but it is family owned and the food is fantastic! Great for a lunch or to get a to go order.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by DeeCee Dubya

Bamboo bistro just another fake Thai restaurant like so many. Filipino cooks who either don’t know or don’t honor genuine Thailand recipes. I spent a lot of time in Bangkok and the land of smiles. In my travels I’ve only found one decent Thai restaurant and it’s on the upper east side of Manhattan. Go figure :-) ;-)

Guess we are not foodies but we do like bamboo bistro