Buddha Ruksa

West Seattle loves Buddha Ruksa and we do, too, but both the menu and the kitchen don't acknowledge gluten-free options or alternatives. It would be great if BR can step up a gluten-free selection.

I love the cozy bar at the entrance and the crispy garlic chicken with a bottle of cold beer . Totally unassuming from the outside but a local favorite and always busy. Highly recommended!

I don't think I need to say that the Crispy Garlic Chicken is a must... Everyone else seemed to cover that! The Tom Kha soup is another one of my favorites! So good with chicken or tofu !

Crispy garlic chicken forever. Also: a shoutout for doing a great job at pandemic takeout . Social distancing markers, plastic barriers, and you wait outside with a beeper if your food isn’t ready.

Awsome Asian and Thai restaurant . An extremely diverse menu with curry dishes as well . Try the spicy duck with noodles !

Like everyone else said, the crispy garlic chicken was insanely good. It's not on the lunch menu but if you ask for it you can still get it!

The Panang curry , Crispy Garlic chicken , and a side of brown rice are the perfect combo for 2. They are not on the lunch menu , but you can always ask for the dinner menu .

The crispy garlic duck they have right now is as good as the crack chicken , if not better. Just get both!

The crispy garlic chicken is a must. Thai fried rice is pretty great too. Small dining room can fill up quick, great for take out too.

Crispy garlic chicken is top! I addicted going here every week. Give them a try and you will be addicted too :))))))

A West Seattle institution for nearly 10 years, Buddha Ruksa's warm and relaxed space serves fresh, delicious Thai curries , fresh rolls , satay and crispy garlic chicken . Get in early to snag a table! Read more

Definitely the crispy garlic chicken ! It's so good...just like candy . Crab wontons are great but eat them fresh in the car on your way home!

So many good options, especially like their signature dishes!!

I second what the other 38 @Foursquare users said about the crispy garlic chicken #bestthingever

Yes, the crispy garlic chicken is tops, as is the panang , red, yellow curries and pretyy much anything else I've had. Sweet staff and great to dine in when you can get a table.

The crack chicken a.k.a. Crispy garlic chicken . Also amazing Pad Thai and garlic fried rice .

The crispy duck is fantastic. You can choose from 6 different sauces!

Spring rolls , crispy garlic chicken and shrimp and pumpkin curry are really good!

If you come here without getting the crispy garlic "crack" chicken , you shouldn't be allowed to come back. Do it.

Garlic chicken was great. Get there early, very crowed

Spicy eggplant was delicious! Very crowded . Get here early.

Crispy garlic chicken ! Any of their curries are awesome too!

This food is the real MVP. All of the awards given were earned. Long lines are worth the wait.

Yummy Crispy Garlic Chicken & Panang Curry ! Order a Basil Martini to wash it all down, trust me!

Crab fried rice , crispy garlic chicken , and salt and pepper shrimp are stand outs

soups panang curry and kao soi are awesome

Everything is delicious, EVERYTHING!

Delicious Thai food . Pad Thai is great!

This restaurant was put on the list "15 Best Places With Delivery in Seattle," but this place doesn't deliver . Take-out only.

Try the Crispy Garlic Chicken ! You’re welcome...

Crispy garlic chicken is THE signature dish! Most unique and flavorful dish.

The Panang curry with brown rice is just delicious. Don't forget to order four stars...you know you want to.

Crab wontons are top notch!

Crispy garlic chicken !

Everyone comes for the crispy garlic chicken , but it's the bags of gold and fried squash that have me hooked.

Garlic chicken and pnaan just as bomb as every one says

Yes, my wife loves the garlic chicken , but we love that they love children and always make us feel welcome with our young ones.

Crispy garlic chicken , Dungeness crab fried rice

Everyone loves the crispy garlic chicken but did you know they can add in long bean ? Try it. It's a healthy and tasty choice.

One of my favorites in Seattle

You have to get the crispy garlic chicken .

Don’t understand the hype. Especially about the crispy garlic chicken

Crispy garlic chicken is good

Get the fried chicken

Don't overlook the Panang Curry and Pad See Ew ! So so good!

You are not worthy of Buddha Ruksa if you do not order the crispy garlic chicken (aka crack chicken ).

This is a great place for lunch ! There's hardly anyone here & the service is great as always!!

Try the Basil Martini - So refreshingly light and fantastic.

Don't forget to leave room for black sticky rice dessert

I don't understand the fuss. Food is NOT made to order. Really odd for a Thai place. Broccoli on pad see yew was mold green. Obviously frozen. Not worth the time 👎🏾👎🏾