Ruam Thai in Maldon

My friend and I visited your restaurant on the 11th March 2023 and would like to say the food was very tasty and very fresh so we decided to have a bottle off Prosecco priced at £30 when we started it we realized it was tesco finest this was not stated on your menu and we was very shocked and disappointed that your mark up equated to £21-50 on top off a bottle off tesco finest Prosecco sold at tesco for £8-50 which in the end spoilt the whole experience very disappointed I realize you have to have a profit but £21-50 is a bit hard to swallow anyway I look forward to your reply explaining your pricing policy

We recently came here for dinner as a couple. The food is the best Thai we’ve had by far! Plenty of choice yet everything was made with such attention to detail. All of the staff were so friendly and made us feel so welcome. Sarah in particular was fantastic. Nothing was too much trouble and she had plenty of recommendations (all fabulous we should add!)

recently visited this restaurant with friends who lived nearby. Went for the Fishermans soup which in the description states King Prawns squid mussels and sea bass. when it arrived there was one King Prawn in it 3 pieces of squid that was like eating rubber 2 mussels and a tiny piece of sea bass with the skin still on, all in a watery hot liquid. This was priced at 10.50 in a small bowl.My wife and myself had literally two mouthfuls and realized this was awful. when we explained this to the waitress and asked for a discount or some kind of goodwill gesture she said no. Our friends both had a curry which I tasted and would not have known it was a curry. Andy B

This restaurant came highly recommended and we were looking forward to our booking! Firstly we waited a very long time to be sere and even longer to get our first drinks. Our starters finally arrived and they were all very nice. We all enjoyed our starters although the Dim Sum was meatballish and wrapped in a stodgy dumpling wrap. Is was ok up to that point, however it all went wrong from then. On. I ordered the Massaman curry, it was watery, lacked care in cooking, tough lamb that was ver chewy, I sensed that the potato’s were tinned and tasted disgusting, I enquired enquired if the potato’s were tinned and this was confirmed by the staff as canned! it was obvious to me that the potato was added at the final stage of cooking and tasted bland. Overall I would say the food was just ok but no more. The service was not carefully provided, we were left alone and no checking, replenished drinks offered, very poor service during our meal. We found the prices were high for the quality of the ingredients and certainly not authentic, lacking taste, quality and spice. The green curry was bright bright green and lacked flavour. The Pad Thai was mushy, Beef chewy, rice was over cooked. Wine choice was very limited with only French vin ordinaire plonk available. For a £130 bill for four people, we all agreed that it was expensive and certainly not authentic or good. We all live and learn and will never return to this place in the future! One to avoid and we will return to our favourite thai in Leigh on sea, where it is the real deal, authentic and brilliant value for money.

We arrived here half hour after it had opened and even though just tables were reserved the lady still made room for us. Great service, recommendations and atmosphere. The only downside is as it operates as a take away people were waiting not far from us for there orders. Maybe a separate section needed for takeaway.

Ok, I suppose, £9.50 for soup starter seemed far more expensive than it was 3 years ago, try 4 yourself, not sparkling in service or value, shame 2/3 years ago we visited 1/2 times a week & the lunchtime deals (3 years ago) were brilliant, Advice 2 the restaurant (bring back lunchtime deals & fill your seats!!) give burnham value!!!

While visiting Burnham-on-Crouch for a long weekend we decided to try Ruam Thai. The food was good but fairly routine for a Thai restaurant. Although I told the hostess when phoning for a reservation and again in the restaurant that I had a nut allergy, they served a noodle dish with a large pile of ground peanuts. We spotted this but, had I eaten any I would have spent the rest of the evening in A&E. What might have been a pleasant but unremarkable meal was spoiled by the carelessness of the staff.

Visited tonight with family from Burnham with whom we are spending several days holiday. The service, ambience and meal were all first class and we'd thoroughly recommend this restaurant. Starters of Spring Rolls and Tempura vegetables followed by Crispy Sea Bass, Yellow Thai Curry and Green Thai Curry washed down by a lovely Thai Rose and NZ Pinot Noir. In a word - fabulous!!

I've eaten Thai food in many parts of the world (including Thailand) and have to say that considering this quaint Thai restaurant is in the small countryside town, it is surprisingly high quality. I would recommend sticking to the non-mainstream Thai dishes (eg I thought the Pad Thai was pretty mediocre) but some of the flagship dishes are fantastic. Such a treat to get such a diversity of lovely Thai dishes on offer in a relatively small town. Well done Ruam Thai, keep up the good work. I have always found them exceedingly friendly over the years too - I can't understand the odd poor service review they have received.

First time in this restaurant. To be honest as Burnham-on-Crouch is so small I wasn't expecting much. But tue food was excellent. Very authentic with lots of flavours. And lovely staff too

Still the same chef and the fact this restaurant has been here for so many years is testament to the quality of food. Excellent service excellent food - we went on a Tuesday and there were many people there. Duck salad was absolutely stunning. Can't wait to come back.

My husband and eat here at least a few times each year as a treat (it can add up to be pricey but its worth it). This was our 1st time to eat out since the lockdown started in 2020 so we were really looking forward to just being around people, soaking the atmosphere and having someone else cook :-) The welcome was as nice as ever, and we sat towards the back of the restaurant tucked away by the entrance to the kitchen but it was freezing. The windows from the kitchen must have been open and at one point even my husband complained that his feet were cold. Anyway, we didn't want to complain as they were getting pretty busy and the waitresses were running up and down with plates (full or empty). So it was a good sign to see business doing well. So we wanted something quick and my husband ordered the Phad Thai and I fancied something different. I choose the Khao Phad Sapparod and it was awful. I was so disappointed. There was no flavour, it was bland, there was no sauce so it was dry and the only reason that I ate was because I was so hungry and I didn't want to waste money. I was so gutted - I have NEVER eaten Thai food like this before and even when I asked if there was some kind of sauce I could put on the food, I was told no before the waitress ran off with another order. Anyway, I ate was was frankly a horrible dinner and we left. This does not however mean that we will not go back - I just choose the wrong item on the menu and for someone who relishes the flavours and sauces from Thai cooking, it just messed up my whole evening :-( That said, if we were asked by the waitresses about our food (you know the usual, how is your food?), I would have been totally honest and told them, but I wasn't asked so I did not say anything. But don't let this review put you off, perhaps next time that I want to try something different I will ask the waitress and make sure that I do not end with this kind of food. However for those who have a more simple platte, this might just be the dish for you.

We have been many times and have found the food consistently superb and the service very good. Really looking forward to dining in again now it is fully open.

Rude rude RUDE!!!!! Will NEVER eat here again. Not only are they BEYOND rude but the food is foul and yuck.

We love this place and go as often as we can (which is not so often now we have moved out of the area). The food is consistently good and location near the estuary in Burnham is great. They are doing takeaway during Tier 3 and lockdowns apparently and if it keeps them going I would very much recommend it!

Me and a few friends had a takeaway from here not too long ago! It was absolutely delicious and the service was amazing! I would highly recommend and can’t wait for next time x

It may be quite small inside, but the food packs a big punch. Absolutely delicious cuisine, especially the pad Thai and beef massaman. Lovely staff and a cosy atmosphere.

Have been here before last year and was really excited to return. However, the service was poor from start to finish... Slow at coming over to ask for drinks and food. Then after starters we had to ask for two tap waters over 3 times, probably took over 40 minutes to get these drinks! Mains took over 1 hour to come after ordering, by this time it was pretty late and not really in the mood to eat anymore. The mains were nice but small. My girlfriend got a sea food sizzling platter. However, it wasn’t really ‘sizzling’ and it only come with 3 medium size prawns, 3 muscles and couple of pieces of small squid... really small cylinders of squid... Admittedly, this main tasted quite nice but was more like a starter. My Tamarind duck - firstly served to the people on the table next to us and then was taken into the kitchen and then taken back out to our table.... Not very COVID friendly... This dish was REALLY sweet, but was nice. However, not a lot of duck compared to other Thais I have been to. We have been here before in the afternoon and the service was fine. Overall we were very disappointed and not HL to standard with competitors. Plus in a small space with lots of people with one window open...

Just had a fabulous takeaway from Ruam. They’re not currently doing eat-ins so we ate our meal by the river. We are both vegetarians and all of our choices were delicious. Highly recommended. Friendly service too.

As always a wonderful welcome and service. Food really good, hot and plenty of it. A great selection on the menu and great advice if it is your first t8me eating Thai food.

Evening meal here as a party of four. We all had starters and mains, all of which were most enjoyable, fresh-tasting and served nice and hot. The restaurant was packed but the service was still quick and attentive. The bill was very reasonable and we shall certainly visit again.

We went to this place after lots of recommendations from locals, we were happy with the ambience, service, quantity of food, quality of food and the price we paid. There was good selection of drinks available. Sizzlers were popular order and we noticed regular returning customers which was more reassuring. Would recommend to anyone visiting Burnham on crouch.

Delightful setting, excellent service and a varied menu. The set meals are very good and so is the wine. I have been three times and have two more visits lined up: it is my favourite restaurant for entertaining visitors.

We had a tasty meal at Ruam Thai. Food was good especially starters, pad thai, sticky rice, tamarind duck and yellow curry but Jungle curry was very watery and disappointing. Lovely service and fun night though.

Took my wife there for our wedding anniversary expecting the usual sort of food but this was exceptional. We had the platter for 2 to start which was superb, I had the sizzling steak and my wife had green chicken curry and I have to say they were the best Thai food I have had EVER.

Seriously, this restaurant is just outstanding! My first visit, with a friend, last evening and I was overwhelmed by the hospitality and the quality of the cuisine.It is a delightful environment in a period property and very cosy and comfortable with nice decorative touches. Great to have, at second floor level, a floor to ceiling window to sit by and observe the road below.We had the second listed set meal and it was stunning:a beautifully varied and tasty starter of ample quantity followed by a duck dish to die for - so much flavour and texture and traditional sticky rice and fabulous noodles. A great prawn dish as well and lovely vegetables.Not really needed, but I opted for the grilled mango cheek dessert - just sublime with tamarind and lime sauce and ice cream; my friend opted for a very pleasant lemon sorbet.The wine list is sensible and we opted for the French Sauvignon Blanc and it was very good indeed - smoother than New Zealand and more appropriate to the meal.I presume that the lady who served us was the manager/owner - really very attentive and charming in a relaxed manner.

Food is amazing I have been to many Thai restaurants but this by far is the best, delicate flavours and a fabulous variety

My husband and I and our daughter decided to book for an evening meal at this restaurant and we wasn't disappointed, even tho looks are deceiving from the front, when you go upstairs the restaurant is small and compact but had a lovely feel about it. There were only two waitresses all night long, but they did work there socks off and didn't stop. Even tho the service was slow we certainly wasn't disappointed in the food, it was cooked fresh and we had a lovely relaxing evening. We wern't in a rush and that suited us. Loved the food and the staff were friendly and helpful. Well done guys for a fab evening and fab food, keep up the hard work.

Really enjoy eating at this intimate Thai restaurant where the staff are friendly and attentive. The food appears authentic and the flavours are delicious, as a vegetarian who does not eat wheat or dairy I was spoilt for choice.

Excellent service, well presented and very tasty food. An extensive menu and good wine selection. Will definitely visit again!

Absolutely lovely authentic Thai food but easily missed because it's above a barbers shop. Family run by some very nice and obliging people this is one of our favourites

Went to Ruam Thai for the first time last night but it won't be the last. The food was absolutely delicious and the service was great. Highly recommend.

Love this restaurant. Wonderful Thai food and friendly service. We have been there quite a few times on our own, with family and friends. Always hot and delicious.

First time here and was not disappointed, good food, went for the meal for four, and in a relaxed atmosphere. Good price too, happily go again.

We wanted to support our local high street restaurants and chose Ruam Thai for lunch a few weeks ago.

Good fab exelent setting on 1st floor looking out at people passing by. Food and service great with prices very reasonable.

We came to this lovely restaurant on Friday 20th July for an evening meal. I have to say, the food was amongst one of the bets Thai meals I think I've ever had! The staff were lovely. Absolutely delicious. Will definitely come here again.

Very glad we booked as it was very busy. Service was good as was the food. This was our 3rd visit in 6 weeks and it has been consistently good on all 3 visits. I can highly recommend this restaurant.

A charming little restaurant. Food choices were plentiful and could not fault the food or the service I can highly recommend this restaurant. The fishcake starters were the best I’ve had and all of us were impressed with our dishes.

We went for a drive to Burnham on Crouch, had a walk and then spotted this quaint Thai restaurant. They had a free table so we decided to give it a try.

Visited multiple times, and all times have myself and my family been greeted with warmth and kindness. Food & presentation is delicious too, would recommend to anyone.

Food and service was second to none some good vegetarian options cute little place will definitely come back

We went in for lunch. The service was quick and the food was hot and flavourful. Perfect portion sizes. The decoration was not conventional for a Thai restaurant and the entrance was not very welcolming but the experience was excellent.

Grabbed some food from their stall at the Burnham carnival this year - me and a friend had both the chicken and the pork dishes with noodles, both were excellent. I regret not going back to get more! Delicious!

Ate early this month service and food superb we had a set meal everything tasted fresh and authentic would recommend to anyone

As you enter you climb a staircase up to the first floor restaurant. The heavy use of bare wood lends a cosy atmosphere to the place. We had a family meal consisting of soups and various meats. They were all amongst the best Thai food I have tasted - they even do the vegetable carving which few restaurants do any more. Great and friendly service too - well she laughed at my jokes anyway.

Fuimos hoy aquí con amigos para el domingo pasado en el buffet mes. Bonito restaurante en el primer piso con vistas al río. Buena elección de alimentos en el buffet que se reponía regularmente. Buena botella de Monsoon Valley y un par de cervezas Singha bien. A £12. 95 una cabeza muy buena relación calidad-precio y un servicio agradable con una sonrisa. No dudaríamos en volver de nuevo cuando esté en la zona y lo recomiendo.

Sailing Club meal for twenty, all eating a la carte, handled superbly. The staff did a fantastic job, the food was all excellent and good value for money. Bravo Ruam Thai! We'll certainly visit again.

We went in and didn't know what to order but the menu was really helpful and said if you're not sure go for the set menu, which is what we did. Food was amazing and lovely people who run it. Small, cosy restaurant.

Cada vez que vamos a visitar nos Burnham Ruam tailandesa. Uno de nuestros restaurantes favoritos y probablemente la mejor comida todavía. Lubina, pato y cordero platos eran geniales. Los fideos caliente. un nuevo plato de carne fue para nosotros y si te gusta la comida...

Mi muy mal, el abuelo tenía ayer un buen día (sábado) y escandalizados todos nosotros por preguntar si podíamos tener una comida en nuestro restaurante tailandés Ruam local! ! Padre llamó y que era absolutamente maravilloso y en una zona concurrida en forma velada en...

Visitamos aquí con amigos recientemente, y no me decepcionó! La comida es increíble. Tuvimos una cena para dos x 2. Había tanta comida! El Pad Thai era delicioso, el Tigre que llora fue probablemente uno de los mejores que he probado. El ambiente es ecléctico...

El servicio es siempre muy educado y bueno, y la comida es excelente. El menú del almuerzo es fantástica relación calidad-precio y rápido, así que es ideal para aquellos que tienen que regresar a trabajar. Yo he ido a este restaurante por años y nunca...

We tried this place for the first time 3 weeks ago, and have been back weekly since. Great food, staff and reasonable prices. I have never managed to eat a whole meal as I'm full before I get to the end, but I would highly recommend you try the food here - will continue to be a regular!

live in burnham been passed many times. decided to give it a go and was really impressed. great food fantastic service and very friendly staff. can't wait to go back

Have been here many times over the years and the food has always been excellent, very tasty and the staff are lovely.

As always a lovely meal - quick efficient service - well priced meal - this restaurant never fails - one of our local favourited

This is a very nice first floor restaurant with great authentic Thai food and service. There is an excellent choice of food. The meal we had was delicious. The staff are Thai and in authentic costume and are extremely friendly and courteous. It is a busy restaurant with a good atmosphere.

Now I'm not sure why nobody has revewed this place since 2015 but I guess people want to keep it secret.Now I'm no thai food expert, but 4 of us ate there last night and with a 9:30 pm booking the place was packed.Service was very efficient and the menu looked comprehensive. We elected for 2 set meals for two, as we thought this would give a good sample and i must say the steak dish was very good.In fact the whole meal was very good, not the cheapest with a set meal for two costing £22.50 per head but there was plenty of food.As the restaurant is above a shop the window seats are premium as you can watch the world go by, which isn't the most exiciting thing to do as Burnham on Crouch is a bit sleepy.Anyhow the food was very good and even though last food orders are at 10:30 there seemed no particular rush to get us out.Having never been to Thailand I guess this could possibly be as authentic as it gets with the staff in traditional dress and bowing and saying thank you at every opportunity.All in all a good evenning with a very full belly.As said a little gem thats seems to be keep quite by the locals.

Never realised there was a Thai restaurant in the high street, so first visit.Very quaint inside with a good atmosphere and was warmly welcomed on arrival.I was surprised how busy the place was as it was early Saturday evening. Went for the set menu Sasriske I think. Mixed starters were delicious, slightly different from the standard experienced elsewhere but in a nice way.The steak dish was amazing as was the curry. I love pad Thai but often it is sloppy, greasy and too sweet. But here, it was perfect. Sticky rice was also yummy.Overall, very high standard of food and taste, well presented and quickly served. I noticed after an hour or so having left the restaurant, I still had remanince of the lovely flavours and satisfaction of how good the meal really was.We will definitely be going back, soon!

This is a lovely local Thai restaurant. Took a friend for dinner on a Saturday night and they were very impressed.

came across this tiny thai restaurant while in burnham along the highstreet,seating is upstairs had a nice greeting,good choice on menu service good this restaurant wouldnt be suitable for disable access,really enjoyed noticed they do do delivery service check opening times.not expensive

Just 5 minutes drive from home so good for their great value lunch from time to time when I'm working from home. Always a great taste and good service.

Dined here some time ago and the food was exquisite. Decided to try the Sunday buffet and have to be honest by saying that the delicate flavours and freshness of food previously experienced has sadly disappeared. The service was good and the staff very friendly but the food itself was a let down which is such a shame. OK if stuck on a Sunday but do not expect high quality fare.

Arrived to excellent decor, seated quickly and drinks came swiftly.Our waitress was very patient as our 3 children asked a million questions. Food was spot on.We over ordered, but they kindly wrapped up the extras to go.Would highly recommend, and you can walk along the water after your meal.

Went for my husband's birthday for a lunch time meal Very nice simple Thai food Well cooked and presented and good price

I will keep this simple... This is the best place around for Thai food! The food is fresh, colourful and packed full of flavour. If you have not yet visited you must schedule it in your diary. This restaurant truly is a hidden gem and never disappoints.

Having had to find a restaurant at short notice a group of six of us decided to try this restaurant for a spontaneous dinner. The staff were very accommodating especially as it was at very short notice and space was found for our party.Two of our group were vegetarian and the rest fully carnivore and the menu was more than suitable. The food was excellent both in presentation as it was in taster and quality and the value was superb. The only slight down side is that the entrance is very hard to see and is accessed by stairs which could prove difficult for some people.We can therefore give this a great "Thumbs Up" and confirm that we will visit again in the future

The restaurant itself is small & during the week you can find yourselves being the only people there as it's very quiet during off peak times. The decor is traditional & the service isn't bad, but you go there for the food. The food is fabulous; always tasty & full of flavour, piping hot & well presented, the menu is full of choice & the dishes are delicious. A little on the pricey side but as a treat it's worth it.

The Ruam Thain serves lovely fresh food and is a great place to eat. It has a friendly atmosphere and friendly/welcoming staff. Prices are good too!

Have visited this restaurant several times most recently in August. We booked last minute for 8:00 on a Saturday evening and ordered a mixed starter (predictable but really well done) and as mains, Weeping Tiger (sirloin steak on a hotplate with a tasty sauce, nice and rare. I had a Jungle Curry with sticky rice and a searingly hot and tasty aubergine dish on the side. Excellent! They were very busy so things took a little time but it's a small place and everything is cooked fresh so happy to wait.

Always a friendly service and food very nice, fresh and flavoursome. Never had a bad meal here. Would recommend for a relaxing, nice meal.

Amazing food, clean and tidy, friendly service, child friendly, did I say amazing food?Would go back time and time again.

Really pleased I found this little Thai restaurant. It is not the cheapest of places but it certainly delivers on flavour. Although you have to climb a very daunting set of steps on arrival it is worth the climb I can assure you! Does get busy which just shows you how good their food is so make sure you book!

Visited Ruam Thai on Friday evening and had an absolutely fabulous meal. Presentation was excellent and the different tastes were wonderful. Can't wait to go back again, one of the best Thai meals we have ever had.Just an added bonus for me as well being a real ale drinker, to my amazement they actually had Old Speckled Hen on the drinks menu, brilliant!

Having visited Thailand I was quite dubious whether this restaurant would be able to serve up authentic Thai dishes. Wow was I pleasantly surprised. The food was excellent and brought back memories of my trip to Thailand. The different flavours were amazing and I strongly recommend a visit for a delightful meal.

The rickety stairs are a bit difficult for both myself (two new knees) and my husband (an amputee), but when you get upstairs it is worth it. Lovely service combined with good Thai food.

This restaurant is quite quirky (a bit like you would find in Thailand) but it seems to have lost it's way with the food, I live on Thai food for months at a time sometimes, so I do know what I am talking about. I had a bit of a rough meal here some time back but I never base a negative review on one visit as all restaurants can have a bad day, I have had two wasted visits here, and the staff are just not interested if you complain. I visited here this Sunday and found the windows all steamed up from the buffet, I ordered a basic green curry, it came with sticky rice that was cooked until it was like gloop, with no grains, the curry was passable, but not the best, and the ice cream desert was dreadful, upon complaining (as I could not eat it) I was informed that it was a favourite of two of their customers, and that I was at fault, and not the desert

I love Thai food and whilst we were staying near, we decided to try Ruam Thai. There were only two other people in there at the time but it was a Sunday evening so we weren't worried. The lady there (who I assume was the owner) was so polite and friendly and our meals came quick and piping hot. We had the mixed starter followed by a red king prawn curry and pad thai, The prawns were fantastic and everything tasted lovely. Would definitely recommend :-)

As this restauant was unable to accept a booking the day I was in Burnham on Crouch, I was delighted when another oportunity presented itself. We were warmly welcomed into the restaraunt and seated. The menu was quite extensive although it wasn't made clear that the meat specified in the menu could be changed. The meals came quickly and were of excellent quality. We was not offered a desert menu, although we didn't want one. We had coffee to finish our meal. The atmospere was a little quiet as we eat very early but it did give the waitress time to chat with us which made the visit very enjoyable.

My wife and I have visited this many times as a couple and with family and friends.Without fail the food has been excellent and the staff attentive and courteous.Would have no hesitation recommending this restaurant to anyone who is hesitant to go on the basis of some of the negative reviews.

I went to this resturant with some friends. The food was very nice but the service wasn't very good at all. I found the staff rather rude especially when asking for cutlery.

Nice little restaurant, pretty good food. Would try and get a table in the eves rather than the main room - it's much cosier. Only a couple of staff who didn't seem to be able to cope - even though there's probably only 15 tables. Maybe we were just unlikely.

I love Thai food and this did not disappoint. Had the set menu for 2 - the weeping tiger was excellent. What I particularly liked was the cosy and buzzing atmosphere. Would have given it 5 stars, but there didn't seem to be a dessert menu.

Excellent food and service. Fantastic Place for a good value lunch. Food is fresh and tasty. We eat there once a week it's so good!!

Thai food is one of my favourite cuisines. This place is hidden out of view and I never noticed it until I was told to go there, wow what a good recommendation.The yellow and green curries are excellent, as is the coconut rice, very yum!! Their takeaway is just a great, and you even get a discount for picking it up with free crackers. I would really recommend you go here, the flavours are perfect, food served quickly and with an extremely friendly service.I regularly come here now!

Amazing Thai food! The best I have tasted so far!. I did not no it was here as from outside its practically a door!. I got recommened from friends. It has a lovely Thai decor the staff are friendly. The price is quite expensive but when there is more than two of you it's fine because the portions are big. I never choose any other Thai after being here so I would definitely recommend it :0)

Excellent food as always. If I could I would go for all the starters. The duck in tamarind sauce is particularly good.

we went to this restaurant following a recommendation decor tired looking and carpet seen better days asked for cider lge and got a glass of flat and not to gassy meaning it could of been around a while food was nice but cold in places hotter in some parts this all ways scares me a bit when pork is part of the menu we were dissapointed and told the service that the importantance of serving food hot lies paramount in all restaurants in this country waiter couldnt give a toss so we wont be bothering them again

Took me a while to try Ruam Thai, although I've been lucky enough to travel and eat all over Thailand and have come to love Thai food. I wasn't disappointed when I did visit: lovely staff, nice surroundings inside, and food was fresh and tasty. The restaurant is first floor above a shop, so not completely accessible by everyone, but they do a takeaway menu and if stairs are not an issue for you, give it a try for a special occasion. Loved the Pad Thai (one of my favourite Thai dishes), and the waitresses are Thai, wearing traditional Thai dress, and for me, they set the gold standard for friendly, helpful and unobtrusive waitressing, leaving you feeling like you've been a special customer every time. I'll definitely be visiting again.

A Good Thai Meal. Nice Atmosphere and Surroundings. This is worth a visit for nice Thai Food. A Scenic view from the upstairs Window of Burnham-on-Crouch High Street.

Good quality, tasty, fresh food (speaking as veg*n) and charming service.Attractive decor and (if you're lucky), nice view.

Visited here whilst in the area on recommendation of a friend. Glad we did. Very good quality food clearly made with fresh ingredients, nice atmosphere in the restaurant with a nice view out to sea, and great service too. If I have one minor complaint it's that whilst the thai curry was served on a warmer and our sizzle steak on a sizzle plate, the other dishes did get a bit cold by the time we'd finished them as there were no hot plates. If not for that, I'd have given this place 5 stars no question. Very happy customer.

We live in Burnham and only visit the Ruam when we dont have the kids as its a little dearer than the chinese restaurant and the menu is more limited.However, the food is fresh and ,for example, the pad thai would be dearer than a chinese chow mein as it has so many more fresh ingredients in it,peanuts,prawns,egg,more varied veg. We had a set menu and it was hot and fresh .Our only grumble was the ribs on the starter platter. I believe they were probably pre-cooked earlier and heated through to order so it made them drier than usual and they werent piping hot. Apart from that the food ,atmosphere ,staff and location were very good.To be honest, we know it is always cold in there in the winter due to the very large glass front to the restaurant. They had atleast 2 electric heaters on and the main aircon unit but we knew to wear a jumper from past experience.

Went here recently after a drive to Burnham on Crouch on a whim. Staff were friendly enough but the restaraunt was absolutely freezing, we were seated underneath a big old heater and one half of me was freezing an the other was being fried. The food was below par and obviously microwaved (this was a quiet midweek evening visit) as for e.g. the spare ribs for the starter were lukewarm on the outside, but the inside and bone were stone cold. Same for the other items we ordered. The mains were poor and very greasy and the green curry didnt resemble any green curry I've ever had before, and the chicken tasted so chewy and rough that it might have been reheated several times. We didn't finish our meal. Overall we won't be going back, not least since about an hour after leaving my stomach was very upset and two days later is still out of sorts - when eating any of the meat dishes I felt a bit wary and should have stopped, thankfully I was the only one from our group to feel this way as far as I know but I had a bit of everything just to taste.

My wife and I are Thai addicts and when travelling we do seek out thai restaurants. We class our local Thai as the best we have had so far and therefore all others are compared to this.Ruam Thai, came very very close, it had the depth of flavours we look for in the food and also the fresh tastes.We have been told by others that its hard to find the right ingredients for making Thai in the UK, with this in mind Ruam must have a stash or secret garden as the food was of a great standard.

We've been going to this restaurant time and again for years now. The large windows make looking out a pleasure. The food choice is extensive and very well cooked. The wine is extremely reasonable and the They do a lunch time special menu which is a set price and works out very cheap whilst the quality of the food remains just as high as in the evening. It is also possible to have the evening menu at lunchtime. Highly recommended.

took my mum for lunch a small set menu but all the food was fresh and served quickly it was delicious and plenty of it ! The only set back are the steep stairs but so worth the climb.

I like Thai food but not when it's very spicy, and my husband is a bit of a Thai virgin, so we asked for mild dishes and/or for them to be made with little or no chilli. We had a rice, noodle, vegetarian and chicken main courses which was plenty for the 2 of us. It was a blustery Tuesday evening and very quiet so we had the waitress's undivided attention and we have no complaints about the service or quality of the food. It was a very tasty meal and not too spicy for us. We will certainly be back when we are next in the town and try their well-priced lunch menu.

Visited Ruam Thai on Saturday and had a really enjoyable evening. The restaurant was full and there was a good atmosphere. The food was excellent and overall great value for money, we will return again soon