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Bua Thai Ramen & Robata Grill

Thai Ramen, Vegan Menu

$$$

Top tips

Ask about: animal ingredients Ask about: mislabelled dishes Ask about: cross-contamination

  • Consider the Japanese Sweet Potato Tempura or Fried Tofu; both were named as favorite vegan choices.
  • Good to know: Ask staff to confirm ingredients and preparation: one reviewer found chicken in a Massaman curry ordered as vegan.
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  • Try the vegan Fried Tofu Bun, praised by a reviewer who also noted that the menu marks vegan items clearly.
  • Good to know: Check whether vegan items share frying oil with animal-based foods; a reviewer reported shared oil.
  • Good to know: Confirm that vegan ramen broth contains no fish; one reviewer reported a fishy taste after asking about fish ingredients.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention dumpling, ramen and bao.

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Also crispy tofu buns, dumplings, fried tofu, green curry ramen, massaman curry, pad see ew and sweet potato tempura.

Good for

The vibe: dates The vibe: groups

Praised for beautiful interior, attentive service and friendly service.

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Also praised for lively atmosphere, cozy atmosphere, fast service and generous portions.

Good to know

  • Gluten-free options
  • Outdoor seating
  • Lunch, dinner, takeout

About

Bua Thai pairs Thai curries and noodle soups—including vegan Miso Ramen and Green Curry—with a Japanese menu in a brick-lined room with weathered wood and a full bar. It’s a lively, mid-range choice for dates or groups, with clearly marked vegan choices and fruit-served drinks mentioned by reviewers.

Vegan menu

VEGAN
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Bua Thai Ramen & Robata Grill · dine-in · 29 dishes and drinks

More options may be available. Other dishes on this menu are still being checked.

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1611 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10028

Opening hours

Monday
11:30–22:30
Tuesday
11:30–22:30
Wednesday
11:30–22:30
Thursday
11:30–22:30
Friday
11:30–23:30
Saturday
12:00–23:30
Sunday
12:00–22:30

the food

4.6 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

  • Good food
  • Good service
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3.4 11 reviews Read on HappyCow
How we rank

eating vegan

Poor vegan options

vegan options
Many · 5–10 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Knowledgeable
protein
tofu, mock duck

Ask about: Dishes labelled vegan that weren't: check with staff.

Ask about: Hidden animal ingredients in dishes labelled vegan: ask about sauces and broths.

Ask about: Cross-contamination: ask about sauces before ordering.

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