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Bua Thai Ramen & Robata Grill
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Thai·Upper East Side, New York

Bua Thai Ramen & Robata Grill

Excellentmedium confidence

Clear gluten-free menu labeling and several gluten-free ramen and Thai options make this a solid choice for gluten-free diners; recent reviews are generally positive, though kitchen protocols are not fully detailed.

Gluten-Free Offerings

0GF Score
Cross-Contamination
Medium

Shared prep surfaces or fryer. Confirm practices on arrival.

Staff Knowledge
Medium

Staff have some GF awareness but may need prompting.

Illness Reports
None

No GF-related illness reports found in recent data.

GF Labeling
Clearly labeled
GF Options
84 items identified
GF Sentiment
Mostly positive

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About

Bua Thai Ramen & Robata Grill is a neighborhood staple on the Upper East Side, known for its Thai Basil Ramen and Clay Pot Fried Rice. The restaurant combines Thai flavors with Japanese robata grilling, offering a unique dining experience. It's a cozy spot perfect for a casual dinner or a quick lunch. The chef's creativity shines through in dishes…

GF Menu
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84 items
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ROBATA GRILL
Grill Wing
Thai style grilled chicken wings marinated in a special sauce, served with spicy tamarind sauce.
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Shrimp
Thai style shrimp soy marinated shrimp on skewer served with spicy tamarind sauce.
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Chicken Liver
Thai style chicken liver, grilled and marinated in a special sauce, served with spicy tamarind sauce.
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Organic Mushroom
Organic mushroom with soy sauce.
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Grill Shishito
Grilled Japanese pepper. Spicy.
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Organic Sweet Corn
Grilled organic sweet corn.
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Asian Eggplant
Served with Asian miso.
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Sweet Yam
Served with creamy black sesame.
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Organic Madley Tomato
Gluten free. Vegan.
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SOUP
Tom Yum Koong (Shrimp)
Shrimp and lemongrass broth, bunashimeji mushroom, scallion, cilantro and lime leaf. Spicy.
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POK POK SALAD
Pok Pok Mango
Shredded mango, medley tomato, carrot and homemade chili tamarind dressing. Spicy.
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Pok Pok Avocado & Mango
Shredded mango, medley tomato, avocado, carrot, corn with homemade chili tamarind dressing. Spicy.
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TOSS SALAD / SEAFOOD SALAD
Organic Kale Salad
Organic kale, sweet corn, avocado, cucumber, medley tomato, crispy yams with ponzu dressing.
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APPETIZER
Organic Edamame with Himalayan Salt
Steamed organic edamame with Himalayan salt.
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Organic Edamame with Truffle Salt
Steamed organic edamame with truffle salt.
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Fried Tofu
Deep fried tofu with sweet chili sauce.
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CHEF RECOMMEND
Robata Grilled Assorted Organic Vegetable
grill shishito, Organic sweet corn, Asian eggplant, sweet yam, pineapple, and tomato
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SEAFOOD
Choo-Chee
Grilled protein with mix vegetables with creamy coconut curry sauce. Spicy.
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Spicy Lemongrass
Steamed protein with garlic, Thai chili pepper, cilantro, lemongrass, mix vegetables, lime leaf, spicy lemon sauce. Spicy.
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CURRY
Massaman Curry
Spicy. Potato, onion, and carrot. Served with steamed jasmine rice. Gluten free. Vegan(upon request)
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THAI RAMEN
Sukhothai Noodle Soup (Gluten free)
Spicy soup base, served with crispy wonton, beansprout, spinach, scallion cilantro. Gluten-free & vegetarian dish will not serve with fried wonton.
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Phuket Noodle Soup (Gluten free)
Spicy creamy lemongrass soup base, served with crispy wonton, beansprout, spinach, scallion and cilantro. Gluten-free & vegetarian dish will not serve with fried wonton.
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JAPANESE RAMEN
Miso Ramen (Gluten Free)
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Gluten Free Ramen (Vegan)
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SASHIMI
Fatty Tuna Sashimi
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Blue Fin Tuna Sashimi
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Yellow Tail Sashimi
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Scotish Salmon Sashimi
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Seared Salmon Sashimi
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Albacore Sashimi
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Shrimp Sashimi
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Japanese Scallop Sashimi
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Blue Crab Sashimi
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Salmon Egg Sashimi
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Smelt Egg Sashimi
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Egg Sashimi
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Fresh Water Eel Sashimi
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Sea Water Eel Sashimi
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Sea Urchin Sashimi
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DESSERT
Chilled Lychee
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SIDE DISH
Japanese Rice
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Jasmine Rice
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Brown Rice
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Sticky Rice
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Steamed Vegies
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Sauteed Cabbage
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Rice Vermicelli
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Hard Boiled Egg
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Hard Boil Runny Yolk Egg
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Coconut Sticky Rice
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Asparagus Fresh
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Grilled Asparagus
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Spinach
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Oshinko
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Steamed American Broccoli
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Sunomono
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Wakame
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Side Order Kimchi
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Spicy Mayo
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Side Dish Roasted Chicken
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Side Dish Roasted Pork Belly
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Side Dish organic Beef belly
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Side Dish Chicken Breast
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Side Dish Vegetable & Tofu
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Side order Avocado
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SOFT DRINK
Premium Organic Hot Green Tea
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Aqua Panna
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Premium Hot Oolong Tea
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Coke
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Diet Coke
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Sprite
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Ginger Ale
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Seltzer
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Mexican Coke
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Ice Green Tea
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Shirley Temple
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Cherry Coke
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Orange Juice
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Cranberry Juice
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Pineapple Juice
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Pellegrino
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Lychee Juice
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Lemonade
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Organic Coconut Juice
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Logistics
Address
1611 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10028, USA
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