Rak: Modern Thai & Cocktails

435 Ionia Ave SW, Grand Rapids
(616) 381-4041

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I had a good experience here. Although I’m usually not a fan of Thai food, the dishes here balanced sweetness and flavor very well. I can tell the chef put some thought into the dishes, prominent in the rice being actual sticky rice and coconut shrimp having a coconut breading than just a coconut sauce on top.

The cocktail I had (Empress Lychee) was also very good. Was expecting something overly sweet but it surprised it again with a well balanced gin and...
I’ve ate here twice now. The first was take out and the second time I sat at the bar.

Dining in I was very disappointed with my order. I informed the staff of my food allergies and was advised I should order the fresh rolls over the vegetable egg rolls. I ordered the fresh rolls made vegan and they first came out with peanut sauce (which I am allergic to.) They were remade and overall just very disappointing. I guess I should’ve asked more questions, but...
Beautiful restaurant space in the Downtown market . I popped in during a work trip after many years away from Grand Rapids The atmosphere is very lovely , however , that was the highlight.

I ordered the calamari and papaya salad , the calamari was nice, the papaya salad tasted only of fish sauce , lacking lime garlic or any spice at all. The marinara accompanying the calamari had more seasoning . Perhaps the main dishes are more authentic , but the papaya very...

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