Rouen Thai Restaurant is a restaurant in Tampa's Bayshore / Ballast Point neighborhood, located at 3324 W Gandy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33611. The restaurant describes its approach as preparing dishes from recipes handed down for centuries, adjusted to today's tastes and served in an authentic manner
The menu draws on fresh herbs and spices, including garlic, coriander, lemon grass, mint and chilies. Thai cuisine, as the restaurant explains, owes much to Indian and Chinese influences. Guests can choose from starters, soups, and salads.
What to Expect at Rouen Thai Restaurant
The starters include Egg Roll (2), Thai Spring Roll (4), and Chicken Sa-teh (4), which is marinated in curry powder and cream of coconut milk and served with peanut sauce and cucumber salad. Shrimp Tempura is, and the Rouen Thai's Sampler is for a mix of egg roll, spring roll, shrimp tempura, fried wonton and crab rangoon.
The soup menu is a strong part of the Thai restaurant experience here. Tom Yum and Tom Kha come with shrimp, chicken, tofu or vegetables, with small portions at and large at. The Tom Yum Poh Tak seafood version, with shrimp, squid and scallop, is a featured item at small and large.
Planning Your Visit: Hours and Contact
Rouen Thai Restaurant is open Monday through Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The restaurant is closed on weekends in the hours provided. Hours can change, so call (813) 837-9100 to confirm before you go.
The address is 3324 W Gandy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33611. For the full menu and more about the restaurant, visit rouenthai.com.
Tips Before You Go
If you are new to Thai food, start with the Tom Yum or Tom Kha soup. Both show the herbs and spices the restaurant uses, including lemon grass, galanga and kaffir leaves. For a milder start, the Vegetable Soup and Chicken Rice Soup are simple and fresh, with scallions, cilantro and a touch of well-cooked garlic.
If you want salad, the Yum Duck and Yum Seafood options are among the more filling choices, while the Papaya Salad (Som Thum) gives a lighter option with fresh papaya and carrots.
