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At Black Ruby: Thai Craft Burger and Dining in Cambridge, discover a tantalizing fusion of authentic Thai flavors with beloved Western classics. This unique dining experience showcases a creative menu that masterfully blends Thai-inspired burgers, pastas, and vibrant starters, crafting an unforgettable culinary journey for food enthusiasts and adventurous palates alike.
Starters to Tempt Your Taste Buds
Kick off your meal with an array of appetizers that balance bold Thai seasonings with crisp textures and fresh ingredients. The Basil Pork Dumplings feature steamed pork enveloped in a fragrant basil lime sauce, while the Pad Thai Spring Roll delivers stir-fried glass noodles, vegetables, and chopped peanuts, all enhanced by a sweet tamarind mayo. For seafood lovers, the Thai Herbs Calamari comes with lime, crispy basil, and a sweet roasted chili mayo, creating a refreshing yet spicy bite. The Caesar Salad with Crispy Pork Rind combines classic romaine and parmesan with a satisfying crunch, a perfect light start.
Mains that Redefine Fusion Comfort Food
The mains at Black Ruby are showcase examples of innovative Thai-Western fusion. The Crispy Basil Burger boasts a Thai-seasoned beef patty topped with American cheese, crispy fried egg, sautéed mushrooms, and a bold Thai basil sauce. The Khao Soi Burger offers northern Thai flair with curry sauce, grilled onions, pickled mustard, and crispy egg noodles adding texture and spice. The Thai Garlic Burger blends a savory Thai beef patty with garlic cream sauce, mushrooms, and caramelized onions for a rich experience.
More inventive options include the Larb Pork Burger, featuring Thai herb-marinated pork with fresh arugula and spicy larb mayo, and the Spicy BBQ Pork Burger, layered with caramelized pineapple, sriracha coleslaw, and crispy onion rings for a sweet and smoky bite. Chicken lovers can delight in the Satay Sandwich with grilled coconut milk-marinated chicken, peanut sauce, and shredded carrot, or the Green Curry Chicken Sandwich, which combines crispy chicken, fried eggplants, and a vibrant green curry sauce.
Seafood enthusiasts will appreciate the Tom Yum Shrimp Roll, where sautéed shrimp and mushrooms meet tom yum mayo and fresh ikura for bursts of flavor and texture.
Pasta with a Thai Twist
The pasta selection at Black Ruby elevates Italian classics with distinctive Thai herbs and spices. The Sweet Basil Pasta combines spaghetti with Thai sweet roasted chili and savory basil sausages. For a spicy seafood option, the Spicy Seafood Pasta melds spaghetti with shrimp, squid, mussels, and aromatic Thai herbs.
Other crowd-pleasers include the Tom Yum Shrimp Pasta with linguine and a fragrant roasted chili herb paste, and the Roasted Tomato Meat Sauce Pasta featuring pappardelle in a ripe tomato purée with house chili paste and crispy pork rind. Creamy delights like Green Curry Cream Pasta and Tom Kha White Sauce Spaghetti offer mezzi rigatoni or spaghetti bathed in rich Thai curry and coconut-based sauces with mushrooms.
Drinks and Specials to Complement Your Meal
Black Ruby also features an impressive array of drinks and appetizers that perfectly pair with its inventive dishes. From Thai-inspired cocktails to refreshing beverages, the drink list rounds out a memorable dining experience.
- Signature Burgers - Explore an exciting range of Thai fusion burgers, each boasting unique combinations of spices, fresh herbs, and Western favorites like cheese and brioche buns.
- Innovative Pasta - Savor pasta dishes that blend Italian tradition with Thai herbs and sauces, delivering spicy, creamy, and vibrant flavors.
- Appetizers and Small Plates - Start your meal with flavorful plates like dumplings, spring rolls, and calamari that highlight Thai herbs and spices.
