Opening hours
Open now · closes 9:00 PM
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Sunday | 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
Local time in Cambridge: 5:56 PM (EST). Holiday hours may differ.
Location & directions
1790 Massachusetts AvenueCambridge, MA 02140
About Black Ruby
Black Ruby is a Thai restaurant located at 1790 Massachusetts Avenue in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It is one of 317 places to eat and drink we list in Cambridge.
Black Ruby is open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM (closed Monday).
Available service options are dine-in. On the menu: fusion.
Quick facts
- Category
- Thai Restaurant · Fusion
- Address
- 1790 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02140
- Hours
- Open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM (closed Monday)
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 2 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Thai restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Black Ruby’s weekday schedule with 6 other Thai restaurants in Cambridge. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, earlier than 67% of them (the typical opening time is 11:30 AM) and closes at 9:00 PM, in line with the typical 9:00 PM.
In total it is open about 60 hours a week, 5 hours fewer than the local median of 65. 100% of Thai restaurants in Cambridge open on Sundays, and Black Ruby is one of them.
Compared with 6 other Thai restaurants in Cambridge that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Thai restaurants in Massachusetts
Based on 10 menus with 967 priced items from Thai restaurants in Massachusetts, the median menu item costs $14.65, and half of all items are priced between $8.00 and $19.35.
We don’t have Black Ruby’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what Thai restaurants in Massachusetts typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Pad Thai | 80% | $17.45 |
| Pineapple Fried Rice | 80% | $16.95 |
| Shrimp Tempura | 50% | $12.95 |
| Brown Rice | 50% | $2.50 |
| Sticky Rice | 50% | $3.25 |
Calculated from 10 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Dine-in
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Black Ruby there are 48 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 197 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Bakeries & Desserts (36), Cafes & Coffee (35), Japanese & Sushi (17), and Pizza (13).
Competition is healthy: 5 other Thai restaurants are within a mile and 22 within three miles. The closest is Sugar and Spice, 0.3 mi away.
84 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Bakeries & DessertsMahalab Bakery< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeOneZo Tapioca< 0.1 mi
- Japanese & SushiOne Ramen & Sushi< 0.1 mi
- Mexican & Tex-MexChivo Taqueria0.1 mi
- ChineseChangsho0.2 mi
What to expect at a Thai restaurant
Thai restaurants are among the most common sit-down restaurants in American towns of every size. Menus balance sweet, sour, salty and spicy flavors and are built around curries, stir-fries, noodle dishes, soups and salads, served with jasmine or sticky rice.
What to order
- Pad thai or pad see ew – the most popular noodle dishes
- Green, red or massaman curry – with rice; massaman is the mildest
- Tom yum or tom kha soup – hot-and-sour or coconut-based
- Larb or som tam – bright, spicy Isan salads
Good to know
- Spice is usually rated on a 1–5 scale; you can always add chili at the table.
- Lunch specials typically include soup or a spring roll at a lower price.
- Many Thai restaurants close between lunch and dinner on weekdays – check the hours.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Black Ruby's opening hours?
Open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM (closed Monday). Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM; Sunday: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Is Black Ruby open on Sunday?
Yes, Black Ruby is open on Sundays: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Where is Black Ruby located?
Black Ruby is located at 1790 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02140.
Does Black Ruby offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Black Ruby. Listed service options: dine-in.
Is Black Ruby open late?
No, Black Ruby usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Black Ruby?
There are 197 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Black Ruby. Nearby options include Mahalab Bakery (< 0.1 mi), OneZo Tapioca (< 0.1 mi), and One Ramen & Sushi (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other Thai restaurants near Black Ruby?
5 other Thai restaurants within a mile. The closest is Sugar and Spice, 0.3 mi away.
How much do Thai restaurants in Massachusetts cost?
Based on 10 menus with 967 priced items from Thai restaurants in Massachusetts, the median menu item costs $14.65, and half of all items are priced between $8.00 and $19.35.
Nearby places
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