I used to live only a 10 minute walk away from the Redfern location of Big Boy Thai so I've tried this one a few times over the last 4 years.
Yes, it looks dingy and is a really low key/no frills kind of place. If that bothers you, you should still go, order take-away, and savour your meal in the comfort of your home.
Start with the chicken satay skewers. The portion is huge, so either share with someone or you'll have leftovers/a sore stomach from overeating. To me, those chicken satay skewers are the best ones I've eaten, EVER!! For the main, I've had the pad thai which is always spot on, the curries which taste perfect even of the off day when they are more liquid than I like them to be, and the cashew nut which is slowly becoming a favourite too.
Come prepared: Bring cash and your favourite bottle of white (it's BYO). read more