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Busaba

4.1 (39 reviews)
Open • 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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Happy hour specials
Dogs allowed
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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Shrimp Asparagus Delight
Hannah M.

I don't eat a lot of Thai food but wanted to try something different. I really enjoyed my food, and was happily surprised with how much shrimp was in my dish. The food, especially the appetizers, came out very quickly. The service was pretty good the atmosphere inside the restaurant was pleasant! We were able to get in on a Friday night without reservations or waiting!

Drunken noodles with beef
Nicole T.

By far the best Thai restaurant we have tried in CO. Ate here recently for an early dinner while exploring some stuff in Boulder. The drunken noodles were a favorite and absolutely delicious (added beef to them which was extra $ but worth it). I loved the thai iced tea as well. Yellow curry was good. Not the best we have had but very good. Appetizers were decent. Service was good. Restaurant atmosphere was also pleasant. Bathrooms could be a little cleaner. Prices weren't too bad since portions were larger. I would definitely come again next time we are up this way!

Ashley H.

Absolutely delicious! We stopped here as a party of six in a state of absolute hunger. We ordered and the food came out in about ten minutes and was so fresh! The kids LOVED it as well. And the glasses they serve sodas and teas in are so cute. Def come give this place a try if you're looking for some fresh and fast Thai food! Also has a great ambiance.

Menu pg1 (7/2025)
Mike S.

Stopped by Busaba after a nice afternoon of shopping along Pearl Street - and noting good reviews on Yelp. What an incredible delight it was!

Vegetable egg roll with plum sauce
Sara M.

We have eaten at the original Busaba in Louisville for years but not recently. I was so pleased they have added more locations and especially for this one on Pearl St on my favorite block of restaurants on the west end. So many nice and high quality options. As I said in my review of the original Louisville location, I like the mix of the more southern Thai dishes as well as the central Thai that are more classically Chinese in style. All of their dishes can be spiced to suit your taste. We opt for mild but I've heard their medium has quite a kick and the hot is nearly volcanic. So something for everyone. The shrimp were nicely grilled and the selection of veggies fresh and firm. I especially loved the mushrooms with the ample and tender asparagus. I love that bell peppers were mostly red, for the color as well as sweeter taste over the green. The soy based sauce was well salted, not too much but not bland. I ordered it with the brown rice and though a small up charge , well worth it. My husband ordered the pork sweet and sour and I took a taste and liked it too. Classic sauce, tender meat and classic veggies. We had the ginger tea to drink and found it a bit sweet ( and we were warned it was pre sweetened when we ordered) but wish we could have it plain. My husband lines sweet tea and he would get it again but I will try something else. He also chose the white Jasmine rice and enjoyed. The portions are huge so we have enough left so we can have another full meal. If you bring a bigger group or some with bigger appetites it could be served family style with fewer dishes. I like having "planned overs" so this was good. Our server was excellent and the timing of the food was set well by her. We will definitely return to try more items. The space is really nice, there is a nice bar in the front with views on Pearl and on a late summer evening, the glass wall is completely open.

Mussamun Curry
Aya R.

Items ordered: Veggie fresh rolls, Masaman Curry with fried tofu, Veggie Pad Thai with fried tofu Value: Pricey but reasonable, as large portions make up for the price Service: Food came quickly but servers/the host were hard to find The Review: Five stars because this is a fairly new business with great food and I want to encourage patronage! INCREDIBLE assortment of vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options. The place is very clean. The food is fresh and flavorful, and they are very conscientious of spice level, with a legend on the menu that explains the levels. A classic dish, the Pad Thai was perfectly cooked with a nice assortment of the typical sprouts and green onion, and a fresh beet and carrot garnish. Drawbacks were the harsh lights, the lack of servers, and the fact that they squished us in a corner even though there were plenty of other tables. Also, important to note that the veggie fresh roll is basically lettuce inside of rice paper, so buyer beware. Drawbacks aside, really great restaurant and food comes out in approximately 10 minutes. Unmatched quality, especially for a touristic area. 5/5 from me!

Shrimp Pad See Ewe
Stephanie C.

We love Busaba and always order from their Louisville location. This was our first time ordering from here and it was delicious. The pad see ewe is soooo good and one of our favorite easy, comforting dishes. My husband gets the shrimp and I order the chicken. Both are tasty and I especially like how they cook the chicken. I'd give them 5 stars, but the roti was suuuuuper oily. The flavor is excellent, but just had too much oil that made it a bit soggy and needed to be patted down before eating. Busaba continues to be our favorite Thai spot in Colorado.

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Absolutely delicious Thai food that felt healthy with friendly, fast lunch service at unbeatable prices!

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Got the pad see ew with chicken, and my husband got the pangang curry - SO good and in the perfect location downtown!

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Delicious ample of vegan and vegetarian choices. Excellent customer service. Drinks were good.

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Amazing food and service! The staff were friendly and attentive. The food was flavorful and deliciously spicy!

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2 years ago

Best Thai food in Colorado. Can highly recommend curries and pad see ewe. Thank you, Busaba!

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Thai Avenue - the menu

Thai Avenue

4.1(160 reviews)
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There are very few Thai restaurants in Colorado that can compete with Thai Avenue. Of the few dozen…read moreThai restaurants that I have tried in Colorado, the only one that is even comparable to Thai Avenue is Farmhouse Thai in Lakewood. The flavors here are rich, but they aren't overwhelming. The dishes are also not greasy (an issue you can run into with some Thai restaurants). You can also expect very fast service. If you are in Boulder then this is a must!

Ordered the chicken pad thai, as I always did at this place. Flavor was just okay because it was…read moreunbalanced in being too sweet. The dish was also too wet. The chicken was probably cooked enough, but barely and to the point where it gave me slight pause. I got spicy level 4, and it had a pretty good amount of heat that met my expectations of a 4 out of 5 heat level. The ratio of noodle to chicken to garnishes is good. The food court that it's in doesn't feel clean, but I don't think that's the fault of Thai Avenue. I used to come here 2-3 times a week for a couple years over 10 years ago when I was a college student, and back then it was easily 5 stars. I heard a lot of people say that the place changed and it's not what it used to be, so I went out of my way to go back and try them again. Sadly it's true that they arent what they used to be. Seems to be different cooks. I wonder where the original cooks went because I want to eat at wherever that is.

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