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Busaba

4.3 (33 reviews)
Closed • 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Updated 1 month ago

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Outdoor seating
Good for groups
Happy hour specials
Dogs allowed

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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.

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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.

Mussamun Curry with Pork
Kevin E.

Initial feel is very positive secondary to friendly, welcoming staff. I was just about to say that the wait was a little long for the food and then like magic, it arrived. The waiter split the rice into two bowls for us (thank you!). The mussamun curry with pork is Great! And... they did not skimp on the pork! Our attentive server knew that we were planning on walking and then stopping somewhere else for another bite. He had the check ready as soon as we finished, so as to not hold us up. Thanks Kaeden. If I lived in Boulder I would be back soon.

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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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Aloy Thai Cuisine

Aloy Thai Cuisine

(722 reviews)

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I first tried Aloy at an event in Denver and really liked it. I knew there was a branch location in…read moreBoulder for years but since it is not downtown where I do know many restaurants on Pearl and can get the on my own by bus since I no longer have good vision for driving, I need a car ride for this spot. We tried it this evening and liked it a lot. I see why it is so popular. But do know they do not have identical menu items to the Denver locations. This fact did cause me to be disappointed when one of the items arrived at the table. My husband loved it though, as he is a big fan of cream cheese which I am not. I only eat items like NY cheesecake and on bagels with lox. What I wanted to try was the roasted duck dumpling but got the fried wonton with cream cheese and duck. It had a good sauce as well as a slice of mango and a pinch of pea shoots on the top. I do love baby pea shoots and though not what I envisioned, I did eat my portion. The shrimp spring rolls were some of the best I have had in a while. I had a hot oolong tea and my husband had a Thai tea. We both liked our drinks which were exactly as we expected. We also had a "small" plate of bbq chicken which was hardly a small thing. A large tasty section of chicken on a bed of lettuce with a side of shredded carrot and cabbage with a very nice sauce. It was perfect for my husband but as I am not allowed chicken skin, it was harder to eat but tasty. Such a bigger serving than we expected, we brought enough home for lunch tomorrow. The staff were friendly, helpful yet not intrusive. The setting was perfect for me and for all as the variety of styles allow for accommodating any needs. Pricing was average for Boulder and more than worth it. We will be back and try more items. Often have lunch with a friend who drives and it will be perfect for that this summer.

Took a road trip to Boulder and stopped for lunch at Aloy Thai Cuisine. Aloy has a menu selection…read moreof warm, comforting soups, rich and aromatic curries, vibrant salads, and a wide array of contemporary Thai dishes, all crafted with fresh, quality ingredients. Aloy Thai Cuisine is a great spot in Boulder for flavorful, satisfying Thai food. We arrived during happy hour so ordered the pork egg rolls (3 piece) thin flaky pastry stuffed with ground pork, cabbage, carrots, and woonsen noodle, deep fried with sweet and sour sauce and crab wontons (4 piece) cream cheese and crab meat stuffed in wonton shell served with sweet and sour sauce. The pork egg rolls were crispy on the outside with a generous, tasty filling, perfectly fried and not greasy. The crab wontons were a highlight, light, crunchy, and packed with creamy filling, paired nicely with a sweet dipping sauce. I ordered the BBQ chicken entree that is marinated and grilled and served with spicy tamarind or sweet and sour sauce. It came with so many fresh veggies and I loved the tamarind sauce so much I had to order extra. The BBQ chicken was tender and well-seasoned with a slightly smoky, savory-sweet taste that really stood out. Service was friendly and efficient, and the atmosphere was casual and comfortable, great for a relaxed meal without feeling rushed. If you're in Boulder and craving Thai food done right, Aloy Thai Cuisine is definitely worth checking out. It was a very reasonable price point for the quantity of food.

Phuket Thai - Drunken noodles

Phuket Thai

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Came here on a Saturday evening for early dinner (around 5pm). It was pretty empty but started to…read morefill up. There is a bar area and a big TV. Servers were very friendly. What we swallowed: *THAI EGG ROLLS: These were tasty. *FRIED TOFU *POTSTICKERS *TOM KHA: Very good. We really liked the fresh veggies in the soup. *DRUNKEN NOODLE; There was something about this dish we couldn't place our fingers on that tasted off. *THREE TASTE CHICKEN: Crunchy, breaded chicken with sauce and steamed broccoli. *RED CURRY BEEF: We didn't realize there was eggplant in this dish. *DEEP FRIED FISH IN GINGER SAUCE: So I ordered this dish specifically because it said 'deep fried' but it did not come out that way. May a quick sear but not deep fried. *MANGO STICKY RICE: This was really good. We would come here for this alone. Our favorite was the tom kha and the mango sticky rice. The other dishes were OK. Still on the search for a thicker curry...

We came in a Friday night and we're able to snag one of the last tables. There aren't too many…read moretables inside so keep that in mind! Our server was I think the owner, she was running around like a mad woman, lol. She had to service all the tables and take care of all the customers coming in for to-go orders (there were a lot). I'm super impressed by the amount of output of food this place was cooking! I really enjoyed my pad Thai! The flavor was on point and the spice level was perfect (medium for me). My friend loved that her tom yum was actually spicy. While the service was a little slow, it was totally understandable! I grew up in a restaurant so I know the pain. Loved the food, would definitely come back!

Busaba - thai - Updated May 2026

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