This place is so delicious. It pulled me back... I should probably tell you that they've replaced an other Restaurant. Malacca is the name on the building, but the restaurant inside is Old Boy... Today I was gonna come and try something different but the Khao soi was so tasty yesterday I couldn't resist it, but I did get it with the crispy duck this time and it was equally delicious as the fried shrimp yesterday, just perfect. The duck was perfectly done, and of course the curry was outstanding. I tried different drinks today, I tried the Thai peach tea, which was very tasty and the Thai green tea, which is not Matcha. It's a sweet tea... with the taste that seems like rosewater, but I could be wrong... Loved it! And then, of course I had to have another Thai tea as well. It was so tasty. The curry puffs were so popular. They ran out.... so I tried the ube puff, and that sweet purple potato inside was so well done, and with the chili sauce it was just perfection. And of course, because mangoes are still in season and it's only for a while. I had mango sticky rice... You gotta enjoy it while the mangoes are ripe. The service was still understanding, the wife, Joy, was not there, but the young lady serving was very sweet and attentive and the Chef came out to say hi... they are so friendly here, very welcoming. I cannot say enough nice things about this Restaurant. It's really quickly becoming one of my favorites. And you should definitely try it. read more

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This was my fifth visit, and based on my first four experiences, I would have easily rated the food 5/5. Unfortunately, this visit was a major miss across every dish, and I'm not sure what happened in the kitchen this time. The shao mai was noticeably disappointing. The wrapper was much drier than before, almost as if it had been sitting exposed to air for too long, or had been steamed earlier and reheated later. The boat noodles also felt very different from my previous visits. There was far more blood in the broth than before, which gave it a bitter flavor and a muddy, mushy taste. The noodles themselves were overcooked and soggy, which made the whole bowl feel heavy rather than balanced. The pad see ew was also soggy and over-dressed. The seasoning was too aggressive--too salty, too sweet, and too spicy--without the balance I remembered from past visits. I really hope this was just an off day, because this place used to be consistently excellent. I'd love to see it return to the quality that made me come back four times before. read more

Stopped in after seeing some great reviews. The sign outside was for the previous establishment, but there is a smaller sign denoting the new name of the restaurant. The decor of the restaurant is very inviting and upscale. We were seated right away and our server was friendly and efficient throughout. We decided on the Wrap plate with Pork. It was fresh and tasty and a generous portion. All of the veggies were very fresh and the server even offered additional veggies when we started to run out. Definitely a great addition to the area and I look forward to coming back to try some other options. read more

Old Boy - Wrap plate with Pork - Noodles Near Me - Southlake, Texas

This is one of the best Thai restaurants I've been to in Dallas Tx The food tastes just like it does in Thailand. The chicken biryani was perfectly seasoned, flavorful, and cooked just right. The boat noodles were incredibly authentic, bringing back memories of eating them in Thailand. The grilled fish wraps with tamarind dipping sauce were absolutely outstanding--the sauce was the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory. Every dish we ordered was delicious. The restaurant has a beautiful atmosphere with a trendy New York-style vibe, great music, and excellent service. What impressed me even more was how affordable the prices were for the quality and portion sizes. If you're craving authentic Thai food, I highly recommend this place. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

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I've been looking for a place that serves khao soi and finally found it! Don't be fooled by the funny name...they seriously have some GOOD FOOD here. I loved the soft deep house music vibes in the lobby and ambient lighting decor on the walls. There was even a neat motion wall. Overall, just good classy but laid back vibes, delicious food, and very friendly service. I even overheard several customers at other tables keep commenting "this is SO GOOD". Highly recommend to come try it. I will totally come back any time I'm in the Southlake area. read more

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I would come back. Here's what we ordered: - duck khao soi: the duck was prepared perfectly. Not dry at all. Very tender. Not a gimicky meat choice for a fantastic dish - Chicken tom yum: unique. Would get again. - Steak boat noodles: this was essentially Pho. Good nonetheless. The servers were kind but slow. It seemed there were only 2 people working on Easter Sunday evening. The restaurant has put in thought into the ambience they want to curate and we appreciated that. It isn't your hole in the wall Thai spot. read more

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Location (4/5): Corner spot in the same plaza as the Kroger. It was kind hard to spot since the sign was not very big. I was surprised how nice it looked inside compared to the exterior view. It had an overall relaxed/chill vibe to it. Food (5/5): Started with the curry puffs which was one of the best I've had. Really flaky and good amount of stuffing in them. Tried the Boat Noodle and Steak Khao Soi. Both were solid choices with them being very flavorful, good amount of protein in them, and just had an overall clean taste to them. Overall just a great experience with the food. I'll be going back to try the other dishes. read more

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A beautiful upper tier Thai restaurant. Feels new, clean, and trendy. We ordered the Khao soi, tom yum, and kra pow. All were excellent, deep, and flavorful. We're big Thai food fans and their style of cooking set itself apart from some of our favorites spots. I was impressed that the garnishes were served on the side. My wife doesn't like onions or cilantro and I love them, so being able to share with her, and then add them in for myself was appreciated. The crispy chili oil at the table left a positive impression on me as well. We'll be back to further explore the menu. read more

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This place is a winner. I have visited several times and it's always good. The beef boat noodles are my favorite. The green Thai tea is delicious, too. Give them a try! read more

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I've been wanting to try this place with my bf for a while and I'm glad we were in the area to try it out. They opened a few months ago so Old Boy doesn't have a sign up yet but look for Malacca Cafe on the corner, right of Kroger. I like the vibe inside, it makes you forget you're in a Kroger plaza. The staff is super friendly and helpful with recommendations since we were newcomers. We've had our fair share of Thai food but there were still plenty we haven't tried/heard of. We got the curry puffs to start and a coffee cloud and nom yen (Thai pink drink). The curry puffs were soooo good. Packed with flavor, very fluffy with a sweet and sour sauce. The drinks were fun and refreshing. The nom yen was fruity and a little tangy, a flavor I've never had before. The coffee cloud was a coffee foam on top of coconut water with fresh coconut meat. Paired well with the heavier dishes. For our entrees, we ordered the beef shank boat noodle and duck khao soi. If you've never tried boat noodles before, it makes me think of a crossover of pho and beef noodle soup. Hearty but still light. I love the delicate tendon and meatballs too. Perfect for a rainy day. The khao soi was rich in flavor, and melded well with the crispy duck. Always a favorite dish of mine. We were already talking about the next time we'd come back cause there were so many things we wanted to try still. If you're in Southlake, give this spot a try! read more

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If you are craving flavorful boat noodles then Old Boy is the place to end your cravings. This spot has been home to a few other noodle shops in the past. The menu is noodles geared towards Thai cuisine. I will say for Thai food that the menu is above the average amount that you normally pay for Thai food, but I think the reason why is that it is in Southlake and the ambience is pretty fancy for a noodle shop. The service is very fast and knowledgeable about their menu which is always good. The food itself was pretty good. I enjoyed the appetizers and the boat noodles. This is probably a very good place for a romantic noodle dinner or a nice work lunch. I think I'll come back again for date night with the wife. read more

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Hard to see sign for restaurant, it's to the right of Krogers in the corner. Eggrolls 5/10 just decent veggie eggrolls Pad kee mao - 7/10 solid 7 great taste but noodles were too broken up Khao Soi - beef 9/10 - taste just like how I had it in northern Thailand in Chiang Mai! So good! Much success to this restaurant! read more

Really solid food and the service is great. I do miss Malacca, it's very difficult to find Malaysian food. The inside is basically the same and some of the staff is the same as well. The curry puffs weren't as authentic as I hoped but the beef bowl was very good. The khao soi was also spicier than I expected, I was surprised when the receipt said "non spicy". I think they'll have to tone it down a bit to cater it to the people in the area. Overall, great spot; but Malacca will be missed. Hoping they can open closer to Plano or Frisco, I think the cuisine would be more appreciated there than where it originally opened. read more

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First time trying Old Boy, I was seriously impressed. The boat noodle were rich and flavorful. The broth had a great depth. The atmosphere in the restaurant is modern and cozy vibe by the music make you feel comfortable Service was friendly "Ploy" attentive and welcome Highly recommended it is the best BOAT noodles in DFW read more

My wife and I visited Old Boy this past weekend. I had read it had recently opened and was curious to try. We noticed that the decor and seating was the same as the previous restaurant in that space. Upon walking in we noticed quite a few tables occupied and one large party. It was good to see that several people were there for a newly opened restaurant. We were seated next the large party of about 18-20 people. The party was so loud that my wife and I could not have a conversation without raising our voices, while not a fault of the restaurant it still impacted the experience. Since it was mid-afternoon we decided to order a few appetizers. We have enjoyed all of these at various other Asian restaurants. We then waited, and waited, and waited. It was over 30 mins to get one appetizer and an additional 5 minutes for the other two. Since the reset of the reviews raved about the food I had high hopes. But was let down. I do not know if it was the kitchen was over burdened or if it was normal fair. The server only checked in once. We finished our food and then sat there. We could not get the attention of anyone. 10 minutes later my wife caught the attention of the manager. She came to clear our plates and asked if we wanted anything else. We replied no and she replied "Only appetizers?" in a condescending tone. I thought this very odd since I grew up in Southeast Asia and my godfather was Thai. I normally do not make negative reviews but this experience did not sit well with me. If you go I hope you have a better experience than we did. read more

O stopped by at old boy Noodle again and try the boat noodle soup as my usual. The broth is much more richer and more flavorful than the last visited. I can taste the depth of the spices abs herb. The restaurant has a clean and casual atmosphere. It's a great place to enjoy Authentic Thai Noodle In DFW Ishu my server did excellent service polite and attentive. Great food even better hospitality I'll definitely be back read more

Solid thai and vietnamese food. The plates are meant to be shared but kind of small plate sizes for shared plates. Tries the khao soi which was good but very sweet. The papaya salad was crunchy but spicy. Stand out food. read more

This is a must try spot in Southlake located in the corner of the Kroger parking lot. The outside doesn't have signage yet, but the inside is well put together and clean. The service was great, the people who run old boy are kind and helpful. We tried the boat noodles and garlic fried rice. The proteins are good quality, the food is flavorful, and there is plenty on the menu to try. The fried rice might be the best I've had, if you don't mind some heat add some of the chili oil that's in the middle of the table! If you haven't tried Old Boy yet, give it a try it won't disappoint! read more

Old Boy - Garlic fried rice with chicken - Noodles Near Me - Southlake, Texas

Had an awesome lunch at old boy! Got the garlic fried rice with steak! It was juicy and flavorful! Also got the cream cheese wontons and a yuzu ice tea! I would definitely go back to try other things! read more

Old Boy - Noodles Near Me - Southlake, Texas

I've been hearing about this place for a while and finally got time to try it out. I didn't get a picture of the boat noodle but let me tell you it was probably my least favorite, the broth was too sweet and it had a coconut flavor not the best. I give it a 5/10. The beef kra paw was 7/10 but meat tasted cheap. The khao Soi probably the best thing was a 8/10. Portions were huge I will say and prices were not bad. The place was nice and comfortable super modern maybe I'll give them another chance in the future. read more

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I have been here twice and I have not had a dish that I didn't like. Their Khao Soi with duck was delicious with a bit of a kick. The boat noodles were also very flavorful and good value for how much each bowl is. My husband tried their old boy wrap and loved it as well. The grilled pork sausage was very tender. Service was attentive and relatively quick. I definitely cannot wait to come back to try more dishes. read more

Service was decent, but the food took quite a long time to arrive. The taste was okay, though the dishes felt a bit too oily for my liking, and overall the prices seemed high. In my opinion, it wasn't quite worth it. The restaurant is still using the same furniture and signage from the previous business. It's a shame they haven't invested in updating the look -- it gives the impression that corners are being cut elsewhere too. read more

Don't be confused by the sign, it still says Malacca Cafe above the door but it's Old Boy. Ed had an excellent meal here tonight. Grilled Thai sausage, seafood Tom Yum with egg noodles and Khao Soi with duck. Everything was delicious! The passionfruit ice tea was so refreshing. It's pretty inside too much. Go try it. read more

Old Boy - Tom Yum seafood soup with egg noodles. - Noodles Near Me - Southlake, Texas

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Really disappointed，boat noodle exactly 100% like Vietmanese Pho. Ordered dish described stir gried steak with vegetables，but they gave me the one was Chicken，they said if I want steak I can tell them I want steak. I was like....... read more

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The beef noodle soup was one of the best dishes I've had in a while. The beef was so tender, the broth was flavorful - overall a great lunch experience. I also tried the curry puffs and they were equally delicious. read more

Old Boy - Beef Noodle Soup - Noodles Near Me - Southlake, Texas

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From the moment we walked in everything was perfect. They have a cloud series drink, and we bought the Ube and Matcha. Both were so so good. And then my son got the garlic fried rice and I got the steak khao soi. I am so excited that this restaurant is here because the food is excellent! This is definitely one that we will add into our repertoire. read more

Old Boy - Matcha Cloud - Noodles Near Me - Southlake, Texas

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The beef boat noodles were amazing. I was able to choose the rice noodles but you can also choose egg noodles or glass noodles! The chicken garlic rice was absolutely amazing. I topped both dishes with their chili oil and it was insanely good. read more

Old Boy - Beef boat noodles with rice noodles - Noodles Near Me - Southlake, Texas

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AMAZING tastes. We eat a lot of Thai, vietnamese, Indian etc. food and are picky' I also cook it myself. So I do know what I'm talking about. This place is THE BOMB. the curry puffs were so flaky, light, and flavorful. Some of the best I've had, even better than the ones I ate in Singapore. The Khao soi was total chef's kiss. The broth was flavorful beyond belief. The noodles were well done. Next time I will ask for my shrimp tempura on the side because it was soggy. The boat noodles were delicious. The pork broth was super flavorful. My dining companions raved. The Passionista was beautiful. So gorgeous. It was however way too sweet for me. But I also don't eat a lot of sugar so YMMV Really hope this place makes it. No restaurants like this in the Kelle, and Southlake, Grapevine neighborhood read more

Old Boy - Passionista - Noodles Near Me - Southlake, Texas

came in during soft opening and though their food tasted very good (get the khao soi you will not be disappointed!!!) they definitely have a lot of things to improve on service wise. first, when we came in there wasnt anyone to greet us. waited for about a minute or two and then we decided to just sit ourselves. the waiter eventually came out and handed us the menu after some time. food came out at a reasonable time but the waiter got my friend's order completely wrong. she got a different protein and a different type of noodle than what she ordered for her boat noodle. taste wise the khao soi and both broths for the boat noodles was very good. no notes. looking forward to come back and try out their other stuff and for hopefully better service next time read more

Old Boy - Noodles Near Me - Southlake, Texas

We used to come to this location all the time when it was Malacca, and we went again during their soft opening. We recognized the waiter as one of the Malacca waiters so I'm glad he still is around. They had a limited menu while we were there but I believe they will be basing their core menu around khao soi noodles. I usually don't get khao soi because I'm such a big fan of pad Thai, pad see yew etc but for a first time, it was awesome! It had the nuttiness of like massaman curry and great depth of flavor. It was actually a bit too spicy for me and I don't think the level is that adjustable so I had to alternate between bites and sips of Thai iced tea. But it's definitely a dish good enough to go back for. I got it with the chicken and some of the pieces were really tender and some just okay. I'm looking forward to coming back and getting the khao soi again as well as exploring the full menu options. The ambiance is the same as Malacca but instead of Singapore Malaysian Asian food YouTube channels, it's Thai. read more

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Authentic, exceptional, Thai and SE Asian regional dishes across the entire menu! Highly recommend if you appreciate and recognize how real, flavorful, high quality Thai food should be read more

Seriously some of the best food I've had in a very long time. My husband and I are big Thai food fans and we had never heard of "boat noodle" before, even when we visited Thailand. Holy cow have we been missing out. I had the boat noodles with the roasted duck and the flavor of the broth I'd like nothing I've ever had before. Duck was so, so good. My husband had the khao soi and the flavors were also really great. Also had the dumplings for appetizer. The sauce on the dumplings was unique and very teriyaki/barbecue sauce-like. Very good They still haven't removed the name of the previous business from overhead on the outside of the shopping center. It's very unassuming from the outside and decorated beautifully inside. I can't wait to take other family and friends here. I'd give it 20 stars if I could. read more

The ambiance of this place is more upscale than your typical strip mall Asian restaurant. It's beautiful inside with a gorgeous private room for large parties (two big round tables). They are still in their soft opening phase (I loved the place that was here prior to them). Service was excellent - glad to see one of my fave servers is still there. He made absolutely perfect recommendations. Appetizers were generous in portion size And each was delicious. The curry puffs were unique and flaky. The sausage dish was served with lettuce to wrap along with cucumbers, peppers, garlic, onions, peanuts and lime. Super yummy. And their homemade dumplings were juicy and flavorful - unlike any that I've ever had. For entrees we shared the khao soi with crispy duck and the tom yum with ground chicken and rice noodles. Presentation was beautiful and each was absolutely delectable in their own right. Why 4 vs 5 Stars? I would've liked much more broth in each of the main dishes. While it didn't necessarily take away from the experience, more soup would've put both over the top in a good way. We'll definitely be back and can't wait to see how their menu evolves with their grand opening! Come support this new small business in town. You won't be disappointed. read more

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So happy we finally have an authentic Thai spot in Southlake We've been here three times now, and it has been consistently amazing every single visit. The boat noodles are the real deal, rich, deeply flavorful broth with that perfect balance of savory and spice. You can tell it's made the traditional way. And the khao soi? Absolutely incredible. Creamy, fragrant curry with tender noodles and that satisfying crunch on top. It tastes like something you'd get in Northern Thailand. Everything we've tried has been fresh, well-seasoned, and clearly made with care. The consistency is what really impressed us( three visits in and it's been great every time. So glad Southlake finally has an authentic Thai restaurant worth craving and going back to again and again. We'll definitely be regulars. read more

Very strange experience. Was thrown off by the fact that the sign doesn't match the name of the business which made it difficult to find. Decided to visit based on good reviews on Yelp however, our food was disappointing. Pad krapow had a sauce similar to teriyaki unlike any I've ever experienced. Sweet and sticky instead of stirfry as expected, and the beef was not very fresh. Had the boat noodles with the clear broth and it was supposed to be tie take on pho but I would've rather had pho. The beef was better in this dish. Flavors just weren't as good. Had potential, but the food was a letdown. Kind of a fun club type of vibe, but I was there for the food. read more

Food, service, and ambiance were all nice. I felt bad that I was the only person eating from 5-6 on a Monday. I got the papaya salad and khao soi. read more

Old Boy - Khao Soi - Noodles Near Me - Southlake, Texas

Ambiance was lovely, service was great, and the food was wonderful. My only complaint is that the Khao Soi is very spicy and because the broth is premade they cannot make it more mild. The duck Khao Soi was so flavorful and delicious but far too spicy for me to finish unfortunately. read more

The food, service, ambiance, was all amazing. Hidden gem in Southlake. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! read more

Old Boy - Chicken and duck curry soup. - Noodles Near Me - Southlake, Texas

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Great experience! Serene ambiance, delicious food and attentive service. The portions are huge, so come hungry.

Amazing food! We got lucky and managed to find this place open on Christmas Day! So glad we ended up here because it is some of the best Thai food I've ever had. This may not be a traditional Thai place but man every one of their dishes looked amazing! Super cute inside as well and they just had a soft opening so hopefully business takes off because they deserve it with how good the food is here! The owners and waiters here were super kind as well and they do takeout and order online too! read more

Old Boy - Garlic Fried Rice with Ribeye Steak - Noodles Near Me - Southlake, Texas