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Uncle Boons

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Thai Restaurant$$$$

NoLita, New York

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Uncle Boons

Has a stamp of approval from The New Yorker and Time Out New York

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DOctober 26, 2015
Mieng Kum (Betel leaf wrap), Kai Yang Muay Thai (Rotisserie half chicken [more like 1/4 when we got it] & green mango salad), Khao Soi Kaa Gai (Golden curry) & Pet Palo (crispy duck leg)
EaterApril 18, 2017
When it comes to the toasted coconut sundae at Uncle Boons, Ryan Sutton put it best: “Coconut milk gelato, candied nuts, and whipped cream. If you don’t like this, you are a flawed human being.” Read more
Noah WeissNovember 3, 2014
Been here 10+ times
The banana leaf salad is the best Thai dish in the world you haven't eaten. Get your spicy pants on because this will light you up -- or get a beer slushy.
Sam BrownJuly 21, 2015
Get the beer slushie, a house speciality. Spy the rotating barrel behind the bar? It's filled with ice water and salt, the constant movement keeps the beers just below freezing.
Lauren MacFebruary 15, 2017
Michelin star restaurant with no pretentiousness, fun vibe, and high quality, inventive dishes. A modern take on Thai food. Get the tamarind margarita, mango salad, & the lobster (if they have it)!
Denis SosnovtsevAugust 14, 2014
A very cozy space and likely an hour long wait, but great food. The highlights were the minced lamb salad starter and boneless beef ribs. Also recommend their spicy house beer; has a jalapeño kick.
Mayank MahajanSeptember 11, 2018
Everything was astounding. We got the baby octopus, chewy and charred, and the fresh and flavorful mango salad. The rotisserie chicken was super soft and juicy. You can't skip the coconut sundae 10/10
Ranu RajkarnikarMay 8, 2016
Love this place. Get the pig ears, chicken curry salad appetizer, massaman curry, and don't forget dessert. Some peanut butter whipped cream thing that is delicious. Tasty cocktails too!
Lynn Bednar-RandoJanuary 1, 2018
The chicken leg curry over noodles...was ridiculously tender and delicious...tamarin Margerita is off the charts good...the short ribs were also tasty.I can’t wait to come back and try roasted cabbage
Time Out New YorkAugust 5, 2014
One of our 2014 Food & Drink Award Winners, Uncle Boons marries flawless technique with Thailand flavors. Baby octopus and a frozen Singha beer slushie might be the best bar meal in the 5 boroughs. Read more
EaterApril 6, 2016
At Uncle Boons, they serve tweaked versions of traditional dishes from all over Thailand. Eater critic Ryan Sutton loves the rotisserie chicken, frog legs, curry snails, crab rice, and short ribs. Read more
ZoeFebruary 2, 2019
Start with the pig ears & betel leaf wraps for a snack. If you can handle the heat, the spicy chopped lamb is a must. You have to end your meal with coconut ice cream sundae...It’s addicting.
First We FeastAugust 3, 2014
Highlights include khao soi kaa kai—a coconut milk-based chicken curry brightened with mustard greens and crunchy egg noodles—and almost anything coming off the charcoal grill. Read more
Dan DarouvarSeptember 12, 2016
The best Thai restaurant i have been to in New York City by far. This has a fusion of traditional Thai and western with some really out-there dishes, like the roasted bone marrow.
C-Line EatsJanuary 20, 2017
Would go back again tomorrow...and wait another 1.5 hours for a table if it meant eating the coconut sundae again. One of the best desserts in NYC!
EaterOctober 10, 2014
Uncle Boons' Milk Toast is better than a donut. The restaurant's Milk Bread is inspired by sweet toasts typically sold at coffee shops in Thailand. Read more
Willem Van LanckerAugust 6, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Order a ton and eat family-style. Betel leaf wraps, golden curry, charred octopus, and spicy lamb salads are all musts. Don't sleep on the spicy boon brew, it's dope.
Ali EisnerMarch 26, 2014
This place is fantastic. Get the beer slushie, sweetbreads, blowfish tails, golden chicken curry, and save room for coconut ice cream. The chicken and banana salad is super spicy. Real authentic, GO!
Olivia PApril 21, 2017
Modern thai food, complex and bursting with flavor. Love the warm lamb laab and it packs some real Thai heat. Kao Soi my least fave (sorry nothing better than my dad's)! Must get the coconut sundae!
Giovanni D'PalmaMarch 24, 2016
Sweetbread Mee Krob was exceptional! We enjoyed the bone marrow and pig jowl dinner as well. Each dish was so well balanced and spiced; definitely worth visiting multiple times
JT AndradeApril 30, 2018
Yum Mamoung (Mango salad) & Khao soi kaa kai (Golden curry) are delicious. Thai Iced Tea was disappointing. Long wait for a table (2 hr @ 9:30 PM), but you may get lucky w/ bar seating.
JApril 6, 2018
Delicious Thai restaurant. Put your name down early when it opens and go have drinks while you wait- brace yourself, you may have to wait a while if you don't put your name down right when it opens.
Danyel SmithNovember 7, 2017
end w the coconut sundae. it's lighter than u think. the pea shoots are garlicky salty perfection. also: crab rice and rotisserie chicken and lamb salad and grilled head-on shrimp. all of it.
Zach RSeptember 22, 2015
The massaman beef is excellent but a little too spicy. Goes great with jasmine rice. The roti is excellent for dipping in most of the dishes. The coconut sundae was also very good. Friendly service!
AhuvaJuly 17, 2017
Been here 5+ times
Everything is delicious, don't miss their grilled prawns or baby octopus. Beer slushies are fun but sort of explode. Grab a spot for two on the bar, exceptional food and service, Michelin star FTW
Julia MillotJanuary 3, 2018
Incredibly authentic and delicious Thai food with great cocktails and a fun vibe for a group. Get the Mee Krob and Khao Soi which can both be made vegetarian!
The Corcoran GroupJune 14, 2013
Thai Rotissererie encourages you to let loose! Share plates, eat with your hands, and enjoy your food Thai style. Definitely order a Thai style beer slushy at the bar while watching the Rotisserie.
Christian BorgesMay 10, 2019
It’s a small, lively place w/the best Thai food I’ve had in the States. Takes “street food” next level! Service is outstanding, and great energy. Had to wait 2.5 hours for a table, but SO worth it!
Ebrahim BandookwalaDecember 27, 2018
Northern-style curry noodle dish khao soi & tod mun app zucchini flower stuffed with red curry fish. hoi tak - plump snails soaked in green curry with a crown of crispy garlic bit.ly/2AkuyWm
CITY GRITAugust 5, 2014
Start with a cocktail (we love the Bia Supalot) and the Mieng Kum! Then share Yum Mamoung (Mango Salad), Mee Krob (Sweetbreads), Laab Neuh Gae (Chopped Lamb Salad), & Khao Soi Kaa Kai (Golden Curry)!
jake furstApril 10, 2013
Daily Candy's reco's: Salted black crab and coconut dip crudite, Northern Thai noodles (chicken, cilantro, mustard greens) and Crispy, ginger-sauced skate (rice noodles, egg, dried anchovies). Read more
Douglas EllimanJuly 22, 2014
A small and funky café with a creative twist to Thai food and cocktails. We love the Bangkok-flea-market décor! We found Khao Soi to be the highlight of our night, although everything was delicious!
Kayleigh HarringtonNovember 24, 2017
The yellow curry with chicken was delicious as well as the crab fried rice. The frozen beers are a fun way to chase all the spicy food.
Time Out New YorkAugust 5, 2014
Try the khao soi kaa kai from our 2013 list of best 100 dishes. Coconut curry with fresh turmeric, tender stewed chicken leg, pickled mustard greens, and hand-rolled egg noodles. Read more
SunainaJanuary 2, 2015
Thai with a unique spin, Amazing flavors. Give that palette a try, you might just be amazed. My fav chicken leg noodle, mango salad, liver with roti, sour sausage and the bread with condensed milk.
AbhishekJuly 2, 2017
Everything in the menu is great! Make sure that you share your plates in a small /midsize group- so that you can experience all the delicacies - egg noodles with chicken legs, beef ribs
EdMarch 11, 2018
Great grilled Seafood and great spices and seasoning for those who love Thai food must-try the grill yellowtail grilled squid and grilled prawns
Ms HeleneSeptember 30, 2016
Creative & flavorsome Thai food. Skip betel leaf wrap & charcoal seafood platter. Get snails in green curry, hot roti, rotisserie cabbage & crab dip.
Kate FurmanJune 6, 2016
Order: baby octopus, khao soi, red snapper with prawns, chicken liver with pineapple and roti and fish sauce riblets. Skip the chalice punch.
Scott WSeptember 7, 2018
Specifically went because of the Michelin Star and have to honestly say that this was the first time I have been disappointed. I mean, the place is fine and the Boon's Brew beer is delicious.
Gregory FisherJune 8, 2018
Kao Soy and banana blossom salad were great, Lamb Laab was really good, and curry was alright. Waits are long though, so if you can, put your name down hour(s) before you actually want to eat!!
Ben K.September 27, 2013
Almost as good as Pok Pok without the schlep to Red Hook plus beer slushies! Must have the spicy chicken & banana blossom salad, golden curry, crab fried rice, and finish with the coconut sundae.
LilyDecember 30, 2018
NYMag Best of New York (2017): "You’d be hard-pressed to find a better khao soy, the northern-style, coconut-based, whole-chicken-leg curry, featuring homemade egg noodles."
Susan LaiJanuary 31, 2020
Grilled octopus, shrimp, hamachi Kama & dorado w/sauces were tasty. Green mango salad was over dressed & oily so ask for light dressing/on the side. Shrimp & coconut allergies limited our choices.
AmateurConciergeNovember 14, 2015
As you can see from my tips, I'm Boons biggest fan (my fav place in NYC) but if ur seated after 930 your experience will be meh. Dishes run out, sometimes reheated and staff is super crabby these days
Meredith B.March 24, 2016
Cannot recommend the crab fried rice enough. Order 2 if you have a big party. Also don't skip the Khao Soi Kaa Gai (get it with the mushrooms if you are sharing because the chicken is on the bone).
Regina EscFebruary 24, 2019
Thai fusion, one of my favorites Yum mamoung, yum kai hua, mee krob, kao pat puu & massaman. Save room for dessert 😍
Valentina MonteMarch 27, 2017
Putting this here so I don't forget and can order again tomorrow: Sweetbreads and curry snails and scallops and duck and crab fried rice and grilled octopus and ❤️ THE 🐸 FROG 🐸 LEGS ❤️
Jess NaldoFebruary 15, 2017
There are few places I'd wait two hours for but I'd wait four for the rotisserie chicken, crab fried rice, fried pig ears and the bone marrow. Prepare for the ultimate but most amazing food coma.
Ian GriggsJune 24, 2015
Been here 5+ times
This could be the best Thai food in NYC, it's by far my favorite. Any of the salads with banana blossom are delicious and spicy. The green mango salad is a must.

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