Thai Food in Boulder (2025)

A Boulder fixture serving everything from papaya salad to house-made sriracha noodles. Frequently praised by Boulder Weekly and even visited by Food Network crews, it balances familiarity with real heat and a broad, vegetarian-friendly menu.

Downtown’s sit-down outpost of a local, family-rooted group, with scratch-made curries and noodle dishes. Covered by Boulder Reporting Lab for reshaping West Pearl’s Asian dining mix, it brings warm service and broad vegan/gluten-free options.

A streamlined, Boulder-side hub for Busaba’s punchy panang and basil fried rice, with shorter waits than the original. Recognized in Boulder Weekly’s annual readers’ picks for Thai, it’s reliable for takeout and quick dine-in.

Home-style cooking near CU with real-deal spice levels and sleeper hits like Hainanese chicken rice. Loved by students and neighborhood regulars, it’s a straightforward spot for generously portioned noodles, curries, and quick lunch specials.

Newer, independently run spot emphasizing value, speedy takeout, and vegan options. Its Alcove on Arapahoe location makes it a handy East Boulder pick for dependable pad thai, panang, and wok-fried standards.

North Boulder standby known for bold heat and sprawling menu, from massaman to larb. Regularly noted by locals and open late by neighborhood standards, it remains a reliable, low-key choice for takeout or a casual dine-in.

A longtime Boulder name now operating from an east Arapahoe kitchen with a takeout focus. Known for assertive spice levels and classics like duck curry, it’s a solid pick when you want Thai-hot without frills.