Jordan S.
Yelp
I was craving Khao Soi. Folsom Thai had Khao Soi. It was GREAT.
I could've left it there, but there's a bit to expand on. It's a quaint somewhat hole-in-the-wall Thai restaurant in the lower floor of a split-level conglomerate of businesses. There's not much to say about its humble interior, as it's simple and to-the-point. As of this review (early 2023) they have a unique method of having you order at the counter, pay-up-front, and grab your own drinks and cutlery on your way to the table of your choice. Fine by me!
Within a few minutes our food was brought out. We opted for drunken noodles and Khao Soi, my two go-to options when available at ANY Thai restaurant. They also have ramen and a few non-Thai options, but that's not why I came.
Khao Soi absolutely hit the spot. Technically, traditionally, it would include chicken on the bone. But as a lazy foodie, I appreciate the easier chicken to inhale-- erm, I mean enjoy. The curry broth was phenomenal and my humble choice of mild spice level was right on the money for my pansy-level spice tolerance.
Now, the drunken noodles were fine, but not the best I've had, nor even close. They satisfied the craving, but there was a lot to be desired with the combination of ingredients. I did get the combo, and the meats were all fine, but nothing jumped out much. The noodles were perfect, but that's about it.
Still, it's a great place, with overall solid quality food. It's not the best Thai food I've had, but it's among the best in Boulder. And it's different enough from Aloy that I'll continue to go support both. Support local, am I right?