Busaba Pearl St

We dined here last week and the food was flavorful, tasty and quite delicious. Quantity of each dish was very good too. Our server was helpful and helped us pick a dish to add to our selection of vegetarian dishes. We had spicy basil fried rice, three sauce tofu, drunken noodles.

I’m really surprised that this place has such high rating. The service was very slow (even though we came in an hour before closing time after lunch), my tom yum was not even close to the worst tom yum I had in Thailand. I make a better tom yum myself, and I am not a Thai restaurant. The guests right next to us also experienced some sort of unpleasant time at this place.

Absolutely loved this place! From the moment you walk in, the vibe is warm and welcoming, and the food truly speaks for itself. Every dish is full of flavor, made with care, and beautifully presented. You can really tell there’s passion behind the kitchen. The staff is friendly, attentive, and makes you feel right at home. Whether you’re coming with friends, family, or on a casual night out, this restaurant hits all the right notes. Easily one of my new favorite spots, highly recommend checking it out. I’ll definitely be coming back!

Not sure how this place has such good ratings. The soups are not like tom yum or tom kha at all. Look at the other review pictures; we make better tom yum broth at home using a simple powder packet. The waitress took a long time to take our order and never brought a check, so we paid at the counter. I will say that it's not too expensive despite being on Pearl street, at least.

Best Thai I've had in Boulder. Staff was very friendly and dinner was delightful. I had the Massaman Curry (hot) and the Pineapple Fried Rice (mild). Both were good but I liked the PFR just a little bit better - I recommend both.

Larb salad was overly salty and the consistency of chicken glop. Ginger chicken was mostly onions and mediocre flavor. Staff was very nice.

Brand new Thai restaurant in downtown Boulder! We just happened to come across Busaba Pearl Thai, and it was fantastic. I had the most amazing drunken noodles, and my husband loved the cashew nut chicken with their special house recipe. Our server and waitstaff were so friendly and helpful, and the spacious dining room and open air bar were modern and inviting. Highly recommend Busaba Thai for the food, service, and location. Prices were great, too!

Best Thai food in Boulder Colorado! Get there early. Flavors pop and remember to dial down the spice heat level. Medium was warmer than expected. Great tasting food and an amazing experience!

The food at this spot is on point. When in the area I'd be happy to revisit. I tried the drunken noodles and they were really good and they are able to accommodate any spice level. No spice for me! The service was decent though there were some observable conflicts between staff. And they seemed to be understaffed with just one bartender and three servers. The service was a little on the slow side but we were in no rush. The yellow curry was really good as well. The space is just a big open room with a bunch of tables and a bar. There are some high top bar tables by the windows as well. Gets busy.

By far the best Thai restaurant we have tried in CO. Ate here recently for an early dinner while exploring some stuff in Boulder. The drunken noodles were a favorite and absolutely delicious (added beef to them which was extra $ but worth it). I loved the thai iced tea as well. Yellow curry was good. Not the best we have had but very good. Appetizers were decent. Service was good. Restaurant atmosphere was also pleasant. Bathrooms could be a little cleaner. Prices weren't too bad since portions were larger. I would definitely come again next time we are up this way!

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.

Stopped by Busaba after a nice afternoon of shopping along Pearl Street - and noting good reviews on Yelp. What an incredible delight it was!

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.

Absolutely delicious Thai food that felt healthy with friendly, fast lunch service at unbeatable prices!

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!

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.

Busaba is my go to Thai place in Boulder. I use to travel out to Superior to enjoy their food but since opening in Boulder on Pearl Mall they are nearby and go there quite often. I have had their drunken noodles, pad thai and several other of their dishes and have never been disappointed. The service is always great and they are happy to explain a dish if you want more information. Just a really good Thai food restaurant!

This is my brother's favorite Thai restaurant in all of boulder. The staff is very nice a knowledgeable about vegan options. The fried tofu is great

This was great till it was sold. The Boulder location was way below the taste and quality previous from superior location. Pad Thai mushy and Service was a bit weak.

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.

Got the pad see ew with chicken, and my husband got the pangang curry - SO good and in the perfect location downtown!

Just came home from a mediocre meal at the Baseline/Boulder location. We ordered and all the food came out within 3 minutes of each other where we felt rushed to finish our soup so we could eat our main courses. The black pepper pork dish I ordered came out with the side dish of broccoli was completely cold. When I told the server she said they could remake the dish or she'd give me a discount on the meal. That discount was 20% and only on that dish, not the whole meal. I have eaten at this restaurant many times over the past several years and this was such a disappointment that I will not be going back

Always order from here when I am craving thai food! Amazing for people with gluten allergies, like myself, and I love the Pad See Ew which I find hard to get gluten free at other places! I have dined in and taken out from Busaba and both experiences taste equally delicious!

I decided to try this place because I walk past it all the time and it looked fantastic. The food was excellent. It had a lot of flavor and the service was fantastic. They also played Harry Styles three times which was a huge selling point for me. I am definitely going to come here again!

Delicious ample of vegan and vegetarian choices. Excellent customer service. Drinks were good.

We had an excellent lunch. Service was perfect. The setting is gorgeous with indoor-outdoor feel (beautiful here right now!!) and food was seriously delicious. We had tidy curry and soup. Will definitely be back.

Dinner- Yellow curry over potato onion and carrot to die for. Watch the spice levels, "medium" is hot! Chicken satay was a little dry but came with a tasty peanut dipping sauce. Lunch- Basil fried rice was just right, not too oily. Summer rolls were fresh and crisp with a mild sauce. Nice strong thai iced coffee. Both occasions- Decent service offered informed opinions to my questions, was helpful and attentive.

Amazing service and great food. Middle of downtown is a charm. We had pad ee sew, tom yum soup (was very nice except we did not like onions in it), papaya salad, panang curry ! Definitely recommend it.

So glad that Busaba opened on Pearl Street! I went there with a friend for dinner, food was healthy & delicious!! The service was great, I look forward to coming back!

Food was good but prices on their website are NOT reality. Ate at their Pearl St location and entrees were $3 more! I used their darn website to decide to take my family there. Deceiving and not ok! Don't patronize places like this. There is other good Thai around. Bye Busaba.

Mussaman Currie with chicken, absolutely delicious and flavorful. Mild spice level which perfectly added just a hint of heat. Thai iced tea, excellent service and great location. Definitely recommend.

I can't believe this place doesn't have reviews YET!! They have been open for a month now... the window seating is amazing. We weren't lucky enough to snag one. However, super accommodative with our 2 young kids. Food is amazing! The Panang curry was the best! We also had Pan See Wee, which was pretty flavorful. They were able to customize the food order for my 4 yr old. Definitely will come back! Sam was great at his job. Great service!!

The pearl street location is an embarrassment to the original location. Our server added items to our check that we didn't order and added 20% gratuity to our table of 5. The portions and spice level are never consistent. Boooo

Best Thai food in Colorado. Can highly recommend curries and pad see ewe. Thank you, Busaba!

Food was great. Service was lacking. After our food came out no one came to check-in and see how we were doing. We weren't even able to order a second drink since no one came to the table. After finishing our food still no one came to the table. After waiting some time we had to flag down staff in order to pay our check. What could have been a lovely dining experience was soured by the lack of service.