Reviews Golden Boy

Name: Golden Boy
Address: 309 North Tce, Adelaide, South Australia, I-5000
Telephone: +61 8 8227 0799
Rating: 90

...7

I’ve been trying to get into this restaurants for years and it’s always so hard to
Get into! We made sure we Pre
Booked months in advance this time. It was worth the wait!! Amazing food, and such quick service. 8 of us had the TUKTUK feed me style menu, and couldn’t really Fault any dish.

My highlight was probably the king fish. So fresh and full of flavor. Worth the extra money for an establishment like this. Will 100% be returning

7 months ago

Delicious! An Adelaide classic, Golden Boy will always provide a tasty meal (or 7). A great place to dine with a group, though if sitting outside you are right next to a main road so it can get very loud. My only other qualm is having ordered the “tuk tuk” (feed me) on multiple occasions, we were served the same menu items each time. These were absolutely scrumptious and decent serving sizes, though I’d love to see what else they could come up with. Next time I might request new items. All so yummy 😋

7 months ago

Yaqub Khoshaba

Would recommend this place if you want better than average Thai. The food is well prepared and staff are knowledgeable about the ingredients/general knowledge

7 months ago

Good Food Good Mood

We visited Golden Boy this week which is essentially Melbourne’s answer to Chin Chin and while not exactly on par I don’t think it trails too far behind, although annoyingly they insist upon you doing a feed me menu if your group is 6 or more which is probably an unfair cut off. We sat outside and being on the corner of a busy road it was quite loud but I loved the greenery and lights wrapping around the exterior.

Being a set menu we had dishes I wouldn’t have chosen though they did seem quite willing to customise the banquet for you. Given my group (other than me) was pretty fuss free we decided to opt for chefs selection and there was a decent amount of food, although I found a lot of it incredibly spicy (yummy kingfish I’m looking at you).

The standouts for me were the kampot pepper fried chicken, the massaman wagyu beef curry, coconut and chicken salad and the delicious stir fried greens. The roti with pandan custard was deliciously flavoursome also. One thing to note, bookings are essential

8 months ago

4chillies

I went to Golden Boy for a work Christmas show and we opted for the Tuk Tuk feed me menu which was a great option. There was plenty of food and all dietary issues were easily catered for. The service was excellent even though the restaurant was full.

8 months ago

Elle-Eats

This is my favourite Thai restaurant in Adelaide purely because of the Green curry. Everything else is of course divine also, but I could lick that bowl clean of the curry! Absolutely love Golden Boy. Great meals, great service and ambience. No wonder it’s one of the top restaurants here.

9 months ago

Soph

Have been here multiple times. Always fabulous food and great service. Cocktails are amazing!

11 months ago

Shivam Verma

Amazing place if you want to have some thai food. This is what they specialise in. Amazing services and amazing food quality. Definitely a place to try.

Sep 08, 2019

Dawson Brister

I have been so excited about going here and not one thing disappointed me. We were fortunate to be seated at the kitchen table. In the kitchen watching these amazing people work their magic. Firstly I want to highlight what an amazing atmosphere not only the restaurant but the kitchen has. Having worked in a kitchen with hot tempers and short fuses this was an absolute pleasure to watch. The kitchen and everyone in it work together like a synchronised swimming team to a beautiful piece of music. Everyone was happy and smiling and creating culinary art together. The pride in the food and presentation was evident in every plate which left the kitchen. The waiting staff were also all just as amazing. The food was just stunning. We decided on the Tuk Tuk which was the best opportunity to try different things I would not have considered. And I was not disappointed with any of the dishes which came out. We are so lucky to have Golden Boy in Adelaide. Definitely one of the best dining experiences I have had and I cannot wait to return. This place is absolute perfection.

Sep 01, 2019

AdelaideDiner

Love this place. Service is always great. Food is always great. It's always busy and you have to book ahead, can't just walk in. ************

Aug 12, 2019

Famished

Really impressed with my latest dining experience at Golden Boy.

The restaurant was pumping, however service swift as always. My friend and I were seated at Botanic Bar next door and received our delicious starters of Kampot Pepper Fried Chicken and Whitefish Sashimi in quick time. Our waiter noticed that the main was taking a while, and offered us a free drink upon being informed the order was not processed. Nice one! The Yellow Vegetable Curry was dished up shortly after.

I couldn't leave without sampling the roti dessert, as I adore anything pandan. This was a beautiful way to end our meal.

Mar 16, 2019

Asha

One of the best Thai food in Adelaide. Smack bang in the city centre and always busy- you need to book in advance if you want to dine here! My fav is the roti with Pandan custard .... *Salivating*

Feb 15, 2019

EvilRobotSanta

Mmmm this takes me back to the streets of Bangkok with a healthy dose of great Adelaide produce and a sparkle of modern tastes.
Fantastic food and excellent service are worth coming back for.
Could not fault any thing!!!!
Choose the TuK-TuK menu and leave it up to the staff.
They know what’s best

Jan 22, 2019

Cocos_crumbs

Gorgeous food - do yourself a flavour and get the tuk-tuk. It’s an adventure you will never forget! Fresh, fast and great service. Cocktails are delish but the food is the star. Cozy little set up as well. I love visiting Golden Boy!

Jan 19, 2019

Elly Michels

Probably my favourite Thai place in Adelaide. The food is just AMAZING. And the cocktails too. Staff always friendly, and atmosphere is great

Nov 27, 2018

Guu

I would like to give place 4.5 ( dont know why it wont let me give 4.5).

Golden Boy had great atmosphere, delicious food and friendly staff.

I didn't give them 5 because despite the fact they were busy but it still took quite long time to get staff to get some service.

Sep 15, 2018

Beng Sn

Ordered deep fried soft shell crab and pad Thai.
Crab was nice, not fishy and a bit spicy.
Pad Thai has big portion (now I know why it's $23), flavor wise it's ok, the sour taste is pretty strong, noodle seem to be bit overcooked (it's sticky). Ambiance and service was good (accommodating walk in for 1 person aka me). Pictures bit blurry since taken in bar area.

Sep 06, 2018

Sprinkles

May have had the best pad Thai ever here! The menu was full of many different dishes and options! I can’t have onion so the staff were very accommodating with that! Loved it here!

May 03, 2018

Jessica Carroll

+3.5

First time I came here it was great. Excellent service and ordered the tuk tuk menu and the waiter picked great choices of food! Second time I came I booked a table for 10.30pm as they said they serve until this time and ordered from the tuk tuk menu again. Every meal that came out that the staff member had picked was something quick and easy to make and it was pretty much all minced meat in the meals for each option we had. I then asked to get the noodles take away because they were bringing the food out so fast we could barely keep up and probably because they wanted to close and we were the last ones there (why have a sitting that late in the first place then). They were about to take the food we were still eating and put it all in take away which I then explained we were still eating some of it! Good vibe and food previous time but I won't be making a booking that late again on a Saturday night with the service and food we were provided with.

Apr 25, 2018

Mathew Hnoudis

Very good service with food to match. I am always skeptical when a waiter takes your order but doesn’t write it down but we were well liked after in this place. They catered for an allergy without issue and all of the dishes were amazing. I had the massaman beef curry for main and several dishes to share for entree. Each dish was as good as the next. Very nice. We will be back again for another meal.

Mar 02, 2018

Lachy Oreo

Great food, fun setting. Would highly recommend for a relaxed dinner with drinks for either two or a big group. Food isn’t mind blowing but but still great Thai!

Jan 07, 2018

Narlene

Really enjoyed the atmosphere of this modern Thai eatery. All of the waiting staff are bubbly and knowledgeable. We got the tuk tuk menu and it was quite a nice experience to not know what dishes were coming out, and we enjoyed them all! We asked for mild, and I’m glad we did because they were quite spicy already! My favourite was the pork belly with the papaya salad, and the roti with custard. A lovely spot to go out for a nice dinner.

Dec 31, 2017

Ariel8181

Great tasty food, excellent atmosphere and above and beyond service..thanks Golden Boy for a fantastic night out! Headed to Golden Boy for the first time for my friends bday and we were very impressed and will definitely be back. The service was amazing, Isabel was our main waitress and she was fantastic! So friendly and helpful. In fact all the staff were super friendly and happy, must be a great place to work. For the food we had the pork pancakes and salmon fish cakes to start with. Both very tasty and not too filling, the sauces with each dish were yummy. For mains we had the egg net salad and the beef rib which was my favourite, the sauce with it is so moorish! And to finish off the meal we had the banana fritter and it was so good. Great crispy batter and the ice cream was delicious.

Oct 21, 2017

Aditya Raj

+4.5

Some friends took us for dinner to golden boy and man, it was the best.
As if the fact that the restaurant is located in a historical 1870's building wasnt enough, the interiors too were quirky and tasteful while the serving staff was helpful and warm.

We asked for the tuk tuk and they fed us like there was no end and dish after dish surprised us. I was too busy hogging and hence dont know all the dishes we ate, but i ll try.

The lettuce cups with chicken were yummy, crisp and an explosion of flavour in your mouth.

Chicken wings were spicy and crisp just how i like them.

The roti with pendan custard was heavenly and sent me into a food coma soon after.

All in all a great night with amazing cocktails and even more brilliant food.

Oct 17, 2017

Daniella De Pretis

Food was amazing (and very spicy in some instances). Had the Tuk Tuk sharing menu. There were a lot of options that came out, all delicious, the pork belly was amazing. I did think the shared menu was over priced as in the end I probably ended up eating one sized dish. (I feel that this is always the case with shared menus and so usually avoid them).

Oct 16, 2017

STRADS

Deep-fried soft-shell crab has always been one of my favourite dishes. But at Golden Boy, there were far more good picks than one could have - green curry chicken with egg plant, grilled salmon with coconut soup, egg-net salad of crispy pork with dried prawn. Even the coconut & ginger rice was great. Pad Thai noodles were too sweet, but it was good that we were warned by the lovely wait staff.
P.S. Mismatch beer was special.
(Food - 4/5; Service - 4/5; Ambience - 3/5)

Sep 28, 2017

Elsie

+4.5

Really enjoyed it, great full of flavour Thai food. We did the tasting menu, really good price for good amount of food. And the staff were all amazing, best customer I've seen in a long time!!

Sep 24, 2017

Courtzi123

This restaurant is by far my all time favourite in Adelaide. The staff are lovely and you can tell they enjoy their job, the food is something else. It's that good. Flavourful and not just like your average Thai. They take it to another level. The Bloody Mary is the best I've ever had! I definitely recommend this place and can't wait to take my friends here from interstate next week! :)

Sep 09, 2017

Nom Noms

I LOVE IT HERE!!! Couldnt recommend this place enough!!
The food, the staff and the atmosphere here is beyond amazing!!! A must try!! We went with a group of 12 and tried pretty much everything on the menu. Left with very full and happy bellies :) you will not be disappointed 😊

Aug 09, 2017

T Mill

Golden Boy is a trendy, upbeat and modern Thai restaurant. I have been here several times, enjoying the Tuk Tuk Menu. The Tuk Tuk menu is for 6 or more people and catered for sharing. It's not a set menu, however personalised with your waiter/waitress who do a fantastic job at catering to everyone's dietary requirements (super impressed by this). Up to 5 courses and includes dessert... you won't leave on an empty stomach that's for sure.
The food is tasty and authentic; you get what you pay for. There was not one course I didn't like.
Perfect amount of spice. Great wine selection.
The staff are just absolutely fantastic. Joked with us throughout the night, catered to our every need and were generally just fantastic customer service overall.
The meals came out quickly and in good time, especially when you look at how busy the restaurant itself is.
5/5 Golden Boy!

Aug 01, 2017

Renren

+4.5

Great fushion Asian place, kind of like Chin Chin in Melbourne. Food is delicious and so is the drinks they offer, they have a range of beer on tap as well which is cool. We didnt make a reservation as it was weekday but luckily there was place available to sit around the bar area. However I would recommend you make a booking before you go as the 3-people group infront of us got told they had to wait 1and half hours until next available table. Atmosphere is modern funk with now popular hipster vibe to it. Service is exceptional, especially the blonde girl at the bar table she was very friendly and attentive. We had to wait around 30-40minutes until food came out but restaurant was 3/4 full to be fair. I would definitely return to try more of their menus as all 3 we ordered were well above average.

Jun 27, 2017

Karylle

Yet another place I've heard great things about but took me forever to actually go to, Golden Boy definitely lived up to it's rave reviews. This place serves up Thai food with a modern twist, with everything on the menu made to share. We got the Tuk Tuk menu option, which I highly recommend! It provides you with two pre-selected entree items, two mains and dessert - which not only made it great value for money but I left sooooo full. You can alter it as well; so we ended up getting the Lettuce Cups (pictured), Soft Shell crab, Pork Belly, Green Curry and for dessert Roti with Pandan Custard (which I highly recommend!!!) and the Banana Fritter. Everything was amazing, fresh and flavoursome - hands down the best Thai food in Adelaide! Staff were very attentive and friendly, and the decor and setting very trendy - just a great place, which I absolutely love now.

Jun 21, 2017

ForkfullofLife

+4.5

Friday night at Golden Boy was fun!!! The Tuk tuk menu option gave us everything you see in the pictures below!! Definitely value for money but wayyy to much food so be prepared to be leaving with a very full belly if you choose this option. Food here is full of strong traditional flavours. Our biggest mistake was telling our waitress that we can handle spice- in return some of our dishes were unbearably hot. My advice- ask for medium heat!!!! Kindly in response to this, our very friendly and helpful waitress gave us a small extra serve of the beef massaman curry to help cool down our mouths. Every dish was amazing but the highlight was the pork neck. Highly recommended soft, full of flavour pork with a tasty, salty sauce on the side, pickled vegetables and the papaya salad to accompany. With a great atmosphere, amazingly traditional and full of flavour Thai food, Golden Boy is highly recommended in my books 😊 happy eating!

Jun 04, 2017

Hungry

Wow, just wow. This is the Chin Chin of Adelaide. Everything was amazing and their Tuk Tuk menu option was just fantastic - however we did have to tell them to stop feeding us!
Definitely will be back.

May 11, 2017

Sean

Perfect. Lovely, lovely service, delightful setting and enjoyable food. By far my favourite place to have eaten at in Adelaide. Worth every cent in my opinion. Drinks are appropriately priced and mix both traditional and knew.

Apr 09, 2017

Amy Pearce

+4.5

Excellent service (thanks Chris - we loved the banter 😉), stylish decor and delicious food (Massaman curry & the lettuce cups were highlights). Thank you, we'll be back!

Jan 25, 2017

Clinton Barks

This is the second time I've been here in the last few months, my friends all talked this place up to be the best and they were not wrong, the first time I came was amazing and I didn't think it could be topped again but Zayne did a great job as our waiter and the the food was amazing!
5 stars of course!

Jan 21, 2017

FoodieMelbourne

Five foodie blokes from Melbourne rocked in without a booking. All day cycling and very hungry. Somehow we are found a table in this very obviously popular eatery. Ordering was to hard so we go for the Tuk Tuk - the food just keeps coming till your full, notionally five courses. Everything was divine, thoughtful preparation, great fresh ingredients and cooked to perfection. The masa man curry was a highlight and the green chicken curry. I have eaten at some of the best restaurants in Thailand and this place rates. The promise of fulfilment was honoured with an extra course. This is a world class restaurant in a beautiful building and fit out. Book!

Jan 18, 2017

BRUTAL

+4.5

Went along with my family for the Tuk Tuk (banquet) and had a great night.
Highly recommended great flavors, textures and combinations.
Sat at the bar and had great interaction with the bar staff and other floor staff who explained all the dishes and preparation methods.
Excellent, friendly knowledgeable service.
Cannot wait to go back.
Bookings highly advised as it is usually booked out.
Again Highly recommended.!!

Jan 04, 2017

Alex Ho

Our first dinner in Adelaide ever and it was absolutely amazing. The food was exquisite and we love the chef's creative menu, very different to all the Thai restaurants we have ever tried before. We had a Bloody Mary and Lychee Martini for drinks, which were well prepared and tasted beautifully. The restaurant is not large in but very well designed and decorated. And I save the best for last: the employees. We were served by a young lovely Malaysian-Chinese waitress who was never short of smiles and courtesy. It's a shame we didn't quite catch her name to include in this review.

Oct 30, 2016

Tzung Ern

Had my table waited by Fen, the most professional and friendly waitress I think I've ever encountered. I felt so welcomed and like I was attended to really well even though the place was crowded. I've been looking around Adelaide for good Thai food and I think I've just found my favourite place. Will definitely be back for more.

Oct 08, 2016

Steph F

+4.5

Phenomenal food & Service - delicious tuk tuk menu. One of the best restaurants in Adelaide. Food is flavourful, light, tasty and addictive! Great atmosphere! Definitely worth a visit!!

Oct 03, 2016

Rachel Burke

+4.5

Be sure to book well ahead for a chance to dine at Golden Boy as seats are much sought after and for good reason. The decor alone let's the diner know they are in for something very special. The menu is abundant with choices for every taste, mild to wild. The tuk tuk option is a good place to explore and let your tastebuds roam free. Service is prompt and charming, making sure you're not forgotten. It is impossible to pick a stand out dish in a sea of 10/10's, you'll have to try them all.

Sep 26, 2016

Uberfrauline

+3.5

After being nagged by a good Foodie Friend of mine to go and experience Golden boy, we thought, okay okay we go, gotta keep ya mates happy right! Foodie mate from Perth was over as well, 2 of us from Adelaide, so an even better reason. I tried to book for a Thursday night on line, but could not get in, only outdoor seating available, so we thought we take a chance on a walk in. We entered the restaurant and of course it was full, they were so accommodating we were promptly ushered next door to the Botanic Bar and seated right in front of the fire! Not so shabby!

Service by our waitress was informative, attentive and professional. We were handed our menus and explained the Tuk Tuk menu. We were asked if there were any dietary requirements, allergies and so forth, of course we have none and eat everything so full steam ahead!

We opted for the Tuk Tuk menu, seemed the easy way to go and we were looking forward to not having any idea what we were going to be served! Seemed like fun!

The first dish of Kingfish came out, this was a nice delicate dish but really needed more dressing, only 5 small pieces though and 3 of us? Next was Pork Shoulder Pancakes, the description has sour herbs also included in this dish, but there were none. All that came with this dish were 4 pancakes, (again I stress 3 of us!) Shredded cabbage, pork and sauce, you really need the herbs with this dish and the presentation is a little ho hum! We had a single pancake each and then there was one! Eyes darting, hands nervously twitching around the table, who was going to have the last pancake! Well this is where everyone becomes a martyr and it doesn’t matter how hungry you are, you are happy to give the last one away! You remain hungry for the moment, but you just performed a selfless act, it was worth it!

The stuffed tomatoes were very good, sort of an upmarket dim sim, the filling is prawn and chicken, we did struggle to taste any prawn in this dish, but liked it anyway, 3 servings of these! Now that’s good math!

Prawn dish with Tom Sauce was very good, again 5 prawns! 3 peeps here! Hello! Oh crap, now someone will only get one prawn, (wasn’t me!)

The rest of the dishes came out and they were all very good, standout dish for us was the Cumin Lamb.

The only downside, which is small, we found that the dishes did not have enough sauce on them. You get plenty of rice refills, but of course, this is no good if you don’t have enough sauce!

The desserts are nice but are incredibly uber super sweet! I would have love to have seen the poached pear and sticky rice dish have a custard or ice cream or something similar to gel this dish together.

The Tuk Tuk menu is a good way to go if you are overwhelmed by the menu, or can’t decide or just plain lazy at ordering! Be aware, the servings are not large and if you are bringing along your mate that loves to eat everything in sight, well…….maybe you should leave him at home or feed him beforehand!!

Overall peeps, would I return? Definitely with friends if I was invited but probably not as a lets have Thai night! Service is 5 star, venue nice, can be noisy so I wouldn’t recommend for the romantics out there. This place is on the pricey side of Thai, not too bad though and the dishes are not large.

Definitely worth a visit.

Sep 02, 2016

Zoe L

Flawless attentive service, beautiful setting, and food full of flavor. The tempura water spinach was a stand out for me - salty and crispy with a tangy/sweet dipping sauce. Everything we ordered was actually perfect. Highly recommend and hope to return soon.

Aug 17, 2016

Oh it's hard to explain this place without swearing for emphasis! But to put it mildly, it was so bloody good! The food and service were so on point. We ordered the Tuk Tuk menu and were happy to be guided by our waiter. My hubby has a nut allergy, they made everything to his specifications, including the Massaman Curry, which he can't usually have when dining out due to typical ingredients include peanuts.

Absolutely thrilled, I've been telling anyone that will listen!

Aug 03, 2016

Jessica Romeo

Having never tried Thai food before we were a bit hesitant about what we had seen on the menu. As a group we decided on the Tuk Tuk where our fabulous waitress listened to what we liked and didn't like and came up with a wonderful selection for us. Definite stand outs of the night were the braised pork shoulder pancakes which could not be faulted, the massaman curry and the roti with pandan custard.

Was a bit nervous at first but after the excellent service and delicious food, will definitely be going back.

Jul 13, 2016

Lizzy Wisp

Service can be a little bad if ur looking for a quick slap n' tickle. Pork belly could have been better but overall food is pretty dope. Reminds me of a place a 98' Alanis Morissette would go for a dirty Thai prick and munch.

Jul 02, 2016

Emily W

+3.5

Overall a good experience. Really enjoyed the son in law eggs and the depth of flavour in the Southern curry we ordered.

The iced tea was quite sugary with not much flavour and once the ice starting melting the sweetness was diluted and it was just watery.

Probably one of Adelaide's better options for Thai and fusion food, definitely worth checking out.

Jul 01, 2016

TresHungry

I'm usually not a huge fan of Thai food, but my gosh did I have a fantastic meal at Golden Boy! We were dining as a group of 7, and went with the Tuk Tuk menu for $58 per person. From the get go, the service was impeccable. The Tuk Tuk menu isn't a defined menu - you inform the staff of any special dietary requirements (due to allergies, religious reasons, or if you just have a picky palate) and any dishes in particular that your group wants/doesn't want, and the chef will serve up a range of entrees and mains accordingly, followed by dessert.

I swear the waitress informed us there would be 5 dishes, but the food just wouldn't stop coming! (Not that we were complaining.) I'll try to recall all the dishes we were served, but there must have been more than 10. First up were the Braised Pork Shoulder Pancakes with
Cabbage, Sour Herbs & Plum Sauce that came with the individual ingredients arranged neatly on the plate and required us to construct the wraps ourselves. We piled pulled pork, cabbage and the sweet smoky sauce into the middle of the lovely, super soft pancake and rolled it into a small wrap. The pork was a little dry to be honest, but the sauce did well to save it. I enjoyed this wrap.

Next up were the Son-in-law Eggs. I really like my eggs cooked this way, with the yolk nice and gooey, so this dish rated highly with me. Then came the King Fish Sashimi. Very fresh, and was a very welcome refreshing dish because some delicious, crunchy fried chicken wings arrived shortly after. These were sinfully yummy, especially with the slightly sticky sweet chilli sauce. The meat was very tender, and not too greasy. We were served the Edamame Beans next, and although a very simple dish, it received a lot of praise from all around the table. We also got a dish of stir-fried greens, which I unfortunately didn't get to try. We were also served a chilli plate on the side, which no one touched.

The first main dish we received was the Egg-net salad. This salad was extremely refreshing. I'm not sure what was in the dressing, but it was so lovely and tangy, and complemented the crispy pork extremely well. We were then served the Pad Thai Noodles. Although not the best I've had, it was still a good rendition of the classic Thai dish. There were generous chunks of chicken throughout the noodles. Next was the "Crying Tiger", which was a dish of char-grilled sirloin. This dish didn't stand out to me, and didn't leave me going back for more. The curry we were served was the Green Curry of Chicken, which came with a large bowl of rice to share. The curry was a little too watery for my liking, but the flavour was definitely there. The chicken was tender and there were lots of it in the curry. It was probably good that the curry was liquidy, otherwise it could have been food coma-inducing, since there were still more dishes to come! The last main was the Fried Whole Barramundi. The fish was cooked to perfection, with a great crispy exterior and extremely tender meat inside. The Green Apple and toasted peanut salad on the side was really similar to the salad in the Egg-net dish, and eaten with the fried fish made for an amazing, perfectly balanced mixture of flavours and textures.

We were all incredibly stuffed at this point, but we weren't going to pass on dessert. The Roti with Pandan Custard was an absolute hit at our table. The roti was light and crispy, and the Pandan Custard did well to cut through the slight greasiness. So, so yummy. There was also Poached Pear that came sitting on top of a bed of sweet, sticky coconut rice pudding. Oh my gosh this was so heavenly. The pear was perfectly poached and had an amazingly soft but sturdy bite to it, and the rice pudding was divine. The Banana Fritter with Coconut Ice Cream was my least favourite of the three, but it was in no way a bad dish - it just got outshone by the other two!

Overall a fantastic meal, and great value for $58 given how much food there was (6 entrees, 5 mains, 2 sides, 3 desserts). The food was exquisite, the service was top notch, and the restaurant has a lovely atmosphere well suited to group dining. I highly recommend Golden Boy!

Jun 29, 2016

James.tattoli

+4.5

Fantastic atmosphere, service and food. Fan and Ashley were especially great when serving us. I highly recommend. Value for money! I'll most certainly be dining there again, very soon!

Jun 27, 2016

Big Phil

+4.5

Went to botanic bar for cocktails with friends and ended up ordering from Golden Boy (the adjoining restaurant). We were sitting in Botanic Bar so I can't comment on the ambience of Golden Boy. However, I can comment on the food. Plenty to select from (this was their Thai menu).

We shared three mains and an entree amongst 4 people and were sufficiently full. Had the Pad Thai, Beef Cheeks, Sashimi, and Massaman Curry. All of these dishes were full of flavour - Nothing dull, nothing bland, just excellent flavours! The Sashimi was succulent, the Beef Cheeks tender and rich, the Pad Thai was the best I've ever had. The Curry was flavoursome, loaded with tender beef chunks and used real, whole ingredients. You can certainly tell each dish was masterfully prepared by staff who actually care about the quality of their food, almost as if they want to impress every single customer.

An important aspect for me is the pricing - It may seem pricey when you see the menu, but the serving sizes were very good and pair perfectly with the superb quality of the food.

Jun 21, 2016

Emma Henderson

Honestly I can say Golden Boy is the one of the best restaurants I've ever been to. The food was new and creative, such as the fried tomato stuffed with chicken and prawn, topped with tum kham sauce and crispy basil. The lettuce cups with spicy southern style chicken stir fry was extremely spicy and I couldn't eat it all at once. However, we were warned that the dish was going to be hot. Ultimately, amazing food and a great ambience.

Jun 20, 2016

What's Cooking Good Looking

Yum yum yum. Everything was divine. The staff were wonderful so a really great experience. Best Thai food I have had in ages. Kingfish sashumi was excellent

Jun 18, 2016

Shannon

+4.5

Food and wine were absolutely delicious, decor was great and really interesting (fantastic for a convo starter on a potentially boring first date haha) and the staff were friendly and efficient. A favourite for sure!

May 25, 2016

Daniel Kinnoch

+4.5

There is too much on the menu here that just looks incredible. So to avoid having our server come back to our table a dozen times while we made up our minds, we went for the Tuk Tuk option - for $58 per person, dessert included, they keep bringing out dishes until you want to holler 'no more'. We thought it was great value, and we got to try a wide variety of food.

The service was excellent too. I arrived on time while my friends got there late, and I know that can be frustrating to a restaurant while they have walk-ins with people all set to go. However I (believe I) appeased them by starting off with some drinks myself, and promised them that my friends were on there way - and they were fine with this, and were super polite and friendly.

Also, you cannot beat the location right on North Terrace in the East End - park down near the Torrens for free and walk up, so you can work off all the food on the walk back down. Love seeing older buildings retrofitted and adaptively reused, really adds to the ambience of the place.

You can make a booking through the Qantas website and earn 100 points for every guest.

You can make a booking through the Qantas website and earn 100 points for every guest.

May 15, 2016

Shirani Shaz Williams

A overall impressive setting In the heart of adel.
Fantastic service, with friendly hostesses who actually wanted to be there.
Food was prompt and delicious.
Pulled pork pancakes were faultless with a exquisite sauce and the padthai was the best I have ever had impressing me to no end (and iv been to Asia)

May 13, 2016

James McCall

Amazing food, we had the tuk-tuk (banquet) menu. The staff were happy for us to suggest some items we liked the look of but they handled the rest of the selections.
Very busy even for a Tuesday night. Good value for money, we left uncomfortably full!
One drawback is the proximity of the tables next to us, it's hard not to hear your neighbours conversations... but it seems to be the trend at the moment with these modern small restaurants.
Will be back again and again.

Apr 05, 2016

Mark Chau

Amazing. One of the best dining experiences I've had in Adelaide. Wish I had come here some time ago. Service was outstanding, made you feel so welcome. Food surpassed expectations. Definitely do the Tuk Tuk, such great value for money.

Apr 04, 2016

CJM

Great food and service at this funky Adelaide Asian hangout. Highly recommend the "Tuk Tuk" option if you want to sample lots of different dishes and let the fantastic staff look after the rest.
Standouts were the Kingfish sashimi, stuffed tomatoes and surprisingly the sweet roti with Pandan custard but every dish was a winner. Good craft beer on tap to wash it all down and a decent wine list to boot.

Apr 01, 2016

Damcarwhiteford

Fabulous!!! Great food, superb service, excellent in every sense. Went with a group and sampled so many winners with the Tuk Tuk option. Will definitely re visit. One of the best place I have eaten in a long time! Visited on Friday 18/3/16. Thankyou for a great night

Mar 20, 2016

Chips Before Dips

New favourite in Adelaide!
We ordered and shared several entree and mains, and each one was incredibly flavoursome and delicious. Friendly and helpful staff too.
Will definitely be coming back.

Mar 03, 2016

Bazza01

+4.5

Great fresh food. Service excellent. Atmosphere vibrant and cool. We always start next door at The Botanic bar with a drink. Been three times and will return. A winner for Adelaide!

Feb 26, 2016

Tige

Golden boy is the perfect place to go to enjoy a night out with your loved one. The atmosphere, although noisy due to excited chatter is great and the staff are very attentive. We ate seated at the bar last time we went and the waiter assisted us in our food selection. Food was reasonably priced and we are heading back again in a few weeks before our fringe show in the garden to enjoy some dinner and drinks.

Feb 24, 2016

Ediak

+4.5

Since opening in 2014, Golden Boy has become a mainstay in Adelaide's restaurant scene. The many positive reviews on this website shows how much people enjoy dining here, and as a result the restaurant is booked-out most nights. The reason is simple: the modern Thai food is excellent and equally so is the service.

Golden Boy's fit-out includes a combination of tables, booths and benches of indoor and outdoor dining. If the restaurant is full, then there's also a limited menu available in the adjoining Botanic Bar. Kitchen is also open extra late - by Adelaide standards. The food menu, typical of most newer restaurants, is designed for sharing. There's small, medium and large plates which are all well-priced. The drinks menu is small but also good.

Our most recent visit was on a Thursday night with a group of five people. The waitress, who was excellent all night, adjusted the size of each dish so we could share equally. For food we had kingfish sashimi, trout betel leaves, chicken lettuce cups, chicken wings and pork pancakes. The bigger dishes were pork belly with barramundi, beef checks and spatchcock. It may appear to be a lot of food, but most dishes are smallish. All the food was really good - beware though, some dishes are quite spicy.

As mentioned, service was good all night. One problem, however, was that they had run out of two dishes as well as the red wine we ordered.

To finish, I would recommend Golden Boy to anyone who hasn't been yet - and make sure you try as much as the menu as possible. Just make sure you book early!

Feb 12, 2016

Hungry Girl

+4.5

Very impressed with the food, service, ambience and overall quality at Golden Boy! Went with a group of 4 after hearing all the hype, and we were not let down in the slightest. The place wasn't too busy on a Thursday night, but definitely recommend booking a day or two in advanced.

We ordered the Tuk Tuk and loved every meal that we were given. Stand outs included the chicken and prawn stuffed tomatoes, and the roti with pandan custard.

Service was incredible, and all the waiters we talked to were extremely attentive, friendly and helpful!

The only slight negative was the price, which was high but ultimately worth it.

Jan 28, 2016

Grant

+4.5

Went to Golden Boy for a work christmas function for 7 people. The restaurant was packed in the pre christmas rush and very, very busy. A recipe for problems if there was ever one.

The service was outstanding. We were not left waiting at any time and the staff even sourced drinks for us from the hotel bar if they didn't have them on their list.

The food was a set list of dishes (with attention paid to the needs and preferences of diners). Normally set menus make me very nervous. The food selection was fantastic and to be honest too much. We all left feeling very full.

Great food, Great service and I'd thoroughly recommend it!

Jan 05, 2016

Onegreedygirl

+4.5

A very Melbourne-like little place. Love the set out, crockery, cutlery and the whole aesthetic.

The food is punchy and fragrant and staff are attentive and helpful.

Jan 05, 2016

Missems

Decided to come here for a friends birthday and will definitely be returning. Everything was delicious and staff were very lovely. It is a bit on the pricey side, but worth it. Perfect for sharing with a group of friends.

Dec 26, 2015

Mmm71

We have been here twice now and both times had the Tuk Tuk menu, This is definitely the way to go as you get so much food and at a very reasonable price. You are able to request certain dishes and also to let them know if there are dishes containing ingredients you don't eat and they tailor the menu to suit. The service is fantastic and attentive. Both times we have left feeling full and well looked after. I would highly recommend this restaurant.

Dec 16, 2015

Angie-Marie Piantadosi

+3.5

we booked this place so we could finally see what the hype was all about, the place is generally booked out on a weekend so I would recommend booking early! I booked online and when we arrived we were greeted staging away and taken to our seats, we got the "chefs table" seats I wasn't sure what to expect and we actually got to sit around the kitchen while the chefs work and eat which was actually really nice! we did the "tuk tuk" as it was recommend to us by some people so we ordered and the waiter that you have for the evening actually orders your meals for you! some things we wanted to try we unfortunately didn't get but some of the stuff we got was amazing and we would have never of thought to order it otherwise, we were super full towards the end and we actually stopped a meal from coming out so we could save room for dessert which was to die for!!! stand out dish for us was the coconut chicken salad and the deep fried banana dessert!

Dec 01, 2015

BrightonLocal

+3.5

Delicious, but small servings! We sat on the stools by the kitchen so that we could watch the chefs work their magic. There was a lot of attention to detail when preparing and presenting the food. The waiters were friendly and attentive. The only thing I will say is that one main is not enough if you're hungry. The servings are super small and even though we had an entree and two mains, we were still hungry when we went home. It's quite pricey too. I'd like to return and try the tuk-tuk option with my husband, as I've heard it's divine and reasonable value for money. I will be going back!

Nov 14, 2015

Leddemien

Amazing service! I was part of a large group of mixed and totally embarrassing people but our waiter Luke was exceptionally brilliant and problem solving and keeping the birthday girl happy! Food was also great. Dishes that won me were the Jungle Curry and the Spatchcock !

Oct 22, 2015

Absolutely fantastic - great service, fresh taste, modern menu, funky furnishing, divine wine.. Overall a great place for a romantic date or fun with friends.

Oct 04, 2015

Truc Quan Nguyen

+4.5

A must go to place! So highly recommended. Great menu with plenty of thai fusion dishes. I went for the banquet option as it was highly recommended to me. Their banquet is not a set menu and is a "let us feed you" type menu where staff will ask you what you are interested in and what you are not. They cater this menu to you and is very good value for money. I went home with takeaway as we could not finish everything. I need to visit Golden Boy again.

Sep 09, 2015

Nirms

Amazing Thai food and definitely the best in Adelaide. Staff are on the ball and service is exceptional. Come check out this place. Don't fear the chilli hit!

Sep 05, 2015

Gemma Scannell

+4.5

A perfect group or date night venue. Book in advance to not be disappointed...
The Tuk Tuk is perfect to try the complete range, however you can pick and choose a few favourites and you will be completely satisfied. Dishes can be cooked mild to hot hot and can be washed down with a great wine selection from the drinks menu. The staff are very helpful and friendly without being too intrusive. Enjoy!

Aug 30, 2015

Lindsay

+4.5

Fantastic food. Need to book but you can order and eat in the pub next door if booked out. Pity I'm leaving Adelaide tomorrow otherwise if be here again tomorrow night.

Aug 26, 2015

Mark

+3.5

Food was good though overpriced. The restaurant is popular with hipsters, wouldn't recommend if you're after an old school Thai restaurant. I found the staff a little patronising but generally helpful with recommendations.

Aug 14, 2015

Adrian Porcaro

+4.5

Golden Boy is one of my favourites. Great food and a great atmosphere.

Food:
I've never had a dish that I didn't enjoy here. The quality is great and the menu is interesting. Some reviews mention that you can get more authentic and cheaper Thai food elsewhere. Let's just remember that this is more of a modern take on Thai food so it's not relevant to compare with cheap authentic Thai venues. And you're also paying for the fantastic location and decor among other things. I like the Tuk Tuk menu which allows you to try a lot of the dishes on offer.

Service:
The staff here are always helpful and friendly and above all, seem to be having fun. The only problem being that it can be quite difficult to land a table on busy nights.

I once went to Golden Boy at the end of an East End eating tour that I organised for my birthday. I had a group of around 20 people and it was late on a busy Saturday night. Myself and every single one of my friends were really impressed with how helpful the staff were and how well they catered for such a large (and pretty boozed up) group.

Ambience:
The atmosphere is always great, especially on a weekend. The location is fantastic - next door to the Botanic, on the corner of North and East Terrace. It can get pretty loud and somewhat rowdy as the night goes on, so I'd probably recommend it for a night out with friends before I recommended it for a romantic dinner date.

Dish to look out for:
I'm a huge fan of their son-in-law eggs and massaman curry.

Aug 12, 2015

Sergio Eliseo

Great food, with great service. We warmly welcomed on our arrival and the great service didn't stop until we walked out the doors. The soft shell crab and crispy skin pork were stand outs, along withe the king fish sashimi.

Aug 08, 2015

Naomi

+4.5

My second time dining at Golden Boy and both times I've been very impressed. Wonderful atmosphere, excellent staff who were very helpful with our choices. We were recommended the grilled chicken salad with a mixed herb salad, to die for! Looking forward to going back.

Jun 21, 2015

Lizzie Newland

I can't fault anything! We had the Tuk Tuk option where they feed you the best of the best, & that's exactly what we got. Far more generous than our money's worth & impeccable service. Staff so knowledgable. Cannot even pick favourites from the dishes, my palate was dancing all night.

Jun 03, 2015

Bergz

The food keeps getting better and better. Service was outstanding.
The barramundi was a standout. We will be back again soon.

Apr 18, 2015

Andrew

+4.5

Had the Tuk Tuk menu. Outst.... Had the Tuk Tuk menu.
Outstanding food, outstanding service.

Apr 14, 2015

Somebodyfabulous

+4.5

Good service and tasty food. I've dined at Golden Boy twice and both times were great. The first time, the maitre d was delightful upon arrival and despite our table not being quite ready he said he would come and find us in a bar in a few minutes. Usually this would annoy me, but within 5 minutes he came to get us. As we'd only just got a drink from the bar, he told us to come in whenever we were ready - no rush. The second time, the table was ready upon arrival.

The food was delish - asian fresh flavours. Best soft shell crab I have ever had, as there was actual crab flesh and not just batter. Egg net pancake was yum too, as was the fried rice. Everything we ate (on both occasions) was excellent. We didn't try desserts.

Prices were fair, and they have a 'feed me' option for around $55. I plan to try this next time.

Some staff were more attentive than others, but overall a great experience. I will be back!

Mar 04, 2015

James Arvanitakis

Such an amazing experience! It’s been a few years since I had been to Golden Boy with Covid and all so was excited with last night’s experience! We had the ‘eat me’ menu: was with a vegan friend so had the vegan version and it was outstanding! Lots of amazing subtle flavours, excellent service and a great vibe! Just loved it!

Mick M

Does not disapoint!! Exceptional service from all the staff and chefs. The food was sensational with ridiculous flavour and variety. We did the feed me menu with fish and meat and spice. The level of spice was pretty full on (our own fault as we did not expect it to be as spicy). Really enjoyed the food and will be back soon.

Gustav

Amazing restaurant- absolutely love this place. We’ve been here previously and also had such an amazing experience. The Tuk-Tuk “feed me” menu is exceptional value, and the food is all superb. The atmosphere is really lively and buzzing, both inside and outside. My preference is inside, in the main/ original restaurant section. Service was charming & relaxed, and didn’t miss a beat from start to finish. Good wine list and cocktail list. With the food, the staff will work with your likes/ preferences, and happy to include any of your must-have dishes. The food just kept coming, and every single dish was absolutely delicious and beautifully prepared. The standout dishes were the pork shoulder pancakes, kampot pepper fried chicken, Sichuan beef & rolled noodle. Oh and don’t miss the pork belly with apple slaw. Dessert was incredible too, both the Pandan roti and the banana fritter were sensational! The restaurant is in a great location too, surrounded by many lively bars and restaurants - it’s a great night out location. Definitely book well in advance to secure a table on a Friday/ Saturday night. Highly recommended!

Aleksandar Antic

From the moment walking in this very large and beautiful restaurant you feel very welcome. Fantastic staff, very lovely with abilities to make good fun conversations. Food was amazing. What a wonderful experience.

Lien Nguyen

Can't fault this dining experience! From the service to the food, everything was gold class. We had such a friendly waiter who was super friendly, ensuring that our party was full (and I mean really full) right until the end. The feed me menu is definitely fantastic value. Each dish is amazing and bursting with flavour. One of the best restaurants in Adelaide!

Maxim Kozaderov

Lovely service, solid food. For $66 per person, we left very happy with both the quantity of food, and the quality. Highlight dishes of my night was the sweet & sour eggplant, and the pad Thai.

Jeremy

What a fantastic experience. you walk in and already feel like it's gonna be a good night. The atmosphere with all the cool art on the walls and they give you chops sticks and customise your dinner for you. it's so cool! Will be very keen to come back and see what else they have to offer.

J Y

Can’t wait till the dessert comes out before giving review! Everything was perfect tonight! Went many places that do set menus but this is very good valued. See how many we’ve received for 2! My boyfriend eats so much in general but we couldn’t finish the last main. We had almost half of what’s on the menu. Very good vibes and really nice staff as well. Our waiter took really good care of us and tried to look after us all the time. Not typical Thai but more a fusion Asian restaurant with a bit of western. Food came out in a very good and reasonable pace, we had a little time to rest before another round of food was sent out. Definitely good to try!

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