The best Restaurants in Adelaide | Sluurpy updated in May

Golden Boy

89/100 (3438 ratings)

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"I’ve been trying to get into this restaurants for years and it’s always so hard toGet into! We made sure we PreBooked months in advance..."

...7

"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..."

P

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

Yaqub Khoshaba

"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..."

Good Food Good Mood

"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..."

4chillies

"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..."

Elle-Eats

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

Soph

"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..."

Shivam Verma

"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..."

Dawson Brister

"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...."

AdelaideDiner

"Really impressed with my latest dining experience at Golden Boy. The restaurant was pumping, however service swift as always. My friend..."

Famished

"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..."

Asha

"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..."

EvilRobotSanta

"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..."

Cocos_crumbs

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

Elly Michels

"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..."

Guu

"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..."

Beng Sn

"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..."

Sprinkles

"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..."

Jessica Carroll

"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..."

Mathew Hnoudis

"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..."

Lachy Oreo

"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..."

Narlene

"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..."

Ariel8181

"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..."

Aditya Raj

"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..."

Daniella De Pretis

"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 -..."

STRADS

"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..."

Elsie

"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...."

Courtzi123

"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..."

Nom Noms

"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..."

T Mill

"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..."

Renren

"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..."

Karylle

"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..."

ForkfullofLife

"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..."

Hungry

"Perfect. Lovely, lovely service, delightful setting and enjoyable food. By far my favourite place to have eaten at in Adelaide. Worth every cent in..."

Sean

"Excellent service (thanks Chris - we loved the banter 😉), stylish decor and delicious food (Massaman curry & the lettuce cups were highlights)...."

Amy Pearce

"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..."

Clinton Barks

"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..."

FoodieMelbourne

"Went along with my family for the Tuk Tuk (banquet) and had a great night.Highly recommended great flavors, textures and combinations.Sat..."

BRUTAL

"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..."

Alex Ho

"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..."

Tzung Ern

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

Steph F

"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..."

Rachel Burke

"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!..."

Uberfrauline

"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..."

Zoe L

"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...."

M

"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..."

Jessica Romeo

"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..."

Lizzy Wisp

"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..."

Emily W

"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..."

TresHungry

"Fantastic atmosphere, service and food. Fan and Ashley were especially great when serving us. I highly recommend. Value for money! I'll most..."

James.tattoli

"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..."

Big Phil

"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..."

Emma Henderson

"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..."

What's Cooking Good Looking

"Food and wine were absolutely delicious, decor was great and really interesting (fantastic for a convo starter on a potentially boring first date..."

Shannon

"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..."

Daniel Kinnoch

"A overall impressive setting In the heart of adel.Fantastic service, with friendly hostesses who actually wanted to be there.Food was..."

Shirani Shaz Williams

"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..."

James McCall

"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..."

Mark Chau

"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..."

CJM

"Fabulous!!! Great food, superb service, excellent in every sense. Went with a group and sampled so many winners with the Tuk Tuk option. Will..."

Damcarwhiteford

"New favourite in Adelaide!We ordered and shared several entree and mains, and each one was incredibly flavoursome and delicious. Friendly and..."

Chips Before Dips

"Great fresh food. Service excellent. Atmosphere vibrant and cool. We always start next door at The Botanic bar with a drink. Been three times..."

Bazza01

"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..."

Tige

"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..."

Ediak

"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..."

Hungry Girl

"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..."

Grant

"A very Melbourne-like little place. Love the set out, crockery, cutlery and the whole aesthetic. The food is punchy and fragrant and staff..."

Onegreedygirl

"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..."

Missems

"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..."

Mmm71

"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..."

Angie-Marie Piantadosi

"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..."

BrightonLocal

"Amazing service! I was part of a large group of mixed and totally embarrassing people but our waiter Luke was exceptionally brilliant and problem..."

Leddemien

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

BJ

"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..."

Truc Quan Nguyen

"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..."

Nirms

"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..."

Gemma Scannell

"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..."

Lindsay

"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..."

Mark

"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..."

Adrian Porcaro

"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..."

Sergio Eliseo

"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..."

Naomi

"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..."

Lizzie Newland

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

Bergz

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

Andrew

"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..."

Somebodyfabulous

"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..."

James Arvanitakis

"Does not disapoint!! Exceptional service from all the staff and chefs. The food was sensational with ridiculous flavour and variety. We did the feed..."

Mick M

"Amazing restaurant- absolutely love this place. We’ve been here previously and also had such an amazing experience. The Tuk-Tuk “feed me” menu..."

Gustav

"From the moment walking in this very large and beautiful restaurant you feel very welcome. Fantastic staff, very lovely with abilities to make good..."

Aleksandar Antic

"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,..."

Lien Nguyen

"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..."

Maxim Kozaderov

"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..."

Jeremy

"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..."

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