Best Thai in Boulder! The owner is the sweetest and makes wonderful food with love and care. I will never stop giving this place a 5 star review. It's cozy and quiet and the food is always delicious!! read more

Khow Thai Cafe - Tofu pad thai - Thai Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

this local favorite cooks with loads and lots of love! You can see the awards for best Thai food on the wall from a few years ago. Although I haven't visited the other Thai places in the area, I'm sure that things are much the same. Come check this place out. The decor is awesome and the food is tasty :-) read more

Fresh food, full of flavor! The shiitake mushroom salad with lemon grass and a chili dressing is delicious and had tastes that were all new to my palate.This is a great location in Boulder that actually has it's own parking lot, no need to search for a spot to park and pay a meter. Cute atmosphere, friendly staff and fast service. read more

Khow Thai Cafe - Entrance - Thai Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

This place is a nice place to have lunch. I just love their food! And it beats other places prices! I love the peanut sauce. read more

Khow Thai Cafe - Shrimp spring rolls with a peanut sauce. - Thai Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

The peanut rice has a really good sauce with a hint of coconut. Can't go wrong with the thai tea. Great tiny thai place for seating and takeout read more

This little place was wonderful! We were a little wary at first as there was only 1 car in the lot when we got here and we almost didn't go in. I'm so glad we decided to give it a shot. The food was amazing! And more people showed up (I'm sure it's much busier when school is in session) I definitely recommend going here if you love Thai food! read more

Khow Thai Cafe - C5. Yellow Curry - Thai Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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So good. Dined in and it's such a vibe. Food so so good. Great service. They are so nice and brought us a spring roll sample for lunch.

The food and drinks are delicious! The owner is very nice and welcoming. Brought my mom and uncle because they are visiting from the Philippines and NJ. We all collectively cleaned our plates. Highly recommend read more

The best Thai Food I've had in Boulder so far. The green curry with tofu was delicious :)

I was really craving Thai food so I ordered delivery from here. I ordered the Pad CU Lunch ($9), which also came with an egg roll and miso soup. For $9 this whole meal was pretty good. The pad see ew really hit the spot and was exactly what I wanted for my Thai food. The noodles were cooked perfectly and were nice and sweet, although I think that the broccoli could have been cooked just a little bit more to be more tender. I also think that the dish would be perfectly fine without the purple cabbages. I just picked all of my out. The miso soup and the egg roll were nice additions to the lunch. The soup was really comforting although was a bit confusing since miso soup is more of a Japanese thing. The egg roll wrapper was still flaky and crispy when I received it and had a crunch to it. My meal was super satisfying for my craving and I was completely happy with what I got. Definitely would get this again. read more

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I have lived by one mantra in My life and that is that I have never had BAD THAI! That was blown out of the water with Khow Thai of Boulder, Co. It started with the fact that ALL of the food delivery services they use stated they were closed, I called to check and they were indeed OPEN, but, couldn't deliver. I decided to drive down as it was only a Mile or so away. I am a huge fan of Beef Laarb, even inauthentic ones! I ordered this to eat in and I have no idea what they served, but, even after double checking with the staff that it was beef... it was WHITE/GREY and just about a single slice of tiny beef that tasted weird, off/bad almost. never mind it's appearance. I ordered a Green Beef curry to go and upon arrival home it was watery and again a minuscule amount of meat. I will add that the food across the two dishes was HORRENDOUS and completely INEDIBLE! , I will be attempting to get a refund from my Credit Card company as their website denied my "contact us" request...See pics! Never would I waste money here again, $31 WASTED! read more

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By far the best Thai food in Boulder! Everyone who works there is so nice, and everything I've tried on the menu is excellent. They're the only place I know of that will give you actual Thai Spicy, not a watered down version. Their Masaman curry is also great, and their Thai tea is not overly sweet. I've been coming here for years and recommend it to everyone looking for good Thai food. read more

I rarely write reviews but this experience is worth sharing so other people are aware of the situation and can plan accordingly. We ordered dinner on a Sunday evening (around 5:50) and received an email confirmation that our food would be ready by 6:40. My roommate arrived at the restaurant by 6:50 and waited at the restaurant until 7:50 for the food to be ready. They did not notify us that it would be delayed and when we arrived they told my roommate it would be ready shortly. At 7:30 when he still did not receive the food, my other roommate and I attempted to call multiple times to discuss the hold up on our food and they hung up on us three different times. While we were trying to receive our pick up order, my roommate watched them serve food to people who had arrived to the restaurant after my roommate had and placed their order well after our order was supposed to be ready. All in all, we got our food but it took over an hour longer than we were told it would take and multiple attempts to figure out what was happening. They did give my roommate $30 cash as an attempt to make up for the delay. Needless to say I will likely not be returning to this restaurant. Again, I do not normally write reviews like this but I do feel this could be helpful for other patrons to be aware of. read more

I am a huge Thai food fan, and I honestly used to LOVE and swear by this place. But in the past year or two the quality has just decreased tremendously. :( I don't know what happened, but now when I go I feel like Know Thai's food is increasingly flavorless, their noodles (like the wide noodles used for Drunken noodles) are really weird and mushy now, not even resembling what they're supposed to look like, and I just think their food is overall disappointing at this point. Really sad leaving this review cuz Know Thai was my go to before, but yeah :( I kept trying to give it another chance continually, but I've been continually disappointed over the past year, waiting for the quality of the food to come back. read more

Khow Thai Cafe - Drunken Noodles - Thai Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

Well it has been a long minute since I last posted a review. The truth is, I have just been very busy with work and life in general, and we really haven't ventured out a lot to new eateries late... but we did check out a place we've been driving past for well over a year. My partner and I moved to Boulder from the SoCal/LA area, which (if you were not aware) was the west coast birthplace of Thai quinine in the USA. So needless to say, we eaten at a lot of very good, very authentic Thai restaurants. Khow Thai is a tasty gem in Boulder on Broadway just north of 'The Hill' area. The service was fast and friendly. The food is was amazingly delicious and as authentic as it get. We saw as we were leaving Khow Thai, that they were voted 'Best Thai' in Boulder for the last several years. From what I experienced today, they've certainly earned that. read more

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Khow Thai sticks out now because years it ago it blended right in. The changing commercial real estate architecture in this area has made it so that previously unassuming enterprises now pop out from their surroundings. Inside, the decor feels a couple decades more modern, comfortable, and coherent with my conceptions of Thai restaurants. I ordered the pad kee mow, American hot; never go Thai hot on a first date (or, in this case, a first visit to a specific Thai eatery). The lunch menu has a lot of other enticing Thai classics, running the gamut of curries and rice and noodle dishes etc. Pleasantly, I soon found that entrees are also accompanied by an egg roll and a cup of miso soup. Tasty starters! The pad kee mow hit the table steaming. Love it when my noodle dishes are served hot. Wooden chop sticks were procured and I stirred everything together for good measure. From the first bite, I was pleased with my food. The chicken was a standout, cooked just right. The noodles were springy and combined well with the broccoli and green peppers. I ate my fill, and took the rest home. Pretty yummy! The prices here aren't bad, either. I did find the "American hot" level to be underwhelming. Either I got a weak dose, or Thai hot really is what I need to quench my desire. I'd be happy to return someday and find out. read more

Has always been my favorite Thai food in Boulder! Quick, consistent service; delicious and reliable food! I don't know why Khow thai has 3.5 stars, but I definitely don't think that's an accurate reflection of how great this place is! Definitely worth stopping in next time you wanna get some noods. read more

Khow Thai Cafe - Chicken pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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Casual Thai food near the CU Boulder campus. The masaman curry is excellent and I also like the red and green curries. Their Pad Thai is good, just nothing special. Great stop if you're near campus and don't want to trek down to the Pearl St mall. read more

Here's some seriously tasty Thai food tucked in off Broadway in Boulder. Easy parking in the back was definitely a bonus. Inside we found a well appointed Thai boutique with plenty of seating and a most gracious waiter, who welcomed us in and got us settled with a delicious pork wonton appetizer. The menu was quite varied, so it was hard to choose, but we ended up ordering a cashew chicken and a fried rice with onions, shrimp and a smoky and subtle flavoring. The cashew chicken seemed a bit on the cool side when served, but the big flavor of the sauce wowed us with its complexity. Also a bonus for Boulder- $2 sodas with unlimited refills. Yes, really! The generous servings gave us enough to take to work for lunch the next day, another plus in my mind. Do yourself a favor and get to Khow Thai. Voted Boulder's Best Thai for years running, with great reason! read more

Khow Thai Cafe - Pad himalai (cashew chicken) and fried rice - Thai Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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Best Thai food in Boulder, possibly in Colorado. 9 dollar special at lunch and 12 dollar special at dinner can't go wrong! 5/5 isn't enough stars!! Totally recommend!!! read more

Yay! A lovely, delicious menu, on a sweet soaring spring day. How can you go wrong! Thank you, Khow Thai Cafe. read more

Excellent Thai food! Same taste as Thailand and some favorites others don't make! Nice service as well.

Always loved the food, service and ambiance of Khow Thai. Affordable and tasty choices. Nicky and her family and crew run a good restaurant. Highly recommended for a great Thai taste in Boulder! read more

My server Ben was the best, very polite and professional. He knew all the good things to get and was super fast! I recommend this place! The food was amazing! read more

When you are told your food will be delivered within an hour and you have to call them when it's been over an hour, then go pick it up yourself, and everything is cold, well that's not good business not is it a good dinner for your daughter's birthday. Initially the person I talked to apologized but only offered that the delivery company would refund the delivery and tip for driver. When your meal over $100 is cold, a refund of thermal or at least a credit would be the right thing to do. Poor customer service. But the delivery company, MenuStar did give a refund since the order was never delivered, so kudos to them for doing the right thing. We've always liked the food here before . . . Looking for a different Thai place now. read more

WOW, just WOW. BEST Thai food I've had in Denver/Boulder area. Deep, amazing flavor profile. Authentic. Fresh ingredients. I've eated a lot of Thai & Indian food all over the USA. This is in the top 5 places I've ever eat at. And very affordable, esp for Boulder. read more

Pad see Ew Beef on takeout was on point! Beware. The medium spiced level is pretty spicy compared to most other Thai restaurant. The goods. This place definitely how to make their noodles. It has a lot of flavor! Pad see ew can be too sweet at some places. The added heat and sweetness make this dish a comfort dish for me. I always judge a Thai restaurant by their Pad See Ew. This one deserves to be in the list of your regulars. read more

Khow Thai Cafe - Beef Pad See Ew - Thai Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

This place is awesome! I've driven by 100 times and seen their Best of Boulder sign showing off their multiple years of success, and I finally stopped in. For one, our waitress was amazing. She gave us the run down of the menu and highlighted all her favorite dishes. We ordered the Drunken Noodles and a Fried Rice dish along with some Spring Rolls. Everything was fresh, perfectly cooked, and spicy! I have a peanut allergy which makes me a bit shy to visit Thai restaurants, but our waitress, Belle assured us that they'd hold the peanuts and no problem at all. We'll definitely be back! No wonder this place has been voted Best of Boulder for a ridiculous amount of consecutive years! Also, the ambiance is very cozy, nice lighting and warm, welcoming atmosphere. Surprising for a place right on busy Broadway to feel so cozy. read more

Khow Thai Cafe - Drunken Noodles and Fried Rice Dish - Thai Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

I had a horrible experience. I was passing through Boulder and decided to try this place. I called and placed a pickup order (COVID19). After placing the order they called me back and informed me they didn't have the main item I wanted and that the order was almost ready (pineapple fried rice) so I asked them to substitute it with something similar. At pickup, I explained to them I almost cancelled the order but they insisted it was almost ready - no apologies or offering anything for the inconvenience. About 10 minutes of waiting they give me my order - No utensils. I had ordered a tofu curry and in the car discovered they had given me a chicken curry. I don't eat meat so I couldn't eat this. The fried rice they had substituted was very bland. The drunken noodles were the only good thing I could eat. I called and asked them to refund the chicken curry since then had given me the wrong item - I had ordered tofu and even was printed in the receipt. They said they could give me a credit if I wanted to eat there again. I explained I didn't live in boulder so couldn't do that. Please do not support their business since they don't understand pleasing the customer and give meat to a vegetarian person and no apologies. read more

Highly mediocre Thai restaurant with all of the normal options you'd expect. I ordered the pad woon sen and drunken noodles. Great flavor! Only complaints were that the rice noodles were slightly over cooked and the carrots were sliced too thick and basically raw. read more

Khow Thai Cafe - N5. Pad Woon Sen - Thai Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

Best Pad Thai I've ever had. The staff is very friendly. And the restaurant is spotless. No sticky tables.

Excellent food! Reasonable prices. The soup is delicious and the spring rolls were very good. Service was efficient. No nonsense. Overall very acceptable. Just a little too spicy for me on the main entree but the seafood curry was phenomenal! Will be back read more

Service was great, place looks clean and has nice lighting. Food was extremely salty, my girlfriend and I shared the papaya salad which was salty, my pad Thai was extremely salty (asked for American-Spicy, wasn't especially spicy) We will probably not come back read more

This place is on University Hill and gets a lot of students in there. Despite that fact, they are always really nice and their food is reliably gluten-free when you ask for celiac-level gluten free. Even my difficult son, who looked at the eggplant with dark suspicion, declared the sauce "delicious," at which point I nearly dropped my fork. , This place has always been good and never seems to have a bad day. It's not at all expensive, so I doubt if the ingredients are all organic, but it's been a good experience every single visit for the last 15+ years. read more

Khow Thai is my new favorite Thai food place in Boulder! I cannot rave more about the duck curry special. I love most curries, but this is one that I cannot get enough of! It has a surprising pineapple flare which pairs very well with the tender duck and other vegetables. Very flavorful! I have tried a few other dishes here which are also excellent! If you enjoy dessert afterwards, I'd highly recommend the mango sticky rice! A delicious sweet treat that I love to split after only eating about half of my main dish (always great leftovers for lunch the next day). The mango is tasty and refreshing. I find this dessert delightful with a mix of lightness and fullness. Khow Thai has dine-in and take-out options. More recently, I've been doing take-out. However, I can remember having excellent and attentive service when I ate at the restaurant. The staff is very friendly! Very happy with my experiences here read more

Let me preface this by saying that I found out at the end that the night I was there was the night the owner, who is Thai and the cook (I was told) was not there. The service was wonderful. Attentive and kind people. The food was less than expected. It was for sure edible, as we finished most plates. But it was lacking in authenticity. The papaya salad was waaaayyyy to salty, for one thing, though did pack a good spice punch. My girlfriend lived in Thailand for 3 years and I visited frequently, so take that for whatever it's worth. I wouldn't not recommend it, just can't recommend it for authentic Thai. And I would say we would most probably not come back. But we'd be happy for you to try it and find out how you feel. read more

Portions are enormous! Each meal or soup could easily be shared. Please note sizes in photos below. The papaya salad was a disappointment. The vegetables had a chemical/bagged salad smell. Quite off putting. The Tom kha soup was good as was the masaman curry. Not the best ever but a good post race meal as the restaurant was within a block of the hotel. read more

Khow Thai Cafe - C3. Masaman Curry - Thai Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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I just love Khow Thai! The food is so good, fresh and flavorful! I love that you can choose the degree of hotness. The service is friendly, too. Tip: The chai tea is a treat. read more

When you have loved a place for years, it's easy to give it another chance. I'm glad I did, for Khow Thai is back in my regular rotation. The food is lovely and flavorful, hitting the spot when the craving is strong. I would recommend having patience, orders tend to take longer than anticipated, so we just make sure to account for it beforehand. read more

I used to love Khow Thai, but I am now done with the place. The food is usually very good, but when it is not it is really disturbing. I always ask for fresh tofu, rather than the fried. More than once I have bit into a piece that was obviously older than the rest of the pieces in the batch. Mixing in leftovers with fresh batch of food should be a strict no-no in every restaurant. Other than the food - the place is absolutely filthy. I mean really gross. Silverware comes out with food bits and spots on it. The floors and walls are discolored with dirt. The tables are often sticky. I would rather not use the restrooms. Khow Thai needs a deep cleaning and retraining on dish-washing and food safety before I ever come back. read more