Golden Boy
Think ahead. This is one exceptionally popular dining corner. It might take weeks to secure a spot by the open kitchen or traditional dining timeslot in the Golden Boy restaurant zone.
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309 North Tce, city
(08) 8227 0799
Think ahead. This is one exceptionally popular dining corner. It might take weeks to secure a spot by the open kitchen or traditional dining timeslot in the Golden Boy restaurant zone.
Fortunately, there are sittings up to about 10.15pm, an overflow of tables on the footpath, and an extension into the super cosy former Botanic space. The original restaurant and open kitchen, to the right, is home to the biggest hubbub. For a quieter time opt for a clubby booth, a curve of studded leather in the old pub. Rest assured, the obliging crew are switched on enough to service them all.
The Boy’s large menu has seen some changes but cleverly retains its signature balance of spice-loving, mainly Thai crowd pleasers. The Tuk Tuk sharing menu can help for those struggling to make decisions and promises to find the right dishes whether you prefer the scenic route or red light district!
Make up your own pork shoulder pancakes, or ready the palate with spicy Thai sausage. The massaman wagyu beef curry, faintly sweet as it should be, is a consistent winner. And, how does that barbecued turmeric chicken stay so tender?
The pad Thai noodles are a restrained combination tumbled with chicken, tofu and peanuts bound with punchy tamarind. For chilli fiends a few dishes are listed as “hot” or add the prik nam pla as desired.
This is Southeast-Asian flavour central, and worth planning for.
- Hours: D Tues-Sat
- Bill: E $12-16 M $18-35 D $12
- Wine: Full list plus BYO | Corkage $20
- Chef: Alistair McCallum
