Colorful restaurant provides West Village with organic Thai cuisine.

(212) 533-7290

210 Thompson St (nr. Bleecker St.)
New York, NY 10012 40.7287 -73.9994

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Neighborhoods: Greenwich Village, Downtown

Hours:

Daily 11:30am-10:30pm

Price:

$

Last updated 8.16.11

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express , Visa , MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Lunch Spot , Date Spot , Cheap Eats

Cuisine:

Thai

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Boyd Thai

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Boyd Thai Restaurant is dedicated to supporting the fusion plates of organic food production.We cook with fresh produce and choose organic whenever possible.We believe that a gourmet dining experience can be created out of tasty, healthy, and friendly environment. We want you to feel as relaxed as you do in your own home, and yet have an experience that is lively, inspiring, and delightful.

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Featured Review

Justin Hartung

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The Scene – This tiny restaurant makes a big splash with pastel-colored murals, bold abstract shapes and floral designs that help create a festive atmosphere. The menu is nearly as colorful, offering more than just the usual Thai dishes like pad Thai and curries. Notable options include sirloin steak with herbs, filet of catfish in cream of coconut sauce, and, in season, broiled Alaskan king crab legs served with a chili vinaigrette. Organic ingredients are used when possible.

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Lunch specials are available Monday through Friday, 11:30am-4pm, for $5.95 or $6.95, and include an entree, spring roll and salad.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “You will have the incredible flavor, ambience and good energy packed into one cute little place, at a highly reasonable price.”
  2. “The place is very nice and cozy.”
  3. “Seating is comfortable and quick.”
  4. “come here almost every Friday to enjoy the exquisite ambiance and serene music which accompany some of my favourite tasty staples of Thai cuisine (Green Papaya Salad, Pad Thai or Ground Pork with Basil), as well as weekly specials (Chocolate Baby Back R”
  5. “For great decor, go elsewhere.”
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. “To top off our great meal, we had Fried ice cream with their home made berry sauce.”
  2. “And no, you don't have to travel across the world to have the most amazing Thai deserts- like their fried banada and ice cream deliciousness.”
  3. “... the food is great but the desserts are even better.”
  4. “Service was very polite and pleasant and the fried banana with ice cream we got for desert was very tasty but still not good enough to make me come back to the restaurant for more.”
  5. “For all four of us with wine, dessert, 4 early bird specials, a side of rice and a 25% tip, it came out to $78 for a great meal.”
  6. “His desserts are also excellent.”
  7. “come here almost every Friday to enjoy the exquisite ambiance and serene music which accompany some of my favourite tasty staples of Thai cuisine (Green Papaya Salad, Pad Thai or Ground Pork with Basil), as well as weekly specials (Chocolate Baby Back R”
  8. “Tiny homey BYOB near NYU shining w/ flavorful, but ever changing Thai fusion dishes & amazing desserts.”
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. “Excellent value pad thai and special offers on the wine and beer most nights.”
  2. “For all four of us with wine, dessert, 4 early bird specials, a side of rice and a 25% tip, it came out to $78 for a great meal.”
  3. “The Macau beer was an outstanding value at $3.25.”
food quality
89.09000396728516% positive
  1. “The coconut avocado salad has this amazing spicy dressing, yum!”
  2. “The usual dishes are great as well!”
  3. “come here almost every Friday to enjoy the exquisite ambiance and serene music which accompany some of my favourite tasty staples of Thai cuisine (Green Papaya Salad, Pad Thai or Ground Pork with Basil), as well as weekly specials (Chocolate Baby Back R”
  4. “Boyd has excellent service, food quality and taste.”
  5. “Tiny homey BYOB near NYU shining w/ flavorful, but ever changing Thai fusion dishes & amazing desserts.”
  6. “First impression from the pad-thai was a slightly unpleasant egg odor.”
  7. “Good food, nice atmosphare, great service”
  8. “Great Thai food, original taste, good price, nice service”
  9. “The appetizers are really delicious and unique, the rest of the menu has pretty much the typical Thai food (which I like).”
  10. “excellent food @ Boyd thai”
  11. “For all four of us with wine, dessert, 4 early bird specials, a side of rice and a 25% tip, it came out to $78 for a great meal.”
  12. “To top off our great meal, we had Fried ice cream with their home made berry sauce.”
  13. “lot of the dishes (basil shrimp, tom yum soup, duck) were way too salty which greatly took away from the flavors of the dishes.”
  14. “It's a very impressive and tasty fusion Thai plate and the atmosphare was also nice.”
  15. “One bad dish can ruin the evening”
  16. “Service was very polite and pleasant and the fried banana with ice cream we got for desert was very tasty but still not good enough to make me come back to the restaurant for more.”
  17. “We order shrimp pad thai.”
  18. “So I need to go back for a wonderful meal again.”
  19. “Nice restaurant with the greatest Thai food.”
  20. “It is a tiny restaurant but the food was so luscious.”
  21. “And food was delicious!”
  22. “The dishes are a little lighter than most Thai restaurants and the ingredients are very fresh.”
  23. “Start with a Yum (salad) & then dig into seafood or land dishes ( I personally like the duck or Seafood combo w/ Tuna/Salmon/shrimp)The atmos is clean and modern.”
  24. “Amazing value for such inventive, tasty dishes.”
  25. “The food was fantastic, the service was friendly and efficient, and the prices were a stunning value.”
  26. “My, the food was amazing and so was the service!”
  27. “The coconut milk/lemongrass soup that came with dinner was outstanding.”
  28. “Is quiet, friendly, and serves fresh, crispy thai food.”
  29. “However, the pork was largely inedible.”
  30. “Entree-Salmon mango salad is my favorite.”
  31. “It is honestly the best salad dressing I have ever had.”
  32. “... the food is great but the desserts are even better.”
  33. “The Tom Yum soup was also great.”
  34. “Ive been working in the SOHO area for only a month and have been exploring citysearch for some cheap good food nearby and i ordered a lunch special from boyd for 6:50 and was blown away from the mighty portion of food, if you like thai food and dont have ”
  35. “The red curry with chicken was acceptable (although I have had better).”
  36. “Food is creative and delicious at moderate prices.”
  37. “Really bad food”
  38. “We all agreed that was the best dish of the four.”
  39. “The coconut shrimp w/ avacado and pineapple salad was to die for, and the duck with penang curry special was tasty and plentiful for its $9.50 price tag.”
  40. “The food was delicious and we couldn't believe the prices.”
  41. “For the starters, we all really liked the salad that came with the special.”
  42. “For a really good meal at an AMAZING price, go here.”
  43. “The papaya salad AND the green salad that comes with many of the meals is great.”
  44. “Chef Boyd is very creative in his Thai dishes made from the fresh vegetables that he purchase the same day.”
  45. “My favorite dish is the Serloin Steak with Thai Herbs and authentic green curry!”
  46. “The food is DELICIOUS and the price is INCREDIBLE!”
  47. “The service is friendly, the food is consistently flavorful, and there's a nice variety of dishes.”
  48. “So, generally I was pleased, however one unpleasant dish can ruin your whole dining experience.”
  49. “They have very interesting dishes that other typical Thai restaurants don't have.”
  50. “And for Thai food, which is full of potent flavors and taste, this isn't saying much.”
  51. “The service was efficient and the food was so great at a good price.”
  52. “The food is delicious nad the service makes you feel like you are a superstar)”
  53. “Everyone loved the summer roll with the sweet dipping sauce.”
  54. “Great thai/thai fusion w/ very fresh ingredients”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “The appetizers are really delicious and unique, the rest of the menu has pretty much the typical Thai food (which I like).”
  2. “The menu is somewhat small, but everything on it sounds wonderful.”
  3. “Knowledgeable, friendly staff is eager to help me navigate through the menu whenever I feel adventurous enough to try something new.”
  4. “The service is friendly, the food is consistently flavorful, and there's a nice variety of dishes.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “You will have the incredible flavor, ambience and good energy packed into one cute little place, at a highly reasonable price.”
  2. “My friends took me to this great Thai place.”
  3. “Boyd Thai is, for my money, the best Thai restaurant in New York.”
return potential
100.0% positive
  1. “Service was very polite and pleasant and the fried banana with ice cream we got for desert was very tasty but still not good enough to make me come back to the restaurant for more.”
  2. “So I need to go back for a wonderful meal again.”
  3. “We would totally go back and recommend Boyd Thai to all of our friends.”
service
100.0% positive
  1. “The staff is very friendly and the prices very inexpensive.”
  2. “Their waitresses are so nice.”
  3. “Knowledgeable, friendly staff is eager to help me navigate through the menu whenever I feel adventurous enough to try something new.”
  4. “Chef Boyd and lovely girflfriend Nui who doubles as a waitress are both very friendly with honest and lovely welcoming smile.”
  5. “Food De-lish and great service!”
  6. “My, the food was amazing and so was the service!”
  7. “The service is friendly, the food is consistently flavorful, and there's a nice variety of dishes.”
  8. “The service was efficient and the food was so great at a good price.”
  9. “The food was fantastic, the service was friendly and efficient, and the prices were a stunning value.”
  10. “Great Thai food, original taste, good price, nice service”
  11. “The food is delicious nad the service makes you feel like you are a superstar)”
  12. “Boyd has excellent service, food quality and taste.”
  13. “Service is very attentive and friendly.”
  14. “The waiter was extremely friendly and attentive.”
  15. “The service was amazing!”
  16. “Is quiet, friendly, and serves fresh, crispy thai food.”
  17. “Good food, nice atmosphare, great service”
value
100.0% positive
  1. “Ive been working in the SOHO area for only a month and have been exploring citysearch for some cheap good food nearby and i ordered a lunch special from boyd for 6:50 and was blown away from the mighty portion of food, if you like thai food and dont have ”
  2. “The staff is very friendly and the prices very inexpensive.”
  3. “Boyd Thai is, for my money, the best Thai restaurant in New York.”
  4. “Excellent value pad thai and special offers on the wine and beer most nights.”
  5. “For a really good meal at an AMAZING price, go here.”
  6. “The Macau beer was an outstanding value at $3.25.”
  7. “The portions are decent compared to the prices.”
  8. “The food was delicious and we couldn't believe the prices.”
  9. “great prices”
  10. “You will have the incredible flavor, ambience and good energy packed into one cute little place, at a highly reasonable price.”
  11. “Amazing value for such inventive, tasty dishes.”
  12. “The specials can also be good, but I tend to just run with the classics as they are such good value.”
  13. “The food is DELICIOUS and the price is INCREDIBLE!”
  14. “The service was efficient and the food was so great at a good price.”
  15. “The coconut shrimp w/ avacado and pineapple salad was to die for, and the duck with penang curry special was tasty and plentiful for its $9.50 price tag.”
  16. “Food is creative and delicious at moderate prices.”
  17. “The food was fantastic, the service was friendly and efficient, and the prices were a stunning value.”
  18. “Great Thai food, original taste, good price, nice service”
wait time
100.0% positive
  1. “Seating is comfortable and quick.”
2 Star Rating: Below Average

10/12/11

Not real!!

by Tartuga at Citysearch

This food was made by Mexican for sure i can smell it. Not antithetic too American.

1 Star Rating: Poor

06/27/11

Not giving them business

by jabrams24 at Citysearch

There should be a lower rating than "eh." Last week, at 8.5 months pregnant, I quickly had to find a bathroom. No one was working at the door or was behind the bar, so I walked into this place and went to the bathroom, fully prepared to buy a drink or something to make up for not asking to use the bathroom. When I locked the door, I heard a loud banging on the door and when I got out, the waiter or "owner" started yelling at me and asked me repeatedly, very loudly "WHAT'S YOUR PROBLEM!!" AND cornered me so I couldn't leave. I almost had a panic-attack because he literally was trapping me, and clearly this is not a good thing almost at full term. So, I just asked him to get out of my way, and he wouldn't until I got a little louder, which is really really not good at almost full term.

So, if I were you, I wouldn't patronize a business that screams at extremely pregnant women who are clearly in need of a toilet. I would've bought a drink or otherwise patronized the business but instead put my headphones on and walked out (with him screaming at me as I walked out). Really bad for business and really bad for my pregnancy. Don't worry, Boyd, I won't ever go in your restaurant again and neither will my friends.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

06/12/11

Great Food, Great Service!

by Charli Lee at Citysearch

Whenever I am a looking for some great Thai food, I always go to Boyd Thai. As a student at NYU, the restaurant is extremely convenient for my friends and I since it is right on campus (by Washington Square Park) and their prices fit within our range.

The staff is extremely nice and accommodating --which is important if you would like to/need to modify a dish to your taste. For instance, last time I was there, I was really in the mood for a classic Thai dish they didn't have on their menu ("Pad Kra Pow Moo" -stir-fried minced basil pork with chillies and spices and a sunny side up egg over rice). Even though it wasn't on their menu, they were completely open to making it for me and they did an excellent job. The only dish I can say isn't one of New York's best is their Pad Thai. It's good, but I would go with their Udon Stir-fry, any of their Curries, or Green Curry Fried Rice. I also really enjoy their mixed drinks so I recommend trying a cocktail or two.

So whether you are a student running on budget or someone looking for a restaurant with ambiance and romance, Boyd Thai is a great place to be. It's especially lovely to go there during the summer since they have patio like doors on the outside of the restaurant.

And if you are looking for catering, I've catered from Boyd Thai before for large events and parties for more than 100 people and I can say that I have not found any other Thai restaurant in New York that is willing to work with customer needs as much as this place. The owner even came to my event once to help prepare our food trays to ensure its presentation and taste was on par! Can't wait to go back and order from them again!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

04/18/11

Authentic Thai Food!!

by thaifoodlover89 at Citysearch

Boy Thai is great. I'm Thai and I grew up in Bangkok, so I'm always looking for food that reminds me of home and they do it really well here. Their menu is comprehensive (they even have Thai desserts!) and the staff is really great - they even let me order stuff that wasn't on their menu. Authentic Thai food made by real Thai people for once! What more could you ask for?!

1 Star Rating: Poor

01/17/10

Really bad food

by tara becker at Citysearch

We went here spontaneously and sat at the bar. We order shrimp pad thai. it came out in one minute, and smelled and tasted very fishy as though it had been sitting with the shrimp in it for days. There was also a loose shrimp tail in it. The noodles tasted like glue. Seriously the worst pad thai ever. They didn't charge us for it. We paid for our drinks and left. You can go here for a drink, but I would not risk the food poisoning by testing their kitchen.

  • Pros: Seemed like a good option, cute bar with interesting drinks
  • Cons: Terrible food that we thought would make us sick

The Details on Boyd Thai

Place Categories:

  • delicious crispy thai food
  • friendly great service
  • very nice thai place
  • good price
  • unpleasant dish
  • very inexpensive friendly staff
  • great meal
  • yum duck
  • enjoy weekly specials
  • outstanding value
  • excellent value pad thai
  • really liked papaya salad
  • comfortable seating
  • tasty fusion thai plate
  • excellent desserts
  • very fresh ingredients
  • unique appetizers
  • clean atmos
  • nice thai restaurant
  • very friendly waitress
  • really bad thai food
  • extremely friendly waiter
  • recommend boyd thai
  • enjoy music
  • great green salad

Message from Boyd Thai

  • Fusion Thai Cuisine
  • Fresh Organic Produce
  • Lively Vibrant Atmosphere

Boyd Thai Restaurant is dedicated to supporting the fusion plates of organic food production.

We cook with fresh produce and choose organic whenever

possible.

We believe that a gourmet dining experience can be created out of tasty, healthy, and friendly environment. We want you to feel as relaxed as you do in your own home, and yet have an experience that is lively, inspiring, and delightful.

Boyd Thai