Boon Chu

This place is small but the food makes up for everything, Spicy means spicy! There flavor is made for the real people who can handle Thai food not the Manhattan/ Queens tourist spots. The price is lower than any Thai restaurant in Queens. Two people under 20 dollars including tip with an over full stomach. The restaurant has been up and going for over 4 years; a family owned restaurant feels like eating a home cooked meal in Thailand. Its the one and only Boon Chu (no other branches)!

Down fall it tends to get very crowded during prime time, the owner has announced Boon Chu would be going through new rennovations for more seatings plus a nicer atmosphere. It is also hard to find any information on the restaurant in the internet, Don't believe they advertise; its like a little known secret in Queens.

Often confused with Chao Thai/ Ploy Thai (no association w/ Boon Chu) on Broadway which happens to be for the more americanized Thai food.

Posted 02/11/08 | Report Abuse

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Boon Chu is a former Chinese takeout place turned Thai. Its a small restaurant with the typical takeout counter and only a couple of tables. Maximum sitting capacity is probably approximately 12-15 people at best. Boon Chu is more authentic Thai than your standard Manhattan Thai restaurant fare. If you want it spicy, go to Boon Chu and request it Thai spicy. The chef will honor your request, but be forewarned that spicy means spicy! Some dishes enjoyed by my family include lard na (pan fried noodles with gravy), kanaa pad mhoo krob (Chinese broccoli stir fried with crispy pork), Isan sausage appetizer, and yum woon sen (vermicelli salad). The chicken/pork stirfry with basil is tasty, but a bit too greasy for my taste.

PROS: spicy, authentic thai
CONS: lacks space for big groups

Posted 07/26/06 | Report Abuse

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