Budsi’s Authentic Thai - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

The food was authentic and tasted awesome! Service was lacking once you sit down. No one to refill drinks, I assume you have to get up and ask, but I didn't try.

Brilliant and great value Thai food with good cocktails and very friendly service.

What happened? I’ve been eating here since day one and todays to-go order did not meet the expectations. The food has always been very good and flavorful, but today I picked up an order resembling overly salty grocery store noodles😐

Arrived after a long drive Because the weather was rainy, I chose Vietnamese food and it is the best restaurant of all time. This is a house that cannot be used only once. Everyone come and enjoy

Pineapple curry, som tam delicious The pot seed oil was a bit salty. The atmosphere is new and nice. The food comes out very quickly haha.

They were so kind and tried to accommodate my shellfish allergy as much as possible! So delicious and ended up being fine for my allergies 🫶🏾

Everything was soooo good! The mushroom laarb was amazing, the drunken noodles were delicious and everything is priced really fairly. The cocktails are also tasty and well priced. It’s fast casual service, but with a really cute atmosphere. This has easily become my favorite Thai place in the city.

This is our go-to place in NOLA for Thai food - simply wonderful! Today at lunch, however, a woman was yelling throughout the open kitchen and the acoustics took her voice into the dining area. Very unpleasant. Please don't yell in the kitchen!

Generally the best Thai near where I live

This is one of my favorite spots in the city! The moment you walk in, you can smell deliciousness in the air and they never disappoint. Since I'm still getting into Thai food, I always order one of their daily or weekly specials. Last time, it was the crispy duck pad thai. AMAZING. Atmosphere-wise, it's super casual and can probably use a little updating in the furniture, but honestly the food is so good that I don't care. As long as them flavors keep slapping my tastebuds the way they are now, they can count on my business haha. I have yet to try anything I didn't like, including the cocktails. The staff has always been friendly and I like that they offer to-go containers that are environmentally friendly. The pricing makes for a great lunch with friends or small outing with coworkers. Highly recommend checking this place out!

Food is delicious, and prices are very reasonable. Will definitely be going back!

We arrived at 7 without a reservation, not easy. We were very well received. Hearty meal very affordable prices $60 for 4 The only downside was that it was very noisy. However, we recommend

Always incredible! Flavor is always there and portions are great.

The best thai food in the CBD Affordable and casual ✨️

Best Thai food in New Orleans. Best restaurant in the Marigny

Everything about it is good. Food, atmosphere, workers, Location. I can't find a better Thai restaurant in Louisiana

Drunken noodles are awesome! Always fresh and tasty!

On a road trip east to west and this is one of those places where you say years later do you remember that Thai in New Orleans. I wish there would still be more of these kind of Thai around. Excellent food very affordable.

Aghhh 10/10. Truly the most authentic Thai I've ever had - exceptional spice is perfect (my son ordered "Thai Spicy" and it was unbelievable too). Budsi's does it RIGHT. We ordered A LOT for just 2 people - two spicy Upcountry style Papaya Salads with tiny raw crab and crispy pork - HEAVEN ON EARTH ... we ordered green curry with shrimp, the spicy flank steak salad, and the Khao Soi with a soft shell crab on top. From the flavors and textures to the amazing ambiance and the beautiful bar, I can't get enough of this place! Ya'll go check it out! Located on the corner of St. Anthony and N. Rampart, super cool vibe w/outdoor sitting if you like. Reasonably priced and GREAT service!

Family run Thai spot, we came because my friend had been craving it for a few days. Our previous attempts were foiled by the weather so we drove this time. Came for a late lunch but they still had a decent crowd eating and drink at the bar. We ordered at the counter for our number and found an empty booth. She got the Pod kra pow and I got the larb. She swears her Pod kra tastes just like what she had when she lived in Thailand. I'm not that well traveled but my larb was really good too. It's economical too, I'd come for lunch once a week if I could. Enjoyed it with my Japanese beer I ordered at the bar.

AMAZING curry! I tell you… We have traveled the entire country and ate at many places and this restaurant is now in our top 5 for sure. We went for the pumpkin curry, but also discovered the (even more delicious) pineapple curry. The meal was $30, and drinks were only $16 for 3 of them. I definitely recommend this place to anyone, and will be coming back again soon.

This place made me fall in love with the Thai cuisine! They have the best fried rice in town! Great and Clean Restaurant with a very quick service! No lines and no wait! Definitely worth the drive!

came in with a group of 7 and they were very accommodating and pushed some tables together for us! food was delicious and quick

well priced and DELICIOUS Thai. I had a chicken stew that was amazing.

Some friends who visit NOLA often recommended Budsi's to us, and we loved it! The food was outstanding - very flavorful and nicely presented. It's counter ordering and table delivery, and the staff were helpful and friendly. The cocktails rate a mention too. We got a Sazerac and an Old Fashioned and both were really good! Best of all: food and cocktail prices are very reasonable. For the quality of the food, it would be tough to beat the price. Excellent, authentic Thai food at a bargain. If I lived in NOLA I'd be a Budsi's regular.

My wife is Thai and after eating food in America she longed for a good Thai meal.Well the meal was good

the pineapple curry is a culinary splendor

We only had takeout. This was the best Thai food I had in a long time. Simply loved it.

I can see why this place was slammed. Food was awesome.

The food is always great and the service is usually friendly but the dude at bar is AN AWFUL JERK. I was the only person at the bar and he act like I was bothering him. It was an uncomfortable and unnecessary vibe...he need not be engaging with ANY customers.

I love almost everything about Budsis. The food is so delicious! BUt their to-go order portions are WAY too small.

The food was outstanding, and it came out super fast. Excellent cocktails as well. Definitely worth going if you want authentic Thai cuisine.

Hair in food, no utensils for a to-go order, only hipsters and weirdos dining in. Not authentic, pass.

After a long day at jazz fest we were excited to grab some Thai food and this place did not disappoint! The papaya salad was incredible as well as the hibiscus and Thai tea! We also ordered the green curry and Tom yum, which were good and hit all the flavor profiles, but could have been more spicy! This was one of the best meals we had in NOLA.

Great casual dining spot just outside the French Quarter. We had a pumpkin curry softshell crab that was out of this world but they have more traditional thai dishes as well.

Authentic taste of thaï cuisine. The food was amazing, tasteful and authentic! We loved it !!!

One of my favorite restaurants in New Orleans. I always take my friends here when they visit and always recommend people that are visiting the city to come here. Excellent Thai food and excellent service. I’ve tried so many things on the menu, but I would be fine saying that safe to try anything and that it would be good. I always order softshell crab entrées if there are any available.

Delicious food, tasty cocktails, and pleasant staff. Will be returning asap!

Always a dope-a$$ meal. The vibe is chill and the service is really friendly. Outdoor seating is great. Get in line to order at the register, and grab a menu while you’re waiting. Great bartender and it’s a surprisingly good place to watch a Pelicans game.

Don’t come with a group. Entrees came out before appetizers and when I asked to have my entree held and kept warm until we had our apps and also all entrees came out, they did not keep it warm. Food was cold and the flavor was OK at best.

Love this place! The food is consistently delicious. Kind of a fast casual style, you order at the counter and pick a table. If it's very busy there might be some pressure from staff to leave your table quickly after you eat, which I don't love, but understand. But you can linger if you sit at the bar, and they have great cocktails!

Hands down best Thai food in the US! Such depth of flavors!

The pineapple Chicken curry is the best I've EVER had.

Good stuff! My family of 3 ate here and we all enjoyed our entrees.

I felt compelled to write this review because of the immense impact the customer service at this restaurant had on me and my friends. I was visiting New Orleans last month for a wedding. In searching for new and interesting places to eat my friends and I came across this restaurant. At face value, everything was great—relaxed atmosphere, good music (primarily R&B), and delicious food. HOWEVER, after spending over $70.00 on 6 dishes. It was brought to our attention that every last dish we purchased was cooked with or contained shellfish. I’m allergic to shell fish. Upon requesting to speak with the manager in regards to switch out ONE dish for something made without shellfish. We were met with the most INSENSITIVE, CONDESCENDING, and PREJUDICE response from the manager on staff. She never asked if I was okay or needed additional care. She instead re-enforced their ‘No accommodation policy” as it pertained to allergy related food illnesses (which, might I add, was NOT LISTED ANYWHERE ON THE MENU; but instead, is written on a small piece of paper above the register— at a register surrounded by multiple hand written specials). Upon explaining to her that we missed the advisory notice and found the notice NO WHERE on the actual menu, she then in the most condescending tone replied “Well, it’s Thai food. Everyone knows there is shellfish in Thai food.” As to say it’s our fault for never having experienced a Thai dinning experience. If that wasn’t enough the manager then jokes about my possible allergic reaction by suggesting that I get shrimp as a protein for the replacement dish… This was the most unprofessional dinning experience I’ve ever witnessed. We were so shocked at the treatment of this establishment and felt completely un-welcomed. Our willing patronism of and joy in trying this this restaurant was shattered so much that we had to leave. After requesting the replaced dish and being berated by the manager. She then proceeded to stare at us from behind the counter… This was the final straw that told us that not only was this not a safe space but that we needed to leave immediately. So to that we packed our food up and left. Unfortunately we did not feel safe eating the food that was so graciously prepared by the chef of this establishment. I hope no-one ever has to experience what we experienced at this restaurant. I’m sure the food is delicious but we will never know because we were run out of the establishment before we could even taste it.

Not good - in exchange for lack of flavor they make everything way too hot / spicy, and not a flavorful good delicious spice, everything just had an aftertaste of heat that made my mouth burn. Spring rolls were small so too much dough vs filling and oily. They were out of chicken satay which seems very odd for a Thai restaurant and they did have other chicken available so why couldn’t they satay some for us..? No actual salad on the menu or greens available at all which was disappointing. The food came out in reverse order - entree 1st and then spring rolls which was weird…Service also wasn’t good, people weren’t friendly at all like other places in New Orleans it seemed to be an overall snooty vibe for a low end quick serve type restaurant w bad food, would not repeat. Some menu items have a little hot pepper emoji next to them - a universal sign indicating "hot / spicy". I specifically did not order one with the pepper emoji, so when my main dish came very spicy and I asked them about it, the woman in a very snarky tone said "you should have known it's spicy based on the name". I replied saying "it doesn't have a hot pepper on it" and she didn't apologize or try to be nice at all, kept a sour look on her face the entire time. Would not repeat nor recommend.

Best food we had when visiting New Orleans, if only I lived closer …

The Waterfall Pork is a life-changing food experience.

Great Thai food. Arguably best in the city. Nice and caring staff.

Enjoyed a beer, as well as the buildings internal structure and design setup very comfortable and receptive.

Best Thai food I've had hands down The red curry with pineapple and lychee was so flavorful as was the tom yum ramen. Hopefully we'll be back before we leave!

Truly authentic. Some dishes reminded me of my time in Thailand when in USAF. Some were definitely new to me but all very good

My first time having Thai food. I'm definitely going back.

best thai food i've ever had i think. and you can sit at the bar! i enjoy that every much. pad see ew and papaya salad were both phenomenal. the drinks were good too. the bartender was struggling a little bit but this was the day before fat tuesday so i understand. i was struggling too. but this place helped to heal me through the next 48 hours of substance abuse.

Loud but very neighborly. Great people. Food is great and they have different options than most Thai restaurants. Great bar tender with terrific drinks.

I absolutely love this place! The food is always consistent in flavor . The wait is never long and the vibes are perfect for any day. One of my top restaurants in the city hands down.

One of my favorite restaurants in New Orleans (along with Dong Phuong and 1000 Figs) because the food is authentic, portions large, and food prep times short. Under Issan foods, the fermented bamboo salad ($8) and soup right above it ($14) are not recommended. The dishes are well made, but they are an acquired taste. The cashier described it as a fishy flavor but more it's more accurate to say its an anaerobic fermentation (rot, a similar taste class as many pungent cheeses). Cashier told us there was no refund and as an adventurous eater (locust, goat brain, intestines/organs), I thought he was exaggerating a bit. He was not. I took leftovers home and will eat it...probably

One of my go to thai places in New Orleans. I love their drunken noodles, their beer selection and the cocktails. Delish!

The food here is so good. I had the waterfall pork, and it was so intensely flavorful and delicious. I can take a fair bit of spice, and this dish at the normal level was spicy for me. They let you make dishes even spicier according to your tolerance, so if you're tired of Asian restaurants watering down the spice level for Americans, don't pass this place up.

This restaurant was recommended to me by a close friend. The line was long, so I had my partner try to sit at a table for us. She was told to leave the table, and that it was only for customers who had paid. That was fair, but the man that told us to move was rude. He looked at my partner and I very clearly upset. We still ordered food, and the same man served us our food very rudely, not looking us in the eyes or conversing at all. We asked for extra plates and while putting the plates down he pushed them in front of my face. Our food was amazing for the most part, but when I brought my left overs home… I opened the chicken leg on my Khao Soi and was it still raw 😭 overall, the food was great, besides the raw chicken. The service was just okay, except for that one rude man 🤷🏻‍♀️ and I’m happy I didn’t eat the chicken leg whole cause the pink on the inside made me sick just looking at it.

Absolutely love the food here! The staff is also super friendly and helpful!

If you want decent tie in New Orleans, this is a great place to go. The wait for a table can be long, but well worth it. We had the Waterfall pork and Waterfowl duck special. Both absolutely delicious. It's a local hangout so you don't see too many tourists there.

Food was good . It was spicy but I loved it

Delicious, authentic Thao food, and personally I found the bartender very welcoming and friendly 😊

In regards to authentic Thai food, 5 stars After we placed our orders we chose to sit at the bar which where the bartender made us feel very uncomfortable and unwelcome. He had no guests to tend to, after several minutes of him never looking at us, not even acknowledging our presence after we gestured that we were ready to order , we chose to sit at a booth. My girlfriend and I are bartenders, even on a Bad day at the very least acknowledge your guests and let them know you’ll get to them. Otherwise, again in regards to food, I have zero complaints I even look forward to bringing my mother and grandmother who are from Thailand here. Street parking / handicap accessible

Thai me up but don’t tie me down when it comes to a fare at Budsi! Located in the apron fringes of the Marigny you can experience a spice of life while in New Orleans. You will spill out over the waterfall pork or drown in love in the dumpling soup! The Bangkok styled cuisine is most definitely a best kept secret 🤫

Awesome food! I tried the mushroom larb and loved it. It’s close enough to tourist attractions to be convenient, but far enough from Bourbon street to avoid the rowdiness and crowds.

this place is not good. meat was tough, pad see ew inedible. messed up order. but if you like being in really loud places with a bunch of hipsters, this is for you!

Great quality food, good prices and lightning fast service! Friendly staff and a wonderful place for either dine in or carry out. Two thumbs up!

I was in New Orleans for Business and was looking for some Asian food for dinner. I ate the Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mao!) and they were fantastic. The real nice restaurant was full, no free seat so I took my dinner take away.

I was visiting from out of town and I’m very particular about Thai food. I only go to one place back home and they’re among the best I’ve had anywhere. Budsi’s rivaled my local spot. Flavor on point, dish size healthy, atmosphere chill. Everything we had was absolutely delicious. If/when I visit NOLA again, I will 💯 come back here to eat.

Best Thai restaurant in the South, the Popaya Salad is Hot & Spicy and the Tum Yum Soup with Chick is delish! Now after writing this I want to go there again!

Ehh they weren’t that bad but Sukhothai on Royal St is so much better and just around the corner! They are truly authentic and was even awarded the Premium Thai Select award from the Royal Thai Government for the authenticity of flavors and ingredients. Budsies is like the great value brand of Thai food in comparison.

Was highly recommended by many. Fun vibe, and even better food. We loved it! A must stop for dinner!

The staff really do make this place what it is, without them it would not be as great. Food is always amazing, and the thai tea is to die for, loved that they were so busy on a Sunday night.

Really wanted a nice hot soup and after walking to two other places in the area, I ended up here and I’m glad I did! I got the Tom Yum soup to go and it was absolutely divine. All the flavor and warmth felt so good in my body. The use fresh ingredients and the quality of the chicken was great! I ordered the fish cakes also, which I wasn’t a huge fan of, but they were not bad, just not what I wanted at the time. The vibe is clean and pretty standard for a restaurant.

My cousin and I had visited Budsi for a quick meal and drink before going to see the broadway play Wicked. We shared a plate of their shrimp fried rice. It was delicious but the sauce they give is very salty you only need a very little. We also had the fried egg rolls they give you four and they’re pretty tiny. Good enough for an appetizer. I also had a mango margarita that was very good as well.

Beautiful restaurant with a great tasting menu. Service and food outstanding. Highly recommend, especially if your looking for flavor and taste.

Real authentic flavours. Good variety to choose from. And you can see several women chefs create these ! Bring friends, one soup can be shared by three. Green peppercorns on a stem was a rare visually delightful addition in duck preparation. We are locals and go several times. If you are visitors do try Budsi.

Food is excellent and cocktails are outstanding.

One the best places in town. Haven't had a bad thing on the menu.

I ordered a side - veggie spring rolls. They come out and are the literal size of your pinky finger. There is 4 of them for $7. It felt like you got next to nothing for the price. Won't be back.

My wife's Thai. I lived in Thailand for 12 years. We return frequently. We know Thai food. Based on the five items we had, Budsi's Authentic Thai is. We had the chicken larb, the Bangkok style somtam, steamed rice, sticky rice and Thai iced tea. All were delicious and tasted like you could expect them to taste in Thailand. Locally popular place - a bit loud, but that's expected today.

Hot Thai tats. Get them drunken boiiis and pork dumps.

My friend and I went here for lunch for the first time. The service was nice. This is the type of restaurant where you order and pay first before your food comes, which we didn’t mind but I just wanted to put that out since some people might not be used to that. We ordered the Beef Drunken Noodle ($14.00), the Chicken Pad Thai ($14.00), and the Spicy Papaya Salad ($14.00). The dishes were really good! Everything was pretty flavorful and hot. The only thing I wouldn’t order again would be the Papaya Salad because of how small it was. I felt like they should’ve added a bit more to the dish. Aside from that, everything else was good. The decorum was okay as well. There’s so many Thai restaurants in the area, but I’d still recommend giving this place a try if you’re craving Thai food.

Food was just okay, nothing to rave about really, drunken noodles weren’t seasoned and sauced well, when asking for sriracha, salt, and soy sauce I was told the staff didn’t allow sauce that didn’t come with the meal to be given out, strange as I’ve never been told this at the hundreds of other restaurants I’ve been to, drinks and service were great beside that though, if you want top tier Thai food I’d recommend Secret Thai which is down the way from this place

Everything I've gotten here is amazing, but especially the pumpkin curry with tofu. It's just crazy good, you've gotta try that one

Never had a bad thing here, very fast friendly and beyond delicious.

Delicious food! I got the Pad Thai with tofu and crispy spring rolls for takeout. Everything was very tasty! Great flavors and spices. Tons of options. Can't wait to try the rest of the menu!

This is a Favorites local hang for Bywater and Marigny things can get very spicy. Royal pad Thai is unusual for the little bundles of brown sugar, red peppers on the side ready to be mixed in. It’s very good but I always find the noodles a little bit overdone. The salad with steak is excellent spicy delicious. The mushrooms are good. I don’t need pork so I can’t actually assess the pork dishes but it’s so fun to hang with the Chinese movies on TV over the bar. The bar gets a little loud at the high ceiling makes it hard to hear. But there is a nice Atmosphere outside on the side tables. Oh yeah don’t forget the satay and the egg rolls. The pineapple curry is delicious. There are a few dishes that are Indian in their flavors. and the sticky rice and mango is divine. Very popular Lots of veggie options.

I’ve eaten here many times and the food has always been very good! BUT the softshell crab curry over vermicelli with all the pickles and herbs was hands down one of the best plates of food I’ve had recently!!! Flavor/textures 10/10. Could it have been a littler warmer? Probably….but that didn’t stop me from wanting to lick the plate.

Haven't had Thai before but ordered the drunken noodles w/ Tofu on a recommendation from a good friend who lives nearby. The noodles themselves were very flavorful and had good portions. Other meat options exist if you're not too big on Tofu. If you are unsure on what to get, I highly recommend getting their drunken noodles. The interior had a nice charm to it. It reminds me of the inside of a pirate ship, minus the chaos that naturally comes along with that. As for service, it is not a typical sit-down restaurant where you are seated by the waiter and they take your order, etc... Much of those obligations are placed onto you, with the exception of having to clean your table afterwards. It is not a huge deal for me but I just wanted to put this out there for those expecting full service.

For second time food was sloppily put together and lacked flavor. The lady who used to do the cooking when they were a pop-up was not doing the cooking and those who were seem somewhat untrained.

Very Nice Place... however if U have a sensitivity to MSG stay away, I've been deathly ill for 3-days!

The food is okay, nothing amazing (Banana Blossom in the West Bank blows them out of the water). The physical restaurant has a tasteful interior decor. The staff are nice and accommodating, my main problem here is the way they do service. The whole waiting in line to order and getting a number and only then can you sit at a table? Sure this makes sense sometimes, but when it’s really busy (which they are frequently) you can go in and make an order and then there is nowhere to sit after you have paid for your food? What? It’s weird and convoluted and blows for people who can’t stand in a long line for 10-20 minutes. Mostly it’s younger people here, and you can see why. I dunno, I find they whole thing irritating and makes me panicky. Last time I went it was packed and my two friends where putting in the order (we all ordered entrees) while I tried to sit at a table and was informed I couldn’t sit down without a order number tag. So I suppose if you don’t mind awkwardly holding your food while you wait for a table I guess this is your spot? Decent food, nice staff, convoluted seating organization, 3 stars.

Food was good, Worth it and the prices aren’t high.

Best Thai food I've ever had! Everything I've tried has been flavorful, even the wonton soup broth. The entire menu is fantastic, you can't go wrong. I'm vegetarian and I really appreciate that I can order just about anything on the menu, the protein options are tofu, chicken, pork, or beef for most of the menu items which cater to most dietary needs. My favorites are the Thai tea, pumpkin curry, pineapple curry, and the mushroom larb. Spicy here means 🔥 spicy 🔥, the 'regular' spice level is all I ever need.

First time being here with my oarents and h the mild chicken pad thai. It had that sweet taste to it. It's not bad at all. I give my dish an A in my hook.

This is my favorite restaurant in the city 😭💕

Never had Thai food before. The food was excellent and brought to my table FAST! Within a couple minutes. Flavors were awesome. I can only assume they were authentic, seemed so after reading some online details. Music was loud for my ears but I dislike loud music so Im biased. Youd have to talk loudly to converse with a friend. Atmosphere is "its just a restaurant." Not a deal breaker for me cause the food is good. Service was fine and pleasant. Id go back.