Boon Chu - Elmhurst

Fantastic meal, nice mix of Thai staples and some harder to find items on the menu. We got mango salad, fish ball curry, larb fried chicken, and roti curry. Everything was delicious, will definitely be back.

One great feature at Boon Chu is the water bottles they provide, allowing us to drink as much water as we wanted. This is a nice touch, especially compared to my first visit about two years ago when my water glass was constantly empty. I also ordered a Thai iced tea, which I’m not sure is actually from Thailand, but I always enjoy it. It was pleasantly satisfying and not overly sweet. When I noticed crispy catfish salad on the menu, I knew I had to try it. I’ve had it at Sripraphai a few times and loved it, so I was hoping it would be just as good, if not better, here. The woman who took our order, who I believe is one of the owners, was very sweet.

This is a great spot for Thai cuisine. The fried chicken is rated 8/10; it has a salty and peppery skin while being juicy inside. The Tom Yum soup also gets an 8/10 for its flavorful taste without too much spice. The papaya salad is rated 7/10, and the Thai ice cream deserves a 7/10 as well—it's milky but still enjoyable. Lastly, the Thai iced tea also receives a 7/10 for its sweet, milky flavor.

Boon Chu Thai Place had been on my bucket list for a while, and I finally got the chance to visit. The decor is pleasant, featuring a few interior tables, but there was no restroom for customers, which was a disappointing aspect for us. The menu offered a wide variety of options, and we decided to share the Roti, Kati Curry, a large Tom Yum Soup, and Larb Fried Chicken between the two of us. The portions were generous, and we couldn’t finish everything at a reasonable price. The food was also incredibly tasty, especially the Larb Fried Chicken; the chicken was tender and perfectly roasted.

Come here very often and the food is always good! Sitting is limited, so take out if you can