Restaurant
Golden Boy
309 North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
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309 North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
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Step into Golden Boy on North Terrace for proper sanuk—a high-decibel dining room trading in uncompromising Thai heat and zero pretension. Diners in the know bypass the menu debate and hand dinner over to the floor team with the Tuk Tuk banquet. Call out a craving or two, note your dietaries, and let staff pace the table. Dishes arrive fast: crisp pork shoulder pancakes, kampot pepper fried chicken, and kingfish sashimi, before richer bowls of wagyu massaman curry take over alongside flaky roti and pandan custard. Portions run heavy enough to leave everyone rolling out the door.
- The 'Tuk Tuk' Banquet: A banquet format where servers curate the meal progression around your cravings and dietary requirements, pacing courses until the table is completely satisfied.
- Punchy Shared Plates: Kitchen signatures center on pork shoulder pancakes, kampot pepper fried chicken, tender wagyu massaman curry, and warm roti dipped in pandan custard.
- Lively CBD Energy: A buzzing North Terrace floor calibrated for groups and milestone dinners, backed by attentive service and drinks built to cut through chili heat.
What's On at Golden Boy
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Why Choose Golden Boy
Discover Adelaide CBD’s premier Thai dining experience. Visit our website to view current menus and reserve your table.
Staff-Curated Tuk Tuk Banqueting
Surrender ordering decisions to knowledgeable floor staff who curate a seamless multi-course banquet based on your table's preferences.
The best way to go about it is to choose a couple of dishes which really appeal and then let the staff choose the rest.
Stephen Ragell Seamless Dietary Accommodation
Dine with total peace of mind as the kitchen and service team cater deftly to diverse allergies and complex dietary preferences.
Our drinks and food all came out quickly and the staff were all aware of what was in each of the dishes and who could eat what.
Indigo Platt Unapologetic Flavor and Spice Depth
Experience contemporary Thai cuisine that embraces bold heat, bright aromatics, and unapologetically rich flavor profiles.
The flavours are punchy, layered, confident.
DaRcAssan Zirekile Generous Multi-Course Progression
Indulge in an expansive multi-course feast packed with signature dishes, house sauces, and hearty portion sizes.
The flavours presented to you in any dish go above and beyond what you're expecting and their sauces are to live for.
Adele Popow High-Energy Group Feasting
Gather around shared plates in a bustling, high-energy dining room suited for group conversations and spirited evenings.
The atmosphere of the restaurant was lively and stylish, making it a great place to enjoy dinner with friends.
ringo Attentive Celebratory Hospitality
Mark special occasions with engaged, personal hospitality that brings warmth and genuine celebration to the table.
We celebrated our anniversary there, and the service was absolutely top notch friendly, attentive, and they really made the night feel special.
Noorul Shona
Most popular items
Discover the signature staff-curated banquet and crowd-favorite dishes praised by diners, then check the website to plan your meal.
Tuk Tuk Set Menu
We went with the "Tuk Tuk" set menu, which made ordering effortless for our group of 6. It was a great call.
Donovan Parto Wagyu Massaman Curry
For the main I had the wagyu massaman curry with rice, also delicious and I was incredibly full by this point!
Stephen Ragell Kingfish Sashimi
king fish sashimi (highly recommend both)
Dave Dave Roti with Pandan Custard
For dessert we had Roti with Pandan Custard and that was the perfect desert, which we had to eat on the go as we were too full to eat after those meals.
Thien Vuong (fooderarri)
Beyond the menu
Distinctive hospitality moments and above-and-beyond care experienced by diners.
Milestone Sparkler Surprises
For anniversaries and celebrations, staff take the time to offer personal congratulations and present spontaneous dessert surprises topped with sparklers.
Collaborative Banquet Curation
Rather than enforcing a rigid tasting order, servers consult guests on favorite dishes and tailor the multi-course progression to their specific tastes.
Attentive Multi-Dietary Management
Floor staff demonstrate exact dish knowledge across mixed group bookings, tailoring shared courses so guests with coeliac and specific allergy needs never miss out.
Unhurried Late-Evening Welcomes
Guests arriving late into the evening without reservations are welcomed warmly and served full banquet pacing without being rushed toward closing time.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Tuk Tuk menu work?
Under the Tuk Tuk banquet, you can highlight must-try preferences or restrictions—like sashimi, curries, or dietary needs—and the floor staff will curate and sequence the remaining courses for your table.
How generous are the portions on the set menu?
Portions across the banquet courses are notably substantial and filling, so come with an appetite if you choose the set menu.
Can the banquet accommodate dietary requirements and allergies?
The kitchen and floor staff readily accommodate specific food allergies, coeliac requirements, and vegetarian diets across banquet courses.
Should you book a table in advance?
Yes, table reservations can be booked in advance, which is especially recommended for prime dinner services and larger groups.
Is outdoor seating comfortable in cooler weather?
Golden Boy offers outdoor seating under a covered terrace equipped with outdoor heaters and blankets for cooler or rainy weather.
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