Strolling in the Financial District of Manhattan, right next to the 9/11 Memorial, we spotted Boonrasa.
After being fed conference food for 3 days we salivated at the thought of a fresh warm meal, but were hesitant to try this unknown restaurant that was completely empty at 6 PM on a Saturday.
Don’t judge a book by it’s cover, we thought, and took a chance.
Best. Decision. Ever.
Not being that versed in Thai food I was pleasantly surprised by their menu. Simply pick a protein and a sauce, all of which were described in great detail.
Jen ordred the String Beans and Beef.
A simple mild dish over a scoop of white rice.
I went with Chicken and Spicy Basil sauce.
To put it simply: it was amazing.
There was spice and a lot of heat, but in an enjoyable foodgasmic way. I must have sighed and said, “this is so good.” at least 25 times.
We also decided to split a Papaya Salad with Peanut Sauce.
Both of us were expecting a refreshing, possibly sweet bite, to balance our meal and it was. Until about 30 seconds after biting. Then the peanut sauce kicked in and
wowza!
I’ve never eaten anything like it. You’d think the spice would be too much, but it was an enjoyable mix of flavors, and so crisp. So fresh!
Thankfully the woman at the counter warned us just before serving. Even spicy food hater Jen enjoyed it, but she may not have if we didn’t get a heads up.
I LOVED the spice, but some words of wisdom:
When your lips are burning after eating some really good Thai food. Do not, I repeat, DO NOT put on lip gloss.
It makes it worse.
Boonrasa
109 Washington Street
New York, NY 10006
212-577-6009
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August 6, 2012It seems like you had the best time ever! I loved the pics, basil with Chicken sounds soo good! Hope u get rested up Roni :)
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August 7, 2012My 16 year old LOVES spicy food. He even eats ghost chiles (bhut jolokia) I, on the other hand, am a spice wuss. The beef and green beans look really delish, though.
Krista S.
August 9, 2012I love finding these hidden gems. Love Thai food and will check it out when I head down to the memorial.
Patty
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November 21, 2014Awsome post.