- Buddha Thai Restaurant in North Boulder has been voted best Thai in town and has been open since 2007. Buddha Thai blends cuisines influenced by Southern Asian elements with an emphasis on lightly prepared dishes that are strong with aroma and spices. The chef’s at Buddha Thai in Boulder, prepare dishes using traditional recipes that are sweet, sour, salty, bitter and of course spicy! The spiciness on some of the main dishes can be modified to your spice tolerance from mild to extremely hot. If you are unfamiliar with Thai food you have come to the right place and to help with your ordering process: select a dish that fits your tastes and then pick vegetables, meat or seafood to accompany the type of dish you choose, and then of course Enjoy!