Budsi's
26 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/NewOrleans, r/AskNOLA27 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Budsi's draws recommendations for Thai food and value. Individual diners single out mushroom larb, the papaya salad set, khao soi and tofu pumpkin curry. One compares the papaya salad and khao soi favorably with versions eaten in Thailand. A diner calls it budget-friendly compared with other Thai spots, while another feels it was better when it first opened.
Address
Budsi’s Authentic Thai, 1760 N Rampart St, New Orleans, LA 70116
At a glance
- Price
- Budget
- Signature dishes
- Mushroom larb, Papaya salad set, Khao soi
- Best for
- Budget
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/causewaytoolong in r/NewOrleans · Aug 2025
Gives Budsi's an honorable mention.
- Recommendsu/KingCarnivore in r/NewOrleans · Oct 2024taste
Names the papaya salad set as a favorite dish.
- Recommendsu/inflagra in r/NewOrleans · Aug 2026price
Great food, cheaper than most Thai in the city, good happy hour.
- Recommendsu/Only_Get_Them_Off in r/NewOrleans · Nov 2025taste
One diner calls the mushroom larb a city favorite despite not being vegetarian, and also rates the waterfall pork highly.
- Recommendsu/dmay73 in r/NewOrleans · Oct 2024consistency
Says they've never had a bad item there.
- Recommendsu/Big_Kaleidoscope_212 in r/NewOrleans · Jun 2024
Names Budsi's when asked for a go-to affordable dinner and beer place.
- Recommendsu/wtfnevermind in r/NewOrleans · Oct 2026price
A commenter notes the restaurant offers a daily lunch entree at a low set price.
- Recommendsu/Accomplished-Pipe765 in r/NewOrleans · Aug 2025variety
Says Budsi's is most real with unfamiliar menu items that are good.
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- Recommendsu/iyamthewallruss in r/NewOrleans · Nov 2025taste
Loves the tofu pumpkin curry, usually with pork shoulder.
- Recommendsu/Maximum_Research286 in r/NewOrleans · Nov 2025
Lists it among good vegetarian-friendly spots.
- Recommendsu/tm478 in r/NewOrleans · Aug 2025
Names Budsi as a recommendation.
- Recommendsu/MamaTried22 in r/AskNOLA · Mar 2025
Suggests Budsi's as an addition.
- Recommendsu/luker_5874 in r/NewOrleans · Aug 2025
Backs Budsi all day.
- Recommendsu/BurnK-doeBurn in r/NewOrleans · Aug 2025variety
Praises quality and Isan dishes others lack; specific dishes best in town.
- Recommendsu/DaqCity in r/NewOrleans · Aug 2025ambience
One person praises the food and describes the interior atmosphere as lovely.
- Recommendsu/gh05t_w0lf in r/NewOrleans · Jun 2024taste
Would send friends there for Thai food.
- Recommendsu/jacquetheripper in r/AskNOLA · Aug 2026taste
Amazing Thai food.
- Recommendsu/Astonesthrowaway23 in r/NewOrleans · Nov 2025
A commenter believes the pumpkin curry is vegetarian and comes with tofu.
- Recommendsu/Ancient_Access4000 in r/NewOrleans · Oct 2024taste
Eats the papaya salad nearly weekly for a year; loves it.
- Caveatu/Jenna4434 in r/NewOrleans · Oct 2024taste
Warns against a bitter soup most people dislike; regrets trying it.
- Recommendsu/cceroo in r/NewOrleans · Jun 2024
Seconds the Budsi's recommendation.
- Recommendsu/sirn8b in r/AskNOLA · Apr 2026
Suggests Budsi's Thai.
- Recommendsu/Administrative-Bee59 in r/NewOrleans · Nov 2025taste
Loves the vegetarian red curry and adds tofu for protein.
- Recommendsu/yaknowme23 in r/NewOrleans · Aug 2025
Recommends Budsi's.
- Recommendsu/HotSausageDressed in r/NewOrleans · Aug 2025
Ranks Budsi's first.
- Recommendsu/BeornStrong in r/AskNOLA · Aug 2024
Recommends this Thai restaurant near the Quarter
- Recommendsu/kerriganfan in r/NewOrleans · Aug 2025
Calls Budsi's more modern and delicious.
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Details last checked 10 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.