Great Flavors at a New Thai and Rotisserie Grill in NYC

Uncle Boon's NYC 1 interiorDuring a quick visit to The Big Apple last week, my husband and I had dinner at Uncle Boon’s, a new Thai and Rotisserie Grill downtown in Nolita. It took several tries to book, since this modest-sized restaurant sets aside only a few reservations, encouraging walk-ins instead. I persevered on line, booking a table for two, and hit the jackpot! Cozy and unpretentious, Uncle Boon’s delivered tempting dishes with bold, multi-layered flavors.

Crispy Frog Legs with Noodles, Lemongrass and Thai Herbs Salad 1 P

Crispy Frog Legs with Noodles, Lemongrass and Thai Herbs Salad

I started with a sautéed chopped lamb salad with cucumbers, mint, shallots, and chiles, a dish with plenty of heat, My spouse tried crispy frog legs served over glass noodles garnished with a lemongrass and Thai herb salad. Both were delicious. For mains my boneless beef short ribs were fork tender and extra spicy. But, definitely, the winning dish of the evening was my husband’s roasted duck leg served in a sublime soy anise broth along with a caramelized tangerine and a steamed duck egg. (I went to sleep dreaming about that beautifully seasoned broth!)

Duck Leg in Soy Anise Broth Uncle Boons NY 1

Roasted Duck Leg in Soy Anise Broth

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