Boon Cafe - Haymarket, Sydney

Boon Cafe in Haymarket offers a unique culinary experience by combining a grocery market and an in-house cafe, creating a Thai flavor adventure park in the heart of the city. Founded by Jarern Chai, the store is stocked with fresh Asian produce and Thai-imported goods, providing customers with the opportunity to pick up healthy and nourishing Asian groceries.

The cafe, nestled within the grocery market, serves up a blend of Thai and western cuisine seamlessly integrated to create dishes like crab congee, Thai egg dishes, sandwiches, and rice bowls. Everything, from the cashew butter in the chicken cashew sandwich to the chilli relish in the crab-and-prawn-cake burger, is made in-house, showcasing the team’s dedication to creating dishes from scratch.

For dinner, Boon Cafe transitions to Isaan cuisine, featuring northern Thai specialties like spicy minced chicken, hot and sour soup of braised pork bones, and green papaya salad. The menu also includes a selection of blended fruit drinks, Thai red tea, and traditional Thai sweet soybean drinks to complement the flavorful dishes.

The grocery market adjacent to the cafe offers a wide range of dry ingredients, homewares, fruits, and vegetables, providing customers with the opportunity to stock up on Asian essentials before leaving. Boon Cafe’s sleek and minimalist design, coupled with its innovative culinary offerings, makes it a must-visit destination for those seeking exciting eats and well-stocked shelves in the heart of Sydney’s Haymarket.