One of the brains behind beloved Thai restaurant Mekhong has struck out on his own with new East Brisbane eatery Thai Boi, taking time-honoured culinary traditions and turning them on their head with some sassy creativity. Tucked away inside The Wellington Apartment Hotel in East Brisbane, Thai Boi Eatery boasts plenty of shared DNA with Mekhong, with a few signature dishes sprinkled throughout the menu, alongside some brand-new items. The menu kicks off with a selection of starters like Thai-style spring rolls with house-made truffle mayo, Joe’s Fried Chicken with savoury satay sauce, Madame Crabi Bites (sand crab meat encased in garlic waffles) and Mr. Joey Boi (kangaroo tartare served in an Isan-style salad with puffed rice crackers). Main courses include a rich slow-cooked lamb shank massaman curry, roasted duck in Samui curry sauce with lychee, pineapple and veggies, tempura-prawn salads, and an extra-special penang curry (based on Joe’s mother’s recipe) boasting premium beef and a selection of vegetables. Thai Boi Eatery’s menu finishes with desserts, including the Sago Bomb (a fusion of sago, rockmelon and smoked coconut) and the Dream Island (a sticky rice dish with fresh mango, dark chocolate and coconut cream). Though Thai Boi Eatery is licensed, the team is also allowing BYO. That said, an on-site bar, affectionately dubbed the Bangkok Parlour, will soon open for pre- and post-dinner cocktails and chit-chat.