The Garden Thai Cuisine — Restaurant in Galveston

My partner and I have never had better Thai food in our lives. We never would have thought that the best Thai food in Houston is in Galveston.

The Garden is a quaint little establishment tucked away in the corner of an apartment complex; though unassuming, the quality of its food is truly otherworldly.

The calamari was alright; it was calamari, done relatively well, with a nice outer coating. Paired with the sweet and spicy sauce, it was a tasty, though uninspired, appetizer.

The Tom Kha soup was very delicious; rich, flavorful, and masterfully seasoned, this soup was perfect for the cold wet evening we had during this meal. This soup contained mushrooms, onions, and chicken. This is a must get item.

The Khao Soi was also very delicious. Also rich and flavorful, the khao soi had a similar flavor profile to the tom kha, being vaguely sweet with a hint of spice. However, notably, the khao soi was spicier, and contained egg noodles. The addition of egg noodles perfectly rounded out the dish. The noodles were perfectly cooked, and the texture of the broth was delightfully thick.

The pad thai, however, was the best dish of the night and the favorite of both my partner and I. I have never, ever had better pad thai and I've eaten a lot of pad thai. The texture of the pad thai noodles was unlike any other pad thai noodle I have ever eaten. Perfectly bouncy, the noodles were a joy to eat, paired with the sweet sauce pad thai is known for. However, this sauce was not too strong or pungent in its flavor; it was a relatively tame sweetness with a tamarind profile; a perfect combination of sweet and tangy. The shrimp were okay, but the pad thai itself most definitely outshined the shrimp. This dish is a must order.

The Garden is a must visit for any thai enthusiast or anyone who hasn't enjoyed thai food before. Its dishes are both satisfying to seasoned thai eaters as well as approachable for those without high spice tolerance. Do yourself a favor...

( The first time I eat Thai food and I’m Asian also so this is my point 😅 , by the way my English isn’t well so … 😂 )

( I will note 📝 the names of the dishes below the pictures )

Food : 💯 to be honest I didn’t know what we will order so I read another reviews and showed them pictures ( the food we wanna eat ) . And the staff was very friendly, she introduced us the food .

So we got “ Garden hot wings “ , this was very delicious 🤤 the fried crust was crispy on the outside, you won't feel the smell of oil, the fried chicken was not burnt (although its color looked burnt), but trust me, it's delicious beyond my imagination, and there will be sweet and sour sauce to eat with it, not too spicy.

“ Tom yum goong “ , this was the dish my brother ordered so I didn't try it, but he said it was delicious.

“ Pad woon sen + seafood “ , d*mn , I really like this 😭 . They stir-fry seafood with vegetables, with vermicelli (maybe), and spices. Overall, this dish was very suitable for my taste 😋

“ Pad Thai + chicken 🐓 “ , this dish was also delicious, I recommend adding lemon juice (to add flavor) to the dish .

“ Thai street ka pow + ground beef “ , for me this dish seems a bit salty, but in return the quantity was very much, it's also okay.

The staff : they are super friendly , they always ask you “ everything still oke “ , very good 😊.

Atmosphere : make me feel relaxing 😌

When I go to Galveston, I...

An Unforgettable Culinary Experience

I cannot rave enough about our first visit to The Garden Thai in downtown Galveston. Arriving close to their break time, around 2:45 PM, we were greeted with such kindness and hospitality by the owner, who graciously allowed us to place a final order before they closed for a break. Her warmth and efficiency set the tone for what turned out to be a truly outstanding dining experience.

We started with the Tom Yum Soup, opting for the Thai hot spicy version. Let me tell you, it was hands down the best soup we've ever had – bursting with flavors that danced on our taste buds. We also ordered the Eggplant Curry, Cashew Nut Curry, Pad Thai, and Veg Fried Rice. Each dish was a revelation, with rich, complex flavors that exceeded our expectations in every way.

The staff was incredibly attentive and swift, ensuring we had everything we needed without delay. We were so impressed with the quality of both the food and the service that we are planning a return visit with our family before we leave Galveston.

The Garden Thai is a gem that everyone should experience. Highly recommended for anyone looking for exceptional Thai cuisine and top-notch hospitality. Can't wait to come...