Galanga — Restaurant in Town of Islip

I used to love coming to this restaurant once a week for years until one HORRIBLE experience that changed my outlook completely. One day I went and ordered for my family, over $100 order... the dish I usually always eat wasn’t made how it always is. It tasted terrible. I had ordered an extra of the dish to go. After tasting it, I called the waitress to tell them about the issue. They said it might have been a bad batch of the soup but that even my next one would taste the same. I said if it’s going to taste the same, I don’t want it. They brought it out to me anyway. I did not eat it. Then they were charging me for it. I asked for that dish to be removed because I did not want it. They told me I had to wait for the manager to get there. This was at 8:30pm. Me and my kids waited a half hour for the manager to show up. This young man gets in my face, and with a nasty face yells, “WHY YOU NOT PAY THE MONEY!!!” Practically spitting in my face. I explained why and he continued to yell at me and then he called the COPS because I was asking for that one dish to be taken off. Then we had to wait for a cop to come. My boyfriend showed up and talked to the guy and I guess because he only talks to women that way, he agreed to take off that one dish just as the cop...

Galanga Thai Restaurant in Bay Shore, NY, offers a culinary journey that tantalizes the taste buds with its authentic flavors and exquisite dishes. One standout menu item is the Garlic Chicken served with rice, a dish that masterfully balances the robust flavor of garlic with the tender and succulent chicken, creating a harmony of taste that is both comforting and exhilarating. The rice, perfectly cooked, complements the chicken, absorbing the flavors and adding a delightful texture to each bite.But the culinary experience doesn't end with the main course. The Thai coconut cake at Galanga is a revelation. This dessert is an absolute triumph, with its moist, flavorful base and the rich, creamy coconut topping that melts in your mouth, leaving a lingering sweetness that entices you to savor every moment. It’s not just a dessert; it's an experience that encapsulates the essence of Thai cuisine.I would wholeheartedly recommend Galanga Thai Restaurant to anyone seeking authentic Thai cuisine. From the superb Garlic Chicken with rice to the absolutely amazing Thai coconut cake, every dish is a testament to the skill and passion of the chefs. Galanga is more than a restaurant; it’s a destination for those who appreciate the art of Thai cooking and the joy it brings...

Ordering online was easy and pickup was also easy. Restaurant looked clean and the staff was pleasant. Unfortunately the food just wasn’t good. We ordered the shrimp dumplings and spring rolls as an appetizer. Dumplings were incredibly over cooked and the shrimp was rock hard. The spring rolls were good and still very crunchy despite the 7 minute drive home. The drunken noodles completely lacked flavor. But honestly the most offensive dish was the lar nard which is rice noodles and broccoli in a brown bean oyster gravy. I got mine with steak. I’ve had this dish at dozens of Thai restaurants over the years and have never had lar nard this bad. The dish barely filled the container. The sauce was thick to the point where it was almost a paste and the worst part about it is that it was sickeningly sweet. For the life of me, I can’t tell why a black bean oyster sauce was made sweet at all, but it was like they dumped an entire cup of sugar in it. I wouldn’t go back again based on that alone. Not every dish should have an obscene amount of...