Galanga Thai Fusion — Restaurant in West Hollywood

I read the reviews, everyone says this place is delicious, what did I do wrong? I couldn’t rate this any higher than average. I think a magic wok or happy wok vibe is present here. I don’t like any of those places by the way. I’d definitely like to return and try something else. My go-tos didn’t pan out here.

A+ for timing (she said 10min, set timer 10min, as it went off she’s approaching) and meal temp.

Firecracker shrimp: tempura batter wasted. In between the sauce and food temp enclosed in a styrofoam container (imagine a meter), 5 of out 100 bites were crispy. The rest of the meal felt as if I was eating a funnel cake.

Fried Wonton (minced chicken): clearly I misread this, I was hoping for a bit of cream cheese, so the error was on my part there. I wasn’t impressed even a little bit. Nothing to be desired, for me. Chicken felt dry to the tongue and the sauce was more like what the firecracker shrimp should have had; as it had a...

Galanga Thai fusion This small restaurant on Santa Monica avenue in west Hollywood is a great place for a quick lunch If you are there by chance, or because you work or live in the neighborhood; you will not get disappointed. There are tables inside and also in the little sunny garden in the back. Their curries are the best; yellow, green or red, with fish, chicken or shrimp, (at your taste or tolerance )from mild to spicy hot. It comes with vegetables and rice, delicious flavors of coconut cream, spices and ginger of the Thai cuisine. Salads, seafood, fish and duck dishes are also a good choice from the menu a la carte. Prices are reasonable, for a two course lunch and tea or soda probably you will pay around 15 dollars. Don’t expect much from the service or the ambience, but you will get a nice smile, politeness from the owners and a flavorful,...

I was pleasantly surprised by how delicious the tofu pad thai was! I ordered takeout yesterday after work. I actually live in the area, but I work pretty far from here—so I don’t know why I haven’t tried this place before. Wow, it was amazing!

The food was so fresh, and I ate the whole thing—which I seldom do in one sitting. I also got a Thai tea, and it was perfect—not overly sweet. Definitely a 5/5. I’m already thinking about getting it again, maybe making it a weekly thing.

I also really appreciate that they have a parking lot because parking in this area can be a struggle. The price is pretty standard for the area, but honestly, it was worth it. Everything tasted so fresh with the perfect amount of spice. I just want it...