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Galanga Thai Cuisine

1129 Broadway, Tacoma, WA 98402-3502
253-272-3393
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Ranked #18 of 412 restaurants in Tacoma
Cuisines: Thai
Good for: Child-friendly
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations
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Council Bluffs
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64 reviews 64 reviews
54 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013 NEW

Like Thai food? You'll love Galanga. Nothing fancy about the atmosphere but menu full of great selections, including multiple options for vegetarians. Generous portion sizes and quick service. Provides carry out as well as eat in. Busy place because the food is so good.

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See 3 more reviews by SusanCouncilBluffs for Tacoma
Tacoma
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013

The food at Galanga is good, fresh and flavorful. Their soup is delicious although kind of the the spendy side but their salad rolls are an absolute rip off...I will never order those again $5.00 for two tiny halves of a roll? Are you kidding me? I'll stick to making mine at home. The Phad Thai is delicious and you... More

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Seattle, Washington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013

My search for the perfect Larb Gai dish in Tacoma was found here. Second favorite was with Silk Thai on 6th. Overall, Galanga's food is the best Thai in Tacoma. Menu is a bit limited, but everything is fantastic. They do get busy. Good prices. Quality is fresh and excellent.

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See 12 more reviews by DolceVitaGal1956 for Tacoma
Ralston, Nebraska
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2013

The Thai food is authentic and wonderfully prepared. Of course, you can order the dishes according to your preference for spice. There is a limited wine and beer list. This restaurant is a store front, so the atmosphere is cafe-like. Price is average. Great for kids.

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See 4 more reviews by NebraskaTraveler185 for Tacoma
Dallas, Texas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

We arrived with several other groups attending the same convention, but the staff handled a full restaurant with ease. I loved trying some uncommon Thai items that I've tasted at a friend's home, but which aren't commonly found on Thai menus. The food was great and the service very efficient and friendly.

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See 3 more reviews by Rolodexia for Tacoma
Toronto, Canada
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18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2013

A large group visited recently. We sat at a sunken table - a little hard to get in and out of...service was excellent and the food was very good. Reasonably priced for the type of restaurant.

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See 3 more reviews by ksuter for Tacoma
Tacoma, WA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2012

Seriously. As I understand it, the restaurant is owned by a couple, the woman is Thai. The restaurant is pretty small and is very busy for lunch during the week. Dine in or order take out, the food is perfect every time. I think this has a lot to do with the owners taking such an active role in the... More

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Houston, Texas
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12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 September 2012

We had dinner at Galanga on the way from Portland to Seattle. After having fantastic Thai food at Portland food carts, we were craving for more Thai food and so we came here. Service was good and the place was clean. However, food is at best average. We had some fried flat noodles which suffer from a common problem with... More

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Richmond, Virginia
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3 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 August 2012

Food was brought to the table HOT as it was prepared, so it did not all arrive at once. (We ordered 5 different things.) It was not a concern for us, we were hungry with very hungry children, so they were happy that the food came quickly. The flavors are very distinct for each dish. Service was friendly and very... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 August 2012 via mobile

Very friendly. Large amounts of food for the price. Had phad thai, spring rolls, and jasmine tea. The spring rolls were generic and a little cold in the middle, but everything else was great! I was very happy with the service and with the way the food turned out.

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