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H Manning Mar 8, 2011 07:22 AM

Galanga or Tue Thai?

Has anyone been to either restaurant? I did a search for Thai in the West Village and didn't come up with much. Kin Shop is great but we're looking for something less fancy. Thanks!

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     kathryn Mar 9, 2011 05:30 AM

    Galanga is OK. Works in a pinch. I like but do not love their Khao Soi.

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       skgchow Mar 9, 2011 08:13 AM

      Agree - overall Galanga is just OK. Would perhaps go if in the area, but wouldn't make a point to eat there.

      I am on a mission to try every Khao Soi dish in the city. I found the version at Galanga to be watery and tasteless. I loved Rhong Tiam's version and was so sad when they closed. If you have recommendations of good preparations of the dish, I'd love to hear!
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         H Manning Mar 9, 2011 08:32 AM

        I think the Khao Soi chicken is available at Rhong Tiam Express on 31 East 21st Street (look under "Chef's Favorite").

        http://rhong-tiam.com/content/Rhong-T...
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           kathryn Mar 9, 2011 04:24 PM

          Rhong Tiam Express is good.

          Try also Thai Talent Kitchen.
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             skgchow Mar 14, 2011 11:12 AM

            Thanks! Will try RTExpress and Thai Talent Kitchen. Am trying to Khao Soi at Klong tonight.
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               Simon Mar 14, 2011 12:36 PM

              Klong??...good luck...
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                 skgchow Mar 15, 2011 08:22 AM

                The Khao Soi at Klong, aka Floating Market Curry Noodles, was better than Galanga, but still not great. Still didn't have the depth of flavor, was a little watery, and didn't come with the appropriate condiments (pickled/fried shallots, bean sprouts, lime etc). Next on the Khao Soi journey - Thai Talent Kitchen.
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      2. JungMann Mar 8, 2011 11:20 AM

        I've been to Tue. It is nothing amazing, but still a good meal at a very good price. It is a good standby for Thai in the neighborhood.
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           foodwhisperer Mar 8, 2011 10:13 PM

          The Thai restaurant on 8th st and 6th ave. around the corner from the newsstand. Is pretty good thai food. Not great, but the people cooking are Thai, and that's a good sign
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             H Manning Mar 9, 2011 06:24 AM

            If you meant the Thai restaurant as you turn west from the corner of 8th St. & 6th Ave., that's Tue Thai. We tried it last night and were very pleased with the food, service, and prices.

            Galanga next time. Thanks everyone!

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