Asian Tea House Restaurant
A downtown Pan-Asian gem in Galway, offering authentic flavors and a cozy ambiance with stylish decor.
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Asian Tea House Restaurant
Highlights
Must-see attractions
A downtown Pan-Asian gem in Galway, offering authentic flavors and a cozy ambiance with stylish decor.
Try Recommended Dishes
Opt for Thai crispy chicken or galangal chicken for flavorful experiences.
Start with Starters
Complement your meal with starters like gyozas or gowgee.
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Cuisine
Pan-Asian
Price
Mid-range
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Pan-Asian Flavors
Experience a diverse mix of well-executed pan-Asian dishes, from Thai crispy chicken to Vietnamese prawns.
Cozy Ambiance
Enjoy a cozy atmosphere with stylish decor, featuring ancient walls, gilded metals, ornate teak, and woven cane.
Signature Cocktails
Sip on delicious cocktails, with the 'cornography cocktail' being a standout favorite for many.
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Try Recommended Dishes
Opt for Thai crispy chicken or galangal chicken for flavorful experiences.
Start with Starters
Complement your meal with starters like gyozas or gowgee.
Explore the Menu
Discover a wide range of options from Japanese to Malaysian cuisine.
Dine Late
Visit from late afternoon until midnight for dinner or a getaway with friends.
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Try Recommended Dishes
Opt for Thai crispy chicken or galangal chicken for flavorful experiences.
Start with Starters
Complement your meal with starters like gyozas or gowgee.
Explore the Menu
Discover a wide range of options from Japanese to Malaysian cuisine.
Dine Late
Visit from late afternoon until midnight for dinner or a getaway with friends.
Consider Veggie Options
Vegetarian and vegan dishes offer good value and flavor.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Asian Tea House is praised for its diverse pan-Asian flavors, generous portions, and cozy, stylish ambiance. Reviewers often highlight attentive service and delicious cocktails. However, some find the pricing a bit high, especially for side dishes, and one reviewer had a negative experience with a specific dish leading to illness.
"Amazing time here. The food was incredible. Lovely authentic variations between Thai, Chinese, etc. We thoroughly enjoyed our food. Plenty of it, and the staff very friendly and attentive."
Terry Killilea
"I ordered malaysian aloo curry with chicken and egg fried rice here!
It waa good no doubt, the vibe was fab🫶
But I did not quite the like the taste of the dish, that’s why -2 stars because the pieces of potato were too big in it :(
Talking about the service, too good- staff help in suggesting what to order.
Also, customised the food for me that is made it little spicy. 🌶️"
Priyanka Tarachandani
"Pretty decent place considering they have Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai and Indonesian under the same roof. We ordered their noodles which were okay. The shrimp in there were insipid. We also ordered the vietnamese prawns in tamarind sauce which were really good! We ordered the beef rendang which had potatoes but the traditional dish does not have potatoes but that's okay. Overall it was a decent experience"
Monica Puri Bangia
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Frequently Asked Questions
Asian Tea House offers a diverse range of Pan-Asian dishes, drawing inspiration from Japanese, Thai, Indonesian, Vietnamese, Malaysian, and Chinese cuisines.
Yes, reviewers frequently mention that the portion sizes are generous.
The Thai crispy chicken and galangal chicken are often recommended. Vietnamese prawns in tamarind sauce were also highlighted as very good.
Yes, they offer vegetarian and vegan dishes, which are noted to be good value for money.
Yes, they offer a wide variety of cocktails, with the 'cornography cocktail' being a particular favorite.
The restaurant has a cozy ambiance with stylish decor, featuring ancient walls adorned with gilded metals, ornate teak, and woven cane.
One reviewer reported becoming sick after eating their Egg Foo Young, citing an unusual sauce and large potato pieces in another dish.
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2 Asian Tea House 15 Mary St, love this place and they bend over backwards to be nice to you!
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