Galae Thai – good food, better decor

Galae Thai is situated just outside of “olde towne” Alexandria near the Eisenhower metro station/movie theatre. This, in and of itself is both a bane and a boon.  One the one hand, for those reliant on metro, the restaurant is perfectly situation just a short walk away.  However, for those seeking to dine away from the heavily ‘tween’ populated theatre, you’ll find yourself out of luck.  Once inside though, your trepidation on the exterior atmosphere will melt away.

The decor is the star of the show at Galae Thai, with intricately beautiful statues, fountains, wood carvings and other assorted pieces of art.  Even table settings are a cut above the rest, with rich wood tables, clever chopstick holders, and unique cups and plates.

With regard to the food, the fair is standard NoVA Thai — that is to say, above average.  Pricing is a bit more than Mai Thai, another popular local eatery, but given the location its certainly not outrageous.  For the record, I tried my favorite dish, Chicken Drunken Noodle and besides the above average quality, portion size is worth mentioning as it was quite bountiful.

So, if you are looking for a new Thai place to try, Galae Thai delivers on taste, and exceeds on decor and quantity — worth a try if you find yourself in the neighborhood.