Busaba Garden Thai Cuisine

Anfinity 2 months ago

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The best Thai food in Chicago, period! Busaba is totally different from other Thai in Chicago. The service is incredible, I can tell they love their job, food is the real deal. Their Pad Thai Korat is honestly the best I’ve ever had in my life, and the Naem tastes even better than what you get in Thailand! Love the open kitchen too—you can tell they’re a super tight, professional team. No wonder the food comes out amazing!"

Pimporn Pattamasukon 3 months ago

I’ve tried several dishes here, but I always end up going back to the Kra Pao Thai. The flavors are bold, fresh, and taste much closer to what I’ve had in Thailand than most places around Chicago. Friendly staff, cozy atmosphere, and consistently good food. Definitely one of my favorite Thai restaurants in the Chicago area. I happened to visit on my birthday, and the team surprised me with a complimentary mango sticky rice. Such a thoughtful gesture, and honestly, it was very, very good. Little touches like that are why I keep coming back.

trisari dyah paramita 4 months ago

Came to restaurant since they have good ratings across several platforms. The space is not too big but comfortable enough. Since our group occupy all the space, they close the restaurant for several hours. The staffs are very warm and friendly. They even provide us with mic and soundsystem for us to deliver speeches and singing some songs. Good place to bid farewell to colleagues (up to 25 people). My favs are their tod mun pla (fish cakes), organic fried tofu, nam tok (beef salad), soft shell crab green curry, chicken satay, chicken basil and sweet mango sticky rice. Will definitely be one of my fav Thai restaurants in Chicago.

Jacques 5 months ago

The best Thai food in the area, and hands down the best I’ve ever tried. Truly authentic, well balanced dishes offered in large portions at a very reasonable price. Our waiter, Nathan, was extremely knowledgeable, passionate and patient when it came to explaining the dishes they serve. He took his time to explain different dishes, the attention to detail on the ingredients they choose and what makes the dishes unique compared to how others prepare those Thai dishes. He made our experience very enjoyable and memorable. We tried the coconut curry, pad Thai, the shrimp clay pot, the Busaba rolls and basil rolls and topped it off with fried bananas and ice cream. I cannot say enough positive things about the unique flavors. It was quite the treat to dine here as the place looks as good as the food tastes. We will surely be back soon to try the rest of the menu!

Vicky Chat-Utai 5 months ago

Tried Busaba Thai Garden and loved it! I’m Thai and the flavors were actually legit. The black garlic salmon and mango sticky rice, and Todmun were so good, and the service was warm and friendly. Great experience overall.

Victoria Cook 5 months ago

Our son attends college across the street, so we’ve eaten here several times when visiting. The food is always fresh, hot, and delicious, and the staff is incredibly friendly. In the past, we’ve enjoyed the spring rolls, chicken satay, pad Thai, pad kee mao, and panang noodles. On our most recent visit, we tried the tom yum chicken with rice, Thai curry noodles, and pineapple chicken. You really can’t go wrong here. Highly recommend!

nick cykalewicz 7 months ago

Best Thai place in the area, and frankly best one I know. Gotten several dishes now and all of them are good. Most importantly they get the amount of spicy exactly like you ask for. I can't tell you how long it's been since I got some perfectly spicy Thai-not crazy hot but still modest. So you can really taste the spicy but not destroy your stomach.. Having stomach issues like I do this is kind of a big deal! (Pics included)

jainnarong chantan 7 months ago

Busaba Garden Thai Cuisine is SO good. I tried the Pad Mee Korat, longan juice, chicken satay, and Busaba’s signature rolls and wow, everything was delicious. As a Thai, I’m usually very picky about Thai food abroad, but this place is truly authentic. The flavors are spot on. The staff are super sweet, and the owner is incredibly kind and welcoming. Prices are great, not expensive at all. The location is perfect, right by the university. The restaurant is also very cute, cozy, and feels really warm and homie. Definitely recommend!