Gallena - Saint John

We really enjoy the Pad Thai at this restaurant. It's a great spot to get some takeout Pad Thai. We have tried other dishes before, but they were nothing special; not worth writing home about. The restaurant itself is a bit plain and boring for dining in, especially with kids. However, we both agree that the Pad Thai here is the best in the city. It may not be considered a true authentic Pad Thai dish due to the ingredients or preparation method, but we love it regardless. We have sampled Pad Thai dishes all over the world, including in Thailand and Europe, at various types of restaurants. Everyone we know also raves about the Pad Thai here. Additionally, the owner and cook of the restaurant is very friendly and provides excellent customer service.

As noted in another review, this restaurant is the go-to place for the best pad thai in the city without a doubt. No one makes it better. Try it spicy for some added heat - it's definitely worth it!

The restaurant is clean and has an open plan kitchen area, which was a positive aspect for me. However, the food was not what I expected. It seemed to be a fusion of Indian and Thai cuisine, which was popular with others but not to my taste. My husband only ate the meat from the green curry and I found my usual pad thai to be lacking its usual flavor. The black coconut rice dessert was enjoyable though, and we might return for that. Overall, the restaurant did not meet my expectations for authentic Thai cuisine.