Asian Tea House

Galway City


Decorated with rattan seats and bamboo lampshades, this stylish, low-lit restaurant serves well-executed pan-Asian dishes that range from Malaysian to Thai, Vietnamese and Chinese, including outstanding tom yum soup. All dishes are MSG-free; vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options abound. As its name suggests, there's an extensive tea selection.

Afterwards, head to the adjoining Buddha Bar for craft cocktails.


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