We were looking for good Thai food close to Swedish Covenant hospital and saw Busaba Garden on Yelp. We were not disappointed as the food was excellent. The pad thai was delicious- not sweet and the shrimp were cooked to perfection. The pineapple chicken ordered medium spice was also not sweet and the pad woon sen ordered medium spice was equally delicious. Nathan, our host and server was helpful and kind. The restaurant is intimate and nicely decorated. read more

Amazing food, atmosphere and the friendliest service one could ever hope for (thank you Nay!) We will absolutely be back! See you soon! read more

Food was fresh, but some things were lacking flavor. Beautiful space and good service. Chicken wings bland, but other food okay. read more

Busaba Garden - Thai chicken wings and crab rangoon - Thai Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

09/15/25 - Busaba is a newish Thai restaurant located @ 3246 W Foster. Busaba Garden has been open about 4 months a few doors east of Tre Kroner & Sissy's to the east. I always welcome a new place that I've never been to before. Busaba Garden is cool sleek designed restaurant w/a nice selection of Thai food options. They have lunch specials & an assortment of other options from soups (yummy Tom Kha Kai soup). I ordered the Thai basil garlic chicken which was very good. read more

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Excellent food, great service, very reasonable prices. My family and I enjoyed a wonderful lunch at Busaba. The food was very tasty and had high quality ingredients that tasted flavorful, fresh, and authentically Thai! We will certainly be back to this gem even though we don't live super close by. Big shout out to our server, Nathan, who was very friendly and helpful. read more

Nicest staff, amazing food. Tastes like premium homemade, super flavorful, big portions. Charming ambiance. Ask for "Mild" if you're sensitive because it's on the spicier side. 10/10 read more

Cheffy small Thai kitchen that is big on flavor. They are hell bent on creating their own version of everything on the typical Thai menu. Then they add a few unexpected items. Intimate space with limited seating. Service treats you like family. Not the most refined interior space; their focus is on flavor combinations. We noticed subtle and complex nuance in pairing distinct, complementary, yet recognizable flavors. This with that. Imported ingredients from Thailand. BYOB. We tried one app, two entrees and a dessert of flaming fried ice cream to cool down from the spice. Flaming fried ice cream? They clearly revel in the details of the creative process. Street parking on Foster. A good value. One of the better Thai kitchens in the area. read more

Busaba Garden - Flaming fried ice cream - Thai Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I'm jealous of you because your home is close to this restaurant. Normally, I have to travel far to enjoy authentic Thai flavors like these. Especially dishes like Pad Thai, Thai papaya salad, Tom Yum soup, and Tom Saap. My absolute favorite that I order every time is basil beef with a fried egg on top. I don't want you to miss out on this kind of food. And don't forget to order Thai tea--you'll immediately notice how perfectly the flavors complement the meal and how delicious everything is. The service and the restaurant's decoration also enhance the authentic Thai experience and make the food taste even better. That's why I highly recommend that you come and try this place. read more

Delicious food and they said they could offer almost anything on the menu to be made gluten free. The pad thai I had was delicious and the medium spice I asked for was just spicey enough. My husband enjoyed the Tom Yum Soup and a stir fry which he said was also excellent. We can't wait to go back. The service was excellent and the prices were very reasonable. read more

This is a wonderful place. Very charming interior. Very authentic food. I had the tom kha soup and the catfish special. Both delicious! The wait staff was excellent and the chef came out to chat with me. So was so kind and obviously cares a great deal about the restaurant and the quality of the experience and food. Be sure to visit here if you want excellent Thai food. Highly recommended! read more

Ordered the pineapple chicken - item was missing mushrooms and cashews. Also missing was extra sauce for fresh rolls. Would not recommend.

Every dish was very tasty. They accommodated special dietary needs. We ordered for ten people takeout for a small party at our home. Excellent. We can't wait to go back and eat in their cozy restaurant in person. Loved the decor read more

Grate food. So fresh and delicious. Will be back. We ordered several dishes and they were all delicious.

Outstanding food. My typical dish is Pad Thai, but the Basil Chicken with Garlic Fried Rice was RIDICULOUS!

I just came here today and I had an amazing expirenc. The food was sensational and furthermore the service and ambience of Busaba Garden was phenomenal. Not only does it feel like they treat you with care but the food tastes like it was completly made in house fresh(to order) and made my day. read more

So happy to have delicious Thai food in this area. Almost everything I have had has been delicious but the green curry has been my favorite.

This is such a clean, pleasant restaurant with attentive service and amazing Thai food, including a few special dishes you don't see on every menu. We asked to adjust a few ingredients to accommodate a dining companion with stomach issues, and the kitchen was so willing. We are becoming regulars at Busaba Garden! read more

My dear friend, and I tried a new restaurant tonight in our neighborhood. It is a Thai restaurant called Busaba Gardens on 3246 W Foster just west of Kedzie. The food was not only beautiful, but amazingly delicious. I had Pad Thai that was so yummy. We tried their sticky rice and both of us were shocked at how wonderful it tasted in addition to its lovely presentation. The staff was Great! Helpful, welcoming and so pleasant This is definitely a place to come back to. If you're in the neighborhood, give it a try. You won't be disappointed. read more

Amazing food, service and atmosphere big portions and affordable prices. Peanut sauce in the garden was divine

Service was great, super friendly staff. Food was really good and the Thai spice level was spot on.

friendly staffwith wonderful food. Great addition to the neighborhood. apperisers and desserts extra good

The food was amazing for such a great price. Also the service was incredible! I asked for the waiter to surprise me with a meal he recommended and he picked the basil chicken which was so good! Will definitely be back! read more

Oh how I love it here! Truly some of the best Thai i've had! So delicious. Went here with the ladies for takeout and wow! Kind people, amazing service, and a beautiful restaurant in general. Will be coming back, often! read more

The Pad Thai is yummy and flavorful, I wouldn't get the papaya salad. It didn't have much flavor. The portion sizes are kind of small.

Opening day and we are very impressed!! We both got a curry and absolutely perfect. I got the Red Thai curry and my wife got the softshell crab green curry. You will not be let down here and this will be our neighborhood fav for a long time! read more

It's a nice little neighborhood Thai restaurant. I noticed there were more Thai customers than non-Thai people. I think it could be a good spot for a date or meeting with a friend. The green curry was quite good and priced well. The medium spice level was perfect for me. If you're not used to spicy dishes, I'd definitely recommend a mild spice level. read more

I was happy to see a Thai restaurant open up near my work, so I decided to pick up some food after my shift. The moment I walked in I was surprised how nice the place looked. Small yet cozy. Next time I'm definitely looking forward to dining in. Anyways moving on, the staff was very welcoming and I had a brief conversation with Nathan. It seems he has plans to spread the word about this restaurant, and I hope it spreads far, because honestly the food was amazing. I ordered the Pad Thai and Masaman curry, and I enjoyed every bite. Can't wait to try the other items on the menu. read more

I ordered the catfish. There was about 4 ounces in the serving. It wasn't a good texture, or portion size. The spices were right. Also ordered the Thai wings. Nothing Thai about them . Dry and disappointing. I've eaten the eggplant dishes,very tastee. So sometimes it's good and somethings are not . read more

Place had a really friendly atmosphere, great service, and the food was great. I'm glad I was able to go for their opening.