Thai
Busaba Garden Thai Cuisine 3246 West Foster Avenue
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Featured Items
Pad See Ew
Flat rice noodle with egg, broccoli, and carrot in homemade dark brown sweet soy sauce$12.95
Basil
Stir-fried minced chicken with garlic, chili, basil leaves, white onion, green bean, red and green bell pepper$12.95
Mee Korat
The iconic stir-fried noodle dish from the heart of Nakhon Ratchasima (The owner Armera's hometown) is often called the bolder, spicier cousin of Pad Thai. These thin rice noodles are wok-tossed in a rich, savory sauce of soy beans, palm sugar, and dried chilies until they soak up every drop of intense, smoky flavor. **Traditional dish from Thailand’s Isan region featuring bold, earthy, and fermented flavors that differ from Central Thai cuisine. ***Recommended for adventurous eaters only. ****Items in this category are not refundable.$12.95
Main Menu
Appetizers
Busaba's Signature Rolls
Fried crispy rolls filled with ground chicken, onion, carrot and potato marinated with our homemade curry spices with sweet & sour cucumber sauce$6.95
Chicken Dumplings
Seasoned chicken in wonton wrap, deep fried- served with homemade ginger dipping sauce$6.95
Chicken Satay
Marinated and grilled chicken breast- served with peanut sauce and small cucumber salad$7.95
Crab Puffs
Crispy puffs stuffed with cream cheese, imitation crab, carrot, celery and Thai herbs- served with homemade sweet chili sauce$7.95
Crispy Spring Rolls
Fried crispy rolls stuffed with organic veggies and clear noodle- served with sweet chili sauce$6.95
Fresh Basil Rolls
Fresh rice paper rolls stuffed with organic mixed green salad, basil leaves, noodle, and carrot- served with plum sauce topped with peanuts$6.95
Garlic Edamame
Sautéed steamed edamame tossed with our signature house garlic sauce$4.95
Organic Fried Tofu
Organic medium firm deep fried tofu served with cucumber sweet and sour sauce$6.95
Thai Style Wings
Organic chicken wings marinated in Thai herbs. Served with homemade sweet chili and Isaan style sauces$10.95
Tod Mun Pla (Thai Fish Cakes)
Thai fish cakes. Deep fried finely batter grounded fish, red curry paste, green beans, kaffir lime leaves and lemongrass along with cucumber dip$7.95
Deep Fried Vegetable Dumplings
Seasoned mixed veggies in wonton wrap, deep fried- served with homemade ginger dipping sauce$6.95
Over Rice
Spicy Tom Yum Chicken
Crispy lightly battered chicken and tossed in lemongrass Tom Yum sauce topped with cilantro$11.95
Sweet & Sour Chicken
Crispy lightly battered chicken and tossed in house sweet and sour sauce top with green onion$11.95
Kra Pao Thai with Fried Egg
A classic Thai stir-fry that many locals consider the true "national dish" of Thailand. Using simple ingredients, bringing legendary flavor. Holy Basil, fiery bird’s eye chilies, and plenty of garlic. Served with Thai Style Fried Egg (Kai Dow) over hot Jasmine rice.$15.00
Yum (Salad)
Busaba's Mixed Green
Fresh mixed green salad, tomatoes, cucumber and red onion-served with ginger dressing$6.95
Som Tum (Papaya Salad)
Shredded green papaya, carrot, green bean and tomatoes tossed in spicy lime dressing$8.95
Larb Gai (Chicken Salad)
Minced chicken perfectly cooked in lime juice, Thai chili, rice powder, mint leaves, green onion, and cilantro- served with cabbage$11.95
Nam Sod
Minced chicken combined with fresh ginger, cilantro, red and green onion, roasted peanuts in spicy lime dressing served with cabbage$11.95
Nam Tok (Beef Salad)
Sliced grilled beef with lime juice, red onion, Thai chili, rice powder, mint leaves, and cilantro- served with cabbage$13.95
Soup
Curry
Masaman
Mild yellow curry with coconut milk, potatoes, onion, and avocado. Topped with cashew nuts$13.95
Panang
Red curry in coconut milk, broccoli, green bean, basil leaves, red and green bell pepper$13.95
Green
Spicy green curry in coconut milk, bamboo shoot, Thai eggplants, basil leaves, green bean, red and green bell pepper$13.95
Kang Pa
Northeastern-style curry with bamboo shoot, Thai eggplants, mushroom, cabbage, green bean, basil leaves, peppercorn,red and green bell pepper (No coconut milk)$13.95
Stir Fry
Basil
Stir-fried minced chicken with garlic, chili, basil leaves, white onion, green bean, red and green bell pepper$12.95
Eggplant Basil
Stir-fried eggplants, white onion, basil leaves, red and green bell pepper in sweet chili garlic sauce$12.95
Garlic & Black Pepper
Steamed mixed vegetables stir fried in homemade brown sauce with your choice of meat$12.95
Ginger
Stir-fried mushroom, white onion, carrot, ginger, garlic, celery, red & green bell pepper and green onion in light brown sauce$12.95
Mixed Veggies
Stir-fried broccoli, mushroom, carrot, white onion, cabbage, celery, and bean sprout in light brown sauce$12.95
Pad Prik Kling
Stir-fried green bean and red & green bell pepper in homemade sweet Thai chili paste$12.95
Pad Prik Pao
Broccoli, mushroom, white onion, cabbage, carrot, red and green bell pepper in roasted homemade chili paste$12.95
Peanut Sauce In The Garden
Stir-fried cashewnuts, white and green onion, steam broccoli and carrot in homemade peanut sauce.$12.95
Noodle & Rice
Pad Thai Korat
Stir-fried Thai rice noodle with egg, shallot, green onion, and bean sprout in Korat's style tamarind sweet sauce topped with ground peanuts$12.95Pad See Ew
Flat rice noodle with egg, broccoli, and carrot in homemade dark brown sweet soy sauce$12.95
Pad Kee Mao
Flat rice noodle with egg, broccoli, white onion, mushroom, carrot, tomatoes, basil leaves, bean sprout and bell pepper in Thai roasted chili paste$12.95
Pad Woon Sen
Stir-fried clear noodle with egg, tomatoes, broccoli, carrot, celery, Napa cabbage, green and white onion in homemade light brown sauce$12.95
Thai Fried Rice
Jasmine rice, egg, white and green onion, tomatoes, and broccoli in Thai homemade light brown sauce$12.95
Pineapple Fried Rice
Jasmine rice, pineapple, white onion, egg, carrot, and raisin in yellow curry- topped with cashew nuts$12.95
Thai Curry Noodle
Thin rice noodle in red curry sauce, bamboo shoot, green bean, cabbage, carrot, basil leaves, red and green bell pepper$12.95
Chef's Specialty
Catfish
Lightly battered crispy catfish sautéed with Thai eggplant, white onion, Thai peppercorn, bamboo shoot, basil leaves, red and green bell pepper in roasted chili paste$17.95
Chicken Pineapple
Light-batter chicken topped with pineapple, white onion, mushroom, cashew nuts, red and green bell pepper in Thai sweet chili$15.95
Curry with Soft Shell Crab
Crispy soft shell crab with green curry, bamboo shoot, eggplant, green bean, basil leaves, red and green bell pepper$19.95
Black Garlic Grilled Salmon
Topped with black garlic and black pepper sauce- served with steamed mixed vegetable$19.95
Korat Clay Pot
Jumbo Shrimps, white onion, green onion, celery, ginger, Napa cabbage and clear noodle on Chef's special brown sauce$19.95
Exotic Isaan Special
Mee Korat
The iconic stir-fried noodle dish from the heart of Nakhon Ratchasima (The owner Armera's hometown) is often called the bolder, spicier cousin of Pad Thai. These thin rice noodles are wok-tossed in a rich, savory sauce of soy beans, palm sugar, and dried chilies until they soak up every drop of intense, smoky flavor. **Traditional dish from Thailand’s Isan region featuring bold, earthy, and fermented flavors that differ from Central Thai cuisine. ***Recommended for adventurous eaters only. ****Items in this category are not refundable.$12.95
Naam Fried Rice (Kao Pad Naem)
A brilliant stir-fry that elevates traditional fried rice with the signature tang of fermented pork sausage. The high heat of the wok caramelizes the rice while mellowing the sharp, garlicky acidity of the Naam, creating a complex depth you won't find in a standard fried rice. **Traditional dish from Thailand’s Isan region featuring bold, earthy, and fermented flavors that differ from Central Thai cuisine. ***Recommended for adventurous eaters only. ****Items in this category are not refundable.$15.00
Pork Neck BBQ
Kor Moo Yang, or Isaan-style grilled pork neck, prized for its beautiful marbling and melt-in-your-mouth tenderness. After marinating in a blend of honey sauce, soy, and coriander root, the meat is grilled to achieve those irresistible, smoky caramelized edges **Traditional dish from Thailand’s Isan region featuring bold, earthy, and fermented flavors that differ from Central Thai cuisine. ***Recommended for adventurous eaters only. ****Items in this category are not refundable.$15.00
Pork Neck Namtok
Namtok Kor Moo, or 'Waterfall Pork'—named for the succulent juices that drip from the pork neck as it grills to a smoky char. We toss the tender slices in a vibrant mix of lime, chili, and toasted rice powder, creating a perfect balance of zesty heat and nutty crunch. **Traditional dish from Thailand’s Isan region featuring bold, earthy, and fermented flavors that differ from Central Thai cuisine. ***Recommended for adventurous eaters only. ****Items in this category are not refundable.$15.00
Som Tum Laos
A version of papaya salad that leans into the boldest, most traditional flavors of the region. Unlike the sweeter versions you might find elsewhere, this dish is defined by a heavy, dark pla ra (fermented fish sauce) that delivers an earthy, pungent umami that truly defines the Isaan and Lao palate. **Traditional dish from Thailand’s Isan region featuring bold, earthy, and fermented flavors that differ from Central Thai cuisine. ***Recommended for adventurous eaters only. ****Items in this category are not refundable.$12.00
Som Tum Phu Pla Ra
The bold, soulful heart of Northeastern Thailand that takes the classic papaya salad to a whole new level of depth. This version is defined by the intense, savory kick of fermented fish sauce and the briny crunch of small salted crabs, creating a profile that is unapologetically funky and incredibly addictive **Traditional dish from Thailand’s Isan region featuring bold, earthy, and fermented flavors that differ from Central Thai cuisine. ***Recommended for adventurous eaters only. ****Items in this category are not refundable.$15.00
Sour Naam Pork
Naam, a centerpiece of Isaan cuisine that showcases the incredible art of natural fermentation. It’s a beautifully complex pork sausage where the sharp, tangy zing is balanced by a punch of garlic and a slow-building heat from fresh Thai chilies. **Traditional dish from Thailand’s Isan region featuring bold, earthy, and fermented flavors that differ from Central Thai cuisine. ***Recommended for adventurous eaters only. ****Items in this category are not refundable.$12.00Thai Style Wings
Organic chicken wings marinated in Thai herbs. Served with homemade sweet chili and Isaan style sauces$10.95Tod Mun Pla (Thai Fish Cakes)
Thai fish cakes. Deep fried finely batter grounded fish, red curry paste, green beans, kaffir lime leaves and lemongrass along with cucumber dip$7.95
Tom Sabb (Beef)
This robust variation of Tom Saap utilizes tender beef offal to create a deep, earthy foundation that stands up beautifully to the soup’s signature sharp acidity. Perfectly balanced by the bright citrus of lime and the smoky aroma of toasted rice powder. **Traditional dish from Thailand’s Isan region featuring bold, earthy, and fermented flavors that differ from Central Thai cuisine. ***Recommended for adventurous eaters only. ****Items in this category are not refundable.$15.00
Tom Sabb (Pork)
In this rustic Isaan classic, the pork ribs are slow-simmered until the meat effortlessly falls off the bone and absorbs the sharp, citrusy heat of the broth. Finished with a generous handful of fresh herbs and dried chili flakes, it offers a complex depth that is both invigoratingly spicy and deeply comforting. **Traditional dish from Thailand’s Isan region featuring bold, earthy, and fermented flavors that differ from Central Thai cuisine. ***Recommended for adventurous eaters only. ****Items in this category are not refundable.$15.00
Beef Jerky Isaan Style
This savory Thai delicacy, known as Neua Dad Deow, features strips of beef marinated in cilantro, garlic, kaffir lime leaves and fish sauce before being sun-dried to concentrate its deep, umami profile. Deep fry and served with our tamarind Isaan sauce **Traditional dish from Thailand’s Isan region featuring bold, earthy, and fermented flavors that differ from Central Thai cuisine. ***Recommended for adventurous eaters ****Items in this category are not refundable.$12.00
Dessert
Busaba's Coconut cream Taro Pearls
Dive into a bowl of pure sweetness. Chewy, naturally purple Taro Pearls float in warm, rich, and fragrant Coconut Cream. It's the ultimate, soothing Thai dessert experience.$5.00
Fried Banana
$5.00
Sweet Mango Sticky Rice (Seasonal)
We pair sweet, ripe mango with rich, nutty Black Sticky Rice sourced directly from Roi Et province. Steamed to perfection, then bathed in a sweet, thick coconut cream.$10.00
Sweet Roti Thai Style
Forget boring desserts! Sweet Thai Roti is the flaky, buttery, sweet sensation that's winning hearts around the world.$5.00Sweet Sticky Rice
$5.00
Side
Cucumber Salad 3.5 Oz
$2.00
Fresh Steamed Vegetables
$5.00
Fried Egg
Thai Style Sunny Side Up Egg ( Kai Dao)$1.50
Garlic Fried Rice
$4.00Ginger Dressing
$2.00Peanut Sauce 1.5 Oz
$0.75Peanut Sauce 3.5 Oz
$2.00Steamed Chicken
$4.00Steamed Noodle
$4.00Sticky Rice
$4.00Sweet and Sour sauce 1.5 0z
$0.75Sweet and Sour sauce 3.5 Oz
$2.00Wild Brown Rice
$4.00White Jasmine Rice
$2.50
Drink
Soft Drink
$2.50Glass Bottles Drink
$4.00
Thai Iced Tea
A signature indulgence. Our Thai Iced Tea is a rich blend of bold black tea, aromatic spices, and a velvety smooth mix of condensed and evaporated milk. The perfect balance of sweet and creamy.$5.50Thai Iced Coffee
Forget cold brew. This is Thai Iced Coffee: a dark, robust brew with notes of spice, sweetened with condensed milk, and served ice-cold. It's the maximum fuel you need with an incredibly smooth, sweet flavor.$5.50Dirty Thai Tea (Half Coffee Half Tea)
The signature sweet, aromatic spices (like cardamom and star anise) of Thai Tea melt perfectly into the dark, roasted richness of Thai coffee.$5.50Hot Homemade Fresh Ginger Tea
We brew fresh ginger for its invigorating warmth, then sweeten it with natural honey for a soothing finish.$3.50Tropical Iced Tea
Our Tropical Iced Tea blends fragrant Rose petals for a floral lift, the invigorating warmth of fresh Ginger, and the light, clean base of Green Tea. It's exotic, refreshing, and beautifully balanced$3.50Hot Tea
$3.00
Oolong Lemonade
The perfect balance: the bright, tangy kick of fresh lemon combined with the smooth, subtly floral notes of premium Oolong tea.$4.00
Thai style Hibiscus
$4.50Longan Sweetened Drink
Refreshing, non-caffeinated, sweetened Longan Infusion (Nam Lamyai) served cold with ice$5.00
All hours
| Sunday | 12:00 pm - 8:15 pm |
| Monday | 10:30 am - 8:15 pm |
| Tuesday | 10:30 am - 8:15 pm |
| Wednesday | 10:30 am - 8:15 pm |
| Thursday | 10:30 am - 8:15 pm |
| Friday | 10:30 am - 8:15 pm |
| Saturday | 12:00 pm - 8:15 pm |
Restaurant info
Busaba Garden Thai Cuisine inspired by two friends from a small town in Thailand have created a cozy spot serving delicate and comforting dishes. Every meal is crafted with care in our humble kitchen, where we bring warmth, tradition, and the true taste of home and heart.
Location
3246 West Foster Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625