If you’re looking for a quick Thai fix in the Galleria area—try Thai Express! After my inaugural visit a few months back, I’ve been dining in (actually, outside) and picking up takeout ever since. And it’s not just the food—owner Thuy Tran is so effervescent and friendly you’ll feel like you’ve made a new friend within seconds of her greeting. I ordered online last time (Thuy “scolded” me for not calling and saving money), as we were once again on the cusp of indoor dining restrictions, and I decided not to chance it. My green curry with chicken was ready in minutes; the kitchen is fast, frenetic, fresh, and because it’s entirely family-run—very friendly. They consistently ask, “How is your food?” and always with a smile. The curry was mild, as per my request (I probably would go at least medium next time), and the vegetables had snap, indicating they were freshly cut and cooked. I also ordered shrimp spring rolls: maybe the easiest way to eat a healthy salad on the run. The rice paper wrap was bursting at the seams with lettuce, carrots, bean sprouts, cilantro, mint, shrimp, and house-made peanut sauce. Call Thuy, order online (her scolding is the friendliest ever), or dine on the premises when possible for a fast, fresh Thai fix.