A Fuengirola restaurant says help from businesses on its pedestrianised street made it easier for the family behind it to find their feet in Spain. Thai Garden is on Calle del Castillo, where neighbouring venues offered practical assistance as the restaurant opened and began operating.
Ying, whose family runs the restaurant, said nearby businesses helped them navigate Spanish paperwork and day-to-day challenges. She singled out Tomate Algo for advice on administrative matters, while the Old London Pub accepted deliveries when Thai Garden was closed.
Pueblo Pizza also offered advice and practical help, according to Ying. Next-door venue El Fuente de Orinoco helped get the restaurant’s television working in time for the World Cup. Ying described the assistance as important while the family was building its business.
Thai Garden opened with two chefs and one waitress. The team has since grown to five chefs and five waitresses, the report said. The family’s stated aim remains to serve Thai food and offer the hospitality they associate with Thailand, with food as a way to bring people together.
Calle del Castillo is pedestrianised, and the restaurant has an outdoor terrace as well as indoor dining. The source describes the street as a relaxed setting where families can eat and children play; dogs are also welcome at Thai Garden.
The restaurant is reported to open every day from 1pm to 10.30pm. Customers can eat in, use the terrace or order delivery through Glovo and Uber Eats. These details may be useful for residents and visitors looking for dining options in central Fuengirola.
The account is based on a single published report, which attributes the descriptions of neighbours’ help and the restaurant’s growth to Ying. No further details about the opening date or the venues’ arrangements were provided.