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Nº 131 in 699 in Central Bedfordshire

Nº 11 of 49 Indian in Central Bedfordshire

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We go to Blue Orchid about eight times per year and have done for a few years now. Never had a bad meal. Great all year but especially in summer when tables are arranged around the out door pool. Pure magic. The decor is superb, the staff are most helpfull and dressed in great style. Not expensive and well worth going to.Will be back for New Years Eve and throughout 2025

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Daydream28447024048 . 2024-12-19

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Lovely Thai / Indian restaurant, we chose the set meal B for 2 which was lovely, crispy duck pancakes to start which was a very decent portion. Flowed by a combination of 5 other dishes from beef, chicken and prawns rice etc which was ample for 2 people and we couldn't eat it all. The service was toooo good from start to finish and my only criticism was the quick turn around from the starter's finishing and the main course which was literally 5 minutes and we didn't have time to enjoy the 1st course and breath a little. Finished off by coffee, the ambiance was nice and relaxing. Hot wipes + chocolates with the bill followed with no compulsory service charges added or asked for which was a pleasant surprise. It was packed out the time we left which was no surprise as the food and service is 1st class and will definitely be recommending to friends and family.

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Joe E . 2024-12-15

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Absolutely excellent place to come to when I'm staying away at the hotel next door. The staff greet you really well - ladies always smiling and well presented. Two ladies are a credit to the business. Food is excellent and I love the lamb bhuna. I can sit and grab a quick drink whilst I wait.

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Tony Birchall . 2024-11-21

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Lovely take-away. Much prefer this place locally and take my food to the comfort of my own hotel room. Staff are so hospitable and food is lovely and well priced. I can sit and have a bottle of beer whilst I wait for food to be freshly done. Always greeted exceptionally well by the lovely ladies who are very well presented. Excellent - I love the lamb bhuna!

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Tony B . 2024-11-21

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Great food. AMAZING service! One of our favourite places to eat in the area.

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Demi Harper . 2024-11-09

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Very good Thai and Indian dishes.

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Shafiq Mumani . 2024-11-03

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Had the pleasure to visit the blue orchid last night. Monday night is Thai food only. Had an amazing massaman curry, whilst my colleague had a beef penang curry. The food was amazing in presentation & very tasty. It was so good, we booked for tonight to try the Indian menu. The staff are well presented and polite, and very customer focused. The restaurant is really well presented in traditional decor of Asia.

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Kevin B . 2024-10-29

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48th wedding anniversary meal with friends, food was delicious as usual! This is the 2nd year we have had our anniversary meal here, so good that we have to come back! Sad that we weren't able to eat outside due to the rain as the outside eating area is lovely! We'll be back in December to celebrate my daughter's special birthday!

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cherrycromarty . 2024-10-17

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We were swayed to go here by previous reviews, but still not convinced it would be amazing Thai food for a place in the middle of a small town. We were pleasantly surprised and thoroughly impressed by the quality of food, Penang curry and Tom Yum were delicious. Great and friendly service from the staff. Full halal menu as well, which served us well. Wouldn't hesitate to visit again the future when passing through the area!

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Nabila Ahmad . 2024-10-12

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Love the food here, and the option to have Thai or Indian food is great for a mixed group

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Emma Pattie . 2024-09-24

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I visited Blue Orchid for my birthday, hoping for a memorable experience, but I left feeling thoroughly disappointed. The restaurant is a 30-minute drive from where I live, but I had chosen it because of the beautiful terrace with a water feature, which looked like the perfect setting for an outdoor meal. Since it was late September, I made a booking for noon, specifically requesting a table outside to take advantage of the warm weather. Unfortunately, upon arrival, we were told that the terrace wasn’t open, not because of the weather, but simply because the staff "couldn't be asked" to serve outside. This was extremely frustrating, as I had made the outdoor seating request clear in my booking and also because there were only 3 tables occupied in the restaurant. I would not have chosen to drive that far or asked my friends to join me if I had known we’d be seated inside. Despite my protests, all I received was a polite apology, but no real effort to accommodate my request. The food itself was very average. We ordered e.g. a Seafood Platter for two as a starter, but it tasted like something from the frozen section of a supermarket, deep-fried without any care. It didn’t reflect the flavors I would expect from Thai cuisine. My main course, a red Thai curry, was decent but unremarkable and left me still feeling hungry afterwards. The only redeeming moment was when they brought out a complimentary dessert to acknowledge my birthday, which was a thoughtful touch. However, the overall experience left much to be desired, and I won’t be returning. It was an unfortunate way to spend what should have been a special day.

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Amiable K . 2024-09-23

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Nice food, great location as we stayed at the Best Western hotel next door, very attentive staff. A very busy restaurant but they managed to accommodate us quickly.

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tinkerbell539 . 2024-09-22

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My recent visit to Blue Orchid Thai Restaurant was exceptional. The inviting ambiance and friendly staff set the stage for a delightful meal. The food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented, with just the right balance of spices. Service was prompt and attentive, making the entire experience smooth and enjoyable. For a truly authentic and delicious Thai dining experience, Blue Orchid is a fantastic choice.

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Aarti Batavia . 2024-09-21

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This is a hidden gem of a Thai restaurant. It's so good, I've been twice within the space of a month! Highly recommend the Pad Thai with chicken .. add squeeze lemon juice on top for an extra zing. Also, the Yellow Curry, plus the Rice Noodles with Lamb are delicious. 😋 They accept Tastecard, but you’ll need to book ahead first. Check the app or website for the latest requirements. I'll be going back again!!

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Adelaide Nxumalo . 2024-09-20

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Based on your response and lack of accountability i'm changing my rating to a 1.00 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Very disappointing experience. My partner and I came here to celebrate our 9 year anniversary with a booking at 7.30. Instead of seating us on arrival, we were made to wait in the lobby for 30 minutes, with constant people banging into us! And not just us, other people had the same experience, with one man pointing out that he has elderly parents with him, but the staff just shrugged it off leaving them and us waiting. The worst part, was that multiple large groups of people with much later bookings just walked in and were seated immediately. This is EXTREMELY disrespectful to your customers, as you clearly value the money more, rather than supplying a good customer service. If I turned up 30 minutes late to most restaurants without giving notice, they would either charge a no-show fine or decline to offer service. The fact you think it acceptable for customers to wait 30 minutes for a table when they made a reservation is really shocking! The only reason we got a table in the end was because I told the barman (after complaining multiple times) that we were leaving! It took 20 minutes just to get a drink, we had to ask for crackers (while everyone else had them placed on their tables immediately), napkins were dirty..... just goes on... Food I don't really have any complaints over, the soup was amazing which is why you don't have a 1-star. We've been coming here for 9 years to celebrate our anniversary and also valentines day every year, but I doubt we will be back after this... They knocked 10% off our meal for the "inconvenience". My partner didn't want me to make a scene on our anniversary there so i'm leaving the feedback here.

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Markus Milligan . 2024-09-19

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The best restaurant in the area. Food and service always impeccable. We celebrated my son’s 18th birthday at the weekend. The staff made the occasion really special. Thank you as always for great food and great service 😃

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Lisa Clark . 2024-09-18

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We were greeted by the lovely host on entry. We had one of the set menus, the food was delicious. Looking forward to going again.

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Rose Wilson . 2024-09-09

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If you're a Thai cuisine aficionado like myself, Blue Orchid Restaurant is a delightful place to visit. We opted for a set menu during our visit, which showcased a variety of dishes, all of which were above average in taste and presentation. The standout for me was the papaya salad—crisp, fresh, and bursting with flavor; truly great, despite my tardy photo that didn't do it justice as we had already begun to indulge. The atmosphere at Blue Orchid enhances the dining experience further, contributing to an enjoyable evening out. The ambiance is vibrant and well-suited for both casual dinners and special occasions. Overall, the food was good across the board with some real highlights like the papaya salad. For those who appreciate Thai cuisine, Blue Orchid Restaurant offers a culinary experience that's well worth exploring.

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David Cummins . 2024-09-08

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Visited Blue Orchid this evening sitting at the top, in the garden above the pond. The atmosphere and ambiance were second to none, the food was exceptional and the staff well and truly looked after us. In my opinion Blue Orchid is the best in the Milton Keynes and surrounding area, will most definitely be re visiting asap10/10 in everything…..

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Jeff Buey . 2024-08-28

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Exceptional food, service and ambience.

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Mark Niederman . 2024-08-27

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Couldn't believe my eyes seeing the beautiful pagoda. Must go and try again. Booking the most desired seats is essential.

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Jenny G . 2024-08-27

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Fifty minute drive today Tuesday for lunch to find it closed, despite website advising to the contrary. If they cannot be bothered to keep their website factual what attitude to customer service do they have in their restaurant?

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Mike M . 2024-08-27

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As usual delicious authentic Thai food. Great choice of wines and a good atmosphere

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brian riley . 2024-08-20

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Completely disappointing - booked Sunday lunch in the garden, arrived and garden closed as they said it was too cold, strange as 24 degrees with no wind. Som tom weak and watery, despite asking for it spicy. Asked before I ordered whether they cooked with Thai basil, as per the menu, and was assured they did, but arrived with Italian basil so tasted awful. If you like authentic Thai, there are much better places so would not recommend at all.

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Sue Blackman . 2024-08-18

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Amazing restaurant. Food is exceptional. Service is always good. Great outdoor area in the summer as well.

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Jack Bartlett . 2024-08-15

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The food and atmosphere was lovely. The only downside was we paid nearly £10 for 2 x pints of carbonated water with lime cordial - not sparkling.... Soda. The wine was cheaper.

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Sorcha Monaghan . 2024-08-14

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After searching online and seeing the posted photos we decided to give this place a go. As a group of 7 people, to make payment easier we all decided on the set menu option. The food was tasty but arrived in sharing bowels, portions sizes were mean. Taking food felt uncomfortable as there was not enough to go round. Even rice, which costs pennies, was on short supply. We had a Mcdonalds on the way back home . We will not be returning here again, unless we are all on restricted calories!

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Journey43487771373 . 2024-08-13

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Lovely meal, great service. What more could you ask for. Great choices on the menu. Staff very friendly and basically couldn't find fault.

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Teri Scott-Lewis . 2024-08-09

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We came to this restaurant on saturday 3rd august .We were a party of 6 and we were given a lovely table in the garden at the rear of the restaurant. For those of you that havent been here before ,this is a really authentic Thai experience that becomes even more spectacular when the sun goes down and the lights go on . The food is amazing ,service attentive (even though the place was packed ) and we all agreed that we had a great night boosted by the amount of wine we consumed !!! When the bill arrived we were all amazed at the real value for money we had received. To add to this I left my quite expensive sunglasses when we left but on returning next day they had found them and kept them aside for me. I personally feel this is one of the best restaurants in the area and you dont just go there for a meal you go for the experience. Highly recommend !!

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Pete F . 2024-08-05

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Excellent food and service. Reasonable prices

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Terrence Newey . 2024-08-05

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We took a friend here who was visiting from the States to show off our local eateries, when we arrived there was clearly a big celebration going on as the whole of the out door seating area was closed off, clearly all of that evenings resources had been dedicated to serving and tending to this party at the expense of the inside diners, the food was below par, and the service was appalling, how disappointing the whole experience was. The fairest thing to have done would to have just closed the place to walk ins and not taken bookings for that evening

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John . 2024-08-05

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Booked table for 7 adults. We all decided on the fixed menu as it seemed good value. The dishes were served in sharing bowls, the meat dishes shared between 3 would bearly feed a single person. And the rice portions were even less, this made for a uncomfortable experience not wanting to take more food. We had a McDonald's on the way home (and it was satisfying) The restaurant is nice with a calm relaxing atmosphere shame they feel cutting back on portion sizes will bring customers back! I won't be a returning customer.

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Toni J . 2024-07-27

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Outside dining in a beautiful setting. Food was lovely but no authentic desserts so only a four.

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Paul Oliiver . 2024-07-25

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A very warm welcome and comfortable surroundings with great service and excellent food.

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Ian McKillop . 2024-07-18

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A wonderful little restaurant in Aspley Guise. The manager is an extremely friendly Thai lady who chatted with us. The staff are also all very friendly and provided excellent service. The food itself was delicious, and we found very authentic after recently visiting Thailand. The panang curry is a must try! The restaurant itself is a small place with only a handful of tables, but the ambience inside is very relaxed and comfortable. I'd definitely go again. The only thing I'd say to change would be to add more Thai desserts to the menu!

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Sam Farhan . 2024-07-12

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Great food, service and atmosphere

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hugh jackson . 2024-07-11

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Excellent food, excellent service and beautiful garden! Now my local!

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Aurora Cano . 2024-07-09

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I really like this place. Located just in between bedford and Milton keynes. The food is of the highest quality. I really enjoyed the chicken skewers also green Thai curry and jasmine rice. They also do a nice Thai drink. There is parking but if it's busy you might have to park on the road.

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MMR A . 2024-07-05

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Have dined here a number of times with my family and every time the food is fresh and delicious. Honestly we’ve had a good part of the Thai menu so I couldn’t list every dish. (Never tried the Indian food) The stand out ones for me though are: - The chargrilled duck - Prawn tom yum soup - Sizzling plate steak although this has a tendency to arrive overdone whenever we ask for it medium rare. The flavour is incredible though. - Sweet and sour prawns. I’m not sure if there is a new chef, because everytime we’ve been, the taste of this has been great but the batter of the prawns tends to fall off. Our most recent visit a couple of weeks ago, the batter was much much better and didn’t fall off. I don’t really choose to have dessert here because most of them are the pre made ones. The chocolate fudge cake was a bit dry, it’s a good job it was doused in sauce. The specialty (Thai) ones are fresh and tasty but not really my thing unless I fancy it on the day. Only thing I find odd is that a staff member almost judged the amount of food we were ordering? Asking us: “Are you going to finish all of that?” It’s a little off putting when you’re trying to enjoy your meal and why should it matter so long as we are paying for it? FYI - we did finish it all. Even if we didn’t we would pack the left overs to finish the next day. The outside gardens are really lovely to sit in during the summer evenings. Very unique. Indoors is a bit more cramped with a more standard restaurant vibe but nothing wrong with it at all.

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Ayesha Vardalia . 2024-07-01

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Excellent food, excellent service and a lovely calm atmosphere.

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Nick Pacey . 2024-06-23

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Brilliant food and service. Definitely recommend and will be returning.

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Karl Lynn . 2024-06-23

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Sadly this once excellent restaurant has turned into a posh canteen...food is still as good , service good but the owner is greedy and just wants covers.. I spent £90 with tip(2 people) in an hour..they stand over you asking if you've finished..it's not the staffs thought but the owner..we could see him pointing at us telling staff to move us on...they were visibly upset when asking for a 10 minute break before our mains. I know places lost a lot of money on the lockdown but is this the way to recoup those losses. No. Ok it's 24th September 2021.. rang to book a table for tomorrow evening..no problem...oh yes. I was told I could have a table for 1 hour, possibly 1 hour and 15 minutes.. that's 45 minutes less than the response I got to say we give you 2 hours... 22nd June 2024 Having spent a fair amount on the outdoor sining area, they now only want you outside. Turn away loyal customers who would rather eat inside... Please offer the choice!

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Graham Clark . 2024-06-22

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Great service. Our first time here but recommended by my partner’s daughter. Food was good. Fab soup to start and a stir fried chicken dish for main.

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Sairdixon . 2024-06-15

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It had been a while since my last visit and I was not disappointed. I just love this place. The staff, the food, the ambiance is always 5* I could not recommend this place highly enough. If you're in the area it's a must for dinner. Thanks everyone for a lovely evening :-)

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Virginia . 2024-05-20

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From the moment we arrived at this very nicely decorated restaurant we felt relaxed. Although in my eyes it was very busy the staff were still attentive without being intrusive. When the food arrived I thought I was in Gourmet heaven. We had Thai and it was absolutely delightful. We will most definitely be returning and if you haven't been, you need to.

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Dreaming Life Away . 2024-05-19

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Lovely staff , beautiful restaurant food good.

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Pauline Pilkington . 2024-05-18

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Vegan food was absolutely amazing in flavour and the service felt very personal I will definitely be eating at this fine establishment again

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Andre Hunter . 2024-05-05

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I loved the green curry and the service was top!

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kevin nator700 . 2024-04-22

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Lovely atmosphere. Great service and food was very good. We had thai but they do serve indian food aswell.

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S E . 2024-04-17

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Beautiful place and lovely staff . unfortunately the main was not great. Ordered lamb passandar advertised as a medium spice dish , one I don't normally order . More like a korma, seemed very rushed and very tough lamb. Didn't fit the description and not nice . Expect a good curry to have soft lamb . Very hard to chew . Staff apologised and were lovely , it didn't make up for the deception of the description .

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Emma k . 2024-04-12

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Great Restaurant. Really like the panang curry, we always get it when we come.

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Fahd Al-kheralla . 2024-04-08

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Lovely interior Felt a bit rushed was my daughters 25th birthday table felt odd not really enough room for 5 of us

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Mark Jessup . 2024-03-30

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The service was AMAZING! The food was quick and flavourful and the staff were extremely kind and understanding. The peaceful piano music in the background also provided a calm atmosphere. There is also an option to sit in the outside in the garden but only available in the summer I think. Overall, This is one the best restaurants I have visited. Definitely recommend.

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Ian Chan . 2024-03-29

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This is my favorite local Thai. Food last Friday was excellent as usual. Particularly enjoyed starter of grilled king prawn on vegetables and the sweet and sour duck this visit

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Tracey Horrocks . 2024-03-14

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Highly recommend. Great food. Just remember to book as you might not get a table.

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Bob (Frozen) . 2024-03-14

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Returning customers! Attended twice within a few weeks it was that tasty. First visit was a large family meal. Service was great, food was amazing and all reasonable prices. I loved it so much my partner and I returned a week or so later. Again great food, lovely atmosphere.

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OliverMichael89 . 2024-03-12

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Disappointed with booking a table for mothers day I like to visit here for the Indian menu , every visit they only come out with the Thai menu , which on this visit it was only the Thai being served till 5.30 I would t have booked if I’d how known should have stated on the online booking Starters were ok Noddle dish was nothing great It was so cold in here too Unfortunately to avoid this disappointment over menu / times etc I’ll go to the Indian restaurant

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Kelly B . 2024-03-11

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I love the food and lovely stuff perfect service. I recommend this place

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Ahmed Zidan . 2024-03-10

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Highly recommend Thai food absolutely delicious and very beautiful. Would be great in summer too.

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Darshna Panchal . 2024-03-07

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We came for Valentines Day and there was a set menu that we thoroughly enjoyed. We ordered the mixed platter to start which contained chicken wings, sweetcorn fritters, duck spring rolls, prawns and chicken satay. We loved the chicken wings and sweetcorn fritters the most. Then for mains, we had the lamb shank massaman and chicken penang. Both dishes were fresh, full of flavour and well presented. Then for dessert they brought out a big slice of cake to share. We would definitely recommend this place

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Leanna S . 2024-02-18

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Very decent prices considering the food. Couldn't do enough for you

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Lauren Pollock . 2024-02-18

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Good place to eat. Been there first time. Great atmosphere. Parking was a little difficult on very busy days. Strongly recommend going. Little on the pricey side but worth it.

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JLF . 2024-02-13

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Lovely food served by attentive and polite staff.

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Andrea McCormick . 2024-02-07

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It was my first time tonight and I have to say the food was superb, decor and ambience is absolutely stunning and it really feels like I'm back in Thailand.The green curry is absolutely delicious as well as other dishes like pad Thai and the fried rice, just spot on! The staff were very friendly and helpful and I will be back soon!

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Ryan Leung . 2024-01-28

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Lovely meal ,but felt so rushed ,2 hour slot, but after less than 1 and a half hours we were asked to sit in lounge ,I do not expect this when paying £144 for a meal for 2 !!,such a shame ,obviously bums on seats are more important than customer needs, so very dissatisfied, will not be returning as I had expected better ,definitely not recommend for discerning diner and will not return or recommend,I also expect that I will not get a reply to this review .

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julie Beales . 2024-01-27

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lovely ambience, superb food and attentive, friendly service - choice of Indian or Thai food - went for Thai this evening and highly recommended

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Paul N . 2024-01-23

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Usual delicious food and attentive service from this local gem of a restaurant

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Pete Jones . 2024-01-22

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My first time visit and was excellent in all aspects. The staff were excellent Thank you Blue Orchid

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Yolanda French . 2024-01-21

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Me and my girlfriend came to this restaurant on recommendation after we couldn’t go to London for dinner, and have to say it was probably better than most places we’ve been in London! Service was above 10/10 and couldn’t fault the lovely people that work in there. I didn’t get the waiters name but he was good. Would 100% recommend to anyone asking about places to eat out at. The interior was perfect and you can dress up nicely and fit in great (my girlfriend wore heels and felt comfortable.) Food was brilliant and came in good time. Very good prices and would have been happy to pay more imo for the overall experience. Will definitely go back!

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charliew12345678910 . 2024-01-21

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Always a great experience. Good service, excellent food, and decent prices. Outdoor dining under cover of a pagoda in the summer/pandemic. Good vegan and vegetarian options. Parking limited, but sometimes spaces on surrounding streets. Parking at village hall probably not a good idea anymore as it gets locked up.

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Chris Dent . 2024-01-20

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Such a beautiful place to visit, decor and atmosphere is great, the food is fantastic, the service is welcoming and friendly, would recommend.

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Chelsea B . 2024-01-20

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Building & design was great. Service was very good. Food authentic & very nice tasting, good portion sizes. A nice little treat at the end of the meal the staff surprised my mum with a bday treat with candles & we all sang Happy Birthday.., was a nice touch & appreciated.

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Katenutz32 . 2024-01-07

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During my stay at the hotel beside them, I was thrilled to have tried this restaurant twice during my stay! The food is INCREDIBLE! Never have I been so satisfied with flavours, price, atmosphere, service and concern for my allergy! When I went first my myself, they were very kind and greeted me and didn't mind seating me alone. At the end of the meal I was offered a hot towel and a chocolate. I felt like royalty! It was so fancy! The inside decor is stunning, so beautiful and transports you into another world entirely. So charming we will be making a special trip back just to enjoy it again for a date night! A few nights later we ordered take out to bring back to the hotel. We ordered Chicken Phad Thai and mixed veg in soya sauce. My husband wanted to make sure it wasn't oyster sauce as they do have it on the menu and I am allergic to shellfish. I did let them know as I placed the order. When I called back to triple check, they not only actually checked with the chefs, but also assured me it was in soya sauce and a broth, no oyster sauce and also didn't include prawn crackers for me as they wanted to be safe!!! BEST. MIX. VEG. I've ever had in my life! The fresh garlic is outstanding and makes quite the difference and impact on flavours! My husband is a qualified chef and he was so pleased, we almost called back to place another order! Simply divine, if you want a lovely meal with very reasonable prices, I HIGHLY recommend this place!!!! Best meal I had all holiday! Thank you thank you can't wait to come back! <3

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Elizabeth Colter . 2024-01-03

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Ate here whilst staying overnight at the hotel next door. Beautiful restaurant. The food was amazing and the service outstanding. Highly recommend and will most definitely visit again.

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Dhatmk . 2023-12-30

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Without a shadow of a doubt the best Chicken Pad Thai I have ever eaten. Fantastic quality and value.

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Tristan Brosens-Doy . 2023-12-23

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Myself and my partner went in December for a very rare spontaneous date. The parking is down the side. The restaurant is honestly beautiful inside, the service with a smile and is just so nice and calming. Truly is one of the best places around milton keynes and the surrounding areas for food. I didn't get to see their nature garden due to the season but you must must try their food and atmosphere. The food is is unbelievable and there are dishes for myself and my partner who is vegetarian. Food comes in reasonable time and the price is also very reasonable. Give it a go!

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Daryl s . 2023-12-21

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Lovely food, lovely staff, lovely setting! I can't wait to go back

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Loz Sawbridge-Praties . 2023-12-19

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Lovely meal with very attentive carrying staff

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Akaash 111 . 2023-12-17

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Fantastic as usual,lovely food lovely service

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Dianne Richards . 2023-12-09

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The restaurant is lovely and has a private car park, but the food and service were lacking sadly. Good selection of drinks and an extensive Thai menu. The waiters didn’t have a grip in the service which was slow and we were left with dirty main course plates in front of us for over 20 mins and ignored by the waiting staff. Food was average and my dining partners yellow curry was far too hot for what was described as a mild dish. The deserts were factory made curry house type and a disappointment. This really needs to be a 2 star review but I’m feeling generous and the restaurant setting is marvellous. The place is quite small and cramped. Book in advance.

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AndrewPSmith . 2023-12-05

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Easy to get to the restaurant. Parking spaces are available adjacent to the restaurant and on the opposite road. The interior was beautiful and felt very magical! We were greeted by a lovely lady and did not have to wait very long to be seated. The staff were kind and understanding when we suddenly had to leave early during our booking. The atmosphere was inviting and peaceful. We had the thai curry, lamb pieces, chicken satay, and grilled chicken sizzler, prawn crackers and some drinks. The bill was reasonably priced. Everything but the duck is halal which we were happy about! The only con is the seating area (very close to other tables).

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Humna Nassar . 2023-11-28

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Awful experience start to finish. seated in the middle of an Isle was walked into at least 3 times. Staff had no idea about the menu when asked questions. This was our first time here so we were unsure of what to get so wanted some guidance. When the starters were brought out I immediately noticed a long hair in my food. They took this away and brought the same plate back out. No apologies given. Dinner was fine nothing special, no one checked to see if we had the correct food or if everything was okay during. I had booked this meal for a birthday and there was no acknowledgment of that at all. Will not be returning.

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elis m . 2023-11-25

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Food was no better than any other Thai Chinese I ate. So won’t be back. Nice setting and environment though.

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Doloresa Burneckyte . 2023-11-18

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Lovely food, staff were friendly and attentive 😋 delicious

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Joanne H . 2023-11-18

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The best Thai food I've had. Very good food all around and great service, staff are very polite and considerate.

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Dilwar Miah . 2023-11-17

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Been a go to for many years. Chicken pad thai is personal favourite.

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Munawar Mannan . 2023-11-17

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Such a lovely experience, staff were extremely polite and welcoming and their thai food is just to die for... the starters are all amazing, the prawn toast is just 10/10

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Abdul Wahhab . 2023-11-17

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Fantastic food, great service and a lovely buzzing atmosphere

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Eilish Schopp . 2023-11-14

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The team was very attentive, celebrated my brother in law birthday, 20 people party. Food amazing, my first time at Blue Orchid. Highly recommend.

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Thiago Cancello . 2023-11-02

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Absolutely amazing. 1st class service, amazing food & very reasonably priced. We would highly reccommend & will definitely eat here again.

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Tooth Fairy . 2023-10-24

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Celebrated a birthday at the restaurant. Good food. Good service. Not too expensive.

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Husein Chasmawala . 2023-10-13

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Fantastic dinner last night, the staff were attentive and friendly. Food was amazing as always. We went for a birthday and they brought out ice cream and dessert complimentary for the whole table which was a lovely touch. Will be going back again and again, can’t recommend enough.

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Freya M . 2023-10-08

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Great place, great food! Capable of supporting Gluten intolerances and Coeliac. I had lettuce wraps with my duck and the sizzling main was scrummy too! Parking is awful. You literally are better off parking up the road somewhere and having a 5 minute walk to the place, unless you are really lucky.

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Mike Valentine . 2023-10-07

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This restaurant does both thai and indian food. Both menus are fantastic but i find myself ordering the Indian every time i go in the last few years as its my favorite of the two. Lovely atmosphere and the food is 10/10 but its still excellent value for money. I hope it never changes. My favourite indian restaurant.

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Fanofquality . 2023-10-07

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Owing to a family member being immobile we had to opt for the Takeaway option. Unfortunately, the food was truly awful and looked and tasted as if had been recycled from an all day buffet. Apart from the Panang Curry, none of the dishes had any taste of distinctive Thai spices and aromas. The Thai Dim Sum were a solid mass that had been microwaved to death. The Rice was chalky and not cooked adequately and the Prawn Crackers would not have been out of place if used as packaging in an Amazon delivery box!!! This was all very disappointing, especially as we have eaten here in the past and always enjoyed it. If we had been served this in the Restaurant I would most certainly have sent it back. Sadly, a birthday celebration ruined!!!

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Sean O . 2023-09-28

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Lovely place. dad's night out. friendly & helpful staff. lovely setting

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Benjamin Smoke . 2023-09-27

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Starters and main was simply wonderful. We had the spicy drunken noodles and it was out of this world. Mahin Ahmad was really nice and welcoming. Great service and we will be coming back soon.

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Amar Singh . 2023-09-25

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Absolutely brilliant! The service was quick and polite, the waiters were at hand whenever we needed something and the food was served piping hot and fresh. The food… was absolutely delicious! I would 100% recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for something different and very reasonably priced!

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Juliette B . 2023-09-24

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Really enjoyed the food. Staff friendly and helpful. They have a wonderful garden at the back.

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Angelika Barclay . 2023-09-23

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Fifteen of us had a reunion dinner in the Blue Orchid. The staff were friendly and very helpful (we are all over 70, some over 80) and even opened the back door to help us leave more easily. We had pre ordered set meals and the food was all hot and tasty. Everyone enjoyed the variety offered. No complaints, and we may even return next year.

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susanmj . 2023-09-19

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