thai orchid in Preston

What a fabulous find. Greeted by the most delightful host and seated immediately (despite being very busy). Fabulous authentic menu, with expert guidance of all dishes, if needed. Very sensibly priced food and drinks. Will absolutely return…very soon!

Stunning cocktails posh food nice chairs and tables good communication chatting to waiters been good day atmosphere x

Lovely ambience with this family run business. Front of house was really knowledgeable and friendly advising us of the heat of the curries. Had the ginger spiced Mojito which was the best I have ever had. Loved that we didn’t feel rushed with it seems only one sitting per table each night which makes a difference. Will definitely go again.

Absolutely fabulous meal at a family run business. Authentic thai, beautifully spiced, super portions, excellent quality meat and seafood, Knowledgable host to guide you through the menu. 10/10, will definitely be back very soon. Thank you for a lovely dining experience.

Posh cocktails posh food posh atmosphere and nice lights people are very friendly and helpful it was outstanding xxxxx

Highly recommended. Freshly cooked. Reasonable portion size. Authentic taste .Must visit place. Friendly staff. Prompt service

What an amazing place. Staff super friendly food amazing but make sure you gave nothing to eat all day as there is a lot of food. Restaurant is small so you need to book they squeezed us in as we were tourists. Definitely going back the next time we’re in Preston. If you haven’t been definitely try it but remember to book

The food was amazing and the service great. The decor could do with a little updating but don't let that put you off. The price was great for both food and drink. Would recommend.

If you want authentic Thai food, great service, a cosy atmosphere, I couldn't recommend Thai Orchard enough. The staff are very friendly and attentive. The portions of food are very big and we had to bring some home, but we aren't complaining, as it means we get to eat the amazing food all over again! The vegetable spring rolls and satay chicken starters are the best we've had. The pad thai was a huge portion and it was delicious. Can't stress how incredible the food is and can't wait to go back. Best Thai food I've had outside and even in Thailand!

The positives; My partners Massaman Curry was tasty as was the noodles. We could overhear other tables raving about their orders too, which makes me believe we just were unlucky this night perhaps. Negatives; Pork spare ribs were still frozen in the center. Knowing that they were precooked and reheated was off putting in itself. Obviously the staff were apologetic and it wasn’t the waiters fault. We did get some prawn crackers as compensation and the ribs knocked off our bill. The Thai red curry was bland and swimming with oil, I barely touched it so we shared the beef massaman , noodles & rice. Disappointing considering the reviews are so good but doubt I would return to try the place again.

Wow been visiting this restaurant for the past 25 years and am never disappointed. The food is as good as ever. The hot and spicy soup is surreal, the starters are so gorgeous and recommend the vegetable noodles along with the Pork in Thai green curry. We took what was left home and it was just as good for tea the day after. Staff are wonderful too and the chef! Wow she always provides generous portions of deliciousness.

Very quiet but service and food were excellent. There were four of us and each couple shared a different banquet for two, the food was outstanding and plentiful. If you enjoy Thai food, you should definitely visit the Thai Orchid.

Went Thai Orchid on 25/2/23 with my family - friendly place - only open on friday and saturdays so may be the reason was we were the only customers there- great concept as we got all the attention The food was super yummy. The startes were 10/10 - However the mains came and 4 out of the 5 dishes were cooked with scotch bonnet chillis - super super hot - they were kind ly offered to replace all of the food- but we declined and they offered extra drinks. If you go make sure you ask for the spice level you can take just in case. 5 star for the tastiness of the food Hema and family

Not seen many recent reviews so interested to see if reviews still valid. Excellent food served, which I would highly recommend, but in hindsight would share each portion as too much on the plate. Service was friendly and timely, with a short waiting period.

Flavour of the food was outstanding. You do wait a bit, but it’s worth it. Lived up to expectations, even surpassed them. Favourite thing we ordered was a pork, garlic and chilli soup.

The food 🥘 is fantastic ☺️☺️. The place was great 👍 not to busy. The service was very fast, nice people

Thai food is always my chosen cuisine when dining out so with having the Thai orchid on my doorstep i knew i have to give it a go. It looks dated outside and you question whether it is open or not but don't be put off by this, it is part of it's charm, you will see. The decor is also quite dated, a bit like your nana's living room but the waitresses are in traditional dress which i think is a wonderful touch. The food is gorgeous, i have to say that the Thai Orchid's satay chicken is the best i've had! The portion sizes are large so make sure you don't eat much throughout the day. You can take anything you don't manage to eat with you as they package it all up if you like. I organised a Christmas meal here i liked the food so much. They kept in very good communication with me when planning and set the reastaurant out so it would accommodate my party of 14. All my clients loved it and are keen to try more thai food.

Food is good, served hot and fresh. Very good servings. Staff are lovely, friendly and attentive. This restaurant has been going 20 years so the place good food with a new look. It’s a bit of a shame because overall it was decent, it was very quiet so not much atmosphere.

We last visited this restaurant about 20 years ago and nothing has changed. Food was absolutely beautiful. Plenty of choice and lots of food for the banquets. Staff were happy to box leftovers up for us to take home. Highly recommended, although decor a little dated! Thai Green Curry best I’ve ever had.

After months of trying to get in here I succeeded. Top food. Best Thai food I have have for an age. I would recommend to all except I don’t want to block my booking. We had a really good high quality and reasonably priced meal. Lucky it’s local

Terrible on the inside in terms of staff and service. Food was ok though not at par with most thai restaurants i've been to. The staff were busy on their phones so we had to call them at least five times to get their attention in order for us to order. Not a great value for your buck i should say.

Visited on Friday evening, beef Penang, Pad Thai and special fried rice. All superb and very tasty. A hidden gem of a restaurant and well worth a visit.

Visit regularly as a group and am always impressed with the quality and quantity of the banquets. Would filly recommend.

Called in at thai orchard on trip advisor advice an was not disappointed the food was really well made an full of flavour the portion size is huge everyone was leaving with doggy bag Alex was a great host really informative on the menu an made some good recommendations we defo be calling back here for our next thai meal the red curry was amazing

I visit the Thai Orchard regularly with my both my partner and/or friends and always enjoy it. The food is amazing and very good value. There is a lot of choice and thee staff will do anything to accommodate your needs. Alex, the young lad who works there has an excellent work ethic and is a lovely young man. Me and my partner visited the restaurant tonight for dinner, at the same time as some very obnoxious clientele. He managed situation very professionally and saved the evening for a number of people hoping to enjoy an evening. I would most certainly recommend this restaurant to anybody. CheersTom

What a treasure hidden away in Cannon Street! Called in for a meal and I can honestly say it's the nicest Thai food I've had. It's so tasty with generous portions. The service was excellent, we got a warm welcome and we're made to feel at home being asked what we liked and given recommendations which I cannot fault as they were all out of this world. I will certainly be returning on a regular basis

I came here for my partner's 30th birthday. We love traditional thai food, and this was perfect! Menu had a great range of dishes. Fresh and delicious food, great service, and it's very cosy inside. The team also very kindly arranged a cake for his birthday too after I asked for something as a treat. I will definitely come back again!

I won’t say this place is perfect, I’ll start by saying it is a bit rough around the edges:

Very small but cosy restaurant off the main area in the centre. Excellent food with a varied menu. Polite and friendly service.

Came to stay with my brother and his wife. They had both been to this restaurant before and had booked for dinner on Friday 16th March. Brilliant food one of the best Thai meals I have eaten. So helpful with the menu when we wished to change certain items. Solo good!!!

What to say. Feel sad place was quite. When I first went there was fantastic. The last visit previous to this was poor.

We were looking for a restaurant to celebrate my boyfriend’s birthday and came across this one on Trip Advisor. I booked via Facebook

Not that accustomed to Thai Food but decided to give it a try. Really enjoyed the food....tasty, good quality and plentiful. Service also very friendly....would return. Well done!!

He estado yendo a este restaurante por casi 20 años y nunca ha bajado la calidad. Sí, la decoración podría ser mejorado, pero ¿a quién le importa cuando la comida es excelente. Recomiendo las entradas y la sopa caliente y amarga que es simplemente delicioso. El servicio es amable y profesional. Me encanta este lugar. Bien recomendado

Presentamos en ella como entramos por la calle cannon en un sábado por la noche. Nos dieron una buena mesa junto a la ventana. Pedimos nuestras comidas que tenía una "Pandilla" con un plato de curry amarillo compartir para empezar. Buena comida y un personal estupendo. Joya escondida tranquila y agradable en el corazón de la ciudad gran ventaja para la ciudad muy bien hecho en el Thai Orchid sigan con el buen trabajo! !

Las orquídeas parece ser uno de esos secretos bien cuidado que algunas personas conocen pero que muchas personas obviamente no. He sabido por unos 6 años y mi pareja por 20 años ella piensa. Está escondido en una de las muchas calles laterales en el centro de la ciudad de Preston (Cannon Street) y se puede perder, pero tengo que decir que me alegro de que fue introducido.

La comida estupenda a precios normales pero tailandesa con especialmente grandes porciones! La última vez que fuimos sólo estaba abierto para las noches de viernes y sábados. No estoy seguro de si eso era un arreglo temporal o permanente. Escondido en una pequeña calle lateral. Excelente servicio. Han sido unas cuantas veces y sin duda volveré. Todas las entradas y pad Thai son especialmente buenas.

We came here as it was our friends turn to pick a venue but before that we hadn't even heard of the place. It's only a small venue and it is down a side street so without actually looking for it you wouldn't know it existed. But what I can say is, everyone who doesn't know about this is missing out. The food was absolutely delicious. Me and my partner had the mixed sharing platter to start which I would highly recommend as it lets you sample a bit of everything.

Found this little gem by chance on the internet. Friendly staff and excellent food. Will be returning.

Mi primera visita allí y ojalá me hubiera encontrado antes, el servicio es excelente y todo el personal tailandés. En primer lugar, mi cerveza favorita singha en un cristal esmerilado, un buen toque. Sólo tenía un plato principal pero era preciosa (langostinos al ajo con arroz jazmín).

Primera vez aquí y qué comida!! Había un banquete y quedé muy impresionado sólo abre los viernes y sábados, pero ambos estábamos impresionados con la calidad de la comida y servicio y definitivamente regresaremos muy recomendado 5 estrellas!!!!

Visitamos el sábado por la noche para hacer una obra. Yo había visto este restaurante poco antes, pero nunca visitado por razones que ahora me falta.

Only just joined trip advisor so this is a first review, but myself and partner have been coming here for 7 years now 3-4 times a year and we absolutely love it here. We always have banquet 3 and change a couple of the mains to more choices of our suiting. They always accommodate anything we ask for and the service is always polite and respectful. We have introduced friends over the years to this hidden gem and have they have never been disappointed. Give it a try (especially the starter platter) and I bet you won't be disappointed!

Found this place by scooting around for Thai restaurants near Preston as we were over that way and because of its reviews decided to book a table. You'd never know it was there, hidden on Cannon Street around the corner from Avenham Car Park.Met by a lovely young lady who showed us our seats, for a Friday it seemed quiet, but started to get busier. Went for one of the banquets and can quite honestly say we were not disappointed by any of it. Beautiful, clean and tasty food and well presented. Not expensive and not over facing (amounts are just the right size) even though we asked to take some home. There's a really good choice of food suitable for all, even caters for people with food intolerances. Would definitely visit again. The down side is they are only open two nights per week (small family run restaurant).

Ate here for the first time last night. We took advice from the web site and booked a table. We were met on arrival by a lovely young lady who was very attentive. We were given plenty of time to make our selection from the extensive menu, in the end we had the No.3 banquet. The food was absolutely smashing!! The flavours, aromas just wow! Real Thai food. The service was great and we were given ample time between courses. Still didn't manage to finish it all, so brought what was left home!! That's breakfast sorted!

Hidden down a side street in Preston but definitely worth a visit. Amazing Thai food, loads to eat especially on the banquets and very traditional.

On first arrival we were warmly greeted by the staff in traditional dress, they were extremely polite and attentive.We had the chicken balls and seafood soup for starters, both were excellent and just the right heat, spicy but fragrant, delicious. Mains were a beef in spicy oyster sauce, yummy and hot spicy pork, absolutely gorgeous! Thai fragrant rice which was good, all washed down with a nice bottle of Merlot all for 50 quid. Great value, great food, great staff we will be back. If you like Thai food this won't disappoint.

Food was fantastic! One of the best Thai restaurants I've ever been to. Girl at the door was in traditional dress, gave me a traditional greeting and could not have been more helpful or courteous throughout. Yes - as many of the other reviews say, this place needs some better promotion and better decor, it's outdated admittedly, but the food makes the scenery completely irrelevant! We had fish spring rolls, fish patties and chicken thai meatballs to start - my father had pad thai and I had prawn cashew with soft noodles for mains. Drinks prices are reasonable. Definitely visit this place you will not be disappointed! It's quirky and needs work but at the end of the day, you go to a restaurant for the food! and for that it's 5 out of 5. Worth a try for sure.

First ever visit to The Thai Orchid, which now only opens on Friday and Saturday. Like previous viewers I agree that it is like dining in my old mans dining room. Very very dated decor and furniture. However this does not take away from the fact that the service and food were first class. Great choice of banquets at very reasonable prices and the Al a carte choice is great. One thing to note is the portion sizes are huge so be careful of over ordering. Having said that they are quite happy to package up your left overs to take away.

i thought i had booked a table at another thai restaurant. when we turned up by taxi we had second thoughts about going in. the decor is not to our taste but it turned out that the food is really good. we had the sharing platter to start off and this soon put our minds and stomachs as ease. not a posh place but fantastic food

I booked a table here for a celebration. Booking the table was not the easiest as often we got no answer however we stuck at it and managed to get booked in. The restaurant is quite small and very homely, I have to agree with another poster it was a little like sitting in a friends front room. We saw two members of staff and they left us to it and attended to us when required. The Thai lady was very friendly and welcoming and reflected the kind and courteous mannerisms I experienced when visiting Thailand. She was helpful and advised us on the dishes. The young blonde lady was also friendly and quick to sort us out when we needed a top up on our drinks. We drank a very well priced bottle of Lindauer and couldn't grumble with it at all. It's not often you find this quality at the right price. I will definitely be going back for more, and hope its still on the menu. The sparkling wine list was a little sparse and I believe the addition of a well priced CAVA and Champagne would be well received, quite achievable with the offers in the supermarkets. Food wise we went for two different banquets, the soup was excellent and the starters went down well. Some of the items didn't cater to everyone's tastes however that's to be expected. I tried all the starters and all of them where nicely cooked and packed with flavour. Our mains came out and kept coming and again I enjoyed all the meals and it was nice to try the different dishes. We ordered an additional Sweet and sour dish and even with five of us eating we had enough to take out. Some of the reviews on here did worry me however now I have visited I will definitely be going back. Big thanks to the team can't wait to come back. :-)

been here several times not a posh restaurant but small family restaurant. food were delicious and their pad thai noodle is very delicious.

Food was amazing, service was outstanding. Amazing experience. Decor might be misleading but the food is unbeatable

Had a meal on the Saturday, tabled of 4 booked for 8pm and we were the only ones in until 8.30pm. Service was good however the food was appalling. We ordered the fish banquet for two and another mixes banquet for 2. The spicy soup was ok, mixed starters ok and the mains were poor. Hadn't been for a while so we're looking forward to the meal as our previous experiences were excellent. Left at 9.20pm and there were 2 other couples in the whole restaurant. I would not recommend it. Our total bill between the 4 of us was £142.40 which you'd expect to pay for a decent meal but not this time. Very disappointed.

Really Underated Gem in Preston. The Food and Service are second to none. Banquet and a Bottle of Really Nice Chardonnay comes to less than 50 quid for two and thats a great start. Been coming here for many years.Last night though the veg, might actually have been the nicest I have ever tasted.Superb, out of the way. Well worth the visit Staff are phenomenal!

OK. So the decor is dated (not in a particularly bad way; it just needs a spruce up). And there was some confusion over the wine list. My wife ordered a glass of house wine and chose one listed under 'house wine' only to be told she had picked one from the 'available by the bottle, only' list which meant we had to drink the bottle. This wasn't planned but the bottle was reasonably priced and was quite quaffable. Just something to be aware of.However, the food was excellent and very reasonably priced - a big plate of spare ribs to start with followed by yellow chicken curry and sticky rice - yum. Very full afterwards!This was on a Friday night - no need to book and the restaurant only had 2-3 other tables in use. It may have got busier later on but being tucked away down a side street does it no favours. The Thai Orchid is also only open Thurs-Sat evenings due to the 'economic climate' but we will certainly requent it again in future.

We were the first to arrive and were seated in the back of the restaurant. Agree with other reviews regarding chairs stacked up dated decor, however the friendly staff made up for this. We had a mixed starter to share which was a good size however it was all deep fried and not much colour. There Is a good selection of dishes which were tasty and again food portion sizes. Overall the food was nice but was expecting more based on previous reviews.

It really does seem like someone's living room. Pink wallpaper, 4sq feet toilet, chairs stacked up in the corner.BUT...we keep returning as this is some of the best food ever eaten. The staff are wonderful, the set meals (we had banquet 5) are excellent value - soup, 6 starters and three main course with rice for £25. You'll need to take some home which we always do, so out of bed now, and that's lunch sorted!If I could invest in this place and do it up a bit, I would, but for now, it's a great little secret for people who enjoy excellent cooking.Can't recommend highly enough.Kristian

The food here is excellent, The portion sizes are very large, every table seemed to take a doggy bag home. The starters served in chicken skin were amazing.The service and value could not be faulted.As for downsides, the decor needs updating, Coke cans on the table of a fine eating establishment look out of place, and please , please turn up the heating, we were freezing !!The Thai red curry ( no 34 ) was not what we expected, it was more of a peanut satay type dish. Maybe we read the menu wrong, maybe not. Overall we were really happy.

Another fabulously delicious meal at this quaint but lovely Thai Restaurant. The mixed starters are Divine especially the Chicken Satay and the corn cakes. The spicy soup is highly recommended and the mains faultless and there is so much, we took doggy bags home. Atmosphere can be quiet even Saturday but the service is spot on and with the food, what else do you need. Quality has never changed in over ten years.

Yes this restaurant is not the most glamorous, yes there are damp patches on the walls, the restaurant is slightly cold and the decor is dated, but so what?!...When me and my husband go for meals out we look for excellent service, incredible tasting food, a relaxing environment and reasonable prices. This restaurant ticks all of those boxes and the food is divine! If you wish to try this restaurant please don't be put off by the décor. This restaurant is most often empty inside as most people go for takeaways but I love this-this is a genuine Thai looking restaurant and I feel like I'm in Thailand when I eat there. I have been dozens of times and will continue to do so!

A group of us went here one evening for the first time- we uknow it or Preston. It was recommended by others but it really needs to know some things. My starter was horrible - tempura vegetables which was heavily battered & deep fried. Others who had meat dishes seemed to enjoy theirs.The green curry was good be it was very strong on the chillies! It spoilt the flavour. The funny thing was they wouldn't give us a jug of water! It was so unusual that we couldn't stop laughing- quietly. The poor waitress said her boss wouldn't let her give customers tap water? So we had to buy a jug of bottled water- they didn't even just give us the bottle but poured half of it out into a jug! The other thing is that it really needs redecorating - it was like sitting in some old closed-down hotel restaurant & very drab.

I have been coming to this restaurant for a few years now and I can honestly say that I've never had a bad meal here. The food is great quality, cooked to your liking and the portions are really big. The decor is a little dated - but don't let this put you off. Good value for money and a must-visit!

Sometimes you have to ignore the decor, occasional lack of professionalism & just admire a really proud hard working chef who produces all her efforts from scratch. I can truly say this is the best thai food I've ever eaten. From the spicy soup to the shared platter right through to the mains, absolutely awesome. Wine is cheap & more than quoffable but this place is purely about the wonderful food this hard working team churn out. Best place for food in town centre by a country mile.

When entering the building it looks evident that it's a venture in its naiscant stages, but this should not put you off because they have decorated it tastefully and obviously in accordance with thai traditions - and it provides very elegant and pleasant surroundings. I went shortly after opening time so it's difficult to pass comment on the speed of service as I was the only one in, but the staff were dressed in what would appear to be a traditional dress which I thought was a brilliant little touch. As for the food, the menu is extensive to cater for all tastes as well as providing banqueting options to get a taste of everything. The food was served promptly, appropriately and was immaculately presented and superb to taste. Big thumbs up from me - well done!!

I have been to many Thai restaurants way more elegant but we had a good evening here. We tried a starter which was a taste of many food types - rather too much food but it was fun discussing which ones we liked. The duck we ordered was very good. The restaurant was full on a Friday night - plenty of people coming and going, which added to the atmosphere. It is worth giving this restaurant a try then make your own mind up.

Really lovely food and attentive service! The quirky decor adds to the experience! The food is really authentic and anyone who says different is probably more used to eating at McDonalds!

Personally, I loved this place but I can understand some of the negative comments. The food I thought was lovely, even though I wasn't that adventurous. The decor is...peculiar. We were served by a woman who I presume is the owner or manager, and she was wearing a lovely handmade dress, which I thought was really nice to see. I will be going again because I like quirky restaurants, but I would definitely say try it once!

It Is amazing, the chef makes the food and "spring rolls". The staff greeted to our needs, it isn't just a Thai restaurant but the best Thai restaurant in Preston

When looking for a place to eat, Thai food is always a gamble. Pounding the streets if Preston for a restaurant my other half and I chanced upon the rather unassuming front of the 'Orchid and having read poor reviews previously were about to leave when we were overcome with a 'what the hell' attitude. Decor could truly be worked on, especially the shopfront and entrance, which are rather shabby in appearance. We went on a Saturday night so were surprised to find only two other tables were taken throughout the course of the evening. The quiet music added to the slightly eerie atmosphere so I wouldn't advise any first dates etc here.Service was reasonable, with the two lads obviously doing their best but when asked what they might recommend were unable to answer satisfactorily.The menu is awfully presented with small photos apparently dotted wherever the designer felt like it, most dishes have 'another favourite!!!' or 'very tasty' or some other quip beside them which I personally feel is a less than classy touch.However the food the menu fails so dramatically to represent was extremely good. The Chicken satay starter was cooked to perfection with a thick curried peanut sauce that -while different- was delightful. My partners soup looked equally delicious. The beef yellow curry for main was heavy and thickly spiced but not too hot. Coupled with a bowl of rice however was more than I could eat. While lacking in finesse the meal was extremely satisfactory. I have never taken a doggy-bag home from a restaurant before but the sheer amount of food left by two people was enormous. OverallThe meal came to 50GBP for two courses for two people inc. drinks. Not the classiest of places around but certainly not deserving the poor reports it recieved previously. If I had to go back again I wouldn't complain.

My partner and I went for a quiet / romantic meal here over the bank holiday weekend and were really pleased. We were nearly put off by the fact that other reviews have been less glowing recently and were a bit worried that perhaps through having to cut down on costs they had compromised on food quality but we saw no sign of it.We both loved our mains - although when the menu says hot it does mean it! My starter of fish cakes I found not quite to my taste but my partner had the tempura vegetables which were perfectly cooked and clearly extremely fresh. For two starters, two mains, two lemonades and one beer we paid £35. Everything was beautifully cooked and fresh, and the meat was decent quality, not fatty or grisly.As a previous reviewer said, my lemonade came in a can (with a glass) but as it was only £1 I really don't care! The decor is out-dated but clean. Service was friendly and just how I want it - the waiters kept an eye on us from a distance and came over as soon as eye contact was made when I wanted them but otherwise didn't hover.For me, although you can nit pick this restaurant did all the important things right; friendly service, quality food cooked with skill and obvious care and reasonable prices. I would definitely recommend and visit again.

I was do disappointed with our food I'm afraid!!! The mixed starter was so greasy and it could have jut been bought from a supermarket for all I knew. The main meal was of takeaway standard and we left most of it. There was no atmosphere at all but I have to say the lady working there was lovely!

We called last night for a 'posh' take away - we were celebrating so wanted something nice but couldn't be fussed with eating out. It has to be said that it isn't cheap - but it is so tasty and fresh and we would definately go again. The mixed starters give you a good selection from the menu and everything is cooked with fresh ingredients to authentic thai recipies. They were absolutely delicious and would have made a great meal on their own! For the mains we went for a chicken red thai curry which was so tasty and fresh, and a beef, basil and chilli main which was unusual but again so tasty with fresh ingredients. It's such a shame that this place seems so quiet and overlooked as the food and service (when we collected our meals) were fantastic. The lady there was so sweet and it's obvious that they really care about serving quality food to their customers. Overall i'd say if you fancy a change from the usual chippies and chinese take aways, and you don't mind splasing out a bit, it's definately worth a try. I would go back and try a meal in the restaurant as although it was dated I think the food speaks for itself!!

Meal OK. Service OK. Waitress quite nice. Spring rolls appeared bought in and not great. Both mains a little bland - lacked wow factor. We went here as we could not get a table at our usual, the Mews Thai in Poulton as we had not booked in time- Sadly the Thai Orchid was just not in the same league and quite a bit more expensive. We wouldn't go again.

We visited the Thai Orchid on our wedding Anniversary, the decision to go was based mainly on the reviews on Trip Advisor but also on our love of Thai food.I’m sorry to say that our experience wasn’t that good, on arrival they had no record of our booking, however, there was only a handful of people dining we were shown to a table in the annex which was situated against a wall with rather a large patch of mold. We ordered some drinks my Diet Coke came in the can, which seemed a little unprofessional; my wife had a glass of House White Wine which was ok.The menu looked extensive and although somewhat pricier than other Thai restaurants we have previously visited (even in central London) we chose the Mixed Starter platter, which although nice was nothing special and a little bit boring. For our mains I had chicken with Chilli my wife had the Thai Red curry, although a good size portion again was nothing special.The service was slow and lacked any form of interaction.Although our visit was probably the worst of all Thai Restaurants visited, it was not that bad, just below average for food, service, and overall enjoyment. I do find it strange that all previous reports for this restaurant have been so positive, given my experience; I would therefore suggest you try it and judge for yourself, but do take the time to add a review.

My most favorite restaurant. Ever. I have eaten at places such as Northcote and Marco Pierre White restaurants and, hand on heart, for sheer quality of food, it can't be beaten. It's just unreal. Heart and soul are in every dish and I just cannot fault it at all.

It was recommended by a friend as me and my partner love thai food and it is one of the best we've been to. We went with another couple who had never had thai food before so trying to explain it to them was hard. The menu was full of choices and it had taken us 30 minutes to decide what we wanted. The service we recieved was fantastic and the food was excellent. The couple we went with really enjoyed it and will be trying it again. If you have never tried thai food before you must it's packed full of flavour, very fragrant and very fresh. You can't complain about anything it is clean, freindly staff and fantastic value for money.

I've eaten in and had takeaway many times from here with lots of varied friends and family and it's always a hit.The starters and mains - and we've been through a chunk of the menu - are tasty and the portions are spot-on. The service is always warm and welcoming. Don't be out off by the rather pink decor, it's part of the experience and is just a sign that this place is all about the food. That said it can be quiet mid-week so don't expect a raucous night and don't attempt eating in on a rainy Weds night if you are self-conscious about eating in a quiet restaurant (personally I'm not in the least out off by that as long as I know the food is fabulous) I can highly recommend the combo sharing starter, though it is huge and especially love the duck dishes.

Have eaten at this restaurant a number of times over the past 10 years and the food never disappoints. Well prepared and so tasty. Atmosphere can be quite quiet however great to visit for a chat with friends and enjoy delicious food