Royal Orchid is very dear to me as they have never failed me (or anyone i bring) when i crave authentic and delicious thai food. even as a vegetarian, i've been told that their meat is cooked well and made with love. not to mention, it seems as if you get your plate as soon as you order! service has always been kind here, and at the university location as well. if you want somewhere for a group of friends or even a casual date, this is the place to get a good impression! read more

Royal Orchid Thai Restaurant - Cashew Nuts and Roasted Chili - Thai Near Me - Riverside, California

The service was very unwelcoming. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was a very strange vibe, walking in, felt kind of lost.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Finally someone seated me at a table. Took a moment, but a person came around and asked me what I wanted to drink. No hello no welcome, Nada. I ordered hot green tea, that took about 10 minutes. I told the person I wanted to order an appetizer. That was another 10 minutes. I ate my appetizer and finally someone came back and took my food order, which I got served at a decent time. Known ever came back to see if I needed anything or how my food was or refill my tea. The food was extremely salty. I could practically feel the salt sizzle on my tongue not a good experience at all. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant was a nice size, but there were not a lot of people.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I went Wednesday evening for dinner. I had to go to the cash register to pay because no one ever brought me the check. read more

Royal Orchid Thai Restaurant - Fried wonton and fried shrimp. - Thai Near Me - Riverside, California

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Amazing food. Came in on a weekday amd no waiting. Order the padseeeu amd Thai fried rice amd was plenty for 2 of us to share. Definitely a go to for your Thai kick! read more

Royal Orchid Thai Restaurant - Pad su ei - Thai Near Me - Riverside, California

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This is my boyfriend and I's go to place when we feel like going out. Our favs are the drunken noodles, the pad see ew, and the roasted pork belly with chinese broccoli. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The interior is warm, cute, and cozy[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], and the waitstaff is attentive and service is quick. The pricing is fair too! Definitely want to go back someday. read more

Royal Orchid Thai Restaurant - 65. Pad See Ew and 63. Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Riverside, California

Ordered through door dash so it might affect the taste but not a fan of the pad thai. It was pretty bland and was mostly noodles but did love the crispy tofu pieces! read more

Their lunch special is super reasonably priced and yummy! The only thing we didn't like was the salad that seemed to have mayo as the dressing, which wasn't our favorite! Otherwise no complaints! They have a parking lot in the back too, in case their front lot is full! Definitely a great spot to check out! read more

I've been here a few times now and this is one of the best Thai restaurants in town! [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a small restaurant near UCR, a bit unassuming but the food here is fantastic.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The standout items on the menu is definitely their curry dishes. So far we have had their pineapple and green curry and both have been amazing. The meat is tender, and the curry sauce is rich and flavorful. It really feels like you're eating homemade Thai food when you dine here. For dessert, we had their mango sticky rice as well. Perfect way to end a meal. Really great experience both times I've been here! read more

Royal Orchid Thai Restaurant - Pineapple Curry - Thai Near Me - Riverside, California

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Stopped at Royal Thai after a long day of car shopping. I was exhausted and so hungry I could barely think. [[HIGHLIGHT]]When I walked in I was immediately hit with the smell of bathroom mop water.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I contemplated leaving but frankly I was too tired to go elsewhere and was greeted as soon as I was getting the energy to walk right back out and find somewhere else. The gentleman who sat me was very friendly and seemed cheerful which is always a plus. My order was taken very quickly. The tom Kha came out quickly and the taste was standard, but I'm very used to having tomato in mine and there was none in here. So it was mostly chicken and mushrooms with a little bit of greens and lemongrass, which is fine but I feel the tomato balances out the soups flavor profile in a pretty big way now that I've had it without. The price point was typical, and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the interior of the restaurant looked a lot nicer than it smelled.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Royal Orchid Thai Restaurant - Tom Kha Soup - Thai Near Me - Riverside, California

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Best Thai place in Riverside! Been to other Thai places but can't compare to the Local home cooked meals, large portions, and great staff! I got the pad Thai 10/10. And my friends loved their dishes too. Food comes out fresh out of the kitchen as it's made. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance is family style and relaxing environment.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere when my dining companion and I arrived had all the vibes of a bus station in winter after a storm, bright lights and no warmth.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We were seated promptly, no one else was eating in. I ordered golden triangles and chicken wonton. He ordered chicken pad thai. His order was decent but lacked pizzazz. My wontons were overcooked and the golden triangles were still frozen inside. After notifying the wait staff politely, no offer was made to replace the food or remove it from the bill. I paid for food I had to throw away. My unhelpful dining companion laughed. There are other Thai options in Riverside and I would suggest you go try them instead of coming here. read more

This local , small place never disappoints. The staff is so polite and helpful. Their food is so delicious and healthy. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance is very nice and clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I only wish the didn't close after lunch hours. Try it this place if you haven't. read more

My husband and I came here because we wanted Thai food and our long time favorite restaurant is gone now- this restaurants in a good location, decent parking and we have been here once before. We were greeted when we walked in and sat down at a booth next to the window [[HIGHLIGHT]]I think the inside of the restaurant is very nice.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The only thing they need to upgrade is the restroom.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food was delicious and the service was great! I know we'll be coming back here read more

The mussuman beef blew my socks off and the mango sticky rice was phenomenal. Will be coming back!!! read more

Royal Orchid Thai Restaurant - Homemade Sticky Rice with Mango (in Season Only) - Thai Near Me - Riverside, California

The Pad Thai was exceptionally well prepared -- perfectly balanced flavors with that authentic moisture that the sauce should retain on the noodles. It's easily one of the best I've ever had. I've eaten at over 50 Thai restaurants (it's a hobby of mine -- Thai is my favorite cuisine), and this one truly stands out. I also tried the Royal Shrimp (wonton wrapped) -- absolutely delicious. Crisp on the outside, flavorful and perfectly cooked inside. I was in town visiting family from Los Angeles and would genuinely drive back to Riverside just for this Pad Thai. Highly recommend! read more

Favorite Thai place in the IE. food is amazing! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Having dined in but looks pretty chill.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Staff is super friendly. read more

When we are craving for a Thai food, we always come here. Food and service always meet our standards. You must try their Mango Sticky Rice for dessert! read more

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We got the pad Thai lunch special and it was a great price and super filling! Comes with entree a salad and an egg roll.

I tried the pad see ew. Noodles were overcooked and overall, overly sweet. Portions was good though. Tables and restrooms are not maintained and are dirty. No issues with service by employees. read more

Royal Orchid Thai Restaurant - Thai Near Me - Riverside, California

Small place that you wouldn't imagine being so good. Food was great, [[HIGHLIGHT]]place was clean[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and service was friendly. Parking could be a problem on busy weekends. read more

best thai restaurant!! i'm always coming here the seasoning is my favorite, they're super quick and [[HIGHLIGHT]]restaurant is always clean[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. definitely recommend coming here!! read more

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I was a regular customer but after the prices being raised, I will no longer come here.. Paid $17.80 for to order of chicken fried rice To Go. It was the smallest box, so small not even enough for leftovers which I used to always get here. Love the food but hate that it's become a luxury. read more

Soooo flavorful and friendly service! I ordered the thai fried rice, pad see ew, and yellow curry.

Great service, good apps... but I also ordered Pad Thai. I love Pad Thai. Not like Michael Scott. I've actually had it before, many times. I'll bet you can count on one finger how many times you've had to jump up (while eating pad thai) to go hurl in the bushes, parking lot, freshly mowed grassy area, or any other location that tickles your fancy... and so can I. This was that one time. Rewinding about 3 minute back in time, I had my wife taste it, and she said it wasn't her bag, baby. There was something weird about the creaminess. Truthfully, this was the first time I heard an adjective of creaminess applied to this particular subject. But I was brash and brazen, yup, like those hooligans with their windows down and their system up. I'd show her who could handle their veggies and cream! You know you'll probably never return when the gag reflex hits before you reach the front door... for my wife's sake, thankfully it was a warning heave which is the sign to leave. Peace out, ROTR read more

Royal Orchid Thai Restaurant - Veggie Pad Thai. DNR (do not recommend) - Thai Near Me - Riverside, California

hate to give a negative review but i loved this place so much i haven't reviewed it. all the times i've dined in have been perfect. even when i ordered once. everything had been warm and tasty. i even started bringing friends and family in to convert them. i tried the green curry in april and had the lunch special. it was a good size and the taste made me fall in love. everything was perfect and the curry was warm, perfect spice, and thick. i had been craving it again and decided to order online for pick up along with some drunken noodles that i've also had before. i had messed up online so i called to fix it and had said that instead of the side of rice i would like steamed veggies. i had said tofu for protein but when i got there my curry had no protein. i decided not to say anything because it was partly my fault for ordering on phone. when i got home and opened it my curry smelled good and the steamed veggies looked fine. however when i went to go serve myself some it was not the best. the curry was watery (both texture and flavor) and was not the same taste as the one i fell in love with. the cup was also filled mostly with eggplant and made it so there was just a bit of liquid. it was so disappointing. however, that wasn't all. my noodles were not even edible. they were so over cooked they didn't even look like noodles. way beyond drunken. i guess this is not the place for take out. i didn't understand how the noodles ended so mushy and bad. the time to pickup wasn't updated but i recommend picking up earlier than it says. at least my mango sticky rice was consistent! it was really sad. read more

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The pad seeew is SO good and flavorful. I totally recommend checking this place out!!

Best Thai food. Have tried many Thai food restaurant and Royal Orchid remains consistently excellent.

Best Thai food in the area. The staff is very friendly and the food is delicious. Look no further for the best pad see ew in riverside

I eat here atleast 3 times a week. Shits so gas. Love it. The pad Thai is so amazing and they always have my food ready when I'm there

Yes yes yes !! We love this place!!! Food is always fresh and delicious!!! I Never get it spicy because their spicy is muy picante for me. They always have mango sticky rice too!!!! It's delicious!!!!! I order it every time!!! Portions are great, if you're not a big eater, 1 entree will definitely feed 2. I've had many dishes here and I love them all!!! read more

The service here is extremely horrible. We called ahead of time to see if their hours are accurate and if we can still dine in. The gentleman on the phone stated they'd be more than happy to take us. Upon arrival we told them we called on the phone and if possible to still be seated for dine in. The host/sever was rude as can be reluctantly seated us with such a hostile attitude. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Mind you, completely empty with only two other customers.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We then decided to leave and let them know the attitude was not appreciated and they could've just said they're not serving dine in at this time. We were really excited to try this place but just upon this experience, never going back and lost a customer. Shame of attitude for a small business. read more

Smaller parties: Check your receipts for auto applied gratuities! They are adding 18%. First impression of the restaurant as you walk in is off-putting as the general smell inside is of sewer gas and toilet water. Our party of 4 and 1 child decided to see it through and give them a chance. We had Tom Kha, yellow chicken curry, chicken fried rice, Pad See Ew, and chicken satay. The quality of the food was mediocre at best compared to other Thai establishments. The yellow chicken curry was mostly onion and very watered down. The Tom Kha, Pad See Ew and Chicken fried rice were ok at best. Another disappointment was the chicken satay. Chicken was over cooked and had a strange odor/texture as well. Lastly, not sure when a party of 4 became a large party deserving of an automatic 18% gratuity charge, but that came as an added surprise at the end. I'm not against tipping, but it should be left up to the customer to determine the amount, especially if the service and quality were sub par. Those with small parties are HIGHLY advised to check for automatically imposed gratuities! read more

Perfect date spot! Small quaint and perfect for a family dinner or a date night!! Service is always top notch, the sweet ladies are constantly checking you're okay and taking used dishes as they pass by! It's amazing! Highly recommend a Papaya salad (mild for me) because I just melt every time I have it! Never would I think a green papaya would make me feel happy inside!! But it does!!! Then I move on to ordering their FREAKIN DELICIOUS chicken and shrimp Tom Kha Soup & a shrimp Fried rice. Whyy?? Because it will change your life!! Changed my mood and level of happiness every time read more

Royal Orchid Thai Restaurant - 17. Tom Kha - Thai Near Me - Riverside, California

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Great Thai food here in Riverside County waited a long time to find a good place here in Riverside County waitress is wonderful. Service is wonderful. Everything was wonderful. read more

Love Royal Orchid Thai! We always order the Yellow Curry, Crab Rice and Pad Thai Noodles. My husband loves the Yellow Curry!

The food was delicious and the service was excellent. My food was a little spicy and I told her and she took my plate back and brought me a new plate but it was my fault. It said one through five and I didn't read that and I ordered a three and it was a bit spicy, but she was super nice and brought me back a new plate and it was delicious. Two thumbs up. read more

This is my go to Thai place. I do cannot handle spicy food, but my husband loves it, so I love it when we can both get out favorites with the level of spice we enjoy! Highly recommend the Tom Kha Soup, drunken noodles, Thai curry and Thai fried rice. read more

The food was decent, to be fair I did order right before closing time. And it was a Togo order.. The interior of the restaurant was nice, it def had a vibe to it. But the food was very mediocre, the shrimp tasted cheap, the pad Thai didn't have much flavor, and the presentation overall was below average. Again I did order right before closing, I could be that the food is normally a hit. I will try this are again. read more

We were on a mission to get dinner and stopped on our way into the restaurant next door. Husband and I looked at each other after seeing the "Royal Thai" sign and decided we wanted to try it! I am so glad we did!! The restaurant was pretty empty, very clean, and it was a good temperature. Husband and I were told to sit at a booth and then our waitress came by within the first 5min to ask us for our drink order and give us a menu. We ordered and the food didn't take very long to come out. The portions were decent and with the two items we got, our appetizers, and our dessert we were set. The dessert was my favorite. It was mango ice cream and it was the most rich and creamy ice cream I've ever had. We will definitely be coming back for other date nights in the future! read more

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Service here has always been spectacular. Even after several years, the workers are very kind and assertive. The inside is very clean and welcoming. The food is fresh and tasty. I asked for low sugar in the Thai tea and that's exactly what I got. I was very surprised they were able to lessen the sweetness! Their pad Thai lunch was fresh and I loved the generous amount of tofu given. The location is inside a plaza corner. Kinda hard to miss if you're not following your GPS, it's on the corner of Harrison and Magnolia. Overall, a nice Thai restaurant that I wouldn't mind taking a friend to! read more

Absolutely love ordering from here, food is delicious and great service! They are always so friendly.