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    Thai Orchid

    3.8 (123 reviews)
    InexpensiveThai, Cambodian
    Closed • 11:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    THAI ORCHID ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Chang Thai Beer

    Incredibly fresh ingredients, beautifully harmonious flavors in every dish we tried. Excellent service! Very relaxing, spacious ambiance. Will come back again!

    Megan G.

    This is in my top two Thai places in the area. Might actually be my top one! The food is very fresh and authentic, which I love because this place has really made Thai my comfort food. Service is great during the day time, not sure about evening time. This place can probably be a disco at night, they have a huge stage area which really peaks my interest.

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    SD M.

    I've been in Houston now, for almost a Month and am trying different/exotic places to eat at. Houston is known for their diverse cuisine. If you're looking for some authentic Thai Food in the area, and if you're like me. I have my staple appetizers/food that I try at different places/restaurants. You should give this place a try. They have a wide selection of appetizers and you will not get disappointed. If you're like me, I love FRIED FOOD and APPETIZERS. Simple and easy to eat and no surprises. So, you would think, lol... So, here are some of the food that I tried here and what I think (in my own opinion) on how they tasted like. The Thai sausages are a little bit crispy on the outside but juicy in the inside. Thai Beef Jerky, I was a little skeptical because they can be a little tough, chewy and dry. But, this one is tender and juicy as well. Thai Crispy wings are a little bit breaded. Crispy and juicy at the same time. By the way. I always pair my sausage and beef jerky with sticky rice. So, don't forget to order sticky rice on the side. The last one is called Nam Khao Tod. It's a combination of crushed rice w/cilantro, lime juice, peanuts, crispy pork skin seasoned with spices. (This can be really spicy. Make sure you let them know how spicy or mild you want it to be) I learned the hard way, I guess as you get older, your heat tolerance goes down. Over all, the food here is great. Not to mention, the waiters are very nice, friendly and patient. Will definitely come back again the next time I'm in town.

    Thai Iced Tea
    Rita N.

    My sister took me here for my birthday lunch, what a wonderful experience! From the minute we walked in through the door we were greeted by a friendly face. This food was wonderful on the palate, the service was equally as wonderful. We both had the Thai Iced Tea, very refreshing, I had the Hawaiian fried rice with shrimp, medium spicy I will be coming back, one of my new favorites!

    Salar machu kreung.
    Nhep B.

    Authentic Khmer food. Salar machu kreung is on point. Salad is on point. Beef and bahok sauce is good also. Im impressed first time here. Remind me of back home in california.

    Tofu pad thai
    Christie N.

    Came here during lunchtime and I should've seen the red flag. I was the only customer at the restaurant. Thar says a lot. I gave them the benefit of a doubt and try it anyway. I ordered off the lunch menu and got tofu pad Thai. When the food came out instantly I knew it didn't look fresh. The pad Thai looks like it was already made and reheated. Base on the texture the noodles were very soft almost mushy. I ate it anyway since I was there. The guy never brought out my soup thats suppose to come with all lunch order. When it was time to get the bill the guy ask if everything is ok and when I asked how come I didn't get the soup he said that's for lunch menu and if I wanted the soup. I said yes, I ordered off the lunch menu so yes I want it to go since I was done. After I got my bill I notice he did a customize amount and charged me extra for the soup. All in all this place isn't that great and I won't be returning.

    Seating area and some kind of event room.
    Leah P.

    Stopped by this place on the way back from the airport. We arrived around 6pm and we were the only ones there. I ordered shrimp and chicken fresh spring rolls, Pad Wood Sen and Tom Kha soup. The first two were tasty but the Tom Kha was completely off in flavor. It had a very dominant tomato taste. The coconut, ginger, and lemongrass flavors were practically non-existent which is not usual for this dish. It almost tasted like Chicken Tortilla Soup which was odd. I just did not enjoy it. Besides that, the waiter was nice and the food was out promptly but I just was not impressed enough to make a trip back.

    Karina N.

    I finally got to eat here after passing it so many times! I brought my sister on her birthday and we enjoyed the lunch specials! I ordered chicken pad Thai and she ordered the Pineapple fried rice...regular enough but super tasty! We also ordered Thai iced tea which was so good and caffeinated! I'm definitely going to come back to try more stuff. I just had to get my thai fix!

    Tofu and Pineapple

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    I had the Pad See Ew here. Very delish! very nice portion for what you pay for! The interior ambience is quite nice too. Recommended :)

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    12 years ago

    Really good Thai for great prices. I haven't had anything on the menu I didn't like.

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    They have the best mixed vegetables with spicy chicken, and I love their Thai tea! Their food is always fresh and so perfect!

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    11 years ago

    Came here on Saturday night for family style dinner. The food and service was a-ok.

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    12 years ago

    Food is really good, specially the thai steak. But the place is not clean, and service isn't the best...ta bathroom smells bad...

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    Great place to eat :-) their phai Thai noodles is my favorite!! Oh and you can't forget about the spring rolls

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    The food is pretty good, but the service is mediocre. I stood beside the counter for a good 5 minutes before I saw a staff member.

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    Nice lunch selection for $7.95/each with choice of meat. Comes with soup and egg roll. Beef drunken noodles were spot on!

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    Great food with great servers. Highly recommended if you want some authentic thai food

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    My first in person encounter with Narak's Kitchen was a few years ago during Cambodian Day in San…read moreFrancisco Ca . She had samples for us to try at the event , I was overjoyed by the crunchy texture , perfectly flavored . Slap Yo Ex beef jerky had me feeling some kind of way lol!! I kept reminiscing of the time I first sank my teeth into that crispy beef jerky . ( it's not overly salty , not tough and not stringy at all ) Since then I been following Narak's Kitchen on her social media account, of course I had to try some of her other signature recipes . Ready to eat tamarind dipping sauce goes so well with fried fish and grilled chicken. Prohok krasang is another great choice fermented fish paste, pairs well with any fresh raw / steamed vegetables . Chinese sausage is lean, right balance of sweetness. Somehow it doesn't agree with my youngest children's taste buds , for me it was just okay . Let's just say I am a fan of her beef jerky. Ordered through website easily to navigate . products were exactly as advertised.

    This extremely cozy two-table establishment is owned and operated by Chef Narak. She's essentially…read morea one-woman show. I had the pleasure of meeting her and chatting with her when I visited to try her sandwiches. She was incredibly personable, friendly, and truly an inspiration. Her specialty lies in her house-made flavored beef jerky, packaged sausages, and sauces. Upon entering, you can immediately sense that her primacy business is online purchases as evidenced by all the USPS boxes scattered around. There are also bags of rice and veggie noodles available for purchase. It's more of a pick-up/grab-and-go kind of establishment. My mom really enjoyed the beef jerky. The sandwiches were tasty but they became super soggy on the way the home so I highly recommend eating the sandwiches as soon as possible. Ideally at the store at one of the two tables that they have or in your car. The sauce is very liquid-y and all make the bread soggggggy. I ordered the fish sandwich and enjoyed it despite the sogginess and sweet sauce. Chef Narak definitely does not skimp on ingredients as she packs a lot of protein in the sandwiches. The sandwiches are kind of similar to Vietnamese Banh Mis. The sauce is more on the sweeter side so if you enjoy sweet flavors, you'll love the sandwiches. The Pandan drink was also good. You can truly sense the care she puts into every product she makes. I highly recommend visiting this place and exploring all her different offerings. Note: For a more efficient service, it's better to order your sandwiches over the phone prior to going there.

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    The Rice Box

    3.8(1.1k reviews)
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    The Rice Box on 20th is a solid option if you're looking for quick, very Americanized Chinese food…read morein the Heights. It is very much a chain restaurant, and it has that polished, standardized feel to it. I've eaten here a number of times, and while I wouldn't say the food stands out above some of the other Chinese restaurants in the area, everything I've had has always been good. I've never gotten anything that tasted bad or had an order come out wrong. It's just consistently solid. One sleeper hit on their menu, though, is the lava buns. They're warm egg custard buns like you'll sometimes find at dim sum places, and they are really good. Honestly, they're probably one of my favorite things here. I've even stopped by after already having dinner just to get an order to take home for dessert. They're definitely best hot, so I'd recommend eating them pretty quickly. The design of the restaurant is probably more memorable than the main food. They really committed to a specific industrial, techno-chic look with neon signs, animated menu boards, exposed metal, acrylic panels, textured wall details, and movies playing by the bar. The theme is carried throughout the whole place really well. At the same time, all of the metal and harder surfaces can make the inside feel a little cold and unwelcoming. There isn't much traditional indoor seating. Most of the seating inside is at the bar, with additional tables outside under some shade. Because of that, it's probably not my first choice for sitting down for lunch during a hot Houston day, but it works really well as a pickup or takeout spot. The staff has always been friendly, and they have a good system for getting people in and out. The parking lot is a little small, but since a lot of people seem to be picking up food, spots turn over pretty quickly. Overall, The Rice Box is convenient, dependable, and does what it does well. It definitely feels like a chain, but the design has a strong personality and the food is consistently good. It's not my favorite Chinese food in the Heights, but I've never had a bad experience here. And the lava buns are absolutely worth getting.

    I got the grilled eggplant and chicken egg roll and nitro Thai tea. The eggplant was super…read moreflavorful and had a nice crisp to it! I would not get the Thai tea again as it was more liquidy than creamy due to it being a nitro. I didn't love the rice as well because it wasn't fluffy or soft. Overall good flavor and good for a quick lunch

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