We have been looking for a good Thai restaurant since moving to the western suburbs, and I had heard Thai Orchid was just that. Unfortunately, we did not agree with that opinion. The portions are very generous, and the chicken egg rolls were tasty and crispy. However, the inordinate reliance on chicken was not to our liking. The pot stickers were filled with chicken and the filling was very dry. Also, the wontons were filled with chicken and also dry and tasteless. Where was the pork in these two dishes? We ordered tofu pad kee mao which was also very dry and the noodles were thinner width than usual and undercooked as was the pannage noodle. The shrimp pad thai was tasty, but the shrimp were small and overcooked. This restaurant is take out only, and it seems as if they are just trying to stay afloat by using the least expensive ingredients. We will keep looking for a Thai restaurant to our liking. read more

The food is very good. This is a small operation and only has takeout/delivery. It's very convenient for us as it's less than 2 miles away

I love Thai food, and wanted to give a new place a try. And although it was not bad, it also was not great. Crab Rangoon was a bit overcooked, the pot stickers bland. For the Pad Thai, noodles were overcooked and so were the shrimps. For the Pad See Ew, the noodles and broccoli were delicious but the beef was dry and completely tasteless. A bit disappointing. Definitely better options out there. read more

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No Nonsense Thai Food in Aurora. Nice option for your Thai food fix. We ordered our favorite Chicken Pad Thai, Chicken Satay, Egg Rolls and Basil Chicken. Family owned restaurant, Carry out only, not fancy but gets the job done. Service is good, nice portion size and reasonably priced. On the downside, they are not as knowledgeable with some food allergies, please be specific with modification requests. Thank you read more

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Takes for fucking ever. Don't order if you're actually hungry. Door dash says 35 minutes - try 3 times that figure.

Since 2004 this is the only place I'll get Pad Thai from and consistently be satisfied. Even if I accidentally order it Thai spicy ‍. As a chef I only wish I could replicate their flavors from the little details like dipping sauces to apps and entrees. A true testament to balance & umami as well as leftovers still being flavorful the next day cold. I'm blessed to be able to introduce my fiancé to them and have her request Thai Orchid to get my fix. I've yet to get a meal less than stellar here and any qualms other reviewers have on this app simply have defunct taste buds. An Aurora staple and I wish there was more us patrons could do to ensure this restaurants success for years to come. read more

This is my first time getting food from this restaurant and I will say I certainly wasn't disappointed! Pad Thai and Panang curry came out very well. I think the strongest point to this restaurant is their portion to cost ratio, the prices already are pretty cheap, yet this is some of the largest portion sizes I've received from a Thai place. Pad Thai: 8/10 relative to other Thai food, probably nearly double the portion you may received at other Thai restaurants. Panang Curry: 7.5/10, still delicious just wasn't as sweet as I was hoping for. The white rice went quick so a larger portion size would be nice Got medium spice for both and wasn't disappointed. Plenty of spice, if you are afraid of spicy food then ask ahead for little spice, even the medium has quite the kick. Seems like some of the past reviews were harsh on the cook/wait time. You can tell this place is a smaller restaurant as there were only about two people in the establishment. So yes, the wait times will be longer. Call ahead and pick up your food when it's ready, it's certainly worth it. I look forward to returning. I would like to continue to support this restaurant and hope many others in the area can enjoy it like I have read more

My family ordered Thai Orchid off Uber eats for dinner and it did not disappoint! Our order took a little longer than expected to prepare, so if anything I'd say just order ahead of time:) The portions were huge and it was super tasty. We got cashew chicken, extra spicy basil fried rice, and pad khee mao. I was honestly kinda worried our food was going to be too spicy but it was perfect! Dont go above medium if you can't handle spice at all, but if u love a kick then get the extra spicy level. Compared to a few other Thai restaurants in the area, the prices are also pretty reasonable. I'll definitely be returning soon! read more

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Pas Thai is delicious! Numerous spice options. Food is ready super fast. Highly recommend

The food is amazing. Along with the price, I don't think you'll find prices these good anywhere, I paid $12!!!!!!! For a chicken pad Thai!! and I'm telling you this thing can feed 3 people. True inside is very nice and clean. not busy at all both times I've went. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this restaurant it is SO worth the price. 6/5 stars read more

Thai Orchid Restaurant - Chicken Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Aurora, Illinois

We love Thai food, but haven't really tried much of it in the area. We decided to try Thai Orchid because it was close, the prices looked reasonable, and they were open until 9. We ordered the satay, chicken pad Thai, and shrimp pad Thai. We asked for both of the pad Thais to be extra spicy. We called in our order, and the food was hot and ready on time. However, we were very disappointed with the food. The satay was just okay. Both pad Thais didn't look right (the color was off and the meal was very wet). It did not taste good either. read more

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Great food!! Generous portions and taste is spot on everytime!! Bonus points is that it is open on Mondays!!

I ordered teriyaki chicken from Uber eats. I specifically requested mild. The chicken and vegetables are so hot and spicy they are in inedible. No utensils when I asked for them. No napkins. Tossing food in garbage read more

Thai Orchid Restaurant - Chicken that is so spicy I can't eat it. - Thai Near Me - Aurora, Illinois

The best Thai food ever !!! You have to Call ahead and expect a wait but we'll worth it. Spicy chicken and veggie egg rolls =perfection. The family is so sweet :) read more

Great food and great service! Love their pad Thai and cucumber salad! Been ordering from them since we moved in 11 years ago and they never disappoint! read more

This place has amazing food. My husband and I had the Tom Yum soup, Pad Thai, and Satay. There was a 45 minute wait as I believe everything is made fresh as it is ordered. Not to mention, there seemed to be only one guy cooking the day we went. Definitely worth it! I still have dreams about the peanut sauce. It is absolutely amazing. read more

I've been getting takeout/delivery for a few years from here. Food is always great and portions are generous.

Amazing food , great customer service & the price is unbeatable!! Will be back for more!

This resturant we would rank as okay. They definitely have generous portion sizes. My husband liked the spices on his meal. Don't go hotter than thai spice on spiciness. We may visit Thai orchid again when they have their dining room back open again. read more

Thai Orchid Restaurant - Lard Na - Thai Near Me - Aurora, Illinois

A family owned restaurant that serves delicious food!! Everything on their menu is very tasty. Give them a try if you're in the area, you won't be disappointed. read more

tried this place for the first time today on uber eats and for starters, what in the hell the crab rangoons are tiny asf and they were so sour??? majority of it wasnt even filled and it was borderline burned. I also got pad see ewe here and its pretty bland. if yall want good thai food penthai in mt prospect area is where to go read more

Thai Orchid Restaurant - a hand holding a piece of fried food - Thai Near Me - Aurora, Illinois

First review ever for food I didn't get. 1 hour wait for food to go while restaurant was empty. In fairness maybe they were slammed on delivery. Needless to say I did not order. read more

Food is great. Atmosphere is fair and not particularly dine-in friendly but great for takeout. Call ahead though because the food can take 20 minutes or more to prepare. read more

Worst Satay I've ever had. Swear it was microwaved. Beef were big overdone bland chunks. Sauce and noodles (paid extra) were OK. Bill was almost $50 with Uber. Nope... read more

Do NOT order from this place. Horrible horrible service. After waiting almost 90 minutes for my food I calle d the restaurant to check the status. The person I spoke to was rude, defensive, unprofessional and told me to "do whatever I want" the food wouldn't be ready till nearly two hours after the order. No apology no " hey I understand your frustration" ...just "we're busy.". Never again. They don't deserve anyone's money. read more

The pot-stickers were good, crispy, with a great dipping sauce. Idk, I don't like their Chicken Pad Thai, due to the fact it has a small amount of chicken and very little vegetables. If you like just noodles, this is for you. Really it just scratched an itch one hungover Sunday morning. I will probably go there 1000 times because its the closest Thai around. Any suggestions about what else I should try? read more

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Tonight I had the good fortune of trying Thai Orchid for the very first time. The meal our party of three enjoyed was hands down the best Thai food I have ever enjoyed. The restaurant is located in a small strip mall on Eola Road that, if you are not familiar with the area, you may not be aware of. There is plenty of parking and it is in a very clean, safe part of town. When you first walk in you will find a cozy, casual, adorable, family-run environment. It is a calm, quiet place to enjoy dinner or lunch (there is also take-out available). We were greeted by as well as seated by one of the owners and his oh-so-mannerly son. The three of us shared appetizers: Chicken Satay with a peanut sauce and cucumber salad (chicken so tender it nearly fell off the skewers and an impeccable peanut sauce), and Vegetarian Egg Rolls filled with cellophane noodles and vegetables served with sweet & sour sauce (the rolls were crisp and cut up easily, the sauce delectably balanced its combination). All vegetables were noticeably fresh -- each ingredient was distinguishable from the next yet came together in a tremendous melange served together. We then shared a Spicy Beef Salad (tender medium-rare grilled beef topped with chopped chili, cilantro so fresh you can't help but taste it, and garlic in a tasty lime sauce). The beef was remarkably tender, and the garlic was tasteful without being overpowering. After that our order of Pad Thai (we chose chicken as the meat) arrived and we were utterly delighted. I elected for the Spicy Basil Noodle (again, we chose chicken) topped with broccoli, bamboo shoots (a first for me and they were a delight), and basil leaves in a special house spicy gravy sauce. The basil truly stood out in this dish and was, at the risk of repeating myself, remarkably fresh tasting. The crown jewel of the meal, however, was the Panang Curry (again, we elected for chicken) simmered in coconut milk with peanut butter, bell peppers, and sprinkled with spiced kaffir leaves. Throughout the evening all three of us eventually mixed everything on the table in the curry sauce. It was utterly spectacular. We all agreed that we would happily take a bowl of it home and enjoy it as a soup of its own! Lastly, our server, the son of the owner and cook, brought out dessert: Banana in sweet coconut milk. My mother is not a fan of warm banana dishes so I went to down on the bowl (served piping hot). It seemed to taste more of plantain than banana, but this did not matter because it was just so darn delicious. The other owner/cook, Pim came out after our meal was completed. A polite, energetic, and lovely woman explained how she cooks in the restaurant the very same as she does in her home, and I have no doubt in my mind about that -- every single dish we ate tasted of fresh ingredients with home-cooked zest. If you enjoy Thai food then make sure you stop by Thai Orchid as soon as possible. read more

Orders never taken right, any meat can be added and they will tell you its your fault, too bad food as well as order taken. No courtesy!

Great service! Large portions served & excellent prices. Very tasty! The person that took my phone order twice was very polite.

We have tried this restaurant twice now and have been disappointed each time. We ordered the Red Curry, Pad Thai, and Pad Khee Mao dish last night. The curry comes with rice. We got a giant tub of curry and a single scoop of rice. We will end up making more rice at home to use with the curry. The noodles in the Pad Thai tasted over cooked, it is bland, not much flavor to it. The Pad Khee Mao is described as being "spicy." However, it was not spicy at all. And the noodles were also very over cooked. It almost tasted like it had been cooked and then microwaved as well. Minimal vegetables overall....it's very heavy on the noodles and then sparse on the vegetables and protein. It's not the worst we have had but we are done giving it a chance. We moved here from Geneva and will continue going to Geneva for amazing Thai food. read more

Tonight we used Door Dash to order delivery from Thai Orchid and it was fantastic. First the one downer: My wife ordered the Pad See Eiw which unfortunately had some problems but I think that was more the fault of time spent in a takeout container than it is their fault. It steams in the container and overcooks itself during the delivery. If we try it at the restaurant I'm guessing it won't have this problem and I will be sure to update my review to reflect that. Otherwise, though, the experience was outstanding. I've been looking for good Thai food since I left the Buffalo, NY area 5 years ago. I've found a few passable substitutes but this is the first time I've found something that was actually very good. The Tom Kha was exactly the flavors I was looking for and the curry was spicy without sacrificing flavor in any way. We will definitely be ordering from Thai Orchid again. Hopefully next time we will have it at the restaurant itself and see if I'm right about where the problems with the noodles came from. read more

The food was amazing! We started with the fried dumplings and then had beef pad Thai. They also make their own hot sauce which I wish they would sell. We will definitely be going back very soon! Kenny is the man! read more

Chicken Pad Thai was great! However the Tom Yum Soup was the best I've ever had! Amazing!

Put my Uber Eats order in at 6 PM and it is now 7:30 and the driver is still waiting at the restaurant. Can't blame the driver. I can't comment on the food but that kind of delay is unacceptable. read more

We ordered a beef pad Thai for me, a vegetable fried rice for my husband and a crab Rangoon to share. We drove to a park about 15 minutes away and when we arrived we discovered they got our order wrong. They gave us a veggie pad Thai and beef fried rice. They only got the crab Rangoon correct. On top of that they didn't give us forks or napkins so we didn't have anything to eat our food with at the park. Also the bathroom at the restaurant didn't have toilet paper so that was delightful. I guess I should've checked my order before I left. read more

Caution to anyone who orders caryout. Everything come out super overcooked. Ordered the chicken Thai basil and received a styrofoam box with soggy lettuce and a pile of mushy noodles on top of it. When i dumped it on a plate it came out in a brick mould. Was not spicy at all and had no visable basil -almost unedible due to the mush. Wife had the pad thai which had good flavor but also super overcooked. Tom kah Soup was ok but nothing special - very sweet and not well balanced with overcooked veggies. read more

If you like mediocre Asian cuisine, you'll love this place. I prefer Lao Sze Chaun Aurora's 15 minute drive for pick-up any day over here.

Love the food here. It's a family owned business so allow enough time for large orders on the weekend.

Thai Orchid has great food and really good prices (plus huge portions!). I've gotten pad Thai, chicken satay, and potstickers - they were all exceptional and come with dipping sauces. I recommend extra peanut sauce for the pad thai :) read more

Thai Orchid is our first and best choice for Thai food. We have been going there for more than 15 years and the quality of the food has always been the best. The owner usually comes out to chat with us when we done in, but since the pandemic, we carry out our food and it's still the best. I would highly recommended this place. read more