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    The Orchid

    3.8 (55 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    THE ORCHID ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Quiet
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    The Orchid restaurant from the street.

    I had lunch at the Orchid after a business trip to Metuchen. This was my first time at the restaurant and I was happy with my choice of a falafel sandwich that came with delicious French fries. Pickles were placed on the table prior to the meal being served. The falafel and pita were tasty and very filling. The owner is the exclusive caterer at my synagogue, Cong. Sons of Israel in Manalapan, and I've tasted her food at kiddish and functions. I was glad that I finally got to visit the restaurant. It contains a few tables that were covered by linen, a very nice touch.

    Sam G.

    Its a weird layout, well not weird if you are expecting a deli when you walk in, but we were not, we were thinking it was more cafe like. We almost walked out honestly because you walk into deli cases that looked empty and not well lit, then we saw a few tables in the back so we walked toward the back and we were greeted by a very friendly waitress (her friendliness was the only reason we stayed) as it felt a bit strange in there, and it was so dark...so although a bit chilly out, we asked to sit outside at one of their few sidewalk tables, she accommodated us nicely. We were served yummy homemade pickles..half sours? Yum! We ordered lentil soup, the falafel platter and a tuna, egg and potato salad platter over lettuce. The lentil soup was delicious, but a little more then halfway through I was stabbed in the cheek by what appeared to be a piece of wooden toothpick? WTH?! Maybe it was a stem in with the lentils? I don't know. Waitress apologized profusely and took it off the bill (note to other restaurants..that's the way to handle it)! This is why they are getting four stars and she received a great tip! Falafel were crispy outside and fluffy inside, perfect! Hummus was tasty, but would have preferred the Israeli salad on the side as it made the hummus watery..the pita was amazing..which sucked because we were trying to do a carb free lunch lol, but we had to have some! It was warm and puffed up and so delicious..waitress said they get it from Israel. Salad platter was good, but egg salad was too runny, too much mayo perhaps, but tasty and both platters plentiful enough that neither of us could finish our portion.

    The Penn Station. Breaded chicken, hummus, israeli salad, and french fries in a pita.
    Tara S.

    This restaurant offers a variety of food ranging from normal American to Mediterranean. I have had a few things off the menu and can make some suggestions. The veggie burger is amazing. It's huge and home made and delicious. Their falafel is also home made and very good. For starters, the hummus and baba ganoush are excellent. If you're looking for something badbutittastessogood - the Penn Station. Breaded chicken, fries, hummus, and israeli salad (cucumbers and tomatoes) shoved in a pita. So good it hurts.

    A nice pastrami on Rye. The way it was intended to be.

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    Loved the mushroom lentil soup! Really hoping it reappears in the Parve soup rotation soon! The orchid wrap was good too. Thank you!

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    5 months ago

    so good food was to die for and the waitress was so nice always quick with orders and overall vibe 10/10 Definitely a hidden gem

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    Beyond Burger (veggie burger) was $24.00!!!! Not bad, but OBSCENELY high. Cookies were stale too.

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    Food is very very good. Fancy enough for a meeting. But not for a date. But thats keeps pricing affordable. Great spot

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    So delicious!!! Good service. Went for lunch while travelling south. We will definitely be back.

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    Dropped by for lunch with my mother in law, and we were treated like family. Truly friendly and absolutely delicious falafel and hummus.

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