Orchid Thai Cuisine

We recently met the owner and Chef, Richard and his fiance, Colleen (beautiful and nice people). So we had dinner Mar 18, 2024 and we were not disappointed.
Delicious fresh food!! Pleasant atmosphere and good service! We will be returning frequently!
~ Chef Michael and Elizabeth

How is this place not on the Michelin Guide yet?! We lived in Thailand for over 2 months in 2022 and we have NEVER found a Thai restaurant in Florida that comes even close to the quality and flavor of food we found in Thailand…until today. Orchid Thai Cuisine is just like if you were to compare a fancy steakhouse filet mignon to a frozen Walmart steak…Walmart just doesn’t compete at all, and the same for the other Thai restaurants in Orlando. As someone who has been to MANY Thai restaurants, trust me when I say this: this is one of the best restaurants on Park Avenue and in all of Winter Park, and for the price? Unbeatable! There are restaurants in the Mills/50 area that mimic street food (e.g. place an order at the counter and grab a number, wait to be called) and they cost THE SAME. EVEN MORE. And this is a sit-down restaurant on Park Avenue with great service - incredible!

When you come here, you could get virtually anything and be extremely happy with your meal - they have something called mieng kum, a dish I’ve only ever found in Thailand, and never in the US. If places do have it, they just use regular lettuce and NOT betel leaves, which honestly make the entire dish because of their unique flavor. It is a fantastic snack and they replicate it so well here. They also have an amazingly flavorful Thai beef jerky & sticky rice appetizer, which is a must-try as well. Their panang curry is the best we’ve ever had (even including ones we tried in Thailand), the PEI mussels are incredibly unique and a really great balance to other dishes, and the curry puffs are a flavor-bomb of goodness! The Thai donuts are of course always a treat at the end of your meal, and there are just so many incredible options you don’t find at other Thai restaurants. Seriously, if you love Thai food, you want to take things “to the next level” and try higher-end Thai food compared to what you find elsewhere, you need to come here. We instantly found a favorite and will be coming back many more times!!

PS: You have real orchids on every table here, and you can buy them and take them home if you like them - a neat touch considering the restaurant name!

I have been to eat at the lake Mary location and the food/service were both awesome!
Today I’m stuck working a 9hr day by myself so I decided to Uber Orchid Thai from their winter park location, once again food was great and they left me a sweet hand written note that made my day!! Highly recommend Orchid Thai

One of the best authentic, fresh, and delicious Thai food restaurants in the Central Florida area. The restaurant gives you a cozy/home like feel. It's well illuminated, clean, and great menu prices with a wide selection. Portions are adequate and staff is accommodating. The Thai curry is excellent and 🔥! We will definitely return.

Good place to eat very clean, the service was awesome, the food was delicious and well presented

I have eaten here several times and food is ALWAYS good. But today I had the pineapple fried rice and OMG!! Over the top delicious. And so much food, I was stuffed, and came home with enough food for AT LEAST one more meal. Also be sure to try the jasmine green tea. I am a green tea lover, but this is the very best. Great service adds to a wonderful experience.

Their panang curry made shut up and enjoy. Wouldn't recommend a date here, you'll forget who you brought!

This is a gem in Winter Park! Fantastic food and the service was top notch. I started with an app sampler that was out of this world. Each of the sauces was explained to me and what they went with. I chose the basil duck for my main, and let me tell you, it was perfectly prepared. I highly suggest you take the time to stop in for a great Thai meal!

The restaurant is located in the same building as Panera, next to the parking garage. They offer indoor and outside seating, with outdoor option especially pleasant in the evenings. The food tasted a bit different than a similar dish at other restaurants, with somewhat more pronounced sourness, but was quite delicious. Service was superb.

Place was very good. Nice atmosphere, servers knowledgeable. Good variety without getting lost in too many choices. Home made sauces are great, not overely sugary and spice well. I would recommend.

If I could choose one word to describe my experience here it would be delightful. We dined here during the Winter Park Art Festival and the outside dining was great. The food was very tasty and very fresh. The chicken satay was a good way to begin the meal. The pad Thai was flavorful but not spicy. The garlic prawns were very tasty as was the broccoli and carrots that it came with. The chicken pad woonsen was also very tasty. The staff were very nice and it was just a delightful experience.

We’ve never been here before and were scared to order. Just because you just never know. Place is super cute. Clean. Quiet. And the food was delicious. Since we were experimenting, we stuck to appetizers. Man were they delicious. Waiting on our mussels but what we already tore up was delicious!

This place is a photographers dream come true. Beautifully decorated cozy and great food

One of the most delicious Thai restaurants that I have dined in. Everything that we ever tried in the menu was yummy. We love going there and eating outside. The coconut rice is amazing.

We arrived for a late lunch and were seated immediately. Our drinks were refreshing with a zest of lemon. Soup arrived within minutes, hot just the way I like it. Our server took our order for an afternoon treat. This place appears to be very popular, while sipping my soup a trendy crowd of locals started to fill up the indoor dining room. Thank goodness there's outdoor tables. The menu is straight forward and comprehensive, in less than two minutes my decision was set, Thai noodles with chicken and vegetables, yummy. I'll be back soon, maybe a little earlier, time to relax and enjoy my feast.

Hidden gem in Winter Park that is off the main area of Park Ave but features some of the best Thai food I have ever had. Highly recommend the sweet coconut milk rice as a side dish. Warm and fresh with incredible taste. Always order chicken pad thai when I go to a Thai restaurant and they nailed it with their version. Fresh veggies with doughy pasta and very flavorful sauce

Visited for the first time and asked for the duck basil and a glass of wine...delicious! Excellent service, even though it was crowded because it was the WP Arts & Crafts Festival weekend. They took the time to explain the menu and serve a delicious red wine blend! Highly recommend and will return!

What an amazing experience we had yesterday here! Came with my wife and daughter for valentines! And we enjoy everything about this place! From the Owners and staff treated us amazing! Food price super accessible! Speed on order coming out was unbeatable… and when it comes to quality and taste this place have it all! You definitely need to stop here and try this Gem!
You have to had the House Sampler and you better try the duck lol

Amazing place, and amazing food! They have a separate menu for gluten-free. I just ate the best ginger chicken I ate in my life! I MUST GO BACK TO TRY THE CURRY! YES, THEY HAVE GLUTEN-FREE CURRY 🤯🥳

Wonderfully intimate atmosphere, polite staff & marvelous food! My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our visit, but calling ahead for a reservation is strongly encouraged due to the size of the venue.