China Town is a classic, shopping center, small business near a college campus. No doubt there is…read morea big neighborhood trade. This is a take-out ONLY operation, not unusual for many Chinese restaurants. The food portions are large and very tasty. I had Mongolian Beef and Hot and Sour Soup. Both were among the best I've ever had. Don't get spooked by the ambiance. You order through a plexiglass window and food is delivered from a small, one-way, door (like those used at banks). I suspect the area is a little sketchy after dark. Service was quick and the food was obviously fresh. The menu was quite extensive and showed several "specials" and "combo" meals. Prices are fair and attractive considering the substantial portions. I t'll be a staple on my next visit to Orangeburg, SC.

Update: they don't have that kid working the phone or counter anymore. So the service is quick,…read moreexceptional, and ALWAYS a pleasure. I just can't rave more about their orange chicken, beef/broccoli, and vegetable lo-main. Their food is perfect. I mean they even put orange peel in the orange chicken. Their food tastes so fresh. The veggies in the lo-mein are crunchy and delicious. The beef and broccoli is so goooood! They are an excellent Chinese Restaurant!! I will never go anywhere else. They deserve a title as the best Chinese restaurant in all of Orangeburg county because they are. I have tried all but one establishment. They beat everyone out of the park. I mean even the rice is so freaking good. How do they make rice taste so good. I just love their food. I'm obsessed. They need to be in the newspaper. This place is absolutely amazing. In my opinion there are only two amazing restaurants in the entire county and this is one of them. The food is some of the best chinese I've ever had.

Chopstix is a solid little restaurant in Orangeburg. I've always ordered my food to go. In fact, I…read morenoticed that the dining room seems to be closed. My food is always freshly made and hot. There are some dishes better than others. I appreciate their stir fry dishes but their noodle dishes like lo mein lack something. I highly recommend getting the special with an egg roll and 2 wings. Their wings are tasty. They are not open on Sunday, which is a little disappointing.

The food is always fresh and delicious. Most bang for your…read morebuck in Orangeburg. Larger portions when you dine in and the dining is clean and calm. Service is always great! Love the new scallops and wings! My go to flavor is hot teriyaki! Sweet tea always has the perfect balance of sweet and tea!

Great food and service. The food is freshened regularly and the staff is always helpful and very…read morepolite. Definitely recommend trying!

Usually a solid 4-5 stars, but today was not an enjoyable experience. The Mongolian Beef - the…read moreonly beef dish (except for these meatball-looking things) - was terribly overcooked!!! Extremely tough and chewy! The two sparerib tips I picked were mostly fat and gristle - the same with one of the lemon hot wings. High praise for the waitress, though. She kept my table cleared and my drink filled! (I will still come back, because it's a family business, which is important to me.). The owner accidentally gave me $5 too much in my change! He looked seriously puzzled when I returned it before leaving!!!

Love the food! I've been eating here since I was a kid! The inside is a bit cluttered, don't let…read morethat fool you from the flavor and taste of the food.

The best food in Orangeburg. My go to spot whenever I come back to visit home. It's amazingread more

We were on the interstate looking at Yelp for recommendations. Do not judge a book by its cover!…read moreThe service was five star, Robert was genuine, incredibly helpful, helped us make selections off the menu. Our service was fast as the food came before we even realized we had ordered it. If you are searching for true Thai cuisine, that is authentic and incredibly flavorful, You must try this place. It's true and some of the other reviews have said it, the outside leaves nothing to be desired and the inside could even use a little help. However, do not drive by. We pulled up after reading reviews, and I almost didn't go in just because of the outside and what a mistake that would have been. This is a five star a rating restaurant.

Solid 4.5 Stars here - Don't judge this place by its cover... the food is outstanding…read more This was our third visit to Thai Orchid over the last few years while we are visiting the area, and the food has never disappointed. I'll be honest...the exterior looks a bit rundown, and the interior (including the bathrooms) could definitely use some cleaning and updating. But when we go out to eat, it's about the food first, and this place delivers where it matters most. We started with the veggie spring rolls, which I'd rate about a 7.5/10, good, but not the highlight (you can only do so much with veggie spring rolls lol). For our entrees, we ordered the drunken noodles with tofu (partner is vegetarian) and I had the pineapple duck curry (it cane with a small salad). The drunken noodles were excellent--9/10, with great flavor and balance. The pineapple duck curry was a standout 10/10 for me, rich, flavorful, crispy duck skin and absolutely worth coming back for. We arrived just after 5 PM on a Saturday and were the first ones there. We were seated immediately, and the service was very good throughout. The menu is huge, with plenty of options, and prices are reasonable for a specialty Thai/Asian restaurant in Orangeburg. We ordered both dishes at a mild spice level, and they came out perfect, just enough heat without being overpowering. Bottom line: the building could use some love, but don't let that stop you. The real treat here is what comes out of the kitchen. If you're in Orangeburg and craving Thai food, give Thai Orchid a try, you'll likely be pleasantly surprised by the quality.

Great food and very nice staff. Very clean, I go by at least a week. The best Chinese food in…read moreOrangeburg

Food is always good and hot. The workers are always extremely nice and pleasant. This is our go to…read moreplace every time we're in town

First time eating here this past Friday. I recently started a new job near here and wanted to give…read morethem a try. I stopped by after work. I ordered one General Tso's chicken dinner with house fried rice for both of us. This dinner item includes an egg roll. I also ordered a small house Lomein noodles, on the side to split between us. No drinks, straight home for dinner because the wife runs errands on Fridays. Just over $30. They cooked everything while I waited. Super friendly people. Local family operated. Locals say the home fried rice is very good, and I agree. Portions are good. I was full, and my wife had enough for a second meal. All in all, we were very pleased with everything. I'll try the happy family next time as this is my favorite. Im not the only Yelper to like this place, so give them a go. I think you'll like it too!

The food is ok but not the best. Customer service is great and the overall inside of the restaurant…read morehas an old modern day feel to it but spacious. Some of the meat/protein dishes weren't seasoned well and others over cooked.

Don't waste your time. Took the family out for dinner here, there was only a few stations that had…read morefood. The food was hard as if it's been in there all day. Definitely not worth the price paid, especially if no one was able to eat the food. Would give zero stars if possible.

My boyfriend found a piece of metal in his lemon chicken and the new people can't make the food…read moreright it doesn't even taste good anymore

This may be the best restaurant in Orangeburg. Their sushi is amazing the pad tai is the best I…read morehave ever had. The ladies who run this restaurant are so friendly and the service is great. I was an early patron and it is great to see how they have become busier over the years. Thai Lotus is a must eat in Orangeburg.

I used to be a Chinese fanatic but my new favorite is Thai and Thai Lotus takes much of the credit…read morefor this change! I have tried a number of different dishes and everyone of them without exception has been great. Some of my favorites: Crispy Basil Duck, Satay Chicken, Wonton Soup, and the Green Curry. But I have liked everything. Their Teriyaki wings are awesome! If one goes expecting Chinese, he/she will be disappointed. If one goes with an open mind, he/she will find something better than Chinese. The dining room is not crowded and the carved tables are exquisite. For something different and delicious, Thai Lotus is the place to go.