The food here is about as close as you will get from home cooking. Great fresh buffet that is…read moreflavorful and delicious. Next time I'm in SC I'm coming thru here. Service is also great. Thanks.

Food is always good and fresh. Love the veggies! Everything is delicious and don't forget the…read moreoutstanding banana pudding! It is worth the drive.

The best barbecue almost always comes from those unassuming hole in the wall places. My inner voice…read moreof confidence, the one that says "it's gonna be great," was already humming before I even stepped inside. At first glance, I wondered what exactly this industrial looking neighborhood had to do with good food. Still, I parked, walked in, and was immediately greeted by the unmistakable aroma of meat that had been slow smoking all day long. A very kind older lady welcomed me and explained that the buffet was all-you-can-eat for just $17. That sounded easy enough. I grabbed a plate and began my journey down the line. There were the staples: rice, collard greens, fried okra, hush puppies. Then came the showstoppers. A massive tray of mac & cheese, golden fried chicken, barbecue chicken, and pulled pork that looked like it had been tended with care. Oh, my. Off to the side sat squeeze bottles of sauce and ketchup, flanked by potato salad, cole slaw, and two varieties of pickles that added a crisp counterpoint to the richness of the meats. I ate far more than I intended, but every bite was worth it. The mac & cheese was excellent, very cheesy and full of flavor. Maybe not quite as good as when Mrs. K. blesses me with her recipe, but still, excellent. The barbecue chicken was moist and seasoned just right. The pulled pork was some of the best I have had, with a few larger pieces mixed in that gave it texture and depth. It was so good it really didn't need any sauce at all. If desserts were offered, I didn't see them. A small scoop of banana pudding would have tied the whole experience together in a perfect knot. Even without it, this was a five-star meal in my book. Yum, and then yum again. [Review 1512 of 2025 - 1366 in South Carolina - 25063 overall]

Where the locals go. A SC institution whose fried chicken and sides are just as good as their…read morepulled pork and hash.

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!!!

Food looks so good at the buffet when I got it home I forgot to take pictures dye ready into it and…read moreate it all pictures next time

Let me tell you this if we had not gone with someone we probably would have never stopped to this…read moreplace. From the outside it looked a mess. From the inside, it wasn't so bad. Needs a little bit of curb appearance. The staff was friendly though. I'm a city boy now so it was a little country lol but I appreciated it the hospitality. we don't do buffets but someone bought us lunch and we didn't wanna be rude. No one else was there and the food was just brought out so ate a little. It wasn't bad. I had fresh fish, rice, mac & cheese, string beans, cabbage etc.

The bbq, rice and hash was pretty good but I ordered 2 orders of peach cobbler and sooo…read moredisappointed! Doesn't even look appealing!

Extremely disappointed. I have always had a good experience but yesterday was not. i am not sure…read moreif it is a new cook but the coleslaw, green beans, and potato salad were sweet. It definitely was disappointing.

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.

Everyone was friendly and nice but the food was really mid. Not a lot of flavor..... kind of tastes…read morelike nursing home food.

Good BBQ buffet, was traveling through the area and stumbled on this place. Would recommend for…read moregood food and fast friendly service.

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.

I was truly disappointed in this Dukes Bar-B-que. I made arrangements to meet two old high school…read morefriends there last Friday. Luckily I had cash on me. The pulled pork was good, but that's the only thing that was good. The only other things they had was rice and hash and cole slaw. Felt like a waste of money.

Dukes BBQ on Chestnut Rd is run by members of the Earl Dukes family. Remember Mr Earl as a…read moreneighbor of my parents who lived on the corner of the street that went to his house. Remember his starting the business and so glad his family has carried on the business that has the good ole hash and BBQ meat. I have lived out of town for many years but when I get a chance I go to Orangeburg I go to the Chestnut Street one. Ann is always so nice and is the first one you will talk to when you order "to go " BBQ or eat at the buffet. It has always been a favorite of my family.

Great food! Great service! Friendly owner and staff! My choice for meals when in the area.read more

Go visit our friend and eat some great grub! Brisket and tacos and many more items. Try the Smoke…read more'em burger and fries this is our fav