While exploring the Southside of Jacksonville today upon a colleague's glowing recommendation, I…read morehappened upon Bounxou Thai a name that immediately captured my curiosity. It proved to be a magnificent discovery in every single respect! Arrival was completely effortless, with a grand, spacious private parking lot situated directly out front. Stepping inside, the establishment is impeccably clean, tastefully arranged, and exudes a warm, sophisticated ambiance that honours authentic Thai traditions while remaining thoroughly inviting. The service was top-tier from start to finish exceptionally attentive, gracious, and wonderfully family-friendly. As is my customary habit when visiting fine Thai venues, I ordered a Thai Iced Tea to begin. It arrived crisp, perfectly chilled, and mixed to absolute perfection, making for a delightful afternoon refreshment. For my main course, I selected my absolute favorite, the classic Pad Thai. I was deeply impressed by the kitchen's thoughtful approach to hospitality; when my server inquired if I preferred red radish and parsley added custom touches I personally prefer to forgo they accommodates my request with total ease. My meal arrived with impressive speed and was an absolute culinary masterpiece vibrant, exquisitely seasoned, and piping hot. Between the immaculate cleanliness, tailored service, and divine cuisine, Bounxou Thai earns absolute full marks from me. A sensational spot I shall most certainly be returning

My BF and I went for dinner on a Friday evening around 6:30. This place is in a fairly busy plaza,…read moreand had a fair amount of customers in/out while we were there. The place itself was nicely decorated, but had only one server from what I can tell. She was busy running to and fro, but taking care of everyone. We ordered spring rolls, Panang curry, and pad Thai, which all came out on queue and piping hot. As far as the taste goes, they felt a little flat on the pad Thai, with a sprinkling of burnt pieces throughout his dish. The curry was made with coconut milk and very tasty but a little more watery than I was hoping for. Overall, it was good and we both agreed that we would go back and give it another try. It's in a great location for us and satisfied a Thai food craving.

Will absolutely return. Lots more to choose!!…read more Love the menu choices, loved the food- really cute place. Some of the best Pad Thai I've had in a very long time !!

Food is authentic Thai. The service was exceptional. There is a nice atmosphere with Thai videos…read moreplaying on a large projection Screen. We had a very nice evening.

Green Papaya was such a great dining experience! Everything came out hot, fresh, beautifully…read morepresented, and full of flavor. The drunken noodles were packed with shrimp, chicken, vegetables, and that delicious savory sauce, while the sushi was just as fresh and flavorful. The atmosphere is classy, elegant, and inviting, and the service really added to the experience. It's the kind of place where you can come for a nice dinner, enjoy beautifully prepared Thai food, and actually feel like you're having an experience--not just grabbing a meal. Fresh ingredients, bold Thai flavors, beautiful presentation, and great service. Definitely a place I'd return to!

We rounded out a great day in Orange Park with a stop at Green Papaya Thai Restaurant on Blanding…read moreBlvd. The location is perfect right before you jump back on the highway. We started with the Gyoza, which is always a reliable favorite here. I ordered a mix of sushi including Tamago, a Philly Roll (properly made with smoked salmon!), and the Holiday Roll. The Holiday Roll was an incredible surprise--I absolutely loved it. Bonus: the portions were large enough that I had plenty of leftovers for lunch today. Lauren got the Drunken Noodles, but fair warning on the spice levels: she usually handles heat well and ordered a Spice Level 2, but it was incredibly fiery! She probably should have stuck to a Level 1, though she still managed to eat a good bit of it. The decor inside this location is fantastic, and watching the robot waiter cruise around the dining room adds such a fun touch to the atmosphere. Highly recommend! This review originally appeared in the Jacksonville Fun, Eats & Drinks Facebook group.

Had an early dinner in Blue Orchid after our walk in Memorial Park. The weather was great and we…read moresat in their outdoor patio. The mini zen garden/koi pond was so relaxing. They even have fans around in case it gets hot. Ordered Tom Kha, Choo Chee Fish and Thai Tea, they're always great. Didn't order Pad Thai this time, but that's also one of our favorite dish. The staff were very accommodating too. We always go here whenever we're in the area because of their food, ambiance and good service. They always run various promotions from time to time, so definitely check that out.

We liked the crab Rangoon with plum sauce and cabbage ($14), maybe even more than the last time at…read morethe Atlantic Blvd. location. There was a longer-than-expected wait for our pad Thai ($21). We didn't like it quite as much as last time. It was more liquidy, perhaps needing a bit longer in the pan to evaporate out some liquid and make the sauce more intense? This time it was veggie, last time chicken, which may have made a difference too. Our waiter told us we could add chicken to the veggie for $5 if we want. Our waiter was nice, and the setting might be a bit nicer than the other location (we were inside, but there's outside too). I'd like to try their mango sticky rice and roti canai sometime, and the satay again.

Love this place!…read more They have a new special- unlimitedNaan while you dine in. My husband and I thought it was delicious!

I've been to Blue Orchid a few times before, and while the service has sometimes been inconsistent,…read morethis was by far the worst experience I've had there. The food itself was good, which made the service issues even more disappointing. We ordered an appetizer before our entrées, but we were served entrée with no notice that the appetizer would be late or missing. When our dinners arrived, we asked about it (we were not told, we had to ask) and were told the sauce was still being made for the appetizer. Later, the roti was brought out by itself with no curry, with no context. Victoria, our server, just dropped it off. After trying to find our server for several minutes (because she did not check on us to ask how the meal was), I asked about the sauce and was then told that another employee was supposed to have informed us that they were out of it. She said this in a scolding tone that made me feel bad for even asking. Eventually, the curry did arrive, but by that point we had nearly finished our meals and we had spent so much time annoyed about where our food was, we were not happy to eat it. There were other strange service moments as well. Our table was initially missing silverware, and at one point I began refilling my own small water glass from the bottle left on the table. Victoria abruptly took the bottle out of my hand and told me, "No, I'm supposed to do that for you." That interaction felt unnecessarily brusque, especially after we had already spent much of the meal trying to get basic information about food we had ordered. The price point made all of this harder to excuse. My $17 bowl of tom yum was essentially tofu and vegetables in spicy broth. I understand that restaurant prices include far more than the raw ingredients, but that is exactly the point: when I'm paying that much for a simple entrée, I am also paying for service, atmosphere, and a pleasant dine-in experience. I do not expect to spend the evening confused about where our food is or feel scolded for asking about it. They did ultimately discount the appetizer by half, which I appreciated, but the overall experience was still extremely disappointing. This was our first time coming on a Saturday night, and we specifically chose Blue Orchid because we wanted to spend a little more for a nice atmosphere and a relaxing evening. Instead, the service made the meal so confusing and stressful that by the end my husband and I were basically angrily eating the panang curry. At this point, we won't be returning to dine in. If this were a fast-casual or primarily takeout restaurant or if it were even a slow weekday, I would calibrate my expectations differently. But at these prices, service and hospitality are part of the product, and on this visit they simply were not there. I've had better experiences here in the past, which is part of why this one was so disappointing. On what should have been one of the restaurant's strongest nights, Saturday evening, they did not simply drop the ball -- they forgot about it and scolded us for reminding them.

Came here with a group of coworkers (10 of us!!!) the space is smaller and upstairs but we still…read moresat comfortably! We came right at the lunch tush and our server was ON IT!! So attentive and really knew the menu! I had the red curry - 4 stars for heat and it was just the perfect heat!!! I added the scallops and it was delicious! Very flavorful and not overpowered by the spice!!! Looking forward to trying the drunken noodles the next time I go back, those looked YUMMYYYYY!!!

Indochine is located above Dorothy's in downtown Jacksonville. It's a short walk from the Hyatt and…read moreconvention center if you're there for a conference. There are stairs, but if you walk straight through to the host/hostess stand at Dorothy's, there is a small elevator available. The décor was nice and there was a decent amount of seating available, enough to accommodate our group of 10 and another large group at the table next to ours. It looked like people came here with their families for special occasions. There was only one person working to cover everything from seating, take out, serving, etc., and he did an amazing job of staying on top of everything. He even took the time to explain to me that they recently decided to make their entire menu (save for the fried items) gluten free due to many requests they'd received from their customers. It was so nice to eat at a place that was so considerate! Their menu is definitely more fusion than authentic. I asked the server for a recommendation and he told me his favorite is the Curry Fried Rice, but it was a big portion, so I opted for his second favorite, the Drunken Noodles. I asked about the spice levels and asked for mine to be more spicy. It wasn't as spicy as I hoped, so I asked for a spice tray and added several spoonfuls of various chili flakes and peppers. My colleagues got the yellow curry and said it was basically flavorless, but they liked their Drunken Noodles. I'm thankful to have the gluten free option, but I was missing the essence of the classic/authentic flavor. Overall, the décor, ambience, and service was great, but the food was just okay.

Best Thai food in Jacksonville! We come here all the time and love it. My favorite dish is the…read moresoh basal fish filet with ground pork - an exceptional plate of fried fish, basil and garlic, and sweet ground pork over rice. The crispy pork belly is also amazing - crunchy yet moist and not tacky. The fried rice and stir fried plates are also solid choices. My wife loves the panang! My only complaint is that they don't have khao soi on their menu! I know that's a northern Thai dish, but that would be amazing. I also found the pad siew to be overcooked, but considering how great the other dishes I have had here were I may have experienced a fluke with that one. Service is excellent: friendly, attentive, and professional. Ambiance is intimate and cozy - this is a small restaurant great for groups up to four people. Definitely must visit if you are in the area.

First time there and it's a cute little place. Had a nice size menu...not too big nor too small…read more Also had a special menu of dishes not always served which is one I picked which was the squid papaya salad.

4.5 Another great…read moremeal, to go. Ordered in for dinner and a movie and was not disappointed. First, always ready well in advance, so prepare for that. I always order and then leave right away and I'm only down to street. On arrival, friendly faces and meal handed over to me. If you order online you get texts on status. This time we ordered some regulars, as well as some new. Only down side is one of the pasta dishes (new try, Udon minus the veggies) was ordered with a spicy level 1 and was definitely at least a 3 or more- so maybe an error and my son couldn't eat. My curry was at a 1 and there was a huge difference. We ordered two Amazing Curry's- one with shrimp and one with chicken. Lots of protein in each, both of us had over half left. Fresh broccoli and spinach as always, delicious sauce. We had on the side this time which was great so we could control how much sauce. A staple for me is the roti- . Great sauce and flavor. Would recommend.

I don't know how this place has anything under 5 stars! The seabass was cooked to perfection in one…read moreof the best curries I have had. The pad Thai was also a 5/5. I will say, they definitely do their Thai dishes better than sushi's and I'd come here for Thai. Nonetheless delicious and this was the perfect order. Coconut and pineapple cake to top it off was to die for.

Having the Panang Curry with chicken. The chicken is so tender and the broth flavor is spectacularread more

Welcoming vibe, clean, friendly and attentive service, and great food!…read more - Lou Sassle

Cute and quaint restaurant. Didn't know it was even right…read morearound the corner from me which is amazing. I went during lunch time and it wasn't busy at all. The lady is really sweet. The food was good. I got spicy level 2 because I did my research before and I wasn't trying to clear my nostrils with lunch. They have steam buns now so that will be the next thing I try with curry when I go again.

It's a quiet little family owned restaurant, the food is always yummy. The staff is always…read morefriendly, greeting everyone with a smile. My family and friends frequent here often so I recommend giving it a try