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    Red Orchid

    3.9 (251 reviews)
    ModerateThai
    Open 11:00 am - 2:45 pm, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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    RED ORCHID ATMOSPHERE

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

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    Kao Soy
    Steven K.

    For my 100th time eating Red Orchid, I got the Kao Soy with chicken - lvl 6 spice. A delicious bowl of egg noodles swimming in spicy curry. Topped with crispy fried onions, crunchy egg noodles, and red onion. Honestly one of the best things on the menu. Overall, Red Orchid is still my go-to Thai restaurant. Food is always great. Prices are low compared to other local spots. Service is meh but not terrible.

    Panang Curry
    Gabrielle P.

    Red Orchid has become my go-to spot for Thai food, especially when I'm looking for a delicious and affordable meal. While it may not be the absolute best Thai I've had, I do think it's the best local pick for the price. My favorite dish is the Panang Curry with chicken. I've also tried a variety of their curries, and none have disappointed me. If you're looking for something to start with, the app sampler is a great pick to get a taste of a variety of flavors. I usually order takeout, but the restaurant itself is spacious, and the service is... okay. Overall, if you're in the area and craving Thai food that won't break the bank, Red Orchid is definitely a solid choice!

    All the food was delicious and tasty, especially the stir-fried basil and spring rolls.

    Green tofu curry in front, pineapple pork curry in back
    Kristen E.

    We had lunch on a weekend, can recommend! There's free parking in the lot in front of the strip of stores and gender-specific restrooms down the hall beyond the host station (the ones near our table in the dining room were for staff). We were seated and served quickly. The food was okay; we found that a level 2/10 was plenty spicy food our tastes. The curry was thinner than I prefer and had a very high tofu to vegetable ratio but low topping to rice ratio. Too much to eat in one sitting but half was not enough for a full meal, so we got the spring rolls, which had a dipping sauce that was different than others I've tried. Typical American Thai restaurant decor.

    Chicken Pad Thai (Traditional)
    Vanessa G.

    Got seated so quick by friendly staff. The food came out amazing and I also tried tofu that my friend had as well. I am usually not a tofu person, but it was delicious! Definitely will be back to try more of their menu items.

    Again Pad Kea Mau
    Lisa M.

    While in Pittsburgh we were meeting a friend for dinner. We wanted Thai food and fortunately for us our first choice restaurant was closed that night, because we ended up at Red Orchid instead.... We started with some spring rolls and the Tom Yum soup with veggies. The spring rolls came out piping hot and crisp. The Tom Yum was full of veggies and had a great kick to it. Every Thai restaurant does things differently, I will say this place uses a bit more fish sauce than I am used to. Not bad by any means, but just more. For our entrees we ordered Thai fried rice, pad Kee Mao and the Sweet and Sour chicken. The noodles in the pad Kee mao were the authentic flat thick noodles and were the perfect level of spicy. The Thai Fried Rice and the Sweet and sour chicken were also on point! This was a gem of a restaurant and I am so glad we tried it. We will absolutely be back on our next visit to The Burgh!

    Uksang Y.

    Tucked away in an unassuming strip, Red Orchid has a wonderful ambiance with unpretentious and tasteful Thai-style decor. Lunch is so affordably priced and everything we had here was very good. I ordered the Massaman curry and it came with a simple but comforting soup and the curry itself was just the right consistency. I got it at spicy level 7 (out of 10) and I think it was a good level to be able to taste and enjoy the food while also having a strong spicy punch. The service was also attentive and kind.

    Fried tofu, veggie Fried Spring Rolls

    Love this place. The ginger tea is amazing! Crabmeat Rangoon is excellent. The sampler plate was very good. My daughter loved the curry.

    Pad see ew with tofu leftovers
    Ulyana K.

    Definitely a decent place to get Thai food, especially in this area (North Hills). They have all of the usual Thai entrees and appetizers, as well as a few desserts you may not find in other places (like oreo mousse cakes as well as boba tea). I tried the pad see ew with tofu and Thai custard for my meal. Overall, the food is solid. I've had better pad see ew, but this was still a flavorful meal. The portion was decent, but being a bit more expensive than in other places, I thought it would also be a little larger. They are generous with their addition of vegetables. There are pieces of broccoli, cabbage, and carrots included. Decent amount of tasty sauce. Nicely sized tofu chunks which were flavorful (note that beef, seafood, and shrimp all come at an up charge for proteins). Thai custard is my go-to Thai dessert, and this one was pretty good (again, not the best I've had but good for the North Hills). Some parts of the rice were hardened and difficult to chew. But overall, they made a tasty and balanced custard (a bit on the eggy side) with a fair portion of rice. Once again, though, it's more expensive than at nearly any other Thai place. All in all, this is a good choice for Thai food near Ross or the North Hills. Their prices are moderately more expensive than at other locations around Pittsburgh, though, and the food is just pretty standard but satisfying when you're craving Thai.

    Roast duck soup.  Yum!
    Bob J.

    Stopped in for an early dinner on a weekend and were the first people in the dining area. Ample parking out front, in the strip of which this restaurant is a part. They take Covid restrictions VERY seriously here, effectively making me feel like a plague carrier. Oh well. I had the mango juice which was canned and tasted that way. But definitely mango and I am not complaining. I also had the fried tofu appetizer which was bland and smelled like a donut. But piping hot and a nice sauce although not quite as peanut flavored as I had hoped. Wife had the spring roll appetizer with shrimp which was fresh and delicious. For dinner I had the roast duck soup and it was very good. Lot's of duck, baby bokchoy and noodles. The broth was good but not great and I ended up not drinking all of it. Bathroom was passable. Fairly clean and nice paper towels - not stingy. If we lived closer I am sure this would be in our regular rotation. If you are in the area I definitely recommend this spot

    Ara S.

    Service was terrible. The waitress was making us feel so rushed. Didn't even ask what we wanted to drink just straight up asked what we wanted to eat. I ordered the pad see ew. It was actually really good. My husband ordered the chicken noodle soup. It was TERRIBLE. No flavor at all. He had to ask for salt and put salt on it himself. He got it with spice level of 4 and it was wayyyy too spicy. Tasted like water with too much hot sauce. The summer rolls were good. The menu there is not updated. Prices are more expensive than they are on the menu there. I would give this place 2 stars but I'll give them 3 since my pad see ew was good.

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    Food is delicious! Spice does vary, so I tend to go lower numbers or can be too hot.

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    My favorite Thai in the North Hills! Consistently delicious, nice dining space and quick service!

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