If you haven't been to Royal Thai Orchid of late, you've got to make it a point to get there! Their food is not only delicious, it was beautifully presented and reasonably priced. I've probably been to every Thai restaurant in Orange and hands down, Royal Thai Orchid is the best. We ordered spring rolls, yum woon sen salad, garlic chicken (not sure of the name) and coconut ice cream. The spring rolls with shrimp came with a tasty peanut dipping sauce and everything within the rice paper wrap, including the shrimp, was wonderfully fresh. The Yum Woon Sen Salad was absolutely Yummy (sorry, couldn't resist that). It is a salad made with mung bean noodles. The noodles were great and the salad was dressed in a mouthwatering lime dressing. Royal Thai offers a nice array of lunch specials for $12.95. Their lunch special entrees come with a small green salad, a little fruit, and of course, rice. It's a great price for such a delicious lunch! We ordered garlic chicken (not sure of the name) and was not only impressed with how delicious it was, but found that the veggies were perfectly cooked to a tender crisp. Even their lunch specials are beautifully plated. Their coconut ice cream was the best I've ever had. They make it fresh in-house and although they call it ice cream, doing so does not do it justice. The texture is unlike any ice cream I've had; you just have to taste it for yourself. I challenge you to find a $6 desert of this quality anywhere else in Orange. This restaurant has been around since the 80s but took a downturn around the time of the Covid shut downs. The new owners, Sam and Coco (yup, we had to ask), have re-created a terrific little restaurant for lunch or dinner. Give it a try; you won't be disappointed. Just a note: I typically order my Thai food "medium" but I did order the salad as a two out of 5 chilis and that was perfect for me. So if you're in doubt, err on the side of caution and start out with a little less spice. read more

The food was great and full of flavor! I enjoyed everything we ordered, and each dish was delicious. The service was also good--they checked in on us a few times throughout the meal and kept our water refilled. The ambiance was quiet and relaxing, which made for a pleasant dining experience. Overall, I had a great time! read more

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I love it, I love it, I love! They have the most fresh ingredients and make everything fresh to order. They have the best apricot iced tea that the owner orders straight from Bangkok!! read more

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Pad see ew was good. Panang curry was ok, very thin curry. Four star heat for curry isn't that hot--more like a medium. The rice included was not enough for the curry, so had to order more rice, at $3 extra. Probably won't be back. read more

We tried this place for the first time. The PhaThai was good. Big shrimp. I was craving the sticky rice and mango, unfortunately it wasn't the best. Not sure if the mango was frozen and that's why it was so mushy. The one man that was helping us forgot to bring me another side order. I was really surprised because he wasn't busy at all. His mind was doing some work on his phone. I'll still go back. It was very good. read more

Another great meal. Like before we shared everything. They were busy but service was fast. They are really nice. All the food was delicious. They give a discount for paying cash. read more

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Came here on a Monday night when our usual Thai restaurant was closed. The service was excellent. They are kind, cook your food upon order so it's fresh, and check on you frequently to make sure you have everything you need. The inside is clean and cozy. Feels like you're at a home. Will be back. read more

Royal Thai Orchid Restaurant - Monday night cozy feels like a home - Thai Near Me - Orange, California

The 4 stars is only for the length of time it took to get our food. We came here for dinner before the Anaheim Ducks game and we had 8 in our party. To start, food was delicious and I can understand that a smaller family business may take longer but it literally took 1hr and 20 min to get all of our food and there was only maybe 2 other couples dining. They did apologize for the wait which is much appreciated but wow that's a long time an we were a little late to the hockey game. If I'm in the area again I'd still try it again. Can't complain about the delicious food :) read more

This place is so good we love it so much. We'll definitely come back. The food is so bomb. The service is so nice and the vibe is just amazing. read more

When we arrived it was empty so we got seated right away. Feels authentic inside. Kind service. We weren't sure how spicy they do their dishes as all Thai restaurants have their variations. When we asked for more sauce, because both dishes were not spicy enough for us, they provided a platter to us, to which the staff recommended adding fish sauce to the green curry. We tried it and have to concur the curry (and even the pad thai) was better with some of that fish sauce. It added a little bit more spice to it too. Def want to come back and try the khao soi because it wasn't on the menu but we later saw it pictured on the wall. read more

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Came here to try out a different Thai spot other than our usual place (Lanta Thai Fusion, if you don't read any further, just go there instead) and to give other places a try. I regretted it the moment I tried the papaya salad. The service was good and the food came out fairly quickly, we took it to go! It was boiling hot inside due to how the sun hits all the windows in the restaurant. They gave us some cold water while we waited though. Now the food: Papaya salad - I asked for this extra spicy and it was not spicy at all, on top of that it was missing the citrusy tangy fish sauce taste I have come to love about this particular dish. The portion was a fair amount for the price. Overall did not enjoy this as much as some other places I have tried. Orange chicken- yes I know it's not traditionally Thai but it was on the menu and sounded good. It was. The problem was they literally gave us 8 pieces for $15. That's $1.80 a bite basically. So overly priced for such small portions. Oh but atleast it was plated nicely with some broccoli to take up the space in the container. So disappointed. Tom Kha soup - I also ordered this spicy and not one bite was. This one though was made very well flavor wise. It was delicious! But. Same as the orange chicken I over paid for the portions. It had the smallest amount of chicken and mushrooms I've ever seen for a large. Another over priced but decent meal. Pad Thai - my husband ordered the crispy pork and again very small portions for the price. He loved the flavor of the pork and said it was cooked very well and that the pad Thai itself was made well and not on the super sweet side which he prefers. Overall the food here is very mediocre especially for the price. I think this review would have turned out better had the portions not been so minuscule for the cost. Nothing we had today was so good that we have to return. I highly recommend Lanta Thai Fusion on katella if you want better flavor and cost vs portions. Their food is in the same price range but just better on all other aspects. read more

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I love the food here!! The best Thai food in Orange County. The service is great too! I usually order one of the curry's. They also have homemade ice cream read more

Royal Thai Orchid was excellent! I had the Khao Soi, a traditional Northern Thai dish, and it was absolutely amazing--rich, flavorful, and one of the best I've had. We also ordered the Pad Thai and Papaya Salad, and both were fresh, authentic, and packed with flavor. The service was friendly and attentive, and the overall atmosphere made for a great dining experience. If you're looking for authentic Thai food, especially if you want to try something beyond the usual menu items, I highly recommend Royal Thai Orchid. We'll definitely be back! read more

Royal Thai Orchid Restaurant - Amazing - Thai Near Me - Orange, California

This place is so good. I would definitely recommend it. I recommend the steam dumplings and the pad se ew. We go here all the time. The service is so nice and the vibe is like so cutesie. We love it here, and I hope you do too. read more

I want you to imagine a strip mall hole in the wall Thai place that hasn't been updated in 25/30 years and still serves the neighborhood's best Thai food. Now I want you to imagine theres a tower fan purchased 6+ years ago giving the air a good stir, while regulars dine quietly in the corner. The lighting isn't too bright, and the tables are quaint. We were served by a polite and patient women, and the food was tasty, so much so in fact that we both over ate. This is what Diners Drive-in's and Dives might consider a Dive-adjacent, and it's not the best food I've ever eaten, but you should now have a good enough idea to make your informed decision. You won't regret eating here. read more

Wish I lived here so I could eat at this place more often! My girlfriend swears by it every time she is in town. The curries are excellent. The Pad Thai is better than anything I've had in San Diego. Everything is fresh and delicious. read more

I want to say thank you to the owner for fixing the issue I had with my previous order. It really shows that he cares about us as customers. The food was amazing. Especially the royal fried rice. My whole family loved it. I would definitely continue to come back to this place. read more

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Not bad! There's good and mediocre here. I'll start with the good! The orange chicken was great and the curry was decent. I enjoyed the sweet & sour tofu! It was flavorful and there was a good amount of tofu bites. Some mediocre notes. The Thai tea wasn't sweet enough. It looked like it would be creamy and sweet. But it wasn't. The sticky rice was alright. It needed more coconut cream though. It wasn't sweet enough and wet enough. That sounds weird to say lol But it needs to be more wet and juicy. It was more sticky and not sweet. I love mango sticky rice so much. And normally I enjoy sticky rice. But it was a miss here. Overall, not bad! Definitely hit the spot for Thai food. Service was good. Everything was packaged nicely. There weren't any napkins or utensils though. read more

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Love this place!! my mom and I found this place about 6 months ago and we keep coming back. just celebrated my moms birthday here this week and were not disappointed. all the food is fresh, cooked to order. drunken noodles, chicken laarb, chicken with veggies, spicy beef rice, all delicious! we also tried the combo appetizer plate that came with chicken skewers, egg rolls, coconut shrimp and pot stickers. it was all good. service is excellent. Sam and his wife are so kind and friendly. and we can't forget the Chang beer!! read more

Okay I normally never write reviews this long but this place deserves it lol. We were craving Thai food one night and randomly searched for a place that was still open. Found this little spot and ordered takeout thinking it would just be your average Thai food. Super small, cozy restaurant. We got the salad roll, red curry, tom yum soup, and pad thai and ... we were shooketh. The tom yum soup was INSANELY good. Fresh, flavorful, super lemon grassy in the best way. The only times I've had tom yum that tasted this good was in Bangkok and one restaurant in Vegas. After that meal we immediately said we needed to come back and actually eat there because there was no way everything on the menu wasn't amazing. Second visit we planned to try different things... but ended up craving the same dishes again lol. Reordered the salad roll and pad thai, then added tom yum noodle soup and crab fried rice. HOLY CANNOLI. The salad rolls are a must. I love that its not filled with noodles so it actually tastes fresh and light instead of filling you up instantly. The sauce is soooo good too. The crab fried rice was ridiculously flavorful and the tom yum noodle soup somehow tasted even better dining in. Then yes... we came back AGAIN for the third time this week Ordered drunken noodles, crab fried rice again because we couldn't help ourselves, salad rolls again, wonton noodle soup, BBQ chicken, and tom kha soup. The BBQ chicken was so soft and juicy and the tom kha soup was chef's kiss. We ended up talking to the owner because I am obsessed with this place and she told us how her and her husband were both engineers and bought this restaurant 2 years ago because her husband loves cooking. They are the fourth owners and apparently this restaurant has been opened since 1986! She also told us they grow their own chili peppers, which makes sense because everything tastes so fresh and intentional. Apparently they also have a chef that worked at a 5-star hotel in Thailand and is known for his boat noodles, so that's next on our list. I kind of don't want to leave this review because it's a tiny restaurant and I don't want there to be a wait but they genuinely deserve all the hype. Soooooooo good. Def try it. Also, I have no photos because I went straight into eating. read more

Great service. Great ambiance. Pad thai and green curry were very tasty. I like their little spice rack with fish sauce and peppers. The spicy kick was perfect for their dishes. read more

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This is a cozy hidden gem in Orange! The staff is friendly and very efficient in making sure our waters were refilled in a timely manner. We ordered thai teas, pad thai with crispy pork, and pineapple curry with chicken. Thai Tea- Sweet and creamy. You can really taste the tea and it was quite refreshing. Pad Thai with Crispy Pork- We were served a generous portion. The noodles were soft and chewy and the sauce was a perfect blend of sweet and tangy. The pork had a nice crunch and added a depth of texture to the dish. Pineapple Curry with Chicken- The sauce was so good! It has a strong sweet pineapple flavor with a hint of a kick. The chicken pairs well with it and there were plenty of pineapple chunks. Thank you for a great meal! read more

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After boycotting this place for a few years. We decided to try it again after a friend we saw said it was sold again and it's better than it was. So we did, and I'm so glad we did. We have struggled to find a great Thai food place since Joe sold it. The owners now have made it great. The food was delicious and service was excellent. We ordered pad Thai with shrimp, pad see ew with chicken, homemade Thai egg rolls, and cucumber salad. All dishes were great. Loved the egg rolls so much. Missed having good egg rolls. The interior is small, and intimate. Great place to take a date. I'm glad we found a good Thai restaurant to go to again. We will be coming back very soon. read more

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This is our second time coming here, and we're always so pleased. The food tastes authentic and absolutely delicious. This is our go-to spot whenever I'm craving soup -- the tom ka is one of my favorites and honestly makes me miss home from when my grandma used to make it (I moved here, lol). We're always happy to try new dishes, and we always leave with leftovers because the portion sizes are so generous. The staff is incredibly friendly, and they even pack up your food for you to go, which is sooo nice. Such a great little Thai spot -- we'll definitely keep coming back! read more

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Let me tell you about a hole in the wall, clean, very home like, the owner greeted us kindly and sat us down. She made sure to recommend dishes and answered all the questions I had, we ended up having a feast and every single dish was absolutely delicious. I will be coming back Saturday night which is my next night off lol please come try, amazing!!! read more

Royal Thai Orchid Restaurant - HEAVEN! - Thai Near Me - Orange, California

The food and service was amazing I recommend this place because makes me feel like at home, thank you to the owners

Food is good. Used the discount for using Zelle. Paid the bill and left. Good thing we took a screenshot because the owner chased us out to the parking lot, accusing us of not paying. Felt embarrassed being questioned in the middle of the parking lot. After we showed proof owner just left. read more

First time here. Food was great and favorable. Service was great. Prices are affordable. We definitely will be returning soon. read more

Royal Thai Orchid Restaurant - Crying Tiger (ribeye) with spicy tamarind fish sauce on the side. - Thai Near Me - Orange, California

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First time experience was very positive. The owner was very nice and rightfully proud of their restaurant and food. We had green curry which was nicely spicy, pad Thai and a vegetable dish. The food was fresh, tasty and nicely prepared. They took time to chop vegetables for aesthetics which shows pride. If I had o e ask, it would be to serve a larger vegetable portion. We will be back! read more

Sam too great care of our quarterly luncheon building kits for the Hub Resources Center. We had a wide variety of options, and the food was delicious as always. Great lunch specials too. Thank you, Sam. read more

Royal Thai Orchid Restaurant - SC Fuels loves Royal Thai Orchid. We'll be back soon! - Thai Near Me - Orange, California

Ordered Togo and holy smokes, the best pad see ew I've ever eaten! What the heck! Essence of White pepper, and not salty at all. The beef was very tender. The gentleman who helped me was very polite and the food came out piping hot! Although the pricing may be a bit elevated, the food was very tasty. read more

Royal Thai Orchid Restaurant - Pad See Ew Pork belly pad krapao - Thai Near Me - Orange, California

Good food. Good communication, good service. Good place the ambiance was warm. Five stars. Highly recommended

We came here as a party of 10 on Father's Day and were treated so well. They accommodated our eight vegetarians with the utmost care and the food was delicious. The yellow curry was out of this world! The pad see ew was also so good- the best I've had in a long time out of Thai restaurants. This family run business is homey, efficient, accommodating, and so welcoming. Ms Uma made our holiday dinner truly special!!! read more

My favorite Thai restaurant by far. We like to go to different Thai restaurants but this was my first time at this place and it was so exquisite. Very authentic Thai food. Everything was so delicious and tasty and beautiful presentation. Warm, beautiful, peaceful and lovely ambiance. Service was wonderful. Spoke with the owner and she grows some of their ingredients So delicious and they cook with care and love. Beautiful experience for my husband and I. Thank you Royal Thai Orchid! Not pictured is Drunken Noodles which were also so delicious. read more

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Kindly attended at door, nice ambient.We went during lunch time so they served soup with our order and a free egg roll. The food was freshly made and delicious. We ordered Pad See Yew and Chow Mein. I also had cucumber salad which tasted freshly prepared, very good. My husband ordered egg rolls, happy with those too. My child had coconut ice cream, which I tried, had coconut pieces in it, was refreshing. Prior, the gentleman made it possible for my son to enjoy his ice cream from a cone. Thank you. Great service. read more

Royal Thai Orchid Restaurant - Didn't take pictures of main plates , we were enjoying our food :) - Thai Near Me - Orange, California

My wife and I enjoyed our pit stop dinner in what is such a hidden gem In this area in OC. Since it's a Sunday dinner, we were greeted and served by the owner-wife, Uma. Service is great. Food is excellent and delicious. Highly recommended! read more

My husband and I love this place. Authentic, yummy and reasonably priced. Highly recommend.

Pleasant inside dining. It is not fancy but good food. It has been in same location for a long time. We both had good meals and reasonable prices. Service was pleasant and effective. read more

Authentic Thai food. They always greet you when you walk in and they have great service. The ambience isn't too fancy but decorated beautifully with plants and the fragrance is from a flower in Thailand that smells lovely. Our go to! read more

This place has great options for Thai food. Ordered their chicken fried rice and Pad Kra Pow chicken, both tasted amazing. This is a small home in the wall place, but serves delicious food. The service was excellent, food was ready in less than 15 minutes. Will try their other options next time. read more

Royal Thai Orchid Restaurant - Chicken fried rice - Thai Near Me - Orange, California

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