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| - Red Orchid has been a very welcome addition to my take out repertoire. I adore Thai food and was anxious to try this place after randomly having Red Orchid's spring rolls as a free sample at my gym after they first opened. Kind of a strange introduction to them, but knowing we could easily grab some yummy take out on the way home from the gym is appealing.
I've really liked and enjoyed the dishes I've tried here. I obviously gravitated towards the Pad Thai initially, and it's quite tasty. They prepare their tofu expertly, lightly crispy, never mushy or spongy as I've experienced other places. I've tried a handful of dishes since my first visit, but the standout to me is the Drunken Noodles. The rice noodles are homemade and extra fat, soaking in deep flavors of chili paste, basil and bell peppers. It has some serious heat even when I order a 4 spice level! Yum. This is definitely my go to dish here.
The portions are good, usually enough left over for lunch the next day. And the leftovers always reheat well. Prices are around $10-14 for dinner entrees, which it think is average compared to other Thai places in the area. I've eaten in their cute dining room twice, one for lunch and most recently for dinner. While our dinner service wasn't the most prompt initially, our food came out quickly once we were able to order and we got to meet the owner. Lunch portions are smaller but came with soup and salad, both of which were quite yummy.
If you are a Thai fan, this place should definitely be on your radar!
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