Saturday, July 19, 2008

Orchid Thai, Winter Park

I had Chicken Dumplings and Green Curry Chicken at this Thai restaurant on Park Avenue in Winter Park last night. It was an open-topped steamed dumpling. I think they used dark meat in the dumpling. I'm not sure if they are trying to make use of all the parts of the bird or think the gaminess is a pleasureable taste sensation, but, I think it made them taste rancid. It came with a soy dipping sauce. It cost $6. The chicken curry was good. You can order two sizes (I think for one or two persons). I received the smaller portion for $14. It was enough for dinner. The chicken was nice and white. The vegetables (carrots, zucchini, squash, red peppers, green peppers) were sliced, quartered into chunks and the skins were carved for affect. They were not overcooked. The sauce was nice. Kafir leaves, lime and curry. The white rice was prepared properly. Soda's were $2 (re-fills).

The waitress was nice. Execution was fast. The decor was acceptable (loungy). The room and table settings were clean. The value was good. The place was about half full.

My only suggestion would be for them to communicate their service a little more emphatically. The sign on the window is subtle and doesn't say that it is a restaurant. If you passed by quickly you would probably miss it or not immediately seperate it from the clothing and furniture stores that surround it.

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