Thai Orchid

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  Yelp led my group of co-workers and I to Thai Orchid after deciding to pass on the  nearby Noodles & Co.  We made the right choice.  We were there for lunch so we were able to enjoy the $6.99 lunch menu.   The lunch menu included soup, salad and a spring roll.
  
  The coconut soup that came with the lunch was very delicious, but the portion was small.  I just really started enjoying it, then it was gone.  I would like to have seen more than 6 or 7 spoonfuls...seriously, it was that small.
  
  I am not very knowledgeable regarding Thai food so I chose the old standby Pad Thai.  It was served with a small salad and a piping hot spring roll.  The Pad Thai was delicious.  The rice noodles seemed to be homemade and were expertly cooked, not mushy at all.  I had tofu in my order and it was perfect, slightly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside with a great texture.  The egg in the dish was plentiful.  
  
  I will certainly return on my next visit to Plainfield and be a little more adventurous.

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  Posted on 01.27.13 Michael S.

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  Great for lunch.  I had the Thai fried rice which was delicious and the perfect portion.  Generally I'm used to have far too much at other Thai food restaurants.  The atmosphere is great with a clean and comfortable dinning area.  The service was good too albeit a bit slow, but I believe that was the result of so many people in there for lunch.  Overall a great place to eat :D

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  Posted on 12.07.12 David E.

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  I think this place is great for lunch!  It hasn't been open long.  They have about 15 different dishes to choose from for 7.99 for lunch.  My co-workers and I stop in here once every couple of weeks.  You can request different levels of spice to suit your taste which I like.....Mild, hot, extra hot, and Thai Hot!  I would recommend this place for a good change of pace!

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  Posted on 07.22.12 Drew K.

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  Shrimp spring roll was simply amazing, 5 stars out of 5. I could literally eat it every day!  Super fresh, non-fried appetizer with two excellent sauces.  Two enthusiastic thumbs up!
  
  I'm not a huge Pad Thai guy, but my wife likes it quite a bit. She ordered it today and I must say that it was very good.  I got the Pad Gra Prow with shrimp and really enjoyed it.  Solid number of shrimp, flavorful sauce, lots of veggies.  I could have used more heat though, so I think I'll get "hot" instead of "medium hot" next time.
  
  Service has been extremely friendly both times we've been there.  Prices are very reasonable and portions are substantial.
  
  All in all, a fantastic option for Thai on the west side of Indy.

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  Posted on 06.09.12 Scott M.

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  I've ate Thai at a few places to say the least.  It was the best I have found on the west side.  I have had their take-out and Dine-in as well.  Good service and great food.  I had the Pad Kee Mow and Tom Yum soup and both were great.  Good spices and Fresh vegetables.  Give it a try !

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  Posted on 06.06.12 Karl M.

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  We have eaten here 4 times since they opened, but vowed the last time will actually be our last. The food here is sub-par in relation to other Thai Food restaurants in Indianapolis (under-spiced & blah flavor). The service is HORRIBLE.
  
  Save your money. The Thai food from the "International Aisle" of Kroger is tastier & more authentic than this restaurant.
  
  It is a shame. Plainfield needs a good Thai restaurant.  Thai Orchid isn't it.

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  Posted on 05.01.12 Amy D.

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  I love Thai food. The heat, the freshness, the coconut, the peanut satisfies me to the core. This is a solid Thai restaurant. I have been waiting for it to open for the last few months. I would routinely check to see if it was open every time I left Target (it is around the corner but in the same strip mall as Target). Last night we gave it a go. Care has been taken to make the dining room pleasant. The seating is comfortable, the fabrics are interesting (I would love to have those tablecloths). The way the restaurant is laid out, there is a sense of intimacy that you don't always have in strip-mall restaurants. I had the Red Curry with tofu and ordered it hot. It was everything red curry is supposed to be- full of coconut milk, vegetables, Thai basil and heat. I could have taken it hotter and next time plan on asking for extra hot. My dining companions ordered the Pad Thai with chicken and the Sizzling Beef. The Pad Thai was a little light on vegetables & not impressive but the Sizzling Beef arrived at the table literally "sizzling". Every dish was full of flavor and we cleaned our plates. All entrees start with a small Thai Salad which was perfectly seasoned. We finished by sharing a tapioca pudding- lovely green tapioca with coconut milk and whipped cream- very nice. Why only four stars? The waitress was a little off her game and even though the dining room was fairly empty, didn't refill drinks until asked and then it was after the entrees were done (with Thai food you sometimes need that refill). Also, the Pad Thai needs a little something extra to make it special. Every Thai restaurant does Pad Thai and the great ones distinguish themselves by making their version memorable. I had the Ginger Tea but was happy to see that they also offer Chrysanthemum Tea (a personal favorite). They also have the usual Thai Tea and Coffee. This is a new restaurant and I'm sure that they will work out the kinks. I will definitely be back to find out!

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  Posted on 03.01.12 Jen E.

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