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Well, I still like it - and they're open on Sundays, which really saved my bacon.
I'm downgrading them slightly because of the prices - they are charging eleven dollars for ten dollar (or seven dollar depending on where you go) meals, and the taste is not there. It's not bad - maybe it's the chef. The satay was excellent, but barely warm. The spring rolls were really hot - temperature hot (this is starting to sound like Goldilocks and the three Thai appetizers). The main course was okay, but a little heavy on the coconut milk in the curry, like they watered it down or something. Three stars should have a burn, and this only made me thirsty, not because of the heat but because of the thickness of the curry (that coconut milk again).
I still like it - if there was three-and-a-half stars I would go there. Since the last was a four I figure this can be a three and that averages out.
On the way out I went through South Center and Mali Thai also is open on Sunday (although finding parking in South Center might be a chore with all the shopping). If I had known I would have gone there instead.
I like this place - shades of a bygone era.
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So, i went here for the first time last night...and honestly, its really not that good at all. The Phad See-Iw was dry, and the Phad Thai noodles werent even cooked all the way.
The spring rolls (not fried), were ok. But the dipping sauce should have been peanut sauce instead of that weird sauce it came with. And the menu said it comes with basil in it, not cilantro. They were still o.k.
The only reason why I came in here was becasue I was getting my oil changed next door. I should have just went to Tommy's next door, it would have been cheaper and much better!
I used to frequent this restaurant so much the servers there all knew me by my first name! I have always thought that Thai food is one of the most easiest and effortless cooking you can ever try, I mean how hard can it be to melt down some peanut butter and stir fry some curry, right?! WRONG! This place has a nice blend of curry mixed in their peanut sauce(showering rama), the stuffed chicken wings here is what keeps me coming back, and of course the service!
It's really a neighborhood gem if you ask me for the people that live down South in the Renton/Skyway area.
Oh... had a bad take out exchange with them. I gave them money and they gave me a sticky pile of glob that was supposed to be a rice noodle dish.
One might think it was the take out that did it but, no I had gotten it from them before as take out and it had been fine. They just REALLY overcooked the noodles.
I don't know if I will be back or not. Right now? No.
You know. Pretty good.
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It was one of those days where I was sort of driving aimlessly looking for somewhere to eat. While driving past this place I saw that they have lunch specials for $6.95. Sounds pretty good ey? I thought so too, and I stopped in.
FOOD: The lunch special comes with one entree, pad thai noodles, steamed rice, and a spring roll. I chose cashew chicken as my entree and it was decent. Not the best I have ever had.. but good. The pad thai tasted extremely fishy. I know that most restaurants put fish sauce in it, but geez. This was fish sauce central! The spring roll was soggy and not something I would ever get again. I also ordered a thai iced tea, which was weak tasting.
SERVICE: Excellent service. My server was extremely friendly and welcoming. He was attentive and made my less than delicious lunch a very pleasant experience.
I am certainly not jumping at the opportunity to visit this place again. I mean, great service is appreciated.. but the food was so blah.
However, I will say that their dessert menu looked delicious.
I thought this was quite decent. Veggies were very fresh, there were vegetarian options, and they had fresh rolls which did have noodles (I prefer none but that's rare) but some veggies and shrimp too.
thanks to the person who recommended the BB Broccoli. Mine unfortunately had way more onion, but I subscribe to a produce box and happen to have read that this week is between growing seasons in two areas so it happens to be difficult to come by this week.
Happened to be down in Renton recently and stopped by with a group. We were all quite happy with our experience.
I would rate this place a good value for the decor, portion size & quality, and service. Most entrees fall between $9 - $10 and are quite tasty. Spring rolls with tofu instead of prawns were a great treat prior to the main course. Pud See Ew had good veggies, tofu, sauce, and noodles.
Their wine selections are actually quite good, we had some wine aficionados with us and they were happy with the Lindeman's 2006.
Royal Orchid is now on my list of good places to dine in Renton!
Cute, authentic thai spot. Wood floors, wood panel walls, thai decor, the fish tank, the recessed windows, all really nice. It's rather small so if it's busy, be prepared to wait or take-out.
I got the Phud Thai wit tofu. Good stuff, yummy. Want to try dozens of others.
The take-out container seemed like styrofoam but it had a recycle class 6 arrow on it; I don't think styrofoam is recycleable so idk wat it is. Hmm. You can also tear off the top along the perforated spline.
Mint anyone?
Good Thai food, reasonable prices, and a mouth full of spice!
Great place to eat if your just driving around and not sure what you really want in your tummy.
The food here is always consistent and always tasty.
I recommend the angel wings for those who like stuffed fried chicken.
Phad Thai and Phad see eww are a standard and taste good.
If you are adventurous make sure you try something else on the menu.
Portions are fair, not falling over your plate, and not small where you have to squint and wonder where your food went.
I'd recommend this place to someone if they were looking for good Thai food to eat.
This place is close to my house. Not bad, pretty good thai food and cheap lunch specials. Excellent service!
This used to be my favorite thai restaurant... back when it was the only thai place that i tried. Now that i have eaten at many other thai restaurants Royal Orchid gets moved down toward the bottom for their noodle dishes :(. But I do like their stuffed chicken a lot!!!
Great friendly service here. You get a warm welcome as soon as you walk through the door, friendly wait staff get you to your table quickly, no messing around here.
The food here isn't anything super special, but its pretty good. Because I am a huge fan of thai food, I may be a little biased and picky when it comes to rating different restaurants. The food here seems pretty fresh and comes to the table quickly. I really enjoy the curries here, that is the only reason they get 4 stars, well that and I cant give them 3 1/2 stars.
The pud see ew is good, big chunks of broccoli and chicken. The mango sticky rice is a different but tasty dessert option especially with a good ole thai iced tea.
The best thai, even the best of the asian food genre in Renton. We've tried quite a few different dishes now, the sweet and sour pork, cashew chicken and chili paste fried rice rank in our favorites. Came in last night for some takeout and was given a $5 gift certificate!!! Royal Orchid is now our go-to place for take out and we would be hard pressed to try somewhere else.
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I used to eat here all the time since it was close to the in-laws but hadn't been here for several years. It hasn't changed much. My mom took me and the girls to lunch here today. Our waitress was nice (and very young - probably 17 or 18) but had very poor communications skills when you ask for no peppers (that means all peppers - not just green) and when we ordered sticky rice for dessert she brough us out some white sticky rice in a plastic bag???? The potstickers were good and the lunch specials were average (I do really like their phad thai but they could put either some tofu or chicken in it). The servings are just enough for 1 - not a lot of leftovers : ( I did order the phad ke mao and it was just meh (noodles were globbed together and the taste was just ok). Lunch for 4 was $55 with tax and tip - a little on the high side for what we actually got but I'll probably be back if I'm in the neighborhood and want thai.
I don't know if it's a NW thing or what, but this place like others in the area have the star system to determine the level of spicy in the food. 4 or 5 stars is the hottest you can order. And that is freeking HOT!!! Do not order this level unless you can REALLY handle spicy food. My buddy order some curry at the high level and I thought he was going to explode. Of course he was macho man and he called it "nicely spiced".
I ordered 2 stars on mine and it was good. Not too hot and not too low. just right. I have been there several times and it's a decent place for Thai food.
This place is pretty good. I love their artworks and restaurant design, it makes you feel like you're in Thailand. Parking is ample and easy place to get to. Food is a little pricey but this restaurant has good quality.
You know what's cool about the Royal Orchid? Real orchids. Blooming, gorgeous. On every windowsill. You know how many Thai restaurants I've visited where they're heavy on the cheesy decor? Not here. The surroundings are pleasant--simple wood-paneled walls, the obligatory fish tank, and tables and chairs. The chairs were a little underwhelming and the tables could have used a nice cloth, but they were very light on the garish Thai decorations, which was cool.
The food was very tasty--I had spicy prawns and the husband had Thai basil chicken. I really liked the selection of vegetables in my dish--usually you get too many onions or all green peppers, and this was a nice mix that included zucchini and carrots and fresh green beans. But, um, a word about those green beans: I love that they were fresh, but I didn't love that they were practically raw. So I ended up putting most of them aside, sigh.
I'll give you another chance, though, Royal Orchid, because of all the good points, and you're right up the street. And obviously your owners have a green thumb.
I've never been disappointed by this place.
We had taken-out lunch for six of us for about $62, so I consider this low moderate.
The food was very delicious with even only 2 stars being plenty spicy for most of us.
Call-in orders are typically ready exactly when they say it'd be ready, usually no more than 15-20 minutes.
Save yourself $5 by looking for a coupon in the mailer coupons and/or the Renton Reporter. There's usually a $5 off an entree when two are purchased coupon in there.
The only knock I have is the decor is a bit dated and the parking can sometimes be filled up during peak times. But you go for the food (usually take-out) and that's what matters, right?
This is a reliably good Thai restaurant. Decent selection, warm service, and fun decorations make this a keeper.
I've stuck mostly to the curries and pad thai and never been disappointed. I often get tom yum soup when I am almost getting sick and this place has the rest in Renton beat. Its spicy, warm, and with a wholesome broth - a cure all for sickness!
I highly recommend this fantastic gem in Renton!
I went here for lunch yesterday and it hit the spot. I was craving Thai and some suggested it. When you first are seated they give you a little cup a soup that was perfect to warm you up as you decided what you wanted to order. They have a couple lunch specials that looked like good deals, but I was in the mood for yellow curry...and it was yummy...I got 3 out of 4 stars...it could have been a little spicier, but it worked for me. I do have to say that I've been complaining about Seattle Thai and how it doesn't come with rice...and here the rice came...yipee!!!
The atmosphere in the place was quaint and nice...I'd definitely come by here again!!
this place was my first thai experience. a friend brought me there and she was vegetarian so she made us get vegetarian food, which I was hostile towards at the time. but i enjoyed my first taste of thai (how had i been deprived of it until I was 15?) and a couple years later went vegetarian. i've been back to royal orchid several times and brought family and friends there and they've brought people they knew. it's an excellent restaurant with great vegetarian options. i recommend the BB Broccoli. I'm not sure about the curries, so if you're veg check if they have fish sauce.
but i've had many a warm culinary memory at this place. i remember prices being decent and servers being friendly. nice atmosphere as well, with nice posters/pictures of various aspects of Thailand. My favorite is the fruit carving poster!
If I could, I'd actually peg this one at 3.5 stars. The prices were fair, the food was by and large decent, and the service and atmosphere were both good. That said, it isn't quite good enough to have me set aside my search for a really good Thai place for us to frequent. It'll do in a pinch, but it doesn't really excite me.
(Regarding the spiciness issue... Finding a place in the Northwest that will do Thai food that is spicy by my standards is a losing proposition on the best of days, so I've stopped judging by that.)
I'd give it 2 1/2, but alas...
Anyway, I have only eaten here at lunch, and the food has always been tasty and quick. I have usually had a curry combination which comes with pad thai and soup, and have always thought the food good. I'll have to try other items on a future trip since I am in Renton often...I agree that the food could be spicier, so add a star for good measure.
What I enjoy most are all of the orchids around the room - all happy and well maintained, so kudos to that.
Decent curry. Had flavorgasm again. Love my cheap curries. Prices reasonable.
Really charming place in an odd location next to a Denny's in Renton. Crab wontons with nice slightly spicy orange glaze dipping sauce, big curry portions and fantastic ambiance. Call in orders are quick and prices are reasonable. As far as Renton Thai and curry places, I'd say this is the best.
Been coming here for years. Consistently good. The angel wings are superb!!
Love the boneless stuffed chicken wings. Other dishes are okay, not enough food for the price. The Pad see ew gets too sweet at times and looks burnt.
a bit overpriced but the flavors aren't so bad. i haven't been there for awhile, but mainly it's because i'm not a fan of thai food. they have this bad ass sticky rice and mango dessert though!! they also have this steak appetizer that you dip in what i think is fish sauce and thai chili. the service is always nice. sometimes their sticky rice isn't cooked very well...
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