Thai Orchid - Crowmarsh

Rob P (25 May 2008)

This was our visit to Thai Orchid but won't be our last! Living a few miles away and looking for a restaurant we hadn't been to before, we found the Restaurant Guide and the single review of Thai Orchid from over a year ago. It’s always risky without recent reviews, but we decided to give it a go. It's very easy to get to, just before the Long Bridge over the Thames heading into Wallingford. The car park is huge, so no hassles there either.

We received a warm welcome as soon as we stepped through the door. The staff could not have been more friendly, helpful or attentive - without being obtrusive. Guided by the previous review, we selected set menu B at £21 each. The great selection of starters were excellent, followed by a refreshing soup. The rice and four main course dishes were all good. Although the two of us didn't clear the plates, we could not even attempt a dessert even though it was included in the price. A real shame because the dessert trolley was packed with fantastic looking sweets. The drinks were at, what I consider as, pub prices rather than restaurant prices. I risked a glass of house red and was really surprised how good it was. Coffee was included in the price and was excellent with free refills. It was a fantastic meal with excellent service, great food, and good value. I was happy to add a tip to the bill, which still came to less than £30 each for two of us and we highly recommend this place.

D. Whistler (17 March 2007)

The restaurant is set in the old pub with low beams and character-full surroundings. The service was excellent and the menu full of good clean, flavoursome Thai dishes. I recommend choosing the set menus which were great value and a good way to go if you do not know Thai food very well. Highly recommended.