1311 S. Baldwin Ave., #A, Arcadia 626-821-2099
Type: Thai
Website: http://www.orchidthai-cuisine.com (doesn't seem to work right now)
Quality: !! Price: $-$$$ Ambience: ***
I had eagerly anticipated the opening of another Thai restaurant in the hope that the competition would improve the overall quality of Thai restaurants in the area. Unfortunately, this place was a bit of a letdown. The food here was hit-or-miss. The Tom Yum Gai was really spicy, even though we had ordered it mild. It was good. The Pad Thai was OK, but rather pedestrian. We had ordered the Spicy Fish Fillet Basil with medium spiceness, but it came out milder than a bell pepper. We had another dish, but the only thing I remember was that it was supposed to be mild but turned out really spicy and delicious. Overall, I can see that this place has potential. You can see that they are taking some serious effort into the food presentation and the decor. But it seems they are still working out the kinks. I'll probably go again in the future just to see how it turns out. This restaurant is located in the Burlington Coat Factory plaza. The best way to enter is from the parking lot. If you enter from Baldwin, you'll need to walk all the way to the other side of the restaurant to get a table, because their wait staff will be there.