Review of Blue Orchid Thai Cuisine

Well run Thai place with delicious GF options. Gorgeous outdoor set up with pergolas, great place for a date, or to relax with family or friends. Probably won’t go anywhere else now for Thai, it was that good. One taste and it’s clear it’s not a run-of-the-mill Thai eatery. It’s clear the food choices and food quality are well thought out and was left thinking this must be authentic Thai food because of the “little things” in our food. A handful of items are marked GF on the menu such as the Pad Thai, some soups, lettuce wraps. The menu says at the bottom that “most items” can be made GF. But when we asked about a bunch of items many couldn’t be changed. Still are a lot that can, like the drunken noodles, some soups and multiple but not all stir fry dishes. The online menu shows what can and can’t be retooled. The lettuce wraps are freaky good, much different and far tastier and satisfying (and messier) from whatever I thought good Thai lettuce wraps were. Staff seemed knowledgeable although the first person we asked who answered the phone before our visit had to get the manager on the phone for deeper detail. Staff was professional and fast. Parking is a minor challenge. Need reservations I’d think unless going with take out. One item had a cool wooden stick with GF burned into it. Class act, this place.

***Update: we went another time, all food went ok except the Thai chicken rice noodle soup. It was marked GF but upon eating it a few hours after the rest of the food was eaten it led to an immediate reaction. We will steer clear of soups from here, the rest has worked well and is delicious.

***Update 2: Recent recipe change means lettuce wrap no longer GF per staff. Still awesome place.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good vegetarian options
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating
• Reservations recommended