Blue Orchid Thai Cuisine

Delicious food in a gorgeous setting. (So much prettier and cooler than your usual Thai restaurant.) Outdoor eating available also with lovely gardens. And free parking! The server was very nice but not very knowledgeable about what could be made gluten free. After many back and forths with the chef, we were told which curries were safe, along with the pad Thai and fresh spring roll. Everything was really tasty (especially the chicken panang) and very sensitive celiac son did not get Glutened. Most dishes for dinner were around $20. I thought it was pretty reasonable for the ambiance and quality.

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

— Somewhat

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

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

Went here because we were hoping to find authentic gluten free Thai food. Checked it out based on other reviews on this website. The staff and service were very friendly and helpful, no complaints there, however the food wasn’t as great as we had hoped for. I definitely reacted after eating here, and haven’t been “glutened” in over a year(we rarely eat out) so I know it was something in the food I consumed on this visit. We ordered pad Thai, Tom Kha, Thai noodle soup (with rice noodles). The Tom kha and pad Thai were very sweet with no spice, not terrible just lacking the tang of an exciting dish. I started reacting within 20 minutes of consuming the soup and noodles. The service was lovely and it is a nice place, there are many delicious looking dishes available and certainly if you can have gluten you may very well enjoy it, but I just felt compelled to warn any of the severe celiacs out there to tread carefully because all the reviews here looked great. It’s umeboshi plums and homemade broth for me now, seems to help greatly after an exposure.

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

— Not very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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?

— Average

Other Characteristics

• Good for takeout
• Offers online ordering

Erin was very mindful, knowledgeable and pleasant! The food was absolutely phenomenal. I tried the flower blossoms, Blue Orchid pad Thai with lobster and the creme Brule (tea)...! Everything was phenomenal and we will be adding it to our monthly eatery rotation.

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

I had a fantastic experience here and will absolutely go back! I was able to get vegan gluten free options with plenty to choose from. Our server was knowledgeable and helpful. Will absolutely be back.

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers online ordering

Wonderful experience! Knowledgable team! Several options that are already gluten free, including apps, entrees, and desserts. Many other items can be made gluten free. Zero reaction and very delicious food!

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

This place is my go-to for take-out and delivery. Love the drunken noodles, which always come with a little “gluten free” flag attached to the box.

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

— Very

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 dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating