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Noodle soups, stir-fries & curries round out the menu of this simple yet elegant Thai eatery.
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Address: 5439 Babcock Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Phone: (412) 837-2527
Website: https://www.redorchidtogo.com/
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Red Orchid | Authentic Thai Cuisine in Pittsburgh, PA
Experience authentic Thai cuisine at Red Orchid in Pittsburgh, PA. A local favorite for fresh, high-quality ingredients and a passion for flavor.
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Jill McGuire
Delicious food that I’ve recommended to many others for years! However when my family of 5 went recently we were treated to a mandatory 20% tip. We had no say in the amount we would be tipping. The service was fine and good, but that will be the last time I go there. Tipping should never be mandatory because it should always be based on the customer’s service experience.
… moreNaor Wallach
Stopped in for lunch after several years of not coming to the North Hills and noticed that they had expanded into the next storefront. The kitchen is still where it was, but their tiny dining area is now a host desk and table for takeout. The store next door is now their dining room and it is much larger. The food has not changed in quality and it is just as tasty and beautiful as I remembered it, and as you can see from the pictures.
Unfortunately, the experience was marred by our waiter. I am not sure what his issue was, but he was not the friendliest of servers and did poorly by the establishment. He never asked us, for instance, how spicy we wanted our dishes. We did not notice that omission until another party came in and we noted that he asked them about the level of spiciness. At another occasion we asked him a question and he grunted an unintelligible reply as he turned away. We shared the Tom Yum soup, and it was mostly sour – tasty and with lots of veggies, but no heat to it. The vegetarian Tofu soup was completely bland so we asked for a Hot Sauce and specifically mentioned some sort of Sambal – what the waiter brought us was the chili powder they use in the kitchen. Not the sauce we wanted, but definitely serviceable.
The Tofu Spring rolls were served like Sushi, all sliced up with the sauce bowl next to them in a pretty presentation. The Spicy Mango and Chicken salad was again not spicy (chili powder to the rescue) but was a gorgeous dish and quite tasty.
I would definitely come again for the food. Although, if I saw the same waiter I would consider turning around and walking away. If I could split my rating, I would give the food a five star rating and the waiter a one star rating. But because I cannot, I averaged the rating to a three star rating.
… moreUnfortunately, the experience was marred by our waiter. I am not sure what his issue was, but he was not the friendliest of servers and did poorly by the establishment. He never asked us, for instance, how spicy we wanted our dishes. We did not notice that omission until another party came in and we noted that he asked them about the level of spiciness. At another occasion we asked him a question and he grunted an unintelligible reply as he turned away. We shared the Tom Yum soup, and it was mostly sour – tasty and with lots of veggies, but no heat to it. The vegetarian Tofu soup was completely bland so we asked for a Hot Sauce and specifically mentioned some sort of Sambal – what the waiter brought us was the chili powder they use in the kitchen. Not the sauce we wanted, but definitely serviceable.
The Tofu Spring rolls were served like Sushi, all sliced up with the sauce bowl next to them in a pretty presentation. The Spicy Mango and Chicken salad was again not spicy (chili powder to the rescue) but was a gorgeous dish and quite tasty.
I would definitely come again for the food. Although, if I saw the same waiter I would consider turning around and walking away. If I could split my rating, I would give the food a five star rating and the waiter a one star rating. But because I cannot, I averaged the rating to a three star rating.
Jessica B
Always tasty. Didn’t stray from my typical order — mango salad and pad see ew. My friend and I were both celebrating our birthday and we were treated to some mango sticky rice!!
It was pretty quiet when we got there at 4:45 but more people started to arrive later in the evening. I think a lot of people just get take out, but I love sitting to eat at Red Orchid too!
… moreIt was pretty quiet when we got there at 4:45 but more people started to arrive later in the evening. I think a lot of people just get take out, but I love sitting to eat at Red Orchid too!
Sandra Hazley (Sandy)
This was my first time to the Red Orchid restaurant. I found the restaurant to be very clean and comfortable. I was with a friend, and we both ordered pad thai. She happened to have the shrimp, and I had pork. The podcast was absolutely delicious and just exactly as I like it, but my friend had shrimp with the tails still on, so she had to work on those tails to be able to eat her lunch. The lunch came with either soup or a small salad, I had soup she had salad, and we both raved about how good they both were. I will go back to this restaurant many times because the service was very good and I found that the food was very good also. There was plenty of parking when I got there, but this restaurant is in a very small strip mall, making it really hard to see. If I hadn’t Googled a Thai restaurant, I would have never known that it was there even though it has a big sign. When you’re driving, you just don’t see things that are in strip malls. We did find the desserts to be to be absolutely delicious also.
… moreTiffany Y.
Red Orchid is a restaurant that serves traditional Thai foods. So far, I have eaten inside the restaurant one time, and I plan to visit again in the future. My husband and I enjoyed our samosas, dumplings, and green curry entree, but my husband felt so-so about his fried rice. The employees’ service was prompt and polite. Prices were reasonable.
… moreJason Rester
You won’t find better authentic Thai food anywhere else. This is my favorite Thai restaurant in town! Their curry is one of my favorite dishes! Paula makes the experience even better!
… moreGracie Bumba
I’ve ordered Drunken Noodles with chicken seven times. And WOW these noodles are incredible!! The first time I also got the sticky rice with custard and I’m not usually someone who likes sweet rice deserts but it was amazing! Same with the tulip dumplings, I love that they are loaded with pepper!!!! The appetizer sampler is an AWESOME deal.
My only thing that bothered me was the way that people park in the parking lot! Sooo many people were on/over the lines. But that’s not the restaurants fault so FIVE STARS!!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
… moreMy only thing that bothered me was the way that people park in the parking lot! Sooo many people were on/over the lines. But that’s not the restaurants fault so FIVE STARS!!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Globetrotter
UPDATE JUNE 2024 more than 1 yr since original review
UPGRADING from 4 TO 5⭐️.
A FOODIE’S TRIED AND TESTED DELIGHTFUL THAI DINING . I very rarely upgrade my rating, but this place has indeed improved significantly.
Despite the minute detail of a cheese wonton aka crab rangoon, a horrid American concoction/ contaminant, this place is very authentic Thai .
The chef/cook has become more consistent in the heat levels while packing in those wonderful aromatic Thai spices (ginger, galangal, kafir, garlic, lemongrass, basil)…
Food presentation is outstanding .
They are highlighting more their Chef Specials, a separate menu that is truly the one to explore and indulge one’s senses .
A new summer twist is the Summer Roll with Avocados. It’s scrumptious with their house dipping peanut sauce, the oils of the avocado balancing the slight sweetness of the sauce.
The Spicy Tofu Eggplant is marvelous. The crisp yet soft tofu married well with the eggplant (the long slender Asian/Japanese variety rather than the fat oblong Western aubergine).
The special Red Orchid Crispy Duck is fantastic. The duck surprisingly remain crispy yet it’s sautéed in mixed vegetables. The basil sauce married them all very splendidly.
Service is outstanding.
The whole ambience is delightful.
****
ORIGINAL REVIEW 4⭐️
This place has the makings to be an excellent Thai restaurant. It has a very pleasant ambience, the piped in modern Thai music gives a good vibe.
The menu is navigable. While it truly has the great Thai flavors , it’s claim for authenticity is weakened by listings that are not Thai . Cheese (crab rangoon) does NOT exist in Thai cuisine. Tempura and teriyaki are most certainly NOT Thai.
Overall the flavor is good. BUT the heat level is very inconsistent , is that because their cook(s) could not taste? I absolutely like chilies, they’re what makes Thai food unique; I always like medium heat. BUT they have a hit-or-miss; medium, which is pleasant, becomes very intolerable a couple of times…. Oh BTW, spicy does not equate to heat….Thai cuisine (both home cooking and modern urban) is among the best cuisines that use a lot of spices, and judicious use of chilies.
The Thai dumplings and the vegetable stir fries are excellent; a carnivore has a choice of meat/shrimp for inclusion
There’s a selection of “specials”. Perhaps the most notable is Khao Soi (listed as Kay Soy), a gem of Thai cuisine. It has the flavors, BUT the sauce is very watery and rice vermicelli is used . Traditional Khao Soi has a thick sauce and has the flat egg noodles that is used purposefully to soak up the sauce. Rice noodles are glassy with little or no absorption capacity. Also, it needs more fragrant spices (like galangal and lemongrass), I cannot detect even a slight aroma/flavor of kafir lime leaves!!! It could also use a little more crunchy toppings.
Service is very good.
… moreUPGRADING from 4 TO 5⭐️.
A FOODIE’S TRIED AND TESTED DELIGHTFUL THAI DINING . I very rarely upgrade my rating, but this place has indeed improved significantly.
Despite the minute detail of a cheese wonton aka crab rangoon, a horrid American concoction/ contaminant, this place is very authentic Thai .
The chef/cook has become more consistent in the heat levels while packing in those wonderful aromatic Thai spices (ginger, galangal, kafir, garlic, lemongrass, basil)…
Food presentation is outstanding .
They are highlighting more their Chef Specials, a separate menu that is truly the one to explore and indulge one’s senses .
A new summer twist is the Summer Roll with Avocados. It’s scrumptious with their house dipping peanut sauce, the oils of the avocado balancing the slight sweetness of the sauce.
The Spicy Tofu Eggplant is marvelous. The crisp yet soft tofu married well with the eggplant (the long slender Asian/Japanese variety rather than the fat oblong Western aubergine).
The special Red Orchid Crispy Duck is fantastic. The duck surprisingly remain crispy yet it’s sautéed in mixed vegetables. The basil sauce married them all very splendidly.
Service is outstanding.
The whole ambience is delightful.
****
ORIGINAL REVIEW 4⭐️
This place has the makings to be an excellent Thai restaurant. It has a very pleasant ambience, the piped in modern Thai music gives a good vibe.
The menu is navigable. While it truly has the great Thai flavors , it’s claim for authenticity is weakened by listings that are not Thai . Cheese (crab rangoon) does NOT exist in Thai cuisine. Tempura and teriyaki are most certainly NOT Thai.
Overall the flavor is good. BUT the heat level is very inconsistent , is that because their cook(s) could not taste? I absolutely like chilies, they’re what makes Thai food unique; I always like medium heat. BUT they have a hit-or-miss; medium, which is pleasant, becomes very intolerable a couple of times…. Oh BTW, spicy does not equate to heat….Thai cuisine (both home cooking and modern urban) is among the best cuisines that use a lot of spices, and judicious use of chilies.
The Thai dumplings and the vegetable stir fries are excellent; a carnivore has a choice of meat/shrimp for inclusion
There’s a selection of “specials”. Perhaps the most notable is Khao Soi (listed as Kay Soy), a gem of Thai cuisine. It has the flavors, BUT the sauce is very watery and rice vermicelli is used . Traditional Khao Soi has a thick sauce and has the flat egg noodles that is used purposefully to soak up the sauce. Rice noodles are glassy with little or no absorption capacity. Also, it needs more fragrant spices (like galangal and lemongrass), I cannot detect even a slight aroma/flavor of kafir lime leaves!!! It could also use a little more crunchy toppings.
Service is very good.
Jessica Tobias
We order weekly from this restaurant and LOVE the food; unfortunately, recently the pick-up times have been horribly estimated. Currently my husband has been waiting 20 minutes past the scheduled pick-up time given by the restaurant with no apology. Looks like we’ll be taking our business elsewhere…
… moreปรีชยา แต่แดงเพ็ชร
The best Thai food in Pittsburgh. I recommend the Somtam Poo Pla Ra and the Yam Nam Tok with hot sticky rice. The food here is truly authentic Thai food.
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