“This restaurant really brought in the heat. I honestly thought I could handle any level of spice until I bumped into Thai Orchid on a random Sunday night rendezvous.”
Sara's full firsthand review
This restaurant really brought in the heat. I honestly thought I could handle any level of spice until I bumped into Thai Orchid on a random Sunday night rendezvous. To be honest, the best food items on the menu are of Laotian and Cambodian influence. The Thai food is not bad but the said cultural influence really takes the cake for the heat. The Som Tum [papaya salad] here is the total winner; super crisp, sour and spicy. I honestly could not handle the heat of this dish. But after a short while I was able to catch my breath and consume most of it. The flavors are super complex and wakes you up silly. Pairing this item with their sweetened cold Thai coffee was the saving grace in regards to catching my breath. I love soup, and their Tom Yum (Thai hot & sour soup) had plenty of depth and zest to it. The soup was brimming with fresh tomatoes, shrimp and mushrooms & topped with cilantro. You can ask for this soup to be vegetarian as well. I really enjoyed their Laad Nah. It is one of my favorite takes on Thai style noodles; brimming with dark gravy, broccoli & onions. Asked for chicken with this dish and it accompanied the gravy and veggies quite well. This particular dish is not spicy & is more on the savory and sweet side; which made it pair well with the other items. The menu at Thai Orchid is quite large and extensive. I would love to try other items off of their menu next time. A bit far off from my usual travels though. If you're in the Northern parts of Houston, & passing through Spring, I recommend visiting this spot. Owners are friendly, decor is okay, but the grub is fresh. & As always, it's great to support local biz.
What we tried
Sara's visit centered on coffee, cake, salad, soup. The strongest impression was the quality and flavor of the items that stood out, along with the overall experience around them.
