Thai Orchids - La Vista

I always order Pad Thai when I go to a new Thai place. Theory is if they can get the simple stuff right, I'll explore the more adventurous side of the menu next. This was the single best Pad Thai I've ever had, period dot. Served with a healthy dose of peanuts and plenty of chicken without throwing off the noodle ratio. Balanced, sweet yet sour, piping hot, spice as requested, just perfect. Can't wait to try a curry!

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Wow. WOW!! My family and I are here from out of state and always look for places we don't have at home. This is a great Thai place!!! Portions are HUGE, and even the pickiest eaters in our family loved it!

My wife and I decided to try some Thai food this past Saturday, and we feel like we found a gem with this place.  Initially, we were a bit skeptical as this restaurant isn't much to look at from the outside (strip mall).  Once we went inside we were really impressed.  The décor is very tasteful and nicer than expected.  We had arrived exactly when the restaurant opened and were greeted by the chef which was a real treat.  He was extremely pleasant.  It wasn't long before half the restaurant was full, and the speed of service didn't seem to be impacted at all.  Overall, the service was good, the wait staff was friendly, and the food was terrific.  I don't try Thai often, however, I do enjoy a variety other Asian inspired fare, and this was absolutely delicious.  The only negative about the food was the spice level.  I enjoy extremely spicy fare, and this was a little shy of my taste level. The entire experience however was excellent.  I would recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for take-out, date night, or feeling the need for some Asian spice.*Pictured below is the fish cake appetizer (above) along with the Southern Beef Curry (bottom)