Mixed entree: curry puff, fish cake, satay chicken and spring roll
Squid and snow peas
Pork pad si eew
Satay Chicken
A whole week ago now- sorry for being really slow with reviews; I have so many to write after my fortnight in Port Macquarie- my mother, my boyfriend's mother, my boyfriend (albeit in picture form) and I dined at our collective favourite Thai restaurant in Port Macquarie: Authentic Thai Orchid.
If anyone in my family ever craves a value-for-money Thai experience, this restaurant is consulted as a cure. Thai Orchid offers every Thai dish imaginable, at a reasonable price ($16 on average for meat dishes) and atmospheric and welcoming Thai-inspired decor.
The mixed entree ($8.90) was my favourite dish of this visit, specifically the fish cake and satay chicken. My all-time favourite dish on offer, however, is the chicken green curry which has just the right amount of punch (it is served medium hot) and is bursting with flavour. Sadly we did not have said dish on this occasion as one member of our dining party does not fancy chili.
The three of us also shared the satay chicken, pad si eew and squid and snow peas. I would class Thai Orchid's satay chicken as a crowd pleaser, packed with delectable and wonderfully obvious peanut flavours. The pad si eew with pork was likewise tasty, with thin rice noodles and vegetables smothered in an oyster sauce. My only criticism of the food was the squid, which was overcooked and rubbery.
My experiences at Thai Orchid have been consistent across the board, good food but somewhat average service. While staff are attentive and regularly enquire about the experiences of their customers, the service falls flat given the failure to personalise visits.
Overall, Thai Orchid is a must visit for its speciality cuisine and is, as suggested, a favourite restaurant in Port Macquarie.
Authentic Thai Orchid, 4 Bay Street Port Macquarie
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