Blue Orchid — Restaurant in London

This restaurant has been here for decades. It’s a family run restaurant with the owner Ray and his children all working to help out! My 18 year son had never been to a Chinese restaurant (always had take aways) and I said the best I remember was the The Blue Orchid ! Hadnt been here for 17 years (ex wife and myself are here so avoided for years!) Covid turned the world upside down but we eventually got to go for a meal tonight along with my daughter and her partner, my eldest son and his partner, plus my 18 year old newbie ! The whole night was amazing! Atmosphere was perfect ( as my 18 year old said, we can talk to each other) , temperature perfect , food was amazing !! This really is the best that can be!! Further proof of attention to detail , after about 5 mins, the waiter (owners son) remembered me from 17 years ago!!! How many restaurants could that ever happen !! I won’t leave it so long to return and now my son realises Chinese food is much better here than the delivered via scooter and in Tupperware !! 6...

Went in Nov23. Definitely worth a another visit in all respect.

Went again in April24. The service can be rated more than 5*. Enjoyed the house Red. Capital Spare ribs were nice flavour, good size, meaty, juicy and tender. Next time would like to try the other choices of spare ribs on the menu. The sizzling prawns are very nice. The sauce has a very slight touch of sweetness that helps bring out the sweetness of the prawns (clever!). Again a good size portion and nice tender prawns that are not over cooked. The szechuan chicken is spicy hot. Personally would have enjoyed it more with bit more of flavour of than just heat. Loved the tender ginger pieces to in it along with other vegetables. Again a good size portion. Their chilli oil is the best I have had. Very fiery!! Will definitely visit again and again and sit at table2 (table for 2) when next...

Recently had friend's 60th birthday dinner here upon another friend's recommendation. We had a wonderful time, there was 4 of us and the place was fully booked.

The portions were decent size and we ordered 4-portion sharing platter of appetiser, and a couple mains (crispy duck pancakes, mix vegetables, fried rice, steamed sea bass and beef with oyster sauce). We shared the mains between us and we were all satisfied and full at the end of the meal that we didn't have room for dessert. The sesame prawn toasts and spicy shredded beef were amazing.

Would definitely recommend this place. Hands down the best Chinese restaurant I’ve ever been to in a long time, and will definitely be coming back!

Only downside is there isn't any parking near the place, the closest local car parks were about 7 minutes walk (Romford Brewery or...