Thai Lanna, Evansville — Restaurant in Indiana

I tipped, and we all know food taxes are no joke, but I ended up paying quite a lot for 4 dishes, and was left feeling somewhat underwhelmed by portion size and the balance of some dishes.

The food here is delicious and so full bodied and rich in flavor you can tell they are cooking authentic Thai. If you don't believe me just bump the spice level a bit and sweat out the reality of how authentic they are. But Thai is not all about spice. It's about balance. And the dishes as they come are, for the most part, well balanced. I ran into issues when trying to modify my meal by adding things. It seems like extra of one thing means less of another so more chicken may mean less noodles almost as if they were weighing out the food or using some formula - unfortunately along the way it seems like something gets lost. The flavors are nuanced on the unaltered dishes and after trying several I can say that the food here is good, just not great. For the prices, and the lack of balance when changing things up, I took off a star. Things seemed to get muddled quickly to the extent I almost wish they didn't allow any alterations or adding extra of anything and simply served the dishes as they were. Sometimes the customer is not always right and you can mess up what otherwise would have been good. Then comes the portions. Paying for the dinner size at lunch - we seemed to get less than what I expected. The restaurant is still solid and scratches that Thai food itch, but with an increasing number of Thai options in the area - some of which are close enough to compete, the decision to return here or drive the rest of the way to another option becomes...

Thai Orchids is a new Thai restaurant and it’s family owned so please come out and support them! I know you won’t regret it!

We were welcomed and seated by the owner. He gave great service and even chatted with us for a minute before we ordered. We definitely felt welcomed there.

I ordered the Drunken Noodles with Chicken and my wife ordered the Thai Fried Rice with Chicken. My wife said her’s was great, and so was mine! My only suggestion would be to add more flavor in the chicken but it was still good. My noodles were cooked well and full of flavor! The vegetables were cooked perfectly! I know the wife was the one cooking so props to her! Our food was delicious!

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This hidden gem is an amazing treat! The spring rolls are made fresh and have the perfect crunch. The thai orchid soup with chicken has a coconut, lemongrass flavor that is so comforting. Our family has enjoyed several dishes over the last 6 months and each one has been delicious. The restaurant is clean, has a fun atmosphere and is perfect for sharing a meal with a friend, or celebrating with a group. Very attentive staff. Would...