Thai House of Orlando Restaurant — Restaurant in Orlando

Solid Thai food at an affordable price and with phenomenal service! I was desperately craving some Thai food after a few days of trekking around Florida with my parents, and I was immediately drawn in by the rave reviews and stunning photos of this spot. When we first walked in around 1 PM on a Thursday afternoon, we were immediately greeted by a friendly face and the delightful smells of Thai cooking. We were swiftly seated at a booth in the back and quickly got to sifting through their giant menu. It was tough to pick from their wide selection, but eventually, we settled on four dishes that were a mix of classics and items I had never seen before. While each dish was tasty, none of them particularly wowed me.

To kick off the meal, we ordered their Papaya Salad with Salted Crab -- you truly can't go wrong with a good papaya salad. The papaya, cucumber, and radish were perfectly crunchy, and the sweet and sour dressing paired delightfully with the salty, umami flavor from the crab. Then came our main dishes -- the Phad Ke Mow with pork, Phad Se-ew with shrimp, and steamed Triple Flavored Red Snapper Fillet. While the veggies in the Phad Ke Mow were tasty, the pork was overcooked and very tough and chewy. In sharp contrast, the shrimp in the Phad Se-ew was cooked perfectly! It was lightly springy and sweet, and it had a great hint of char from the wok. The broccoli was also perfectly charred and still maintained a good amount of crunch, but the noodles were a touch overcooked and also not nearly as wide as I had hoped for. As for the Triple Flavored Red Snapper Fillet, I think the red snapper was phenomenally steamed; it was perfectly flaky and paired well with the crunch of the vegetables. However, there weren't nearly enough vegetables with the fish! There were one or two pieces of the various vegetables the menu advertised (broccoli, carrot, baby corn, cabbage, snow pea), which was not nearly enough to counterbalance the extremely sweet sauce. The "triple flavored" sauce had minimal spice or tang, but it did have a very heavy-handed amount of sugar that completely overwhelmed the dish. Thankfully, the red snapper (and the Phad Ke Mow) came with a lovely side of white rice to help break up the overpowering taste of the sauce -- and they even shaped the rice into beautiful little hearts!

All in all, Thai House of Orlando was a super cute, affordable spot with friendly, efficient service. It likely won't be my favorite or go-to spot the next time I visit Orlando, but it was a great...

We tried this place since it's nearby and seems to have lots of good reviews. Decor/environment: The decor consists of parquet or wood paneling on nearly every surface. The place has the feel of a local family restaurant. Even though I had never been there, it felt familiar and inviting. Drinks: My partner got a Thai tea and it was just average. I got the Thai coffee, expecting Thai tea with added espresso, but it was just drip coffee and sweetened milk for ~$6. Appetizers: We ordered the fried dumplings, and that is the only part of the meal that was enjoyable. Entrees: I ordered the "Garlic Meat" with chicken & shrimp. My partner got the Phad Broccoli. Everything lacked flavor. There was very little seasoning (if any at all), no spice or kick like we expect from Thai food. It seemed like everything came precooked from a bag and was just heated up. I would compare the quality of the meal to one of those budget all-you-can-eat Chinese buffets that are all the exact same no matter where you are in the country, but with one small portion instead of unlimited. I've had frozen dinners with more flavor. The garlic sauce was oily, but tasted alright (like garlic). I would compare the quality of the chicken to what you would get at Wawa or Taco Bell..like the overly processed kind that is cooked in the factory then sealed in a bag to be shipped. I probably should have ordered the duck instead. We ended up using nearly half the pepper shaker on our table just to add any flavor to the blandness of the food. My white grandma from the mid-west uses more spices than this place when she cooks. Service: The servers were friendly. The entrees came out really fast, but that is probably because they just scoop it out of a steam heated tray and add whatever sauce you choose. It took less than two minutes from the time we ordered our entree for our food to come out, indicating that they did not cook the chicken to order. Conclusion: I would say this place is to Thai food what Panda Express is to Chinese food, but with less flavor than Panda Express and more of a local feel. If you're the kind of person who eats everything plain without seasoning, only eats a little bit at a time, and enjoys fast service from a friendly staff, I would recommend Thai...

My boyfriend and I popped into Thai House of Orlando for a quick lunch before grocery shopping, and let me tell you—this place was a whole vibe.

When we arrived, we were the only ones there, which felt like being VIPs at a private Thai dining experience. But just as we got cozy, the place started buzzing with more diners, proving this spot is no hidden secret.

First, let’s talk about the seating situation. They have a traditional seating area for larger parties that I’ve never seen before—like a high-rise booth, but without seats. You’re expected to sit on the floor crisscross applesauce, kindergarten style, which instantly made me nostalgic and slightly terrified of my inflexibility. But hey, when in Rome…or Thailand. (No cultural disrespect intended—it was actually super cool and made me wish I’d come with a group just to try it out!)

Our server was incredibly sweet and made the experience even better. And the Christmas decorations? Chef’s kiss. It felt like we were dining in Santa’s workshop, but with spring rolls instead of cookies.

Speaking of spring rolls, those were crispy, fresh, and disappeared from our plate faster than you can say "Pad Thai." I had the Pad Thai for my main dish, and it hit all the right notes—savory, nutty, and comforting. My boyfriend went for chicken and beef with veggies and rice, and his plate looked so good I considered stealing a bite. (Okay, fine, I didn't steal a bite. I can't eat beef. That's probably why he ordered it.)

Thai House is the perfect mix of charm, good food, and a sprinkle of whimsy with the seating and decor. Would I come back? Probably. But next time, I’m bringing friends so we can experience the no chair booth in...