Thai Orchid Preston
Quick info
About Thai Orchid Preston
On Cannon St in Preston, Thai Orchid Preston is a Thai restaurant that opens only on Friday and Saturday evenings. The menu runs to 28 dishes, including The Thai Orchid Mixed Starters and See Krong Moo, alongside banquet options, stir fry, noodles, and curry selections. A bar program covers cocktails made on site, such as Alex's Ginger Chiang Maijito, The Siam Sling, and The Thai Orchid Mai Tai, with a mocktail option also on the list. Walk-ins are accommodated near opening time even when the restaurant is otherwise fully booked. Given the limited weekly hours, the kitchen packages up leftover food for guests to take home.
Menu & Prices
28 dishes · mains £9–25- The Thai Orchid Mixed Starters£11.00
- See Krong Moo£11.00
- Alex's Ginger Chiang Maijito£8.50
- The Siam Sling£10.50
- The Thai Orchid Mai Tai£11.00
- Mocktail£8.50
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pad thai, generous portion sizes, cocktails and green curry.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pad thai, generous portion sizes, cocktails and green curry.
Customer Review Summary
Pad Thai draws the most praise, with reviewers calling it better than any Thai they've had and pointing to a recipe with years of refinement behind it. Close behind, the green curry, spring rolls, and mixed starters with garlic rice earn repeat mentions, alongside generous portions that regularly send diners home with leftovers. The cocktails come up often too, with several singling out the mojitos made at the table and admitting they had to stop themselves ordering more. Service is consistently described as warm and attentive, with staff helping tailor orders and squeezing in walk-ins even when fully booked. Several note the restaurant only opens Friday and Saturday, and one diner mentions booking last minute after being let down elsewhere. Multiple reviewers say they return specifically for the authentic flavours, with one describing ten years of visits and birthday celebrations built around the place.
Customer Review Summary
Pad Thai draws the most praise, with reviewers calling it better than any Thai they've had and pointing to a recipe with years of refinement behind it. Close behind, the green curry, spring rolls, and mixed starters with garlic rice earn repeat mentions, alongside generous portions that regularly send diners home with leftovers. The cocktails come up often too, with several singling out the mojitos made at the table and admitting they had to stop themselves ordering more. Service is consistently described as warm and attentive, with staff helping tailor orders and squeezing in walk-ins even when fully booked. Several note the restaurant only opens Friday and Saturday, and one diner mentions booking last minute after being let down elsewhere. Multiple reviewers say they return specifically for the authentic flavours, with one describing ten years of visits and birthday celebrations built around the place.
Featured reviews
- Kerr Brooks
“The food could not be faulted it’s authentic and very tasty, they do not scrimp on portion sizes. Gig was great fun cocktails are on Par too. Without a doubt will be back if I’m in town and can get a table.”
- Alana Tagoe
“Had a lovely dining experience at Thai Orchid over the weekend. The food was so tasty and a great portion size. The cocktails were amazing, I had to stop myself from ordering more! Will definitely be returning.”
- Alison Boardman
“We made a last minute decision to go out and we were lucky to have been able to secure a table for a Saturday night as the restaurant only opens Friday and Saturday. We received a very warm welcome and given time to view the menu. Service throughout was attentive. We were very well looked after. We started with prawn crackers and spring rolls. The spring rolls were delicious. Crispy and packed with flavour. For mains we had the green curry and Pad Thai. Both meals were packed with flavour and the portion sizes very generous. What we didn’t eat was packaged up for us to bring home. This is a hidden gem in Preston. Authentic, family run and with the quality of food and service at the heart of what they do. We will be back!”
- Becks Moore
“This was our first time visiting the Thai Orchid after it being recommended several times by friends and colleagues and yet it exceeded our expectations! The food was incredibly fresh and the flavours were incredible, not to mention extremely generous portion sizes (you certainly got your moneys worth)! Our waitress was exceptional - welcoming, helped us tailor our order to our liking, and so attentive to make our evening feel special despite how busy she was - super-powered service! Overall what a fantastic place to eat in Preston, we will be back!”
- Stephanie Harrison
“We had a wonderful time again celebrating my birthday with amazing food! Sadly with two young children we don’t get out much but when we do we come here for authentic tasty food and always leave very full and satisfied and many leave with a …”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · On-site parking · Paid multi-storey car park
- Good for kidsFamily friendly
- DietaryServes vegan dishes · Serves vegetarian dishes
Amenities
- Has Wi-Fi
- Free of charge street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
- Family friendly
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- Serves vegan dishes
- Serves alcohol
- Serves beer
- Has free water refills
- Serves happy-hour drinks
- Serves late-night food
- Parking· 5
- On-site parking
- Paid multi-storey car park
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Plenty of parking
- Offerings· 4
- Serves cocktails
- Serves spirits
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Serves wine
- Facilities· 2
- Has gender-neutral toilets
- Has toilet
- Dining options· 4
- Serves dinner
- Has catering
- Has counter service
- Has seating
- Crowd· 2
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Transgender safe space
Location
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