Thai Orchid Restaurant

This underestimated thai spot is a must for my family and I when we pass through on the weekends. Its always a nice meal with great service.

The food here is great. It's someplace I bring folks from out of town. It looks really low key, but I'm telling you, you won't want to miss them.

Flew into St. Louis for a one day business trip and was craving authentic Thai food (particularly Papaya Salad and Tom Yum Soup). I was pleasantly surprised that the restaurant was only a mile away from the hotel I was staying at. As a Laotian-American from California growing up with Thai and Lao Cuisine in the household- Thai Orchid reminded me of real home cooking from the Aunties. I loved every dish I ordered- Panaeng, Tom yum shrimp and papaya salad. One of the best authentic restaurants I've dined in the country.

A hidden gem in South County. There aren't a lot of tables inside so I usually get it to go. We've liked everything we've tried here, but I usually get drunken noodles and my wife usually gets cashew chicken. The portions are generous and the food is top notch. It's easy to drive past this place but don't.