It is about time Bakersfield finally have decent Thai restaurant.  I have been eathing once a week at this restaurant since the opening.  Food is authentic Thai with...

It is about time Bakersfield finally have decent Thai restaurant.  I have been eathing once a week at this restaurant since the opening.  Food is authentic Thai with very contempo atmoshpere.  If you want to experience and taste real Thai food, you should try their food.  In the beginning, I was not pleased with the customer service, however, it got better every time I visit the store and I am very pleased with the service I receive.    In fact, the waitress who serves me everytime, never wavered in customer service.

I visited Orchid with 3 other co-workers.  It was my first time.. in fact, it was my first time trying Thai food.  Since I (we) didn't know much about Thai food, we asked for...

I visited Orchid with 3 other co-workers.  It was my first time.. in fact, it was my first time trying Thai food.  Since I (we) didn't know much about Thai food, we asked for recommondation.  We tried phat tai (noodle), satay (beef/chicken stick), seafood soup, fried rice.  Also tried Thai coffee and Thai iced tea....

Food and drinks were delicious....  prices were high but compare to the quality and taste of the food, its worth it....  

I personally love the atmosphere.. very clean and romantic....  I think I will come again with my wife to enjoy the food as well as spend romantic time...

 Atmosphere, location, food, wine, service: The Orchid didn't miss a beat. I was busy when the waitress came to our table, so I told my companion to order something, anything, for me. Two...

 Atmosphere, location, food, wine, service: The Orchid didn't miss a beat. I was busy when the waitress came to our table, so I told my companion to order something, anything, for me. Two lunch specials were promptly ordered,and I got some kind of green curry with tofu that was simply amazing. The meal came with a tiny appetizer and a salad with a fantastic dressing. I also highly recommend the riesling, a perfect match with the sightly spicy curry.

Atmosphere: *****

Service: *****

Food: *****

Wine: *****

Check it our for yourself.

P.S. Hey cranky people, this is for you (you know who you are):  What is the matter with you people! This place is fantastic! They may be working out a few kinks, but chill. The service may be slow at times and the portions aren't large, but that's not the point; the experience is fantastic, this is you're opportunity to pretend that you are a person of leisure. Enjoy the experience, that's the point. If you want speed, go to McDonalds, they're really fast, I hear. 

 FIrst the good, then the bad. This is a classy place  with a wonderful  interior and wine bar, and the food was excellent. Now the bad: four of us visited on a Friday night and...

 FIrst the good, then the bad. This is a classy place  with a wonderful  interior and wine bar, and the food was excellent. Now the bad: four of us visited on a Friday night and it was an unmitigated disaster. Each couple decided to split a blue crab salad, but only one arrived. The other simply never showed despite telling or waitress. Then, three of the four entrees arrived, and three were  the wrong orders. I'm not making this up. The fourth never arrived. It was weird, sitting there without food while the others ate stuff they didn't order. On the good side, the food was quite good. Our blonde waitress apologized profusely and even once said "please don't hate me!" All that said, once they get the kinks worked out, I think this place will be fine and we will be back, despite the disastrous start!