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orchid Owners May and Paul
OPE EN 7 DAYS S
hat inspired you n to start working in hospitality? I grew up in the hospitality industry. My mother and fatherr owned a restaurant in Thailand, so I was always around food and cooking. How long have you been a chef? generally too hot. d I have grown up helping my mother and What does the future hold for the restaufather in their restaurant, but when I was 18, rant? I did all the correct courses to become a fully At the moment, we are looking at doing qualified chef. some renovations outside to make it look more What do you love most about your job? traditional Thai and more outdoorsy. I just love cooking and decorating the What makes the Thai Orchid stand food. I like to try a bit of everyout above the rest? thing and work with all sorts I think because we have such of ingredients to create I just love a nice big restaurant, and we new dishes. cooking and od. have a good atmosphere. What are some of the or dec ating thebfo The price of our food is very most popular Thai of I like to try a it d reasonable for the large pordishes that you sell at everything anrts of tion sizes. Also, our food is the Thai orchid? work with all socreate 100% fresh. Definitely Massaman ingredients to . We only cook it as it is Curry. Everyone just raves es h new dis ordered; no pre cooking takes about it, and also, coming place. That is why sometimes it in second would have to may take a little longer for our meals be Pad Thai. They are both our to come out, but they are of the freshest specialties here. The third best seller quality. would have to be stirfried chicken and cashew. You have been a finalist for the best Thai What is one ingredient that you can’t go Restaurant in the North Coast for the past 5 without using? years. What is the criteria that you have to Chilli is definitely something we use in a lot pass to become a finalist? of things, but I would have to say herbs. We They come in and check the food, service, use lots of fresh herbs in everything. That is why portion sizes, restaurant, kitchen, table setting Thai food is so healthy, ‘cause all the herbs are the lot; it is very strict. really good for your digestive system. We use How long has the Thai orchid been open? all different fresh herbs like lemongrass, mint, Six years, and hopefully we have another 7 or basil, coriander, ginger and many more. We so years in us. don’t tend to use as much chilli in our dishes Thank you May. over here as we would back in Thailand, as it is
gourmet et t Lunch &
crepes
Dinner
•HAM, CHEESE & TOMATO •HAWAIIAN RA A •BACON AND POTATO •SEAFOOD MARINARA •THAI CURRY SEAFOOD •CHICKEN SUPREME •VEGIE DELIGHT •MEXICAN •BOLOGNESE •SATAY CHICKEN •CHICKEN & ASPARAGUS •TASTY MEATBALLS •CHICKEN CACCIATORE •SALMON & SOUR CREAM •SWEET & SOUR
Alll go Al gour gourmet urmet crepes are served with a delicious selection of fresh fruits and salads and a bread roll.
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•BANANA AND CARAMEL SAUCE •BANANA AND MAPLE SYRUP •BANANA PASSIONFRUIT •PEACH MELBA •PEACHES AND CUSTARD •BANANA AND CUSTARD •RASPBERRY AND WHITE CHOC •CHOCOLATE INDULGENCE •STRAWBERRIES WITH BANANA •BLACKBERRIES AND BANANA •STRAWBERRIES AND BANANA TOPPED WITH MAPLE SYRUP
Cnr. Clarence & Hay St Port Macquarie
6583 4544
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