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Orchid Asian Cafe tonight

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Orchid Asian Cafe tonight

by BrianW » Thu Oct 16, 2008 10:27 pm

Wow! What a gem this place is, and have wanted to go for weeks now.

Today my mom picked up her grandson from daycare so my wife and I headed to NA around 5:30. We had our pick of tables since the place was empty, but the service was quick and friendly. We ordered several Apps including the Orchid Wings ($10 wings for $3, in a spicy teriyaki style sauce), some grilled chicken skewers with a soy style sauce, and some of the pork wontons. All very fresh and wonderfully prepared, a tasty way to start and I could easily order them just as a dinner. Next, my wife ordered the Orange Peel Chx and I choose the Lemon Chx, both came out just as the Apps were disappearing and in copious portions. A great pair of sauces set the tone for these two and we really enjoyed them. Our server checked on us several times as did another gentleman that I take was a manager/owner, to whom we offered our praise. After a bit, a few other tables were seated but they weren't busy. All that food and a tip came to only $32 including drinks, though we were quite stuffed as we departed. Speaking of leaving, on the way out I stopped by the facilities and was impressed by all the granite and polished nature of the fixtures, very clean and nice bathrooms!

We'll defnitely be back, hope they avoid the dreaded 'closed' list started on here and can thrive. We have to support them and other indies. I think the impending YMCA opening nearby would help them, as would some advertising. Dang, now downtown NA has two of our favs, this one and the equally wonderful Market Fish.

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Re: Orchid Asian Cafe tonight

by Ryane Norris » Fri Oct 17, 2008 12:20 pm

I'll have to give this place a shot. New Albany does have a few great spots. Federal Hill Cafe is my personal favorite.
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Re: Orchid Asian Cafe tonight

by BrianW » Fri Oct 17, 2008 2:24 pm

You may want to call them first, i read earlier this week about a bakery going into the same location as FH, implying that FH is done for. Something about the bakery being the return of an old one under new owners...

Anyhow, yes Orchid was quite good, and it's right off the I-64 exit at the bridge.
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