Blue Orchid Thai - Carte

27 Shakespeare Road, MK40 2ED, Bedford, United Kingdom

🛍 Cafés, Kebab, Asiatic, Mexican

4.2 💬 1267 Avis
Blue Orchid Thai

Téléphone: +441234267093

Adresse: 27 Shakespeare Road, MK40 2ED, Bedford, United Kingdom

Ville: Bedford

Menu Plats: 35

Avis: 1267

Site Web: https://www.blueorchidthai.co.uk/

"To put the scenario in context……..we have just returned from travelling overseas for my husbands 70th birthday holiday and I had promised him a Thai meal Thai food is a favourite of ours) when we returned…so I booked The Blue Orchid at the Verve hotel. We arrived and the place was absolutely empty. We were shown to the only table which had menus on it. We knew what we wanted as we had looked at the menu online earlier in the day. We ordered Set Menu A and two diet cokes and some prawn crackers. The starters arrived and after eating a few bits of battered vegetables, I managed to get the attention of the waitress and asked to see the menu again so we knew what we were eating, because I was pretty certain it said satay chicken and tiger prawns. The menu came back and I asked what we had been served because it had no resemblance to the menu description. The waitress apologised and said she had thought we had said Set Menu B …we said categorically not we had clearly said A. The waitress went to get her senior and we repeated the problem. The senior member of staff assured us we would get Set A main courses. The original waitress apologised again and I pointed out that menu A&B had the same starters and she said that the chef had misheard her and cooked menu D starters which were all vegetarian. She then asked which of the A starters we would still like. We agreed we’d like the tiger prawns and chicken satay served with the main course. Some time later the main course was delivered by the original waitress and her senior. I asked her senior where the main course tiger prawns were and what was the food on the table because once again it resembled nothing like what we had ordered. She said she would go and ask the chef and off she went. We divided the rice in half and ate the starter prawns and satay which were cold…at which point the other waitress disappeared….we waited a while for someone to return and then we started eating the duck and chicken. After a while I called out was someone going to come and talk to us about the food. The senior waitress and the original waitress returned and said they would make an adjustment to the bill. I said that wasn’t acceptable as we had deliberately chosen that menu to eat prawns and because it had no chilli. I asked to speak to the manager. When he arrived he went into a tirade saying he wouldn’t have his staff shouted at or spoken to the way we had spoken to them….we had been in normal voice and very polite, considering they had completely ruined my husbands birthday meal. The manager was shouting at us “did we want the meal removed and set meal A cooked for us yes or no “ he kept repeating “yes or no”. My husband, a quiet man, told him we wanted him to listen to our complaint and explain why we had been assured we would get Menu A after the starter mixup and we were still not served what we had ordered. The manager didn’t reply he constantly interrupted and spoke over us and I told him at least twice to stop being so rude to us both…he still kept shouting “Do you want this replaced with menu A, yes or no” We finally said no. I said, I no longer wanted to eat as I was very upset and I apologised to my husband for his disastrous 70th birthday meal. The manager said we needn’t pay for the meal….as if that made it OK. He then stormed off. I put £10 on the table to pay for our drinks and the prawn crackers which were the only thing we had which we had actually ordered. The waitress said we didn’t need to. But I left it there. As we went past reception I waited for the manager to finish booking 3 people in and told him I had left £10 to pay for the drinks and crackers, and that his behaviour was an absolute disgrace. We were absolutely amazed at this shameful behaviour of the manager. The waitresses had had polite and civil conversation and we had been polite in return..if telling someone that it was unacceptable to continuously serve food completely different from what has been ordered is being rude, I wonder how one can convey the situation to the staff…neither me or my husband shouted or raised our voices but the manager didn’t even ask us what the problem was he just steamed into us…..this establishment doesn’t deserve to be in business if this is how it’s managed…it’s no wonder it was completely empty in its restaurant. I can honestly say we will never be going again neither will any of our family or friends."

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Entrées

Plats De Légumes

Soupes

Salades

Stir Fried Dishes

Blue Orchid Signature Dishes

Currys

Fruits De Mer

Thaïlandais

A La Carte - Poultry

Plats De Riz

Plats De Riz Et Nouilles

Plats Principaux

Plats De Porc*

Plats Grillés

Spécialités Thaïlandaises

Recomendaciones Del Chef - Chef Recommendations

Exclusive Chef Special Dishes

Wok De Poulet

Prawn Dishes (Goong)

Traditional Dishes

Pan Fried Dishes

Goong(Shrimp)

19jennybean88 19jennybean88

The food was delicious and very authentic. The menu was reasonably priced and the service was professional. We will be visiting again!

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Gmoutside
Gmoutside

The setting and service in this restaurant is very goo but the Thai food is nice but a bit too moderated from authentic Thai. The food has been toned down for a Western taste.


B1270VGjuliab
B1270VGjuliab

We ordered a Thai takeaway from here yesterday, in the recommendation of a friend. I can honestly say it was delicious. The best takeaway I’ve had in ages. We collected, and was very impressed with the place and the delightful ambience. I highly recommend this restaurant... a true jewel in Bedford’s crown!


jeremy
jeremy

The blue orchid restaurant is situated in the verve hotel in Shakespeare Road Bedford Stefan and enjoyed a £20 per head menu selection that included a variety of Thai dishes and rice All very nice and tasty , obviously the main dishes were fresh but suspect the starters were frozen? However at £20 each excellent value and very good Well done Voir le carte


Jane
Jane

surprisingly good Thai food. the restaurant is located in a hotel on the shakespeare street. I was not a fan of the place itself, the facility makes the place a little dark and the deck needs something dc. the eating on the other side is something they need to try. the aromes of the curries were discovered. the rice was delicious, the appetizers were delicious. definitiw come back to try more dinge. so far it impressed me. if they are looking for a decent thai, book a table now, the prices are also decent!


David
David

We were looking for a Thai in Bedford and found this place after a quick Google search The restaurant is within a small hotel just outside the town centre and is a little gem, food was absolutely top rate and served with great style and a little humour! Menu was very extensive and catered very well for our group of four which incuded one vegetarian drinks were standard price and we were very well fed and catered for at about £30 a head . place wasn't very busy but I guess that was down to whatever the hotel had going on, would definitely visit again as food was top notch.


TimnJane5
TimnJane5

We weren't able to get into our target Thai restaurant as they were closed for 3 weeks (renovation, I believe so we took a punt on the Blue Orchid. We were being taken out by family who live in Bedford as a postponed birthday treat, which was lovely. We walked all the way there from south of the river in the hottest day of the year so far, and arrived in a beautifully cool restaurant based in a hotel north of the city centre. The food and service was excellent, and very good value. The interesting way they served some of the standard dishes was refreshing to see. Their bar was well stocked and also reasonably priced for Bedford. The toilet facilities were immaculate. All in all an excellent... Voir le carte


Fabcat29
Fabcat29

Came here for the first time as i had a 25% off promotion, here is my personal experience: Nice looking restaurant, smart decor. Not greeted by anyone as soon as you walk in, had to ask the bar staff if I was in the right place. We were seated and approached by a young lady straight away that asked what drinks we would like to order, bearing in mind we hadn’t had a chance to look at the drinks menu yet, but very efficient. Large selection of dishes and quite reasonably priced. Me and my partner ordered different mains, when they were brought out to us the waitress failed to tell us which was which. The food was ok, was keen on the satay sauce with the starter, it was cold tasted like it was...


Jackie
Jackie

Went on a Saturday night and at first the only customers. We were greeted as we entered the hotel by a friendly gentleman who took us to our table. Again a friendly lady took our drinks order. For starters we had the duck and pancakes. They were delicious. For the main course my husband had the red chicken curry and I had a chicken with chilli and cashew nuts, together with an auborgine side and rice. I asked the waitress which rice was Thai and she just smiled so took it that the one I was indicating to was it. My husband had ordered boiled rice. But they both tasted the same. My husband found the curry less flavoursome than he would have liked, and I loved mine. All was cooked perfect and...


Jennifer
Jennifer

To put the scenario in context……..we have just returned from travelling overseas for my husbands 70th birthday holiday and I had promised him a Thai meal Thai food is a favourite of ours) when we returned…so I booked The Blue Orchid at the Verve hotel. We arrived and the place was absolutely empty. We were shown to the only table which had menus on it. We knew what we wanted as we had looked at the menu online earlier in the day. We ordered Set Menu A and two diet cokes and some prawn crackers. The starters arrived and after eating a few bits of battered vegetables, I managed to get the attention of the waitress and asked to see the menu again so we knew what we were eating, because I was pr... Voir le carte

Catégories

  • Cafés Des cafés charmants proposant une variété de cafés et thés fraîchement préparés, ainsi que des collations légères, des pâtisseries et des desserts. Parfait pour un remontant matinal ou une pause gourmande l'après-midi dans une ambiance cosy.
  • Kebab Savourez nos délicieux kebabs, grillés à la perfection et débordant de saveur. Choisissez parmi une variété de viandes et d'épices vives, servis avec des accompagnements frais. Parfait pour un repas satisfaisant et savoureux. Voir le carte
  • Asiatic
  • Mexican Des saveurs mexicaines authentiques vous attendent avec des fajitas grésillantes, des tacos savoureux, des enchiladas piquantes et du guacamole frais, le tout préparé avec des épices riches et traditionnelles et servi avec des accompagnements vibrants. Profitez d'une fiesta dans votre assiette !

Commodités

  • Takeout
  • Seating
  • Carte
  • Visa Card
  • Menu
  • Mastercard

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