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Royal Orchid


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#3 of 78 restaurants in Ocala
  • Cuisines: Thai
  • Address: 3131 SW College Road, #206, (Formerly Thai Ruby), Ocala, FL 34474
  • Phone:  352-237-4949

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2 of 5 stars
racechick8293   4 contributions
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Oct 11, 2009

From reading all the reviews of this restaurant, I expected much much more. The food was OK, but the portions were tiny, about half of the typical portion at a Thai restaurant. However, the price was more expensive than Thai restaurants in upscale areas of Chicago, Miami, and Fort Lauderdale. more

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5 of 5 stars
gatordiner   30 contributions
Gainesville, Florida
Aug 31, 2009

Oustide: stip mall facade, nothing special Inside: nicely decorated. However booths are not comfortable to sit in, would suggest sitting at a table with normal chairs. Food: Excellent. Able to accommodate requests to make food mild to extra spicy. Very good variety. Only criticism is that the soup that comes with the entree is nothing special, ramen noodles in broth.... more

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2 of 5 stars
totina   3 contributions
italy
Aug 24, 2009
0/1 found this review helpful

the food was ok but I expected much more reading the reviews. The service was really disappointing as they literally pushed us out of the restaurant at 9.30 pm because they wanted to closed. we payed 40 $ with vine more

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5 of 5 stars
Richd36   1 contribution
Ocala,FL
Apr 23, 2009

Very flavorful food... Went in before 6pm and my meal included a spring roll, Soup (best soup I have had in a while) my entree and a Dessert of Thai Donuts... Overall this is one of the best if not the best restaurant in Ocala! more

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5 of 5 stars
ampalmer   9 contributions
gainesville, fl
Mar 1, 2009

My husband and I stopped here after a quick trip to Ocala. This looks like a typical Asian strip mall restaurant, but once you walk in you know its not! The decor is very inviting with fresh roses on each table. We went for lunch, which included soup, spring rolls, and Thai doughnuts for desert. My husband had the roast... more

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5 of 5 stars
takethemud   7 contributions
takethemud
Feb 23, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Royal Orchid (formerly known as Thai Ruby) is a great Thai restaurant. Located in a nondescript strip mall, it's the kind of place that you wouldn't think to try unless somebody told you about it. That's why I am writing this review... so that others learn about this great restaurant. The food is excellent. Most dinner entrees cost around $10,... more

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5 of 5 stars
CarrieMTallahassee   18 contributions
Aug 22, 2008

I've gone to this restaurant twice when passing Ocala on trips. The interior is small but beautiful, with some comfortable, pillowed booths. I have enjoyed every dish I've tried. Last time it was a tofu curry dish that I ordered "spicy." It could have been spicier, but it was delicious. The vegetable coconut soup was excellent. I like tom ka... more

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5 of 5 stars
nocookingtonight   8 contributions
Ocala
Aug 3, 2008

We decided to finally try Royal Orchid for dinner tonight and what a lovely experience the whole evening was! The restaurant is very lovely with beautiful furnishings, delightful table settings, such sweet and efficient staff, good prices, and yummy food. The live orchid decorating each plate added such a nice touch, too. There were many diners there and one could... more

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5 of 5 stars
JDMcAlister   7 contributions
Tallahassee, Florida
Jul 27, 2008

***** Five Stars Highly Recommended ***** Great food, outstanding service, tasteful Thai decor. This wonderful restaurant is a very short distance from the Freeway, in a non-descript shopping center across from Paddock Mall. The prices are reasonable, the music is soft, the servers are dressed in authentic Thai outfits. And, those servers are very respectful (no "Hi Guys, how are... more

Wow!
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5 of 5 stars
moxxie   1 contribution
ocala,fl
Jul 23, 2008

Super meals! You will not be disappointed! Great food! more

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Royal Orchid Address

3131 SW College Road, #206, (Formerly Thai Ruby), Ocala, FL 34474
Tel: 352-237-4949
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.