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Blue Orchid


4.0 of 5 stars 49 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: Thai
  • 129 N. 10th St, Lincoln, NE 68508
  • (402) 742-7250
  • Price range: €4-24 ($6-$35)

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4 of 5 stars
upatree123   1 contribution
Lincoln, Nebraska
Oct 8, 2009

My husband and I love the food at the Blue Orchid. We have gotten a variety of dishes, but out favorites are the Spring Rolls for and appetizer, with Pang curry for him and the Pad Thai for me. The Pang is hot but very flavorful, while the Pad Thai is perfectly mixed and tastes great. The atmosphere is very... more

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4 of 5 stars
minalachatte   4 contributions
purgatory, mn
Sep 23, 2009

I travel all the time and always seek out Thai restaurants in towns I end up in. This is more upscale than what I'm used to out of Thai restaurants. But the food was great! Blue Orchid's sauces are exceptional and I highly recommend the panang curry. However, the portions were quite small for the price and the service was... more

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3 of 5 stars
jmcarst   6 contributions
Lincoln, Nebraska
Aug 30, 2009

I think food is good but a little overpriced for thai. I'm sure rent is high so I guess that justifies it as the atmosphere is one of better in lincoln more

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5 of 5 stars
AbuelitaSuzy   5 contributions
Lincoln NE
Aug 8, 2009

This restaurant has grown to be one of our favorites in town. We love finding out the experimental concoctions of the barrista and the elderflower martini was great! As is the spicy chili martini.... meals do not disappoint and environment is delightful. more

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5 of 5 stars
breakfasttea   6 contributions
Lincoln, NE
Aug 4, 2009

Start with a Ginger Flower Martini, they are really good. My favorite appetizer is the Prawn Cakes with a spicy-sweet cucumber sauce. It is hard to find better Drunken Noodles than here. Also, the cool, creamy spicy sauce that comes with the scallops is amazing, and they cook the scallops properly, with a seared crust. My mouth is watering just... more

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3 of 5 stars
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Mar 10, 2009
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At best mediocre. Acceptable food but ventures to far from the classical Thai cuisine more

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5 of 5 stars
MaryFLincoln   25 contributions
Jan 20, 2009

The best food in town. Not overpowering, great atmosphere in downtown Lincoln. Great drinks. more

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4 of 5 stars
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Aug 3, 2008

It is really really good. I"ve never been disappointed by the food. And the service has gotten much better than it used to be. more

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1 of 5 stars
tourist2   8 contributions
Lincoln, NE
Jul 30, 2008
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The times we have been there we have come away asking ourselves why the portions are so small and so expensive. Food not that great and management could care less. We have given them enough tries and won't be going back. more

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Jul 8, 2008

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Blue Orchid Address

129 N. 10th St, Lincoln, NE 68508
Tel: (402) 742-7250
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.