空谷幽兰 （Orchid Tea Cafe 8 Ave)

Extremely poor experience. We ordered the plum roasted duck and what arrived looked nothing like it—seriously disappointing. Don't trust the menu pictures; they clearly use images that are totally different from what they actually serve. Our Green Curry Seafood Feast was also a letdown—it was basically a big bowl of soup and barely resembled a proper Thai dish. Very disappointed with both meals.

Elegant decor with chinese music creates the perfect atmosphere for a group party and such.

Entered this place thinking it was the past restaurant that used to be here. Was welcomed by the front and was able to see the kitchen from their wall window kitchen seemed very clean. Ordered the lunch pork chop special and milk tea, took a seat in the back and the place is super cute! Aesthetically pleasing and the atmosphere with the music playing was very calming. My drink was made fairly quickly and I didn’t think it would be much different from normal milk tea but it’s more creamy and sweet and truly enjoyed it. My food came out about 15 minutes from when I ordered and the plating was cute. I never had this kind of pork chop before it was very tender and full of flavor. I enjoyed my food and the atmosphere I will definitely try other things from their menu!

This is my second time order here. First order for togo, this time order for stay. The food is okay, but they took a long time to cook. I waited at least 45 minutes for both orders togo and stay, they were not busy, only 2 tables for dining. I think they only have 1-2 staff in the tiny kitchen. Very disappointed for that. I won’t eat there anymore.

I got walnut shrimp and takoyakinand they both exceeded my expectations. Takoyaki was a different type of good with sweet savory umami flavors bursting. The walnut shrimp was crunchy savory and sweet which is appropriate to my liking. The ambience is so perfect and pretty with late 2000s vibe and nostalgia.