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Orange County - Thai Dara restaurant
5.5

Thai Dara

  • Orange County
  • $$
  • Quick
  • Food
    great
  • Vibe
    great
  • Perks
    great

Food: Inauthentic and uninteresting fare

The Thai Dara 2's dominant dish, the Tom Kha Soup, falls short when it comes to replicating the authentic flavors of Thai cuisine. The Pad Thai is divisive, with some finding the flavors too overpowering. But the biggest failure is the Panang Curry, which was considered lackluster and unremarkable, not meeting traditional Thai cuisine expectations. The general pattern showcases an unfortunate lack of taste and freshness, with many finding the dishes flavorless, unauthentic, and not worth the price.

  • Great Portions

    Generous, big, and perfect portions appreciated across multiple reviews.

  • Taste

    Many found dishes flavorless, unauthentic, and not worth the price.

Top 2 dishes at Thai Dara

  1. 1

    Tom Kha Soup 🏆

    Described as unbelievably delicious and the best, likened to thai authenticity.

    Tom Kha Soup dish
  2. 2

    Pad Thai

    Elegant noodles with powerful and delicious flavors; highly comforting and loved.

    Pad Thai dish

Vibe: Exciting ambiance but toxic service

Despite the frustrating dining experience, one can't deny the enticing ambiance that Thai Dara 2 offers. Pulling one into an exotic place with outstanding decorations, it does compensate for the sub-par culinary experience. Unfortunately, the extremely discourteous staff and their unruly behaviors eclipse this, disrupting the overall dining experience.

  • Great Aesthetic

    Creates sense of being in an exotic place with outstanding decorations.

Perks: Ample parking with hateful service

Perks at Thai Dara 2 swing from one extreme to the other. On one hand, customers applaud the ample and accessible parking, making it quite convenient for visitors. On the other hand, it fails miserably when it comes to staff demeanor and customer service, with stories of employees yelling at customers and creating a disrespectful environment.

  • Great Parking

    Customers consistently appreciate the ample and accessible parking available.

  • Bad Service

    Extremely rude staff; yells at customers creating a disrespectful environment.