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Orange County - Thai Dara restaurant
6.4

Thai Dara

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

Food: Unenticing cuisine, decent portions

The Tom Kha Gai at Thai Dara garners praise, reportedly the best some have ever had. Their Thai Coconut Sticky Rice is described as refreshing. The Thai Ginger also received a nod for its quality. However, reports suggest the menu is tailored to locals, making authenticity suffer. Some found the food bland and tasteless. Still, portions are generous and the prices reasonable.

  • Great Value

    Exceptional value with very reasonable prices for quality food offered.

  • Okay Portions

    Portions are good, reasonable price, with mentions of vegetarian options.

Top 3 dishes at Thai Dara

  1. 1

    Thai Coconut Sticky Rice 🏆

    The dessert is wonderful, tasty, refreshing, and has lots of mango.

    Thai Coconut Sticky Rice dish
  2. 2

    Tom Kha Gai

    Most say it's the best tom kha gai they've ever had.

    Tom Kha Gai dish
  3. 3

    Yellow Chicken Curry

    Best curry ever; the perfect level of spiciness and amazing flavor.

    Yellow Chicken Curry dish

Vibe: Inviting atmosphere with a side of doubt

Stepping into Thai Dara, one is immediately greeted by a home-like, cozy ambiance. It's so inviting that it elevates the dining experience significantly. All this makes it appealing for a date night, but mixed reviews on food and service quality make it less than perfect.

  • Great Ambiance

    Ambiance provides home-like, cozy, inviting experience; enhances dining significantly.

  • Okay For Dates

    Cute and cozy but food quality and service received mixed reviews.

Perks: Inconsistent service with reservation perks

While parking can be a challenge, Thai Dara's bits-size charrm necessitates reservations which result in a positive overall experience. The outdoor seating area is a cozy space equipped with heaters. However, larger groups may face inconveniences. Service is variable and staff's response to dietary requests has been positively noted.

  • Great For Diets

    Multiple mentions of accommodating dietary requests, great for vegans.

  • Okay Service

    While food is generally appreciated, service experience seems to be inconsistent.

  • Bad For Groups

    Large party forced customer to leave post meal for seating accommodations.