DaFoodie

In an unassuming shopping center (I tend to frequent these, apparently) sits a quiet oasis of surprisingly-delicious-yet-exceptionally-reasonable Thai food. I’m always on East Colonial for some reason … PetCo, B&N, Target, Starbucks, the Fashion Square Mall. I’d driven by Sea Thai quite often, but the sign and little strip mall it sits in were so nondescript, I had barely noticed it. One evening, completely wiped out from shopping for the family, I opened the door to Sea Thai and was immediately shocked.

It’s GORGEOUS. The interior is high-end yet comfortable, full of deep, rich browns and dark wood tones. The wait staff is all dressed in nice, crisp white long-sleeved shirts and black pants with linen aprons. The lighting is soft, and the booths are deep and comfy. It seriously looks like it belongs on either Park Avenue or Downtown. If my first reaction was to be blown away by the decor, you can probably guess that my second reaction was, “Great - how expensive is THIS going to be?”

My second surprise of the day was how affordable the menu prices were. A lunch appetizer runs from $2.95 for fried Spring rolls to $6.95 for coconut shrimp (very delicious; I highly recommend those). Dinner appetizers are in the same price range, with a few more offerings (some at a little higher price). An average lunch entree is $6-7, and one thing I love about their lunch is that you can choose between a noodle, fried rice, curry (FIVE different types!), or sauteed dish and add chicken, beef, tofu, vegetable, shrimp, or a combination of chicken, beef, and pork. Side dishes are plentiful (rice, noodles, peanut sauce, steamed vegetables), and so are the desserts (be sure to try the tempura cheesecake).

Dinner offerings are the same as lunch, but with about four more menu pages. Their house specials run from $11-$16, and you can choose from a chili jam sauteed dish to a panang duck to a soft shell crab yellow curry to the requisite pad thai and pad see ew. For you fish lovers, they have six different fish dishes. Alcoholic beverages run from Gewurztraminer, Banzai, Chardonnay, Hot/Cold sake, plum wine, Merlot, Cabernet, Singha beer, Bud/Bud Light, Corona, Heineken, Kirin Light, and more. Most dishes can be made vegetarian upon request. And if you’re into tea, they have both hot and cold, flavored (raspberry sweetened and jasmine), and delicious thai tea. You will be seated and served quickly, no matter if you are there for lunch or dinner.

The quality is consistently excellent - I have never had a bad meal at Sea Thai. In fact, I’ve never even had a mediocre meal at Sea Thai. One thing I love is their music, which is usually covers of popular artists by various world cover artists. Bob Marley done in Bossa Nova or a softspoken Eastern artist singing The Beatles, I always delight in hearing something new and unexpected! Whether you’re famished after shopping or would like a pleasant date night, head to Sea Thai. I guarantee you won’t be disappointed with the food or the prices.

[all images courtesy of Sea Thai’s website]

3812 East Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32803 
(407) 895-0985 
Lunch: Mon-Fri 11a-2:30p, Sat & Sun 12-3p Dinner: Mon-Thurs 5-9:30p, Fri & Sat 5-10p, Sun 5-9:30p
Accepts American Express, VISA, MasterCard, and Discover