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Orchid Restaurant and Events is a fusion cuisine restaurant that celebrates the flavour’s of the world. Our menu features dishes inspired by Asia, Europe, America, and the Mediterranean, all prepared with fresh, high-quality ingredients. Whether you're in the mood for a classic Italian pasta dish, a flavourful Thai curry, or a succulent seafood special, we have something for you. And our wide selection of cocktails and drinks will help you wash it all down. In addition to our delicious food, Orchid Restaurant and Events also doubles as a magnificent and luxurious venue. With multiple elegant spaces to celebrate any special occasion or simply enjoy a night out with friends. Our attentive
PRICE RANGE
US$13 - US$38
Special Diets
Halal, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Dinner, After-hours, Drinks
CUISINES
Seafood, Mediterranean, European, Thai, Fusion
FEATURES
Outdoor Seating, Buffet, Parking Available, Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Delivery, Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Digital Payments, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Private Dining, Live Music, Family style, Non-smoking restaurants
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Reviewed 3 days ago

Went for lunch with a friend. Opted for the Christmas menu. I had the salmon friend had turkey. All of the food was delicious the staff were lovely and the value for money was great. Will be back to try the Thai pan Asian food....Can’t wait .More

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed 5 weeks ago

Staff very nice , Food was fantastic , looking forward to our next visit on the 16th November. if we go by the last visit, We will be back on a regular basis for sure.

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 29 October 2023

We went for my 60th birthday. Fabulous meal, food was excellent, really tasty. The staff went above and beyond to make my night a memorable one.

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 11 August 2021

First time back in about 10 years and the quality of the food has improved immensely (last time every curry was the same colour!). Absolutely massive Naan breads. However last time you could tell you were sitting in a church and the surroundings were really...nice - now they seem to have built a box in the church and it does not have the same atmosphereMore

Date of visit: August 2021
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Reviewed 21 May 2021 via mobile

Food was great had a pleasant time there and the staff were very helpful and will visit them again next month

Date of visit: May 2021
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Reviewed 25 April 2021

We ordered a take out last evening .it arrived early ,piping hot .the naans were delicious .some of the curries however were very salty .i got in touCh and folks were very polite . I have just been called by a polite gentleman who suggested...the next time we tell them and they will give me something complementary .he told me this only after he made the point no one else had complained.I wish people wouldn’t pretend they care when they clearly don’t .meanwhile does anyone want a £65 take out no one ate ?More

Date of visit: April 2021
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GulistanHouse1979, Owner at Orchid Restaurant @ Gulistan House, responded to this reviewResponded 27 April 2021

Hi Lillian, We are regretful and disappointed to learn of your 1-star TripAdvisor review. We have attempted to respond to you directly in courtesy before replying to your online review here on TripAdvisor. Seemingly your upset with the belief that we only pretended to care...More

Reviewed 11 April 2021

I had my covid wedding here back in October. Really didnt want to do a review but the utter disgraceful manner of the owner has made me do this. Following on from my husbands Qasim Ahmed review. 1. You have been a long standing restaurant...owner but the first time jumping into wedding planning - No previous experience. He has no business running weddings and trying to offer things to make a quick buck when his restaurant is failing. 2. Health and safety is a priority? Is that why ive known on several occasions you had over too many people attend weddings at your venue where then police were called. Or the wedding where you booked both the small room and restuarant to gain full capacity. Your main aim was not get yourself caught and fined! 3. You did make guests feel unwelcome - especially the photographer and molvi. Where you hadnt provided enough food/drink or even prior to the wedding rudely being dealt with in an attempt to make them quit even though they were part of our 20 guests. As i remember you were trying to push me into going with a photographer of your choosing a few days prior to the wedding (again in an attempt to make a few extra bucks). 4. £100 per person was what you said, i have proof that was what was quoted. You shaved some off i agree, but my deposit was also sitting with you. Never got that luxury experience one would have with £100 per person, my suppliers definately never. 5. Food i admit has been good in previous attempts, but you never addressed the fact why you would not make enough food for the people coming to the wedding. Main courses for a table of 6-8 in something you would hand over to a table of 2. Which is nothing short of embarrassing. You had issues whenthe photographers were sitting down having food. At the end of the day, they were our guests whether they were working or not, but everyone deserves respect regardless of what profession they are. 6. You said you blocked me after receiving numerous messages harrassing you. I added a comment on one picture - advising i would not recommend you. I was blocked on both facebook and instagram, not only me but my family were blocked on facebook. I added a review from my husbands account which got attention and then you proceeded to block him too. You need to be able to receive the bad reviews aswell as the good. How will anybody else know whether to go with you. 7. You agreed one/two weeks prior that i could still have the supplier to set up my stage for my wedding which was originally booked for upstairs. Then you went into business with Abda and wanted to take profit raising the price per head to accomodate this. Where would you have put the stage that she made for your weddings if not to use them as you had no room. Why let somebody else do something you could make commission from? Lining your pockets at any turn! 8. You do know that weddings need to be booked atleast a week prior, so relevant paperwork is ready for the wedding. And having a venue confirmed is a big part of the wedding notice. So saying you have flexibility is yes i agree you do. But finalising wedding details a week prior (pricing, suppliers etc), giving people a big shock and them not having any other options is not a big life saver as you might think. Would not EVER be back! Disgracful owner! Reputation is going downhill. Remember all business have negative reviews, but not all owners hide this by blocking customers opinion. I have heard bad comments about other weddings done since covid, but none have them have been vocal, or maybe blocked before they can say anything. Best wishes to whoever decides to hold a wedding here but would not recommend in the slightest.More

Date of visit: October 2020
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GulistanHouse1979, Owner at Orchid Restaurant @ Gulistan House, responded to this reviewResponded 17 April 2021

As an established hospitality venue for over 40 years, with over 10 years of experience in delivering wedding receptions and special occasions, we aim to deliver only the highest of standards to all valued customers and couples. We stand by the quality of our service...More

Reviewed 1 April 2021

Would not recommend this venue for weddings. Extremely overpriced for what is offered. £100 per person and forced to choose their inhouse decor to make up the high price. Everything from terrible service, to making guests unwelcome to causing problems with already booked suppliers. Food...overcooked and falling apart. Not enough food made to accomodate tables, meaning a table of 6 was presented with curries ideal for a duo. photographers were made to feel no welcome and no dismissed. With it being my wedding day the owner Azhar did nothing short of stressing the wife out on the build up of the wedding. Extremely disappointed with their behaviour and how they took advantage over covid. If the day went perfectly well the day of the wedding, i would dismiss my review but can not in good concious let them pretend like they are an amazing choice for a wedding. They even had audacity to block my wife from the facebook and instagram page to avoid me telling real truths. Also, a review from Fozia Butt a few down will provide further details. The business has also been reported to the correct authorities due to the overpricing during covid which is illegal. Going from £30 per head for 150 people - £4500 to a covid wedding at £100 per head for 20 people. something doesnt look quite right with this business. Earning profits off the backs of the vulnerable in times of need. i would recommend anyone with similar issues to report to the CMA!More

Date of visit: October 2020
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GulistanHouse, Owner at Orchid Restaurant @ Gulistan House, responded to this reviewResponded 6 April 2021

As an established hospitality venue for over 40 years, with over 10 years of experience in delivering wedding receptions and special occasions, we aim to deliver only the highest of standards to all valued customers and couples. We stand by the quality of our service...More

Reviewed 25 October 2020

Had take away qnd sit in recently. Got to say it went dowhill for a long time but have to say it is back up there now. Food was excellent. Lamb tika kebab. Service good and falah the waiters banter as always spot on. It...is a shame the actual restaurant has changed from intimate with a water fall to more like a school dining hall however. In my opinion the "gully" has over taken Goa as no 1 in ferry for Indian food.More

Date of visit: October 2020
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Reviewed 10 October 2020

The staff at Gulistan were very welcoming to me and my family tonight. The food came quickly and tasted fantastic! Will definitely go again.

Date of visit: October 2020
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GulistanHouse1979, Owner at Orchid Restaurant @ Gulistan House, responded to this reviewResponded 12 October 2020

Thanking you. We are glad you enjoyed :)

Reviewed 4 September 2020

Had 2 papadoms, onion chutney, chicken dupiaza, chicken madras, 1 rice, Bombay aloo side dish, 1 tennents lager and 2 diet cokes. the total price after 30% discount was £40. That’s the most expensive Indian meal I have had in Dundee. They are taking the...pi$$. The meal was not that great and I’m sure they have increased their prices by 40% to give a 30% discount.More

Date of visit: September 2020
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Reviewed 27 August 2020

As past customers thought we would support restaurant through Eat Out to Help Out. On arrival it was apparent restaurant had taken several steps to ensure good Covid 19 practice. One however, is that whereas formerly bring your own bottle was possible they now have...discontinued that and there is a licenced bar. They need to update their website. Our orders for food and drink were taken promptly and drinks and starters came quickly. They waited to ask us whether we ready before serving main course. The curries my wife and I ordered were good but the 2 chilli rating on the menu is perhaps an over-exaggeration. My reservation about restaurant concerns the licenced bar. "6 for 2 modest glasses of wine and 2 John Smith beers - not quite pints - is I think extortionate. I only realised that the sum differed from prices shown on the menu when waiting for our bus home. I had been distracted at the till by the waitress's conversation and also by awareness that others were queuing to pay their bills. The price of the dishes themselves when you add on rice are at the top end of that I am prepared to pay for an OK curry, but with the discount last night no complaint about that at this time.More

Date of visit: August 2020
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Reviewed 14 June 2020

Just had another takeaway curry from The Gulistan! Absolutely fantastic! Recommend everyone 100% Ian Main

Date of visit: June 2020
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Reviewed 7 March 2020

Ordered a madras for collection 2 days ago and brought it home. By the time I had run errands and come to open it, it was a masala not a madras. I contacted them through their website but have had no response or offer to...amend it. Deeply disappointed.More

Date of visit: March 2020
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Reviewed 23 February 2020 via mobile

It was very quiet in the restaurant when we at there early on a Sunday evening. The food was well cooked, hot ( not spicy hot) and good sized portions. Bear that in mind when ordering starters. Bring your own alcohol ( which we weren’t...aware of) but a good range of non alcoholic beers and wines. Not over priced.More

Date of visit: February 2020
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They do deliver if they can because they say it is subject to a minimum order value and also the availability of a driver! In other words you need to just ask when you contact them.
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  • Food: 4
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4.5