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The Blue Orchid Restaurant

Newpark Centre, Newtownpark Avenue, Blackrock, A94 D780 Blackrock

Closed now · opens Tue 16:00

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Menu

Source: the restaurant's website, read on 11 September 2026. Prices and dishes may have changed since.

Calories and carbohydrates are estimates by an AI model based on this menu, made on 11 September 2026, for a typical portion. They are not medical advice and do not replace what the kitchen can tell you. "Diabetes-friendly" means: modest carbohydrates for the course, little sugar and no fast-absorbing base such as fries, white bread or white rice.

APPETIZERS
Blue Orchid’s Signature Platter for One/Two
10.00
Signature Platter — A tasty selection of hand-made spring rolls, chicken satay, chicken wantons and tiger prawn envelopes.
estimate≈ 850 kcal65 g carbs
Yuk Sung
10.00
Minced chicken fillet stir-fried with bamboo shoots and spring onion with crispy rice noodles, served with iceberg lettuce
estimate≈ 320 kcal28 g carbsbalanced 77
Crispy Aromatic Duck ¼ or ½
12.00
Crispy Aromatic Duck — Crispy shredded duck served with warm pancakes, crunchy julienne of cucumber, scallions and carrots with a tangy hoisin sauce on the side
estimate≈ 680 kcal55 g carbsheavy 40
Som Tum
10.00
Zingy and spicy salad made with green papaya, green beans, carrots, cherry tomatoes and peanuts
estimate≈ 180 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 82
Yum Pla Muek
12.00
A spicy, sour, sweet and salty squid salad
estimate≈ 210 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
Tod Mun Goong
10.00
Thai shrimp cakes made with red curry paste, kaffir lime leaves and green beans. Served with cucumber dip
estimate≈ 340 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 65
Moo Ping
10.00
Grilled pork skewers with a spicy, sour 'jaew' dip
estimate≈ 280 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Tempura of vegetables
9.00
Vegetable Tempura — Deep-fried mixed vegetables in a light batter served with a Japanese style dipping sauce
estimate≈ 310 kcal32 g carbs
Thai-style Chicken Satay
9.00
Chicken Satay — Succulent chicken fillet, grilled and topped with a tasty peanut sauce
estimate≈ 320 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Hand-made Vegetable Spring Rolls (Vegan)vegan
8.00
Vegetable Spring Rolls — Julienne of white cabbage, carrots and vermicelli noodles encased in crispy rice paper, deep-fried and served with a sweet chilli dipping sauce
estimate≈ 260 kcal30 g carbs
Thai Tofu Satay (Vegan)vegan
8.00
Tofu Satay — Grilled tofu satay with peanut sauce
estimate≈ 240 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
Sushi
California Roll
9.50
Creamy avocado, crab stick and cucumber rolled in rice and sesame seeds
estimate≈ 320 kcal35 g carbs
Philly Roll
9.50
Succulent smoked salmon and cream cheese, rolled in rice and sesame seeds
estimate≈ 350 kcal32 g carbs
Tempura Roll
9.50
Deep-fried tiger prawns and cucumber, rolled in rice and sesame seeds
estimate≈ 380 kcal38 g carbs
Salad & Soups
Tom Yam Goong
8.50
Clear, sweet & salty shrimp broth infused with a lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves and shallots garnished with coriander & Thai chillies
estimate≈ 150 kcal14 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
Tom Kha Gai
8.50
An exquisite Thai creamy soup with tender chicken, galangal, lemongrass, and kaffir lime leaves in a rich coconut milk broth
estimate≈ 280 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Main course
Japanese Style Mixed Grill Teppanyaki
29.00
Mixed Grill Teppanyaki — A symphony of grass-fed beef steak, prawns, chicken and mixed vegetables wok-fried to perfection in a rich soy sauce, served on a sizzling plate.
estimate≈ 750 kcal35 g carbsbalanced 78
Japanese Style Beef Teppanyaki
24.50
Beef Teppanyaki — Tender fillet of beef served on a sizzling plate with mixed vegetables in a luscious teriyaki sauce
estimate≈ 620 kcal28 g carbsbalanced 65
Chilli & Basil Beef
24.50
Sliced fillet of beef, wok-fried with mixed vegetables, infused with chili and fragrant basil
estimate≈ 550 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78
Crispy Sizzling Duck
22.50
Perfectly crispy duck atop a nest of fresh bean sprouts, crowned with garlic pepper oyster sauce, and served on a sizzling hot plate
estimate≈ 680 kcal25 g carbsbalanced 73
Black Bean Chicken
22.50
Tender fillet of chicken wok-fried with mixed vegetables in a flavoursome black bean sauce
estimate≈ 580 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78
Crispy Chicken on a Sizzling Plate
22.50
Crispy Chicken Sizzling Plate — Succulent crispy chicken and mixed vegetables in a savoury oyster sauce, served on a sizzling plate
estimate≈ 650 kcal25 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 73
Pad See Ew
22.00
The street food classic, savoury rice noodles stir fried with your choice of protein in a dark soy sauce and crisp greens (veggie option available).
estimate≈ 720 kcal85 g carbsbalanced 77
Vegan
Pak Choi & Tofu Stir-Fryvegan
20.00
Lightly fried Tofu with Pak Choi and mixed vegetables in soy sauce
estimate≈ 420 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 79
Vegan Yellow Curryvegan
20.00
Selection of fresh vegetables in a creamy coconut curry sauce
estimate≈ 550 kcal28 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
Tofu Phad Thaivegan
20.00
Traditional rice noodles combined with mixed vegetables and tofu, delicately flavoured with sweet and sour sauce, topped with crunchy peanuts and bean sprouts
estimate≈ 680 kcal82 g carbsbalanced 70
FISH
Fish & Chips Blue Orchid Style
20.00
Fish & Chips — Lightly battered hake served with wok-fried mixed vegetables and thick-cut chips
estimate≈ 850 kcal65 g carbsbalanced 66
Thai-style Jumbo Prawns
25.00
Succulent wok-fried prawns and mixed vegetables, tossed in Saki's famous Three Seasons Sauce
estimate≈ 480 kcal20 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78
Sizzling Scallops in Chilli Oil
27.00
Lightly-fried scallops in a flavoursome chilli oil, served with wok-fried mixed vegetables on a sizzling plate
estimate≈ 520 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78
Japanese Style Seafood Teppanyaki
29.00
Seafood Teppanyaki — Scallops, salmon, and prawns expertly tossed in the wok with mixed vegetables, soya sauce, and butter, served on a sizzling hot plate
estimate≈ 620 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78
CHEF’S SPECIALS
Thai Citrus-infused Steamed Seabass
30.00
Steamed Seabass — Gently steamed whole seabass nestled on a fragrant arrangement of ginger and pak choi, accompanied by a zesty lemon sauce
estimate≈ 450 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 84
Sizzling Seafood Volcano
32.00
Seafood Volcano — A medley of mussels, prawns, scallops, and squid wok-fried with vibrant mixed vegetables in a fiery tomato sauce, crowned with a dramatic flambé of sambuca at your table
estimate≈ 580 kcal28 g carbsbalanced 78
Succulent Red Wine-Infused Beef Fillet
32.00
Red Wine Beef Fillet — Tender diced fillet of beef wok-fried to perfection with a colourful array of mixed vegetables in a luscious red wine sauce enriched with soy
estimate≈ 550 kcal20 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78
Gai Yang Special
28.00
Gai Yang — Crispy BBQ chicken thighs served with a green papaya salad
estimate≈ 620 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78
Larb Ped Special
28.00
Larb Ped — Spicy and refreshing chopped duck salad served with a side of cool, crunchy greens
estimate≈ 420 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78
Pla Thot Special
28.00
Pla Thot — Deep-fried seabass served with green papaya salad
estimate≈ 680 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78
GOOD FAT CURRIES
Thai Red Prawn Curry
23.00
Succulent prawns cooked in a creamy coconut milk with a kick of fresh red chillies, mixed vegetables, and fragrant basil leaves
estimate≈ 580 kcal25 g carbsbalanced 78
Panang Beef Curry
25.00
Thinly sliced beef fillet in a velvety coconut milk curry infused with red chilli peppers, kaffir lime leaves and lemongrass
estimate≈ 620 kcal20 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78
Yellow Chicken Curry
23.00
A delicious fusion of chicken fillet and mixed vegetables in a creamy coconut curry sauce
estimate≈ 580 kcal25 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78
House Special Phad Thai
21.00
A delectable combination of tiger prawns and chicken, wok-fried with scallions, carrots, bean sprouts and fried egg, flavoured with tamarind sauce and topped with crunchy peanuts
estimate≈ 750 kcal88 g carbsbalanced 74
Side Orders
Wok-fried Pak Choi
8.00
Nutrient-rich greens and mushrooms lightly wok-fried to perfection, tossed in a savoury oyster sauce
estimate≈ 120 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
Fragrant steamed rice
3.00
Steamed Rice
estimate≈ 210 kcal45 g carbs
Egg fried rice
3.00
estimate≈ 320 kcal38 g carbs
Wok-fried egg noodles
3.50
Egg Noodles
estimate≈ 350 kcal42 g carbs
Brown rice
3.50
estimate≈ 220 kcal46 g carbs
French fries
3.50
estimate≈ 310 kcal35 g carbs
Khao niao (Sticky rice)
3.50
Sticky Rice
estimate≈ 350 kcal75 g carbs

Is this menu still right?

59veggie
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Thai food with vegan options

How well a vegetarian eats here, read from the menu. Not a review score.

You can choose from a vegan yellow curry, tofu phad thai or pak choi and tofu stir-fry. The menu also includes meat dishes like chicken satay and duck.

6 vegetarian and 5 vegan dishes out of 47 · 1 estimate

87dia
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Low Carb Thai Options

How well someone with diabetes eats here, from the menu and estimated carbohydrates. Not medical advice.

This restaurant offers many protein-heavy main courses. There are several options with a low glycemic index.

24 diabetes-friendly · 47 dishes

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Address
Newpark Centre, Newtownpark Avenue, Blackrock, A94 D780 Blackrock
Hours
Monclosed
Tue16:00–21:00
Wed16:00–21:00
Thu16:00–21:00
Fri16:00–22:00
Sat16:00–22:00
Sun16:00–21:00
Mondays closed except bank holidays
Contact
+35312836601
Sources
Overture Maps Places (CDLA-Permissive 2.0), blueorchid.ie/
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