Blue Orchid Pan Asian Cuisine and BAR Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Blue Orchid Pan Asian Cuisine and BAR, a delightful culinary haven located in the heart of New Haven, CT. This vibrant restaurant offers a captivating menu inspired by the diverse flavors of Asia. Diners can start their meal with tantalizing appetizers like the Yum Woonsen or Hot Oil Veggie Dumplings, both celebrated for their exquisite taste and presentation.
For main dishes, the Massaman Curry and General Tso's Chicken stand out as chef’s specials, showcasing intricate flavors without losing comfort. Patrons praise the Walnut Shrimp for its perfect balance of sweetness and crunch. Beyond the food, the atmosphere embraces inclusivity, making it a welcoming space for all. Whether you're dining in or enjoying their popular lunch special, Blue Orchid guarantees a memorable experience where flavors thrive, and community is cherished.
Lunch Special
Lunch Special
Comes with spring rolls, salad and fruit.
Spicy Pork Dumpling
Hot Oil Veggie Dumpling
Steamed veggie dumplings and soy vinaigrette.
Spring Roll
Fried vegetable spring rolls, sweet chili sauce. Vegan.
Crab Rangoon
Fried delicious homemade crab rangoon served with sweet chili sauce.
Spicy Edamame
Steamed edamame tossed with salt, shishimi, pepper and Sesame seed. Vegan.
Walnut Shrimp
Fried shrimp, walnut with mildly spicy honey mayo.
Boneless Chicken Wing
Golden-fried marinated wings with mild garlic sauce.
Tom Kah
Coconut lime soup. Coconut galangal broth, chicken, mushroom, tomato, lime and scallion. Gluten free.
Tom Yum
Spicy herbal soup. Spicy lemongrass broth, shrimp, mushrooms, tomato and scallion. Gluten free.
Yum Talay (Special)
(Spicy Seafood Salad) Shrimp, mussel, calamari fish cake, fresh chili, celery, garlic, scallion, cilantro, tomato, lettuce, onion
Yum Woonsen (Special)
(Spicy glass noodle salad) Glass noodles, shrimp, mussel, calamari, fish cake, fresh chili, celery, garlic, scallion, cilantro, tomato, lettuce, onion
Appetizers
Chef's Special
Pineapple Curry
Spicy coconut curry, pineapple, basil, bamboo shoot, Pepper. Gluten free.
Sweet & Sour Chicken
Crispy chicken, onion, pineapple, tomato, cucumber, pepper with Thai sweet & sour sauce.
Blue Orchid's Spicy Chicken
Crispy chicken, basil, onion, string bean, pepper.
Kari Shrimp
Shrimps, scallion, celery, onion, string beans, egg, yellow curry sauce.
Black Pepper
Onion, pepper, scallion, black pepper sauce.
General Tso's Chicken
Fried chicken, sesame, steamed vegetable, sweet spicy sauce.
Massaman Curry
Potato, onion, carrot, peanut, tamarind.
Pineapple Fried Rice
Pineapple, cashew nut and fried egg mixed with rice.
Spicy Basil Fried Rice
Basil, pepper, onion and fried egg mixed with rice.
Mee Hang
Wok egg noodles. Egg noodle, cabbage, carrot, scallion with garlic sauce.
Goong Ob
Wok glass noodles. Glass noodle mixed with egg, celery, cabbage, scallion with garlic sauce.
Suki
Spicy glass noodles. Glass noodle mixed with egg, celery, carrot, pepper, with spicy sesame sauce.
Basil Udon
Udon noodles mixed with egg, onion, pepper with spicy basil sauce.
Black Noodles
Rice noodles, mixed with fried egg, broccoli and black sweet soy sauce.
Tamarind Noodle
Spicy Bacon Fried Rice (Special)
Rice, bacon, egg, onion, bell pepper
Wok Noodles & Rice
Vegan
Hot Oil Veggie Dumpling
Steamed or fried dumplings, mixed veggies, scallion, hot oil and soy vinaigrette.
Spicy Edamame
Steamed edamame tossed with salt, shishimi, pepper and Sesame seed. Vegan.
Vegan Udon Basil
Udon noodles, onion, bell pepper with spicy basil sauce
Vegan Green Curry
Spicy green curry, broccoli, bamboo shoot and bell pepper.
Vegan Glass Noodle
Glass noodles, celery, cabbage, scallion with garlic sauce.
Vegan Noodle Curry Soup
Vegan Black Pepper
Onion, bell pepper and scallion, black pepper sauce.
Crispy Spring Roll
Fried vegetable spring rolls with sweet chili sauce
Vegan Spicy Basil Fried Rice
Onion, bell pepper, basil and rice.
Vegan Stir-Fried String Bean
String bean, stir-fried with garlic sauce or spicy sauce.
Chili Lime Noodle Soup
Chicken broth, rice noodles, chicken, (shrimp, beef or tofu), cabbage, scallion, lime, chili powder.
Green Curry Noodle Soup
Green curry broth, chicken (tofu, shrimp or beef), rice noodle, bamboo shoot, broccoli, pepper.
Khao Soi
Yellow curry with egg noodles. Yellow curry broth, egg noodles, chicken (shrimp, beef, or tofu), shallot, scallion.
Pork Rib Noodle Soup
Pork broth, pork ribs, rice noodles, cabbage, string bean, scallion.
Red Curry Noodle Soup
Red curry broth, chicken (shrimp, beef, or tofu) rice, noodle, bamboo shoot, broccoli.
Vietnamese Noodle Soup
Chicken-beef broth, rice noodles, (beef, chicken, shrimp or tofu), cabbage, onion, basil, scallion.
Noodle Soup
Desserts
Coconut Rice With Fresh Mango
Tapioca Pudding
Tapioca, palm sugar, corn, coconut milk