Orangegrass Thai - South Shields

My girlfriend and I came to Newcastle for my birthday and were given tickets to watch the magpies at St. James's Park. On our arrival day, we looked for a Chine... read more My girlfriend and I came to Newcastle for my birthday and were given tickets to watch the magpies at St. James's Park. On our arrival day, we looked for a Chinese restaurant within a twenty-minute drive of our hotel but ended up at a Pizza Hut. However, on our fourth day, we stumbled upon an amazing Chinese restaurant in South Shields. Despite its unassuming exterior, the restaurant had a tastefully designed interior with a welcoming atmosphere. We were greeted by a friendly waitress who seated us at a lovely table with a view of the kitchen. The chef was entertaining, shouting orders in her mother tongue. The menu offered a variety of Chinese and Asian dishes. I started with the chicken and sweetcorn soup which was delicious. For our main course, we both chose seafood dishes that were well-presented and flavorful. The beverage menu included cocktails and mocktails, and I opted for a non-alcoholic pina colada. The staff was friendly and efficient, working together seamlessly. Overall, the restaurant was reasonably priced and worth every penny. I highly recommend it for a memorable dining experience.

Used to be a regular here but thought the service was going down, decided to try it again last night and it's even worse although the food was still nice which... read more Used to be a regular here but thought the service was going down, decided to try it again last night and it's even worse although the food was still nice which is a shame that the customer service is bad We were served our food...without any plates so had to eat from the serving bowls because no staff were there to ask, in the kitchen having fun The noise from the kitchen was awful, laughing and squealing, I am all for enjoying your job but not at the expense of spoiling customers night out

I used to love this place 10 years ago however it's now absolutely rubbish. I had no thai fishcake in my mixed starter nor the sauce to go with it and what was... read more I used to love this place 10 years ago however it's now absolutely rubbish. I had no thai fishcake in my mixed starter nor the sauce to go with it and what was there was cold ****. The beef in my green curry was the...slimiest most unpalatable meat I've ever eaten (I've travelled the world and ate some obscure sh!te over the years . To top it all off, after ordering prawn crackers, in an expensive Thai restaurant you must understand, the manger told me told me that they're unable to source thai prawn crackers from anywhere in the North East of England! I guess I rather naively thought an expensive thai restaurant could make their own! I gave this place another chance after previous dissapointments and it having gone downhill for several years but after this...never ever ever again!

Orangegrass is situated in a residential area and a semi-industrial park, making it not stand out from the outside. It is not located in the city center of Shie... read more Orangegrass is situated in a residential area and a semi-industrial park, making it not stand out from the outside. It is not located in the city center of Shields, so it may be easy to overlook. However, once you enter the entrance at 7 Mount Terrace (resembling a community hall), you will find the original restaurant where friendly employees dressed in smart Thai traditional silk outfits are ready to welcome you. The interior of the restaurant is pristine and appealing, with a spacious room divided into different areas. During our visit yesterday evening, we received excellent service from our server. The restaurant also offers a great wine list, and we enjoyed a bottle of Opal Ridge.

Eating at this restaurant is a truly enjoyable experience. It offers the best Thai food in the area. The takeout service is just as delightful as dining in, and... read more Eating at this restaurant is a truly enjoyable experience. It offers the best Thai food in the area. The takeout service is just as delightful as dining in, and the food is always served promptly.