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Chinese and Singaporean restaurant in [[Locale Coulsdon|Coulsdon]]. The small, dimly lit dining room seats only around 40 people on hoop-backed chairs at square tables, all in dark-varnished wood <small>[https://www.flickr.com/photos/kake_pugh/48029468411/ photo]</small>. The tables are laid with rattan-style tablemats, wine glasses, cutlery, and dark burgundy paper napkins echoing the upholstery of the chairs. A dark green carpet underfoot contrasts with the light-coloured patterned fabrics that hang in swags from the ceiling. The overall feel is definitely old-school. [[Kake]] visited on a Thursday lunchtime in May 2019. Arriving just after their opening time of noon, I was the first customer of the day, though one other arrived shortly afterwards. No music was playing. Nasi lemak sayur (coconut rice with vegetarian sambal chicken, potato croquettes, and salad; £9) was served on a plate textured to resemble a banana leaf <small>[https://www.flickr.com/photos/kake_pugh/48029507078/ photo]</small>. The rice was competently cooked and subtly coconutty. The vegetarian sambal chicken, made with mock meat, was pretty decent, with plenty of umami and a gently warming level of chilli. The potato croquettes were good, with just the right level of oiliness and perfectly seasoned. Unfortunately one of them was a little over-fried on one side, making it slightly tough and chewy, but this is a minor criticism. The salad was undressed and not very interesting, but fresh enough. No service charge was added to the bill. [[Kake]]'s verdict: A decent option in an area with very little else of interest. I'd certainly order those potato croquettes again, despite the minor blip in execution. Vegetarian-friendliness: Around half the menu is vegetarian, including vegetarian versions of Singaporean classics such as mee goreng and nasi lemak. Accessibility: A step to get in. Toilets are up a steep flight of stairs with a handrail on one side and a tightish turn at the top. See also: * Photos of the menu as of May 2019 (note that prices on the takeaway menu are significantly less than prices on the eat-in menu): [https://www.flickr.com/photos/kake_pugh/48029807298/ takeaway page 1], [https://www.flickr.com/photos/kake_pugh/48029765391/ takeaway page 2], [https://www.flickr.com/photos/kake_pugh/48029574252/ set lunch] * [https://www.instagram.com/p/BGpWultTLSJ/ Su-Lin's photo of the chicken chop rice] * [https://www.happycow.net/reviews/singapore-orchid-coulsdon-85689 Happy Cow comments] * [https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g504167-d1018458-Reviews-Singapore_Orchid-Croydon_Greater_London_England.html TripAdvisor comments] * [https://www.yelp.co.uk/biz/singapore-orchid-coulsdon Yelp comments] <div class="last_verified">Last visited by [[Kake]], May 2019. Opening hours taken from takeaway menu, May 2019.</div>
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