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Mai Yai Thai Orchid

Waterfront, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
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Ranked #24 of 201 restaurants in Kota Kinabalu
Cuisines: Thai
Good for: Child-friendly, Groups, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Groups, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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Cheshire
Senior Contributor
23 reviews 23 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013 via mobile

We ate here after reading reviews on trip advisor,we will be coming back,great food good value.location was nice also ,but come here for the food,pineapple rice is to die for.

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Sydney
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40 reviews 40 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

We stopped for lunch with the kids; very expensive and unappetising food was served... I could believe that we paid RM161 for our first meal in KK. Overrated.

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Perth, Australia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

We enjoyed a beef Phad Thai and a chicken green curry and found the portions to be generous. Food was decent. Lovely view at sunset as it is along the waterfront.

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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45 reviews 45 reviews
19 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

We had a good experience here. The service is just average. However the food was great. They serve fresh food with a great view of the ocean. We feel that they had a very good Tom Yam in KK. Would recommend this place to others.

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kuala lumpur
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55 reviews 55 reviews
35 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2013

I was pleasantly surprised by the food quality and taste in this Waterfront eatery. Apart from speed of food arrival, service was pretty slack and the knowledge of the cocktail list practically non existent. However the two cocktails I eventually negotiated, Kinabulu Cooler and Beach Tropical, were both visually pleasing and sensational sipping. The food was delightful, one of the... More

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Hampton, United Kingdom
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102 reviews 102 reviews
35 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 64 cities Reviews in 64 cities
152 helpful votes 152 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2013

Mai Yai is the Thai representation amongst the waterside restos at KK. Like the other restaurants it is advisable to sit inside rather than brave the 'uncertain' odours of the waterfront. What to say? It is nothing extravagant or different but the extensive selection of Thai favourites (specialising in seafood) are served up in double quick time by a particularly... More

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4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2013 via mobile

Thrilled by the restaurant recent all out promotion for the buy 1 free 1 voucher for only 29.90, together with family, we decided to give a try of the Thai food in kk area... Reasonable price in general and pretty relaxing atmosphere.. But of course u better stay inside with air conditioned otherwise u will smell something strange when wind... More

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Kuala Lumpur
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2013

Very good and fast service. Great fish cakes and a big selection of Thai Curries.My definite favorite is papaya salad. Very nice location just by the sea.

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Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Top Contributor
76 reviews 76 reviews
27 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
51 helpful votes 51 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 December 2012

Went there as a result of my craving for some authentic tom yum kung. MAN it was really hot! But I could just taste the infused, authentic taste of Thailand in the soup and the other dishes! The green curry was amazing. It was a Sunday evening but it was quite empty - service was still very good. Overall, I... More

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Waterford, Ireland
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38 reviews 38 reviews
30 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 November 2012

We had a very enjoyable meal at this restaurant. Staff were helpful, meal was everything we expected. Tom Kha Gung Mai soup was very strong in cocnut milk and there were 4 large prawns in it - portion was large enough to get 6 bowls of soup from. Poo Yang (Crab) was tasty and the green curry was very nice.... More

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