RJ's Taste of Asia

Headline: RJ’s Taste of Asia — Flavor-packed pho. Generous pad Thai. Super friendly service.

Restaurant Category: Casual pan-Asian eatery (Vietnamese/Filipino/Thai), $12–$20 per main; value combo dinner-for-two ~$35.

Menu Highlights:
– RJ’s Pho and beef rice noodle soup
– RJ’s Special Chicken Pad Thai (generous portions)
– Curry and curry egg noodle soup “B20a” (often called a must-try)
– Vietnamese crispy spring rolls and deep-fried wontons
– BBQ pork skewers; lemongrass chicken
– Vermicelli bowls, Singapore vermicelli
– Pancit with chicken
– Lime soda; welcoming jasmine tea

Service Highlights:
– Warm, attentive staff; quick and accommodating
– Owner-like presence noted as smiling, helpful, and generous (free shrimp crackers, extras)
– Clean, cute, and comfortable dining room; family- and group-friendly
– Fast turnaround for groups and dine-in

Notes:
– One diner found herbs (cilantro) not washed thoroughly
– Vegan fried rice reported very bland; limited vegan sauces (no soy available, oyster sauce offered)
– Pad Thai can be mild unless you ask; one report of overcooked noodles
– Lemongrass chicken described as just “okay”
– Tucked away on a quiet side street; easy to miss

Logistics:
– Located on a quiet side street in downtown Orangeville
– Dine-in and takeout available; one pickup order was ready in under 30 minutes

Paragraphs:
Diners come for the comforting bowls of pho, big-plate pad Thai, and that rich, slurpable curry egg noodle soup that a few folks say is a must on repeat visits. Spring rolls, wontons, skewers, and vermicelli bowls round out the table, with pancit and Singapore noodles adding a Filipino and Southeast Asian mix that regulars appreciate. Portions are generous and priced fairly—there’s even a dinner-for-two set around $35—so people bring family, friends, and larger groups and leave full.

Service gets a lot of love here. Guests mention a warm, smiling host who checks in often, hands out shrimp crackers while you wait, and doesn’t hesitate to offer extras. The space is clean, cute, and relaxed, and orders for both dine-in and takeout move quickly, which makes this a handy stop for a casual lunch or an easy family dinner.

A few caveats do pop up. Some customers mention herbs that could be cleaned more thoroughly, and one vegan diner felt their fried rice was under-seasoned with limited sauce options offered. Others note that the Pad Thai skews mild unless you specify heat, and one person found the noodles overcooked, while the lemongrass chicken landed as just okay. The restaurant sits on a quiet side street—kind of a hidden gem—so it’s easy to pass by, but most folks say once you find it, the flavors, value, and friendly vibe make it worth coming back.