Orchid Flower

For more than a decade, Asian and Pacific Rim cuisine have had a presence in Lexington. In general, quality has ranged from superior (Japanese) to good (Thai and Korean) to tragically underwhelming (Chinese). But while waiting and watching for a higher bar, one reflecting the exotic diversity of regionalism, technique and ingredients from that part of the world, I was caught entirely off guard by Orchid Flower, Lexington's and perhaps Kentucky's first Indonesian restaurant, complete with a competent sushi bar. (Full review)