We enjoyed this place! This town isn't just German food, they've got other options. The service and art of the walls was nice. We enjoyed the rolls but, I'd like to see a little more flavor options and choices. Maybe some cucumber or some do steak rolls now a days. I almost got the soft crab dish but I really wanted rolls. read more

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We came here to check this place out as my uncle said it was one of his favorite restaurants in the area. They specialize in Thai and sushi which are to my favorite types of cuisine. It's located in Helen, which is a great spot to visit when you travel up north. They were playing lively music and we got a nice half booth seat, kind of away from everyone else which was nice. I got a lychee martini to start, which was OK. Good not great. I ordered a sushi roll that tasted just a little fishy. The roll itself was again just okay for me. Service was friendly and it was clearly a popular choice in the area. They have plenty of sushi rolls but also things like hibachi, chicken or beef if you're not a seafood eater. They also have plenty of appetizers to choose from as well like salads and meat dishes. Prices were reasonable, and they have a full bar. A pleasant experience, but definitely willing to try other places next time I am in the area. read more

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We parked in the middle of town and walked. It was a bit further than we thought. We were seated quickly and ordered won ton soup and a kamikaze roll as appetizers. They were great. For main course we ordered pad kra poa chicken with added onions, and a 55 roll. It was awesome. We could tell it was going to be good by how all the regulars we saw coming in for take outs. Food came super quick and was really good. Waitress was also super nice and helpful. She does alot for this place and it shows. read more

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The food was excellent. Very fresh ingredients. The service was excellent. The server Layal was very accommodating We are visiting from out of town. So very glad we came across this gem in the mountains of Georgia. The locals are so fortunate to have this excellent Sushi establishment in their town. If we are back in the area. We will definitely be back here for Sushi! Thank you for such a great experience! read more

Visited Spice 55 recently in part due to the good reviews found on Yelp BUT was completely grossed out when I noticed two small dogs sitting on a table directly behind the sushi counter and was told they belong to the owner and that they frequently spend the day there. I also overheard other customers saying that the owner and management encourage the reuse of the pineapple shells in their "55 Beef" and "55 Chicken" entrees for multiple customers. So disgusting. I am so glad I did not order either of those entrees, as that comment was made near the end of my visit there. The employees are great and we had really good service, but needless to say my family and I will not be visiting Spice 55 in the future. read more

Great Thai spot in German Helen!! excellent sushi and thai dishes. we dont even have it this good in Knoxville, TN!! Had chicken laarb, medium heat. should have asked for more heat...but that is the only negative.... read more

This is the best restaurant in Helen , I come here every year when I visit Jenn and Sam are the best !

Delicious! Had the ginger salad, coconut soup, lettuce wraps, and green curry chicken. Would enjoy these time and time again. Great service, too! read more

We love Spice 55. We are not locals but come every year to this place and we are never disappointed. We sat outside because we are always bringing our dog so that was the only downside this year because it was coooold outside. The food and the service were amazing as usual. Everything tasted fresh and delicious. They even accommodated a variation in one of the dishes since my husband doesn't eat spicy food. We had the fried calamari, the spring rolls and tuna tataki as appetizers; all delicious. TomKha soup to warm up....out of heaven. The main dishes were also amazing. I am already dreaming about it again. Our server deserves a recognition also. Reed was very kind and helpful and brave enough to serve us in that weather. We will be back for sure before we head back home. read more

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Was not a huge fan of the food (it was amazing but not my cup of tea per se), but it was rich, flavorful and very well cooked! My server was Reid (or Reed?) and he was very nice, went very out of his way to separate the tofu from my baby brothers soup and give it to me, got us lemonade from the bar, and even got us water for our dog without us even asking!! He was great. Had to give him a shout out. read more

The food was fresh & delicious & our server, Amanda, was great! It was Christmas Eve & the atmosphere was lively. Would go back again!

Deciding where to go as we pass through town. This place is delish. Sat outside on this beautiful day. The food was fresh. Beautiful presentation & awesome service We will be back next time we pass through. I can't wait to try other menu item. The Tuna Squares a must !!! read more

Generous fresh sushi rolls tasty sauces exceptional service. Clean well managed restaurant with outstanding food. read more

Spice 55 Thai & Sushi - Monster Roll with lobster - Thai Near Me - Helen, Georgia

Everything was outstanding! Highly impressed with this. Not from Helen but if I was I'd be there probably weekly. Referred by another local restaurant owner as a must try! read more

Spice 55 Thai & Sushi - Thai Near Me - Helen, Georgia

WOW!!!! What a FABULOUS PLACE!!! We ate here for the first time the other day. The food was delicious and service was great. Eddie was our waiter, you could not ask for a better one. He addressed our every need. We will be returning REALLY soon. We will also be requesting Eddie. The restaurant is very nicely decorated. Thank you for a great experience and REALLY great food. read more

We ate dinner here, while visiting Helen. We were in the mood for Thai, and this was our choice. It was conveniently located within walking distance to the hotel. We were seated quickly, the room is filled with some beautiful art on the walls, and lots of comfortable seats. The food was AMAZING! The Staff was attentive and friendly. Overall it was a delicious and an experience I hope to have again when next im in town read more

Love this place. Always stop here when we're in Helen. The best Thai place north of downtown. Started with Thai tea and ordered my favorite pad kee mao and hubby had the cashew nut chicken. My dish was perfectly cooked and spiced. I like the Thai hot. The cashew chicken was again perfect. What I love about this place is consistency. Every time we come r writhing tasted delicious. read more

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It's hard for me to say I *don't* recommend Spice 55... the sushi was not bad by any stretch of the truth. However, just a couple blocks away is Bangkok Haus and it is a head and shoulders better than this place... for sushi, at least. Can't speak to Thai. So if given the choice, for sushi, I would go to Bangkok Haus. But if BH is closed, this is a good second choice. We had the 55 Roll and JB Roll. The 55 roll was good, but the "dynamite" on top wasn't our favorite. We're just generally not fans of surimi (Kani) and that was the overwhelming flavor. Detracted from the roll, imo. And yet use "dynamite" in a LOT of their rolls (in or on top). Synopsis: If you're in Helen and you want sushi... choose Bangkok Haus. If, for some reason, Bangkok Haus is closed or packed... This place will do in a pinch. read more

This is a gem in Helen and a fantastic value for your money. The wait staff is fantastic and Amanda's suggestion for the crispy Duck was an amazing choice. The soups have an fantastic flavor and I can't wait to come back again. The atmosphere has a great vibe and I'm looking forward to trying the sushi on my next visit. read more

5 Stars If you're visiting Helen, GA and craving authentic Thai (or sushi) -- Spice 55 is an absolute must. My friends and I have made coming for Oktoberfest a tradition since 2023, and after discovering this restaurant, it's become our permanent go-to. From the moment you walk in, there's a welcoming energy. What first drew us back was our server, Nick. Even when we just stopped in for drinks he was positive, attentive, and made us feel seen. The next day when we returned for food, everything Nick said about the food being the best in Helen turned out to be true. The food? Outstanding. Every dish was flavorful, fresh, nicely presented. You can tell the kitchen cares. The menu is diverse, and whether you like things spicy, mild, with seafood, or vegetarian -- there's something great. The service matches the food -- attentive, friendly, with personality. We never felt rushed; instead, we felt like guests who matter. If you want a reliably fantastic meal in an otherwise tourist-heavy town with lots of German/American fare, go to Spice 55. It's elevated Thai & sushi done right -- 5 stars all the way. read more

We came in early on a Thursday evening. We were sat right away, but then we're forgotten about :( I needed to flag down a server. Our server ended up being very pleasant and helpful. But we still didn't get the best service and had to ask for things like chop sticks, water, and the check. We ended up ordering the Thai egg rolls, tuna tataki, and the sushi pyramid. All were pretty good! We also wanted to try the chocolate sake that our server highly recommended, but it was out of stock. All in all - it was a good dinner. read more

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July 22, 2024 - Two for late dinner after 10 hours of driving. Good service a little slow. , We got there close to closing. Food variety large. We enjoyed the place and the food respectable. We will give it a try on our next trip for sure. read more

Another recommended spot to try if you're in the area. I was fresh off a 4 mile hike and needed something good and fast. My wait was very minimal as one of the staff quickly cleaned an outside table. The inside is nice, open, and clean but since I was sweaty, I opted for patio seating. I ordered the Thai tea (I couldn't locate on menu but if you're a fan, ask for it. It's my new fave) and massaman curry with chicken. I enjoy the flavors of Thai food. In this dish, you can taste the coconut milk, the curry, and the avocado rounded out the silky smooth flavor of this dish. I also like how they provided on the menu how some dishes are gluten free or can be modified gluten free. This dish was already prepared gluten free. I did not locate any gluten free options for sushi so adjust or go without. Overall not a bad place. Parking is in a parking plaza, they weekend is crowded, adjust accordingly and happy eating. read more

Spice 55 Thai & Sushi - Thai Tea - Thai Near Me - Helen, Georgia

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Food was excellent, service was professional but also fun (sever had a great personality and was fun to talk with). The place is a bit overpriced, but so is pretty much everything in Helen, so that kind of comes with the territory. Outdoor patio is lovely and even usable in the rain! read more

Food is amazing. Authentic Thai and sushi bar to die for. I recommend you ask, Amanda the bar manager, to make you an amazing lychee martini. You wouldn't expect this in Helen, Georgia but definitely worth a visit or maybe two . read more

Spice 55 Thai & Sushi - Masaman Curry!!! Ummm yummy - Thai Near Me - Helen, Georgia

Stopped in after having a great time tubing down the river. My kids love Asian food so was glad to see this was close to where we parked. The menu has great variety and the girls were excited to try a few things. The favorite of the appetizers was the curry potato patty. It only comes with two, but they are yummy. It reminded me of Indian samosas. The shumai was good. We love edamame and this one was typical. My least favorite was the cucumber crab salad. It just felt like it was missing something. For our main meal, we ordered pad Thai, Tom kha soup with shrimp. sushi and sashimi and pangang curry with rice. The food was delicious. We were able to sit outside and enjoy some beautiful weather. The service was good. They came out pretty often to check on us. We really enjoyed the lemonade and tea. This place was really good and the pricing was fair. We left with full bellies! read more

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Came here for the first time and it was just remodeled. The outside sitting area is huge and covered. The inside decorations from the walls,lighting, and flooring were all very lovely. The ambiance made you feel important and up scale. The food was also amazing I got the sushi. Overall 4.5/5 the only thing that caught me was the flavor of the volcano roll seemed somewhat dry. The curry was my co workers and it was a flavor mountain. So tasty and creamy. I loved this place and our waiter was so attentive and helped pick a few things for us. 100% will come back and recommend to others read more

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We celebrated my wifes birthday yesterday at Spice 55. Thankyou to Vince, Jenna and everyone else for making her day so special. The sushi and Thai food was fabulous. We saw the Sushi Pyramid appetizer on their FB page and we just had to try it. My favorite thai dish was not on the menu - when I asked Vince about it he said it would be no problem to make it - Pad Prik King was one of his favorite. Debbie said Pad See Ew with vegetables was the best she has had. read more

Spice 55 Thai & Sushi - This is how Spice 55 celebrates Birthdays. Now that is what I call a candle! - Thai Near Me - Helen, Georgia

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This place rocks-had sushi which was extremely fresh and a few Thai dishes that were spot on-bartender is one of the most friendly people I've met and they also make amazing drinks which they are also very knowledgeable about-best restaurant in Helen and the surrounding area by far!!! read more

Fish was not fresh! Never going back! The rolls we had were fine, but the sushi was unacceptable. read more

Eating here now. Wonderful curry, salmon, and cocanut cake. Best masasan curry I have had. Highly recommend this place. Service was great too. read more

Looking for healthy food in Helen, GA? When you have heartburn from all the Helen carnival food, Spice 55 is the solution for the healthiest food you can find in this area. Consistent 5 Star quality for over a decade that I've been dining there. Plus they have a great website to order online with images of every item for Thai and Sushi. My hat's off to their webmaster. The meals are large enough to split in two, so order online for dinner and lunch tomorrow. I buy an extra chicken fried rice takeout for 2 more meals. Great place. Great service. Great ambiance when dining in. You'll love it. Try their outside covered dining in good weather. read more

Food was great. Service was great. The dining area was bright, clean and welcoming. The bathroom was also clean. Overall, a great dining experience. read more

We were just at the restaurant this afternoon enjoying a sushi roll and lychee martini on their deck. Had our pups with so we enjoyed the deck. Service was outstanding. Hands down one of the best sushi rolls I've ever had and the best Lychee martini I've had since the Mandarin in Miami years ago!! They are generous on the Vodka and the Lychee fruit garnish was perfect. I'm graving to go back for a full meal! Thank you for a great experience! read more

Wow! What a nice random spot I stumbled across in Helen! Nice and spacious restaurant. Very nice service. Food was great! Drinks were great! Honestly no complaints. Really big and diverse sushi collection. Would totally come back! read more

Spice 55 Thai & Sushi - Thai Near Me - Helen, Georgia

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If you're in Helen, stop here for a good meal. Sushi was surprisingly good quality. (The town is not actually a german town, they created it to look that was to promote tourism (so don't waste your time on the "German" restaurants.)) read more

Love this place! I went twice while visiting Helen, GA. First time Amanda was my waitress and she explained how to veganize the menu and was very helpful. I got the fresh basil rolls, fried tofu, and Pad Pak with tofu the first time. The second time Macy was my waitress and she was so sweet, she really made my day! I got the fried tofu again and the Pad Thai with tofu and no eggs. It was amazing!! Everyone was very kind and helpful there, they made me feel like I've been going there for years! The food was also amazing, I really recommend the Pad Thai! read more

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This is an outstanding restaurant, the waitstaff is exceptional and the food is just as good. Everything from start to finish was great and the ambiance is nice your quiet evening or for a group. Highly recommended read more

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A great sushi and Thai place. Had an amazing dinner. The drinks were great. The service was friendly. The inside was very nice. read more

Spice 55 Thai & Sushi - Thai menu - Thai Near Me - Helen, Georgia

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The food is okay, but the sushi was great. Service isn't bad and workers are nice. It's good enough that I would try it again for sure.