True to its name, Thai Spice's spice level is more intense than other places. The spice level guide listed mild as "noticeable heat, but not for the kiddies or adults who can't take spice." This was an understatement. I've enjoyed mild dishes at other restaurants, but Thai Spice's mild felt hotter than other places' medium. I tried to blend half no spice and half mild pad thai, and I was still sweating and tearing up. For those who can't take the heat, get the "no spice" and enjoy lots of flavors without numbing you lips. Thai Spice has great weekday bargain $6 deals: Monday 2:30pm-9:30pm Chicken or Tofu Pad Thai Thursdays 11am-5pm Chicken or Tofu Pad Kra Prow on Rice Pad Kra Prow (basil stir fry) was pretty good. Pad Thai was not as good, as most of the noodles were broken, probably over-stirred. But you can't beat the $6 deal! TIPS: 1. They get a lot of orders during $6 special times, so save time (at least 15-20 min) to place phone order first then pickup instead of walk in to order onsite. 2. Credit card charges .50 per item. read more

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Chicken piece showed up in my vegetarian option, apparently the kitchen is not that careful. The portion sizes for the cost and the quality of food for the cost is very very small/low. Won't be ordering from here next time. The taste isn't the worst but it's not the best Thai food I have had either read more

Service was a little rough, but the food was delicious, and very affordable with good LARGE serving sizes. If you are wanting Thai food on a budget and would like leftovers this would be your go to. I recommend giving this place a go. read more

Back again! Their mango sticky rice is back too and it's fantastic! Still love their pad kee mao beef and pad Thai chicken or tofu.

Great food, great service, great price! The monday price on pad thai is such a great deal. We've been going every now and then; the last time we ate there. The place is a little cramped especially when it gets busy. There's apparently a second floor but it was closed. The person behind the counter was very friendly and patient. We of course got pad thai and some egg rolls. My wife and I can usually take spicy pretty well, but their spicy is top level. After about halfway through I'm struggling, but it's so good! The egg rolls were yummy too. We will certainly be thinking about this place every Monday. Great place to get our pad thai fix read more

Our go-to thai spot! A little expensive but consistently good. We're obsessed with the Pad Kra Pow with chicken and the fire spice level is sooo painful but so worth it. We also really like the Pad See Ew and tried the mango sticky rice for the first time today, so good!! read more

They are always really nice in customer service. I love their Monday discount for chicken pad Thai. I've been going here for years and will keep going back. read more

Tasty options, we picked this place for a quick bite, ordering was quick, getting order there was a bit of a wait. In and out spot, they have a tv to watch while waiting. read more

Thai Spice - Pad Thai with egg & peanuts and chicken - Thai Near Me - Irvine, California

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I have always wanted to try new Thai places and the main dish that I use to rate is my all time fave: Tom Yum soup I thought, based on the ratings, that the place may just have a few misses but may actually have potential. However, I ordered their small portion of Tom Tum, a side of white rice, and their Thai tea. It is a solid 3 (probably even 2.5/5. I was very disappointed with how watery, lack of aromatic taste, lack of ingredients (mainly tomatoes and cilantro), and how little shrimp they gave me (about 3-4 small pieces only). Their rice was also on the cheaper side. It isn't your soft, chewy jasmine rice. Rather, it is pretty dry, and it easily breaks down. Their thai tea could do better with being a bit more rich/deep and the boba seemed old. Overall, this place needs a huge recipe change. Tom Yum should be a very traditional Thai dish, and if you can't really make it rich that costumers would come back for it, then I don't know about how the other dishes are. Their rating is very much reflective of their quality. Hopefully they improve. read more

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Literally had the best chicken wings ever. The dynamite wings are SUPER addicting. And honestly it's way better than Bon Chon. Dynamite chicken wings were crispy, savory, and sweet all at the same time. It's got hints of soy, sugar, and garlic--combined into one big umami bomb. I ate them so fast I didn't even realize I finished them! Will come back for more. read more

Quick service thai food hits different but does the job. On Mondays they offer $7 pad thai and Thursdays they offer thai basil stir fry over rice. They don't have a ton of seats in the establishment, it is more of a take out joint. Is it authentic? Sorta. Do they make decent stir fry for dinner? Yup! read more

Unprofessional, both older ladies working the register are rude. They will skip you, knowing you have been patiently waiting then give you attitude when approached. read more

Had the Pad Thai and Dynamite Wings and everything was delicious! The Pad Thai was perfect and tasted very authentic. Mild spice was perfect for us. Our favorite were the Dynamite Wings! Glad we went with the recommendation. They were crispy and balanced with sweet/savory flavors We will be back and definitely recommend! read more

This is the only Thai Spice location left. I'm sad to see that they had to close down their other locations. I used to go to Thai Spice for their Pad Thai and Panang Curry. It has been several years since I visited Thai Spice and I am happy to discover that they still offer their Monday $5 Pad Thai (chicken or tofu) Special as of July 19, 2021! I'm sad to say that the Pad Thai is not what it used to be. The noodles were mushy and bitsy. They looked like the bits and ends that were scraped up from the bottom of the pan. Not a single piece of noodle was even an inch long in length. The portion was also small. I get it, it's a discounted dish so perhaps they are cutting back on the portion, but the portion and quality were not compromised in the past with this same special. Overall, for $5 plus tax, it's tasty and decent if you're looking for an inexpensive Pad Thai fix. The flavors and texture of the Pad Thai could be better, but it's not terrible. read more

Thai Spice - $5 Chicken Pad Thai Monday special. Small portion. Noodles were bitsy and mushy. 7/19/2021 - Thai Near Me - Irvine, California

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Thai Spice has been around for many years in Irvine and I always enjoy coming here. They have the best pad thai in Irvine. I always order the soft tofu pad thai. It tastes fresh and delicious. They also have the best Thai tea. They also have a rewards program for loyal customers. read more

Me and my husband came here on a whim. We got pad Thai, fried rice, cucumber salad and Tom yum soup. The medium is not for the weak. It cleared my sinuses. Pretty solid for fast dining Thai food. read more

Thai Spice - Husband devouring his plate - Thai Near Me - Irvine, California

A no nonsense, good hole in the wall place with friendly service basic dining area, and good prices. We enjoyed our chicken egg rolls and pad thais. Watch out for the medium heat-- it's pretty spicy and i couldn't finish mine due to the spiciness ( and I like spicy). We ate in-- there were 4 tables and had good meal. read more

Thai Spice - Fried tofu pad thai and egg rolls - Thai Near Me - Irvine, California

Food is quick, flavors authentic, service is friendly and fast. They have a good pad Thai special on Monday I think and a chicken rice plate special on Thursday's. Check their website. read more

Quick and tasty thai food! Went here to grab food before studying and the servings were filling and yummy. It was also near a boba place so it was nice to get a sweet treat along with it. Staff is friendly too! read more

Last time we had Thai Spice, it was at the Tustin Marketplace location. Since they closed, we have been craving their food. We finally had a chance to drive down to the last remaining location in Irvine for lunch today. I got the chicken wontons appetizer and the Pad See Ewe. The food was fresh and delicious. Wontons were perfectly crispy. Pad see ewe was flavorful and filling with just a touch of spice. It's a bit of a drive for me, but I'll definitely be back read more

Thai Spice - Chicken wonton appetizer - Thai Near Me - Irvine, California

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There used to be a Thai Spice in the Irvine Marketplace for pretty much my entire childhood. I was told they closed down because of the high rent/costs of operating in this specific location. Stupid Irvine prices am I right? Im never going to be able to afford to buy a house in Irvine. I used to ride my bike home after middle school with my friends to the Marketplace and we'd all enjoy some mild chicken pad thai. Nothing really compares to those days. Anyway I went to this Thai Spice on Jeffrey on Tuesday and it was good. 5 stars. Solid. read more

Got takeout from here for dinner, and it was great. Thai Spice always feels like comfort food to me. We got Pad Thai with vegetables (medium), Pad See Ew with egg (mild), Pad Kra Prow with egg (medium), and veggie egg rolls. The egg rolls here never disappoint, always 10/10. My favorite egg rolls. My mom described the Pad Thai as heaven and said they didn't compromise on vegetables. I liked the Pad See Ew, but I think I'll get it without egg next time since the taste was a bit overpowering. My spouse enjoyed the pad kra prow, but said it was a bit dry. Excellent food, and always look forward to coming back. read more

Thai Spice - Veggie Egg Roll - Thai Near Me - Irvine, California

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If you're in the mood for Thai cuisine, Thai Spice is a great value option. Located at the corner of Irvine Center Drive and Jeffrey Road in Irvine, their menu features appetizers, salads, soups, noodles, stir-fries, fried rices, curries, beverages and desserts. I tend to stick with the "tried and true" which for me is the Pad See Ewe with egg which combines stir-fried wide rice noodles with sweet black soy sauce, egg, broccoli, mushrooms and your choice of filling. Filling options include shrimp, beef, chicken, mixed vegetables, tofu (fried or soft) and combination (chicken, beef, shrimp). For an extra $3, I think the combination is worth it. Also, if you visit Thai Spice on a Monday, they currently have a special on Pad Thai for the low low price of $6...talk about value! I always like to top it off with a Thai Iced Coffee because why not indulge in some sweet caffeine? read more

So I use to go to the one in the market place. They were friendly and the portions were decent. With all of them closing down I've had to revert to the only one left located on Jeffrey. It feels like every time I come here the portions get smaller and smaller. I asked for extra shrimp and they charged me extra which is fine but the issue is they didn't add the extra shrimp! Add I had actually tipped them when I paid. I gave them a chance to redeem themselves and I ordered some egg rolls. Ate two of the three and thought I'd take the extra one home. I went to the counter to ask for an extra sauce and she had the nerve to tell me they had to charge me ; after I had told them they forgot the extra shrimp. Food wasn't that great so..I've given up on Thai Spice. read more

I've had countless Pad Thai and fried rice dishes over the years, but the ones I tried at Thai Spice were by far the worst. The taste was strange, and the presentation was downright unappetizing. Is this really what Thai food is supposed to be like? read more

I was really craving pad Thai and decided to try Thai Spice. I ordered through DoorDash for pickup and when I picked it up the bag felt EXTREMELY light. I opened the box it was a very small portion!! I'm used to ordering pad Thai and it's always huge portions family style. As far as taste, it wasn't good either, the noodles were very sticky and bland flavor. Don't go here for thai food! If you're craving some Thai Food in Irvine visit Thai Cafe... definitely not coming back here. read more

Thai Spice - super small portion of pad thai - Thai Near Me - Irvine, California

THANK you changing those awful baby food sized containers, literal game changer! AND THE COUPONS are back. "LIfe, finds a way..." read more

This is located inside the same plaza as Sunright! I've always walked past this place and wanted to try it and now I finally did. The food...was kinda of a let down..but it's just OK...I definitely think there are better Thai food options out there but this is serviceable in a pinch. read more

Whenever I'm craving some Thai food in Irvine, this is my go-to spot! Located next to so many other popular restaurants and establishments, Thai Spice is definitely one of my favorites. Everything in this plaza is satisfying!!! The Pad See Ew is my favorite no doubt. The way they cook their broccoli and eggs is so unique! And noodles ftw! I liked everything in this dish except the meat; the beef could be a little more tender or soft but the flavors are there. The Pad Thai is also a must try. Again, everything tasted amazing but I preferred my meat to be softer. It's also best when eaten fresh and warm. The Mango Sticky Rice is another immaculate dessert I eat all the time when I'm back home. I think this dish was just satisfactory, as the fruit could be sweeter and rice could be cooked more carefully. Regardless, I'm still coming here whenever I don't want to drive too far yet I still have these Thai cravings :-) read more

Thai Spice - Pad See-ewe - Thai Near Me - Irvine, California

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{{ OPEN DURING QUARANTINE }} I used to come here a lot. Thai spice offers fast, delicious and affordable Thai food. Pad see ew, pad kee mow, Panang curry, mango sticky rice and Thai Iced tea are my favorites. Their service is always friendly. Just a side note, sometimes the cook gets a little "heavy handed" and your dishes might have stronger flavors. read more

Thai Spice - Mango sticky rice - Thai Near Me - Irvine, California

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Good old fashioned Thai food. They have been in Irvine many many years for a good reason. Great place for take out read more

This five star review is mainly for their Panang Curry. They make the BEST Panang Curry I have ever had. They make it a bit differently than other Thai places. Here, the curry is made with bamboo shoots of which I can't get enough. The flavor is perfect and their chicken is complemented by the curry. If you order one thing here, get the Panang Curry. Even though I can't stop talking/writing about the curry, they still have other delicious options. Their BBQ Chicken and Pad Thai are nice options to go with. Their chow mein is very light in flavor, but if you throw some of the Panang Curry on top of it, you got yourself a great meal. The inside of this restaurant is pretty small. There are a few tables right in front of the register, but there are also some tables upstairs. Last thing - No matter what you order, pair your meal with their Thai Iced Tea. You will thank me later. read more

Thai Spice - Panang Curry Chicken over Chowmein (Lunch Combo) - Thai Near Me - Irvine, California

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Ordered Pad see ew and bottled water. Came with about 3 pieces of meat and the rest was filled with veggies. Do not order from this place, you'd be wasting money on 100% skimped out food. read more

I love trying new Thai places in the area as I haven't found "the one" quite yet. I came here and unfortunately did not enjoy my meal. I ordered pad see ew and a Thai iced tea. I got a medium level of spice, but was not told beforehand that their food is spicier than other places. The food was so spicy that I couldn't finish it :( My Thai iced tea also had a very weird and off taste that I couldn't quite place. If you really like spice this place might be for you, but I am just not that girl. read more

It's been a while since I've visited this place and I was very impressed. I got the chicken pad thai (mild) and it had the right heat to it. It wasn't very mild but I definitely handled the heat. Pad Thai had the right flavoring to it and it comes w/ peanuts, bean sprouts and egg. It's such a simple dish but they nailed it here! My friend got the pad see ew and I enjoyed her dish as well. It's more on the savory side compared to the sweet pad thai but I'm glad I got to try it. I wish they can offer half pad thai and half pad see ew. That would be amazing! We also got the chicken egg rolls and it came out to be a vegetable egg roll. I didn't see any chicken in it but it was just okay. The sauce on the side was very sweet and guess it had a honey based to it. If you want a quick lunch, you need to come here for pad thai. read more

Thai spice is your run of the mill take out Chinese/thai food spot in my opinion. It's not scoop and serve like takeout Chinese, but ordered and cooked fresh. Service is pretty prompt, we waited maybe 15 minutes for two entrees and they came out piping hot fresh out of the wok. Also, if you're there on Monday, make sure to say you want the $5 Monday Pad Thai, otherwise you'll pay full price. As for flavor, the pad thai was full of it. Crushed peanuts, bean sprouts, thai spices, and the signature squeeze of lime juice for the acid kick that pad thai is known for. It was delicious. Even the mild spice was more than mild at most places, so take heed. The rice was a little more bland, and a bit oily/wet for my preference. I like a drier fried rice that holds together from the cooked starch, but I know this isn't everyone's preference nor how every place cooks it. Overall, not a horrible dinner for cheap takeout. The only thing bumping it up from 3 to 4 was the fact that the Pad Thai was $5. Had I paid full price, 3 stars. read more

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Great Thai food on the go or dine in. Great special deals through out the week. The plaza is very busy, Parking might be difficult, but it's worth it. read more

Best noods in town assuming family run. I've never ever had any issues or complaints, great food very traditional atmosphere, but home girl almost got her attitude rearranged. Leave that sas for your mans not the customers. Ha Pot holidays read more

Thai Spice - Beef chow Chowmein extra beef spicy!! - Thai Near Me - Irvine, California

As hole-in-a-wall places goes, this is one. Decor of this place desperately needs a makeover. It looks like they may have a table or two upstairs for dining. They have outdoor dining. They used PVC pipes and duct tape to create the shields on the counters to prevent spreading covid. Really do with what they have and not concerns about the look. I had the pad see ew. It isn't freshly made. Another Yelper stated they made it fresh instead of scooping it like Chinese fast food but this isn't fresh at all. It's pre-cooked and frozen/fridgerated, and then reheat by re-cooking, which a lot of places do. However, the pad see ew had a lot of sauce.... like they doubled down on it to hide something with flavor. There wasn't much broccoli, and when you find one, it's old and mushie. It definitely could've been better. The portion could also improve. I'm use to getting a full take-out box where it fills the top half of the box. This was just the bottom half. It was enough to eat but felt cheated. read more

This place was a disappointment. I ordered the hot shrimp chow mein plate and well, I think even their hottest option would have been nothing. Pros: Portion size, food temperature Cons: Lack of flavor, freshness of ingredients Overall it was lackluster as it was missing any real flavor. With so many other options out there for Thai food, this would be crossed off of my list to go to. read more