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    Thai Spice

    4.3 (325 reviews)
    ModerateThai
    Closed 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Good for kids

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    Sticky Rice
    Jinha K.

    I would say one of the best thai food restaurants in the city. The restaurant was very clean and the service was good. Food was beyond expectations and the price was reasonable as well. My friend was visiting from Georgia, and this restaurant made him not want to leave the city. Would say it is a must go visit restaurant if you're dining in SF.

    Evelyn P.

    The food here was good but many dishes lacked the spice I expect from Thai food. I wish they offered the option to adjust the spice. The service could also be improved since they only had 2-3 servers (no hostess) for a packed restaurant.

    Anny O.

    Good food but bad service Pad see ew 4/5 - tasty but the crispy pork was a little chewy. Standard pad see ew dish Pad Thai 4/5 - this was good too but nothing special. Very small portions Panang curry 4/5 - good flavor and not too coconut-y. You can still taste the curry flavor so that was nice Overall it was a standard Thai restaurant but nothing special. Wait was long and workers are a bit rude.

    Eggplant Basil with chicken
    Julie M.

    Solid Thai food! The dishes seem pretty standard, but they are well-priced and tasty. We had the eggplant basil with chicken and the cashew nut crispy chicken with a side of jasmine rice. The eggplant was nice and soft and the symphony of flavors was good! I just wish that the spice from the peppers was more evenly mixed in and that the sauce was less watery. The regular chicken was just ok, I think I would choose a different protein next time. The crispy chicken in the cashew dish was juicy and flavorful. Big fan of this dish! I also tried the khao soi during my previous visit and thought it was pretty solid. The service was good but a little slow, maybe because the restaurant was pretty packed. If you flag them down though they are quite responsive, you may just need to take some initiative to get the bill. The restaurant is simply decorated but fairly aesthetic. I would come again to try more of their menu!

    Julie L.

    Came here after the Ronny vs Hasan show on a Saturday--also the day of the power outage. We were so glad Polk Street still had power so we could grab food before heading home. Surprisingly, we were seated right away. We weren't super hungry, but figured we should eat since we didn't know when the power would be back on. We ordered the Thai boat noodles, drunken noodles, and spicy sauce wings. Everything was super flavorful with just the right amount of spice. The Thai boat noodles almost tasted like pho, and while the drunken noodles looked a bit bland because of the lighter color, they were actually packed with flavor. The wings were great too--the sauce complemented them perfectly.

    Kao Pad Gra Prow
    Jessica Y.

    okay. this place is legit. I was looking for some authentic thai food that wasn't just pad thai or curry. Met my friend here on a Monday for dinner. Parking is a pain but I managed to find a spot a couple blocks away. Walked in and was seated right away. They were actually really busy for a Monday! We ended up going with the the recommended dishes: Roti Dip: This was basically a crispy roti with curry sauce dip. Sold appetizer Kaho Soi: Curry broth with chicken. This was so good and the chicken was really tender! Kao Pad Gra Prow: This was my favorite! it was a fried rice with ribeye. THe ribeye was so freakin delicious! The sauce is what got me. We couldn't finish our meal so I took the leftovers home. I couldn't tell if the leftovers taste even better or if it was just that good! Definitely a must try!

    Pad Thai
    Marilyn P.

    This place was so so good! If you're looking for a thai place to eat at, just go here. The food was amazing and so flavorful. We were seated immediately and had our orders taken fairly quickly. I had such a fulfilling experience!!

    Khao Soi with Tofu
    Flora M.

    I had a solid dinner at Thai Spice. I've been once a while back and wanted to return to see if it was still as good as I remembered. The food is amazing! I got the Khao Soi with tofu and the thai fried rice with shrimp. The Khao Soi was perfection; chewy noodles, flavorful broth, and a perfect hint of acidity. This was definitely the star of the show. The thai fried rice was a great compliment to it as well! Shrimp were big and juicy. The ambiance in the restaurant is very inviting and cute. We were able to walk in with no reservations around 6:30 but it did get very busy around 7:30 so be prepared to wait if you come during peak dinner time. The service was friendly, but slow. No one checked on us to see how we enjoyed the food and it took a long time to get a check. I was also interested in getting desert but they didn't ask if we wanted any and just dropped the check after clearing our plates. It was evident that they got busy and needed tables so wanted to get us out which is understandable- but I wish we had more prompt and attentive service during our actual meal- not only to flip the table.

    Choo Chee Salmon

    We came here for dinner on a Tuesday night and we thought it would be more crowded, but it wasn't. The service was really fast and the staff was so nice. Here's what we got: Mangoholic: 10/10 it was AMAZING. It was very sweet so definitely would recommend. Khao Soi: 9.5/10 - I was going to get something else but when I saw this trending on Yelp, I changed my order immediately. It was definitely also on the sweeter side but the portion is massive. It came with the curry, noodles, crispy noodles, and vegetables. Definitely would come here again!!

    Khao Soi
    Erica L.

    First time here but I think there just might be nothing on the menu that doesn't taste good. Will have to return to try more! The decoration is beautiful! They have a huge table for large parties and a bunch of small tables perfect for dinner dates or causal lunches. The service was a little slow because I think she was working alone during lunch hours, but she tried her best and was friendly. We started with the roti and curry dip as an appetizer and it was gone so fast. The roti might be the best I've had. Khao soi- the curry soup was thick, creamy and savory. The portion size was huge and was enough for me to have a second meal. The noodles were perfect and really pick up the soup flavor. Wouldn't change a thing. Massamun Beef Roti - This a is a slow braised bone-in short rib that's presented in a massamun curry. It's the best kind of beefy savory to dip the roti in. I would really recommend this if you want to branch out and try something besides the red yellow and green curry with rice.

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    Tanya D.

    We came here on a Saturday night and the place was packed. The server told us it would be about 5-10 minutes so we waited outside until a table cleared. The place is simple and clean. We sat and there were menus already on the table. The server took our drink orders a few minutes later and we also ordered the crispy rolls. They were good and the sauce paired with them was a great touch. We also ordered the Pad Thai with Shrimp and Spicy Basil with Chicken. Both dishes were delicious with lots of flavor. Veggies were crispy and not soggy, which I love. And portions were large with plenty of protein. This place is a great Thai restaurant and I'm glad we stumbled upon on it.

    Bianca Marie A.

    Super cute on the inside. It is quite on the noisier side though so don't expect to be able to hear the people you're with. Service was okay. They forgot one of my friend's order so we had to follow up multiple times for them to be able to give it to us. Food was good! The portion size for the price is worth it. I would try coming here again when it's way less busy.

    Mhoo PaLo
    Yu Hsin L.

    We came with a group of three at Friday night ! Even though it is pretty pack but we got seat pretty easily and they served the food really fast. And the food is really good . The pork belly really reminds me of the traditional dishes back in Taiwan !!

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    Order: Roti: peanut…read morecurry flavor, crispy and light triangles to start Spicy angel wings: more sweet than spicy flavor, good crunch to the chicken and fairly big pieces it can come in one order or one and a half for bigger parties Stir fried stewed pork belly: comes with peppercorn and a variety of spices, not many pieces of meat and mostly vegetables. Kang Dang (Red Curry): duck is the choice for this curry and there as plenty in there, topped with bell peppers, pineapples, and tomatoes and perfect with rice Pad Kee Mao: classic noodle dish and always a go to order, but it was lacking the spices. More of a sweet tomato flavorn Pad See Ew: another classic noodle, soy sauce savory flavor with the bits of egg and can taste the wok hay to it Taro sticky rice: creamy taco filling in the rice with coconut milk, enjoyed this variation to the traditional mango, must order!!! Total of 8-9 tables for the restaurant and they fill up quick, servers are attentive and direct albeit pushy on recommendations. This is one of two locations and preference would be for the other one. Unique A frame interior with paintings on the walls.

    Great customer service paired with homey Thai flavors!…read more I came here on a Saturday night with a friend who recommended we try this spot. It was around 8 PM, and it wasn't busy at all, so we were able to get a table right away. The restaurant itself is mid-sized for the city, with enough seating to accommodate a few large parties as well as plenty of smaller groups. During our visit, we shared three dishes: the Thai coconut hot cakes from their specials menu (which they highly recommended), the beef salad for some protein, and the drunken noodles. The Thai coconut hot cakes were warm, gooey, and filled with coconut milk. I really enjoyed the contrast between the crispy bottoms of the cakes and the chunks of pumpkin and corn throughout. The beef salad and drunken noodles were both good, but I will say they didn't necessarily stand out compared to similar dishes I've had at other Thai restaurants. Overall, if you're looking for simple Thai dishes that aren't overly spicy, this would be a solid spot to check out.

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