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    The Spicy Kitchen

    4.3 (51 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Pig intestines

    Was craving a nice bowl of Thai boat noodle so of course, did some research on yelp and after reading some good reviews...we decided to make the hour trip to give it a try. When we entered, it was quite confusing as there were no signs to seat ourselves or wait to be seated. There were menus by the door so we each grabbed one and roam around for a place to sit. It is quite a huge establishment. There weren't many customers, maybe two other tables were occupied. There was a worker at the register and after deciding what we wanted, we figured we must go put in our order since no one came to us. Let me just say, the menu prices need to be updated! After ordering and looking at the receipt, the prices were different...higher than on the menu. For instance, the Thai boat noodle on the menu was $16.99, was charged $17.95 and the menu online is $18. Once we ordered, the service picked up. They brought our drinks and condiments. Took about 10 minutes for the first dish and another 10 for the rest. My biggest disappointment was the Thai boat noodle. It was super salty and didn't taste like Thai boat noodles. It had a weird off taste or flavor, reminds me of medicine...like a herbal medicine. The beef was actually quite tender but had to pass on the noodles and broth. I wanted so much to like it. The other dishes: Papaya salad was spicy but good. Pig intestines were delicious with nice texture. Kapoon was decent with a good portion of chicken. I do recommend giving this place a shot as we all have different taste buds.

    AmberAyame T.

    Had weekend guests, came back for more mochi donuts- our guests fr San Francisco/Sac loved them as much as we do! Recommend the donuts and the food, really good service each time as well. Place is clean and classy with a big parking lot.

    Pork egg rolls and shrimp spring rolls.
    Admira H.

    Smaller spring rolls, runny sauces and cream cheese wontons with exactly that and paper, absolutely no flavor. Items are packed in a bowl and food gets so soggy. Very dissatisfied with them this time, the flavors weren't there.

    Cucumber salad
    Kassandra T.

    Waited over a hour for pho, boat noodle and cucumber salad. How this cucumber got out from the kitchen? Sadly will not be returning.

    Boat noodle
    Em S.

    Food was great and the service was fast! The mochi donuts were especially delicious: soft, chewy, and full of flavor.

    Tilapia platter
    Linda T.

    All the food was really good and flavorful. Service was quick and easy. You'll need to order in the front before sitting down. Got to love the condiments with the pickled jalapeños. Definitely a MUST when eating! Interior is big and spacious. Will return for more fish and noodle boat for sure!

    Thai Boat noodle

    The best Asian Food restaurant in Oroville. Super nice vibes, owners are always friendly. I practically made this my go to spot for my friends and I to meet up. After introducing them to Hmong Food, they can't get enough of it. Prices are fair and they have happy hours and specials. Some of the best pho and Thai boat in town. You really don't have a reason to not come here, honestly.

    Combination Kaopiak

    Dinner was delicious. The wait may be a bit longer especially on busy nights, but remember anything that is tasty does take more time to cook.

    Took the time life out for Valentine's Day. Plenty of space and it was quiet. Love it. Had the Platter #1. Plenty for 3 people. It gives u a variety of great food so u don't get bored eating only one dish. Of course, like always, we had to have a few of the Mochi Donuts!! Loved that they rotate their flavors around.

    This is what was left of the Papaya Platter. We couldn't eat the papaya salad, though, as that's where all the spice was.

    The food and the service were both good. Our problem was we didn't know how to gauge how spicy we should've asked for. We both enjoy spicy foods, but... level 5 (out of 10) had us begging for milk to calm the fire on our lips.

    Lisa S.

    Been wanting to try this place for a while now because they have Thai boat noodles and I'm glad I did... it's located towards the outskirts of Oroville, kind of sketch because it's just this restaurant and a liquor store next door - but don't be afraid, definitely go in and eat. The place is pretty small.. you walk up and order at the counter... they have a huge water pitcher next to the cashier, so if you want water you get it yourself- which is nice , I guess... because you can get as much as you want .. and the cups they provide is a pretty decent size, it's not the small cups.. They have a pretty big menu: appetizers, soup noodles (pho, Kapoon, kaopiek, etc), pan fried foods (kraw pow, pad see eww, etc), rice plates (Hmong sausages, fried pork, teriyaki chicken etc) .. The menu is very traditional with the Hmong, mien, and Thai style of cooking .. definitely like home cooking We ordered the Thai Boat Noodles, teriyaki chicken, and papaya salad . Thai Boat Noodles: - it was good, they gave lots of meat, meatballs and tripe. It was a little salty, but adding vinegar to it helps - would order it again if I'm ever craving it Papaya salad: yummy - this is the traditional taste that I'm used to.. the funky, crunchy, sour and spicy taste with Kapoon noodles, very good.! Asked for medium spicy and it looked like there was a lot of peppers, but wasn't as "medium" spicy as it seemed Chicken teriyaki: my boyfriend ordered this - he said it was good and he would come back to order it again. ...but - one thing that was a little weird/ off ... the chicken teriyaki was served in a "to-go" , styrofoam container... we were both kind of confused about it because we stated we were eating there .. and wasn't expecting that. Every other dish came out on plates or bowls, but this was in a "to-go" container... maybe that is the esthetics of the dish.? Idk - it's not a bad thing , just something we weren't expecting... Overall - not too bad.!! Would definitely come back again because we don't have this type of home style cooking in Chico, especially the papaya salad. They have so many other dishes I want to try .. glad that it's kind of close to home because it cuts the need to drive down to Marysville.

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    Very yummy food. Can't wait to try something else on the menu. We tried the egg rolls with noodles.

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    Fresh food done right!! Don't let the name fool you there are plenty of non-spicy dishes that are delicious. Spring rolls are amazing !!

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    Visited August 17th..see receipt…read more I came in to order their shrimp with nuts and noticed the price is now 22 dollars. Unfortunately it doesn't come with anything- not even rice! I decided to pass on it and just got some steamed rice. They are never crowded in there which is unfortunate because their fried rice alone is delectable! The man that waited on me turned two people away because the dish they were going to order he said had very little beef in it. His attitude was a bit of a turn off. Maybe he was just having a bad day! I doubt i will be back when i am in the area. Hopefully if they bring their prices down they will have more customers to stay competitive!

    We tried a local gem--Gourmet Kitchen, hands down, the best Chinese food in town. With Chinese…read morecuisine, it's all about the sauce, and they absolutely got it right. We ordered cashew shrimp, Mongolian beef, chow mein, and potstickers, and every single dish was delicious. My husband couldn't stop raving about the sauce on the Kung Pao shrimp. It's a small, unassuming spot near Marshall's, but don't let that fool you--go in and order the food. It's so good. The owners are incredibly kind and genuinely want you to enjoy their food. We had a really nice conversation with the owner, which made the experience even better. Overall, it was a wonderful experience, and we'll definitely be back. I wish I had taken photos of our dishes. Next time, for sure!

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