Happy to have good Thai food in the neighborhood again. On a whim I ordered chicken pad Thai when I was in a hurry for dinner. I ordered via the website and got there about 5 minutes before my order was supposed to be ready. My order was just being finished up and I was on my way within a couple of minutes. The pad Thai was fresh, hot, very tasty, and perfectly seasoned. I will definitely be back to try something different next time. Highly recommended. read more

Kind of hidden right by the main street, but parking lot in the back!! Small local business but honestly one of the best places to sit at and enjoy the breeze as its a bit elevated and well shaded. Its a order at counter and sit down, the workers are really nice and was grateful for any customers. Food comes in disposable cutlery, the spice is authentic and prices are great for someone on a budget. I got a medium spicy papaya salad which was sauced well (not dry), seasoned well, and had a kick for it (so mild recommended). I loved the peanuts. One of our favorites was the fried tofu, comes with a sweet chili sauce with peanuts *not spicy. The tofu was fried perfectly with a slight crisp and the tofu inside was still soft. The pad see ew is on the thicker side but has a tint of wok hei and not too oily or salty. Its a great place to eat at if you're running errands! read more

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I took to go. Parking is easy. You can park behind the building where Walgreens is. I ordered the drunken noodles (Pad Kee Mao) and they were delish. Friendly service and clean environment. read more

Spice & Spoon - Pad Kee Mao - Thai Near Me - Torrance, California

Food are okay over all. Shrimp fried rice is good. Boat noodle is okay, not the best for me. Chkn wings are good. Sticky rice is over cooked . Condoments are plastic spoon and fork, paperplate and paper bowl which i am not fan. By the road, hard to find parking. Area is clean though. Not a lot of service but to serve and left. Overall diffenately not the place i want to come back sorry. read more

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I initially wanted to give this place a 4 star but increased it to a 5 star rating. I came here because I had a craving for thai green iced tea but was also in the mood for Thai food. They're a relatively new establishment and they had some awesome lunch specials that sealed the deal for me when looking for a place to eat. They have separate deals if you spend above a threshold (I think it was $30 or more). Very friendly service and there wasn't a wait. I got the red curry which came with an egg roll. It was really good. I chose moderate spice thinking it would give a good kick but I ended up grabbing more hot sauce to add in myself. Overall it was really good. I ended up finishing the curry until there was nothing left. The thai green iced tea was okay. It tasted a little more watered down than I was used to but it was still good. They only serve the food in togo containers too. The portion sizes felt smaller than what I had hoped to get which was the reason behind my 4 star choice but then I remembered it was the lunch special AND I finished everything because I liked it so much. I'd come back for sure! read more

Spice & Spoon - Red curry lunch special - Thai Near Me - Torrance, California

Fair prices for flavorful and sizable portions. Good spice levels, friendly and fast service, and fresh and tasty ingredients. Pad se ew, Pinapple curry, & cucumber salad all very good dishes. Will def try again read more

Disclosure: I'm Thai American and grew up eating home cooked meals and in Thai Town and Thailand. My sticky rice had hard and chewy corners like it wasn't freshly made or it was poorly made. Som tum wasn't even spicy--it actually tasted sweet and lacked flavor depth. The lab gai was a weird texture, watery, and missing the toasted rice (or maybe it was soggy so I didn't get that crunch) and also not spicy and a bit bland. And so the search for satisfying Thai food in the South Bay continues... read more

Spice & Spoon - Thai Near Me - Torrance, California

This place offers a decent selection for lunch specials. I chose to go with pad thai, but I believe they also offer curry and pad see ew among other things. If following Apple Maps and not familiar with the area, the front entrance may be hard to locate, but just know it is right off Vista Montana/Anza main road. Upon the first bite of the pad thai, it was decent for sure. I think after a few bites though it seemed one-dimensional and maybe a tad too sweet. For the price though, I'd definitely give it another go and maybe try their other specials. read more

This is my second trip back to the restaurant. This is an order at the counter and they will bring you to your food place I ordered an appetizer of fried tofu and a spicy ground chicken with rice dish. I guess I hit the minimum because they threw in a free Thai iced tea. Let's start off with the food. Everything was served in to go containers, even though I was eating in. They brought my food on a cafeteria tray. For the prices they charge I would much rather that they serve things on actual reusable plates. The tofu was fine and the peanut sweet-and-sour dipping sauce was tasty. I ordered the ground chicken spicy, and it came spicy, which I appreciated. It was flavorful. I would have liked some pickled chiles but they didn't offer to bring a condiment tray. It looks like they only had one and it was in a different table with other diners. I did add a fried egg on top of it and the egg was slightly overcooked, which was disappointing. I wanted more of a runny yolk. The Thai iced tea was cloyingly sweet. As far as service goes, the cashier was nice. I was there at least one hour before closing, but she told me that they were gonna close at 8:30 which made me feel slightly unwelcome. They started getting ready for closure by 8 PM. I did ask for water and was never brought any. I didn't realize they had a self serve of water station near the trash. While I did like the food. I thought the service was lacking. I think for the prices that they charge they should be more of a full-service restaurant. It's a small place and I don't think it would be difficult for them to do this. I'd give this place a 3.5 stars if I could because the food was tasty. Bottom line: I'll go back but for take out. No tipping because they don't do anything to earn a tip. read more

Sorry Spice & Spoon, but you not only gave us the wrong order but gave the stingiest portions of food that were nowhere near the $16 price tag on them that were undercooked and underseasoned. I saw prior reviews that talked about this but I gave them a chance anyways. I came here twice previously and it was good and the portions were correct, both times there was a woman who seemed like she might be the owner running the restaurant. This time there were 2 guys. However, now I have experienced what those other people have experienced, so there is obviously no consistency. What you see in the photos are what it looked like when we opened the containers. There were barely even noodles in the pad see ew, and the portions of both were so small that I had to eat something else afterwards. There was no flavor in either dish, like they just threw it in a pan and cooked it without adding seasoning. The stir fry was more rice than stir fry. Super disappointed as this was a to-go order and I didn't have the time or energy to go back there to show them. Other than that, be aware that ordering medium spicy is super spicy, and I can handle spicy food. read more

Spice & Spoon - Pad See Ew and Garlic Pepper stir fry, both supposed to be with steamed tofu but came with fried - Thai Near Me - Torrance, California

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I was excited to check out this place on grand opening and I was able to help them add the business and pictures to Yelp. Unfortunately, the kitchen was too busy and they had to pause ordering (around 5:45 pm) for 1/2 hour. After waited for 1/2 hour, when ordering was finally resumed, the only thing available was curries. We would rather come back again to get a full experience and when operations are more smooth. I'm giving it a 3-star for now since the lady didn't alert me when they resumed ordering so we were left waiting. Hopefully things improve once they have more experience. read more

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Must-Try Thai in the South Bay I'm originally from LA, and after decades of eating across the best (and worst) of LA, and around the world, I've seen it all. The South Bay can be a tough crowd with some unrealistic expectations and some lacking experience. With that said, Spice & Spoon is the real deal. We've already gone twice in two weeks--and are going again. The Breakdown: * The Food: Authentic Thai home-cooking meets street-style. It's fresh, perfectly seasoned, and--thankfully--not a salt bomb like most places. The Crab Fried Rice and Chicken Skewers are excellent. * The Heat: The Curry has a beautiful, genuine kick. If you aren't used to spice, be warned; if you love it, you'll be thrilled. Otherwise, tell them: Mild, please. * The Vibe: It's spotless and the staff are genuinely sweet. In an area lacking high-quality options, their kindness and cleanliness are a breath of fresh air. The Verdict: Don't let "average" reviews fool you--this place actually earns it. If you've been hesitating, stop. It's fresh, fair-priced, and exactly what the South Bay needs. Go now so they stay forever! read more

Went there with family , party of 9. Every dish was on point. Desserts were also great. Hopefully the do some weekly or monthly specials at some point. read more

We just want to try a new place since we just tried a new Thai Massage place. This place is a mix of indoor outdoor vibe. Clean. Food served in to go container . You get paper plate and there is a water station with utensils. read more

Hello everyone! So I decided to update my review from last night as I take the time to re-consider my experiance in the restaurant. I fixed it now and gave my full review below. I would give Spice & Spoon top place for ambience. The indoor seating is my favorite because of the excellent view of the street. It feels like I am in an airplane even though the height of the building wasn't extremely high. It just felt so cool how the restaurant was built. As for the food, I ordered Satay and Pad Thai with a refreshing Thai tea. I would honestly rate the food a 3. The pad thai was very saucy and sticky, the noodles were flavorful and succulent. But I wasn't a personal fan of the saucy part. Although, is all personal preference. The satay tasted a bit plainer compared to most I have tasted so far. The thai tea is sweet, very fresh and I think it tasted very good. Lastly, I have no complaints on the service since the staff were very kind to us. I rate this as a three because the food was a bit of a disappointment for me, but I also enjoyed the experience of the place. But overall, thank you for the experiance. read more

Spice & Spoon - Thai Near Me - Torrance, California

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I hate to do this to a new business but Thai food, this is most definitely not. We tried 4 items. They use salad as fillers on the papaya salad and larb. Neither item had much flavor and portion size to menu price did not compare. The chicken satay was passable. The Tom Yum soup had zero flavor, in fact we left the full bowl. All items are served in to-go containers even though you're dining in. You have to continually get up and ask for bowls if you wanna share a large soup, plates if you want to share any item, it's a bit ridiculous. Unfortunately, we won't be returning. Way too many other Thai spots to dine at. read more

Spice & Spoon - Chicken larb with no cabbage n a ton of salad on the bottom - zero flavor - Thai Near Me - Torrance, California

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It's a bit difficult to find the entrance. You have to park in front of the Starbucks and walk up the street. Friendly staff. We were the only ones there when we sat down. Chill music and the elevated view would be great if they cleaned the outside of the windows. The soup broth is very rich and tasty. I liked the fried rice. The sticky rice was surprisingly good. Fresh mango and the rice reminded me of cream of wheat. I definitely recommend trying this spot out. read more

I have only eaten here once. I ordered ka pow gai. It was really good and seemed to come right out of the wok. The seating is indoor and outdoor at the same time. The downside is everything is served in disposable plastic to go plates and silverware, even if you dine in. That was a real turn off for me. I liked the food, but I will not go back because of the plastic. read more

I've been eager to try Spice and Spoon since they opened! And I must say, this place blew me away! My mom ordered the Tom Kha soup and the Papaya salad. I had the chicken Pad Thai and an order of the fried tofu. The flavors were fresh, bold, and authentic. Everything was incredible. The service was friendly, and the vibe was relaxed but nice. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was inviting. Rex was attentive, knowledgable, and very kind. Easily one of the best Thai meals i've had. (My mom is visiting from the East Coast and she made the same comment) We were both very impressed. We will be back!! Highly recommend! read more

Spice & Spoon - Fried tofu and Chicken Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Torrance, California

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I tried their chicken pa krakpow. It was good but I'd didn't have the egg on top like the picture. I asked where is the egg and they said that was as add on. They did not offer during order and I did not see it on the printed menu. Ask so you are not disappointed. read more

Spice & Spoon - Where is the add on option??? - Thai Near Me - Torrance, California

Staff was friendly and pad Thai was solid. Mostly for takeout but dine in had chill vibe. read more

Spice & Spoon - Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Torrance, California

We ordered Chicken Pad Thai, Chicken Satay & Dumplings. Everything was very tasty..I think it's the best Pad Thai I've had in a while. I can't handle spicy things but the sauce for the dumplings had a little sweetness followed by spice and I still ate it, it had a very unique taste and flavorful. Service was great and food came out pretty fast. We'll definitely be back. Sorry I didn't take any pictures, we were so hungry and devoured everything! read more

It's a very interesting concept, for dining in, you will need to order first then pick your table. Good customer service. Food is okay read more

Spice & Spoon - Thai Near Me - Torrance, California

Great neighborhood Thai place. We particularly liked the Yellow Curry, Pad Thai and eggplant dishes. They get a lot of to go orders but it's nice to sit inside and eat too. read more

I love Thai food a lot, so when I caught news of a new Thai spot opening up locally, I was really excited to visit! Immediately upon entering, we noticed the place was very clean and the warm colors around the restaurant make it super homey and comforting. We ordered the pad see ew, tom yum soup and kana moo krob. Despite them working to fulfill other orders, they made sure to get my order out in a timely manner and were very kind and welcoming!! The food was noticeably fresh and so delicious!!! The stand out dish for us was the kana moo krob (crispy pork belly)! It was so flavorful and had all of us wanting more. Overall, Spice & Spoon is definitely a place I would (and have been) recommend to friends and family! Will be back for seconds, thirds, fourths, etc ‍ read more

Ordered Pad Se Ew with Tofu Missing tofu and noodles are dry. Also spicy basil eggplant small portion. read more

We had a few things all very yummy. Stand outside was the crab omelette with rice, boat noodles and lime thai tea! We will be back soon. read more

Spice & Spoon - Thai Near Me - Torrance, California

Amazingly refreshing good Thai food. The egg rolls were light, crispy, and delicious. Everything was fresh and the noodles light to the palate! Haven't had such home made tasting food in a very long time! read more

Just visited this place for the first time. Customer service was very good. I came during lunchtime so it was less busy. Thai tea is great. I highly recommend the pad Thai, it was really good! read more

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Great service and food taste great! Highly recommended. Our new go to place for Thai food. read more

We ordered takeout from here and were pleasantly surprised. The online ordering system was clear and efficient, which made things super easy. We love Thai food and wanted to try a few of our favorites. Usually, we add shrimp or chicken to our Pad Thai, but this time we went with Moo Krob, and it was a total delight. We're already planning to try the Kana Moo Krob next. In our house, we love spicy food, so we tried a few spice levels to compare the heat. "Very spicy" is definitely very spicy, while "spicy" was more tolerable. There's a noticeable jump between those two levels. We didn't try the milder options, but they are available if you're looking for just a little kick. The only suggestion I have is for takeout orders with drinks. It would be helpful to have a way to carry them, since I picked up the order on my own and it was a little tricky managing the food bag and two drinks at the same time. Customer service was warm and friendly. You can tell they really care about your experience. We'll definitely be back. read more

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The person at the cashier was so nice and gave me many options because I have never had Thai food. The food was great 10/10 experience. The area is nice and casual perfect for a hangout with friends read more

Loved this episode place. Will be back soon. Large portions, nice and hot, great level of spice. Would recommend to anyone.

Good tasting Pad Thai noodles with tender beef and generous portions. Same was true of the Beef Boat Noodle soup. The soup had the right amount of spice. There was a free Thai tea bonus for the over $30 purchase. read more

My three picky guys all loved it. I can't believe it. We had chicken satay (loved the peanut sauce), fried rice with chicken (flavorful), laab (nice kick with medium spiciness), and boat noodle soup (so flavorful!). I'm just glad that I can add a thai food to my eat out rotation. Friendly staff. We ate in. read more

I live around the area and had to give this new Thai place a try, I got the Pad See Ew with the Green Thai tea today and it was delicious! This place has great service for it being their 3rd day open. Self serve spices and chili at the water station and great view of PCH. read more

Spice & Spoon - Pad See Ew, Green Thai Tea, Seating Area - Thai Near Me - Torrance, California

Worst Restaurant experience in my life! Very hard, not cooked at all cold boat noodles served in a to go plastic bowl which tasted very bad, I couldn't eat it. My friend had Pad See Ew overcooked soft overly sweet noodles. I would give them negative stars if possible. We feel unwell after tasting the food. Everything is self served. Tiny portion in tiny container is overpriced. Location is by a loud busy road, you cannot enjoy dining in at all. Go somewhere else! read more

Friendly service, delicious food and clean space. This place served in to-go containers but you can dine in their covered patio and take home the leftovers. read more

Spice & Spoon - Thai Near Me - Torrance, California

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Wow. We ordered yellow curry and green curry both medium spicy. It was hot but flavorful!! Everything was very tasty!!! Will definitely be back for other dishes too. You've got to go and try some! read more

The service was good, the space was clean, and the food was cooked well. My biggest con is that the pad see ew was too salty. My mom loved her fried pork dish and ate the whole thing! read more