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    Spice Up Thai Eatery

    4.4 (400 reviews)
    ModerateThai, Salad, Soup
    Closed • Closed
    Updated a few days ago

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    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    55. Spicy Basil
    Steve S.

    I'm always in search of incredible Thai food and I stumbled upon this place and wasn't disappointed . It's a spot with a simple design, around 8 tables and with incredible aura. Something about the vibe made me feel so relaxed, so at home. A kind waiter brought the menu and told me about some of the favorites. I ended up going with Spicy Basil entree with chicken. The chicken was perfectly sautéed, had great savory flavor and was very tender. It was cooked together with basil, carrots slices, onions, green peppers and mushrooms. The brown sauce wasn't overpowering the ingredients. The flavors were well balanced and worked together in harmony for me to get that perfect bite. Honestly, it's one of the best Spicy Basil chicken dishes that I've had in LA. Will definitely come back to try more food!

    Lunch specials: mixed vegetables, kung pao chicken, and panang curry. Also, fried calamari!
    Stephanie U.

    I came here for lunch with my family after visiting our loved ones at the nearby cemetery. My late father's last dish was pad thai, so we wanted to honor his memory, and previous reviews for Spice Up Thai were promising. The ambiance was simple and clean, and we felt very comfortable during our stay. We had fried calamari and the lunch special, which comes with soup, rice, a salad, and fried dumplings. The fried calamari was freshly made and had a great crunch, and the dipping sauce had a nice little kick to it. I chose panang curry with tofu, my brother chose kung pao chicken, and my mother chose the mixed vegetables with chicken. My dish was delicious, and my mom and brother were also very pleased with their meals. The young man who served us was very nice, and service was prompt. Prices are more than reasonable, and the lunch special is, in my opinion, a great deal.

    Steven W.

    Was skeptical at first but the prices for the portions are very reasonable. Flavors were there and service was attentive and had your classic Thai Offerings like Tom Yum, Tom Kha, Pad Thai, and so much more. The combination fried rice was packed with flavor and had chicken, beef, and shrimp. Really good.

    Chicken chow mein and beef drunken noodle dishes
    Cece L.

    Had a hard time finding this gem but it was worth driving around for a bit until I found them. They have a free lot next door so keep your eyes peeled. We were welcomed and told to sit anywhere upon arrival. Tables were clean and well arranged. We had our order taken quickly and got our food pretty fast. The restroom key is needed for access which is a good sign. Our food was warm and well prepared. I thought it was delicious and almost felt homemade. Service was friendly and efficient. I would go back in a heartbeat. Thanks for a delicious and friendly experience. Portions are big. We had to take leftovers home.

    39. Pad Thai
    Doris R.

    I recently dined at Spice Up Thai and was thoroughly impressed by both the exquisite cuisine and the impeccable service. The menu showcased a variety of thai dishes, blending bold flavors and beautiful presentations. The attentive and knowledgeable server ensured that our meal was a memorable one, providing excellent recommendations and ensuring our satisfaction. Pad thai: 10/10 more than enough was served. Amazing flavors over all. Spicy Basil: 10/10 so many flavor in the thick both love the thai leaves as well. The dumplings for the appetizer and thai Thea to wash it all down. Everything was great I'd definitely recommend this spot!

    Veggie chow mein
    Rashmi V.

    Ahhhhhh jumping up and down with joy!!!! I am so happy this restaurant reopened. This is our go to spot for many years. The owner and cooks are so nice and very accomodating. We would come here weekly when they were located on Chatsworth and Balboa, they had closed down and they have now moved to Mission Hills. The food here is so good, I really enjoy the Tom Kha soup, the chow mein, roti curry, veggie fried rice, I mean they have so much to choose from. The restaurant is clean and we love coming here.

    14. House Salad Tom Yum Noodle Soup
    Kailin

    Some of the best Thai food I've tried in the U.S. - especially the Tom Yum noodle soup was incredibly flavorful with the right amount of acidity. Would come back again

    Mussel soup
    Seastar S.

    It's was so good. Thank you for keeping the food fresh and delicious. The service was good Quite and peaceful

    72. Orange Chicken
    Amethyst M.

    I'm really happy that I found Spice Up Thai bc there food is pretty delicious Service is great, they're friendly & the music is pretty eclectic which is fun bc I was presently surprised at what was going to play next. My boyfriend & I have gone twice so far & we absolutely love their: - Orange chicken 5/5 - Pad see ew 5/5 - Tom yum soup 5/5 - Tom Kha 5/5 Yellow chicken curry w veggies 3/5 a little watery for me I thought we had gotten their fried wonton's before & my bf reminded me that we ordered them a diff time from a diff place after I had already ordered them 1/5 not enough stuffing for the amount of fried wonton there is

    21/06/24 17:58
    Ricardo M.

    Walk in & no one is sitting down eating the music is blasting Notorious B.I.G. Walk up to the counter and out comes a man over worked and asked me what I want. Politely tell him I need another two minutes to view the menu. By the way he's also the only one answering phone and running back and forth to the kitchen. I ordered Pad See Ew and Steamed Chicken Dumplings. I have a seat and start noticing that this places is out dated and definitely needs some work. A woman appears from the back and shouts at the man to answer the phone. At first I thought maybe she doesn't speak English since I said hello to her and smiled while she put two drinks at my table I didn't order. She doesn't make eye contact and doesn't say anything back: extremely rude and made me feel awkward. Phone rings again and shouts out to him the phone is ringing and to call the customer back. dumplings 3/5 pad see ew: 3/5 I have been here 3 times and I've had the pad see ew 2 times and I still think they are below average on flavor. I once had the orange chicken and that's incredibly delicious and worth it. The dumplings didn't taste out of this world and I'd never recommend anyone to get them. You lost me as a customer. 06/21/24

    Main dining room
    Cindy Y A.

    Cute little restaurant, neat and clean. Service is fast and courteous but the food itself is mid-range. Authentic, but flavors are ok. I would recommend as a solid pick for a first time Thai experience. White Rice was a bit dry, costs extra We had Pad Thai, Pineapple Fried Rice, Nam ploy? Beef Salad(served with uncooked cabbage leaf quarter chunk) not really recommended), Chkn satay, Yellow Curry.

    Harikrishnan U.

    Never get deceived by external appearance, how true this is and especially for this place. We were driving from LA to SFO and it was about time for lunch, we looked up for a thai food place nearby and we saw this place was not too far from freeway, so we added a stop. When we came near the restaurant, the place outside didnt look great but as usual I trusted yelp and went inside this place. The service is quick and we ordered grilled veggies and kung pao chicken. I ordered the iced coffee too. Except for the iced coffee which was way too sweet, everything else tasted so good. The veggies were cooked so well with their sauces and tasted delicious. The side of brown rice was also unique and tasted great. We were glad that we decided to stop here and try this place.

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    The only failure here was I forgot to post photos of my amazing selection yellow curry and papaya salad was fabulous service top notch

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    I frequent this place for their Thai soup. It's full of flavor and the staff is very friendly.

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    Super flavorful food. I was really impressed by the soup -- coconut one -- and the curries. Pad se ew was also delicious.

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    The best Thai food in the Valley. I drive about 5 miles and I bring all my friends and family here and they never disappoint.

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    First time eating here the food was amazing greatly recommended. The food was fresh and tasted amazing with all the right spices.

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    The basil pork noodles and Thai tea! Love coming here even after they moved away from Granada Hills. Very underrated.

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