Wanted a new spot for lunch and can't believe this is my first time trying this place! The lunch special comes with a side salad and spring rolls so worth it. I loved the chicken pad Thai. It was really good portions. I ordered online and the service was fast. Will definitely be back. Also the restaurant looked clean inside with seating if you wanted to dine in. PS my picture was taken AFTER I ate and look how much is left lol read more

Mostly a take out establishment but there are a few tables and counter seating! The food was delicious and made fresh to order!! Very tasty and seasoned perfectly!! Try the take out first as its a little cold to sit /eat-in while the door is opening and closing steadily because of the stream of take out customers!! Definitely worth it!! read more

This is a hole in the wall Thai takeout place that gives you good value for the money. I got my usual, which was tofu with broccoli and tofu pad see ew, no egg. The pad see ew has a delicious sauce that gets absorbed by the rice noodles and makes them delicious. The tofu with broccoli, according to the menu, is flavored with two sauces; black bean sauce and a "special Thai sauce." The result is a nice bold, savory flavor. The tofu is high quality and the vegetables are always fresh and crispy in both dishes. This place's only competition is Bangkok Blvd. Their food is very good, but the portion sizes are smaller and the prices are higher. With that said, this place makes consistently good food and you get more food for the dollar, which makes it an easy recommendation. read more

Thai Spice - Tofu Pad See Ew (no egg) - Thai Near Me - Hamden, Connecticut

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I have been in Hamden in 2018 and 2019 moved to New Haven. I never try this restaurant before. But today I went to Hamden again with my friend and she took me visit at this place. I ordered Hot Basil Leaf with Chicken and extra pay more for fried egg. They serve with "Nampla Plik" fish sauce with fresh chilies very good. I loved it. And Thai crab Rangoon very juicy different from other restaurant you have to try it. read more

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It's OK, but the last time I went there I arrived with cash to pick up my order and did not have my wallet. The cashier said they didn't have any change, so no cash. He said I could charge it, but by the I got to my car I decided that this is no way to run a business. There's plenty of Thai places closer to me than this anyway. read more

Background - I didn't want "fancy" or "authentic" Thai food that I would be paying out the wazoo for, and I really just wanted some run of the mill mediocre Pad Kee Mao. While the likes of Pok Pok have a place in my heart, I just wanted some delicious sauce and noodles tonight. My partner and I found this hidden little hole in the wall in a random strip mall in Connecticut and got to ordering. The place looks like a small Chinese take-out restaurant with it's minimalistic seating, but I appreciated that the walls were bare/clean and sparsely decorated with touches of Thai Culture (absent was the ostentation and darkness of other places like Spice and Sea). The Friday crew consisted of an middle-aged gentleman in the front and who I assume was his father cooking in the back. Our orders were put in and arrived quite quickly - Pad Kee Mao (Chicken), Tom Yum Koong (Shrimp Tom Yum Soup), Papaya Salad, and a Thai Iced Tea. The presentation was normal, but we were thoroughly impressed with not only how clean it was, but how authentic it did taste (reminding me of the half-house/half-eateries in Thailand, and my partner of his two month stint farming in Krabi-town). The Pad Kee Mao didn't taste overly sweet and had that kick that you expect in a more nuanced way. The Papaya salad also had that nice acerbic tang with the heat you expect. The Tom Yum was a bit less tangy than I liked, but it was definitely not a disappointment. Honestly, I think for a tiny hole in the wall and the price point, people are sleeping on this place. read more

I love Thai Spice ! Best Thai food around the area. I used to live down the street and now I live a whole state away and can't come over here anymore but when passing to NYC I always make sure to visit this location and grab something to eat. I love the Thai rolls with the sauce soooo good. The chicken Satay is amazing and so is their peanut sauce. I also love the chicken basil fried rice with the egg on top. The rice is made to perfection and its a delicious combination of spicy and flavorful. I also had the Pad Kee Mao, and it's soooo good. The flavor is not overwhelming and the veggies are crunchy and perfectly sautéed. To top it off I get sometimes the Mango Sticky rice. It's so good and I just can't get enough. Do yourself a favor and try this spot out (: read more

This place is always on point. The gentleman that run the restaurant are professional and always get your order right

Bland, small portions, overpriced. Barely any beef in my curry. Veg dumplings had no flavor hardly at all.

Honestly a little surprised. We came here because my partner did not want good Thai but wanted cheap Thai and this was an option on the way home. What we found was a small shop that clearly catered primarily to a takeout crowd but offered excellent prices for good food. The shop was fairly unassuming tucked into a strip mall and the service and atmosphere were highly casual. Walking in, we went ahead and grabbed take out menus to browse even though we intended to eat in. We ordered a pad see mee, som tom, and tom yum all of which were good. The food was prepared quickly and fresh. The soup was the most average being a bit more on the sweet side than I expected. The noodles were excellent flavor and texture. Things were cooked well and quite tasty. Finally the som tom was reasonably spicy and the flavors were just excellent. That is the dish I usually gage for flavor as it is one of my favorites. While the seating area doesn't hold any particular charm, the food and the prices merit solid consideration. I would recommend picking up food here if it is nearby. read more

Two men in the back of the kitchen I go and nobody comes out and then the phone starts ringing and one of them comes out picked up the phone and doesn't even tell me I'll be right with you...customer service sucks!!!! read more

We've been craving this type of food for awhile. We ordered the vegetable delight with shrimp & white rice. Also Shrimp & Beef pad Thai. Absolutely Delicious. Will return.. read more

My drunken noodle was vert tasty. Definitely will go back. I forgot to tell them a heat level, it came moderately spicy but it didn't take away from the food. read more

I'm a huge fan of Pad Thai but wanted to try something different. Never had Pad See Ew before but it was very good. I would consider it a thicker noodle than Pad Thai. The Thai Rolls were nice and crispy. If you're shopping in Hamden Plaza and get hungry, you should stop here. read more

Thai Spice - N4. Pad See Eaw Thai Noodle - Thai Near Me - Hamden, Connecticut

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I ordered the lomein with seafood and got chicken instead. Only one person working there and he was the cook, server and cashier. Small portions and hardly any noodles. Not much flavor. Had to add siracha to spice it up. Not going back. read more

My wife, daughter and I just ate here. I'm not Thai but I grew up in Thailand. And eating here, their food reminds me of the local street food across our house in Bangyai, Nonthaburi where my siblings and I would usually eat. The flavor's truly authentic, flavorful, and generous in ingredients. Don't go to Thai restaurants. Go here if you truly want an authentic Thai food. :) read more

Thai Spice - Thai Near Me - Hamden, Connecticut

Awesome place to stop for some pad thai. I have been going for years. Everyone complains too much on yelp they are a local family owned business that makes great food. That simple! Enjoy! read more

Love it! That lunch special is amazing! I found my Thai place in Hamden! The pineapple fried rice is amazing. The chicken curry was amazing. I look forward to getting their green curry with tofu and veggies. read more

I would recommend for takeout only. No tables, only a few stools at a counter. The veggie pad Thai was average.. had better, had worse

I've been sick for a week with bronchitis and all I was craving was some spicy Thai soup. I happened to be driving by and ordered 2 servings of Tom Yum. Also, spring rolls. Spring rolls were good, but dipping sauce lacked flavor. The soup was way too sweet. Not spicy at all. I had to throw it out. I lost out on ~$9. I've never heard of a Thai restaurant messing up this classic soup. I actually wanted to cry because I really needed spicy soup. read more

I've been going to Thai Spice for years now, way before it looks like what it looks like now. This has always been a favorite of mine to frequent. I usually get either the basil fried rice with eggs & pineapples or I get the fried rice solely. Their prices did increase drastically in the last two years but it's worth it because the food is delicious. They did mess up my order this past Tuesday by adding meat in my rice but it wasn't that much of a big deal. I just took it out the meal. read more

We love Thai Food & have been to this place 5-6 times but we're done. The customer service is non-existent (this is key for me, almost as important as the food), there's a language barrier when ordering over the phone and as a result, they forgot 2 items included with lunch specials in today's take-out order. Didn't seem worth the effort to call and explain when I got home. We've eaten loads of Thai food around this country & abroad and I've always appreciated the congeniality we receive but not here. Firstly, you're acknowledged nominally. Pretty sure I didn't get a 'thank you' when I left. 2) They're really slow - even when you're the only people there. 3) They do NOTHING to enhance their food preparations. Yes, I like that! No, it doesn't change the taste of the food but when I get pretty flowers or a curled carrot or whatever, it shows me the establishment cares to make an impression & it's not my experience that we pay more for this artistry. Finally, I haven't found Thai Spice to be especially clean. I used to clean houses, so I'm really particular but the tables at least should be free of sticky bits. Lots of Thai restaurants in CT, you have options. 3 stars for flavor but nothing else. read more

My favorite Thai in the area especially since Thai House closed. They're always very solicitous and the drunken noodles are delicious.

Forced to give one star, but dodged a bullet here since we saw that they had posted a C Rating from the Health Department. Hopefully they fix their violation (s?) soon. read more

Thai Spice has consistently delicious food! Our favorites are the drunken noodles and green curry. The lunch specials are a great value, too! The owners are very nice and accommodating. read more

Worst Tom yum soup I've ever had. Broth was over seasoned to the point that it was inedible, and I love flavorful spicy dishes but this was way too much. Not any flavor of lime whatsoever. 4 shrimp in the entire soup. Seriously? I couldn't even drink the broth had to throw it out! If I could get my money back I would. Awful! read more

My husband and I were frequent visitors to Thai Spice when we first moved to Hamden (for years ago). We were there weekly! Babies have slowed our going out rituals but Thai Spice is still one of our "go to take-out places." The family that owns that place is very friendly. So much so, that when we noticed a year ago that the new chicken they were using was chewy, they fixed it! Since then, we have had no issues with anything we have ordered and guests request Thai Spice when they steer in town. It isn't exactly West Coast Thai, but it is as close to it here on the East side. read more

This time I didn't order anything with liquids just to be safe... I ordered the beef drunken noodles with extra extra extra spice, and it was delicious! And spicy! The spiciest I've had to date in Connecticut! The mango sticky rice was also wonderful and included a whole mango. I'm no longer angry about your takeout containers, Thai spice. My car no longer smells like broth and celery. read more

I must say I was skeptical of all of the 5-Star reviews on here until noticing (after my meal) that they're really old. So now I wonder if the food had changed or those who raved about this restaurant hadn't yet experienced the best Thai restaurants in and around New Haven. I've ordered a curry dinner. The vegetables were cut in large chunks, there was only one potato, and the rice was mushy. I would compare their food to the interior of the dining area, drab and careless. read more

Fresh, healthy, clean, fast & affordable. A few tables and counter in busy strip mall. Great for take out or dining in. Spice of green curry was delicious! read more

So disappointed heard they had excellent food. I ordered Lomein lunch special, the chicken in this dish was inedible it seemed like it was old. The noodles were swimming in oil. The dumplings were terrible the wrap was tough and the filing did not taste good. read more

Did not even compare to all the other Thai restaurants I have had. The food lacked spices or something that would have made it taste like authentic Thai. The set up inside and the food made this comparable to "fast food Thai" read more

I've never ate at the actual restaurant.. But the food cart they have in new haven is amazing! I don't even know what the name of the stuff I get is.. But it's the best thing I've ever ate! The chicken has so much flavor and the yellow rice is delicious! *droooooooools* read more

Surprisingly delicious. Very unassuming restaurant with one guy taking the orders and making the food. But both the green curry and the drunken noodle were awesome! (Although the drunken noodle was made with chicken instead of pork). I will be back!! read more

Thai Spice - No frills counter where you order - Thai Near Me - Hamden, Connecticut

For the price, this place has the best Pad Thai around. Get hot sauce (the pasty thick kind) on the side and mix it in for a great dish. Quick service and very consistent. read more

Thai Spice - the front of a thai spice restaurant - Thai Near Me - Hamden, Connecticut

I had dinner there last weak the worst experience of my life the food was horrible in the place is dirty.

I love Thai Spice. The drunken noodles are fantastic and the kids love the pad thai. The owners are very nice and the place is always clean and inviting read more

I truly love this place and I am not a fan of Thai food and will only eat it here. There very resonance in prices and if you choose to dine in they serve your food on beautiful dishware and it looks and tastes like something that only the rich people would ever see. You also have not lived until you try their Thai Iced Tea and pinaple fried rice!! Deff a great and quick place to get amazing food! read more

The food was not very flavorful and overall not very good. Portions were a bit small based on what I am use to getting at most Thai food places. I got Pad Thai, which is normally a safe bet at any Thai food place, but it was disappointing. read more

Absolutely the worst food I have had from any restaurant. Ordered the most basic and difficult to mess up dish...chicken pad Thai, it tasted fishy. I got through about three bites before starting to feel sick. read more