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Thai Spice

3.2 (897 reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 9:30 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for kids
Outdoor seating

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"Sad" See Ewe with Egg & soft tofu $12.50
Phoebe L.

Been coming to Thai Spice since 2010! Ordered to-go today because I was craving Pad See Ewe and needed a quick option. Loved being able to order from the Toast App and pick up my order from the fast and friendly staff! It was quite busy in the plaza so I had to circle a bit to find parking, but I liked how people were sitting on their patio, enjoying the beautiful day and their delicious meal. The only reason I docked a star was because some of my noodles had clumped together and they didn't soak up the yummy sauce. I called it, "Sad See Ewe". Overall, still a solid meal for the price!! PRO TIP: Check out their lunch special combo or their Monday & Thursday deals!!

Ray L.

I ordered Pad Kee Mao to go. To my surprise, it had no basil and they put lettuce instead. The lettuce didn't match and gave it an odd flavor. Staff service was okay, but there was no smile and no greeting. Overall, the food and service left me disappointed. Basil is the spirit of this dish.

Pad See Ewe with egg
Trisha D.

Food: Pad See Ew with Chicken (Spice: Medium) Price: $12.50 (not including tax) Overall: I used to come here a lot during my year at UCI! They do $7 Pad Thai (Chicken or Tofu) on Mondays but I was craving the Pad See Ew. The spice wasn't actually spicy, just a tiny kick and each bite made me crave for more. Solid spot to go for Thai Food!

Michelle D.

The best pad Thai I've ever had. I've been a customer for 30 years and I've tried many different places only to find it disappointing.

Mango sticky rice (seasonal)
Frankee T.

Goo Lawd this is the best mango sticky rice I've had yet...... and I get it everywhere I go. Service was great! And quick! I wish I lived closer. I got the grapow fried tofu and it was delicious! It's hard for me to get very, very spicy dishes so I figured this place was up to the challenge. I asked for the 5/5 level spicy and it was great!! I may even ask for extra Thai spicy next time. Quality meal, and an affordable price. I Wish I didn't live so far from Irvine or I would come here regularly! I never got a photo of my Thai food. Maybe that's a good thing! It was so delicious I inhaled it before I could get the shot!

chicken Pad Thai with egg & peanuts
Jamie L.

Visited Thai Spice in person today for the first time. My parents often get takeout from here but I have never been myself. For starters, the lady that was working the cashier was very friendly and welcoming, with a wonderful attitude. We ordered the pad thai with chicken, the fried rice with beef, and the Pad Kee Mow with beef as well. Thai food is pretty spicy as is but we went with spicy level for all these. The food was delicious and very flavorful. It comes in takeout containers but you can choose to dine in. They give you a fair portion for the price and very much worth it. Clean environment and well maintained!

Smilely T.

Just No! Firstly, the food doesn't taste fresh and quality of ingredients quite low. We ordered Green Curry Beef. The beef was tough and the sauce tasted like they poured a cup of water in it. Then, the Pad See Ewe, again with tough beef. It tasted like it had been sitting around since the morning. Definitely not freshly cooked. Then, there is the Pineapple Fried Rice. This had a funky chicken. The rice was dry and most definitely not fresh and the chicken tasted old and reheated. Thai Spice what makes you think you can collect premium prices for the low standard of food that you serve?

Panang Chicken Curry with bamboo shoots
Margarita P.

STOP. Please save your money and appetite. It tastes as bad as it looks. Unfortunately this is nothing near to authentic Thai food or even Thai food.

Pad See Ewe with egg
Michelle H.

Great service, greeted with a smile every time I go! Food is exceptional, plenty of tables to sit and eat at.

Shaw K.

Decent Thai takeout, Drunken Noodles were alright, wish the portion was a little bigger. Parking can be tough as the plaza is on the smaller side. Price was about $14 per dish. Service is on point and prompt.

Pad Kra-Prow and Pad Thai

Thai Spice was the hero of the night for our last minute dinner party for 80 people! They provided delicious, quality food in under 45 minutes--I was so impressed with their food and service. We had the pad Thai, egg rolls, basil stir fry, stir fry with green beans with chicken, beef, and tofu. I spoke with Leela on the phone and she was so kind and accommodating and helpful with the menu selection. 10/10 would eat again!

Shrimp Thai Spice Fried Rice w/ Thai basil (no egg)
Rola W.

All week we've been let down by other restaurants, but this place completely turned things around! Hands down, it has the best chicken chow mein, spicy shrimp, fried rice, green beans, and fried wontons I've ever had. Even the Thai tea was amazing! The only downside was the boba--it was a bit too hard--but aside from that, everything was perfect. The service was excellent, and the restaurant itself is very clean. Highly recommend!

Pad Thai w/ Beef.
Nicholas G.

Lots of mixed reviews, but don't knock it 'til you try it :)! Hungry and not wanting to leave the house, I decided to order delivery. Random fact: This is the 2nd time in my life where I've ordered food for delivery (other than pizza). For my food, I ordered their Pad Thai w/ Beef. I've been on a Pad Thai binge since I'm addicted to the flavor and the noodles. The dish normally has a tangy flavor to it which I like, and I also love the thin noodles that are used. How was it? Pad Tai w/ Beef: A warm delivery! So I suppose you can say I ate it while it was fresh. Opted for no bean sprouts or green onions because I don't like them with this dish. The thin noodles and flavor were just what I was looking for and expected. The beef, though there wasn't much, was pretty good. The noodles weren't long strands, they seemed to be cut shorter. I didn't mind this as it made it much easier to eat, and I was definitely not in the mood to twirl my noodles like spaghetti. I requested a medium spice level and it was perfect! The food arrived in a timely manner, no complaints there. I can't speak for the service as I didn't interact with anyone at the restaurant, but maybe next time I'll dine in to find out!

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1 year ago

Back again! Their mango sticky rice is back too and it's fantastic! Still love their pad kee mao beef and pad Thai chicken or tofu.

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