They can make dishes vegan! I got the papaya salad which hd enough garlic to fuel a small village and the red curry - both were made vegan! Great flavor, lots of spice (on them both; got the red curry level medium). Great spot to sit in or take out. Quick and friendly service. read more

Loved the larb (I had it in the chicken option). "Arroy mach mach" means I like it a lot. I've lived in Thailand and the food at Thai Spice is truly authentic. They also offered Chang beer (besides Singha); it's my favorite Thai beer and I don't often see it offered. I'd definitely go back. read more

My favorite Thai restaurant. I just can't get here enough as I no longer work in Norwalk. The very best food. Always exactly as you like it. Service is quick and friendly but never rushed. Had 2 of my 3 favorites today. See pics. They easily and happily made it all gluten free for me!!!! read more

Thai Spice - Shrimp Tom Yum Soup - Thai Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

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We went back to Thai Spice after over 4 years of living in PA and it did NOT disappoint! The food was exactly as we remembered and even better!! A fantastic menu with authentic Thai cuisine/spice palettes! The chicken Satay and Lemongrass Chicken were great! My spouse had the spicier Basil chicken and the even spicier Tom yung gong(sp?) soup everything was served fast, fresh and hot!! The staff is friendly and courteous and always a pleasure visiting!! We're not a 20 Minute trip anymore but we will definitely make Thai Spice our 'go-to' lunch or dinner spot when we're in Norwalk!! read more

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Visiting my niece and nephew in Connecticut this week, and tonight we decided to try a new Thai spot (to us), Thai Spice. Thai food is always good. Almost everyone can find something, you have some control over what you get, it's good for dietary restrictions and so on. GREAT Thai food is harder to find, because it is such a casual genre. But when they work to develop depth of flavor, and prepare things well, it can be next level! Tonight was that kind of meal. We tried a myriad of appetizers, including Chicken Satay, Basil/Chicken Potstickers, Thai Chili wings, veggie spring rolls and crab Rangoon. We also tried four entrees, Pad Thai, Spicy Beef Salad, Drunken Noodle and a curry. Again, all the food was excellent! However, the Phad Thai and Spicy Beef Salad win the night! Along with their pan fried dumplings and Rangoon. We also appreciated the excellent service, as they ensured that our family member with severe food allergies was well accommodated. I only write about spots away from my most frequently visited cities when I really enjoy them. Thai Spice in Norwalk is definitely one of those spots! Highly recommended. read more

Absolutely loved our meal here! We were honestly surprised to see a few negative reviews, because our experience was the exact opposite. The food was flavorful, fresh, and plated beautifully. We ordered the shrimp pad Thai, crispy tofu with dipping sauces, papaya salad, and a savory beef stir-fry with rice--and everything tasted homemade and authentic. The portion sizes were more than fair, and for the quality, this place is actually one of the most affordable Thai spots we've tried. You can see the care that goes into each dish. Even small things like the balance of veggies (yes, including tomatoes!) added to the flavors--not just filler. Service was friendly and the atmosphere felt cozy and welcoming. Whether you're dining in or thinking about takeout, don't let one negative review sway you. Give it a try--we'll definitely be back! read more

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My husband and I tried this place out for lunch. The prices were so reasonable and I was stoked to see they had curry puffs. I hadn't had those in a while. The hostess and waitresses were all really nice and super prompt. The curry puffs hit the spot. They were flavorful, crunchy and soft in the center. I had the lunch chicken yellow curry and my husband and the basil rice. My curry was so yummy and my husband said his was good too. If we're back in the area, we'll be back! read more

This is an all time favorite for me and have gone a few times a month ever since they opened. It's a small spot, conveniently situated in a plaza near the Merritt parkway. I have tried almost everything on the menu and can say you can't go wrong with anything. Appetizer favorites: basil chicken dumplings and curry puffs Favorites: Thai green curry, pad Thai, and drunken noodles. Pair it with something to drink like their Thai iced tea! Everything is reasonable priced and the staff is so sweet and attentive! You can dine in or order for take out. read more

The food was delicious and the staff was so courteous. A very pleasant experience and we will be back!

Every time I come here I ask myself "why don't you come here more often?" This little place has consistently great food up and down the menu. I've been coming here for years and never had a bad meal. The staff is always attentive and the food is surprisingly inexpensive. Their lunch portions are sizable. I simply love their food and should be eating there more often! read more

I have been to this place to pick up an order. This is a tiny place in the corner and didn't look really busy. However, the ambience was average and they didn't offer any napkins, spoons and forks, paper plates which was weird. However, the food was amazing. I ordered the Nasi Goreng Indonesian Fried Rice and Basil Chicken Curry. The fried rice was the best part cooked along with a lot of vegetables and a delicious Omlette served on top. The curry was good too. read more

Thai Spice - Nasi Goreng Indonesian Fried Rice - Thai Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

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Lunch special was only 11 bucks and a fair sized portion. Can only speak for the ginger chicken-- it was good with a pretty strong flavor of ginger, which is hard to find. Worth a try. read more

Basil Eggplant with beef! So good! My favorite Thai restaurant! I just wish I live closer so I can eat here everyday. read more

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The food was great. I over-ordered because I was really hungry and when I am home, I usually have to compromise on what we order to adjust for other people's tastes. I started with the potatoe curry puffs and the Tom Ka soup....yummy does not adequately describe it. Then I had the shrimp Pad Thai. It was really really good. I couldn't finish it, becaus eI had gobbled down the two starters, but I took it back to my hotel, and the front desk gent was super happy to have it. read more

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Wow, can't believe I had never reviewed. This may even be 5 stars to me. The summer roll with the peanut sauce and any soup are my easy go tos on any night of the week for a quick and healthy meal. Of course anything else you order is going to be excellent from pad Thai to veggie dishes to fish, etc. They have an ample appetizer list so you can get lost there as well. Very friendly, gentle and genuine staff. I enjoy supporting Thai Spice. Grateful they have indoor dining now during the Covid plan unlike some of the other Thai places around that are takeout only. read more

I have been a customer here since they opened in 2008! Their food is consistently excellent, as is the service. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!

Excellent food and attentive service. Would definitely recommend and return here. The Beef Basil was a great dish. The kitchen is very quick at preparing orders, too. read more

Thai Spice - Thai Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

We were passing through on a road trip and chose this place because of the high reviews. We came in at end of day but not more than two hours before closing to be respectful. This was probably the worst Thai food we've ever had. The flavors were either off or lacking and the beef tasted rancid. The service was friendly but I think the staff could tell we weren't enjoying the food since we didn't eat more than a few bites, however, they didn't ask us how the meal was. It was really awkward. We paid and left. read more

Thai Spice - Beef Pad See-Ew - Thai Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

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Visited once for a quick late lunch. Received very prompt service. Ordered the duck curry dish with pineapple to eat there and the chicken mango curry for someone else to go. The duck curry was flavorful with medium sized portion. The duck was well cooked and tender. Good ratio of meat and vegetables. Overall a good meal. Wish I could eat the mango curry too, but I think my friend would notice. read more

Thai Spice - Duck pineapple curry - Thai Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

Briefly stopped in Norwalk for none of your business. Got some chicken pad see ew as well as some chicken curry puffs! Pad see ew was flavorful and not too greasy, sadly with regular broccoli (and some chopped Chinese broccoli stems, it seemed). Chicken was a bit dry, as it is everywhere else it looks like. Chicken curry puffs -- I could eat that forever! Very nice service, a surprising find! read more

HOLY MOLY mouth on fire! My first and only experience (so far) here has been with take out. It was ready at the time promised and I was in and out within seconds. I like the concept of Thai curries (veggies and super saucy/soupy) but I'm not a big fan of coconut milk. That's why Jungle Curry is perfect for me since there is no coconut milk and theirs did not disappoint. I got it with veggies and tofu and there were so many different types of veggies! Baby corn, eggplant, peppers, mushrooms, broccoli, etc. I thought that getting it "medium" spice would tone it down a little but this stuff packs a punch (and yes, I know Jungle Curry is meant to be spicy). I would definitely get it again but maybe go for the "mild" next time. I really like that the veggies weren't overcooked and that the dish was not greasy at all (hopefully that mean minimal oil). It looks like a lot of food but I don't feel like I am super full and hating myself. I thought I would eat half for dinner and half for lunch tomorrow but ended up eating all of it because it was so good! High recommend the Jungle Curry but tread carefully! read more

Thai Spice - Jungle curry - Thai Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

I was a staying a hotel next door, and I was attracted by the smell, so decided f'it, get some basil beef spicy. It was fantastic. Only thing I did not appreciate was the inclusion of mushrooms as wasn't listed in the item on the menu, but that's on me for not making sure. read more

Great little spot. The food here is so authentic and tasty. Definitely our favorite thai place in town! read more

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My daughter and I felt like Thai food and being new to Norwalk, we gambled on Thai Spice. Wow, was I impressed! There was a fairly good lunch crowd there, but we got a great table by a window and the waiter was lovely. We asked a number of questions and he was patient and cheerful, explaining the different degrees of spice and giving suggestions to us. He was also quick to fill our water glasses, knowing that we were eating pretty spicy food. The food came in lightning speed and the waiter immediately asked how the degree of spice was and if we were enjoying the meal. Boy did we enjoy it! My daughter got dumplings and chicken satay (amazing) and I got rice noodles with veggies and shrimp. I opted for between medium and really highly spicy and it was spot on. (Alert for the faint-at-heart, however. Medium spicy is REALLY spicy. But I love an adventure!) Simple, but wonderful place to go and so great for my mother-daughter lunch. I'll be ordering from them with my boyfriend, too. read more

Ordered the lunch specials and they were excellent. Green curry with chicken was flavorful and large pieces of chicken. I specified mild after reading other r3views about too much spice it was outstanding. Beef with garlic was also really garlicky and with good beef. Lunch special comes with spring roll or crab Rangoon. Will return again for take out. Across from TOTAL WINE - so pick up some Thai beer to wash it down! read more

This place is the best Thai in Fairfield County, hands down. Best tom yum soup, pad thai and basil chicken. They give you FRESH medium pieces of shrimp and their spices/flavoring is dead on for a true Thai meal. This is not a generic Asian eatery. I would try it! read more

Extremely fresh & delicious! I'm definitely having a lot more in my near future. I had the pineapple fried rice, Green curry, and Fresh spring rolls. Portions are pretty good too. read more

I am very sad to have to write this review. We have enjoyed Thai spice for many, many years, and through Covid, they were one of two places we chose to support as often as we could. But tonight, we dined in and had the worst meal and worst service we have had anywhere in at least 10 years. We started with the cold Summer Shrimp roll. Aside from having no flavor at all, we had to ask three times what was taking so long -- it took 20 minutes and again, its cold! The only prep is soaking the rice paper wrapper and the noodles and steaming the shrimp. Next, we ordered two Chicken Pad Thai and asked for "just a little" extra sauce. Well, when they finally brought it out, it has so much liquid on the plate it almost spilled all over the table. Then we tasted it. It was terrible. The balance was awful, too sweet and just no depth at all. Maybe a new chef, or maybe they were insulted we asked for extra sauce, but it was simply disgusting. We were already late everything took so long that we ate it and left. Very sad. We will not be going back anytime soon. Will look for another Thai restaurant that cares about its customers. read more

Tried for the first time this week when a neighboring restaurant was closed for renovations. Everything was excellent -- pad see ew with shrimp was my favorite, but everything was excellent, the portions large, and the ingredients seemed high quality (the shrimp were very large). My family also loved the drunken noodles and pra raam. If I were to nitpick I would say that the wait was longer than they had initially told me, they charge extra for brown rice, and they required that I prepay for the order as a new customer.... but none are outrageous. They also made an error with my order, omitting an item I had paid for, but promptly refunded my money and apologized profusely (multiple times) -- but in their defense they were extremely busy when I was there, with both takeout and in person dining. Will definitely return. read more

We have eaten at Thai Spice many times over the years. We feel they make great Thai food. The servers are efficient and friendly. The take out was quick. read more

Great fresh food. Their lunch and dinner specials are very good. The staff is friendly and attentive, also knowledgeable about all the ingredients. I cant stop eating the spicy chicken soup .... its addicting . I highly recommend read more

Went here during a road trip, and I was impressed with the flavorful food and great service. The location is what you would expect from an off the highway area but the atmosphere in the restaurant was comfortable and did not look bad at all. I would recommend the pad see ew :) read more

I recently ordered from Thai Spice and the food was "meh" at best. I ordered beef & broccoli spicy but it was so hot I could barely eat it. Although the beef was tender it lacked flavor or anything that resembled seasoning. The same could be said about the vegetable spring rolls- they were crunchy but bland and a bit tasteless. I will say the customer service was great. The service was prompt & the hostess was attentive as well as kind. I'm new to the area so I'm going to give Thai Spice another opportunity to redeem itself. I'm praying the more authentic dishes will fare far better than the one I had tonight... read more

Just stopped by on the way to Norton Mass for a quick lunch. Order broccoli and beef and shrimp basil. Both excellent.

Excellent Thai food. As a California transplant where there are countless Thai restaurants, I had a high bar set . We ordered the vegetable spring rolls which were crisp and light and had the perfect seasoned filling. We also ordered eggplant basil which was one of the best Thai dishes I've ever had, a mix of eggplant, onion, bell peppers and mushroom in a light and spicy sauce. We also ordered yellow curry which had perfectly cooked chicken, carrots, and potatoes in rich and decadent sauce. Service was so pleasant and efficient, plan to frequent this establishment often. read more

This is our go-to spot whenever we want delicious food and don't feel like yelping any other places. We have been eating here for years and the food is so good! It is consistent and delicious. We often have the problem of not trying anything new because we love our favorites so much we stick with them. But whenever we try anything new, we are almost never disappointed (the one exception was the starter called lime chilli shrimp- it was unexpectedly tomato-y and not what we thought it would be. We were ready for it to be done before we finished it). My husband and I love the Shrimp laksa, which is a big bowl noodle soup made with coconut curry, noodles and veggies. It's pretty much the only place in Norwalk or Stamford (or surrounding towns) to get Thai big bowl noodle soups with coconut curry as the base. (Why did you leave me, Papaya Thai? And with no warning?!? I miss my big bowl noodle soup and crab wontons/crab Rangoon and everything else...but I digress) My family loves the mango fish curry, which we have been ordering and enjoying for years and years. It is sweet from the mango and mild in terms of the fish flavor. I love their drunken noodle, which is appropriately spicy. My husband is a huge fan of the green curry, which we split almost every visit. The basil eggplant is a great veggie choice, with lots of flavor and a good level of heat and spice. Family and friends really love the pad thai there as well, but I have it so little I can't even remember what it tastes like. I don't remember not liking it, for what it's worth. The thai iced tea is so good, but I usually don't get it, because I won't be able to eat as much as I want to. I always wish they served crab rangoon for a starter, but that's just because I love it. In short, go to Thai Spice. Enjoy the food, and bring people you like to share it with! read more

Food is solid for Thai but I would recommend take-out - very convenient on/off the Merritt. If you want to eat in I would recommend another place close by. read more

My wife and I began dining at Thai Spice several years ago. About maybe 5 years ago, the customer service at Thai Spice was exceptional. Although the food is still excellent, the customer service has slowly diminished. Some of the wait staff take orders as if we're bothering them. Customers are not welcomed with smiles and their attitude is almost dismissive when customers place an order. I think the owner/s and/or manager ought to find friendlier wait staff who enjoy serving customers. Again we think the food is tasty, fresh and plentiful but the customer service is unacceptable. Hopefully something is done to either re-train the wait staff or explore new wait staff to serve customers. I'm going to be fair and provide at least 3 stars only because of the food. The customer service will get one star because of the poor service. I'll continue to order out until the customer service significantly read more

Guess I'm alone on this one uh? I can't in good faith say this was even good (at best) Thai. No flavor. Bland Thai is an oxymoron but apparently not here. I have my favorite Thai spots (see my reviews) but this isn't one of them. I had: "spicy calamari" it was blah, didn't care for the batter, only the rings were served, the sweet chili dipping sauce made it edible.i also had the lemon grass chicken. The presentation was boring, too many peppers, dry chicken, small portion. Bland all around. The service was dry, hurried yet it took forever to get our lunches on a Sunday w just a few others in the very small dining area. I didn't even care for the interior design or the strange frosted windows w a big red stripe across it. Very dark bathrooms. They do offer fair wine options, good Thai ice tea. read more

I have ordered from them for about ten years. They are consistently very good quality. Also, they really pay attention to the details. This food is some of the best I have had, no corners cut here. read more