We love this place. The owner is amazing!  He is so friendly and remembers us every time we go, even when it has been months since our last visit.  They are very kid friendly, as well.  It is a little pricey, but the food is so good  They triple filter the water-which we thought was pretty cool.  It has such a homey feel.  The service is good, but a little on the slow side.  We will keep going back
Review Source:I live in the building right above Thai Spice and I only recently got around to trying them out--- boy have I seriously been missing out! My order was taken quickly, even though there was only two people on staff (it was a super snowy/rainy Thursday night and I doubt they were expecting many customers). As my friend and I waited, Anthony, the owner, brought us free tea and water, which we thought was very sweet of him, but then he brought us free pot stickers and THEN he turned on Star Wars... it was seriously the best thing ever, hands down! Anthony chatted with us a little bit and apologized multiple un-needed times for the wait-- anyone that nice doesn't need to apologize. As for the food, it was amazing! I have never had such delicious thai food, and the portions were huge so I will be able to have some for dinner tomorrow. Anthony even offered me the option to come back tomorrow night before I go home from class to come get an extra free carton of rice for the rest of my sweet and sour chicken. This place is a gem, all the way around.
Review Source:Loved the place for the real spicey food they serve. They have levels of spice. And for a normal spice eater a level one would be a perfect choice. I ordered a level two for my chicken curry with potatoes ad man.. It was spicy. The flavors are good and the price is not too much. The place does not look like a good restaurant from the exterior but you have to resist the urge to leave without going in. The owner takes the orders and explains the concept well and is a good conversationalist. Totally recommended if you wanna go out for dinner with friends casually.
Review Source:went for like the 21st time recently, here's a list of can't miss items to order for 1st timers: Â
Potsticker appetizer
Basil fried rice
Pad thai
Pad seiw
Any curry (except jungle) with noodles. Â YOU MUST ORDER YOUR CURRY WITH THEIR RICE NOODLES!
Thai Spice Gaprow Kai
3 flavored red snapper
There are many other good dishes but the above are stellar. Â Expect a wait (bring extra beverages, bring a pen to doodle on the paper tablecloths) and you won't be disappointed. Â I'm going to repeat one suggestion: Â YOU MUST ORDER YOUR CURRY WITH THEIR RICE NOODLES!
i really like this place.
the prices are higher than one would normally expect to see at a neighborhood thai place, but the quality and quantity of the food more than make up for this.
the kang dang (is that right?) was one of the best things i've ever tasted.
owner anthony very friendly. Â
the space is a little run down inside and could use some freshening up - but i'm willing to overlook it for the amazing food.
it's BYOB - which we love in a neighborhood spot as well. Â plenty of metered parking on devon.
BEST THAI FOOD IN THE CITY! BYOB TOO!
it really is. my favs are pad thai, pad kee mao, pangang noodle, supreme mixed veg. i go here about once a week for the past few years. it is a wonderful meal and the owner (Anthony) is a very kind man.
i would warn people this is not a place for a quick meal. it really is an dinner event to be shared with people you like over with a bottle of wine and great food.
also- be aware of the spice level. each level (1-10) is a new chili that is roasted in house and added to the dish. I love spice and i do not get over a #2! normally a #1 is plenty. if you do not love spicy food- dont get any spice level. there is no mild.
but DAMN, this place is THE BEST!
Ordered from here again! Awesome service as usual. Expected a dinner slowwww but everything arrived hot and yummy!
Love the pad thai, although could do less cabbage next time, although I did share the huge portions with the fam and they loved it.
Got a few other things, dont remember what, but anything I order from here is great!
Had a great dinner at Thai Spice with my wife, nine year old, and our niece who is a freshman at Loyola. Read the reviews and decided to give it a shot. The restaurant is VERY unassuming. Took a while to get our order placed and then took about 45 minutes to get our food. It was well worth the wait. Flavorful, rich, and top notch ingredients. Anthony, the owner, was charming and attentive. His wife, the chef, really knows how to cook Thai food and I'm very much a Thai food snob. Pad Thai was great. Panang Curry phenomenal. Sweet and sour chicken for the kids was great.
Would certainly go back. Not cheap, but you get what you pay for.
This is hands-down the best Thai food I've ever had. Â I can barely think of ordering curry at another Thai place ever again. Â The rest of Chicago's Thai food has a long way to go to even compare based on my experience.
Anthony, the owner, is a lovely guy and he'll talk with you about whatever's going on while his wife cooks the food in the back. Â It's a real hole in the wall and sometimes the food takes a long time. Â It's worth it. Â Come ready to hang out with a six pack and you will not be disappointed.
Excellent thai food, unlike any other thai place I have ever been to in Chicago.
I visited with a friend who highly recommended this place and it did not disappoint. Â
Top 3 things here are:
1. Â BYOB Â -there are two liquor stores less than 5 minute walk from the restaurant
2. Â Adjustable "spicy" options- Â you can say you want something mild, hot, or very hot. (be warned- "very hot" is VERY hot)
3. Â cozy, friendly atmosphere, plenty of space and clean
The price scale is a little bit higher than most other thai places, but well worth it. Â The food may take anywhere between 15-20 min to be ready, so if you visit, give yourself time. Â Again, all well worth it. Â Very special care and attention is given to each dish to ensure ultimate taste bud satisfaction. Â Plus you can enjoy a nice glass of wine or a cold beer while you wait. Â
I had the Green Curry, being Mexican, I love my food spicy and thought I'd go the extra mile and get this dish VERY HOT. Â In turn, I received some very delicious green curry with plenty of heat packed into it. Â The texture and combination of heat, spice, and chicken was perfect.
My friend ordered the Spicy Pomfret fish but as it turns out they were out (it is probably their best and most popular dish). Â So to compensate, the owner offered to replace the Pomfret with the Red Snapper which normally costs more but gave to us at the Pomfret price. Â The fish was perfectly cooked and coated with this red delicious pasty sauce which perfectly paired up with the fresh white rice. Â
All in all, I was very impressed, and this will be my new "special" thai place to go to when I have friends visiting or for those that are tired of the same old offerings from your typical thai restaurant.
The service here is incomparable; Anthony, the owner is kind, helpful, and pleasantly attentive. It's BYOB and the food is amazing. My boyfriend and I ordered the Crab Puffs appetizer, Panang Noodle, and Thai Spice Gaprow Kai. I wish the puffs had been a little crabier (lol), but the two main dishes were simply fantastic. I ordered the heat index for the Gaprow Kai at #1 upon Anthony's suggestion, but next time I will try it at a #2; I like my food with a kick.
Review Source:Our nearest storefront Thai joint, Cilantro, is pretty darn good (at least when the kitchen's on its best behavior, which it isn't always), so we haven't explored Thai Spice until just recently. I'm kind of glad we don't live closer, though, and that it's not open for lunch -- the food's a dangerous combination of mind-blowingly delicious and a little too expensive for everyday use. The price of our curries was on par with entrees at, say, a higher-end Indian restaurant, which seems appropriate: they were impossibly rich and clearly slow-cooked with care. And gargantuan in volume -- I got two unwisely-enormous meals out of my curry dish, and my more moderate girlfriend got three out of hers. Walking home with the bag was a nice mini-workout for my arms.
Curry and noodles is one of the world's greatest culinary combinations (as comforting as mac and cheese, but way more exciting), but you don't find it on too many menus. So I was thrilled to see Panang noodles with tofu. The noodles were wide, soft, about an eighth of an inch thick, and slightly blistered for an appealing crunch. The tofu was perfectly cooked, the basil plentiful. My girlfriend ordered an ideal Mussamun curry, studded with big chunks of fluffy potato and plump peanuts. The default level of heat is enough to make you sniffle a little bit, but it never approaches discomfort. To my palate, perfection.
I found the service thoroughly charming, even if I did have to wait for five or ten minutes after the "45 minutes or less" that the gregarious owner had told me it'd take for my takeout order to be ready. No problem; the owner offered me a glass of water while I took a seat and pulled out a book in the endearingly shabby dining room. That delay probably accounted for the only slightly off note in our meal: an order of potstickers had gone cold by the time I got home. It barely mattered, though: they were packed with as much homemade flavor and texture as everything else, miles from the reheated-tasting appetizers that are often the standard. That's the main quality that stands out here: a homey sense of care in every important detail.
I feel bad giving the place only three stars, but I have to do it.
I had to take some people out to dinner and they love pad see eiw. I looked for places close to their home and this is what came up. I'd never heard of it, but the high ratings pushed me to give it a shot.
We get there right when the doors opened. We were greeted with a friendly "hello" and had our choice of sitting on the floor table near the window or at a table. The girls thought it would be fun to sit on the floor cushions by the window. I have to admit it was a nice touch. The furniture, on the other hand, was not very nice. I thought, "Okay, they probably care more about the food than their decor, it's fine."
So I look at the menu... 15 bucks for pad khee mao!? Pad see eiw wasn't much cheaper. I was thinking that this had to be good.
We received our plates and they were very large portions. We were each able to bring home a full large container of left overs...I couldn't eat mine the next day though...
The dishes were extremely mushy and there was a lot of grease. There was no bell pepper in the mao, only carrot, sprouts, and broccoli. Not only did it lack a lot of the normal stuff that goes in there, it tasted exactly like the pad see eiw without the egg. There was no spiciness to it. I was highly disappointed. Maybe this place has better entrees, but I highly recommend staying away from their noodles.
On the one positive note, our server was extremely attentive and very nice. I won't come back, sorry!
Walked in and within 5 minutes, I knew this place was sure to be a good one. It is one of few restaurants where the owner also becomes your friend!
I went out for dinner with a new friend I had made, and didn't expect to make another in Anthony, the owner of the Thai Spice. We swapped tons of stories about motorcycles and he even provides some life maxims to help out us young folk. So already, service is definitely deserving of 5 stars!
As for the food, Thai Spice features usual Thai fare that you can find similiarly at a number of other Edge Water and Rogers Park establishments such as Summer or Thai Grill. The menu is spartan, but its simplicity as as-well as Anthony will help you find just exactly what you're craving.
I ordered the Pad Sew Ewe and my friend the Lad Nar. Both came out piping hot temperature wise, but pleasantly spicy to taste. Portions are generous, and the only complaints I have about Thai Spice are that it's hours are subject to its owners' whims. (In the 2 years I have lived in this neighborhood, I have tried on at least 6 different occasions to eat here, only to find it closed.) Also, the prices are a tad bit higher than the surrounding places, but with excellent service, conversation, and food, it's arguably worth it.
My husband and I held the rehearsal dinner for our wedding at Thai Spice and we are so pleased!
Anthony, the owner, Â met with me ahead of time to plan the menu. Then, he completely handled it like a pro when my wedding party of 25 showed up 24 hours earlier than he was expecting, because I told him the wrong day! Other restaurants would have told us to hit the road, but Anthony and his wife, who is the chef, totally helped us out AND pulled it off! Had we not shared the mistake, our guests would hardly have recognized the difference!
Our guests were wowed by the food and we ate the left overs for days! We left stuffed full, buzzed on our BYOB wine, and ready for bed- which was perfect because our wedding was early at Loyola the next day.
I cannot recommend Thai Spice more! Go, go, go to Thai Spice and eat and drink and be merry!
My good friend and fellow Yelper Lindsey N. Made me try this restaurant when she lived right around the corner. The food is very good and the service is usually great. The owner is extremely friendly and helpful in picking out an item you would like. One star off because it is a bit pricey but a good Thai place from time to time!
Review Source:It's killing me but I'm a bit mixed on this place:
Pros: 1) Owner is super friendly! Very nice and welcoming. Made us feel special. Had a nice conversation with us. 2) Food was good. Dish seemed to be unique and was spicy.
Cons: 1) Service took forever. We actually went to Uncommon Ground initially but the wait was 25 minutes. So my friend saw Thai Spice and said, "Let's just go there!" Thai food is pretty fast, right? It took an hour to get our food. We were dying of starvation! We ordered the Panang Curry which the owner explained is their signature dish. It was good....but...and that leads me to.... 2) it was a bit pricy. My fault for not looking at the menu. My friend suggested it and I wanted to go out of my comfort zone so I was like, "OK me too." It was $17. My issue with that is, to me, it was like any other order such as Pad Thai or Pad See Ew. With all due respect to how tasty it was, I really don't think the portion or what it was (noodles and tofu) justified $17.
Overall, a good restaurant, good experience. I will just be smarter about ordering something that takes less time to cook *AND* that is a little less expensive.
I'll take responsibility for not asking how long the dish takes to cook and the fact that I didn't pay attention to the price. I would be willing to try again -especially for delivery to see how the prices and food turn out!
Don't go to this restaurant. Â Don't tell your friends about this restaurant. Â If people knew just how good this place was it would be so crowded that I couldn't enjoy it.
The room is eclectic and comfortable. Â
The service is warm and friendly (more on this later).
But, of course, a restaurant is about the food.
Oh the food. . . .
So you dig Thai food. Â You think cucumber salad is really tasty. Â You haven't had it from Thai Spice? Â Well you haven't had cucumber salad. Â It is sublime. Â I could eat this every day for the rest of my life and never get tired of it.
The crab cakes are simply the best. Â I mean that. Â Go ahead and try and find a better crab cake. Â I'm waiting. . . . Â Nothing? Â Yup. Â Thought so.
As for the mains? Â Despite my 20+ years of formal education I simply do not have the words to describe how good this food is. Â One size does not fit all. Â They ask you about your tastes and adjust the heat to your taste. Â It is kind of like Burger King where you can have it your way except that it is actually really great food and it is perfectly adjusted to your preference.
Now to circle back to the service. Â I am loathe to call it service as that is like calling the person who presents a family meal a server. Â I will simply say that if you bring a nice bottle of wine, or two or three, and a love for food the owner, Anthony, will make you feel at home.
I cannot stress enough how much I don't want you to go here or tell everybody you know just how good this place is.
Seriously, this is the best pad thai you can find. It would be offensive if I even tried to articulate how good this meal is. Thai Spice has actually spoiled me because this was the first thai food I had ever had, so I assumed all pad thai was that yummy. Well, apparently all pad thai is not created equally. This place just knows how to do it right.
Anyways, on to things that matter... entrees are kind of pricey but that's because you get a heap of it and I promise you will have a second or third meal from it. I'm not sure if it's limited to Loyola students only, but you can get half-orders for half the price plus 25 cents and that will still fill you up immensely.
Anthony is the waiter/co-owner with his wife who cooks everything. He is so sweet and always makes you feel welcome.
My only complaint is that it isn't located next door to me. Go here, you won't regret it.
One early September night Matt, Carolyn, Jon, and Mary were all looking for a place to dine. Matt said "lets check this place out, it's got awesome reviews on Yelp and I love Thai food." Mary said "that sounds awesome. I am going to order pineapple fried rice."
"O my god that is some F**King good friend rice Mary exclaimed while a small child proceeded to cry in the background."
Carolyn stated "Awwww look at that cute F**king kid. O S**T here comes my Pad Kee Mao (Flat Noodles, broccoli, carrot, peapod beansprouts, egg). "Is there meat in this because it tastes like meat?" Matt answered "no you adorable girl it's just deliciousness and flat noodles."
Then the friendly staff brought to the table the Karee Curry (coconut milk, sweet potatoes, onion, tomato) and the Thai Spice Gaprow Kai (Ground chicken, herbal spicy sauce,basil and egg). Both entree's had a lot of chutzpah. Especially the Gaprow Kai which the waiter offered in 5 different levels of spicy. Matt stated "the 3 is pretty spicy but next time I will be less of a pussy and try the 4."
Jon proclaimed "this curry reminds me of my half thai, half Ecuadorian, half polish uncle's curry. It tastes just like it except I am making this all up."
Jon then ran into the kitchen and open mouth kissed the chef.
The End!
I adore Thai food and only rarely, if ever, will I turn it down. I have tried my fair share of Thai places over the years and the quality varies wildly from place to place. I still have yet to find my "perfect" Thai restaurant.
Yelp led me to try Thai Spice after reading very positive reviews. I was meeting a friend who was coming from Evanston and meeting in Rogers Park was equidistant for both of us. In fact, said friend was the person who first introduced me to Thai food some 25+ years ago.
We looked over the menu, which is different than the standards you'd find on most Thai menus. Sure they have Pad Thai and the like, but also some interesting curries and seafood dishes. She and I were both intrigued by the basil squid but wanted to ask what else was in it before we decided. We hadn't been approached by our server yet but we finally flagged down a young, petite blonde. When asked about the basil squid, she said "I know there's squid and basil in it." Thanks, Captain Obvious. When we pressed for more info (we wanted to know if there were any vegetables in it), she really couldn't answer. Thankfully the owner came over to assist. We asked him for recommendations and he steered us toward the Panang noodles with Indonesian shrimp and the Mongolian beef.
We also started with chicken satay, which was very good, but there was no cucumber salad served with it. Isn't that a standard accompaniment?
Our entreés arrived and while not small portions by any means, I didn't find them to be as enormous as I was expecting. The noodles were slightly caramelized and there was plenty of shrimp, but the sauce wasn't very curry-like; it was more peanut-y. Still, we both enjoyed them.
The Mongolian beef was better than average. The quality was there, but I was hoping for spicier than I got.
The service was not the best but we were reminded several times by our server that she was "new" and it was a busy night. We had to flag her down to get the check and again had to find her to settle up. She looked like she wanted to cry when we put two credit cards down and asked to split the bill evenly. The bill was $48.40, which is easy enough to divide, but we had to tell her exactly what to run on each card. I felt kind of bad for her as she seemed very overwhelmed. We tipped her generously because she did her best under the circumstances.
It's true the owner is a very pleasant fellow and the food was very good. Prices are much higher than standard Thai restaurants but I only found the portion sizes to be only somewhat larger than is customary, but not commensurate with what we paid.
I'm sure I'll be back at some point, but for now, I'm sticking with my tried-and-true storefront Thai joints.
It's 3.5 stars.
Well ain't that a chocolate chip cookie... this place rawks. Â
Me and the wife unit went there last Saturday night to check it out (after doing some Yelp research, of course!). I called first because I was worried that it would be packed after all the good reviews. They said to come on over and they had a couple of tables, so we hopped in the Honda hElement and and bounced on ova. The place wasn't that busy for 8:30 PM on a Saturday. Not sure if it's like this every weekend but do me a favor... don't tell anyone about this place so we can keep it a secret, OK? Got it? Good. Let's pinky swear on that.
Anyhoo, we entered and were greeted by very friendly people. We got to sit on pillows in a window table. Very comfy. They have a couple of sit-on-the-ground areas (is there a name for these areas?), which I always like. It helps when you want to nap between courses, or hide under the table and surprise your server when they come back. Always hilarious!
Anyhoo pt. 2, Electric Boogaloo.
I was super-hungry and just wanted to get food into my munching cave, and the service didn't disappoint. They were quick and courteous in taking our order, but also gave us some breathing room while we ate. I hate when servers are all over you while you eat, checking in too much. These peeps had it down, yo. Wow, I started typing all street-style for a sentence. What happened? You can take the kid out of Gary, but you cant take Gary out of the kid. Â Go region rats!
Anyhoo pt. 3 - This time, it's tasty.
Here's what we ordered: Spring roll (huge! enough for 2-3 peeps), the Supreme Delight (with the owner's special sauce recipe) and the Cashew Delight, which I customized by adding pineapples. Â KABOOOOOM!!! Â IN THE FACE!! Â Both dishes were awesome. The flavors were savory, spicy and super tasty. You know you are having a good meal when there are several blocks of near silence... just the sound of chewing, swallowing, and smiling. Â Talking isn't necessary because the food is holding the conch, Piggy, and you WILL be quiet, chew, and listen to the flavors singing in your mouth. Oh, how we listened... Â {whispering} Oh, how we listened. {/end whispering}
Anyhoo pt. 4 - We Audi 5000, yo.
So we finished our tasty delights and got the check. Nice. The prices were reasonable. Not cheap, mind you, but fair for the quality of the experience. Â Me likey. Â
So now it's less than a week later and we're hungry and way too lazy to cook. Guess who we'll call to deliver some goodness to our mouths? Â You guessed it.
By far my favorite restaurant on the Northside. Their Gaprow Kai is absolutely to die for, the egg rolls are phenomenal, the Tom Yum soup is delicious.
You will never come in here and be treated poorly. The owner truly loves people and takes exceptional care of every person who walks through the door. I come here maybe once a month and he always remembers what I order!
I only have one thing to remember to be cautious about:
Every meal is made fresh to order--they literally mince the chicken of the Gaprow Kai when you order it (my vegetarian friend likes to tell me when she hears the noise that they are pulverizing me meat as we speak)--so if you are positively ravenous, or are an impatient person, you may not want to come here. But, I have to say, the food is definitely worth the wait!
A few weeks ago, my typical go-to Thai place was closed and I stumbled upon this place via Yelp. I called around 10:30pm to see if they were still open and could deliver, and the guy (who turned out to be the owner) told me they were closing up soon but that he could deliver my food on his way home. Seriously? Yeah.
I had pretty high expectations for the food from reading all these reviews, and it was indeed fantastic. The spring rolls were like none I've had before, and the panang curry was excellent (and served to feed me for the next two days!).
Just finished up my second meal with Thai Spice-- dining in, this time. I laughed when I saw the exterior, because there's some sad banner hanging on the building for the sign. It really made me like the place more, though. My boyfriend and I shared the basil fried rice, pad thai, and...um, we can't remember the name of the curry we had but it had tomatoes and potatoes. We couldn't decide which we like the best... I think we decided it was the curry, but they were all so delicious! We'll get two more meals out of our leftovers, too-- and we were miserably full when we left. Our service was a bit awkward, but we were well taken care of. The boyfriend, who lives out of town, asked if we can eat here every time he visits.
Bonus points: I'm a vegan, and have never been to a non-veg restaurant and felt SO safe with my orders. The owner is knowledgeable about the vegan diet and many of their dishes can be accommodated to be made without fish, dairy, and egg. He even thanked me for putting my trust in them.
The food is very good, but it's the gregarious owner/operator which sets this place apart. Â He's just a genuinely warm, gracious guy who wants to see his customers happy. Â How can you not love that?
Others have commented on the prices here, but I have to counter that the portions are enormous. Â I ordered spring rolls, pad thai, and basil fried rice. Â After eating my fill (which is quite a bit), I had enough left over for three full meals. Â Two dinners and two lunches for $31 seems like a good deal to me.
Spring rolls: Â B+. Â So fresh that the scrambled egg in them was still warm when I got the stuff home. Â Fell apart somewhat, but in the privacy of my gringo home I can use a fork.
Chicken pad thai: Â A-. Â I like mine with a little more tang, but all the ingredients were fresh, there was a strong peanut presence, there was plenty of chicken AND tofu in it, and the noodles were cooked perfectly.
Basil fried rice: Â B+. Â Again, I was expecting a little more pizazz, especially based on other reviews, and I wouldn't have minded more basil or more onions or both. Â Still a solid dish, though. Â
Those are the three dishes by which I judge a new (to me) Thai joint. Â Based on them, their proximity, the friendly vibe, and the portion size, I will be stopping in again for sure.
I heart this place a lot. Â It's one of the those restaurant that is word of mouth. Â Someone else told me about this place and said, "it was the best thai she has ever had." Â Of course I wanted to try it. Â It's on devon so it's somewhat hidden with all the other ethnic restaurants around. Â You might drive by if you didn't know what you were looking for.
It's not normally really busy. Â I have only been in here twice though. Â The owner is super friendly. Â Him and his wife own the place and make everything fresh to order. Â The flavors that they use taste excellent. Â It's not like typically thai food that everything blends together. Â Fresh ingredients, not ordinary dishes...straight from thailand. Â By far, the best thai food I have in Chicago. Â I am thinking about having my bday party here because they have a table for large groups. Â Yay. Â It's a little pricer than most thai places but the portions are large and it's just worth the money. Â period.
Favorite Thai food in Chicago.
I used to live walking distance from here and after I moved, I stopped going. Â We went here earlier in the week, a first for my wife, a homecoming for me. Â I love their food.
Their noodles are soft and moist. Â Perfectly prepared food and great personality from the staff. Â Everything is made to order, so sure, it might take an extra few minutes, but it's worth it.
Solid Thai food.
You must try their basil fried rice. Â Seriously. Â It's fantastic. Â I can't handle a lot of spice, so they always accommodate my tastes by toning it down a bit. Â If you like it super hot, it can be prepared that way or you can request chili paste.
Delicious Thai iced tea. Â Anthony keeps the refills flowing. Â Much appreciated!
Yeah, their food is a bit more expensive than other Thai places, but the quality (and quantity) of food you receive is quite impressive. Â Not to mention the service is very good. Â When my man & I dine in we spend, in total, about 2 hours there....not exactly by choice, but it's worth the wait--good food/service = happy Caroline & full tummy.
First off, we must address the complaints about this place being "overpriced". Nonsense. This place is slightly more expensive, however, one must keep in mind the old adage: you pay for what you get.
All of Thai Spice's food is excellent, homemade deliciousness. The eggrolls are handmade and quite frankly the best I've ever had -- and they're served with homemade sweet and sour sauce. Yes, even the sauce was homemade. Despite the fact that this place is seriously out of the way for me, I plan on eating there frequently because food of this quality and caliber is not easy to come by (unless you happen to be Thai and your mom is a rockin' Thai Chef).
I'll also jump on the bandwagon and mention that Anthony, the owner, is incredibly warm, friendly, helpful, and ever-present. Don't be put off by the big German dude that owns a Thai restaurant -- I have it on good authority that his wife is Thai, and that she (along with her mother) are the chefs that are responsible for the parade of deliciousness that will be making its way across your table.
Nutshell: if you appreciate the quality of a home cooked, highly authentic, and absolutely delicious Thai meal, then make your way here. If you're more interested in a gargantuan menu that will save you $3 per entree... then by all means, make your way to a different establishment.
Tony and Vatsanna (owners) are the BEST! I fell in love with Thai spice as a student at Loyola. Â Tony is the coolest guy and will chat about anything. Â Loves his customers and keeps in touch with us. Â
I lived in Thailand for a few years after Loyola and my wife is Thai. Â We love the food here! Â The new addition is spectacular and adds much needed room to the dining area.
Can't wait to have the pad thai...I'm getting hungry just thinking about it.
5 STARS!!! Â Keep up the great work Tony and Vatsanna!
Cost too much for what it is! Â I mean, it's tasty, but why is it so expensive? Â
Looks nice inside. Â I like that you can sit on big pillows on the floor, though I've never done it. Â Nobody is ever willing to sit on the floor with me. Â
The last time I ordered there, I noticed the Children's Menu, and was intrigued by the "Hot dog wrapped in eggroll with fries". Â It was . . . well, anyway, I'm glad I can say that I tried it.
Waste of money. Â I accidentally ordered from this place because it was listed alongside "Everyday Thai" in a list my realtor gave me. Â I'm assuming this is how they stay in business. Â
After I was told to pick up my order in 30 min, I showed up 10 minutes late. Â (I went to Everyday Thai to pickup, and it took all but 5 minutes to figure out the confusion, and another 5 to get back into my car and drive down Devon.) Â I need to mention that I waited another 15 minutes after I got there to finally get my order. Â Granted, it was a Friday night, but there was only one party in the restaurant and another person waiting for their carry out.
My Shrimp Pad Thai was no more generous than any other portion I've received at other restaurants, but was 5 dollars more. Â It was inedible because it had wayy too much peanut sauce and was extremely salty. Â The noodles and shrimp were overcooked. Â The lime that was included for flavoring was dry and sort of crumbled when I tried to use it. Â I counted a grand total of 5 "jumbo shrimp". (Which they charged me 3.95 for. Â I didn't specify jumbo shrimp, and a regular addition of shrimp read 1.95 on the menu.)
My Tom Kha soup was a complete failure. Â It lacked any other ingredients other than the rubbery chicken, TONS of old looking white mushrooms and two large pieces of ginger root. Â It had almost no flavor and seemed to separate before my very eyes. Â Needless to say, that followed the pad thai into the garbage as well.
All in all, I wasted 30 dollars (just for the pad thai and soup) on a meal I didn't even eat. Â If you're looking for a quality Thai restaurant, this isn't the place.
A little pricey for Thai food...but, the food is well cooked and served.
Service was very good.
I don't like the tables where you sit on the floor in the window. It hard to get in/out, and I feel like a mannequin in the window. Like, Oooo...look at those people eating Thai food! Let's try it! Yeah, I like to eat in private, or atleast not with foot traffic as a side dish.
Pretty extensive menu, but really the prices are high for Thai. $15? I feel like Thai food should be $10 and under...and miso soup should never be over $3. That's just what I think. I guess. I had the veggies with chicken dish, very good.
BYOB. Parking is generally OK on Devon (meters). Good for large groups, the dining room is fairly open.
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