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Casual nook in a strip mall with an old-world feel preparing Thai specialties to eat in or take out.
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Address: 1210 S Gilbert St # 200, Iowa City, IA 52240
Phone: (319) 351-2581
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Reviews
Shanilka
Worth the Walk in the Snow
I was in Iowa craving Thai food and walked 20 minutes in the snow to get to this place
but it was absolutely worth it.
The food was amazing, with a great selection on the menu, and the Thai tea was really good.
The staff were nice, and the overall experience was fantastic. I loved the food and would definitely come back
We had Thai tea (2$ extra without ice )
Basil fried rice and pineapple curry with rice
… moreI was in Iowa craving Thai food and walked 20 minutes in the snow to get to this place
but it was absolutely worth it.
The food was amazing, with a great selection on the menu, and the Thai tea was really good.
The staff were nice, and the overall experience was fantastic. I loved the food and would definitely come back
We had Thai tea (2$ extra without ice )
Basil fried rice and pineapple curry with rice
Georgiana Huynh
If I could give 0 star for this restaurant. I would give them. I had a very disappointing experience at this restaurant today. We tried to order the hot seafood plate with rice by pointing to the picture on the menu. Although we accidentally said the wrong number (we said 18), we clearly pointed to the correct dish and explained exactly what we wanted. On top of that, we made specific dietary requests — no salt, no sugar, and no oil.
Despite all of this, the server insisted that it was our fault for saying the wrong number and tried to charge us for both dishes. That alone was frustrating, but we reluctantly agreed to just take the one we ordered, thinking it would at least be made the way we asked.
Unfortunately, when the food came, it was nothing like what we requested. It was full of salt, sugar, and soaked in oil. Completely the opposite of what we asked for. The owner seemed cold and uncaring, showing no interest in correcting the issue or treating us with respect. She stated she was busy, did not have time to talk to us. It felt like they just didn’t care about their customers at all.
I rarely leave negative reviews, but this experience was upsetting enough that I felt people should know. Bad service, no accountability, and a complete disregard for customer needs.
… moreDespite all of this, the server insisted that it was our fault for saying the wrong number and tried to charge us for both dishes. That alone was frustrating, but we reluctantly agreed to just take the one we ordered, thinking it would at least be made the way we asked.
Unfortunately, when the food came, it was nothing like what we requested. It was full of salt, sugar, and soaked in oil. Completely the opposite of what we asked for. The owner seemed cold and uncaring, showing no interest in correcting the issue or treating us with respect. She stated she was busy, did not have time to talk to us. It felt like they just didn’t care about their customers at all.
I rarely leave negative reviews, but this experience was upsetting enough that I felt people should know. Bad service, no accountability, and a complete disregard for customer needs.
Ricki Goes Out
A big shout of thanks to Mark A Capron for suggesting the most excellent Thai Spice in Iowa City, Iowa
I visited during lunch and experienced excellent professional service and truly tasty authentic cuisine.
The restaurant is not large, I would describe it more as intimate, with small tables arranged in an open dining room.
It is decorated in a way that patrons of Asian restaurants will know well, that being said, I found the table linens to be quite nice.
They are intricately stitched and are comprised of a table covering, placemats, and drink coasters, all very lovely examples of textile art.
The service that day was provided by a tall, quiet young man named Alex.
His service was superb, a model for any server wishing to stand out for professionalism and excellence.
I love the chatty diner waitstaff, I appreciate any server or waitstaff who brings a positive attitude and hustle.
But there is something special about that unobtrusive, polished service, the type where the waitstaff always seems to know what one needs, often a tick before one knows oneself.
Alex displayed the level of service I would normally experience in a fine-dining restaurant in a large city.
It was special, and it made a difference.
Not that I needed a special reason to love my visit!
I enjoyed the lunch special, Kang Keow Wan (Green Curry).
Dried green curry paste simmered with coconut milk, eggplant, and basil leaves. With a choice of chicken, beef, or tofu (I chose chicken)
The taste was rich and deep, quite honestly hard for me to describe accurately.
The curry had the complex spice profile it is known for, and simmering it with the coconut milk gives it a rich body.
I love eggplant in these types of dishes, well, all types really, but in heavily spiced cuisines, the eggplant seems to soak up the flavors wonderfully, providing scrumptious, tender bites full of flavor.
The amount of basil in the dish was perfect, it is a powerful taste and can overpower other flavors with ease.
In this dish it mixed in well with the overall flavor profile, creating a herbal high note that balanced well with the curry/coconut milk flavor.
I also had the lunch special side of two eggrolls, they were a good, crunchy, yummy addition to the plate, and well executed, but not overly special.
I am excited to try more of their cuisine, in fact, I simply must try more of their cuisine, it is authentic and memorable
@RickiGoesOut
If you have the chance give Thai Spice a try and let me know what you think.
…and tell ’em Ricki sent you
… moreI visited during lunch and experienced excellent professional service and truly tasty authentic cuisine.
The restaurant is not large, I would describe it more as intimate, with small tables arranged in an open dining room.
It is decorated in a way that patrons of Asian restaurants will know well, that being said, I found the table linens to be quite nice.
They are intricately stitched and are comprised of a table covering, placemats, and drink coasters, all very lovely examples of textile art.
The service that day was provided by a tall, quiet young man named Alex.
His service was superb, a model for any server wishing to stand out for professionalism and excellence.
I love the chatty diner waitstaff, I appreciate any server or waitstaff who brings a positive attitude and hustle.
But there is something special about that unobtrusive, polished service, the type where the waitstaff always seems to know what one needs, often a tick before one knows oneself.
Alex displayed the level of service I would normally experience in a fine-dining restaurant in a large city.
It was special, and it made a difference.
Not that I needed a special reason to love my visit!
I enjoyed the lunch special, Kang Keow Wan (Green Curry).
Dried green curry paste simmered with coconut milk, eggplant, and basil leaves. With a choice of chicken, beef, or tofu (I chose chicken)
The taste was rich and deep, quite honestly hard for me to describe accurately.
The curry had the complex spice profile it is known for, and simmering it with the coconut milk gives it a rich body.
I love eggplant in these types of dishes, well, all types really, but in heavily spiced cuisines, the eggplant seems to soak up the flavors wonderfully, providing scrumptious, tender bites full of flavor.
The amount of basil in the dish was perfect, it is a powerful taste and can overpower other flavors with ease.
In this dish it mixed in well with the overall flavor profile, creating a herbal high note that balanced well with the curry/coconut milk flavor.
I also had the lunch special side of two eggrolls, they were a good, crunchy, yummy addition to the plate, and well executed, but not overly special.
I am excited to try more of their cuisine, in fact, I simply must try more of their cuisine, it is authentic and memorable
@RickiGoesOut
If you have the chance give Thai Spice a try and let me know what you think.
…and tell ’em Ricki sent you
Kununya Reed
I traveled through this town craving spicy food and found a restaurant that looked promising. I had no expectations, but the food was amazing! As a Thai person, I was impressed, and my picky husband loved the chicken satay I got for our toddler. Truly amazing food!
… moreDan Hansen
Only a 4 in service as it looked like the lone waiter was becoming overwhelmed. He seemed like a pretty good dude. Food was fantastic especially for a carry-out order placed upon arrival. Absolutely sure I do not like the parking; coming, it’s Iowa City, all parking is craaap.
… moreHenry Eicher
First time to this establishment. Had a wonderful experience. The food was delicious. The wait staff friendly. The atmosphere relaxing. This is a small restaurant so the seating is limited. But we were seated right away. We arrived at 6:45 p.m. Beer and wine are served but we opted for water. I ordered the fish cake appetizer. 4 on a plate. It was delicious. My friend ordered Pad Thai with beef and I had the Crabmeat with curry and vegetables. Mine came with white rice. Both dishes were excellent. We ate as much as we could and brought home the leftovers. I highly recommend this place. It was a little hard to find but worth finding.
… moreSunday Goshit
Thai Spice is one, if not the best place to eat in Iowa City. Some friends took us there more than a year ago and we wouldn’t mind going every week. Their Tom Yom soup is amazing. Alex is an amazing host!
… moreDan Maloney
The best Asian food in Iowa City! My wife and I always stop in when we’re in town. She has been to Thailand before and said the food here reminds her of that country. Good service and prices too.
… moreCoopie Cake
Iowa City gem!!!
This place is small, but mighty!
Absolutely incredible Thai food. They buy hand-made noodles & you absolutely cannot beat the flavor & it shows in their dishes.
We religiously order Pad See Ew every time we are in town. They add a little bit of bell pepper as a garnish, but honestly, if they added it into the stir-fry mix with the noodles I would be a happy camper. Such a fun flavor profile. My only gripe is the broccoli florets. Usually it’s served with broccolini or Chinese-style broccoli with the long stems, but it is not a deal-breaker.
This time I went with the Yellow Curry as it is one of my comfort meals! It’s delicious & they allow you to spice your dishes on a 1-5 scale & will bring you extra sambal or a powdered mix to spice it up.
Wonderful.
We never fail to stop here for lunch.
… moreThis place is small, but mighty!
Absolutely incredible Thai food. They buy hand-made noodles & you absolutely cannot beat the flavor & it shows in their dishes.
We religiously order Pad See Ew every time we are in town. They add a little bit of bell pepper as a garnish, but honestly, if they added it into the stir-fry mix with the noodles I would be a happy camper. Such a fun flavor profile. My only gripe is the broccoli florets. Usually it’s served with broccolini or Chinese-style broccoli with the long stems, but it is not a deal-breaker.
This time I went with the Yellow Curry as it is one of my comfort meals! It’s delicious & they allow you to spice your dishes on a 1-5 scale & will bring you extra sambal or a powdered mix to spice it up.
Wonderful.
We never fail to stop here for lunch.
Francis Mosse
There was what appeared to be a rose stem and thorn in the soup: it was hard and dangerous (see picture). When I showed it to the waiter, he took it and left without apologizing. Then several things went wrong with the order. We asked for a hot tea but what they served us was just lukewarm, and we asked for it to be warmed up. Again, no apologies. Then the salad (pictured) was very hot spicy whereas I had asked for level 1. The waiter denied it was too spicy. Finally, the Tom Yum soup wasn’t the kind I had ordered. The place was almost empty which contrasted with the way it was 10 years ago, but we now understand why. Poor service, careless kitchen, customer comes last. We ended up paying over $40 for something we didn’t eat much of.
… more