Thai Spice
25099 Center Ridge Rd, Westlake, OH, 44145
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Address :
25099 Center Ridge Rd
Westlake, OH, 44145 - Phone (440) 835-9228
- Website https://thaispice.weebly.com/index.html
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 3:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch, Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Quiet
Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : No
Dogs Allowed : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
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Pocket V.
Awesome Thai food but even awesomer Boba / Bubble tea!! Will be sure to go many more times.
(5)Toyo M.
Stopped by this place around 8pm on a Sunday evening. Fortunately they closed at 10pm.The place sees to be run "mom and pop" style and the staff are friendly. We went with spring roll, Pho, and a vegetable dish. Overall not bad and gets the job done. My relatives liked the spring roll and vegetable dish. I've tried a lot of Pho dishes, so to me this one is average in my opinion, considering this place is kind of a dual nationality restaurant offering thai and vietnamese dishes.
(3)Cori N.
Really, really yummy thai iced tea. And the portion is huge-which is abnormal! Can't say I'm complaining though! I also had the pho, which was alright, but not the best I've ever had. I enjoyed the broth but I asked for rare beef and it was well done (not to mention, tough). It was really busy so that's probably why that happened, but that doesn't make it okay. I also tried the chicken coconut soup since everyone on Yelp raves about it but I thought it was terrible. The menu says that it's tom kha and I can promise you--it is NOT. I am a tom kha fanatic, and this soup was totally wrong. The chicken was seriously low quality, it was way too sour and the coconut solids had broken. Just in case you're curious, it's really hard to break coconut milk--which probably means it had been made a long time ago. If I hadn't had that terrible soup I would have given this place four stars, but I have to question any Thai restaurant that would have served me that soup.
(3)Cara L.
I unfortunately am one of the rare customers that is giving this place a low rating and review. I wanted to love this place because everyone has written such amazing reviews but I found the food to be just okay. Maybe it's because I live closer to China Town and eat at all those places and I might be picker about my food but I thought the flavor was lacking. My date ordered Pho Steak & Thai Jade Noodle and I ordered the Mango Fried Rice w/ Chicken. I asked for them to add medium spice top my dish which apparently means add no spice at all. Along with no spice I felt the dish wasn't very flavorful. The Thai Jade Noodle was interesting and was probably the best dish out of the three. I have a feeling I will give this place another try only because for the most part everyone has given this place great reviews.
(2)Andy E.
I found this unassuming place tucked into a small strip mall on the west side of Cleveland thanks to my Yelp! compadres...and was impressed! Prompt service, friendly waitstaff, and (most importantly) outstanding Massaman curry shrimp! I'll be back.........
(4)Julie W.
Let's be honest, I don't actually know how legit Thai food is meant to taste. I'm not from the area, but I came across this place by working in the area. The first time I stopped I got the Beef Cashew Pan-Fried Dish. My only complaint was that I asked for it "spicy" which apparently meant no spice at all. I've since learned to ask for it "Thai spicy." Since my first experience I've fallen in love with the Thai string bean and pork dish. Does it taste like Thai food, I have no idea, but it's delicious. Today I went out on a limb and ordered the Beef Green Curry. The spice was phenomenal. I'll be ordering it again. I've only stopped during lunch hours, I can be in and out within 35 min. Overall, I'm very pleased with Thai Spice, and I will continue to be a customer.
(5)Geordie E.
Pretty ok place. But honestly I question a restaurant that combines two very different culinary traditions. That being said, I noticed images of the King of Thailand were missing or were not prominently displayed. The condiments normally found on tables in Thai restaurants were also missing. I went with the Bun dish with beef and added the spring rolls. The spring rolls were used a skin not normally used in Vietnamese Imperial rolls, which are made from rice paper. The beef in this bun dish was tasty, but lacked the familiar flavor I am accustomed to. The nuoc cham was surprisingly good. Over all good.
(2)Ashley L.
I haven't been to Thai Spice recently, but the times that I've eaten there I have truly enjoyed it. It is a clean, soothing atmosphere with reasonably fast and friendly service. I suggest the Thai Yellow Curry (I am a meat-eater, but I get this dish with tofu) Shrimp Summer Rolls with mildly spiced peanut sauce, and the traditional Thai Tea to drink.
(5)Jeff H.
I've been eating here on and off for years, and is a wonderful place! This review isn't for a specific experience... just overall have had very good food at this location. I tend to eat mostly from the vegetarian menu, some of the soups or spring rolls and tofu curries... or the occasional sea food dish. All have been great! Plus it's never too loud or crowded, people are friendly and I've never had very slow service (although it's not super fast, you can tell things are generally made fresh). Not sure how it ranks with 'authentic' Thai (which some Thai friends told me essentially doesn't exist perfectly here in Cleveland), but still very tasty food nevertheless.
(4)Huy P.
This place never fails! I've been coming back here whenever I visit my family. Friendly staff and the price is affordable! If you want a romantic night with your lovely date. Come here! It's peaceful, calm, and a good little getaway. This is the best thai food in town!
(5)Alex W.
Totally a good place for a spicy meal (if you like it hot). Good atmosphere and servers a quick and polite. Definitely roc commend it as a quiet ethic night out.
(5)Jennifer G.
My favorite authentic Thai restaurant so far in Northeast Ohio. Best Pad Thai ever. Service can be a little slow only because they have 2 or 3 servers at any given time. Those women work it though and deserve your generous tip. Great for dining and take out.
(4)Mark L.
Stopped in for lunch because the girlfriend wanted Thai, and we happened to be in the area. It's in an unassuming plaza, but the interior is a bit more welcoming. A quick glance at the yelp reviews steered me away from even trying the pad thai (which is probably the first time I've ever NOT ordered it at a Thai place), and I went with the Mango chicken curry. It wasn't the best but it was good, it was filling, and at under $8 it's a win for me. My girlfriend ordered the beef massaman curry which I don't really like, but she said it was ok if not lacking... something. We also had some summer rolls, which were good although the wrap was really sticky and the shrimp was just a little bit on the small side. They make some bomb ass bubble tea smoothies though. Huge portions, wider variety than your average restaurant, and smooth, delicious boba. Overall, it really wasn't bad, but I can't say I would ever return... at least for anything other than the bubble tea.
(3)April S.
Friendly staff & quiet environment. Delicious food and a wide variety of vegetarian options. Very reasonable lunch prices.
(5)Michele B.
We found this restaurant traveling from Chicago to MA. great dinner and lovely waitress!! Very reasonable price-wise.
(4)Zarina V.
Ate here with a friend. Had the chicken curry soup. It was pretty good, and the portions are big.
(5)Walter Z.
Genuine Thai and Vietnamese cuisine at reasonable prices. What else can you ask for. Had the coconut chicken soup as appetizer and red curry with beef as entre. Colleague ordered pho and another order Pad Thai. We were all very satisfied with our orders.
(5)Benny F.
Bubble tea was good..., Pad Thai was So-So....(actually much better at Mama Fu's) Vietnamese grilled pork salad bowl was better...(but much better at Saigon Grille) I think i'd just use Thai Spice for my bubble tea fix and move along.....
(3)Mehul P.
With great spice, comes great responsibility. That's a key word here for Thai Spice, responsibility. When you pull up to the place, you'll see that it's pretty non-ornate from the facade. Is this an indication of how your food will be? No... not at all. Get inside and be seated in this place that looks like a cross between a banquet hall and a diner. Simple, yet sophisticated. The menu is absolutely inviting and clear to read. If you check out their website, the menus are essentially scans of what you'll see in the restaurant. We went with the vegetarian summer rolls (super crispy and warm), the vegetable pad thai, and tofu pad thai. You can scour the rest of the reviews on how these dishes turn out. I was pretty satisfied with the portion size and flavoring of the tofu pad thai, it was on par with what I usually expect. Responsibility is what earns the fourth star. The waitress was very informed and accommodating in service. I asked for no egg in my tofu pad thai and she took it a step further to inquire whether I wanted fish sauce or not. That kind of sense to ascertain a diner's dietary preference is great service. It's an attention to detail that is greatly appreciated. The food is good, you'll find it comparable to the run-of-the-mill thai places. The spice of life this place will give you is a key attention to your, individual, dining experience.
(4)Erin H.
This place is phenominal. I don't know what people are talking about when they say the food was not spicy enough. They offer 5 levels of spice. I've had at least 5 experiences with this place and trust me -- it's SPICY when you ORDER IT RIGHT. Those reviewers were likely asked what level spice they wanted and did not understand the accent of the person taking their order or did not understand the question. I love spicy food and I've ordered spice levels 2, 3 and 4 and HOLY COW: it's spicy. Even level 2 has some kick. If you want it to burn the paint off your car, order Thai/5 level spice. SPEAK UP PEOPLE! Tell them what you want! Order the spice accordingly and you won't have a problem. We go to the one on Center Ridge in River. The Drunken/Crazy Noodle, Pad See You, Chicken steamed pot stickers, mango fried rice and curry dishes are just SO very good. Addictively good. My sister is a nurse working nearby and bought me a gift certificate for this place at Mother's Day because I raved so much after trying it (her nursing staff loves it too). This is FAR better than Thai Spice in Westlake. There was a Siam Orchid in Westlake for such a sadly brief time but nobody found it way down almost by Porter and Center Ridge so they went out of business. This is a nice replacement for Siam Orchid for those of you who are missing it. I hope more people discover Brown Sugar Thai and keep it in business. It too is in a bad location -- easy to miss it. Well worth the trip.
(5)Stacie C.
I love this place. I get takeout Pho on a regular basis and have had dinner in the dining room a few times too. Very nice people and excellent Thai food!
(5)Shannon C.
I just can't get enough of this place, I'm addicted. The service is always on time, the food quality is up there and the taste is consistently delicious. I have never dined in, but I come in at least once or twice a week for take out. With so many delicious options, why not? I can personally recommend the shrimp and chicken wonton soup, siab ribs, spring rolls, pad thai (spicy and regular), red and yellow curry and the Vietnamese rice bowl (the pork is just excellent, then again so is the chicken). Let's talk pho, which is one of my favorite things to order on a cold day. Their standard beef and chicken is good, I always get mine spicy. But they have a chicken curry pho with potatoes, carrots, sweet potatoes in a coconut milk curry broth. This is now my favorite pho I have had. If you like pho and curry it's a no brain-er. I don't like anything with Thai basil in it, just too strong of an herb for my taste. You might like it, just wanted to throw that out there as a tip. Now I have half of my office addicted as well. My favorite lunch in Westlake and it's still only $7. But this is also a great dinner option too, $10-$15 is a great price and even better value. Yum.
(5)Sara B.
I love Thai food and am so excited to move closer to this little gem. I've only had it once, but the curry was a touch spicy and deliciously coconutty. My husband loved the Pad Thai and he ate every last bite, he is a selfish, selfish man. We only got the take out, but the restaurant seemed nice. I can't wait to make it my go to carry out place!
(4)Olga S.
Adding up a star for deliciousness...coconuts and beef soups are out of this world good! Plus Halloween is over, funky girl is gone and place radiates cultural warmth...I am willing to add another star but only if shabby Greyhound station-look-a-like decor changes. Please consider.
(4)Emily F.
I have yet to dine here, but I've tried the bubble tea and bubble slushies and they are FANTASTIC! Tons of flavors: stawberry, strawberry banana, cappachino, cantaloupe, honeydew, durian, coconut, pina colada, green apple, peach, mango, green tea, milk tea, jazmin green tea, jazmin milk tea, almond milk tea, mango tea, lychee tea, passion fruit tea, endless options. You can walk right in, order your tea or slushies and walk right out! $3.50 for a large (one size only) If you haven't tried bubble tea, your missing out! If your in the mood for something different, fun and delicious get a bubble tea or slushy!!!
(4)Phil C.
Decided to give it another try after a not too impressive experience. Went there for dinner last night. Food was ok, nothing to rave about. I had the grilled pork chop rice dish, it was at best luke warm. My problem with that place during both experiences was that the service is SUPER SLOW. We arrive around 715 and out dinner came around 840 (no exaggeration). There were about 7 or 8 table occupied during that time and there were about 3 waitresses working. They asked us for our beverage order about 15 minutes after we sat down. Then another 15 minutes later asked us what we wanted to eat which the food took almost an hour to arrive. I really wanted to tell them to just forget about it and go somewhere else. Anyway, we didn't leave until after 9. I have never been to a restaurant with services this slow before. I will not be going there for a third time.
(1)Ron R.
Whenever I have Thai at a place I haven't visited before, I have to try the Panang Curry. Thai Spice does not have the best Panang that I have eaten, but it is very good. The curry itself is a bit creamier and more peanut flavored than I have had in the past, which I really liked. While this is based on only one visit, Thai Spice has delicious food for very reasonable prices!
(4)Jacqueline D.
I had the panang curry and pad thai. Both were delicious and the service was great. I like how the panang curry had kaffir lime leaves which was a great touch that not many thai places have.
(4)Puneet G.
We came here because we were at Huntingdon Beach in Cleveland and this was the closest Thai on Yelp with a decent rating. The food was much better than the 3.5 stars. Authentic and delicious
(5)Chintan S.
I m writing after multiple visits to this place. First few times were a great overall experience. Last two times have been average in terms of food. Did they change chefs? Seating and ambience are great. I love that there is no TV. Plenty of booths and two-seater's for couples. Service has been great every time. I have tried 75% of their vegetarian menu. Quality of food is good every time. Couple months ago we went in group of 9. We all ordered variety of different dishes. Most of them tasted similar. Last time we ordered takeout for 5. No one liked the taste of their food. Maybe they do have a new chef.
(4)Heather W.
I usually get the tofu pho and Thai tea or Vietnamese coffee. I've also had the shrimp spring rolls. All good! It is Americanized Thai food. It is close to work and there are not a ton of options in Westlake. The staff had always been pleasant.
(4)Sally B.
Always get a good meal there. Friendly service. I love the eggplant. Mailer coupons make prices even better.
(4)Murray R.
Getting better, Thai Spice. Sweet Basil kitchen was closed at 9 pm(seriously considering a star deduction). That afforded us the chance to try this place again. Tofu pad thai was on point. Crispy tofu triangles, not mush, in a heaping helping of noodles. Spring rolls were excellent and tasted like pork. Don't tell the wife, she didn't notice. Tempura vegetable app was alright but not stupendous. I had the green apple bubble tea, she the strawberry. WAY better in slushie form. Oh well, live and learn. The host was very nice and got our to-go order together in under twenty minutes. And open until 9:30.
(4)Jesse B.
Red curry chicken is delish. My last visit I ordered the coconut shrimp and was really impressed. The batter was loaded with fresh coconut and they give you a generous portion (8-9 I think). I wasn't impressed with the glass noodle soup but everyone else really liked it. The staff are extremely friendly and have always had my take out orders ready for me.
(4)Paul V.
The Panang Curry was excellent and the Toong Tong appetizer was wonderfully unexpected! Delicious.
(4)L R.
We drove a bit to try this place out due to some rave Yelps! So the fact that I had high expectations, and yet was still happily surprised makes this place a Favorite and a Must Return. I made a checklist of recommendations on my phone and ordered our way through several that sounded tasty. We knew we liked curry and Asian food, and so we knew we were likely to enjoy this cuisine. We got Thai Bubble Tea and the Strawberry Bubble Smoothie. I had no idea what to expect with these but *SPOILER ALERT* we discovered the "bubbles" are tapioca in the drinks. Weird, and I think I like it! (Just beware of sucking up the last bits of tapioca through your straw with no drink... the last bubble shot down my throat like a Luge Track Olympian...) Both were very tasty. Appetizers we split were the Wonton Cream Cheesy Thingamabobs (sorry, too lazy to look it up)... YUM. Also the Summer Rolls with Peanut Sauce. Light (like a good appetizer!) and YUM. We kept both the sauces which I may or may not have just had spoonfuls of while waiting for our entrees. We also had the Coconut Chicken Soup which I LOVED. I could do with some right now! *Side Note* As a Fan of coconut and an Intolerant of Lactose, I enjoyed that most (if not all???) of the creamy dishes are creamified with Coconut Milk. Oh, happy, gut! I got the Red Curry (which made a second super tasty leftover meal later) and thoroughly enjoyed it. My hubby got the Siam Seafood and enjoyed it as well. The only difficulty will be deciding whether to try anything new next time, or ordering it all the same again!
(5)Erin O.
I mean... it's ok. The inside is better than some of our local Thai Establishments (not *nearly* as nice as Banana Blossom though). It kind of has a chain restaurant feel though. The food was mediocre.... not a lot of flavor. However - the bubble tea and thai iced tea were super delish.
(2)Maureen S.
Thai and Vietnamese food are some of my favorite style of cuisine. This spot is great for an inexpensive tasty lunch, is clean, with pretty good service and easy parking. Very friendly and tasty food!
(5)Sarah Z.
There are no Thai people in sight. This is the applebees of thai. Such a shame. The food was pretty awful. I'm a little embarrassed for the owner Lemongrass is so good but this place is really bad. I think I will be sticking to the hole in the wall Thai Kitchen to get my Thai fix. It's cheaper and the food is far superior to this culinary disaster. Don't eat here. There are any number of better Thai restaurants in the area.
(1)Jessica W.
This was on January 11, 2013. We hadn't been here for a long while, but since it was just my dad and me, we decided on Thai. Since Siam Orchid closed, we weren't sure about where to go but I noticed Thai Spice had a Gluten free menu, and that clinched it. Thai Spice is in a strip mall with Stein Mart and the outside is very blah, but that just shows not to judge a book by its cover. Inside, there was more decoration than I remember from my previous visits, with lots of plants and art. I got the gluten free menu and my dad got the regular. Now, I did notice some things on the menu that didn't seem like they could possibly be GF in this type of family owned place, but I just stuck with what I knew to be gluten free. Thus, the Chicken Coconut Soup and the Pad Thai. Dad also went for the soup as well as the Masaman Curry with tofu and some hot tea. The soup came out (and I took pictures, how hipster), and despite its simple appearance, it is full of flavors like lemongrass, galangal, lime, a bit of chili, and of course coconut milk. The chicken is plentiful enough, though I would probably get this stuff for just the broth. Mmmmm. A bit later, dinner came out (more of a take your time place), and both dishes were good. The Pad Thai was good, though it is difficult to rate when it is such a common dish. I noticed no flaws, and if there are only 3 pieces of shrimp, there was plenty of chicken. Of course the tail shells were left on, which I always dislike, but it wasn't too messy taking them off. Dad's curry, which I briefly tried, was yummy and comforting. I probably could have stood the heat in it, but you never know. I had been thinking of ordering it when I found dad had decided on it. It was a nice, mostly quiet supper, with yummy food full of spices and a better atmosphere than before. The staff was pleasant and filled my water frequently, though I suppose I would have appreciated a pitcher or carafe at our table. And I will be back for more Thai food when it is dad and me again.
(4)Jessica I.
This is our go-to takeout place because of the proximity to our neighborhood, so I can't speak to the quality of recent service, because it's been ages since I have actually eaten on the premises. Food is generally very good. I'm a fan of their chicken coconut soup, which has a little heat. My husband usually goes for the duck choo chee or jade noodles. In warmer weather, I like the mango shrimp salad and a bubble tea (with pearls, of course). We have found recently that the takeout time is a bit on the slow side, so we've learned to plan for it. They could definitely be speedier.
(3)Lisa G.
I have been wanting to go to Thai Spice for a year now and finally went tonight. We had a wonderful dinner! I had the Pad Thai. It is not as sweet as other places I have had it, and I really enjoyed that. My dinning companion had the Cashew Chicken. Wow what a generous portion! We started our dinner with the Spring Rolls. They were wonderful, and the dipping sauce is to die for. The staff was very friendly. I can not wait to go back.
(4)Josie d.
This is the second time that I've gotten take-out on a Monday here and it will be the last. Maybe the weekends are better, but the Monday cook appears to have a fear of frying. The crab wontons were tasty, but a little pale. The Vietnamese crepe was inedible. The crepe was so undercooked that it had no color at all and tasted like floury paste. The filling tasted like it had been microwaved (ever so briefly).Maybe the crepe was, too. There was no trace of coconut flavor in the crepe or any seasonings of any kind in either the crepe or the filling. One star for the fresh herbs and lettuce in a separate container and the bright dressing/sauce. Where have you people who gave this place 5 stars been eating? This is the first time I've posted a terrible review, but I had to throw my food away! Last time I only threw half of it away because I was hungry and the vegetables were edible. I don t think I have the stomach for a third strike.
(1)Dan S.
It's with a sad heart that I'm having to downgrade my previous review of Thai Spice. The last three times I've eaten their food I've noticed that the quality has slipped. For instance the shrimp in my pad thai having that "fishy" smell and not being de-veined, the summer rolls having overcooked vermicelli, and tom yum goong being very bland. Maybe it's just me, but these are simple things that a Thai restaurant should have under control. It's a bummer, too, because I work very nearby and loved having them as a lunchtime dining option.
(2)Matt A.
Not enough "spice". I ordered pad thai, I never order pad thai spicy but I expect it to have flavor. This was bland :(
(3)Mary S.
I was so excited when I saw they had bubble tea so my husband and I stopped in one afternoon around 4ish knowing nothing about the place (and not even checking yelp first). They weren't busy at all as only one table was full...and yet we had to wait 15 minutes for our tea. It was amazingly delicious however and the cashier/waitress was really friendly but I have to take a star off for the crazy long wait.
(4)Marie B.
They have a wonderful gluten free menu. My food was delicious. It is wonderful to have a quick Asian place by my house that I can call and get gf food I trust within 15 minutes.
(4)E P.
Some of the best Thai in Cleveland, with tons of veg options. Something happened here that's never happened at any other Thai restaurant I've been to: when I placed my order (the vegetable pad thai and the string beans and tofu) the waitress asked me -- before I could say anything else -- if fish sauce was OK! I said, "Actually, I was about to ask you if we could have it without." And she said, "Yes, no problem." That was a sign that they get it when I say "vegetarian.' (Did they lie to me? I don't think so.) That said, the food was excellent. Flavorful ad perfectly seasoned. The servings were big but not huge; we still had some leftovers to take home. Overall a really great place for truly veg Thai food. The tempura vegetable appetizer was great too, with lots of chunky vegetables in just the right amount of batter. My only problem was with the service. While the servers were extremely friendly they were also pretty inattentive. I saw lots of waving to get their attention (me included).
(4)Josh W.
We're regulars to this place because the service is fantastic, atmosphere is casual and the curry's are great. If I had any complaint, it would be with the Beef Pho. The beef is always over cooked to my taste and the broth a little bland. I highly recommend this place.
(4)Millennium M.
I have been here twice in two days. What is it saying about me and this place? Anyway, there is a new dish that is not on the menu yet. It's called Bun Bo Hue (#1). It literally means beef noodle from Hue - a central place in Vietnam. Very tasty and I think it's better than Pho here because it's an authentic dish. I always enjoy their Vietnamese dishes such as Grill Shrimp(#3)/Pork (#2) with vermicelli noodle - you could add spring rolls with this dish also. Grill pork with steam rice (#4) is good also. Their Siams ribs on the appetizers menu is surprisingly good. And of course the bubble tea is not advertised well enough by the staff. I recommend first timers try #4 for a basic Vietnamese dish. I have all my friends try it and they all love it ever since. The #'s are my ranking of the dishes from Thai Spice.
(4)Michael P.
Delicious traditional Thai food at a reasonable price. I highly recommend!
(4)Nicholas K.
Easily our favorite Viet/Thai mom n pop on West Side. All the Apps are terrific. Try the Shrimp in a Blanket- very simple & sweet. Mango Curry is premier entree, not Pad Thai. Shrimp Fried Rice is a solid choice. I could eat the $9 Vietnamese Rice Plate 7 days a week. Try it w/ Pork and/or Shrimp. Owners are former Lemongrass Chef & his wife, a hard-working & dear woman - but restaurant is understaffed at times when their college age daughters are not around to help. Your patience will be rewarded.
(5)Meg H.
My favorite Thai is back in my home town, however, I thoroughly enjoyed my chicken pad thai. The salty sweetness was right on. It is a simple staple of the ciusine but can easily turn wrong.
(4)Sarah S.
Let me just say that I love Thai food. I've had take-out from here quite a few times, but have never sat down and eaten. The first couple times I liked it and thought that the food was decent enough. The last time I had it though, I was very disappointed. I had the Pad Thai and it was extremely dry. The chicken was way overcoooked and the dish tasted flavorless to me. I will say that they have very good spring rolls and i've always been satisfied with them, but I think it may be time to find another Thai place in town.
(3)Carrie S.
This place has good pad thai and other dishes, the portions could be a tad bigger in my opinion but the food is always tasty. We typically call in our order and pick it up to go since we live close by so I can't speak to the decor or service. All in all, a great westside thai option!
(4)Hector R.
I have to say Thai Spice was not what I expected. I must agree with a review I read before I ordered from here. It is like a fast food Thai restaurant. There is nothing authentic about it at all. I ordered the Seafood fried rice and it tasted fishy and smelled fishy. There was nothing fresh about it at all. The tofu triangles were burnt and the sauces for my meals were cold. I expected to walk into a authentic Thai experience but all I got was a McDonalds experience. I will never go there again. I'm not a picky eater and I don't accept throwing food away. Most of the time if the food is bad I'll eat it now and taste it later just for the nutrient value but I had to force this food down. Too bad..... I really wanted too enjoy it. I must saythis, It was extremely quiet when I walked in to pick up my food because no one was there
(1)Tina N.
Not too shabby for Westlake! I enjoyed mostly the waitstaff of this restaurant. A very friendly vietnamese woman. The woman was taken by surprised that I was vietnamese my self and offered me a job right on the spot--but sadly, I told her I was only visiting the Cleveland area for a few days. Food: I got the Thai Basil Fried Rice with Seafood---it was very delicious. The owners are Vietnamese...and do a pretty decent job of cooking Thai food. They do have bubble tea here. Thai Tea--was not made. It was one of those powder package thai tea. Mango Sticky rice was also good too. Very clean restaurant.
(4)Donna H.
Is Thai Spice a victim of its own success? It seems like so much could go right here: but tonight, dinner took three hours, and while my Thai Jade Noodles were good, my husband's noodle bowl was just okay, and the curries our friends had seemed sweeter than necessary. We ordered three appetizers, which was a mistake; the fried Siam rolls and gyoza were held in the kitchen until our Siam ribs were ready. The result? They were cold and a little soggy. Did I mention that dinner took three hours? We had a nice time because the conversation at our table was good, but got no real explanation from the staff about the delays. I want Thai Spice to be at the top of its game, the kind of restaurant I'm happy to drive out of my way to visit. We've enjoyed previous visits here enough to recommend it to friends, but I'm not sure it's detour-worthy anymore with so many other better places to eat in Northeast Ohio.
(2)Stephen S.
Many Happinesses!!! Great Thai food, wonderful people, and a really good price, and BYOB.... yep, this is the kind of small business that SHOULD be rated well on Yelp and Urbanspoon. Stop reading reviews and check it out. Reminder, it's BYOB! They have some beer (2 I think), but no wine. Be smart and just bring your own party. In fact, I think I am going to go here right now.
(4)Chris M.
Decent place for a quiet meal on the road. Their bubble tea was really good, lots of flavors.
(3)Lsev-efive-osev Y.
Descent little spot. KInd staff, maybe short staffed on weekend however. Took a minute to get meal (wasn't even half a house yet). Since this is Thai and vietnamese...not bad. The thai tea was strong (cigarette like after taste). lbs of ice watered it down, that helped. Not milky as other places. Pad thai was missing something, a little strong on flavoring sauce. Spicey Thai basil with two chili pepper rating was least bit mild. barely tasted basil. Overall descent place to eat, but expect almost like thai food. Big Ting!!! for not having Jasmine rice.
(3)Gini J.
When we first moved to Cleveland, there was a dearth of Thai dining, and what there was didn't really impress us. Places like Thai Spice have come in to fill that void, for which I am very grateful. The evening we ate here the dining room was almost empty, though a brisk take-out business kept the waitresses busy. My husband pronounced the coconut shrimp some of the best he'd ever eaten. My red curry was tasty and spicy without too much heat - if you like it hot, be sure to speak up. The dining room is nothing special and has a bit of a diner feel, but it's clean and pleasant. In all, a good place for a quick Thai meal.
(4)Tam V.
Terrible service but great food. I wasn't a fan of their tom yum soup though, just wasn't spicy enough. Besides that, the pad thai and spring rolls were great. The plus side, they have a vegetarian menu! I went here with some friends and they all enjoyed their meals, especially the summer rolls. The Vietnamese dish was lacking but that was expected but I am happy to see that they are serving vietnamese crepes. Overall, pretty good but I hope the service gets much better.
(4)Dan L.
I've eaten at Thai Spice twice in the last week. Once with my wife and once solo. I've got to tell you that I don't take the time to write many reviews but this place is deserving of my time to give kudos. On both occasions the service was over the top and the food was exceptional! Lulu and I don't recall the other waitress are very helpful with explanations and suggestions. My next visit will be to share this fabulous find with some friends! Enjoy! Dan
(4)Kevin L.
Quiet. Not much as far as atmosphere goes. Could barely hear the Asian music in the background. Wanted to try the bubble tea but prices were a bit steep on the entrees so we skipped on them. Had panang curry with chicken for $12.50 which for that price I felt the portions were just too small. My girlfriend had orange chicken, tasty but again small portions for the price. We would return but feel there has to be better Thai food out there especially for the prices here.
(3)Nicole M.
We knew that this might not be a fiery explosion of authentic Thai when we spotted a massive doddering of geriatrics bumbling out the door onto the sidewalk in front. Alas, our fears were realized when we discovered that Thai Spice offers tasty, but really Americanized Thai food. My panang curry tasted nice, but it was not spicy. It contained a good amount of chicken, but a paltry amount of veggies. Mon cher chou ordered the green beans and chicken. His sauce was essentially the same with the addition of cashews. There were more veggies in that-- nicely crisp-tender green beans and green pea pods. The peanut sauce was a bit too sweet and thick. It all tasted fine, but it was not the authentic stuff that you can get at places like Thai Hut or Thai Kitchen. It was definitely blanded down for American tastes. The stand out here was the summer roll appetizer. Thai Spice nailed it! They got it just right-- slightly more vermicelli than greens, a few basil leaves, a few plump, juicy shrimp and a tender, freshly prepared wrapper. Perfect. The sauce was really good, but less spicy than I would have liked it. The jasmine rice was also well done-- nicely steamed and fragrant. The atmosphere is very, very clean and neat-- pretty, too. The service is friendly and polite. After trying the summer roll, I have the feeling that Thai Spice could kick it up a notch if it wanted to. I want them to!
(3)David L.
We love Thai Spice! Delicious Thai cuisine, good portion sizes, friendly staff, and BUBBLE TEA! What more do you need?
(4)Amber S.
I've been craving pho ever since I left New Orleans, where the Vietnamese community can make a mean bowl. I've heard great things about the restaurants on the East Side of Cleveland, but I'm not there. And I don't have a lot of money to drive there. SO! I heard about Thai Spice and a friend and I tried it out for lunch. There were only two or three other groups there, but the interior is nicely lit, clean and quiet. The service was fairly quick even though only one employee seemed to be servicing the entire area. We ordered summer rolls, which were good but not amazing, and I had my beloved Pho while Anna ordered the a noodle dish with jade in the name. She liked it, and it was spiced to her liking (as she had requested when ordering). The prices are fairly cheap. I'd give the place four stars, but we were never asked if we wanted to try one of the supposedly delicious bubble teas, or shown a menu with them listed on it. So I'll go back and give it another try. Definitely drop by if you're in the neighborhood!
(3)Jason F.
I have traveled the great lakes area seeking the greatest thai food and can say conclusively that the greatest thai food cannot be found at this establishment. While the service was acceptable, the decor was easy on the eyes, and the menu give the restaurant points for having staff that know how to use publishing software, the food lacks intensity. Typically when I dine at a newly found thai restaurant, the first entree that I get is Pa Nang Curry. In addition, I ask for extra spicyness. The Pa Nang Curry from the restaurant Thai Spice was bland and watery. The rice wasn't the worst rice that I had this week, but it certainly didn't win the restaurant any points. I give this restaurant 3 stars because I recognize that not all patrons appreciate spicy food, and therefore I shouldn't hold restaurants up to my high standards... but if I did, it'd be a two star restaurant.
(3)Lisa H.
Suburban Deliciousness!!!! The restaurant is nestled away on one end of Stein-Mart Plaza. It's authentic Vietnamese and Thai food that's really close to me- saves me a trip downtown. Don't skip the Thai Coffee- it's perfectly sweetened with condensed milk and offers the most delicious aroma. THE SHRIMP AND CHICKEN WONTON SOUP IS THE BEST- PERFECTLY SEASONED AND COMFORTING on a chilly fall/winter day. It has become my version of "grandma's chicken noodle soup." :D The summer rolls were very fresh and meshed well with their peanut/hoisin sauce- nothing too special though. I tried their steak pho soup, which was good (OF COURSE NOT AS GREAT AS SUPERIOR PHO- but for a suburban Thai/Vietnamese restaurant good) They gave us plenty of bean sprouts and lime to squeeze into the soup with siracha and hoisin. I was a little disappointed with the Broken Rice there- maybe because I got the chicken version. The chicken was slightly tangy and sweet, but not as marinated and as well seasoned as it should have been. The rice, cucumber, pickle, and carrots were very good. The rice had a nice sticky consistency, as Broken Rice should. Again, my palate is probably a little discriminatory since Superior Pho's Broken Rice. The service was speedy and very accommodating. The waitresses were very nice and patient as we decided what to get. The atmosphere is quiet and relaxing. The decor reminds you of colonial Vietnam or Thailand with the wrought iron and exotic flower decor. They have a set of ornate candle lamps hanging from the wall. Several buddhas and an antique trunk adorning the waiting area with several comforting chairs. The meals are relatively inexpensive. We even go take out to go with our dinner and were completely stuffed at the end, spending only 42.00 after dinner and take out (including 3 appetizer soups, 1 appetizer, steak pho soup, broken rice, a thai coffee + tapioca pearls, and another pho soup (to-go) . Next time, I'll try the pad thai or pineapple rice. YOU MUST MUST GET THE SHRIMP AND CHICKEN WONTON SOUP. its DEEELLLLLLIIIIICCCCIIIIIOUUUUUSSSS!!! and the waitresses will make you feel welcomed and at home :).
(4)David W.
Only have one hang up about hi spice which is the fact that thy don't deliver. Other than that it's wonderful. They have a section for vegetarian items, a great variety of appetizers and entrees. The service has always been great and it's a clean and quiet atmosphere.
(5)Jen M.
TOTAL GEM! Wow. We stumbled across this place after spending the day in the West 'burbs. I ordered the Panang Curry with chicken and the boyfriend ordered the Pad Thai. We are HUGE fans of Mint Cafe in Coventry and we honestly didn't think we'd ever find something like like as much but we have to say that Thai Spice is every bit as good as Mint Cafe. Service was excellent. We will definitely go back.
(5)Cleve F.
I will definitely eat at Thai Spice again! The food was very good. We started with the Summer Rolls - one vegetarian and one regular with shrimp. These were spot on and very good! We got the Lemon Grass Soup - very nice balance - with lots of flavor. I got the Thai string beans with Tofo -- this was outstanding. Tofu was cooked to perfection! My companion got the Seafood Basil Fried Rice ... he got it extra hot and they spiced it up perfect for him. I tried it and it was outstanding! The only thing I wasn't a fan on was the Jasmine green tea... not really good. Service was outstanding! Also the place seems very clean! This location had several restaurants with really bad reputations -- all that disappears after experiencing Thai Spice!
(4)Lia M.
Mostly great because it's Thai food on the Westside, although it serves Vietnamese, too. While enjoyable, this place is nothing special. The ambiance was calming and generically "Asian." The restaurant was empty and quiet (only recently opened?). The food was fresh and standard-Thai-delicious. I regret not ordering the summer rolls as I hear they're great. I went there for lunch with coworkers, and recommend it for that purpose. It's worth going to if you're in the area and looking for something easy and tasty, but probably not worth planning a day around.
(3)Julie T.
My mom and I were craving Thai in a very bad way. We didn't want to go over to the east side because we didn't want to deal with all of the new construction so we decided to check out Thai Spice. We are so glad that we did. Great Thai food is no longer exclusive to the other side of town. I had the chicken coconut soup and the chicken red curry. The soup was piping hot and delicious. The red curry was as good as any I've had. My mom went with pad Thai and was pleasantly surprised by the flavor. Our craving for Thai was happily satisfied. We will definitely go back and probably soon.
(5)C.J. S.
It was o.k. Just o.k. I guess I'm spoiled by really great Thai food in big portions at Mekong River restaurant on Lee road near Coventry. That is my to go place for Thai/Cambodian food. The price at Thai spice was high, portions were very little, and I basically filled up on white rice. The dish I ordered was mango curry. The curry was very watery. The servers were really really nice though, and it's in Westlake, so those are 2 pluses. Also, the atmosphere was really nice as well. I'm sure they will bring in lots of customers because of those things, but not me. It was an A-O.K. experience.
(3)Kevin P.
Love the chicken curry soup. Athough the dishes I have tried have not been overly spicy, the quality of ingredients is high and portion size is good. I add my own red pepper sauce to give it a kick. The people there are super friendly too.
(4)A R.
Just ate there. Clean place and the service was outstanding! Excellent menu choices. I would definitely go again.
(4)Nancy H.
Food was very good, we had the chicken dumplings, spring rolls, red curry chicken and pad Thai. Nicely spiced. Service was wonderful. My friend and I met there to plan our trip to Thailand and our waitress was informative, friendly and gave us some great travel tips. We're looking forward to going back and learning more to prepare us for our trip
(4)Teressa M.
Nice staff..had the thai string bean with chicken and lemon grass soup. Very good!
(4)Jason S.
I agree with the last reviewer and I can say the Summer rolls are fantastic. As far as I know this is the only Thai place in the Area and on the outside it is pretty plain but the food is authentic and very tasty. I have beed here 4 times over the past couple of months and had stuck to the Traditional Pad Thai. This last time I went I had the Mango Chicken and I have to say I was extremely pleased. Great flavors, don't be put off by the store front or the lack of patrons, it usually isnt busy til around 7pm. Great Food good service and reasonable prices. I would recommend to any Thai Food lover in the Westlake area that doesnt want to travel to Berea.
(4)Kimberly C.
I ordered takeout from Thai Spice on the way home from work last night. It had been one of those days where I started looking at the clock on my computer at 10am, wishing it was 6 already. I called in my order when I was about 20 minutes away and was quoted the same amount of time for pickup. And true to their word, they were bringing my order up from the kitchen as I was walking in the door. Points to Thai Spice for punctuality! There is nothing that irritates me more when I am tired and just want to go home than waiting an extra 10 minutes than quoted for takeout. I ordered the Pad Thai and my boyfriend ordered the garlic beef. As I mentioned before, my boyfriend is an Asian food snob. I always get nervous trying new Asian restaurants with him because if one little thing is wrong (my god, they put mushrooms in Mongolian beef?! How DARE they! That's not authentic!) I hear about it for the rest of the meal. And I was in no mood for that last night. But luckily he was happy with his garlic beef. The quality of beef was good, and the sauce had a great flavor. My Pad Thai was...ok. I was in such a rush ordering, I didn't specify how spicy I wanted it. But then again, the girl taking my order didn't ask either. So I guess she just assumed I wanted it mild. And mild it was. All the ingredients were fresh and good, but it was missing some kick. I would order it again, but next time I'll make sure to ask for it hot. The Siam rolls we got were tasty little treats and the summer rolls were pretty good too. The only issue I had is that she packed the summer rolls in with our hot food, so they were a little warm by the time we got home. I prefer my summer rolls chilled. All in all, not bad for a suburban Thai place.
(3)J M.
Restaurant is nice and clean. We were a large group of 7 and told the waitress we were going to do the meal "family-style". Disappointing that she did not guide us or maybe it's because the chef is not creative... out of the 7 entrees, 5 of them had exactly the same sauce!
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