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About
Thai Spice San Jose
Welcome to Thai Spice San Jose, a haven for Thai food enthusiasts located at 1102 Bird Ave. #10, San Jose, CA 95125. With a devoted following of locals and rave reviews highlighting its exceptional flavors and cozy atmosphere, this gem is not to be missed.
First, let’s talk about the dishes that truly define this restaurant. The appetizers set the stage beautifully. Start your culinary journey with the classic Egg Rolls, available in either pork or a vegetarian option, paired deliciously with plum sauce. For a fresher take, the Fresh Rolls come highly recommended, featuring a vibrant mix of rice noodles, green lettuce, and herbs—perfectly encapsulating the essence of Thai cuisine.
- Egg Rolls: Pork or vegetarian, served with plum sauce – $11.95
- Fried WonTon: Crispy ground chicken wrapped in wonton – $11.95
- Fresh Rolls: Rice paper rolls filled with shrimp or tofu – $11.95
Moving onto the seafood offerings, the restaurant shines with dishes such as the Seafood with Thai Basil, which tantalizes with a spicy chiligarlic sauce. The Panang Seafood, a gluten-free delight, showcases a rich coconut milk base that harmonizes beautifully with the fresh ingredients.
- Seafood with Thai Basil: Sautéed seafood with bell pepper and Thai basil – $22.95
- Panang Seafood: Gloriously spicy with a luscious red curry – $22.95
Now, if you gravitate towards noodles and rice, you’re in for a treat. The Pad Thai, a gluten-free classic, is a well-executed favorite, while the Pad Se Ew delivers wonderfully chewy texture with its large flat rice noodles. Be sure to explore the Spicy Spaghetti (Ke Mao), for those who seek a spicy twist on traditional Italian pasta!
- Pad Thai: Fried Thai noodles with egg and tofu – $17.95
- Spicy Spaghetti: Vibrant flavors of chili and garlic – $17.95
But it’s not just the outstanding dishes that make the experience memorable. As customer Leti J. succinctly puts it, “Bomb Food- great service.” The ambience is inviting, perfect for a casual meal or a romantic dinner date. Customers appreciate the attention to detail in both service and dining space, as noted by Purva D., who loved the cozy decor and attentive staff.
If you’re looking for good comfort food, you’ll find it here. As noted by Claudia M., the Panang Curry, paired with jasmine rice, offers a sweet yet complex flavor experience. The portion sizes, generous and fulfilling, ensure that diners are well-served. It's this combination of quality, service, and atmosphere that makes Thai Spice San Jose a must-visit.
In a world where restaurants constantly come and go, Thai Spice San Jose stands as a testament to the beauty of consistent and delicious Thai cuisine. Whether you’re a longtime fan or a first-time visitor, there’s a delightful dish waiting for you to discover.
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“ Bomb Food- great service. Loved that they were accommodating their employees. So cute and clean in there. ”
“ This is now my favorite Thai restaurant. All of their food is delicious, flavorable and they don't skimp on ingredients like many other Thai restaurants do. Last night I ordered for pick up. I love Panang Curry so that was my choice for the evening. When I clicked on the item to order, I noticed they offered rice, salad and the soup of the day for an extra $6. I jumped on that! The salad was a green salad with peanut dressing, the soup was a spicy coconut soup with vegetables and of course the Jasmine rice is always perfect with curry. The Panang curry is sweeter than red curry. Their version is absolutely delicious. It is filled with yummy ingredients, which also includes the Thai basil which I love as it adds such a yummy flavor. Chicken was my choice and there was a lot in my dish. Perfectly seasoned and cooked. Absolutely delicious. It was the perfect way to end a very rainy cold day with no power in the house. Picked it up and came home to power and still kept those candles burning for the perfect ambiance in a storm. Thai food is good comfort food. This restaurant serves up the best. ”
“ The green curry was warm and delicious and enough portions for two people. The total cost was about $21 for the rice and curry. The service was fast and they kept checking in on us and asking us if we wanted water or anything else. The ambiance is relaxing and a good spot for a date and cozy vibes. The interior decorations are soothing! ”
“ This is quite good food. I've driven past this place a lot, but finally decided to check it out and was pleased. It's fairly quiet for an early dinner, but is doing a fantastically busy takeout service over on the other end of the counter. ”
“ I have been coming to this restaurant (both the SJ and LG location) for years after a friend introduced me to it when I first moved up to the bay area. It has always been a favorite of mine and I've introduced many friends to dine here. The food is consistently good and flavorful. Whatever you get, it's usually pretty good. The only complaint I would have is that it's never spicy enough for me - no matter how spicy, extra spicy, thai spicy, really spicy I ask for my food to be - it's always kind of okay spicy. I have no idea why I can't get it made spicy enough for me - but it seems to be good for everyone else I go with, so I guess it's fine. Service is usually pretty quick. During the "to-go" only years, my food was always ready when I ordered for pick-up. When dining in, the atmosphere is quiet and calm, with the occasional big groups making big group noise - no big deal. I always have to have the papaya salad and usually rotate between the green beans with beef, spicy catfish, pumpkin or duck yellow curry, pad thai, pad seew and tom yum soup. Once in awhile, I'll opt for one of the other main entrees, but I tend to stick to the ones I've mentioned above as they are consistently good. I love when we go as a big group so I can order other dishes and try them as well. ”
“ We came to Thai Spice on a Wed night. There was no wait and 3 other people seated. They always greet us with smiles, and they are very pleasant. When reading the reviews and looking at the poor quality photos, I think they are getting a disservice. We ordered Chicken Satay and Roti (unfortunately, I forgot to take a photo, so I had to lift one off the internet). The Satay is fresh and delicious. The condiments that come with it are also very tasty. The Roti was warm and flakey. The same peanut sauce that comes with the Satay comes with the Roti. It's thick and not watered down like another reviewer stated. Our entrees were Chicken Ra-Na with Broccoli instead of spinach (the guys favorite-fresh thinly sliced chicken and broccoli perfectly cooked with a thick peanut sauce), Pumpkin Curry - Veggie - medium spicy (always delicious - super fresh and loaded with veggies. The pumpkin squash is cooked so it falls apart in your mouth) hopefully someday it will get back to being served IN the kabocha, and Spicy Spaghetti - Veggie - medium spicy (fresh and delicious - think of it as Thai tasty chow mein with lots of delicious healthy veggies and not greasy like chow mein). We ordered white rice and shallot rice. The shallot rice is cooked in the pan with the shallots, so it takes on a crispier texture and darker color. We loved our meal. We didn't appreciate the loud table next to us of two women complaining about the price of the peanut sauce and how they don't eat rice or noodles (not sure why you would come to a Thai restaurant then). But it wasn't the restaurants fault for their lack of situational awareness. We've always loved Thai Spice and have never had a bad meal there or takeout. The pandemic REALLY hurt their business, so please give them a try if you're in the area. ”
