Spice (Upper West Side)

435 AMSTERDAM AVENUE (AT, W 81st St, New York
(212) 362-5861

Recent Reviews

Lars Larsen

Meh... Menu said: Lemongrass chicken breast with sauteed vegetables, reality: rubbery chicken with hardly a trace of lemongrass and with what appeared to be steamed precut/mixed frozen vegetables.

Eva-Lynn Podietz

Good food. Reasonable lunch menu. Quiet restaurant

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Horace Wu

All the food here tasted like they were cooked by chefs who learn Thai recipes from DuoLingo.

Food: 2

Vanessa Villanueva

The food was delicious and came out fast. We were so hungry we didn’t snap better pics but these are proof how good everything was including the drinks. The server greeted us and immediately sat us down. The space was super cute and intimate.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Thai Fried Rice, Golden Fritters

Amar Bryant

I expected a better flavor profile. I thought the food was pretty bland. I ordered pad thai with tofu and asked for spicy. It was more sweet than spicy. I could tell that the waitress was very overwhelmed - she was pretty much doing 3 jobs at once! The restaurant itself was very nice but I wanted better food.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 3

Raegan Baty

Delicious food, kind, attentive service. Open restaurant space. Fair prices. I highly

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

L. R.

I have come here twice already and I highly recommend it. The lunch specials are reasonably priced for the area and the portions are huge. A Pad Thai fried rice lunch special can feed two. It also comes with an complementary appetizer. Service is fast and friendly. And unlike other places where the suggested gratuity says 18% of the bill does not equal 18%, this place is on point. They also have outside seating. The desserts are a bit pricey but they look delicious. I have not tried them yet. Overall, good place to grab a filling and delicious lunch if you work or live in the area! Will be recommending this spot to people!

Mark Sylaj

Lemongrass porkchop is my go to here. Great place.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Darice Corey

Delicious dinner and great service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Thai Fried Rice

Skylar King

Clean, food was great and had variety. Waiter took care refilling water, etc.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Saul Kaiserman

Big menu, the curries and pad Thai are gluten free. Good for kids or for drinks.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Lanie Fu

My family and I recently dined at Spice, and it was a bit of a mixed bag for me. I ordered the drunken noodles, and while the flavors were on point, I found the dish a bit too soggy for my liking. The texture didn't quite match my expectations, and I prefer a firmer consistency in my noodle dishes.On a brighter note, I also tried the Massaman Curry, and while it was tasty, I personally wished it had a bit more coconut flavor. The richness of coconut is something I look forward to in a Massaman Curry, and I felt it was a bit subdued in this particular dish.Service at Spice was definitely a highlight - fast and friendly. The staff was attentive and ready to assist with any requests or questions we had. It contributed positively to the overall dining experience.The decor of the restaurant is charming and cute. It creates a pleasant and welcoming atmosphere, making it an enjoyable place to dine with family. The ambiance definitely adds to the overall appeal of Spice.

Andria G.

Food is excellent! The Drunken Noodles and Chicken Curry are my favorite! Always great service and yummy food.

Robby D.

Love their chicken lettuce wraps and their pad thai. This is my order almost every time. Overall though, there isn't one thing I've had that wasn't delicious.

Martin Tomalka

They give half the portion of curry that they used to give and it’s not as good as it used to be even just a few months ago. Really disappointing as I used to get this like twice a week.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Green Curry

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