At Thai Spice, nestled in Iowa City, guests embark on a flavorful journey that captures the essence of authentic Thai cuisine. Founded on a passion for fresh ingredients and inventive recipes, this cozy restaurant is a culinary gem. Renowned for its handmade noodles, the menu features standout dishes like the aromatic Green Curry Pasta and the beloved Tom Yom soup, which induce rave reviews from patrons. The welcoming atmosphere, led by the dedicated owner, ensures each visit feels personal and memorable. With customizable spice levels and an array of delightful appetizers, Thai Spice transforms every meal into an extraordinary dining experience.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
No wheelchair-accessible entrance
From the business
Identifies as Asian-owned
Identifies as women-owned
Service options
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
No delivery
Highlights
Has fast service
Has great tea selection
Popular for
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves coffee
Serves comfort food
Serves healthy options
Has private dining room
Serves vegan dishes
Serves vegetarian dishes
Serves wine
Dining options
Has catering
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Romantic
Trendy
Crowd
Good for groups
Popular with tourists
Popular with university students
Payments
Accepts cheques
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs available
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking
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Reviews For Thai Spice
Henry Eicher
Apr 25,2025
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.
Ben Herdlicka
Apr 16,2025
Had a great experience and a delicious meal here tonight. I ordered the Pad Khi Mao. The noodles and sauce were great, and it tasted very good. It had a nice savory flavor, with just a little bit of sweetness. My fiance ordered the Stir fried Crabmeat with Curry. The dish was amazing, and so rich. They use real crab meat, and it comes with a side of rice to serve it on. My son ordered the the seafood hot plate, and I would highly recommend that. The red curry sauce was my favorite sauce I tried, and it was absolutely loaded with sea food. It also comes with a side of rice to serve it on. The waitress was very helpful and informative, which made the experience so much better. I'm very happy that we chose to eat here, and I will definitely come back next time I'm in Iowa City.
Sunday Goshit
Apr 11,2025
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!
Bridgette Rew
Mar 18,2025
Thai Spice is one of my favorite places to eat. I’ve tried different dishes, but man I can’t get over the green curry.The owner is a lovely hard working lady entirely committed to making the place amazing.Top shelf!
emmarie salamat
Mar 8,2025
This will be our new Thai spot. The food was good, very good pad see eiw. This was our first visit and will be coming back.
Candace Wise
Feb 16,2025
Excellent local place! Definitely recommend the Green Curry Pasta with Shrimp AND the 3 Sampler Appetizer!!
Coopie Cake
Feb 14,2025
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.
J K
Jan 11,2025
I got level 3 spice and it was spicy but so goodd! I might do level 2 next time. All the food was good, and thai tea was great:))))
Reviews For Thai Spice