Spice (Upper West Side): A Neighborhood Gem for Authentic Thai Cuisine

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Spice: Bringing Authentic Thai Flavors to the Heart of the Upper West Side

In a neighborhood known for its vibrant energy and rich culinary scene, Spice on the Upper West Side stands out as a true gem. This restaurant is a go-to destination for anyone in New York seeking fresh, flavorful, and authentic Thai cuisine in a setting that feels both casual and genuinely special. It has successfully blended the cozy charm of a neighborhood eatery with a trendy and inviting atmosphere, making it a perfect spot for any occasion, from a quick solo meal to a celebratory dinner with friends or family. The menu is a testament to the diversity of Thai cooking, offering a wide array of dishes that appeal to every palate, from classic comfort foods to unique regional specialties.

What sets Spice apart is its unwavering commitment to both quality and service. As noted by a satisfied customer, it's a "great quick little corner restaurant" with service that is "so fast and friendly!" The staff's attentiveness, combined with the kitchen's efficiency, ensures a seamless dining experience even during peak hours. Beyond its culinary excellence, Spice has cultivated a welcoming environment for all, catering to a diverse crowd of locals, tourists, and families. Whether you’re stopping in for a quick lunch, enjoying a leisurely dinner, or picking up a takeout order, you can expect delicious food and a pleasant experience that makes you want to return again and again.

Location and Accessibility

Spice is perfectly situated in a bustling, central part of the Upper West Side at 435 Amsterdam Avenue at W 81st St, New York, NY 10024. This prime location places it in a lively neighborhood known for its residential charm, proximity to Central Park, and abundance of shops and cafes. The restaurant’s corner spot makes it easy to find for both locals and visitors exploring the area. For those who prefer to drive, paid street parking is available, which is a convenient option in this part of Manhattan.

The restaurant is also committed to providing an inclusive and comfortable dining experience for all guests. It features a wheelchair-accessible entrance, as well as a wheelchair-accessible restroom and seating. This comprehensive approach to accessibility ensures that everyone can enjoy a meal with ease. Its convenient location, coupled with its commitment to serving all members of the community, makes Spice a fantastic and accessible choice for anyone in the New York region.

Services Offered

Spice understands the diverse needs of its New York clientele and offers a wide array of services to provide maximum convenience and flexibility. The restaurant's service model is built to accommodate every type of diner and occasion.

Dine-in, Outdoor Seating, Takeout, and Delivery: The restaurant provides a full suite of service options. You can enjoy your meal in the cozy, casual atmosphere indoors or opt for the outdoor seating on a pleasant day. For those on a tight schedule or who prefer to eat at home, the takeout service is quick and efficient. Additionally, the delivery and no-contact delivery options bring the fresh, delicious food directly to your door, making it a convenient choice for a night in.
Lunch, Dinner, and Dessert: Spice is a full-service dining establishment that caters to all main mealtimes. Whether you're in the mood for a quick and reasonably priced lunch, a full dinner with table service, or a sweet ending with a dessert like the "Death By Chocolate Cake," the restaurant has you covered. They also accept reservations, which is a great benefit for planning group dinners or special occasions.
Happy Hour and Drink Selection: For those looking to unwind, Spice offers a well-regarded happy hour with "amazing prices." As one reviewer noted, happy hour runs from 11:30 am to 6:30 pm and includes $8 cocktails, $6 wine, and $5 beer. The restaurant's bar onsite also offers a variety of alcohol, beer, cocktails, hard liquor, and wine, complemented by a great selection of teas and other non-alcoholic beverages like "Thai Iced Tea."
Group and Family-Friendly Accommodations: The restaurant is great for groups and is family-friendly, with high chairs available. The menu’s variety and the casual, cozy atmosphere make it an excellent choice for a meal with the whole family, ensuring that everyone from children to adults can find something to love.

Features and Highlights

Spice has earned a reputation as a top-tier Thai restaurant in New York due to several key features that elevate the dining experience. These highlights are what make it a destination worth visiting.

Extensive and Diverse Menu: The menu is a highlight in itself, offering a wide array of options beyond standard Thai fare. While classics like "Pad Thai" and "Green Curry" are stellar, the menu also includes unique "Spice Specialty" dishes such as "Chu-Chee Duck" and "Lemongrass Seafood Combo." The variety of appetizers, fried rice dishes like "Pineapple Fried Rice," and an array of noodles ensures there is a choice for every craving.
Exceptional Dietary Inclusivity: A significant feature of Spice is its comprehensive menu for various dietary needs. It offers a dedicated "Vegetarian, Vegan & Gluten Free" section with numerous options like "Vegan Pad Thai (GF)," "Vegan Red Curry (GF)," and "Vegan Japanese Eggplant." This makes it an incredibly reliable and welcoming choice for diners with specific dietary requirements, a fact that customers greatly appreciate.
High-Quality and Flavorful Food: Reviews consistently praise the quality and flavor of the food. One customer remarked that "Everything came out very quickly and was so flavorful!" another called the food "excellent Thai food" with "generous portions." Dishes like the "Thai Basil" are considered "one of the best" by repeat diners, and the appetizers, such as the "crisp and fluffy" roti and "delicious dumplings," are highly recommended.
Outstanding Drinks and Happy Hour: The bar at Spice is a major draw. A reviewer highlighted that the cocktails were "perfectly crafted and went down so smooth" and "were not watered-down either," making the happy hour an exceptional value. The "Great tea selection," including "Thai Iced Tea," is also a notable feature.

Contact Information

For more information, to make a reservation, or to place an order for takeout or delivery, you can contact Spice (Upper West Side) using the details below. Their phone number is ready to assist you.

Address: 435 AMSTERDAM AVENUE AT, W 81st St, New York, NY 10024, USA
Phone: (212) 362-5861
Mobile Phone: +1 212-362-5861

What Is Worth Choosing

When you're in New York and in the mood for Thai food, Spice (Upper West Side) is a choice that offers a rare and winning combination of quality, convenience, and value. It’s worth choosing for its authentic and delicious cuisine, praised by customers for being both flavorful and generously portioned. The "great lunch special" with its inclusion of an appetizer and main course is a perfect example of the "reasonably priced" offerings that make it a favorite among locals.

Beyond the food, Spice stands out for its incredible service and inviting atmosphere. The fast, friendly, and attentive staff, as highlighted in the reviews, ensures that your dining experience is a pleasant one. The availability of a top-tier happy hour with well-crafted, not-watered-down cocktails is a unique and highly attractive feature for a casual neighborhood restaurant. Furthermore, the extensive and well-marked vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free menu makes it an incredibly reliable and safe choice for those with specific dietary needs. With its options for dine-in, outdoor seating, and delivery, Spice caters to every preference. In short, it is a quintessential Upper West Side spot—cozy, reliable, and consistently excellent—that offers a fantastic meal for any occasion.

Spice (Upper West Side) Menu

Over Rice
Kao Pao Moo Sub $19.80
Ground pork, basil with fresh chili, holy basil, garlic, fried egg
Kao Pao Moo Krob $19.80
Crispy pork belly, Thai chili, holy basil, garlic, fried egg
Kao Pao Kai Sub $19.80
Ground chicken basil with fresh chili, holy basil, garlic, fried egg

Appetizers
Vietnamese Summer Rolls $13.20
Lettuce, basil, mint, tofu and shrimp with tamarind hoisin sauce
Curry Puff $13.20
Chicken, potatoes, onions with cucumber salsa
Fresh Summer Rolls $11.00
Lettuce, basil, mint & tofu with tamarind hoisin sauce
Chicken Sa-Tae $13.20
Cucumber salsa, peanut sauce
Martini Shrimp $12.10
Wrapped in rice paper with Thai cocktail sauce
Crispy Spring Rolls $11.00
Carrot, basil, cabbage, vermicelli with lime-mustard sauce
Sai Oua Sausage $13.20
Northern style herbed pork sausage, fresh ginger, fresh chili
Crab Rangoon $11.00
Crispy wonton, crab meat, scallion & cream cheese
Chicken Wings $14.30
With Tamarind chili sauce
Golden Fritters $13.20
Minced shrimp & chicken with sweet chili sauce
Isaan Sausage $13.20
Northern style sour pork sausage, fresh ginger, fresh chili
Vegetable Dumplings $11.00
Mixed vegetables with black bean vinaigrette
Thai Pulled Pork Buns $16.50
Slow cooked pulled pork in Thai herbs, cucumber, scallion, basil and spicy mayo sauce
Edamame $8.80
Young soybeans in the pod
Roti & Massaman $9.90
Soft, round flatbread, fried onion
Chicken Basil Wrap $12.10
Bell pepper, onion, iceberg lettuce cups and triple dip: black hoisin, peanut sauce & dry shrimp tamarind sauce
Chicken Basil Egg Rolls $12.10
Minced chicken, chili, onion, pepper, with mustard seed dip & dry shrimp tamarind sauce
Crispy Calamari $12.10
Tomato-mint salsa
Appetizer Sampler $19.80
Crispy spring rolls, golden fritters, curry puff, martini crispy shrimp and crab Rangoon.
Pad Thai Spring Roll $12.10
Cabbage, tofu, peanuts, sweet radish, vermicelli, tamarind with sriracha cream sauce
Chicken Gyoza $13.20
Dumplings wrapped in house skin w/ chicken, scallion & sour ponzu sauce
Nabon Dumplings $13.20
Chicken & shrimp dumplings with black bean vinaigrette
Walnut Shrimp $13.20
Golden shrimp with caramel- ized walnut & spicy mayo sauce

Side Order
Steamed Vegetable $5.50
Brown Rice $3.30
Chilli Powder $0.00
Soy Sauce $0.00
Jasmine Rice $2.75
Roti $4.40
Sauce Teriyaki On Side $2.75
Steamed Chicken $5.50
Coconut Sticky Rice $3.85
Ground Peanut On Side $0.00
French Fried Side Order $5.50
Thai Omelette $6.60
Spicy Meyo $2.20
Hot Sauce $0.00
Fritter Sauce $1.10
Steamed Tofu $5.50
Sub Sticky Rice (Excluded Noodle) $2.20
Peanut Sauce $2.20
Fish Sauce $0.00
Steamed Noodle $3.30
Chopstick $0.00
Steamed Shrimp Side Order (5pcs) $6.60

Spice Specialty
Chu-Chee Duck $35.20
Crispy half duck, string bean, onions and chu-chee curry
Salmon W/ Green Curry $27.50
Bamboo shoots, Thai eggplant, bell pepper, Thai basil
Garlic Golden Pork $20.90
Spicy pork belly sautéed with Asian Broccoli and fresh chili
Mango Salmon $27.50
Seared salmon filet, mango salad, cherry tomato, cilantro, cashews & chili lime dressing
Lemongrass Chicken Breast $20.90
Marinated chicken with sweet & sour sauce and stir-fried mixed vegetables
Teriyaki Salmon $27.50
Mushroom, broccoli in teriyaki-miso sauce
Crispy Half Chicken $20.90
With curried rice, egg, onion, cashew nut and sweet chili sauce
Pork Chop $24.20
Marinated with garlic & Thai pepper, sautéed vegetables, Thai barbecue sauce
Khao Kha Moo $20.90
One of the most popular comforting Thai street foods. Slow braised pork stew with sweet and salty flavors served with steamed Chinese broccoli, white rice, boiled egg and pickles
Crispy Half Duck $35.20
Ginger, mushroom, pineap- ple, onion, bell pepper, celery with sweet & sour sauce
Thai-Style Baby Back Ribs $27.50
Marinated with a housemade rub, slow roasted and fall off the bone tender, finished with our Signature Thai glaze. Served with french fries, steamed broccoli & carrots and Thai dipping sauce
Grilled Honey Duck $35.20
Broccoli, carrot, string beans and honey-black bean sauce
Thai Pulled Pork Sandwich $19.80
An American favorite dressed in Thai! Slowly roasted for 8 hours, this tender and juicy pulled pork sandwich seasoned with Thai herbs and spices will melt in your mouth! Chili mayo is spread onto a buttered brioche and the succulent pork is topped with a mango slaw. Served with fries and pickles
Zucchini Pad Thai $24.20
Shrimp & Chicken, egg, scallion, peanut, bean sprouts, and sweet radish
3 Flavor Salmon $27.50
Thai spicy tamarind sauce & stir-fried mixed vegetables
Lemongrass Seafood Combo $30.80
Shrimp, calamari, mussel, scallops, basil, string bean with spicy chili paste
Tamarind Whole Fish $38.50
Crispy red snapper with our signature Tamarind sauce
Shrimp Clay Pot $30.80
Jumbo shrimp, vermicelli, ginger, celery, sesame oil, scallion, cilantro, garlic sauce
Char Grilled Chicken $22.00
Marinated half chicken served with green papaya salad and coconut sticky rice.

Side Order
Sub Sticky Rice (Excluded Noodle) $1.65
Steamed Vegetable $5.50
2 Son In Law Eggs $5.50
Coconut Sticky Rice $3.85
Brown Rice $3.30
Sub Brown Rice (Excluded Noodle) $1.65
Jasmine Rice $2.75
Peanut Sauce $2.20

Noodles
Glass Noodles $19.80
Vermicelli, egg, napa, bean sprout, scallion, sesame oil and garlic sauce
Pattaya Noodles $19.80
Broad rice noodles with egg, radish, scallion, bean sprouts, sesame oil and a side of sriracha sauce
Ba Mii Pu $26.40
Thai street food favorite with savory sweet wonton noodles, crab meat, roasted pork, Chinese broccoli, bean sprouts, peanuts and a side of chicken soup
Share $0.00
Drunk Man Noodles $20.90
Broad noodles, chicen, shrimp, squid stir-fried onion, bell pepper with spicy basil chili and egg
Chiang Mai Beef Noodle Soup $24.20
Tender beef chunks, Chinese broccoli, bean sprouts, slowly simmered in a flavorful & aromatic Thai herb broth
Pad Thai $19.80
Rice noodles, egg, peanut, radish, bean sprout and scallion
Duck Noodles $25.30
Roasted duck over Ba mii noodles, Chinese broccoli and bean sprouts served with a side of chicken soup for a perfect finish
Khao Soy $19.80
Rich yellow curry, crispy egg noodles, mustard greens, red onions & lime
Black Noodles $19.80
Broad rice noodles with Chinese broccoli & egg

Royal Thai Bites
Toung Tong $12.10
Fried mini wontons of ground chicken, crab meat, shrimp, corn, green beans & carrot. Served with sweet plum sauce.
Kratong Tong $12.10
Savory pastry cups of ground chicken, corn, green beans, carrot, oyster sauce & pineapple. Served with honey-chili & sriracha sauce

Fried Rice
(L) Sausage Fried Rice $16.50
Sweet pork sausage, egg, carrot, onion & scallion
(L) 6’Oclock Spicy Fried Rice $15.95
Chili pepper, egg, bell pepper, onion and sweet basil
(L) Siamese Fried Rice $15.95
With egg, tomato, onion and scallion
(L) Bacon Fried Rice $16.50
Bacon, egg, basil, onion, bell pepper, snow peas, Chinese broccoli and chili
(L) Pineapple Fried Rice $15.95
Chicken, shrimp and squid w/ egg onions, scallions & cashew nuts
(L) Green Curry Fried Rice $15.95
Sautéed w/ spicy green curry paste, egg, snow peas, onion & basil
(L) Spicy Thai Herbs Fried Rice $15.95
Egg, ginger, basil, scallion & chili past

Specialties
(L) Vegetarian Fried Brown Rice $16.50
Stir-fried with tofu and vegetables
(L) Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Breast $16.50
Steamed broccoli mush- rooms served with brown rice
(L) Grilled Aged Pork Chop $17.60
Marinated with pepper & garlic with stir-fried mixed vegetables
(L) Grilled Lemongrass Chicken $17.60
Half marinated chicken, steamed vegetables and sweet chili sauce

Homemade Desserts
Death By Chocolate Cake $12.10
Sinfully decadent seven layer chocolate cake lavished with rich chocolate butter cream
Triple Chocolate Brownie $7.70
Ultra moist with rich flavor, this melt-in-your-mouth brownie will be love at first bite
Ice Cream $11.00
Coconut Tres Leches Cake $9.90
Classic Tres Leches gets a tropical twist with the addition of coconut milk and a hint of rum. This tender cake layered with dulce de leche whipped cream will melt in your mouth
Hummingbird Cake $12.10
Moist & lovely with banana, pineapple & pecans. Layered with vanilla bean cream cheese frosting, this cake will leave you humming with the birds!
Signature NY Cheesecake $11.00
Gourmet cheesecake delightfully creamy & studded with seeds of artisanal Madagascar vanilla beans
Red Velvet Cake $12.10
This tender cake with a velvety crumb and hint of cocoa comes together in perfect harmony with our Signature vanilla bean cream cheese frosting

Sauteed
Bangkok Garlic & Vegetables $19.80
Sautéed in garlic sauce on a bed of steamed mixed
Spice Cashew Nut $19.80
Onion, bell pepper and chili paste
Sweet & Sour $19.80
Pineapple, onion, bell pepper, tomatoes, celery, carrot, cucumber and sweet & sour sauce
Hawaiian Ginger & Pineapple $19.80
Onions, mushroom, celery, bell pepper & soy bean
Japanese Eggplant Holy Basil $19.80
Garlic, bell pepper, onion and basil-chili sauce
Hot Sweet Basil $19.80
Onions, bell pepper, garlic & Thai chili
Rama Dish $19.80
Stir-fried with mixed vegeta- bles and curried peanut

Fried Rice
Green Curry Fried Rice $19.80
Sautéed with spicy green curry paste, egg, snow peas, onion & basil
Crab Fried Rice $25.30
Crabmeat, egg, cherry tomato, onion and scallion.
Spicy Thai Herbs Fried Rice $19.80
Egg, ginger, basil, scallion & chili paste
6Oclock Spicy Fried Rice $19.80
Chili pepper, egg, bell pepper, onion and sweet basil
Bacon Fried Rice $19.80
Bacon, egg, basil, onion, bell pepper, snow peas, Chinese broccoli and chili
Pineapple Fried Rice $20.90
Chicken, shrimp and squid, with egg, onions, scallions & cashew nuts
Lump Crab Fried Rice $26.40
Onion, tomatoes and scallions wrapped in egg blanket
Sausage Fried Rice $19.80
Sweet pork sausage, egg, carrot, onion & scallion
Siamese Fried Rice $19.80
With egg, tomato, onion and scallion

Salads
Crispy Duck Salad $15.40
Lettuce, tomatoes, cashew nuts, green apple, pineapple, carrots, shallots in chili paste
Green Papaya Salad $13.20
String beans, peanuts, cherry tomatoes, fresh chili in lime dressing
Green Salad $11.00
Mixed field greens with tomatoes, shallots and peanut dressing
Summer Salad $16.50
Watermelon, cucumber, feta, Thai basil, mint, olive oil, lime juice and honey
Green Mango Salad $15.40
Shredded green mango, poached shrimp, Thai chili, cherry tomato, shallots, peanuts, cilantro, mint, garlic, palm sugar & lime juice
Caesar Salad $11.00
Romaine lettuce, five spice croutons and miso-ginger dressing

Vegetarian, Vegan & Gluten Free
Vegan Fried Rice (GF) $19.80
Broccoli, napa cabbage, carrots and scallion. Choice of tofu or vegetables
Vegan Red Curry (GF) $20.90
Spicy, little salty curry with bamboo shoots and basil. Spicy. Choice of tofu or vegetables
Vegan Japanese Eggplant (GF) $20.90
Sautéed with, garlic, chili, and basil, bell pepper. Choice of tofu or vegetables
Vegan Ginger & Pineapple (GF) $20.90
Sautéed ginger, mushroom, onion, tofu and scallion. Choice of tofu or vegetables
Vegetarian Basil Mock Duck $22.00
Sauteed eggplant, onion, chilli and bell pepper
Vegan Massaman Curry (GF) $20.90
Sweet, sour, thick and mild curry with onion, peanuts, and potatoes. Choice of tofu or vegetables
Vegetarian Mock Duck Salad $15.40
Vegetarian mock duck, cucumber, tomato, red onion, pineapple, mango, ginger, ground peanut, chili, and lime juice.
Vegan Pad Thai (GF) $19.80
Sautéed rice noodles, lime-tamarind sauce, tofu, bean sprout, scallion and crushed peanut. Choice of tofu or vegetables
Vegan Papaya Salad $13.20
String beans, peanuts, cherry tomatoes, fresh chili, lime dressing. Spicy
Vegan Pattaya Noodles (GF) $20.90
Broad rice noodles with tofu, radish, scallions, bean sprouts, and sesame oil. Vegetarian. Vegan.
Vegan Mango Salad $14.30
Shredded mango, tofu, mushroom, red onion, roasted peanut, chili and lime juice.
Vegan Green Curry (GF) $20.90
Sweet and spicy curry with eggplant, bamboo shoots, and basil. Spicy. Choice of tofu or vegetables
Vegan Black Noodles $19.80
Sautéed rice noodles in a browned soy sauce with Chinese broccoli. Choice of tofu or vegetables
Vegan Panang Curry (GF) $20.90
Blended taste of sweet, medium spice and little salty curry with string beans and lime leaf. Choice of tofu or vegetables
Vegan Garden Delight (GF) $18.70
Sautéed broccoli, napa cabbage, carrot, sesame oil and garlic
Vegan Drunkman Noodles (GF) $20.90
Broad rice noodles stir-fried with onion, bell pepper, Thai basil, and chili. Choice of tofu or vegetables
Vegan Fried Organic Brown Rice (GF) $20.90
With tofu and green vegetables.

Soup
Tom Kha $9.90
Mushroom, onion and scallion
House Soup $9.90
Clear broth with Mixed vegetables
Share $0.00
Tom Yum $9.90
Spicy & sour soup with mushroom and onion
Comfort Rice Soup $11.00
Chicken, pork or tofu with egg, scallion, sweet radish, ginger and garlic

Noodles
(L) Black Noodles $15.95
Broad rice noodles w/ chinese broccoli & egg
(L) Pattaya Noodles $15.95
Sauteed broad noodles w/ tofu, sesame oil, scallion, radish, peanuts, bean sprouts
(L) Drunk Man Noodles $15.95
Broad noodles, stir-fried onion, bell pepper w/ spicy basil chili and egg
(L) Pad Thai $15.95
With rice noodles, egg, peanut, radish, bean sprout and scallion

Non-Alcoholic
Shirley Temple $5.50
Thai Iced Tea $5.50
Virgin Cocktail $8.80
Soda $0.00
Mango Thai Tea $6.60
Iced Black Tea $5.50
Ginger Beer $5.50
Thai Coffee $5.50
Lemonade $6.60
Spellegrino $3.50
Panna $3.50
Iced Green Tea $5.50
Lychee Thai Tea $6.60
Juice $5.50

Southern Thai Specialties
Dried Curry $22.00
Flavors of Thai chili, black pepper, turmeric, lemongrass & shrimp paste. Served with minced pork or chicken
Black Pepper Curry $22.00
Herb based (no coconut milk). Spicy, with flavors of coriander, turmeric, black pepper & shrimp paste. Choice of chicken, beef, pork, pork belly
Coconut Milk Curry $22.00
Flavors of Thai chili, turmeric, garlic & shrimp paste, chicken, Thai eggplant, basil, bell pepper. Served with rice noodles

Entree
(L) Spicy Bamboo $15.95
With basil and red curry paste
(L) Green Curry $15.95
Sweet & spicy curry with Thai eggplant, bamboo shoots, bell pepper and Thai basil
(L) SPICE Cashew Nut $15.95
Onion, bell pepper and chili paste
(L) Roasted Garlic And Vegetables $15.95
Sautéed in garlic sauce on a bed of steamed mixed vegtables
(L) Hawaiian Ginger & Pineapple $15.95
Onions, mushroom, celery, bell pepper & soy bean
(L) Red Curry $15.95
Spicy little salty curry with Thai eggplant, bamboo shoots and Thai basil
(L) Massaman Curry $15.95
Sweet-sour-thick & mild curry with onions, peanuts and potatoes
(L) Wok Holy Basil $15.95
Stir-fried with onions, bell pepper & chili
(L)Panang $15.95
(L) Japanese Eggplant Basil $15.95
Garlic, bell pepper, onion and basil-chili sauce

Curry
Red Curry $19.80
Spicy little salty curry with Thai eggplant, bamboo shoots and Thai basil
Massaman Curry $19.80
Sweet-sour-thick & mild curry with onions, peanuts and potatoes
Green Curry $19.80
Sweet & spicy curry with Thai eggplant, bamboo shoots, bell pepper and Thai basil
Royal Pork Belly Red Curry $18.70
Crispy pork belly, green apple, pineapple, basil and Thai red curry
Panang Curry $19.80
Blended taste of sweet, medium spicy and little salty curry with string beans and lime leaf

Spice (Upper West Side) Details

Service options
Outdoor seating
No-contact delivery
Delivery
Takeout
Dine-in

Highlights
Fast service
Great cocktails
Great tea selection

Popular for
Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings
Alcohol
Beer
Cocktails
Coffee
Comfort food
Happy hour drinks
Hard liquor
Healthy options
Quick bite
Small plates
Vegan options
Vegetarian options
Wine

Dining options
Lunch
Dinner
Dessert
Seating
Table service

Amenities
Bar onsite
Restroom

Atmosphere
Casual
Cozy
Trendy

Crowd
Family-friendly
Groups
Tourists

Planning
Accepts reservations

Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards

Children
Good for kids
High chairs

Parking
Paid street parking

Spice (Upper West Side) Photos

Spice (Upper West Side) Location

Spice (Upper West Side)

New York New York County New York West 81st Street

435 AMSTERDAM AVENUE AT, W 81st St, New York, NY 10024, USA

Spice (Upper West Side) Reviews

An average rating of ★4.2 from 413 user reviews.

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★ 5★ 4★ 3★ 2★ 1

Great quick little corner restaurant! The service was so fast and friendly! Didn't have to ask for refills, or extra napkins and when the food came out they even moved tables to give us a bit more room! Now the food and drink were so delicious for amazing prices! Happy Hour is 11:30 to 6:30 with $8 cocktails, $6 wine, and $5 beer and the cocktails were not watered-down either! The drinks were perfectly crafted and went down so smooth. Now onto the appetizers and entrees. Everything came out very quickly and was so flavorful! I did ask for the pork dish to be extra spicy and in my opinion it was not spicy. Maybe mild but for what I expect it was tame. Still full of flavor though! The roti was perfectly crisp and fluffy and the lettuce wraps were a great starter light refreshing, and the dips had the perfect combination of sweet, salty, peanut, and umami. Highly recommend this sit down joint if you're around the area!
July 10 · Sam Hundstad
Great lunch special and excellent Thai food. Generous portions and reasonably priced. Lunch includes an appetizer and main course with rice. Thai Basil is one of the best I’ve had. Fresh vegetables and add chicken for only $14.50. Delicious dumplings too. Friendly service in this cozy Upper West Side neighborhood restaurant.
April 18 · A.L. Harris
Stopped in here around 4pm on a Thursday. The inside is cute, sunny. Service was very polite, we ordered a couple of cocktails off of their happy hour menu which were very good and poured generously into cute glasses. The thai iced coffee was also great. The food was delicious! I had the pad thai, which is my go-to when trying a new place. It was a large portion with plenty of flavor. The others at my table ordered the beef with basil, and the duck noodles. I tried a bit of both and they were good! Food presentation was nice, which I feel always adds extra points.
April 13 · Jackie Whitaker
My friend and I met up for lunch and we decided to go for Thai food. The host and server are super friendly and very attentive! The food was very well seasoned and delicious. The location is nice and open with charming details throughout the restaurant.
April 15 · Arlene Ventura
I had lunch with a group of 5, we ordered the appetizer platter and 5 different main menu dishes, including the comfort soup, the fried rice with shrimps, red curry, and some others which name i can't remember. Everything was deliciously, except for the fried rice, which was very moist and oily and was missing spice. I highly recommend the red curry. The atmosphere and service were outstanding.
December 31 · Paloma Frias