With over 15 years of experience Spice has become a New York trend. Known for top quality affordable dining, fast service and cool design spice is the Thai choice for dinners all over the island with several locations spread out in Manhattan and now Park Slope. The Chelsea location features a full bar with exotic cocktails to perfectly match our renowned spiced dishes such as our Papaya Salad or Crispy Boneless Duck. The spacious dining room is perfectly lit with antique chairs, large Thailand's architecture pictures and Carrara marble table tops. If you haven't been to spice be careful, you may get addicted! Spice Chelsea located on 236 8th avenue corner 22nd street.

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45 Current Reviews

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Overall

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

(45 Reviews)

Rating Breakdown 45 reviews

5 stars

(9)

4 stars

(23)

3 stars

(8)

2 stars

(5)

1 star

(0)

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.6 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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good for groups(17)
neighborhood gem(15)
fit for foodies(11)

romantic(8)
great for lunch(6)
hot spot(6)

Spice - Chelsea Reviews List

Review 1 for Spice - Chelsea

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 6/16/2013

2012

Dined on 6/16/2013

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"It was a great dinner and the service was good."

Dined on 6/16/2013

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion

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Review 2 for Spice - Chelsea

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Good Thia spot

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/31/2013

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Food is good, service is average, restaurant was very loud."

Dined on 5/31/2013

Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot

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Review 3 for Spice - Chelsea

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Tamarind Whole Fish

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/20/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"I was pleasantly surprised at the presentation, the size and of course the flavors of the fried red snapper!
This is not a dish that can be ordered anywhere!
Spice made an excellent snapper and the price was right!
I highly recommend it!"

Dined on 5/20/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for lunch

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Review 4 for Spice - Chelsea

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

thai asian fusion food

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/17/2013

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Great service and good menu. Food was hot and tasty. Not the best of Thai food. But good Asian choice"

Dined on 5/17/2013

Special Features: good for groups

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Review 5 for Spice - Chelsea

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

quick good italian food

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/17/2013

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Crowded with a limited menu but usual standard NYC fare. Quick service and average good. Pizzas are a gem. Crust is superb."

Dined on 5/17/2013

Special Features: neighborhood gem

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Review 6 for Spice - Chelsea

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

A gem of a local eatery

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/15/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Had a group of co-workers gathering at Spice on the Corner, which was very well-attended and well liked by all. The appetizers were perfect "nibbles" for the happy hour tim (5:30-7:00 pm) and thee pinot grigio and shiraz served was perfect for the occasion. The manager, Moo, and his attentive staff were very accommodating and ensured that the group continued to be served wine and food until the end. The space was perfect for those that wanted to sit, or stand, without feeling packed in or crammed. Overall, it was a great success, all thanks to Spice (on the corner of West 22 Street)."

Dined on 5/15/2013

Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, great for lunch

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Review 7 for Spice - Chelsea

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 4/30/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Always good, never disappoints. Food is inexpensive but awesome. Staff is friendly enough. Good experience."

Dined on 4/30/2013

Special Features: good for groups, great for lunch

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Review 8 for Spice - Chelsea

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Just ok

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/27/2013

2006

Dined on 04/27/2013

2006

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Just ok because of the service. We were a small party of 3 celebrating a birthday lunch in between films at the TriBeCa Film Festival so we were not there to linger. We politely stated up front that we had a little less than an hour, would that be a problem? We were told no problem. But there was such lags between getting our cocktails, putting in our order and getting the bill. There was only two other tables besides us so it's not they were weeded. Needless to say, once paid up, we were rushing out the door. The food was fine (nothing spectacular) but since there was zero attention to us, I rate the experience as just fair. They seem to do a decent take-out business. Perhaps try that instead."

Dined on 04/27/2013

2006

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Review 9 for Spice - Chelsea

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

First time going for dinner.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/13/2013

2009

Dined on 04/13/2013

2009

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"First time going for dinner. Usually stop in for lunch. Food was very good like always. Service was a bit rushed and unorganized. But it seemed like a pretty busy night for them so I understand. Overall it has remained on par.. Good thai food,
Affordable, and a relaxed vibe."

Dined on 04/13/2013

2009

Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch

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Review 10 for Spice - Chelsea

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Extremely Disappointing Saturday Ni

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/06/2013

2007

Dined on 04/06/2013

2007

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"I have been to Spice several times on weeknights and in smaller groups. The food has always been excellent, so I chose it for a special occasion on a Saturday night with a party of six. Though nice, the staff was totally unequipped to deal with a large party on a busy night. Two people received their appetizers not only after another two had already received theirs but after after four people received their entrees. Plates were not cleared. Refills were not offered. Entrees were dropped off in front of the wrong patrons. It was also extremely noisy. Bring a copy of your reservation to prove you reserved for this specific location of Spice, as they initially could not find me and tried to send me to a different branch."

Dined on 04/06/2013

2007

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Review 11 for Spice - Chelsea

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Good food that's good for

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/09/2013

2010

Dined on 03/09/2013

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Good food that's good for sharing in well-sized portions. For my group of 5 ladies all over 50 years old, the noise level was too high, but for those Thai cuisine lovers who don't mind loud ambient sound, this is definitely recommended. I hope Open Table will award points for this branch of the Spice chain."

Dined on 03/09/2013

2010

Special Features: good for groups

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Review 12 for Spice - Chelsea

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5