Message from Thai Spice

One of the top five Thai restaurants- SF Chronicle
  • Delivery
  • Lunch
  • Groups

Named one of the top five Thai restaurants by the SF Chronicle, this 16-year old Russian Hill favorite offers a variety of both traditional Thai Cuisine and unique specialty selections at affordable prices. Enjoy crispy calamari, green mango salad, basil duck, pineapple fried rice, lemongrass chicken, or Thai Spice prawns. The newly renovated dining room welcomes you with contemporary settings and nice atmosphere.

MarkerThai Spice Restaurant

(415) 775-4777

1730 Polk St
San Francisco, CA 94109

Editorial Description by Citysearch
Rated 8.8 out of 10 by Citysearch.

1 Review of Thai Spice Restaurant in San Francisco

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Super spicy thai food!  5 Star Rating - World class

I absolutely love thai food and this place has some tasty thai dishes that have some ooomph (is that a word?) in it! Some of their specials are shrimp pad thai and stuffed angel chicken wings. Their spicy minced pork with sweet basil sauce is worth at least a try. I love all the herbs they use i.e basil, bean sprouts, jalepenos, mint leaves and their prices are pretty good, too! I always bring my friends to this place when they come from out of town and want thai food. The decor is very pleasant as well. Parking relatively easy too.

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5 Reviews by Citysearch: (read all 17 reviews on Citysearch)

thai pleasure 5 Star Rating - World class

of their signature dishes. Beautiful presentation, however the taste could use some work. Perhaps my Thai food experiences in the city.

Posted 07/30/08 at 3:15pm

Horrible ! Gross ! Rude Server! 1 Star Rating - Unsatisfactory

This place was so bad in every way that it prompted me to write my first ever review. The food was inedible and the attitude of the server was horrible - he was so rude! My husband ordered food that was so bad he hardly was able to taste it, the smell alone was such a turnoff. I have never seen him not eat his food! The waiter did not act like this was unusual and offered no suggestion such as another order - not that we would have wasted the time or money at that point. My food was the blandest, worst thai food I have ever eaten - how is the word spice even in the name? I would not eat here even if there was no other option. No way!

Pros: Location
Cons: Food inedible, server has horrible attitude!
Posted 07/21/08 at 4:07am

worst thai food i've ever had world wide 1 Star Rating - Unsatisfactory

THIS PLACE IS THE WORST! The food is HORRIBLE! The people are RUDE! I placed an order and the restaurant screwed up my order and put me on "their list" of "DO NOT SERVES". I was in the bathroom and noticed an employee did not wash his hands after doing number 2. They CONSTANTLY screw up your orders delivering dishes you DID NOT order. I called one night to get the owner's name and some idiot had the audacity to hang up on me 4X THEN...........doesn't even have the guts to pick up the phone after I called consistently for over 30 minutes. BELIEVE ME.........I wasn't chasing them for food because they are so wonderful. I'm familiar with their dishes and it's convenient. I HAVE NEWS FOR THE SCUMB THERE THAT BARELY SPEAK ENGLIGH, MUCH LESS CAN'T REALLY PROPERLY COOK THEIR OWN FOOD RIGHT..............there are MANY (MANY) other better restaurants and believe me...........this one will experience its demise!

Pros: none
Cons: SERVICE AND FOOD = HORRIBLE DELIVERING CORRECT ORDER = HORRIBLE
Posted 06/21/08 at 10:18pm

Terrible Take-Out Experience 1 Star Rating - Unsatisfactory

I love Thai food and was so excited to find a restaurant that was so highly recommended to deliver. I ordered two items and when they arrived I found that both were nothing close to what I had actually ordered. My girlfriend's order was supposed to be vegetarian and, none the less, included shrimp, which she is allergic to. Also, these orders came with a special surprise: hair. I can guarantee that this was not part of my order. I would have proffered a refund, but this option was not made available, so I ordered again. When I finally received the new order the delivery man was incredibly rude, accused my of eating the food I did not want and literally ran away when I went to check the new order. I really hate having to write a negative review, but not only was I disgusted by the lack of professionalism by the preparation staff, but the delivery man was incredibly rude and suggested that I had not tipped high enough. I hope this serves as a warning to any potential customers.

Posted 08/18/07 at 7:46pm

Amazing hot fried rice with crispy tofu 5 Star Rating - World class

So I read some of the other reviews which weren't too favorable, but I decided to take a few friends and give it a shot. Well I am very glad we did. I enjoyed their spicy friend rice with crunchy tofu and a side of peanut sauce so much that I signed up for citysearch for the sole purpose of writing a review.

Our server was prompt and very friendly, so I would visit their location rather than get delivery

I am not the end all be all of thai eateries, but this place tops Citris club in the haight by far!

Pros: Service, food, location
Cons: not a very lively crowd
Posted 08/04/07 at 9:24pm