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Spice

39 E. 13th St., New York, NY 10003 40.732829 -73.993766
nr. University Pl.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-982-3758 Send to Phone
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  • Cuisine: Thai
  • Price Range: $$

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Official Website

spicethainyc.com

Hours

Sun-Thu, 11:30am-10:30pm; Fri-Sat, 11:30am-11:30pm

Nearby Subway Stops

4, 5, 6, L, N, Q, R, W at 14th St.-Union Sq.

Prices

$9-$18

Payment Methods

American Express, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

  • Delivery
  • Lunch
  • Take-Out
  • Reservations Not Required

Alcohol

  • Sake and Sojou
  • Full Bar

Reservations

Recommended

Delivery Area

3rd St. to 23rd St., FDR Dr. to West Side Hwy.

Profile

Another branch in a burgeoning Thai chainlet challenges the conventional wisdom that the authenticity of an ethnic restaurant can be measured by its grubbiness (the more worn the Formica, the better the food). The deft kitchen here overcomes a strikingly mod décor, a persistent electro soundtrack, and fancified presentations to turn out well-seasoned, extremely tasty versions of classics like panang beef curry flecked with aromatic lime leaves; soft, wide rice noodles in an addictive black-bean sauce; and a roster of fresh-seafood specials.

Recommended Dishes

Warm duck salad, $7; panang beef curry with lime leaves, $11

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