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Spice & Rice Thai Kitchen


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4.0 of 5 stars 24 ratings
24 ratings
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#9 of 166 restaurants in La Jolla
  • Cuisines: Thai
  • Average price*: € 24 ($ 35)
  • Address: 7734 Girard Ave., La Jolla, CA 92037
  • Phone:  858-456-0466

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4 of 5 stars
stacidusty   1 contribution
florida
Oct 13, 2009

My husband and I went for lunch. The menu was a good size with some not so standard Thai dishes, which was a nice change. The service was great and the food was great as well. I would definitly go back. more

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3 of 5 stars
Rahsaan   2 contributions
Ashton, MD
Sep 4, 2009

This was a pleasant restaurant but nothing special as far as Thai food goes. Being from the Washington, DC area, this would rate as a run-of-the-mill Thai restaraunt that you might go back to but would not seek out. Our party of six sampled summer rolls, green papaya salad, eggplant with basil, panang curry, phad see uew (?), and a... more

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4 of 5 stars
hnsmom   5 contributions
Sacramento
Jun 27, 2009

We were in the San Diego area for vacation with our two young boys and desperately needed to get out of the chain family restauant rut. Spice and Thai had a fun, lively atmosphere, with tables full of young adults making a lot of noise. This was fine once we got used to it and welcome, as sometimes with kids... more

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5 of 5 stars
Thubner   19 contributions
Chicago, IL
Feb 10, 2009

I haven't been to every Thai restaurant in the U.S, but I have been to many, and this one is the best I've eaten at. Not the usual Thai standards, but their own fresher, tastier adaptations at reasonable prices. The spicy dishes are indeed hot, but they will reduce the heat on request. We found "medium" to be just right... more

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4 of 5 stars
svran   8 contributions
Portland, Oregon
Aug 29, 2008

After reading the reviews on here, we decided to try out Spice & Rice while on vacation in La Jolla. After walking by a few times, the decor looked inviting and the place seemed to be frequently busy. We had reservations, but didn't need them on a Monday night in late August. We were quickly seated out on the patio.... more

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5 of 5 stars
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Aug 16, 2008

Great thai food for great prices. I like coconut curry sauce, so I tried all dishes maid with it and they are all great. You can get a table on the outside patio and enjoy great atmosphere. more

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4 of 5 stars
epg2002   1 contribution
manhattan beach, ca
Aug 12, 2008

Nice atmosphere but child-friendly ~ there is a box of toys for toddlers to play with while waiting to be seated. There is a beautiful candle-lit patio for outdoor dining. The food was fairly good; however, it was not the best Thai we've had, as other reviewers mentioned. We had the summer spring rolls which were fresh and very flavorful.... more

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5 of 5 stars
tkertise   7 contributions
canada
Feb 10, 2008

The food was excellent. I ordered a cold roll type thing, can't remember the name, but it was a special, very tasty, mostly glass noodles, some thai basil, mint, coriander... Then I had the thai basil with Duck. It was fantastic, spicy savory, salty... Very good thai food, it was comparable to thai that I have had in thailand. Great... more

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5 of 5 stars
TrvlDva   171 contributions
Portland, Oregon
Jan 10, 2008

Recently ate at this restaurant with a friend, and we thought the food was excellent. The summer rolls that we ordered for an appetizer were amazing, as were our entrees. We also ordered sticky rice with carmelized pineapple for desert that was heaven. The decor is soothing (wonderful outdoor patio with a fountain), and the service was incredibly good. Also,... more

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4 of 5 stars
azncloud03   7 contributions
La Jolla
Dec 28, 2007
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person found this review helpful

Upon entering you are greeted by a flowing fountain and the aroma of thai cuisine. I came here with a group of friends and we came away satisfied. We were looking for an affordable (around 10-15$ per plate) nice place to eat and we found it. Their pad thai was good and service was not all that bad. If you're... more

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Spice & Rice Thai Kitchen Address

7734 Girard Ave., La Jolla, CA 92037
Tel: 858-456-0466
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.