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  • Appetizers
  • PAPAYA SALAD (SOM TUM)
  • Soups
  • VIP Favorites
  • Pork Ribs
  • Curries
  • Noodles
  • Fish & Seafood
  • Fried Rice
  • Duck Dishes
  • Sautéed
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  • Desserts
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The Spice Thai Cuisine Menu

402 Main St, Ames, IA

402 Main St, Ames, IA

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  • Most orderedCurrent Category
  • SPECIAL MENU
  • Appetizers
  • PAPAYA SALAD (SOM TUM)
  • Soups
  • VIP Favorites
  • Pork Ribs
  • Curries
  • Noodles
  • Fish & Seafood
  • Fried Rice
  • Duck Dishes
  • Sautéed
  • Kids Menu
  • Desserts
  • Beverages
  • Party Tray Menu
  • Tea Forte
  • Side

Most ordered

  • Pad Thai (V).

    Pad Thai (V)

    $14.50+

  • Brad's Panang 🌶️ (GF).

    Brad's Panang 🌶️ (GF)

    $18.95

  • Thai Fried Rice (GF) (V).

    Thai Fried Rice (GF) (V)

    $13.50+

  • Pad See Ew (V).

    Pad See Ew (V)

    $14.50+

  • Fried Spring Rolls (4) (V).

    Fried Spring Rolls (4) (V)

    $6.50

  • Panang 🌶️ (GF).

    Panang 🌶️ (GF)

    $14.00+

  • Pineapple Fried Rice (GF) (V).

    Pineapple Fried Rice (GF) (V)

    $15.50+

  • Pad Sweet & Sour (V).

    Pad Sweet & Sour (V)

    $14.95+

SPECIAL MENU

THAI BEEF JERKY

$13.95

Marinated IOWA beef with Thai spices, served with sticky rice and Jeaw sauce.

THAI BEEF JERKY.

KHAO SOI CHICKEN 🌶️

$14.95

Northern Thai curry noodles with tender chicken, creamy coconut curry, pickled mustard greens, crispy noodles, red onion and cilantro.

KHAO SOI CHICKEN 🌶️.

BRAISED BEEF NOODLE SOUP

$16.95

Tender slow-braised beef and beef balls in a herb broth, served with rice vermicelli noodles, bean sprout and topped with green onions, cilantro, and crispy fried garlic.

BRAISED BEEF NOODLE SOUP.

CLEAR NOODLE SOUP WITH FISH BALLS

$13.95

Light, clear broth served with rice vermicelli noodles, bean sprout and fish balls, topped with green onions, cilantro, and crispy fried garlic.

CLEAR NOODLE SOUP WITH FISH BALLS.

PAPAYA SALAD COMBO TRAY

$27.95

A shareable Thai-style platter featuring Bangkok-style papaya salad, sticky rice, chicken wings, beef jerky, pork rinds, fresh spinach, and crispy wonton skins.

PAPAYA SALAD COMBO TRAY.

Appetizers

Fried Spring Rolls (4) (V)

$6.50

Glass noodles and veggies wrapped in a spring roll wrapper, deep-fried. Served with Thai sweet sauce

Fried Spring Rolls (4) (V).

Tofu Delight (8) (V) (GF)

$7.50

8 pieces. Fried tofu served with Thai sweet sauce

Tofu Delight (8) (V) (GF).

Chicken Satay (2) (GF)

$6.50

2 pieces. Marinated chicken tender with curry powder and coconut milk. Served with peanut sauce

Chicken Satay (2) (GF).

Dumpling (4)

$6.50

4 pieces of dumplings, stuffed with pork, vegetables, and seasoning

Dumpling (4).

Thai Shrimp Tempura (4)

$7.50

4 pieces. Panko breaded shrimp with cucumber sauce

Thai Shrimp Tempura (4).

Crab Rangoon (4)

$7.50

4 pieces. Crispy fried wontons filled with a creamy crab- flavored and cream cheese filling

Crab Rangoon (4).

Shrimp Shumai (6)

$7.50

Steamed dumplings filled with seasoned shrimp and vegetables,

Shrimp Shumai (6).

The Spice Plate

$19.50

Assortment of recommended appetizers: 4 fried spring rolls, 2 crab rangoon, 4 fried dumplings, and 2 chicken satay (No substitutions available)

The Spice Plate.

THAI CHICKEN WINGS (GF)

$7.50

Fried chicken wings served with sweet chili sauce.

THAI CHICKEN WINGS (GF).

SPICY FISH CAKE

$7.50

Thai-style fish cakes seasoned with red curry paste and herbs, fried and served with sweet chili sauce.

SPICY FISH CAKE.

SAI OUA (THAI SAUSAGE)

$7.50

Traditional Northern Thai sausage infused with lemongrass, herbs, and spices served with cucumber in homemade sweet chili sauce.

SAI OUA (THAI SAUSAGE).

PAPAYA SALAD (SOM TUM)

BANGKOK-STYLE PAPAYA SALAD (SOM TUM THAI)

$10.95

Shredded green papaya tossed in a spicy lime dressing with tomatoes, green bean and peanuts, served with crispy dumpling wrapper.

BANGKOK-STYLE PAPAYA SALAD (SOM TUM THAI).

ISAN-STYLE PAPAYA SALAD (SOM TUM LAOS)

$10.95

Shredded green papaya tossed with chilies, lime, tomato, green bean, and traditional fermented fish sauce (pla ra), served with crispy pork rinds.

ISAN-STYLE PAPAYA SALAD (SOM TUM LAOS).

Soups

Tom Kha 🌶️ (GF)

$6.50+

Silky coconut milk and galangal soup with lemongrass, lime juice, and mushrooms

Tom Kha 🌶️ (GF).

Tom Yum 🌶️ (GF)

$6.50+

Traditional Thai soup with lemongrass, galangal, lime juice, sweet chili paste, cream, and mushrooms

Tom Yum 🌶️ (GF).

VIP Favorites

Brad's Panang 🌶️ (GF)

$18.95

Extra juicy, spicy and slightly sweet curry with coconut milk, cilantro, basil and chicken. Served with chopped roasted peanuts

Brad's Panang 🌶️ (GF).

Jeff & Brett's Christmas Curry 🌶️ (GF)

$16.50

Blend of spicy green and red curry with broccoli, carrot, baby corn, cabbage, bamboo shoots, coconut milk and chicken

Jeff & Brett's Christmas Curry 🌶️ (GF).

Pork Ribs

Choo Chee Pork Ribs 🌶️ (GF)

$28.00

Half-rack of smoked ribs in red curry sauce with basil, coconut milk and cilantro, and broccoli. Served with jasmine rice

Choo Chee Pork Ribs 🌶️ (GF).

Smoked Sweet & Sour Pork Ribs

$28.00

Half-rack of smoked ribs topped with a Thai style, sweet & sour sauce, pineapple, cucumber, bell peppers, onions, green onions, tomatoes, and cilantro

Smoked Sweet & Sour Pork Ribs.

Curries

Red Curry 🌶️ (GF)

$14.00+

Spicy curry with broccoli, carrot, baby corn, cabbage, bamboo shoots, and coconut milk. Served with jasmine rice

Red Curry 🌶️ (GF).

Yellow Curry 🌶️ (GF) (V)

$14.00+

Mildly spicy curry with potato, onions, yellow curry paste, and coconut milk. Served with jasmine rice

Yellow Curry 🌶️ (GF) (V).

Green Curry 🌶️ (GF)

$14.00+

Spicy, slightly sweet curry with broccoli, carrot, baby corn, cabbage, bamboo shoots, and coconut milk. Served with jasmine rice

Green Curry 🌶️ (GF).

Panang 🌶️ (GF)

$14.00+

Medium spicy and slightly sweet curry with coconut milk, cilantro, and basil. Served with jasmine rice

Panang 🌶️ (GF).

Massaman Curry 🌶️ (GF)

$14.00+

Mild, slightly sweet curry with potato, onions, curry paste, and coconut milk, topped with peanuts. Served with jasmine rice

Massaman Curry 🌶️ (GF).

Noodles

Pad Thai (V)

$14.50+

Thin rice noodles sautéed in a sweet-savory sauce with egg, chives, and bean sprouts

Pad Thai (V).

Pad See Ew (V)

$14.50+

Wide rice noodles sautéed with broccoli, carrot, baby corn, egg, and sweet soy sauce.

Pad See Ew (V).

Drunken Noodle 🌶️ (V)

$15.50+

Wild rice noodles sautéed with bell pepper, broccoli, onions, mushroom, garlic, basil, sweet soy.

Drunken Noodle 🌶️ (V).

Drunken Spaghetti 🌶️ (V)

$15.50+

Spaghetti noodles sautéed with bell peppers, broccoli, onions, mushrooms, basil, and garlic

Drunken Spaghetti 🌶️ (V).

The Spice Pasta 🌶️ (V)

$16.50+

Fettuccine with house-made chili paste, cream, bell peppers, broccoli, mushrooms, onions, garlic, and basil

The Spice Pasta 🌶️ (V).

Fish & Seafood

Pad Tamarind

$23.00

sautéed in sweet and sour tamarind sauce with fried shallot and cilantro. Served with fresh spinach

Pad Tamarind.

Pad Cha 🌶️

$26.00

sautéed in spicy sauce with bamboo shoots, green beans, and fresh herbs: lesser galangal, young peppercorns, and basil

Pad Cha 🌶️.

Pad Pong Karee

$23.00

sautéed with yellow curry powder, cream, egg, onions, bell peppers, and cilantro

Pad Pong Karee.

Fried Rice

Thai Fried Rice (GF) (V)

$13.50+

Fried rice with onions, green onions, egg and carrot

Thai Fried Rice (GF) (V).

The Spice Fried Rice🌶️ (GF) (V)

$14.50+

Fried rice with chili paste, egg, onions, carrot, basil, and green onions

The Spice Fried Rice🌶️ (GF) (V).

Pineapple Fried Rice (GF) (V)

$15.50+

Fried rice with yellow curry powder, pineapple, raisins, cashews, onions, green onions, carrot, green beans, and egg

Pineapple Fried Rice (GF) (V).

Duck Dishes

Roast Red Duck Curry 🌶️

$26.00

Red curry with roasted duck, pineapple, tomatoes, bell peppers, and coconut milk. Served with steamed jasmine rice. (Small pieces of bone may be present)

Roast Red Duck Curry 🌶️.

Pad Ka Prow Duck 🌶️

$26.00

Roasted Duck meat sautéed with basil, garlic, onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, and chili paste. Served with steamed jasmine rice. (Small pieces of bone may be present)

Pad Ka Prow Duck 🌶️.

Sweet and Sour Duck

$26.00

Duck meat sautéed with pineapple, cucumber, bell peppers, onions, green onions, cilantro, and tomatoes in Thai-style sweet & sour sauce. Served with steamed jasmine rice. Small pieces of bone may be present

Sweet and Sour Duck.

Sautéed

Spicy Peanut 🌶️ (GF)

$16.50+

Mildly spicy peanut sauce and cilantro. Served with fresh spinach and jasmine rice

Spicy Peanut 🌶️ (GF).

Pad Ka Prow 🌶️ (GF) (V)

$13.95+

Sautéed with basil, garlic, green beans and chili paste. Served with fresh spinach and jasmine rice

Pad Ka Prow 🌶️ (GF) (V).

Pad Kratiem Prik Thai 🌶️ (GF) (V)

$13.95+

Black pepper sauce, cilantro and garlic topped with fried garlic served jasmine rice

Pad Kratiem Prik Thai  🌶️ (GF) (V).

Pad Sweet & Sour (V)

$14.95+

Pineapple, cucumber, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and, green onion in a Thai style sweet & sour sauce. Served with jasmine rice

Pad Sweet & Sour (V).

Pad Pak (Mixed Vegetables) (V) (GF)

$13.95+

Broccoli, baby corn, carrots, cabbage, green beans, and mushrooms sautéed in savory soy based sauce with a touch of sesame oil. Topped with fried garlic. Served with jasmine rice

Pad Pak (Mixed Vegetables) (V) (GF).

Pad Ginger (V) (GF)

$13.95+

Fresh ginger, mushroom, bell peppers, onions, and cilantro. Served with jasmine rice

Pad Ginger (V) (GF).

Pad Cashew (V) (GF)

$13.95+

Cashew nuts, mushroom, bell peppers, onions, and cilantro. Served with jasmine rice

Pad Cashew (V) (GF).

Pad Lemongrass (V) (GF)

$13.95+

Lemongrass, mushroom, pepper, spinach, and basil. Served with jasmine rice

Pad Lemongrass (V) (GF).

Kids Menu

Chicken Nuggets (5)

$5.50

Crispy golden breaded chicken nuggets served with ketchup.

Chicken Nuggets (5).

Kid Fried Rice

$9.50

Onions, green onions, egg, and carrot

Kid Fried Rice.

Desserts

Fresh Mango Sticky Rice (GF) (seasonal)

$9.50

Sticky rice sweetened with coconut milk and sugar. Served with diced mango in syrup

Fresh Mango Sticky Rice (GF) (seasonal).

Diced Mango in Syrup with Sticky Rice

$9.00

Diced Mango in Syrup with Sticky Rice.

Sweet Sticky Rice (GF)

$5.50

Sticky rice sweetened with coconut milk and sugar

Sweet Sticky Rice (GF).

Fried Banana

$6.80

Banana wrapped in spring roll wrapper, deep fried and drizzled with honey

Fried Banana.

Chocolate Lover Lava Cake

$12.00

Warm chocolate lava cake with vanilla ice cream, and chocolate drizzle.

Chocolate Lover Lava Cake.

Key Lime Pie

$7.00

Banana wrapped in spring roll wrapper, deep fried and drizzled with honey

Key Lime Pie.

Tiramisu

$7.50

Vanilla ladyfingers soaked in coffee and cognac, fresh mascarpone cheese, and cocoa powder

Tiramisu.

Chocolate Cake

$8.50

Rich chocolate cake layered with creamy chocolate mousse, finished with chocolate glaze and chocolate chips.

Chocolate Cake.

Matcha Ice Cream

$5.50

Matcha Ice Cream.

Vanilla Ice Cream

$4.50

Vanilla Ice Cream.

Beverages

Unsweetened Iced Tea

$3.50

Unsweetened tea

Thai Iced Tea

$4.50

Traditional Thai brewed sweetened iced tea

Thai Iced Tea.

Thai Iced Coffee

$4.50

Coffee, topped with cream or lemon juice

Thai Iced Coffee.

Thai Iced Tea Lemonade

$4.50

Traditional thai brewed sweetened iced tea

Thai Iced Tea Lemonade.

Thai Iced Green Tea

$4.50

Traditional Thai brewed sweetened iced tea

Thai Iced Green Tea.

Chai Tea Latte

$5.50

A rich blend of teas and spices with milk. Served hot or iced with whipped cream and cinnamon

Iced Chai

$5.50

A rich blend of teas and spices with milk. Served hot or iced with whipped cream and cinnamon

Pepsi

$2.95

Diet Pepsi

$2.95

Mountain Dew

$2.95

Root Beer

$2.95

Dr. Pepper

$2.95

Starry

$2.95

Lemonade

$2.95

Mango Smoothie

$5.00

Mango Smoothie.

Mango Cream Smoothie

$5.00

Mango Cream Smoothie.

Strawberry Banana Smoothie

$5.00

Strawberry Banana Smoothie.

Milk

$3.00

Chocolate Milk

$3.00

Thai Hot Coffee

$3.35

Thai Hot Coffee.

Party Tray Menu

Tray Spring Rolls (20 pcs)

$30.00

Tray Spring Rolls (20 pcs).

Tray Tofu Delight (40 pcs)

$35.00

Tray Tofu Delight (40 pcs).

Tray Steamed Dumplings (20 pcs)

$30.00

Tray Steamed Dumplings (20 pcs).

Tray Fried Dumplings (20 pcs)

$30.00

Tray Fried Dumplings (20 pcs).

Tray Shrimp Tempura (20 pcs)

$35.00

Tray Crab Rangoon (20 pcs)

$35.00

Tray Shrimp Shumai (30 pcs)

$35.00

Tray Chicken Satay (10 pcs)

$30.00

Tray Thai Fried Rice (5 Portions)

$65.00+

Serves 5-8

Tray The Spice Fried Rice (5 Portions)

$70.00+

Tray Pineapple Fried Rice (5 Portions)

$75.00+

Tray Red Curry (5 Portions)

$65.00+

Served with steamed Jasmine Rice

Tray Red Curry (5 Portions).

Tray Yellow Curry (5 Portions)

$65.00+

Served with steamed Jasmine Rice

Tray Green Curry (5 Portions)

$65.00+

Served with steamed Jasmine Rice

Tray Panang Curry (5 Portions)

$65.00

Served with steamed Jasmine Rice

Tray Panang Curry (5 Portions).

Tray Massaman Curry (5 Portions)

$65.00

Served with steamed Jasmine Rice

Tray Pad Thai (5 Portions)

$70.00+

Tray Pad Thai (5 Portions).

Tray Drunken Spaghetti

$75.00+

Tray The Spice Pasta (5 Portions)

$80.00+

Spicy Peanut (5 Portions)

$75.00+

Served with steamed Jasmine Rice

Pad Ka Prow (5 Portions)

$65.00+

Served with steamed Jasmine Rice

Pad Kratiem Prik Thai (5 Portions)

$65.00+

Served with steamed Jasmine Rice

Pad Sweet & Sour (5 Portions)

$70.00+

Served with steamed Jasmine Rice

Pad Pak (Mixed Vegetables) (5 Portions)

$65.00+

Served with steamed Jasmine Rice

Pad Ginger (5 Portions)

$65.00+

Pad Cashew (5 Portions)

$65.00+

Pad Lemongrass (5 Portions)

$65.00+

Tea Forte

Black Currant

$4.10

Lush and fruity with soothingly sweet floral notes

Black Currant.

Bombay Chai

$4.10

Rich imperial spices for a flavorful cup of exotica

Bombay Chai.

Earl Grey

$4.10

Assam leaves with an aromatic liquoring of citrus bergamot

Earl Grey.

Orchid Vanilla

$4.10

Black tea with madagascar vanilla and the taste of coconut

Orchid Vanilla.

English Breakfast

$4.10

A dark and rich superb assam black tea

English Breakfast.

Sencha

$4.10

Superior - grade leaves, harvested and steamed in early

Sencha.

Jasmine Green

$4.10

Prized, intoxicatingly fragrant, jasmine blossom green tea

Jasmine Green.

Cherry Blossom

$4.10

A joyous pairing of tart cherries, flowers and organic green tea

Cherry Blossom.

Green Mango Peach

$4.10

Heady nectar of mangos and lush sweet peach

Green Mango Peach.

Moroccan Mint

$4.10

Perfectly balanced with a lingering sweet, smooth and cooling finish

Moroccan Mint.

White Ginger Pear

$4.10

Fruity balanced with tangy citrus and a spicy ginger finish

White Ginger Pear.

Chamomile Citron

$4.10

A soothing blend with flowers with a zest of citrus

Chamomile Citron.

Ginger Lemongrass

$4.10

Citrusy herbs blended with an enlivening tingle of ginger

Ginger Lemongrass.

Blueberry Merlot

$4.10

Succulent blueberries with a subtle wisp of sage

Blueberry Merlot.

Side

Side of Rice

$2.25

Side of Sticky Rice

$3.50

Side of Small Noodles

$2.25

Side of Wide Noodles

$2.25

Side of Spaghetti Noodles

$2.25

Side of Fettuccine Noodles

$2.25

Side of Fried Egg

$2.25

Side of Thai Omelet

$2.75

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