The Spice Thai Cuisine | Our Story
Authentic Thai cuisine in the heart of Ames
The Spice Thai Cuisine has made its home on Main Street in downtown Ames, bringing careful balance, fresh ingredients, and genuine pride to every plate.
The five flavors of Thai cuisine
Thai cooking balances five primary flavors — hot, sour, sweet, salty, and bitter — with aromatics like lemongrass, galangal, and lime leaves giving each dish its own character.
Prepared fresh, dish by dish
Every meal is prepared individually using fresh seafood, meat, and produce — a standard the kitchen holds to with quiet consistency.
A menu built for exploration
The menu spans appetizers, soups, curries, noodles, sautéed dishes, seafood, and desserts, with dedicated vegetarian and gluten-free options throughout.
A refined table in downtown Ames
Jeanne Abbott of the Des Moines Register called The Spice a Thai restaurant of uncommon authenticity and style — a balance of refinement and ease, from the Thai artwork on deep-red walls to neatly set tables ready for an unhurried meal.
