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Terrible. I ordered the Malaysian beef curry and young lemon grass soup were so bad making me think again and again coming back there. The beef curry was so salty I couldn't eat it even with the white rice. The soup was so plain that was no comparison to Tom Yum soup of Thais. Not sure want to go back there. Larry T.…
disappointed fan. I love the food at Spice Island, but I just had the worst experience. I told my server that my friend was going to be 15 minutes late, but she was very nice and agreed to seat me right before the busy lunch hour began. I ordered a drink and planned on tipping well. Then 15 minutes later the owner/manager stopped by and berated me for taking up a table during the busy lunch hour (when there were still quite a few tables open), and my friend showed up 30 seconds later, as I had warned the server. I don't think I'll go back now because the manager was so ungracious.…
Extensive Menu and Side effects. I feel terrible about this because the waitstaff were so nice, but both my partner and I experienced a severe stomach illness after eating a the Spice Island Tea house. We ordered different meals entirely but they both contained seafood. I don't want people to stay away from this establishment... just maybe the seafood...…
I'd recommend ordering take out.. The food needs no defense -it's amazing. The environment is pretty dang filthy, but hey, it's Oakland!! My real complaint is that the manager and much of the wait staff is just plain mean. The manager has some real temper issues -I've watched her scold servers in front of a full dining room for obvious mistakes -like slipping, or spilling water. I've been personally attacked by this woman by making the mistake of asking if I could substitute a side. Over the years, I have yet to find more than a handful of friendly servers. It's like from the minute you walk in, you're made to feel like they don't need your business.…
Great Southeast Asian Food and Fun champagne cocktails!. Visiting Pittsburgh from NYC and came to this "hole in the wall", but don't let the shabby exterior fool you. Inside, it's dimly lit and romantic in a shabby chic sort of way, with different chairs and funky looking tables. The food is very good, we tried some Burmese cuisine because we love the Burmese place at home, and we thought this was actually better. The service was casual but friendly and prompt. They have a small but interesting wine and beer list, and the champagne cocktails were great with appetizers. The main courses were very substantial, although it could've been a tad bit spicier (accomodating the clientele, more perhaps?) In any case, the place was great and we will definitely revisit when in da 'burgh again.…
