Thai Spice 2701 Pinole Valley Road, Pinole, CA 94564

"The food is so delicious! I have been out of the area for a number of years but about 10 years ago I had the pleasure of enjoying a few lunches here and had forgotten just how nice of an experience Thai Spice is. We ordered 3 different soups Tom ka ga, Tom ka tofu, chicken noodle and the Basil catfish. The Tom ka soups are a bit more authentic than the other 2 places in El Sob. It's really nice to have Galangal root in the soups (it is very good for health) & I love the flavor with the lemongrass etc. They cook catfish in at least 3 flavors & the Basil was light and fresh. Not overly heavy in the sauce department with delicate fresh flavors of onion, bell pepper & Basil etc. I really enjoyed the experience and look forward to further cuisine adventures here in the near future."

"This place has definitely improved over the years! The cook(s) are very good. The service is awesome. Best Thai restaurant in west Contra Costa county and Pinole! I recommend the masamman beef, the green curry, pumpkin curry, angel wings, and their fresh spring rolls are the best I’ve had anywhere. I highly recommend you give this place a visit if you enjoy Thai food"

"It was hard finding a Thai place in the upper East Bay I actually enjoyed. Their flavors are excellent, but dish sizes are smaller. I went during lunch time, but asked for a dinner size portion to share with 1 other person so they easily accommodated. The waiter was probably one of the best, most hospitable people I have come across in the restaurant industry."

"Popped in last minute, we ordered appetizers and an entree to share. Everything was so good. The chili powder was a nice spicy touch."

"All the dishes we tried during our dinner hit the mark. The pumpkin curry and the mushroom in pepper sauce (#65) we’re the right temperate, cook and spice. The dessert — fried banana with the coconut ice cream was delicious and a good end to the night. Unfortunately, the service was a little slow since it was busy with only one server. However, the ambiance and lighting made it a comfortable atmosphere during long wait times. Would definitely recommend going for the food!"