Opening hours
Closed · opens 4:30 AM
| Monday | 4:30 AM – 8:00 PM, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 4:30 AM – 8:00 PM, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:30 AM – 8:00 PM, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Thursday | 4:30 AM – 8:00 PM, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Friday | 4:30 AM – 8:00 PM, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Saturday | 4:30 AM – 8:00 PM, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Local time in Ames: 12:30 AM (CST). Holiday hours may differ.
About The Spice
Looking for a Thai restaurant in Ames? The Spice is at 402 Main Street, Ames, Iowa. Our Ames guide covers 154 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
The Spice is open 6 days a week, usually 4:30 AM – 8:00 PM, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM (closed Sunday). Early risers are covered too: doors open at 4:30 AM most days. Note that it closes between lunch and dinner service on 6 days of the week.
Available service options are dine-in.
Quick facts
- Category
- Thai Restaurant
- Address
- 402 Main Street, Ames, IA 50010
- Hours
- Open 6 days a week, usually 4:30 AM – 8:00 PM, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM (closed Sunday)
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 7 AM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Thai restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared The Spice’s weekday schedule with 14 other Thai restaurants in Iowa. On a typical weekday it opens at 4:30 AM, earlier than 100% of them (the typical opening time is 11:00 AM) and closes at 2:00 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 8:30 PM).
In total it is open about 111 hours a week, 64 hours more than the local median of 47. 64% of Thai restaurants in Iowa open on Sundays; The Spice does not.
Compared with 14 other Thai restaurants in Iowa that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Thai restaurants across the US
Based on 571 menus with 48,165 priced items from Thai restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $13.95, and half of all items are priced between $7.95 and $17.95.
We don’t have The Spice’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what Thai restaurants across the US typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Pad Thai | 66% | $16.00 |
| Green Curry | 62% | $16.95 |
| Red Curry | 56% | $16.95 |
| Pineapple Fried Rice | 52% | $17.00 |
| Panang Curry | 52% | $16.95 |
| Yellow Curry | 49% | $16.95 |
| Sticky Rice | 42% | $4.00 |
| Peanut Sauce | 42% | $3.00 |
Calculated from 571 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Dine-in
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of The Spice there are 41 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 62 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (8), American (7), Mexican & Tex-Mex (6), and Sandwiches & Delis (6).
The Spice is the only Thai restaurant within a mile (1 within three miles). The next closest is Thai Kitchen, 1.7 mi away.
15 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- AmericanSweet Carolines< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeVinyl Cafe< 0.1 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsGreat Harvest Bakery and Café< 0.1 mi
- Bars & PubsLondon Underground0.2 mi
- Mexican & Tex-MexTaco John's0.2 mi
What to expect at a Thai restaurant
Thai restaurants are among the most common sit-down restaurants in American towns of every size. Menus balance sweet, sour, salty and spicy flavors and are built around curries, stir-fries, noodle dishes, soups and salads, served with jasmine or sticky rice.
What to order
- Pad thai or pad see ew – the most popular noodle dishes
- Green, red or massaman curry – with rice; massaman is the mildest
- Tom yum or tom kha soup – hot-and-sour or coconut-based
- Larb or som tam – bright, spicy Isan salads
Good to know
- Spice is usually rated on a 1–5 scale; you can always add chili at the table.
- Lunch specials typically include soup or a spring roll at a lower price.
- Many Thai restaurants close between lunch and dinner on weekdays – check the hours.
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Frequently asked questions
What are The Spice's opening hours?
Open 6 days a week, usually 4:30 AM – 8:00 PM, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM (closed Sunday). Monday: 4:30 AM – 8:00 PM, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Tuesday: 4:30 AM – 8:00 PM, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Wednesday: 4:30 AM – 8:00 PM, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Thursday: 4:30 AM – 8:00 PM, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Friday: 4:30 AM – 8:00 PM, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Saturday: 4:30 AM – 8:00 PM, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Sunday: Closed.
Is The Spice open on Sunday?
No, The Spice is closed on Sundays.
Where is The Spice located?
The Spice is located at 402 Main Street, Ames, IA 50010.
Does The Spice offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for The Spice. Listed service options: dine-in.
Is The Spice open late?
No, The Spice usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near The Spice?
There are 62 other places to eat and drink within a mile of The Spice. Nearby options include Sweet Carolines (< 0.1 mi), Vinyl Cafe (< 0.1 mi), and Great Harvest Bakery and Café (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other Thai restaurants near The Spice?
None within a mile. The closest is Thai Kitchen, 1.7 mi away.
How much do Thai restaurants across the US cost?
Based on 571 menus with 48,165 priced items from Thai restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $13.95, and half of all items are priced between $7.95 and $17.95.
Nearby places
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