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We lived in Oakland for years and made Spice Island Tea House a regular visit. My husband and I could split an order of Pad Thai and an order of spring rolls and be comfortably full, spending less than $20 on takeout. We miss Spice Island very much, as we used to eat here about once every 2 weeks.
Should you try it? Yes
Ambience: It's certainly a hard place to find, but that's good because it's truly a hidden gem and will stay that way. On the outside, it looks terrible and hardly even has a legible sign to mark the front door. On the inside, its ambiance is quaint with low-lighting and refurbished antique-like deco that's sure to amuse and delight. They have a vibe all their own, and I'm having a hard time putting it into words.
To be honest, Spice Island was where my husband and I went on our first date. He introduced me to this place and it is now once of our must-visits when visiting Pittsburgh.
Service: Great! It gets busy, but the food generally always comes out very quickly.
Location: Convenient location for anyone living in Oakland (we were on Dawson Street), as this area of the city is very walkable. Perfect for students at Pitt too!
3 Key Tips:
1) Try their teas - they are incredible!
2) Pad Thai. I get it without spice and the taste/texture/temperature is perfecto, but you can have them add spice if you want it!
3) Dishes are large, enough for splitting if you order an appetizer with it!
Recommended Dish: Pad Thai for sure. I also like the Mango Chicken.
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