Spice Thai Cuisine Coogee, Sydney

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Shop 3, 183 Coogee Bay Rd
Coogee NSW 2034
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8 Recommended

Food 8 Ambience 8 Service 8 Value 8

What a nice surprise this place is.

Doesn’t look like much from the outside but it’s pleasantly cosy and homely inside. And it’s easy to find, next to the Medina Executive Apartments on Coogee Bay Road, about 500m up the road from the Coogee Bay Hotel.

We made a late booking for a 7.30pm table on a Fri night. As we were entertaining overseas visitors who were staying at the Medina, we asked for a table looking out onto the street and they obliged us. So our guests were treated to the sights and sounds of Aussie Friday night street life on the famous (or infamous) Coogee Bay Rd in all its glory!

All the waitresses here are pleasant, helpful and polite. One though who showed us to our table seemed to struggle with her English, so some up-skilling may be necessary especially when she didn’t even understand the word “menu”. I think the maitre d' must have picked up on this as she was promptly replaced by another young lady who was efficient in handling our rather complicated order for five people.

And the food was fresh, tasty and served in just the right quantities. But I suggest that you pay attention to the name of this place. “Spicy Thai” is no exaggeration because some dishes are pretty hot, especially one of the vegetarian ones which had one of our guests dashing outside for fresh air. But that’s no reflection of the quality of the food, just be sure to order mild stuff if hot chillies aren’t your thing.

My Penang beef curry though wasn’t overly spicy. The meat are tender and flavoursome and neatly presented in thin, edible slices and accompanied with a selection of crunchy, green veggies in a tangy coconut cream sauce.

All up we paid $115 for five people and that included two shared starters, five mains and boiled rice all round. We brought our own wine – (it’s byo) but I couldn’t even tell you whether they charged for corkage as the price was so reasonable, I couldn’t be bothered to check.

This is a small place and it’s obviously developed a loyal following as it was quite full the night we dined. However, the quick turnover of tables should ensure that you don’t have to wait long if you’re willing to hand around.

Toilets sadly are non-existent but you are free to use the ones next door ones at the Medina and those are clean and well stocked if a little difficult to find.

I wouldn’t hesitate to come back here. It’s pleasantly casual and relaxed in a convenient location. Service and food are of the highest quality. Just don’t expect desserts or coffee as we couldn't find any on the menu.