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The Spice Jar - Reviews

2500 Bryant St, 94110 San Francisco
All reviews at a glance
331

Reviews

76.7%

Satisfaction

54

negative

23

neutral

254

positive

What people say about The Spice Jar

Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Solo Dinner
Group Size
  • Solo
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Noise Level
  • Quiet
Aaron S.
Review date: 10/14/2025
10
Perfect Japanese Curry Day
On a nice day, I was sitting outside with this plate of Japanese curry, wanting for nothing. The food was excellent, the service was top-notch, and the atmosphere was perfect. I had a wonderful lunch experience.
  • Japanese curry10
  • food10
  • service10
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Noise Level
  • Quiet
Sucharitha Y.
Review date: 09/07/2025
9
Delicious Garlic Noodles and Keema Curry!
I went early on a Saturday and had the most delicious garlic noodles and keema curry! I will definitely go back to try more!
  • garlic noodles9
  • keema curry9
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Kyle G.
Review date: 08/17/2025
10
Incredible Food, Unbelievable Prices!
My experience at this restaurant was incredible. We tried the wings, miso eggplant, fried rice, and bao. Everything we ordered was exceptional, beautifully presented, and delicious. To top it off, the bill was surprisingly reasonable, making it a truly outstanding value. I highly recommend checking this place out; it's a serious gem.
  • wings9
  • miso eggplant9
  • fried rice9
Price per Person
  • $91–$100
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Couple
Group Size
  • Couple
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Noise Level
  • Loud
zephyr A.
Review date: 07/18/2025
8
Delicious Calamari Salad, Lively Atmosphere
My experience at this restaurant was quite positive. The calamari salad was absolutely delicious, truly "to die for. " The food in general was delish, with hearty portions and a fair price. While the place can get loud, especially on a packed Friday night, it's a good sign of its popularity. Our table was by the door, leading to a lot of foot traffic, but the overall experience was great. The service was excellent, rated a 5 out of 5.
  • calamari salad10
  • food9
  • portions8
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Friends
Group Size
  • Small Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Noise Level
  • Quiet
Collin V.
Review date: 06/20/2025
8
Incredible Food, Weird Service
My experience at this restaurant was a mixed bag, with the food being the undeniable star and the service being quite peculiar. I ordered the Tempura Brussels, Garlic Green Beans, Ramen, and Mongolian Beef. The Garlic Green Beans were really good, though I personally would have liked more spice. I would definitely order them again. The Mongolian beef was absolutely incredible, truly a highlight! The Ramen was also really good. However, the Brussels sprouts were heavily breaded, and I wouldn't order them again. The service was. Kinda weird. For a table of four, we were only brought two waters. When we asked for food recommendations, the staff mentioned they didn't eat much. After our food arrived, we didn't see our server again until the check. While it was fine as we didn't need anything else, the overall service experience was just odd. Despite the unusual service, the amazing food made up for it.
  • food10
  • Garlic green beans8
  • Mongolian beef10
  • service3
  • Brussels2
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Group Type
  • Couple
Group Size
  • Couple
Service Type
  • Takeout
Wait Time
  • Long (31+ min.)
Noise Level
  • Quiet
Pheng V.
Review date: 05/02/2025
3
Disappointing Portions for the Price
Upon arrival, I requested to order food for takeout. The host informed me it would take 20 minutes. However, it took 40 minutes to finally receive my order. I drove home, anticipating my meal, but was greatly disappointed upon opening the containers. I had ordered the ribs and curry, with each dish costing over $20. I was flabbergasted by the portion sizes. The rib dish contained only 2 ribs, which was far less than I expected for $20. The curry dish was also very small for the same price. I was highly disappointed with the prices given the small amounts of food. While the food tasted fine, it was not worth $20. I question why it took 40 minutes to prepare food that was just "very ok. " This place is acceptable, but considering the price and portions, you would be better off dining elsewhere. In my opinion, it's not worth it.
  • food taste5
  • wait time2
  • ribs1
  • curry dish2
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Jean P. H.
Review date: 03/04/2025
10
A Gem for Food and Atmosphere
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic, making it one of my favorite spots in San Francisco and overall. The atmosphere was warm, cozy, and intimate, perfectly complementing the comfort food. The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive. And the food! Everything I've tried has been absolutely delicious. I highly recommend checking this place out; you won't be disappointed!
  • atmosphere10
  • staff10
  • food10
Price per Person
  • $31–$40
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Andrea O.
Review date: 06/15/2024
9
Yummy Laksa and Great Atmosphere!
My experience at this cute place on Bryant St was fantastic! I highly recommend ordering the laksa, chicken karaage, and the garlic green beans. The lemonade was also so goooood! The atmosphere and food were both rated a perfect 5, making for a truly enjoyable dinner.
  • laksa9
  • chicken karaage9
  • garlic green beans9
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Nick L.
Review date: 05/12/2024
7
Bold Flavors, But Egg-cellent Mistake!
My experience at this ramen spot was a mix of bold flavors and a significant disappointment. The broth was rich and the noodles were perfectly rolled, showcasing excellent preparation. However, the greatest sin committed was serving hard-boiled eggs instead of soft ones, which was much to my chagrin. I'm hoping next time they'll let soft eggs in! 💔🥚
  • broth8
  • noodles8
  • hard-boiled eggs2
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Wait Time
  • Short (6–15 min.)
DocFaisal
Review date: 05/09/2024
9
Fabuloso Laksa and Green Curry!
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! I had the Laksa and the green curry tofu, and they were both fabuloso! The food arrived piping hot and quick, just as I like it. The portions are large, so I always get another meal out of it, making it pretty reasonable for two meals, especially if you just get water. I'm curious to try their lemonade next time. The ambiance is cool with a wonderfully diverse crowd. I'm looking forward to trying the ramen and rice dishes on my next visits. Can't wait!
  • Laksa9
  • green curry tofu9
  • food10

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