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    5ive Spice

    4.4 (188 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese, Salad, Tacos
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Jennifer A.

    This is our third visit to 5spice but first time at this location. It is a smaller than the downtown spice we usually visit. The food is equally good, pho is the same and very flavorful. Waitstaff is nice and polite. Would recommend, you can't go wrong with this franchise.

    Kaz G.

    I came here after work and sat at the bar. The server was nice and helpful. I ordered the spicy short rib pho with a side of chili oil. The food came out so fast, I was surprised. This is my new go to order. It's my second time having it and it's literally so much food. I didn't even need to order anything else. I liked the vibe of this location, perfect for a lowkey date night. They were also playing the BEST music, would absolutely recommend! I need to come here for lunch.

    Lemongrass Chicken Banh Mi cross section
    Rebecca S.

    My experience is based on delivery: 5 star food, 5 star customer service I have ordered from the gramercy/kips bay location several times. The food always arrives hot, is always well packaged and tasty. My personal go to is the SHAKING BEEF Bo Luc Lac Stir fried Angus steak cube) bun. It is served Served w. Side Salad & Nuoc Cham: (Romaine, Cucumber, Pickled Mustard, Grape Tomatoes, Carrots & Daikon). I appreciate the choice of Vermicelli rice noodle, Thai Jasmine rice or Solely Salad. I always choose rice and the packaging is amazing, the beef is kept seperate from the rice and arrives hot and aromatic. My mom also loves this dish but ordered it with the solely salad and opts for double veggies. We have also tried several of the bahn mini including the lemongrass chicken, the brisket and the braised short rib. All are tasty. I do recommend adding the dip for $1 as it really takes it to the next level! I ordered the lychee iced tea sweetened today. It was sweet but not too sweet which I appreciated and as with everything from 5ive spice very thoughtfully packaged in a way that there is no leaking in transit. 5ive spice has some great all day and happy hour specials, I look forward to trying their food in person when I am in the area. Customer service: One time, on a particularly busy weekend in NYC, I received the wrong bahn mi sandwich. I ordered the brisket bahn mi and received the lemongrass chicken. When I called 5ive Spice, I spoke to the manager John who was incredibly apologetic and explained it was a very busy night, without offering excuses. He offered a full refund and invited me to order again and call and he would include a complimentary bahn mi. For what it's worth, it was a very busy night in NYC, all of the restaurants we were trying to get take out or delivery from were quoting 2+ hours, and John handled the situation perfectly. The food we received was tasty and did arrive on time.

    Dom G.

    Came here for a late lunch with the kids. We ordered 3 dishes between 3 kids and an adult - 2 classic phos and the bubba com. Also got an extra serving of noodles which they charged either $4 or $6 (can't remember). All came and served pretty quickly and the kids demolished the soup noodles. 3 standard dishes with tax and tip ended being $85.

    JiHae L.

    I stopped in for dinner here after a show at Gramercy Theater on a Saturday night. No reservation was needed, and the restaurant had a stylish, well-decorated atmosphere. The pricing was on the higher side, though that's somewhat expected for the area. A fun touch was one of the bathrooms hidden behind a bookcase. I wouldn't have noticed if my friend hadn't pointed it out. As for the food, it was decent but didn't quite live up to expectations given the price. We tried the summer rolls, which came recommended, and they were good. The menu also included corn, which felt unusual for a Vietnamese restaurant. I ordered the 5ive special pho, which was supposed to have some spice according to the menu, but it lacked any heat and didn't taste much like traditional pho broth.

    Fish tacos
    Septima M.

    Service could have been better. We were not checked on and had to ask someone to continue ordering after the initial chicken wings we put in! The first serve just never came back. The pho was alright, I can't say I'm dying to go back, as other pho places I've experienced in Brooklyn and California. I think I needed chili oil, because I don't use the generous portions of hoisin and siracha! Maybe just not the veggie pho! The Bon Bu Hue broth was much better. They didn't give much herbs or sprouts , but good on the jalapeños! They offer their version of tacos which is unique to them, but they aren't worth it. They shouldn't offer tacos. The spring rolls were fine! And I liked the wings a lot!!! The place was really cute as far as design! I'd give the whole visit a 7/10. I'm not running back, I love Vietnamese food too much to eat it here.

    Braised Short Ribs Bun/Com
    Oso G.

    I've heard fantastic reviews about Pho, so I decided to give it a try and stopped by 5ive Spice Tacos & Banh Mi. The food, service, and staff were excellent. Although I didn't end up trying the Pho, the Bun/Com Braised Short Ribs with rice caught my attention, and it definitely lived up to expectations. I will definitely return.

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    Alan L.

    Wow The Kung Fu Pandam cocktail is a unique blend of sweet and (very mild) spice. The Pork Belly of Noodles and Pho were delicious. The Chicken Fried Dumplings were deep fried. We probably would have preferred them to be pan fried. The room was comfortable and the service was attentive.

    Daniel R.

    My friends and I had a pretty good experience here before a show! The Brussels sprouts and spring rolls were a definite highlight of the meal. I also liked the steak bowl. My only issue was that the wrong meal was brought to me, and when I asked for the right meal, the server told me I was wrong. I didn't appreciate that, but aside from that, I had a great time!

    Lemongrass Chicken Banh Mi
    Bruce H.

    I had a delivery order of fried chicken dumplings, vegetarian spring rolls and a lemongrass chicken Bahn Mi. The spring rolls were crisp and delicious with a pleasant dipping sauce. The fried chicken dumplings were on the soggy side but that might be a result of steaming inside the delivery box, one of the constant risks of getting deliver...everything gets soggy if given enough time. The lemongrass chicken Bahn Mi was packed with lots of chicken and pickled vegetables, a nice sauce and crispy bread. I would have liked a little more lemongrass added to the chicken. In all, this was a hearty, tasty meal that I would order again. Delivery was quick and packing was well done.

    Lychee martini
    Shilpa M.

    We are foodies, and this is one of those delicious restaurants that makes a cold New York winter worth it. Everything was terrific. It's more mid-range than the old school Vietnamese spots in Chinatown. The tacos are amazing, and unique. We had Pho with pork on the side, grilled shrimp salad, spring rolls, fried fish with rice. Cool secret bathroom behind the library door.

    Shaking Beef Bun/Com
    Anna K.

    I didn't make a reservation for dinner on a Tuesday evening but it wasn't necessary. They have a happy hour from 4-7 so we ordered appetizers. I got the shaking beef rice and it was very flavorful. They also accept blackbird app. Will be back!

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    Maria R.

    Pho is good but small portion for the price. Ordered $140 of food and had 2 cocktails missing reached out to the restaurant for a refund and they didnt help said to call the delivery service even though the order was placed on 5spice website. Tried reaching out to the delivery server sauce wasn't able to get anyone so reached back out to the restaurant where they once again failed to do anything. They said there unable to deliver alcohol drinks but list it on the site and charge you for it. Super disappointed with the customer service on both ends.

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    The pho broth is very unique! I typically go for the beef brisket pho. The signature pho is spicy if you like that!

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    I just got pho via DoorDash. The pho was amazing. But you MF did not give me a spoon or chopsticks! Damn you! So pissed.

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    I happen to be in the city running errands so decided to use my credit and birthday rewards from…read morethem. Ordered pickup Togo and brought it home for family. Was plenty of food and imho better than the last time I ate there with friends! Maybe it's a different chef but today's food was really good and impressed me considering the travel time. Service was great. Once I got there the hostess went to get my order and was prompt about it as well as wrapping it in the bag for me. Ambiance was nice and quiet since I picked up before rush/dinner time.

    I came here for Cinco de Mayo and I must say it wasn't the best experience. I've been to the Union…read moreSquare location which is spacious and had a blast. Although I had a reservation, I was instructed to go to the bar. Literally no home at the bar whatsoever. Granted I know Mexican restaurants tend to be super crowded for Cinco de Mayo but I was a party of one. I should have been seated outside at the very least. I had to drink my frozen Patron Margarita standing up until a space at the bar open up after 20-25 minutes. Once seated, my area wasn't properly cleaned. I felt awkward and uncomfortable. I reluctantly ordered fish tacos with mild guacamole but was given spicy guacamole. The fish tacos were a little cold. The service was rushed. I left without ordering another drink or more food. I was over it. This place isn't far from my employer so maybe I'll give it another chance on a random weekday.

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    3.9(247 reviews)
    1.1 miMidtown East

    I had this place bookmarked for a while. Finally came for my birthday dinner. It was a rainy…read moreevening and I was hoping there'd be umbrella sleeves offered. I didn't see any but saw buckets for umbrellas. I opted not to leave it there since I didn't wanna forget or risk someone taking it. I took it upstairs with me. My friend had arrived and was seated. Apparently, they do offer sleeves because she got one. But the 3 people who were at the hostess booth failed to offer me one. The beautiful ambiance will get your attention immediately. It is a stunning space. The tableware was gorgeous as well. We waited for our last friend to arrive who was almost half an hour late before ordering (we thought she'd arrive sooner). Our server, Matias was gracious about it the whole time. What we ordered: Drinks: Passionfruit Margaritas & Mojito - we were happy with them. Tlayudas, Guacamole y Salsas - this was really good and a great option for the table to share. The homemade chips alone were excellent. Liked all the different dips. Guac could've used some cilantro and more acid/spice. Tán Ceviche - I loved this. Super fresh and great flavor. Could use a touch of acid. My entree was the Shrimp & Crab Enchiladas - This was pretty good. The sauce could've used some spice and some acid to cut through the richness. My friend ordered the Yellow Corn Soup as part of her meal and she did not like it. She said it was too sweet which I thought was strange. I tried a spoonful and I agreed with her. It needed a savory note and again, acid would've done wonders. Also, the crab was a bit fishy in this. She enjoyed her tamal though. I tried a touch of the sauce and it was delish. My other friend had the Quesabirria which she was also happy with. To sum up: Ambiance: 5/5 The space is undoubtedly gorgeous. Food: 4/5 Beautiful presentation on everything but each dish lacks an element or two to make it a home run. Staff: Wait staff 5/5. Downstairs staff (greeters/hostess) 4/5. Needs to be more on point like offering customers sleeves for umbrellas or pointing out the buckets to put them in. At some point through our entrees a group of 3 women were doing a 10-minute photo shoot by the stairway where our table was. Absolutely inappropriate behavior and a manager should've stopped it. Camera flashes all up in our faces while we're eating wasn't cool. Overall, still a great elevated Mexican cuisine option. The slight tweaks would make this a 5 star place for me. I'd return to try more things.

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