I had heard a lot about the Value For Money aspect of 5Spice and finally got a chance to try it out. .......
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I had heard a lot about the Value For Money aspect of 5Spice and finally got a chance to try it out. On a Tuesday afternoon, we were amazed to see the place abuzz with activity.

We sat on the upper level which was relatively Quieter (but not for long sadly!).
The ambiance inside gave us the feeling that it was going to be an expensive lunch but our fears were allayed once we saw the menu. Most of us hadn't been here before so decided to ask the courteous waiter for the best items from the menu.

So we ordered Dragon Chicken and Chilly Crispy Potatoes. Honestly, the Dragon Chicken was nothing special and the Chilly Crispy Potatoes were nothing more than french fries dipped in some sauce! It tasted pretty good though! Oh and it wasn't chilly, but sweet. quite a misleading name!
For main course we ordered Chicken Thai Rice, Chicken Sezchuan Noodles and Roast Cantonese Chicken with Lemon Mojito, Juicy Bird, Watermelon Booster and Sunset Margarita to go with. We didn't realise the Quantity would be humongous. The gluttons were happy to see so much food but alas couldn't eat it all!
The Roast Cantonese Chicken was the highlight for me and would recommend to everybody.
Amongst the drinks, Juicy Bird was the standout. But most juices are pretty good and you can take a pick depending on your taste.
The food was definitely filling and overall quality was good as well.
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To begin with any restaurant owner or management who is clever enough to name there establishment wi .......
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To begin with any restaurant owner or management who is clever enough to name there establishment with a name with some history or story, gain’s a few points and impresses me even before I visit it! The name 5- spices is because of the Five-spice powder which is a seasoning in Chinese cuisine. It incorporates the five basic flavors of Chinese cooking — sweet, sour, bitter, savory, and salty.

I visited this place in the afternoon and found the place buzzing with activity! Always a good sign! The crowd is a mix a young executives, teenagers celebrating birthdays, Mondays whatever and families with bags of shopping from close bandra market!

The Kim chi salad placed instantly on the table is fresh, crispy and tangy in right proportion! A litmus test I do with any new Chinese restaurant is try the chili garlic paste placed on the table (if the kitchen gets that right your set for a fine meal), 5-spices gets that bang on!

We order a Tiger beer, veg salt n pepper & chicken steamed dim-sums! The beer is chilled, the dim-sums are marinated with appropriate thickness & the veggies make a carnivorous like me to take a second helping! Great till now!

For the main course we order pot-rice, veg sweet n sour , shredded lamb in black bean sauce , and the 5-spice chicken! The pot rice is excellent so is the lamb, the chicken does not disappoint either! My vegetarian companion informs me so is the sweet n sour! This start’s to sound & taste like a great place!

I’ am pleasantly surprised at being informed that unlike other Chinese restaurants this one does concentrate on desserts as well! Not only that they have engaged a Pastry Chef! hmm! I have the opportunity to meet her , the charming Ms Karnika Seth , she recommends n sends over a Chocolate Nut Torte & Walnut fudge cake, ! It’s par excellence! My wife says it’s the best she’s ever had, which means a lot as she’s ordered it on every possible menu, that she has got her hands on! So all’s exceedingly well that’s ends excellent! Recommend this place totally!!

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