The entire staff provided a comforting ambiance to our first experience. Everyone worked very cohesively as a team and it made our lunch date very refreshing and satisfying. The food was hot, fresh, and seasoned well. We also enjoyed the various tea options as well. We will definitely be back! Thank you so much for the great service! read more

Update: 6/21: Food is still great here. Service is very accomodating. The only issue I had was that the mai tai that was their specialty was very weak and watery. When we told them about what it tastes like, they charged us for additional alcohol to be placed into it. They never told is they were going to do that not that we would be charged. The drinks were already $15 prior. The last time, the female owner made out drinks and they were on point. No need to add anything else or be charged extra. The bartender on this day, did not do a great mix at all. read more

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The below average: hot and sour soup. Too sour. Good: chow mein and fried rice. Both flavorful. Really good: sesame prawns. Decent amount of spice, good dose of garlic, very tasty. Service was fast and efficient. Overall a pretty good Chinese place in Montclair. read more

Pretty big resto in Claremont, more for big parties. Flavorful Chinese dishes w a good sized menu. The bar has $10 cocktails for happy hour! read more

5 Spiced Kitchen - Tofu fried rice - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Oakland, California

Great food especially the orange chicken? Tomato beef chow mein and the wrinkled beans! read more

This place has got its going on. An interesting fusion of Thai, Szechuan and Cantonese, but predominantly Cantonese. Here is how it scored: Chicken and Basil Shumai 5/5 really tasty and innovative Kitchen Sink Chow Mein: 5/5 kind of a cross between chow mein and lo mein so they are fried noodles with a thin sauce. Garlic Basil and Tofu fried rice 4/5: the flavors were unique but the fried tofu didn't do it for me. Chicken would have been better. Sesame Chicken: 5/5 really well executed They do a really good job tenderizing the meat and plumping up the shrimp and not overcooking anything. It's a little pricey but the quality and portion size justify the costs. Check it out! read more

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Came hear after attending a memorial service. The service was good, the reviews looked promising. But the overall experience was lacking. The food was ok but I guess the rent is high in the area so they can get away with slacking on the meal. The Maggi shrimp had more tofu than shrimp and it was nothing special. read more

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We came around noon on a Saturday and it was chill so service was great. Peter was our waiter and he was very friendly and made the Martin's Secret Mai Tai. We asked him to make it strong and it was strong.... After lunch, I knocked out for two hours LOL it usually takes four cocktails to even get me buzzed so that mai tai definitely has a secret HAHA We got the spicy fish and beef chili soup on the specials menu for $26. Three of us shared and finished it. Perfect amount! It was good and flavorful - only thing is I wish it was spicier! It had noodles, beef, fish, and wontons. The fish taste is not strong at all! If you don't like cilantro, make sure you ask to not have it because their cilantro is strong taste lol The crispy shrimp bao bao is also on the specials menu and is $20. It is two plates - one is the white bread and one is the cole slaw + fried shrimp. You put the cole slaw and shrimp into the bread and eat it like a lil wrap. It is good! Surprising twist. Very filling too. We finished it. There's a small parking lot but if you can't find parking, there should be street parking. I definitely recommend coming for lunch or dinner. Coming for drinks and food would be fun. Drinks are super strong haha and food is so good! Employees are nice. Will definitely come back! read more

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Super tasty, great ownership--every time they deliver on taste and quality-- always. Years ago, a solid, and unique offering of delicious dishes was missing in the city of Oakland (in not trying to be 'fusion') in other than hit or miss Chinatown locations. My vegetarian colleague and teammate on Piedmont Avenue swears by their vegetarian sister restaurant, Laughing Buddha on the corner of MacArthur and Piedmont Avenue. Thank you for ALL your efforts in serving the Community! read more

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We found this gem accidentally our first choice of restaurant was closed . The ambience was a bit dark given it was mid afternoon . Not a lot of foodie was in given it's Thursday. We were kinda skeptical but to our surprise the food did not disappoint flavor was amazing and service is great. Will definitely come back to try there other signature dishes read more

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We ordered takeout and the interior was so nice ! Actually can't wait to dine in next time. We got 8 items , War wonton Kitchen sink chow mien Walnut prawns Sweet sour pork Kung pao trio Crab Rangoon Salt pepper calamari Garlic noodles Everything was 5/5 except the ragoons wasn't a fan at all read more

We ordered online through their website and confirmed with them over the phone but when we came to pick up our order at the appropriate time, nothing had been cooked. I know it's a busy holiday but this is the second time this has happened (hence the phone call to confirm). While they were very nice about it in the end, at first they told me I must have ordered at a different restaurant and then asked me for my name and confirmation number multiple times. Food was good but not worth the hassle. read more

Had a really great experience at five spice kitchen we were dropped off by an Uber and in Piedmont and we had no idea where the restaurant was where we dropped off the restaurant was not shown and you have to walk around the corner and you'll be able to find the restaurant. As you enter the restaurant, you get the feeling of a Asian restaurant. It looks like it's a couple of different floors. The bar is where we sat and it is to the left of the doors when you walked in. The bartender Daniel was extremely nice knowledgeable and knew the drink that we would like to try is their original Mai Thai! his words exactly where it's not like the ones you get in Hawaii and let me tell you it definitely is not. This is not your sweet Ma Thai. It's definitely heavy on the pour and one goes a long way. Let me tell you. As we got there pretty early the place was not pretty packed but by the time we left to go to our show around 7 o'clock, the place was pretty full . The food comes out pretty fast and quickly and it's extremely hot and warm and taste like a home-cooked Asian meal. We ordered the fried calamari, the potstickers chicken, chow mein, and shrimp fried rice and we even wanted to order more, but I knew that we would be stuffed by just those dishes because none of us were going to be carrying leftovers to the next event. The chicken chow mein had huge pieces of chicken in it and the shrimp fried rice had beautiful big shrimp. The calamari was perfectly crisp and it came with different types of jalapeño pepper. It just needed a little bit of a sauce or something to kind of finish it off. The potstickers were delicious. If you're looking for a great place and Piedmont, especially if you're gonna go visit that chabot space center for an event, make sure to stop here and get your food and your drinks because a Chinese restaurant with a full bar is my place to go! read more

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Revisited last Friday night con mi hijo. Still excellent. Try the salt and pepper wings with jalapenos; these are a must get, and I do not like chicken. Szechwan "Mala" beef is one of those dishes you return again and again for; yeah, that good. Spicy, not cloying sweet, and not a salt bomb -- the guys in the kitchen really know how to get the flavors and textures right. All in all, glad we stopped in and will do so again. Check it out. -- Workingman's gourmand read more

I wasn't even aware there was a Chinese place in Montclair Village! And what a nice one. Bis and airy with tasteful decoration. My friend and I met here to have a quick bite before a show. The first surprise was the extend of their bar. We quickly realized we should have carpooled, so at least one of us would be able to get buzzed :-D. We shared a lavender martini (which was excellent and VERY strong) and a lemon ginger tea to even it out - also super good. For food we opted for two apps and an entree. The won ton soup and basil glazed wings were very tasty and left little room for the main dish. We decided to go with the clay pot and had some miscommunication with the server. We thought it would contain tofu, pork belly, OR fish. But it was an AND situation. A bit weird... we were both not big fans of the combination. The communication with the waiter was a bit difficult in general, but overall we were more than happy and both decided to definitely come back, take a Lyft and try their famous Mai Tai. read more

This restaurant delivered openly dismissive, biased treatment that made the space feel unsafe and unwelcome, and no one on staff stepped in to correct it. What happened After requesting a to-go box twice, the server ignored my requests twice, making direct eye contact and then deliberately ignoring me the second time while actively engaging other guests around me. ​ When I finally had to force an interaction and directly asked for help, his exact response was that he "did not care" and that I was "not in his section," as if basic acknowledgment and human decency were optional extras. ​ Several other staff members were close enough to hear and watch this exchange and chose to do absolutely nothing, sending a very clear message that this level of disrespect is tolerated here. ​ Bias and discrimination The pattern was not a simple oversight; it was targeted indifference that communicated my presence, comfort, and business did not matter in that space. ​ Being ignored twice, then told outright that my experience was irrelevant because of internal table assignments, reflects a deeper bias about whose needs deserve attention and whose can be dismissed. ​ This is exactly the kind of inadequate service and disparate treatment that anti-discrimination agencies recognize as part of discriminatory customer experience, especially when complaints are brushed aside or minimized. ​ Management and culture failure No manager intervened, no one apologized, and no effort was made to repair the harm, even after it was crystal clear that the interaction was hostile and unacceptable. ​ When a staff member feels comfortable saying they "don't care" to a guest's face, it signals a culture where respect is optional and discrimination can flourish unchecked. ​ A restaurant that allows staff to openly ignore and demean guests while coworkers look on silently has a systemic problem, not a one-off bad night. ​ Service rating and warning to others Service rating here is a hard 0 out of 10; there was no basic acknowledgment, no hospitality, and certainly no sense of safety or belonging. ​ Anyone who has experienced discrimination or targeted disrespect should document and share their experience so patterns of behavior at businesses like this cannot hide behind curated ratings. ​ This place needs serious review and accountability, because there is every reason to believe I am not the first, nor will I be the last, person to be ignored, humiliated, and mistreated here. I am considering staging a full boycott with picketing should I find an adequate amount of time to do so. Do not visit this place as it will ruin your dining experience. ​ read more

Food: The food was pretty good. Certainly not the best I've had. Ambiance: Very nice atmosphere Service: Terrible. I am female and I was there with four gentlemen. The waiter reached right over my plate THREE TIMES to serve the person next to me. He didn't even acknowledge that I was sitting there. I don't know if this was a sexist thing, or what, but I was incensed. We ate and had a good time chatting, as this group always does. It came time for the check, and the waiter was sitting at another table with his colleagues, talking and ignoring us completely. I finally got up and walked over to him and asked for the check. Needless to say, his tip was not generous. read more

Great food, service and cocktails! A nice new option in a great space. It's become a local favorite

Ordered the dry braised string beans, chow mein with veggies and Mongolian beef to go. The string beans were delicious. The chow mein barely had any vegetables and the veggies we did have were uncooked. The chow mein was also definitely not chow mein as it tasted like garlic noodles instead. But the most disappointing dish was the Mongolian beef as it was mostly all onions and green onions. read more

Disappointed that they do not have a lunch menu. I was the only one there at 12:30. Owner should reconsider how to better serve walk in customers for lunch with a more affordable lunch menu. read more

Finally, an east coast Chinese restaurant in California! We came on Mother's Day and they served us free champagne. Service is as amazing as the food. Wow wow wow! We got: Onion cake Dumplings *the star of the show Beef chow mein Orange chicken *excellent lemony orange sauce Firecracker beef Steamed buns Sesame balls The ambiance is upscale and feels like a celebration. The owner came over and was genuine. You need to come here! read more

Amazing food, great service and nice, clean restaurant. What more can you ask for? This is not your run-of-the-mill Chinese restaurant. Their flavors are unique and bursting with spices and flavors. It is comfort food elevated. I've been here in the past when it was under a different name and it was good then, and even better now. We've only gone for dinner and there is always a lot of people dining there. The service is also on-par -- staff is always friendly. We usually get the on fire chicken (that's a popular item), chow mein and crab Rangoon. Other items I've had: green onion pancake, sweet and sour pork, dried fried chicken, sesame balls, dumplings, among many others. Most of their dishes are good. I forgot to mention their cocktails don't disappoint. Just know that the bartender is generous with the pour. This place is a must visit when you're in the neighborhood. read more

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Good food, good service. Had the Wor Wonton Soup and it was wonderful. I'm just a little frustrated because the happy hour sign at the entrance feels misleading. It turns out the happy hour prices only apply to drinks ordered directly from the bar. I was dining in, so beer was full price and I only found this out as I was paying. I just think, based on the sign, I had no reason to expect I wouldn't be getting the happy hour deal. It's only a $3 difference in this case, not gonna lose sleep over it, but I think the sign should say that the happy hour is only at the bar. read more

5 Spiced Kitchen - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Oakland, California

Have eaten here three times, always with large parties. The flavors are excellent, the food is fresh, servers are helpful. read more

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What a wonderful dinner. Potstickers and fried wings, how can you go wrong. This is such a beautiful restaurant, so beautifully decorated! I love the decor and the ambiance. Perfect for an evening meal in the Montclair hills. Yummy food and awesome service. I can't wait to bring my friends to drink up their specialty drink, the infamous Mai Tai..... read more

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The service was pretty poor. My friend and I each ordered noodle dishes. Her's came out pretty quickly and mine was more than 10 minutes later. When we asked where mine was we were told it was coming right up but it had to be another 5 minutes. She got garlic noodles with chicken and veggies. At first she wanted pork and veggies but they told her she couldn't have it. So she go the chicken. This made no sense to us. I ordered tofu and broccoli and the noodles tasted exactly like the garlic noodles. The tofu's texture was like it hadn't had the water drained out of it. The broccoli was left in large florets, not bite size as you would expect. No subtly in the dish at all. I was disappointed - the last 2 times I had been here, the food had tasted quite good and the service had been excellent. A bunch of the employees were watching a football game - maybe that had something to do with it. Bummed. read more

Love this place.... Always consistent... Food good, to the point of eating too much. My go to's: Wor Wonton soup, Mongolian beef, braised green beans, salt and pepper fish, and any of their dumplings. But there is so much more so explore your own favorites. As for drinks, I ask Shirleen to make me something and she asks a couple questions and delivers an amazing cocktail. Always pairs well with the season as mood. Great service, great staff, great food, absolutely great ambiance. read more

Food is average and nothing remarkable. They tend to get overwhelmed and chaotic during busy nights. I placed an order online at 5:38 where it said 45 min over 1.5 hrs later it's not ready the staff ignored me for about 20 min. Not sure if I'm ever going to get my order. read more

We love this restaurant!! It checks all the buttons!! Good food, good service, good cocktails, wonderful service and plenty of street parking. The waitstaff is friendly and VERY accommodating. I highly recommend 5 Spiced Kitchen!! read more

This is a new Chinese restaurant in Oakland's Montclair Village. I ordered takeout by phone and the order turned out pretty well and was ready within 15-20 minutes. We ordered the dry fried string beans (which have a little kick), the spicy pork belly bang bang noodles, the sweet Coconut Shrimp and the Cashew Nori Fried Rice. I particularly liked the Coconut Shrimp and Spicy Pork Belly Bang Bang Noodles, those I'd probably order again, there was 3 of us and ordering 4 items seemed like it enough food. I'm not one of those people that thinks all good Chinese food must come from Chinatown. The food seemed well prepared and didn't have the lingering taste of msg. It was a good first order and I'd be down to try more items next time. read more

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This place is a neighborhood treasure. Everything I have had here is solid and reliably delicious and fresh. If you live in Montclair, this should be your go-to Chinese restaurant. read more

The restaurant has a large dining area, extensive menu, delicious food, and great service.

Quiet unassuming neighborhood joint with surprisingly well appointed interiors and an even better menu. I appreciate their cocktail specials, strong and nicely priced! The team here always remembers my family, but let's be honest -- if the food wasn't up to par, we wouldnt be regular enough for that. Special nod to the cashew seaweed fried rice, our personal favorite! read more

This is hands down my family's favorite Chinese restaurant in Oakland. It's a Montclair gem and we get dinner here at least twice a month, or more. I would highly recommend it to anyone who wants amazing food, service, cocktails and ambiance. The XO Chow Mien and the crispy nori mushrooms are a must try if you've never had them before read more

Unfortunately everything is going up. I stopped here after work one day on my way home. The food was delicious and the price was on the higher in but worth it. The atmosphere was nice. The waiter was attentive. read more

I needed to organize an end of season soccer dinner for my son's club team. With very little notice, 5 Spiced Kitchen helped us plan a fabulous dinner that suited everyone's dietary needs and was within our budget. Families were inconsistent in their RSVPs and we ended up with a bunch of extra people.... The staff just rolled with it and immediately brought out extra appetizers and found chairs for the newcomers as they arrived. Three weeks later, and the parents are still circling back to say what a great dinner it was. There are so few places in the Bay Area that can accommodate a group that large within a reasonable budget and with food that is so tasty and crowd-pleasing read more

We had a delicious lunch of 2 veggie items.Garlic noodles with tofu & green beans with tofu.The flavors were complex & amazing! A wonderful surprise so close to home! Great service,nice ambiance too.Highly recommended. read more

We love 5 Spiced Kitchen!! I honestly think the Cripsy Basil Tofu and Shiitakes is my favorite dish in town. My partner is a meat eater and I'm a vegan and they have lots of delicious options for both of us. We've eaten in as well as ordered delivery and the food is exceptional with generous portion sizes either way. We appreciate that it feels like authentic Chinese food and isn't overly Americanized. read more

Authentic and delicious! The food was not the best I have ever had, but I give it an 8 out of 10.

Delicious, well made food with unconventional ingredients to nicely accent the dishes. We love the Black-Pepper Udon, Salt and Pepper Prawns, Hot and Sour Soup, Eggplant, Shanghai Greens, Shitakes & Goji Berries, and String Beans. Generous portions and friendly staff. Can't wait to try the Crispy Basil Tofu & Shiitakes! read more