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    5 Spiced Kitchen

    4.4 (153 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated a few days ago

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    Tofu fried rice
    Danessa L.

    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!

    Basil, garlic tofu fried rice
    Scott G.

    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!

    Sweet Orange Chicken
    Eric C.

    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.

    Complimentary House Pickled Cabbage
    Jenny H.

    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!

    Maggi Shrimp
    Jessica V.

    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!

    Kitchen Sink Fried Rice
    Nanz F.

    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

    Max Y.

    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!

    Green onion pancake
    Lai L.

    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.

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    Glad you found us and hope to see you again!

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

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    Great to have met everyone and thank you for the praise!

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    Thank you for the support through the years! We love you guys, too!

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

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

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    Ask the Community - 5 Spiced Kitchen

    What vegan options you have no fish, no dairy or oyster sauce?

    All our veggie dishes can be made without egg & dairy upon request. We have vegetarian oyster as a substitute.

    Is it open on Xmas day?

    Yes, we are open 12-9pm

    Is this place big enough for us all?

    The dining room is usually not full and can accommodate larger parties

    It would be so amazing if 5 Spice Kitchen could establish a lunch special (i.e. a protein with side of rice or noodles vs purchasing both a la carte), @owner is this possible?

    Hello We are starting lunch specials next month. It will feature rice plates and a dim sum platter… Read more

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