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    5ive Spice

    4.4 (196 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese, Salad, Tacos
    Open • 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Lemongrass pork vermicelli dish
    Caroline F.

    Great ambience, fair prices, and tasty dishes. Perhaps not the best overall lemongrass pork vermicelli noodle dish I've had, but meat was flavorful. No complaints about the pho. Great elote and excited to try more of the fusion cuisine next time!

    Spring Rolls
    Matthew C.

    Started in Brooklyn, the Gramercy location keeps things simple and inviting with a nice bar that works well for a relaxed lunch. The 5ive Special Pho was excellent. Great reliable spot for Vietnamese food. Hidden gem for sure.

    5ive Special Pho
    Ruby N.

    Love that there's a Vietnamese restaurant in this neighborhood that offers delicious Pho and appetizers. This place is really aesthetic and their signature pho was so flavorful and well seasoned. The staff were extremely friendly and this makes a great lunch/dinner spot.

    Lemongrass Pork Chop Banh Mi
    Tyler M.

    Got seated no problem on a weekday for dinner without reservation. Plenty of bar seating as well. Got the braised short rib pho and the lemongrass pork chop banh mi. The pho was the star of the show and had a good spice to it. It's a good and consistent Vietnamese chain in the city.

    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.

    david l.

    One of the best Viet restaurants in NYC. The Pho and Bun is spot on. I always come in for the Bun or Banh Mi. One of my favorites is Beer batter fish.

    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.

    Fixings for pho
    Dolly C.

    - Comfy, cozy space with a handful of bar-height tables up front, counter seating at the bar, and booth nooks along the side of the restaurant; warm and inviting vibes throughout - We made reservations for a party of 14 (originally 17), and they were able to seat us in the rear of the restaurant; 17 would've likely required splitting up; the regular lunch crowd was steady but quiet down completely around 2p on a Thursday afternoon - Service was decent overall, though the waitstaff seemed a bit overwhelmed by our larger group; there was a small mishap with one entrée due to a gluten allergy, but it was handled promptly and professionally - The food was excellent--everyone enjoyed their entrée selections: fried dumplings (both pork and vegetarian) arrived piping hot, crispy, and flavorful, as did the Spring Rolls (with both carnivore and herbivore options); the 5ive Special Pho was especially satisfying, with a generous portion of noodles, a rich and savory broth with a gentle kick, and plenty of tender meat; I also snagged a few taro crisps from a colleague--thin, crispy, and perfect with the sriracha aioli; Thai Iced Tea had a deep, authentic tea flavor and just the right level of sweetness - I loved the restroom hidden behind the bookcase in the back--such a fun, stealthy touch, with the only indication being a cute little man/woman plaque displayed on one of the shelves; there's also a clearly labeled restroom to the right, for those who are less adventurous :)

    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.

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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.

    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.

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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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    You know a taco spot is going to be good when there's a line out the door! While we were waiting,…read moreyou could hear both locals and visitors talking about how amazing this place is, which only made me more excited to try it for myself. The hype was absolutely worth it. The adobada tacos were hands down the best tacos I've ever had. The homemade corn tortillas were fresh and flavorful, and the adobada was perfectly seasoned, juicy, and packed with flavor. I also tried the carne asada tacos, which were good but definitely overshadowed by the adobada. Each taco came topped with onions, cilantro, guacamole, and salsa. Just a heads-up--the salsa packs some serious heat! Overall, this place completely lived up to the hype. If you're in the area and don't mind waiting in line, it's absolutely worth it.

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    Unfortunately, this place had little to offer. The staff seemed uninterested--either they didn't…read morewant to serve customers, didn't want to be there, or both. The energy was flat, and that lack of enthusiasm carried right into the food. The menu needs a complete overhaul. I'm not sure if it's trying to be "different," but the taco options were unappealing just from reading the descriptions. I managed to choose the two best-sounding items I could find, and honestly, they were so bland I don't even remember what they were. The setup and decor were basic. This spot could be a fun hangout, but it would take a better menu and staff who actually seem to care. It feels like just another restaurant that's lost sight of creating an actual experience for guests. The lack of vibe is obvious--if you don't want customers, just say so. I'm giving 2 stars out of respect for the fact that people have to work for a living.

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