Dan Story

a week ago

"Had such a great lunch at 5ive Spice. Had the crispy chicken Bahn Mi and some spring rolls. Set my hangover right. Needed the greasy filling food, caffeine, and light beer. Did a lot of liquid, Vietnamese coffee, Sapporo, and their home lager Ho Chi Min. Love the bookshelf hiding the bathroom. Was a classy way of disguising it."

peteris viksna

a month ago

"The 5ive spice pho was well worth it, a very generous portion of meat — all juicy and full of flavor. The short rib was especially tender. Broth was also very good with plenty of herbs. Recommended!"

Quasar

2 months ago

"A moderately priced restaurant on the West Village that caters to students and weekend tourists on a budget. Not for discerning palates or first timers to Vietnamese fare. The unappetizing gray color dough on the steam vegetable dumplings was way too thick and chewy, overwhelming the filling. The grilled shrimp on the main entree were on the smallish side, the salad abundant in iceberg lettuce, and the fried rolls too greasy. The bathroom well hidden behind a bookshelf, before 6:00 p.m. on a Saturday looked like it had not been cleaned since Friday night. Once was more than enough."

Indy Life with Lexus

2 months ago

"Good atmosphere and very nice service. I love pho with lemongrass pork shop and watermelon Lemonade is so good. This my 2nd time here and I will come back for sure. Love this place."

Richard Yu

5 months ago

"You really can’t go wrong dining here. The food was consistently solid, and the service was more than acceptable. I also loved the overall vibe—it felt inviting and thoughtfully curated. The menu had a unique Vietnamese twist. I don’t think I’ve ever tried a bánh xèo taco before, so that alone made the experience memorable. That said, while it was definitely tasty, I’m not sure I’d return just for that specific dish. One fun touch: the secret passage to the bathroom was a cool surprise. But sitting right in front of the bathroom door? Not the most pleasant spot."