Thursday, December 29, 2005
5 Spice
5 Spice started as a small plainly furnished outlet behind Old Reserve Bank, Fort. Its quick service, large servings and reasonable prices, quickly made it a favourite for the office goers and college students alike (both being in large numbers in this part of town). Then, something happened, the quality of food deteriorated, the prices shot up and worse still, the quantity reduced. The quick service, turned to udipi style express, where the food was placed in front of you, as soon as you placed the order. The steady and loyal clientele that 5 spice had boasted of, started to dwindle.
But, they are back. And they are back with a bang. Suprisingly, this time with their new outlet in Bandra (Pali market). Its a two-level elegantly furnished large restaurant with a bright ambiance. The management is more than courteous and helpful.
The crowd is a complete mixed bag. You can find college teenagers backbiting about their friends, couples getting romantic, families having a good laugh and your next door neighbour entertaining some couple from Scandinavia. The place has got a good vibe to it.
The food is extremely agreeable to the palate. There is a wide variety of soups. Really neat and perfectly balanced. Stick to the regulars like Hot n Sour and Manchow. The starters are definitely something to have. Try their Fu Chi Chicken, Crispy Potatoes and Chilli Chicken on a Hot Plate. They are all delicious. The quantity is mind boggling. You will definitely take a doggy bag home. The main course is decent. Avoid the 5 spice chicken. The Chicken Chilly in Burnt Sauce is something really nice. The Kung Pao Prawns are equally good. The rice and noodles are excellent accompaniments and do not disappoint.
Now, you simply cannot, and I repeat cannot, come to 5 spice and not have their desserts. They are really out of this world. Mission Impossible and Rocky Road are the best sellers. Make sure you reserve your dessert before hand, don't wait till the end of the meal to place your dessert order, for it may be over by then!
Overall, 5 spice serves some great food, even greater desserts and really large servings. A no brainer for your next dinner.
Ratings:
Food : 4 /5
Quantity : 5 /5
Ambiance : 4 / 5
Service : 4 /5
Overall : 4.5 /5
Average Meal (Per Head) : Rs. 200 - Rs. 350
But, they are back. And they are back with a bang. Suprisingly, this time with their new outlet in Bandra (Pali market). Its a two-level elegantly furnished large restaurant with a bright ambiance. The management is more than courteous and helpful.
The crowd is a complete mixed bag. You can find college teenagers backbiting about their friends, couples getting romantic, families having a good laugh and your next door neighbour entertaining some couple from Scandinavia. The place has got a good vibe to it.
The food is extremely agreeable to the palate. There is a wide variety of soups. Really neat and perfectly balanced. Stick to the regulars like Hot n Sour and Manchow. The starters are definitely something to have. Try their Fu Chi Chicken, Crispy Potatoes and Chilli Chicken on a Hot Plate. They are all delicious. The quantity is mind boggling. You will definitely take a doggy bag home. The main course is decent. Avoid the 5 spice chicken. The Chicken Chilly in Burnt Sauce is something really nice. The Kung Pao Prawns are equally good. The rice and noodles are excellent accompaniments and do not disappoint.
Now, you simply cannot, and I repeat cannot, come to 5 spice and not have their desserts. They are really out of this world. Mission Impossible and Rocky Road are the best sellers. Make sure you reserve your dessert before hand, don't wait till the end of the meal to place your dessert order, for it may be over by then!
Overall, 5 spice serves some great food, even greater desserts and really large servings. A no brainer for your next dinner.
Ratings:
Food : 4 /5
Quantity : 5 /5
Ambiance : 4 / 5
Service : 4 /5
Overall : 4.5 /5
Average Meal (Per Head) : Rs. 200 - Rs. 350
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Our site offers information about local entertainment ( restaurants, pubs, ... ) in Indian cities plus movies. we let you invite your friends and we always bubble up reviews from your network to the top. That way one is always aware about what their friends ( or friends of friends ) liked or did not like. Ultimately, our motto is "Never try something without knowing what your friends think about it".
Would love to hear your thoughts around the usefulness of the site. And if not useful, what will make it useful ? As such, any kind of feedback is most welcomed.
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I want to know about all Food Places with their specialties where I can go with my friends and impress them all.And please keep updating ur blog.This is very important for Growing Indian Economy. Believe me !
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