Must try! Great service, attentive and fast. Get there 5ive Spice pho! It is amazing!!!

Wow the brisket banh mi is so good. Portion sizes are too generous. The restroom hidden behind a bookshelf is really cool.

Recently went for lunch. Grabbed the last table (the restaurant is not big). Service was good. Ordered steamed vegetable dumplings and a lemongrass chicken banh mi. Both excellent and when shred it was more than enough for 2. The sandwich was on good crispy bread and the chicken and toppings were delicious. Good if you are looking for a nice, casual meal.

I have been on the hunt for the best vegetarian / vegan pho in the city and I may have gotten close to it last night. I arrived pretty late after seeing a movie to dine alone and my first impressions were how modern and upbeat the restaurant was, and how cozy the booths looked. Even at 9:30-10, there were a number of full tables! The staff was super friendly and seated me right away. The first con: the 2000s/2010s pop music blasting detracts from the eating experience and this place would benefit from something more relaxing (or anything but "I Gotta Feelin" and "Low featuring T Pain") I was impressed by the servers and they took my order quickly, but not in any sort of rushing manner. I ordered the fresh rolls with shrimp to start and the veggie pho with extra soy protein. The fresh rolls came fairly fast and were deliciously flavorful and crunchy veg! I loved the texture of the shrimp. The sauce is a little thick for my liking but I added extra lime juice and it was perfect. The pho was paced to wait until after I was about halfway done with the app (and I'm a fairly slow eater) so it came out at a great time. I was shocked by the grandiose proportion -- and the value of the extra portion of protein was tremendous! The broth is deeply flavorful and lightly spicy (and I add lime and jalepeno for a bigger kick). And veggies are well cooked and abundant. And the protein, while I must admit I do prefer tofu, was great! I would prefer if the protein itself wasn't as seasoned since it's already a flavor bomb of a soup, but nonetheless it was great. Portion size and price: the prices are high here, but there is good value in the portions. I'd recommend splitting items because I took half of everything home. Essentially it felt like I paid $48 (with tax and tip) for two meals. Overall impression: delicious and unique pho, interesting menu with lots of other intriguing dish options like the tacos... I'll definitely be ordering takeout from here next (or if they change their music- dining in person).

I wasn't initially excited about having pho, as I was really craving something heavier, but I decided to give this place a shot since I pass by it often. I opted for the Bun Bo Hue pho, and it exceeded my expectations. The broth was perfectly spicy and served hot, while the noodles were delightfully soft. To start, I had the sweet potato fries, which were addictive, and the fried chicken dumplings, a fantastic appetizer that set the tone for the meal. The waitress was also attentive and gave me the perfect recommendation for the Butterfly cocktail. With infused gin and coconut milk, it was smooth, delicious, and had a delightful punch. I would go back just for that drink alone! Overall, a surprisingly satisfying experience that left me eager to return.

Great Vietnamese spot in the city. We came here for happy hour, though only if you sit in the bar or a high-top table. We got the beef pho and the shaking beef. The flavors in the pho were phenomenal. The beef was quite good as well. The ambiance was nice. Overall, it was a good experience.

I've been to 5ive Spice before and returned for good reason- the food is delicious and reasonably priced, what's not to like? My friend and I got the summer rolls and brussel sprouts to share and then the braised short ribs and lemongrass chicken vermicelli bowls for our mains. The spring rolls were good with the peanut sauce but are quite standard ie hard to mess up. The braised short ribs were very good but I could've done without all the extra fat on the meat. My friend seemed to enjoy her lemongrass chicken bowl. All in all, 5ive Spice is a reliable Vietnamese chain IMHO.

FYI: Writing a review gets you a free non alc drink! 5ive Spice seems like a relatively new spot, with beautiful and modern decor and tasty Viet food! We opted to split the summer rolls, as well as each got a Shaking Beef vermicelli bowl. The beef was insanely tender and flavorful, and the rest of the bowl filled with veggies complimented it well! The summer rolls were a bit small for the price, probably wouldn't get it next time. Prices are a bit steep but for the ambiance and service it was nice. Would suggest for a nice sitdown meal!

I used to go to the Nolita location on off hours occasionally. After my 1.5 year hiatus from nyc I learned there is a Gramercy location now. I desperately wanted a bowl of pho after racing NYC Half that day, and I knew I wanted to go to 5ive Spice. Since Gramercy location was closest to the race finish at Columbus Circle, I decided to head over. Mind you, there was an additional eight minute walk from the subway station, which was a lot right after a half marathon - I was quietly whined to no one while I made my way. When I'm here, I usually opt for the 5ive special, but I went for the classic beef this time because I wanted something lighter. The pho hit the spot just right - meat was tender, all the veggies were fresh, and most of all broth was so flavorful. It was heaven to my body craving salt after the race and so good that I didn't even think about adding Sirracha or lime midway to switch the flavor. Yeah I will love this restaurant forever. Excited to go back already!!