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Burlington
VT
United States
05401
Telephone : 802.864.4045
Payment MethodsAll restaurants accept cash.
ReviewsSome like it hot! My first restaurant experience was Five Spice when I first moved to Burlington. I fell in love with it the second I walked it. It's just so cozy: the tables close together, lights around the bar, jazz softly playing in the background... My first restaurant experience was Five Spice when I first moved to Burlington. I fell in love with it the second I walked it. It's just so cozy: the tables close together, lights around the bar, jazz softly playing in the background... Service was fantastic; the staff really knows about food, spices and wine. 1/3 of the menu is deliciously vegetarian, but it's all made to order-so you can get almost everything the way you want it. The tom yum soup is to die for. Even all of the dipping sauces are made on site. Prices are reasonable, portions are perfect. It's relaxed and right in the center of downtown. Just promise me you'll go! Tell Ginger and Jerry i say hello! Food Rating [10/10] Service Rating [10/10] Ambiance Rating [10/10] Poor Service - Not worth the trip My party was rudely greeted on the stairs leading to the dining room. We Sat for over 20 minutes before anyone would wait on us. As a result, I had to ask(beg) for someone to wait on us to at least order a cocktail. The waiter did not offer any information regarding the menu, food etc and was not helpful at all. When I confronted the waiter about the lack of service, I was appalled at the pretentious attitude and lack of respect he offered to myself and my family. The waiter simply did not or want to provide good service and felt the need to always have an excuse, ignoring my wishes. What ever happened to the "Customer is always right?" Obviously, this establishment has at least 1 inadequate poor waiter on staff that needs desparately to take a class on customer service and what happens when you don't provide it. My party was rudely greeted on the stairs leading to the dining room. We Sat for over 20 minutes before anyone would wait on us. As a result, I had to ask(beg) for someone to wait on us to at least order a cocktail. The waiter did not offer any information regarding the menu, food etc and was not helpful at all. When I confronted the waiter about the lack of service, I was appalled at the pretentious attitude and lack of respect he offered to myself and my family. The waiter simply did not or want to provide good service and felt the need to always have an excuse, ignoring my wishes. What ever happened to the "Customer is always right?" Obviously, this establishment has at least 1 inadequate poor waiter on staff that needs desparately to take a class on customer service and what happens when you don't provide it. Food Rating [4/10] Service Rating [2/10] Ambiance Rating [6/10] Suggested by friends, we visited Five Spice and had a terrific time. Great food, casual atmosphere, attentive and knowledgable staff. I don't like hot food, so I chose milder dishes, but my friends were blown away by many dishes. I loved the Indonesian mock duck--though I'm not a vegetarian. I ate a wing--and it was HOT, but I liked it. Desserts--fabulous. Can't wait to go back! Suggested by friends, we visited Five Spice and had a terrific time. Great food, casual atmosphere, attentive and knowledgable staff. I don't like hot food, so I chose milder dishes, but my friends were blown away by many dishes. I loved the Indonesian mock duck--though I'm not a vegetarian. I ate a wing--and it was HOT, but I liked it. Desserts--fabulous. Can't wait to go back! Food Rating [8/10] Service Rating [10/10] Ambiance Rating [8/10]
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