5ive Spice Tacos & Banh Mi 52 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217

"Truly fantastic meal. I got the pork bun (vermicelli noodle “salad” which was $15. Make sure you bring cash— didn’t know they were cash only which nearly ruined my takeout plans. Came with a great big serving of pork and veggies. You combine the two containers shown and it comes with a vinaigrette, and I also added sriracha. Much better than all the other Bun bowls I’ve ordered in the last year+. Will be back soon."

"Overall rating: 4.4 Odd “fusion” place meant to be Vietnamese and “Mexican”. It’s in quotes because there’s nothing Mexican fusion about it. I mistakenly went to the EV one and it was so empty, but the bk one was so crowded!! Could barely get a table. Also CASH ONLY. There are nearby atms, but it was inconvenient. I had the braised short rib tacos which were good, the veg spring rolls and my friend had the chicken pho. The tacos were good. The pho was okay, nothing special. I don’t think I’ll come here again, doesn’t seem worth it. But, very reasonable prices which I can appreciate."

"Service is extremely quick and the food does not disappoint! The pho broth is excellent and the tacos are on point. The braised short rib that I got in both was melt away tender and packed with flavor! I love their attention to detail with the food and their restaurant. Even there restroom door blends in with the wall of spices and sauces. Very neat design! Will come back!"

"The restaurant is cramped and busy but gives a homey vibe as their servers are really friendly. Their restroom is hidden behind the sauce wall so make sure you check it out (I won’t tell you I came mainly bc of this cute secret restroom lol) ＊ 5ive Special Pho This signature pho can satisfy all meat lovers’ cravings. Hunks of thinly-sliced raw Angus briskets, eye round and bouncy beef balls swam among the deeply aromatic broth. My favorite was certainly the boneless braised short ribs, which were fall-apart tender. $19 for this quality and portion of beef makes it a true winner over the other phos in the city. ＊ Rooster Wings We ordered chicken wings to share, recommended by our friendly server. The wings were crisped to perfection, seasoned with minced garlic and chilli. Not impressive but a nice appetizer to kick start your meal. ＊ Spring Rolls (4pcs) Fresh and hot. I was amazed the fried spring rolls weren’t greasy at all. Each spring roll was filled with minced pork, shrimp and veggies, with pickled carrot on the side. The fish sauce was completed with sweet, savory and zesty flavors, serving as a lovely accompaniment to the rolls. ＊ Shaking Beef Vermicelli They used angus short ribs and I could really tell the difference as the meat was so tender and braised with black pepper sauce. There was also heaps of beef so I could enjoy my vermicelli with meat until the very last bite. All the veggies were fresh and complement well wish fish sauce. I shared it with my company but it was still hard to finish a bowl. ＊ Lemongrass Porkchop Banh Mi It was good but not as spectacular as the other two. The baguette was on point with a crispy outer and a soft center. The grilled boneless porkchop was cooked to perfection - desirable meat-fat ratio, juicy and flavorful. ****Cash only My Recommendations: Spring Roll, Shaking Beef Vermicelli, 5ive Special Pho Worth Returning ? Yes"