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5 Spices House

About

5 Spices House is a Chinese restaurant in Cambridge’s Central Square that specializes in Sichuan cooking. The menu is large, mixing traditional dishes with more modern ones, and includes a lineup of Sichuan special appetizers and main dishes. Two house dishes, the Spicy Pot and the Spicy Soup Pot, are described by the restaurant as unique and have become favorites with many diners. The restaurant bills itself as serving the best Sichuan food in Boston and Cambridge.

The kitchen says it picks ingredients carefully, using the freshest products from local farms and natural ingredients to prepare every dish. Attention also goes to the dining room, which is meant to feel cozy and inviting, so guests can enjoy an authentic atmosphere along with the meal. Lunch specials make it an option for a midday meal in Central Square, alongside the full range of traditional and modern dishes.

What to Know

  • The restaurant began in Boston’s Chinatown, and the Cambridge location promises the same taste.
  • Lunch specials offer a choice of one or three dishes, served with the daily soup and white rice.
  • It is listed among Central Square’s places to eat and drink by the Central Square Business Improvement District.

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