Obie Tric
Spices is absolutely amazing. My partner and I went with a friend and ordered the orange chicken, seaweed, braised chicken with chili pepper, and the fish fillet bowl with flaming red oil, and every single dish was bursting with flavor.
The orange chicken was crispy and perfectly balanced, the braised chicken had that deep, spicy kick you hope for, and the seaweed was surprisingly flavorful and refreshing. But the standout, without question, was the fish fillet bowl. It came out sizzling hot, coated in a rich, fiery red oil with layers of spice that changed as the dish cooled, every bite felt like a new experience.
That said, this is not the place for anyone who can’t handle heat, the food definitely packs some fire. But if you love bold, complex flavors, this is the spot for you.
The service was a little lackluster, but the food more than makes up for it. Don’t hesitate to ask for what you need, it’s worth it. I’ll definitely be back. This place is crazy good and absolutely a must-try at least once.
… moretrvlplanner
Egg plants- salt coating makes it crisp, inside tender and garlicky and flavorful
Shui zhu yu pian – spicy, savory, flavorful
La zi ji – super crispy and delicious and flavorful and spicy and melt in your mouth
Ultra recommend very very very good
One of the best la zi ji
… moreN B
Had the whole restaurant for ourselves on a quiet weekday lunch hour. First time dining here and pretty impressed with what we ordered! Would skip Calamari, didn’t taste fresh! Fried rice and cumin lamb were some of the best dishes we had in a while!
… moreZac Kabir
absolutely incredible. This was my first time there, but I used to frequent spices 3 in Oakland when I lived there and it was always one of my favorite restaurants. The orange chicken is absolutely delicious. We also got the beef noodle soup. The noodles tasted like they were homemade like they made them fresh. Definitely one of my favorite Chinese restaurants in San Francisco.
… moreAva
the explosive spicy chicken (there is a tofu and fish version too) is sooo amazing. So are the veggies that are sauteed with garlic. This is my 3rd time coming here this month and it’s always a great experience — friendly staff too. Bring a friend because the portions are large.
… moreJordana Lobo
This is the perfect place to get your tastebuds tingling.. I loved my experience and the food here . The chicken wings was fantastic, crisp and crunchy to the core . Friendly staff , clean tables and lots of seating area . Quantity of the dishes also is fantastic, I ordered a couple of dishes and every dish has its own unique taste and flavors. I so so so recommend this place .
… moreCheryl Hu
We visited Spices as a group and had the opportunity to sample a wide variety of dishes. The flavors were absolutely delightful, and each dish was wonderfully seasoned and tender. We will definitely be back. If you appreciate spicy and authentic Hunan-style cuisine, this restaurant is worth a visit.
… moreJohn Z
Food was good with generous portions. Dining environment was nice. Service was okay, but slow. I believe they were too busy and under the staff.
Authentic Hunan dishes. Recommend the sizzling cumin lamb. Very hot so you might need to ask them for different level of spice.
Will come again to try more.
… moreNicole Kuo
Their iron pot is one of my favorite comfort foods in the city. It’s perfect for when I want to feel full of warmth and joy while craving something spicy and flavorful. The portion size of the vegetarian small iron pot ($30.99) is generous and can easily be shared between 2-3 people, or enjoyed solo and split into multiple meals! Pairs well with rice.
… moreYuchen L
Food was good overall but nothing really hit the spot. We got the the dry pot with pigs feet and pork intestine – it wasn’t spicy enough and flavors didn’t seep into the meat.
Other items were just as average. We ordered:
1. Lamb fish soup
2. Duck and duck blood pot
3. Dan Dan noodles
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