Our Five-Spice Calamari is the must-order appetizer at Pho Binh Minh Restaurant. Tender calamari rings are lightly breaded with a fragrant five-spice blend, then fried to a perfect golden crisp. Served with a tangy dipping sauce, this dish is a crowd favourite that keeps customers coming back to our Sargent Avenue location.
Five-Spice Calamari is one of the most frequently praised appetizers at Pho Binh Minh Restaurant. The dish draws on the Chinese five-spice tradition — a warm, aromatic blend of star anise, cloves, cinnamon, Sichuan pepper, and fennel seeds — applied to tender calamari rings with a light, crispy coating. The result is a savoury, fragrant bite that is impossible to put down.
Each order is fried fresh to ensure maximum crunch and served alongside a house-made dipping sauce. Whether you are starting your meal or sharing with the table, our Five-Spice Calamari is the perfect introduction to the bold flavours of our Vietnamese and Chinese fusion kitchen.
TripAdvisor Reviewer
"Our go-to dishes are the calamari with 5 spices, the chicken with lemongrass, and obviously pho. The calamari is perfectly crispy every single time."
2024
TripAdvisor Reviewer
"The place has like a 170-item menu. Add wonderful service, what is not to like. We tried the calamari and it was phenomenal — crispy and full of flavour."
2024
TripAdvisor Reviewer
"Fresh ingredients cooked by a Vietnamese mom that takes pride in her dishes. There is always a generous serving. Grab a few friends, pick a few items and enjoy an extraordinary experience."
2024