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Culver City - 5i Indochine restaurant
4.9

5i Indochine

  • Culver City
  • $
  • Casual
  • Food
    great
  • Vibe
    bad
  • Perks
    good

Food: Uninspiring and bland dishes

The popular dishes at 5i Indochine, including their Salt and Pepper Tofu, Chicken Pho, and 5i Chicken Wings, aren't enough to salvage the overarching culinary letdown. The creativity is lacking with underwhelming efforts and a diluted sense of authenticity. The taste is undeniably bland, with overcooked dishes ruining the dining experience. Even though there were some positive aspects, such as large portions and perceived value, the overall hit-or-miss menu variety brings everything down.

  • Great Value

    Exceptional value for high-quality, delicious food; praised prices and affordability.

  • Okay Taste

    Food fluctuates from delicious to mediocre, impacting overall experience variably.

  • Bad Variety

    Attempts at a broad menu result in unpredictable dish quality; very hit or miss.

Top 3 dishes at 5i Indochine

  1. 1

    Salt and Pepper Tofu 🏆

    Well seasoned, good portion, with bite-sized pieces and tasty flavors.

    Salt and Pepper Tofu dish
  2. 2

    Chicken Pho

    Broth is clean, flavorful, comforting, and chicken breast is high quality.

    Chicken Pho dish
  3. 3

    5i Chicken Wings

    Extra crispy, 5 stars, and described as 'bomb' and 'outrageous'.

    5i Chicken Wings dish

Vibe: Unmaintained and unappealing

A restaurant vibe should be inviting, not off-putting. The ambiance at 5i Indochine is gloomy with dark lighting, outdated decor, and a general feeling of neglect. This lack of attention to maintenance hampers the dates and shatters its image. It's one thing to use dim lighting to create atmosphere, it's quite another when it just results in gloom.

  • Bad For Dates

    Dark, gloomy lighting and poor service not conducive for dates.

Perks: Disorganized and inconsiderate

The perks of a restaurant should be, well, perks. The noise level at 5i Indochine is aggressive, so loudly that it drowns out conversations. There's no clear policy on reservations, which can lead to customer frustration. The service is less than professional and the lack of accommodation for children is noteworthy. Sure, there's ample parking and some diet options, but that won't make up for the negatives.

  • Great For Diets

    Excellent gluten free and vegan options, with clear menu labeling.

  • Bad For Groups

    Tables not cleaned timely; restaurant felt dirty and disorganized