Best Chinese Five Spice of 2025

"I had never tried 5-spice before, but I can tell this product is fresh with its strong scent and nice flavor. I've been using it on chicken and vegetables, and both turn out great!"

"I love this five spice blend! I used it to make char sui, and it turned out wonderful. It's flavorful, easy to use, and definitely worth it. I highly recommend it!"

"This seasoning has a promising combination of spices, but I found the taste somewhat lacking. While it’s fresh and aromatic, I struggled with its limited versatility. It's best to use it with specific recipes in mind."

"I love the great flavor and value of this product. There is some small clumping, but I can easily mash it out with a spoon."

"I purchased Fresh Finest curry powder along with spices like cayenne and cumin. They are all full of flavor and excellent smell. I will definitely buy them again!"

"I used this for making homemade pickles and it turned out perfectly! The dill weed worked just like I had hoped for that pickley taste I was searching for."

"I absolutely love this spice blend! I've created delicious dessert sauces with it, and it's fantastic in savory dishes too."

"This spice has such a warm and delicious flavor. I can't get enough of it!"

"I used this for my Asian rotisserie chicken. It has a unique and strong flavor, and a little goes a long way!"

"I bought this spice for just one dish, but now I can't stop using it. It’s not available in my area, so I turned to Amazon, and I was thrilled with the amazing speed of delivery!"

"I love this brand of 5 spice! It's hard to find traditional spices like this. I'm not a huge star anise fan, but for those who enjoy it, this will definitely work well. A little goes a long way!"

"I found this mix to be excellent for adding exotic flavors to my dishes. I even enjoy it in hot apple cider!"

"I was so pleased when this arrived! The quality is good and the price was very reasonable. It came sealed and the fragrance was incredibly inviting!"

"I go through lots of this spice blend and got tired of paying so much for so little at the grocery store. The flavor and quality is spot on and now I don't feel so bad using this stuff in excess. Tastes fresh for what it is and I'm very pleased."

"I bought this to pair with Frank's RedHot Stinging Honey Garlic sauce as shown in the product description. It works fantastically well with that honey garlic sauce (minimal heat). I have used it to coat shrimp and chicken so far. Endless possibilities for its use in various dishes!"

"This is a good product; however, it may not be for everyone because it is spicy. Just using an appropriate amount to add to certain dishes."

"I used this for a holiday turkey roast, and it was a wonderful addition!"

"I've experimented with many five spice mixes, but this one is my absolute favorite. It has a rich flavor and always tastes fresh!"

"For so many dishes, this is the only brand I will ever use. Nothing else can compare."

"I think this size is ideal for frequent use; otherwise, I'd recommend the smaller sizes."

"I was disappointed with the five spice powder; it tastes old and stale, not authentic at all."

"I absolutely love this spice! A huge thanks to Amazon for carrying it, and the shipping was always great!"

"This spice is very light in flavor, perfect for a subtle touch, but I need to use a lot for richer baking."

"I absolutely love the flavor this blend adds to my dishes. The quality is exceptional! It’s so much easier than buying separate spices and trying to blend them myself."

"This is my third or fourth purchase of this seasoning. I particularly enjoy it on pork! I butterfly a pork loin, rub it with five spice and brown sugar, and stuff it with apples. Wrapping it in bacon is a real treat, and I make it once a month!"

"This spice blend is simply amazing, and I appreciate that it contains no salt! I rated it four stars only because it came in a zip bag that was difficult to close. I used it in a Five-Spice Beef Stir-Fry recipe, and it turned out excellent!"

"I use this spice for many oriental dishes and found this brand to be just as good as the ones I used in the past. The other brands I tried from local supermarkets didn't match the same quality."

"I had a Taiwanese brand of five spice powder that I ran out of, so I bought a five spice powder from Whole Foods to make my Taiwanese pork chop dish. Unfortunately, it completely ruined my dish. Pro tip: if you're making anything Chinese/Taiwanese that calls for five spice powder, be sure to use Chinese five spice powder. The Dynasty brand was the best alternative I found to maintain that authentic taste."

"I've never used Chinese five spices before, but when I prepared a holiday goose, I tried it with citrus for flavoring. It turned out to be a real winner! I loved the spice combo so much that I’m now looking for other recipes to use it. This brand seems to be of good quality and fresh, plus it's reasonably priced, which is great since I live in the country and can't find it in stores."

"I find this Chinese 5 spice to be fantastic! It's always fresh and flavorful, making it wonderful for all my Asian dishes. A great purchase every time!"

"I noticed the packaging was different from what was advertised, but it still served its purpose and the flavors worked well for me."

"I can really smell and taste the cinnamon and a bit of clove, but I'm struggling to detect any fennel or anise. The packaging mentioned white pepper, but I saw a sticker saying there was black pepper too. The cinnamon is quite strong, but the amount is generous and the packaging is actually pretty."