Five Spices House – Cambridge

Five Spices House in Central Square has a Sichuan menu built for choosing several dishes and passing them around. Spicy dry pots come with chicken, beef, fish, shrimp or vegetables, while fish and meat dishes in spicy broth offer a different kind of heat. Dry-sautéed green beans and eggplant with garlic sauce give the table something beyond the mains.

The Cambridge restaurant is at 546 Massachusetts Avenue, separate from the business’s Chinatown location. It serves lunch and dinner, with dining in and takeout available. Use the Cambridge ordering link on the website so your meal is prepared at the right branch. Ask about the heat level when ordering, and check sauces and stocks directly if you have dietary restrictions.