Deli 52

5120 13th Ave, Brooklyn
(718) 436-4830

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reb Yid

I love this place even though sometimes it takes a very long time to get my food is ordered.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 3

ELI POLLOCK

i was there recently and loved it. i had chicken soup with matzah ball and a hamburger. everything was delicious and i left stuffed.
i would definitely come back. the decor is very nice so all around i give this the highest recommendation.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

dsi isreal

Very long wait

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

dovi s

Good food but long wait

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 2

Moshe t. K

I ordered a pastrami egg roll and I got a pastrami egg roll but inside is 95 percent of it is vegetables and just 5 percent of it pastrami I ordered a orangeade Snapple and I got a mango Snapple although they did have orangeade Snapple accept the food they did have good service and a nice place to eat

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 5

Berish Ehrnfeld

Food was really tasty, tables are dirty, and waiters frustrated. Would recommend takeout.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 2

Ana Butler

I recognize what makes this spot special. Their workers are why this place deserves top ratings. Nothing sits under heat lamps here. i'm happy to say i made a good choice. All the positive feedback for Spice 52 is valid - it's exceptional.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Yacov Weiser

Food is delicious 😋

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Moishe t

Had a great time the cholent was good, I would definitely go back

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Chana Movsikov

Delicious food and great place to dine in. Had a great time here! Definitely recommend

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Avigdor Weber

The only reason I’m giving Spice 52 two stars is because the food was okay. Not great, not amazing — just okay. But everything else about this place? An absolute disaster.

I came in for a small takeout order expecting a quick pickup. The restaurant was practically empty — only two tables were occupied out of maybe six or eight. There were four people in the kitchen, and only two or three orders going on at the time. And yet, I ended up waiting over 30 minutes for a single basic takeout item. That’s not just slow — it’s ridiculous.

But the wait was just the beginning. The takeout setup is sloppy, confusing, and frustrating. No one at the front seems to know what’s going on. No updates, no communication, just vibes. I stood there watching staff wander around, glance over, and then ignore me like I was invisible.

And then comes the worst part: customer service. I’ve never experienced staff speak to customers with such arrogance and attitude. No greeting, no apology, no respect. It felt like I was bothering them just by existing. I’ve been to plenty of restaurants — busy ones, slow ones, family-run, corporate — and I have never seen employees speak to paying customers the way they do here. Not even in places with half the reputation.

This place could be something, but it’s run like no one cares — not about the customers, not about the experience, not even about common decency. If you’re thinking of picking up takeout from here, don’t. Unless you enjoy long waits, cold stares, and the feeling that your presence is a problem.

Also, just a note — fried rice doesn’t mean plain white rice dyed brown with soy sauce. That’s not how it works.

Spice 52: where the food might be passable, but the service will ruin your appetite.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 4

Service: 1

Jaccob Halpern

Probably the best Kosher Chinese food in Brooklyn the chicken and broccoli was next level!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

YB

Extremely expensive!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Barry Lisauer

Portions are minuscule! Embarrassment for the price. Let this review speak for itself

Food: 1

Service: 1

Volvy Steiner

Really good food and not so expensive
And a nice comfortable location and good service
Reasonable prices!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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