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I can not begin to tell you how horrible this restaurant is. One of the worst dinners I've had in Jax and that's saying something. The food alone is enough to make me not want to come back. My garlic Naan was burnt and tasteless. The drinks were awful. And my main dish, "Murgh Malai Tikka", was a shame. Not to mention they used the same seasoned vegetables on everyone's plate. Which, did not compliment my meal. Also, the presentation was pitiful....really, pitiful.
The service? Worse. I don't care if they had the best food in Jacksonville - I wouldn't put up with that service! First off, It had just opened for dinner and they had maybe two tables already seated and a ton of wait staff/workers hanging around and no one greeted us. We stood for quite a while and almost left before someone actually came over to us. He didn't say hello or anything - just asked how many. Even though the place was spacious and empty he sat us RIGHT NEXT to the other two tables. Then, he almost broke my glass. After that, he spilled my coke. He then came back and told me they were all out of shrimp and prawn so I had to change my order. After that, he dropped a menu into my appetizer and splashed it all over the place, took it away and brought back the same thing on a different plate - so most of it was gone. Then, I had to ask for my drinks to be refilled and he made a face at me and sarcastically said "Oh, yeah? Of course.."
I'm a chef and I'd be ashamed if anyone I worked with even acted half as bad as the people there did. I also would be out of a job if I cooked like them. I've seriously been to gas stations in the middle of the desert and paid $4 for a better meal and service.
Do yourself a favor and go down a couple of blocks to India's Restaurant on the corner of Baymeadows and Southside. Or Masala (off San Jose). Much better food and service.
P.S.
The Atmosphere is that of a diner/dive/truck stop... not in a good way. Ugly Building, ugly decor, uncomfortable seating. They bought an old restaurant (Denny's? Applebees?) and hung a few decorations trying to make it look like a real indian restaurant.
11/06/2012
I love a variety of ethnic food and Indian is one of my favorites...This place, My Fifth Element does not disappoint. I live about 50 mins north but, everytime I am in JAX I make it a priority to visit this restaurant. I love it....Very clean , very tasty, very good indeed!
12/18/2011
Fresh...always something different. Never disappoints. Great variety of vegetarian options. Not just chicken and a couple of mushy dishes like others.
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Phone: (904) 448-8265
Address: 9485 Baymeadows Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32256
More Info
- General Info
- Authentic Indian Restaurant (serve indo chinese, south indian,north indian,punjabi)Authentic Indian Restaurant (serve indo chinese, south indian,north indian,punjabi)
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Phone: (904) 448-8266
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- all major credit cards, mastercard, visa, discover, amex
- Neighborhoods
- Baymeadows, Southeast Jacksonville
- AKA
My5thelement
5th Element Indian Restaurant
5th Element Indian Restaurant, LLC
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Parking: Lot, Free
Wi-Fi: Free
Bike Parking: Yes
Attire: Casual
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Cuisines: Caterers, Indian
Alcohol: Beer, Wine
Takes Reservations: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
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