Agriteque Organic Farms Asian Star Anise (Chakri Phool) is an exotic, fragrant spice known for it's wonderful aroma and delicate liquorice-like flavor. Popularly used in Asian dishes, especially in 5-spice blend, start anise blends well with tomato- based dishes. Star anise is a spice obtained from the star-shaped, immature fruits of an Asian evergreen tree.