Shichimi togarashi...is this what is used in chinese salt & pepper spare ribs from the take away?

Question:

Our local chinese take away does fantastic salt & pepper spare ribs, and salt & pepper chips that are to die for!! I have searched lots of recipes and this shichimi togarashi keeps popping up.

Answer:

Don't think so - shichimi is Japanese 7-spice, incl. orange peel, sesame, chilli and various other things that I can't remember.

I think the Chinese place will probably use Chinese 5 spice or some msg-riddled sauce.