Mai's Restaurant

$$ • Vietnamese, Noodles, Soup

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About Mai's Restaurant

Mai's Restaurant is a popular late-night dining spot in downtown Houston, known for its delicious Vietnamese cuisine. Open until 3AM, it is a convenient choice for night owls looking for a satisfying meal after a night out. The food is consistently flavorful, featuring popular dishes like salt and pepper wings, general Tso, Bun Singapore, pho, Vietnamese egg rolls, chicken and snow pea leaves, and Bo luc lac. The restaurant offers a large menu with options from pho to vermicelli, rice plates, seafood, pork, and beef, appealing to both first-timers and longtime fans. The service is outstanding, with staff who know the menu inside out and provide attentive and friendly service. Mai's is clean and has a good-sized dining room, making it a comfortable place to dine. Although the prices are slightly higher than some other Vietnamese spots in the city, the quality of food and service justifies the cost. Multiple parking options are available, with two parking lots around the back, making it easy to access. Mai's stands as a staple in the community for anyone seeking a quick and satisfying bite during late hours, with can't-miss items like fresh spring rolls, Vietnamese egg rolls, and Shaken Beef.

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Mai's Restaurant Reviews

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490 ratings
5
59%
4
15%
3
10%
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5%
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11%
Food
4.3
Atmosphere
4.2
Service
4.3

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We absolutely love Mai's! We've been going there for over 20 years and it,'s always, always delicious! I would give more than 5: stars if I could! I gave 4 stores to the atmosphere. Only because it can get a bit noisy at times, but it's totally worth it! And if noise bothers you, then get take out! The portions are generous and still very, very tasty! Highly recommend! 💖
My first time eating at the 1st houston vietnamese restaurant. It was delicious. Ate with a group of people and sampled various dishes.
This place used to be a staple for us after a night out. There would be a line out the back door, and the food was always fresh, flavorful, and fantastic. Of course, being a little tipsy probably made everything taste even better!

Unfortunately, since the ownership changed to the daughter, the restaurant doesn’t seem to have the same passion or authenticity that her parents brought to it. The menu feels scaled back and adjusted to fit American tastes, but that takes...read full review

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Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 11AM - 10PM
Wednesday 11AM - 10PM
Thursday 11AM - 10PM
Friday 11AM - 3AM
Saturday 11AM - 3AM
Sunday Closed
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