Mai's Restaurant
(713) 520-7684
3403 Milam St
Houston,
TX
77002
29.7413
-95.3797
Neighborhoods: Midtown, South Central
Reviews & Ratings for Mai's Restaurant
57 reviews
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Horrible food and service!!!!
by rperazza77
July 13, 2007
I have decided to forever boycott Mai's. Their food is subpar even on its best days, yet I was forced to eat there often because they are the only game in town late in the evening. The service was regularly rude and uncaring. The last straw came when I ordered a grilled chicken plate to go and asked over the phone if the could cut the chicken in slices rather than in one big hunk, a reasonable request seeing as how they do not provide plastic knives with their takeout orders. The lady taking my order flat out refused, stating this is something "they will not do." I cancelled my order, and will never ever return there again. I dont expect to be treated like royalty, but a decent level of of accomodation for a regular patron is not a lot to ask.
- Pros: Open late
- Cons: Everything else
The worst place in town on so many levels
by marymoore2
February 23, 2009
I with a group of six during a busy time for Mai's and an Asian group came in was immediately sat over us the when a table became available. This was the last and final straw for me. I will never go back to these people. I ordered bean curd with chili and lemon grass a time before that was so salty it was inedible. When I tried to get a remake, the waiter kept arguing with us that it was good and we can not have a remake. I get this dish alot so I know what I'm talking about. Finally, out of frustration I just wanted my money back which they were at first refusing to do. At this point, I'm beginning to get angry and the owner lady threw the money at me and told me to get out. I didn't go back until years later thinking I'll give it another shot and then they're still treating their customers like garbage. Also, I got sick from the pho I had that very night sat Asians over those silly white kids that wanted some late night eats. I have never felt so much disdain over a place as I do this one. Do not eat here because there are many better choices very close by. Les Giverales, Van Loc, Pho Nga...please give these people your business and not some greedy woman who tries to nickel and dime you and her staff.
- Pros: open late
- Cons: food, service
Ain't What It Used to Be
by jpmiller02
November 29, 2008
It's been awhile since I've been back at Mai's and it will certainly be my last. The highlight of the meal was the wonton soup, which was excellent as always. Unfortunately, the service and food quality have gone downhill. The food was either too spicy or too bland and I became very ill after dining here. I think we saw our waiter no more than three or four times. He never offered refills on water or said anything about having to wait an additional 15 minutes for one of our diner's meals after everyone else's food arrived.
- Pros: Ambience is okay, Parking
- Cons: Service, Food Quality, Value
Salt Toasted Tofu---yummo!
by DollMouth
October 09, 2008
I used to go to Mai's once a week and order and share a plate of SALT TOASTED TOFU with a friend. Mmmm... delicious! I've in recent couple of years just ordered to-go... they have QUICK service, yummy food and big portions, yum!
Only good when drunk, but what isn't
by azndrag0n16xo
August 21, 2008
This place is god awful. There are so many other Vietnamese restaurants that have better service, and most important, QUALITY FOOD. This place stays alive cause of the drunken mobs that come in after a night of fun, and I, guilty as charged, am one of them. But the minute you sober up, you realize this place is god awful. Eat here because you have to, not because you want to.
Not good sense to treat customers like you're doing them a favor and put upon by their presence.
by HPooka
March 02, 2008
I was a regular (2-3x a wk) customer for years. I'll never be back. Some weird inverse proportion that as they've improved/remodeled the place, the service and food quality has gotten steadily worse. I really don't need some snippy wait staff acting as if they're doing me a favor by letting me in the door. The last two times I was there the egg rolls were pretty much inedible. I actually wondered if they were trying to convey something directly to me, but I just read a bunch of other reviews. As a few other reviewers put it, there are plenty of other options close to that location. After hours dining is a nice option, but at least train the staff to keep their crabby, snippy personalities and attitudes on hold for the 3pm crowd. Used to be a really nice, friendly place with good food. Not sure if it's ok to list other options, but they're out there.
Best Pho noodle soup in town!
by melvinhsie
December 15, 2007
Best Pho noodle soup in town! Very affordable with friendly staff. The beef soup Pho tastes very authentic, costing 6.5 dollars only. Parking may be difficult though.
the best by crystal v. at InsiderPages
Contributor
August 02, 2007
mais has great food from the appetizers to the desserts. they have great prices and great waitstaff. chi chi is a very happy guy who loves making the customers laugh. i highly recomend mais.
My place! I love Mai's!
by pilotjosh25
January 01, 2007
At present, this is my favorite place to eat. Sit down quickly, be served promptly, and enjoy the great food at a great price! This is THE PLACE in Houston for Vietnamese/Chinese. Please do yourself a favor and try the spring rolls - both the shrimp and BBQ pork. The Pho Ga is delicious. Everything is great. Also enjoy a iced coffee w/ condensed milk for dessert. Perfect!
- Pros: Delicious food, quick service, open late
- Cons: Parking, homeless people outside
Vietnamese dive famous for its authentic culture is the late-night site for the post-club crowd.
by Contributor
November 27, 2006
In Short
Current owner Mai Thi Nguyen's parents opened Houston's first Vietnamese restaurant in 1975. Today, the restaurant attracts a rabidly loyal following of students, artists, Vietnamese families and med-center folks. Spring rolls are overstuffed with vermicelli noodles, shrimp, pork and sprouts and are almost a meal in themselves. Basic bun dishes come alive with crisp cucumbers, lettuce, carrots and a simple, savory fish sauce. Try the Vietnamese ice coffee--it's a sweet drink best saved for dessert.
- Pros: Speedy service
- Cons: Generally poor service,inconsistent food
