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    Lai Rai

    4.7 (43 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Skye N.

    Very good viet food, excellent service. I enjoyed it, I'm Vietnamese and lived in Houston and impressed with the vast menu. Reminds me of Hem in Houston.

    Jorge S.

    Servers super nice very attentive. I think I may have order the wrong food The lobster ramen noddles for 35 dollars had a huge lobster shell, if I got a few pieces was a lot. Grilled oysters, those are full of brown matter, not good at all. Filet tenderloins, $12 overcooked steak and very small tapas. Drinks are so so. The noodles had good flavor don't get me wrong. I do believe I choose the wrong menu items today.

    Monica G.

    Fireeee! My friend from out of town invited me to Lai Rai and we just allowed the waitress to order for us. She sent us a little bit of everything; oysters, two types of garlic escargot, bone marroe and the most perfect chicken wings, beef with vegetables etc. everything was perfect. They are authentic Vietnamese with lots of seafood and street food. I ordered a Vietnamese beer that paired well with the meal. You sit in low colorful stools, and the place was packed but they were able to accommodate everyone. By the end of the night, they brought out desserts from the Vietnamese bakery next door and allowed us to take some home on the house, what a thoughtful thing to do. I'm coming back soon to bring my daughter and I'm so excited.

    Crab fried rice
    Michele C.

    Back a second time to this very Vietnamese street food style place to try a few different dishes! Lemon grass steamed clams in a fragrant broth that you have to drink up! I wanted to take an order of Thai style steamed clams home and the very accommodating waitress warned that it was very spicy. The owner came to check on us and was gracious enough to provide a sample little bowl of the broth! I am on team spice and thought it was delicious. Took an order home! Love this little place for great food, stellar service and humble, unassuming ambience. They are only open for lunch from 11 am on weekends. Weekdays they open at 4pm. Pay them a visit!

    47. Crab Fried Rice
    Zoe C.

    Fantastic Vietnamese tapas restaurant. The restaurant is small inside, but there are tables outside. The Crab Fried Rice was the best I have ever had. The Thai-Style Steamed Clams were also outstanding. Everything I ordered was great. The waiter was very nice and the service was great.

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    My N.

    If you are in the Davie, Hollywood, Miami area and want to "nhậu"- a Vietnamese term for eating, drinking and socializing with friends; this is the best place for it. The decor and furniture of plastic tables and stools outside give an authentic back in Vietnam outdoor restaurant. They have traditional Vietnamese appetizer items like Balut, quail, skewers, and escargot in different sauces but get the buttermilk one!!

    1. Crispy Tofu Dau Hu Chien
    Tiffany L.

    Came here with my partner many times before when it was still Mama Tofu, I'm glad that its still a vietnamese street food place (we really miss the bun rieu noodle dish though )! Small restaurant but still plenty of seating and is cozy inside. Our server was very helpful and gave suggestions on their new specials. The food was AMAZING, had so much flavor, only a vietnamese street food place has these kinds of dishes, you cant get this in any regular pho place. Will definitely be coming back and trying more stuff.

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    Adriana D.

    Food is very fresh, well put together as it looks very appealing. They have traditional street Vietnam food so it was different to me but some dishes were delicious! Service was OUTSTANDING! Owners are extremely nice and welcoming. Ambiance is also nice and welcoming. I'd definitely go back

    Julia S.

    While they are very authentic Vietnamese food, it's not the pho and Bahn mis. Think seafood dishes and dishes good with drinking, like escargot, skewers, and heavier noodle dishes. They're trying to sell this spot as a drinking place though and for that I wish there were more alcohol options. TLDR: I will make the trek up from Miami for this restaurant 100% WHAT WE HAD crispy tofu with lemongrass chilis $12 - SO crispy. Aromatics were strong. Grilled oyster with scallion and sauce $12 - these are some thick/juicy oysters chicken gizzard skewer $7 - chewy, probably wouldn't get again Prawn skewers $10 - sweet, would get again. Loved the roasted flavor Lobster ramen $35 - the most worth thing we got since the lobster was pretty meaty for the price. Very heavy dish though given the (appropriate haha) amount of butter and garlic. Winter melon tea with basil seeds $7

    23. Spotted Escargot with w/Salted Egg Yolk Sauce Oc Huong Trung Muoi
    Grace M.

    The restaurant is small but very cozy. Our server, Gloria, did an amazing job explaining the dishes and answering our questions. She offered great recommendations, from the different escargot options to the main courses. We ended up choosing the lobster with ramen, which was absolutely delicious. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, making the whole experience even more enjoyable. I loved it!

    Escargot in Coconut Sauce Crispy Fish Sauce Wings Filet Mignon Skewer Chicken Skewer Grilled Oysters w/Scallion Fish Sauce
    Red C.

    I can't complain about anything at La Rai. The service from Rav and everyoni was excellent and the food was even better. I had all the following and there was no complaints!Escargot in Coconut Sauce Crispy Fish Sauce Wings Filet Mignon Skewer Chicken Skewer Grilled Oysters w/Scallion Fish Sauce Along with the food the Kumquat Tea was a very refreshing drink. It's definitely worth a visit & I look forward to trying the rest of the menu.

    21. Steamed Clams with Lemongrass Ngheu Hap Sa
    Henry V L.

    Haven't wrote reviews so I apologize Lai Rai Till I die What a great addition to the city of Davie Came during soft opening the first time and it was like maybe It was until the second shot that it hit the spot Ask for everything spicy and it's hot hot hot It tastes so much better and my spice tolerance is low But if you go here it's the way to go So without further to do 1 2 3 dzo I have came back here time and time again with respects to the pho bar owner He knows what he's doing as he got my taste buds on a controller I

    Nancy L.

    1..2..3.. Dzo!!! It means cheers! That's how they do it Vietnamese style! lai rai, is a street food concept where you hangout & make memories with your buddies to enjoy mini tapas, snack, and drinks! Service was great! Very fast , and food came out fast. we came a the day after grand opening and we were able to get seats right away. top street food items were the steamed clams, tamarind snails, grilled skewers, mango salad, and the balut. Great for sharing and affordable pricing. Flavor was great for each item. can't go wrong with lychee soju and a beer tower!! What a nice way to enjoy your weekend!

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    Second time I'm going here "Lai Rai "Very good food. Good service. Owner so friendly I'm coming back.

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