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My mom & I went to lunch. I decided to try out this spot because I've heard raves about it. While the food was very flavorful, I think services could be a little warmer and more intentional. For example, my has a Jamaican accent, when the server came to the table to get our drink orders (we havent had the checked the menu as of yet) she began to to state her request and his initial tone was kind of aggressive. He would have simple ask for her to repeat. I will say his attitude got better with each interaction there after and he frequently checked on us and offered to go containers.
Mai Lee rents space in places that don't even seem like they should be restaurants and then passes the savings on to YOU in the form of Chinese and Vietnamese food that's better than you can get anywhere else, but at a significant premium. I'd explain why that makes sense, but it's more work than I'm capable of, on a day when the weather is finally getting nice enough to go "knees out." My boss should feel lucky I even showed up today. He can't reasonably expect me to actually do anything. I've eaten here once or twice over the years and only ever ordered off of the Chinese menu, from which you really can't go wrong. I was there last night with members of my running group. I wasn't sweating showing up in gym clothes, like Sam Jackson and John Travolta after they had to clean out the back of that car in Pulp Fiction, because this place is next to a gym, and I bet they get a lot of larger women who wander over in ostensibly not transparent yoga pants. Granted, a lot of girls dress like that everywhere they go, especially in Richmond Heights. This was my first time visiting a Vietnamese restaurant since I went to Vietnam, and I was feeling adventurous. I'd seen the proverbial man in black pajamas up close, and I was ready to sample his wares. No Diddy. I toyed with the idea of just picking a number between 1 and 200, since this place has roughly 200 numbered menu items, but I decided against that. I needed to at least read the descriptions, uselessly vague though they might be, lest I received something with a "protein" I wasn't expecting. Ahem. No matter how much you study the menu, as if it's test-prep for a crucial GED exam, you never really know what you're going to get until they bring it out. But you probably can't go wrong. I went with number 165, which was the first thing listed under Specialties. I can't remember what it's called, and the name might be utter nonsense, like when people get Chinese characters tattooed on their lower back. It consisted of shrimp, scallops and crab sticks, along with vegetables of some sort, with charred rice in oyster sauce. It's served in a boiling cauldron that must be kept six miles below the earth's surface, where they're keeping Epstein until the coast is clear, until it's ready to be served. The top layer is just rice, like mashed potatoes on a shepherd's pie, but you can hear the inside sizzling like a fajita. You're warned to not try to actually eat it from the serving dish. The food itself is insanely hot. You have to let it sit on a plate a little bit just to cool off. It's a generous helping of seafood, except when you take the cost into consideration. One of those items is those imitation crab sticks they used to sell deep-fried at Chinese food restaurants in the hood, known colloquially as... uh, never mind. I'd complain, but I find them weirdly delicious. Everything about this dish was delicious. The sauce was slightly, almost imperceptibly, sweet, with a caramelized onion flavor. The scallops were somehow not overcooked despite how hot everything was. I'm at a loss for how they got the rice perfectly crisp and yet not overcooked into oblivion. I could have done without the tails on the shrimp, but what are you gonna do? I ordered a Japanese beer that the waiter forgot to put on my bill. I pointed it out, in order to appear to be classy in front of women, but he said don't worry about it. He may have been concerned that I was toying with the idea of not leaving a tip, for cultural reasons. Admittedly, I was. I'll have the users of this app--including any ladies who might be reading this--know that not only did I tip 20%, but I rounded up to the nearest dollar. You're welcome.
Mai lee... you needn't an introduction. An absolute STL institution. Good luck driving by around dinner and snagging a seat. The place stays jumping. Full of flavor, sometimes just simple dishes with solid execution are all a kid can ask for. This place does it. A novel of a menu can be intimidating at first glance. Stick with the basics, or maybe get a bit adventurous! Service is great. The vibes are consistent with a cantonese style eatery on a grander scale. The dish was great. I got their lemon grass chicken essentially. It was a bit heavier than many vietnamese dishes I have eaten, but flavor was great and it had a good portion of chicken. Sometimes these stir fried dishes get bogged down by too many veggies. This one has great balance of meat:vegetable.
Duh M. was our server. He was busy but definitely kept an eye on us. Helpful, knowledgeable, and friendly. Excellent service. Upon walking in hostess was welcoming. 15 min wait but it went quickly. This is a busy place. Open And well lit. We ordered chicken wings. Shrimp lo mein with added cabbage, Shrimp St. Paul , won tons, plain rice. Cooked hot and fresh. I will definitely come back to try different items on the menu.
I don't know if I could love a place more. Maybe of they had booths and a little more privacy in the dining area but will absolutely love this place forever. Huge fan, and the wait staff are awesome and always on it. The food is next level, and I wish they had cooking classes because I want to be able to make some of this when I'm not in the area. Top 10 on STL for sure, cheers to 40 more years Mai Lee!
Not bad. Didn't have any of the pho, com, or mi dishes. Instead oddly had some more home cooked dishes recommended by our waiter who thankfully spoke Vietnamese! Bo lúc lát was good and my colleague had the thơm xấu. Tried the nem cuốn too and thought there would be more than 2 rolls and more nem for how big they were Great for large parties looking for a place that serves alcohol. Will have to come back and try the traditional dishes. I did appreciate the Vietnamese and English menus and how diverse their menu options were with Vietnamese and Chinese
I absolutely enjoyed myself at this place my first time coming the inside is very spacious our server was soooo nice gave some awesome recommendations like the Mai Lee sampler platter and Pho I got the shrimp pho and it was sooooooo good I drank all the broth lol The spring rolls as you see are huge which is very nice. Came here for lunch the inside of the restaurant was very spacious. They are in the Brentwood area a few mins from Galleria Mall. So it was perfect after I finished some shopping I came here for a nice lunch! Will definitely be back to try something different
Mai Lee was good. The restaurant is a sort of cafeteria-hall vibe which is interesting, but the menu is large and very authentic. The menus are mobile and you use a QR code to read it. Here's what we got: -Potstickers: 8.5/10 - The dumpling dough was thick, which made them unique and delicious. The sauce that they came with was also to die for. -Vit Ca Ry (Duck Curry): 8/10 - The broth is incredibly aromatic, with a lovely coconut base flavor. The bowl is HUGE and we did wish that some of the ingredients (potatoes and carrots) were cut smaller for ease of eating. However, the duck leg was moist and the noodles were plentiful. -Bun Ga Nuong (Noodle bowl with Chicken): 7/10 - This was good, but simple. I do wish that the chicken was more flavorful, and that it had been presented more beautifully like the rest of the dishes. But it did the job.
Very delicious. The service was a bit weird, but nothing that was off-putting. We came here after quite the drive, so we took turns using the bathroom after we decided on our orders. No one came to take our orders until everyone was seated at the table. It was quite busy inside and outside. We were sat inside where it was a little loud. I enjoyed the decoration. The food was splendid. I got a meal from the Vietnamese portion of the menu. However, someone in my party got a meal from the Chinese menu and was not impressed considering the price.
Mai Lee Food Review My friend took me out before a show and encouraged me to try something new instead of my usual #142. The server suggested the #152 GF Dau Hu Chien Gion - crispy tofu stir-fried with onions, served with their special pepper lemon sauce ($22.95). I ordered mine without onions and added veggies for an extra $6.00 - definitely worth it. The tofu was perfectly crisp with great flavor, and the vegetables were cooked in a garlicky mix that was delicious even on their own. I'm not a big lemon pepper fan, but I gave the sauce a try and was pleasantly surprised at how well the flavors came together. If you love lemon pepper, you'll really enjoy this dish. Personally, I'd order it again with a different sauce, but it was still very good. It reminded me that I need to step out of my comfort zone and try new menu items more often. There was a small hiccup with my order because the restaurant was busy, but the server was kind and quickly corrected it. That's what good customer service is about--fixing the issue with care. Overall, Mai Lee continues to deliver excellent food and service. They never miss a beat, and I'll definitely be back. If you haven't already, get out there and try something new on the menu--you might be surprised like I was! Yes this was all vegan.
One of my favorite Vietnamese restaurants in the area! I come here quite often, and they never disappoint. I especially love their mango sticky rice -- it's honestly one of the best I've had. The mango is always fresh and sweet, and the sticky rice is perfectly soft with just the right amount of coconut flavor. Overall, the food is consistently good, and this place has definitely become one of my go-to spots. Highly recommend!
2 years ago
Great service & great food!! Had the iconic St. Paul sandwich. It was as delicious as I had imagined. read more
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Been going here for the last 10 years and it's still amazing. I get the combination pho #14. The broth is hot and fragrant. Beef is tender. Plenty of noodles. Comes with side of bean sprouts, cilantro, and Thai basil so I can pretend like I'm eating enough veggies. Service is excellent and our favorite waiter always remembers our order! read more
First let me say I had a great time and they serve delicious Vietnamese food. I started with Pho Tai. This is a soup with a beef broth and shaved beef. They serve it with a side of sprouts, basil and cilantro so I can customize to my taste. The meet was medium rare when the soup arrived at the table and the meat was tender. Then I ordered Cha Gio and Bahn Tom Chien. Cha Gio are 2 pork egg rolls that is served with a fish sauce. The sauce didn't smell or taste fishy. The sauce reminded me of hot and sour sauce. The sauce was a great complement to the egg rolls. Bahn Tom Chien is two large whole shrimp with fried sweet potatoes and fish sauce. The shrimp is served with the shell. The server said try eating it with the shell. I must say it tasted yummy. Since the shrimp was cooked the shell added an extra crunch. I was pleasantly surprised. The fried sweet potatoes were like French fries do they were awesome. There is a parking garage so there's plenty of parking. Our server was very attentive. The restaurant was packed but it wasn't noisy, and I was surprised how quickly our food was delivered to our table. This is a place to try. read more
DEFINITELY would recommend!! Got carry out, and it was first time trying the food from here. I had always heard good things about this place, and dove by it all the time. I got #91 on the menu plus some hot braised chicken. My girlfriend and I got the crab rangoon for an appetizer. She also got pork fried rice. Service and quick and easy. Food was phenomenal!!! I will definitely be trying the pho when we go in next time. Overall, great experience read more
We came here with a party of 8 for which we had made a reservation beforehand. We were seated quickly but the service throughout the night was still a bit slow despite the restaurant being not all that busy. Our food was all great, from the crab rangoon to the pho ga to the lamb dish. Will definitely be back again soon! read more
I've been here a few times before but this time was really good! Plenty of parking in nearby garages. No wait on a Tuesday evening. First we had the regular spring rolls. Pork and shrimp. Delicious flavor and sauce was tasty. The fried spring rolls were also amazing and comes with lettuce and cucumber. Chicken vermicelli had amazing sauce, high quality ingredients. The sauce had a slight touch of heat and was tasty. The sizzling beef. Bo Luc Lac was amazing, even without the sauce. Tender. Juicy. Ox tail pho had great flavor. The Chinese broccoli with garlic. Plenty of fried garlic and was a winner. Great flavor and cooked well. Definitely a great meal and will get some of three again! read more
3 years ago
Mai Lee is a must! If you are near Maplewood/ Brentwood please stop him this hidden gem! The food is fantastic and the service is top notch. You can easily park in the parking garage quick and easy. The vibe of the restaurant is perfect for any occasion. Whether you are on a date, taking your kids, or anything!!! read more
Much like Nate Dogg disregarded low priority activities (in his case, salacious pursuits) in locating his contemporary, Warren G, upon arrival to LBC in the opening lines of their 1994 classic, "Regulate," I've been on the hunt to find my go-to Vietnamese take out spot upon my recent(ish) arrival to STL. And I think I've found it in Mai Lee. Fast, cheap, satisfying, abundantly portioned, and tasty. That's all you really need to know, and I think that's what everyone knows (made evident by the line of takeout bags that was no less than 9 deep). Bahn mi? Great. Bun? My favorite. Pho? Not a pho guy but still pretty good. Was this world-class, basically Saigon in STL? No, it's a take-out spot, but it's a mighty fine one and one I will keep coming back to. read more
4 years ago
Favorites: entrées, salad rolls, chicken kebab! We had 22, 48, 51, 165, chicken teriyaki, beers, lychee drink & a ginger soda. Would recommend any and all of the above but ESPECIALLY 22 (duck soup with noodles) and 165 (a shellfish dish with rice). The service was excellent and so supportive to questions about the menu. Will definitely be back when in STL again. read more
Out of the saint Louis area their pho is my favorite, it's more on the sweet side and I like their portions. My family has been eating here since they used to be located on Delmar & 170. Quality is always consistent and everything is delicious. Safe bet to dine in, take out, or deliver (postmates or Grubhub). I have never had food less than perfect from Mai Lee. read more
2 years ago
Everyone I know raves about Mai Lee, but I just didn't see it. The menu was TOO extensive. Most of the times this is not a bad thing, but there were pages and pages of options. It was hard to pick. The restaurant was packed so I understand to a certain extent, but the service was pretty slow. It took 10 minutes just to be greeted then another 5 minutes for water. What I ordered: I got the lemon tofu, which had good flavor and was a decent size. I also tried the shrimp and sweet potato cakes, which I liked. I sampled a couple of my friends' plates and none of theirs was as good as mine. The area the restaurant is located in is crowded and given the overall experience, I'm not sure I would ever go back. There are other good asian options in town. read more
4 years ago
Posting this review from a few weeks ago, and just remembered to do this because I'm ordering to go for dinner tonight :) believe what you read here because the pho is really the best in town! The crispy crepe is also one of our favorites! read more
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Always love eating Vietnamese food from this place. Grabbed food from her for me and the wife and it is truly authentic in the taste. I normally grab the Pho Ga(noodle soup with chicken) and a shrimp spring roll. The taste is immaculate smh I can't wait to come back again. read more
2 years ago
When I first moved to Brentwood, I was not as impressed with the restaurants in the immediate area. However, Mai Lee is an absolute gem. There are SO MANY vegetarian options. I have never had one I didn't like. Even though they are always extremely busy, it never seems to take long to get a table. I suggest taking a look at the menu before, as there are nearly 300 menu items. Parking is easy and free in a parking garage right beside the restaurant. read more
2 years ago
I sat at the bar and the service was impeccable. Server made sure to keep my drink full and the food coming. Started with the authentic fried spring rolls which you gotta roll them inside of lettuce and cilantro and dip them in the nuac cham sauce. Delicious! One lychee martini down :) next up were the salt and pepper shrimp mixed with onions and scallions, topped with fried shallots. Awesome, second lychee martini down. You see a trend here right? Authentic, hospitable and a great spot to enjoy Vietnamese food that is well prepared. I'll be back for the mango sticky rice in the summer :) read more
5 years ago
10/10 always. I love to eat here for lunch and dinner. I just love the fresh spices and flavors of everything The service is always quick, even when they are super busy I always have to start with spring rolls. I need a bowl of peanut dipping sauce I love to try different dishes. But go back to chicken coconut curry or some pho Also, you need to try the coffee! read more
My family and I chose this restaurant because it's nearby the hotel where I stayed. The restaurant is cleaned and organized. Their Pho is mediocre. The vegetables were not fresh. The staff is kind. Everything was more pricey compared to other local restaurant. The only thing I like is the parking, it located behind the restaurant. read more
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Not happy with the rice dish. #76. I was really looking forward to my dinner, until I opened the box and saw this. read more
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8396 Musick Memorial Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63144
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(314) 645-2835
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