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    Mai Tai Express

    4.3 (55 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Melissa H.

    Their buns are great! I've never had partial boiled eggs in mine but it's good. The Massaman curry was okay. I had the chicken version but the spice and curry taste was too subtle. Like the ghost of massaman curry was there but I was left unfulfilled. They also have Teahouse drinks. And import drinks. I want to try more of their food but I won't get massaman curry again. I was *hoping* I had found my new massaman spot but I'll have to keep looking. They have spring rolls, stuffed crab pastry, and some desserts and jello things. I'll try more of the menu!

    Portion was huge! Only ate half

    The food was absolutely delicious and tasted incredibly fresh. I ordered the banh mi--the bread was warm, soft on the inside, and had amazing flavor. I also got the spicy chicken pad Thai--and let me tell you, it was badass. Perfect level of heat and packed with flavor. The place was very clean, and the staff was super friendly. Highly recommend!

    Tom Kha - Amazing!
    Auston P.

    I awoke this morning with an odd craving for some Hot Tom Kha soup! So luckily I found a place that opened at 10am so I didn't have to wait to terribly long. Not only were they open early which made me ecstatic, but the Tom Kha is BOMB! I got the medium and it was plenty spicy so beware. They blended the sweetness with the spice and lemongrass perfectly. I'm eager to come get a Bahn Mi here as they look amazing! I'll be back!

    I feel betrayed by the reviews on this yelp page, I thought it was gonna be really good. I spent about $40 worth of food ready to have a delicious feast. But I was met with THE most bland food I've ever tasted in my 37 years of life!! Holy crap I had to write a review and express my disappointment. The service was friendly and nice but the food was wow... I didn't understand how it could literally taste like nothing yet have color to it like it's been cooked with sauces and spices. I kid you not it tasted like absolute nothingness. I verified this with my gf who tasted it as well. Unfortunately this was my first and last visit. And for future patrons,I could not in good conscience recommend this place. Hopefully it was just a one off mistake but since I'm visiting out of state I'll never get that chance. So much food wasted. Sorry.

    Jackie L.

    Delicious grilled pork banh mi! Bread is super fresh. Inside looks new and clean. Highly recommend.

    Tofu drunken noodles and Thai beef salad
    Eileen P.

    My go to anytime I want a quick bite to eat to go. The food and service is excellent. The fried rice portions are ginormous and really satisfying. My favorites are the Tom yum fried rice, Thai beef salad, drunken noodles and pad see ew.

    Thai beef salad with Viet coffee.
    Sarah C.

    My husband and I stopped by here for a quick lunch on a Friday. It was empty so we were sceptical about going in but had to because of the 4.8 Google ratings and I'm so glad we did!! I ordered the Thai Beef Salad and it was delicious!!! I couldn't resist ordered a viet coffee with boba either (very strong but delish). My husband ordered the Tom Yum Noodle Soup (spice level hot) and it was amazing!! We will definitely be back soon.

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    Diane L.

    Ordered ahead for takeout, bought the steamed pork buns and they even offered to heat it up before pick up. Interior looks nice and clean with a good amount of room.

    Sheila P.

    Check this place out! Don't be scared of the very fusion menu or the little strip mall it's in. The service is warm, friendly and helpful. The food was FANTASTIC and we got the special rice cake, 2 rice noodle bowls full of meat and a Bahn mi for 40 bucks. The grilled pork and rice cake were the best part for me, yum! We will be back soon.

    Braised pork belly baos
    Amber C.

    First time here, the restaurant was very clean and the staff was very friendly and welcoming . We had a few questions and the staff was very helpful and informative. The food came out quickly and it was nice and hot . It was all very good . I had the curry and the tea and I really enjoyed it . My husband ate all his food and he was impressed. This is definitely a new stop on our list of places to eat.

    Cute little Vietnamese cafe
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    Oh my god. Mai Tai express is so good! It's literally right outside my family's neighborhood so this is my new spot whenever I'm in Houston. We ordered calamari, Tom yum fried rice and rock and roll beef. I really enjoyed the calamari because it's sprinkled with some delicious Thai seasoning. The Tom yum fried rice was my brothers favorite (it has a kick and is spicy so beware!) and the rock and roll beef is a classic. We ordered to pick up, and ate everything in 10 mins! I'll be back

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    I love their Orange Chicken extra spicy, egg rolls and Banh Mi. The place is clean and the food and service are great!

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    Terrible service. Did not want to remake Pad Thai after they brought out the wrong order. We did receive a refund.

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    Really good food and customer service is amazing. The price is very reasonable for the amount of food I got.

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    The Popcorn chicken here is great. The staff here are friendly. Would recommend to other.

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    So damn good!! They're baos to die for and service is very friendly and they wore masks which made me feel safer! Fairly priced also.

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    18.5 miMidtown, Fourth Ward, Downtown
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    1. Service - the hostess and wait staff were outstanding and attentive. They filled your drinks as…read moresoon as it hit midway, and they took your plates away as soon as it was empty. When you come in, wait to be seated, order and pay at the table. 2. Price - approximately $15 a plate. 3. Ambiance - Classy restaurant. I love the white linen on the tables. Soft music, white and red walls with Thai decor. Natural lighting during the day with warm interior lighting. It appears that there has been a makeover to the restaurant. I like the new look more. It seems more upscale in appearance. Dress code here is business casual. 4. Food - I've had their YELLOW CURRY WITH CHICKEN AND WHITE RICE. Curry is a bit sweet to my liking, but overall, it was a good meal. Will have to try other dishes next time. Food presentation is nicely plated. Not messy or sloppy. 5. Cleanliness - dining area is clean. The waitstaff keeps this place in tip top shape. The only complaint I have, although not exactly about cleanliness, I would suggest that management take a look at the lock in the men's restroom. Although it was locked, someone was able to enter still. SUMMARY This is a petite Thai cafe. Everything about this place was enjoyable. I would definitely come back to try again and will highly recommend this place.

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