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    Mi La Cay

    3.8 (258 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Pickled jalapeño
    Lilac B.

    My friend recommended this place. It's definitely a hidden gem. The food is amazing. Got the noodle soup and you can get it with the soup on the side. It's nice there is some free parking. The plaza looks rundown but the inside is really well maintained. It felt really clean and organized. The dessert was on point and generous. Vietnam coffee is tasty as well. They have some pickled jalapeño and those were an awesome addition to the noodles. The service is really friendly, warm, and quick.

    House Noodle Soup
    Helen C.

    Mi La Cay is located in the Viet section of International District and is a solid choice if you're craving egg noodles. The egg noodles are super bouncy and the broth is manages to be light yet delicious. Unfortunately, I wasn't super impressed by the toppings. The lettuce they use isn't the freshest and is slightly bitter, the chicken was definitely overcooked and a bit too chewy, BUT the fried whole shrimp cracker is a fantastic crunchy texture and just smacks you in the face with shrimp flavor in the best way possible. Logistically, it's awesome that they have their own parking lot and they were fairly empty on a Tuesday night. Pricing is pretty good and they do take credit card. Here's the thing though, I don't know when the next time I'll be back because apparently competition for egg noodle dishes in this area is tight! Mike's Noodle House is still for me the best spot in the area to get wonton noodles both in quality and price point; however, if you want this dish after 7PM on a weekday, don't have cash on hand, or don't want to hunt for parking, this is a solid alternative. On the other hand, if I'm shelling out a bit more, I might just walk down the street to the Boat, which just has objectively better toppings. Overall, still great, but probably won't be a regular.

    Duckling Noodle Soup
    Anita L.

    Food: Crispy succulent duck with bouncy egg noodles for breakfast is a great way to start off a morning. That broth was to die for. You definitely have to add some chili oil and pickled jalapeños peppers, it really elevates the taste. Service: Sweet and charming. We got there a few minutes early before opening, but they let us in anyways. Ambiance: Clean and neat.

    Chicken wings, not Szechuan chicken which I ordered.
    Lauren S.

    I really wanted to like this place. Pointing at the menu, I ordered Szechuan chicken in the restaurant for carry out. When I got home I was disappointed to find chicken wings and a container of sweet chili sauce. My boyfriend got the house fried rice. It was good but didn't look like the picture in the menu. We traded meals and he says the chicken wings are "sweet, delicious and meaty". Just not what I ordered.

    Roster duck soup noodle

    Food was fantastic. However it was a very slow SAT night at 6pm. Have their special N1 house noodles

    Jayde M.

    Mi La Cay is one of those places I just always want to keep coming back to. Definitely the best place for mi (Vietnamese egg noodle soup) in the area. I love how many soup options there are and how it's very customizable. Everything I've tried is good but the standout favorites for me are the bbq duck and the fried shrimp - with the soup on the side so they stay crispy!

    Combination/special with soup on the side
    Lisa H.

    While the server was not the friendliest or warm staff person at the time, the meal was really good. Not too salty and very flavorful. I would definitely come again and try their other noodles :) I would recommend maybe bok choy instead of lettuce though. It's more nutritious and has more flavor than lettuce.

    Takeout
    Wendi K.

    3.5 Stars. Good portions and perfect on a breezy day but nothing was that flavorful. Ordered takeout and food was ready in 15 minutes Shrimp Spring Rolls ($8) - comes with Hoisin dipping sauce (wish it was peanut), good size and tightly wrapped Duck Noodle Soup ($14.5) - nice crispy pieces of duck and chewy egg noodles (choose egg or rice) primary flavor of the broth was salt, added a ton of sriracha for more flavor though House Noodle Soup ($13) - loved the variety of toppings! Like the crispy shrimp wonton disc! Same comments about broth and noodles as the duck noodle soup. Loved how everything was perfectly packaged. Choose small or large. Located in International District, didn't eat in but the interior was so nice!

    House noodle
    Ngoc R.

    This place used to be soooo goooood. They'd have fresh veggies, the fried prawn would be so crispy, but it just seems with time things just aren't the same anymore. Flavor and taste is still really good, from the soup to the noodles but it's just not what it used to be. I used to come here all the time but the last two times I went post covid they've gotten my order wrong and as mentioned the food is just not that fresh. I typically get house / special with thick egg noodle with extra prawn. Wish I could give it a 5 star but I can't!

    House noodle soup
    Christy P.

    Updating because this is my staple soup noodle place, esp after Hue Ky Mi Gia closed. Whenever I'm feeling down weather wise or sick wise, I typically get: - House noodle soup: the fried shrimp is the best part - Wonton and bbq pork noodles - Duck noodles I always get egg noodles. Hoping this restaurant stays in business for a long time. Oh I also dined in recently, it was quiet, not too busy and the staff was kind.

    Prawn Papaya Salad
    Eva M.

    In a local FB group, I read that Mi La Cay has suffered a decrease in business due to COVID-19 related threats to Asian businesses. Though I have never eaten there, I made an effort to try them, and I am quite pleased I did. We've only tried two dishes, but I'll definitely return. The food: Satay Beef Noodle with side dipping soup - 4 stars The egg noodles in this dish is thin and perfectly cooked. The satay sauce is excellent. I can eat just the noodles and the sauce by themselves! The beef is quite good, though a touch more tender would be nice. It's still very good. Prawn Papaya Salad - 4 stars I like the composition, the ratio of contents, and the quality of the prawns. I thought the sauce could be a bit stronger, but that's just me. Overall, this is a solid dish. They are allowing folks to dine in. When I was there, all the chairs are still on the tables, and two diners are seated for a meal.

    Small House Noodle Soup Takeout
    Jacques I.

    While in the International District, I wanted to check out Mi La Cay, a restaurant I had bookmarked for quite some time, learning that it was known for their noodle soups. Though getting noodle soup takeout isn't as good as dining in, my lunch was still delicious. I ordered the small house noodle soup, which included pork, fried chicken and fried shrimp with the egg noodles. The employee asked me if I wanted the soup mixed with the base or separate, and I decided separate was best, since my boyfriend and I were planning to drive back to the eastside to eat our food at a park. I didn't want the noodles to be soggy. Nice to know you have both options. Since I walked in and ordered, I thought the food would take a bit to get after ordering, but it only took 10 minutes for it to be done. The food was delicious! The broth was my favorite part, as it had a lot of great flavor and was still hot, even getting it as takeout. The egg noodles were also very good, especially when slurped with the broth. Of all the meats, I liked the pork the best. The pork was very tender. Fried chicken wasn't bad, but the piece I got was mostly bone. I also only got one piece of fried shrimp; yet, I was happily surprised that the fried shrimp was made with a fried wonton, so you could really bite into the entire shrimp with the way it was cooked into the wonton versus having to deal with de-shelling the shrimp. I also liked that for takeout, I received a side of the chili oil and jalapenos for some needed spice with the noodle soup. A small was a good size for a meal. I enjoyed my house noodle soup from Mi La Cay, and would definitely come back to try other noodle soups or rice noodle dishes they offer here. Parking was easy, as it's located in a small business strip with a lot. Also note that they do not accept Amex.

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    been my go to spot when we need something quick and easy. The noodles and veggies can be hit or miss sometimes....

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    Egg rolls are good. Soup is great. They deliver. Delivery guy was friendly.

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    Grate taste, i come here every time go that way and will keep coming again. Server is nice, restaurant is clean and price is reasonable.

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    Honestly one of the best foods in lil Saigon. I can come here and get the N1 and be happy!!

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    Best egg noodles in town! We order the vegetarian egg noodle soup and fish ball soup with the Chinese doughnuts! So delicious and filling!

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