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Mi Southeast Asian Eatery

3.5 (235 reviews)
Closed 10:30 am - 6:30 pm

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Michael-Anthony T.

Dry noodles are off the hook. Super good. Similar to Kuy thu, but different. I could not get enough of it. Definitely a spot to come back to when on lunch or looking to get a quick bite to eat. The service was really good. Owner made suggestions and did not disappoint. I highly recommend this place.

Pick your noodles - they will recommend of you're indecisive
Daniel C.

Wow, Mi has been in business 24 years, and opened right when 99 Ranch first opened in Richmond. The restaurant was handed down from grandfather to father and now to the son. The food quality exceeded expectations, and it was refreshing to get great service and good conversation with the staff on noodle-broth pairings. Glad I and a colleague came here for lunch instead of the usual burger run at Habit. Highly recommended the Lemongrass Pork Rib Soup with Thick Egg Noodles. I prefer chewy, al-dente noodles over slippery, soggy ones. The meat on the ribs was moist and fall-off-the bone and the broth was so good. For an even bigger flavor kick, definitely mix on some of their homemade chili oil! The restaurant also offers beefy noodles made from bone broth, wok stir-fried noodles, and a few rice plates. Flavors tend to be heavier and meatier. Definitely want to return to try other noodle-broth combinations. I'll try anything, except maybe for pork kidneys.

Susan H.

I'm always craving gravy egg ho fun noodles, and this place slaaaaayed! I wasn't expecting such a beauty to come out when I ordered it, but let me tell you...my happy dance came out before even taking a bite. The egg was perfectly cooked, the beef was tender, and adding the chili oil and pickled serrano they have on the side was perfection. It's a no frills Asian restaurant, and people were coming in and out constantly during lunch on a weekend. The service was friendly and quick! It's cash only, so come prepared!

Christina S.

This place deserves higher ratings. We have been coming here since at least 2008, when ai was a kid. This place brings back a lot of nostalgia for me and my family. This is still a family favorite and I try to come back here every time I visit the bay. The flavors and dishes are as I still remember them. This is my comfort food!!

Teo Chow Noodle
Ronald L.

The service here is great, and there are plenty of tables to sit at. This is the sister location of the spot in Oakland. The food is definitely good -- no complaints there. What's disappointing, though, is the portion size compared to the price. A small bowl of noodles costs around $20, $7 for a kid size cup of Cafe su da, and the fish cakes are about $17. Our meal for three entrees and a couple of appetizers came out to nearly $100. At that price point, there are definitely other options. I understand that prices are generally high these days, but I still expect some value for the cost. Would I come back if I were really craving the noodles? Maybe. But honestly, for that kind of money, I'd probably opt for Japanese ramen instead.

Noodles soup still good but it's super super expensive now. They also start charging for extra bean sprouts and fried garlic.
Precious P.

I'm very disappointed that they start charging for extra bean sprouts and fried garlic now. If you're gonna start charging, let your customer know and at least give us more. A very small amount of bean sprouts and friend garlic should not cost this much. I guess we won't be going here this often now.

Tommy R.

Took my family out for breakfast. Food was great! Service was excellent. Only downfall is they're cash only. Wish they would have put up a sign outside in front of the door or have the server mention it to us when she took our order beside having a sign CASH ONLY at the cashier. Luckily the manager was okay for us to Zelle him. There's no ATM machine around. But it looks like under new management

Lea M.

It's been ten years since my last review for Mi Southeast Asian Eatery and I still love their food. Teo chow noodles with the soup on the side along with the fried fish cakes are always my go to. This day, I ordered an extra side of the pickled cabbage. Although it was a ton of food, it was the best idea to have the soup separate when boxing the food up. The young man that took my order was extremely nice and even thanked me for ordering the extra cabbage. He told me how much his father prides his pickled cabbage so it was nice to hear. There's plenty of seating and they are now cash only.

Egg Noodles in tasty broth
Greg C.

Great place for excellent and delicious food! Sadly we have not been here for a few years only because we have to come from Fairfield. In thinking about it, it's actually not so far. The food, the restaurant, and the staff are really great! We will definitely return.

#21
Jan P.

Really quick service every time I've come in. The #21 is my usual order, and I love getting the pickled cabbage on the side for that extra crunch. Solid spot if you're nearby and want something fast and satisfying.

Teo chew wonton with soup on side
Craygory O.

20 plus years I have been eating at this place. From when it was VH to now Mi, the quality has stayed the same. Teo chew with wonton and soup on the side. Ryan is awesome, making sure to stop by tables to check in. I can bathe in this broth. Comfort in a bowl legit.

The Original Teochew
Jonathan D.

This place is perfect to frequent as the weather gets colder. It's in the back of Ranch 99 as part of a large Asian food mall. Went on a Sunday night, and didn't have to wait, but I could imagine this place would get full on certain nights. Had the Original Teochew broth with ho fun (thick rice noodles) and wonton. Ordered with the soup on the side. The portion was appropriate for the price and the chili they put out on the tables was flavorful and perfectly complimented everything. The owner was also super friendly and gave us some pointers on how to keep the chili fresh, as he sells them by the jar as well. Will definitely be back next time I'm in the area.

Meriya S.

My husband and I eat here regularly because we really like this place. Even though the food is a bit greasy, the noodles are very delicious, especially the thin egg noodles. I always order the combo with everything except liver. The service is pretty good too. If you go during busy hours, you might have to wait a bit, but I usually go when it's not too crowded. The shop isn't very big, but it's quite clean. Just a note -- they only accept cash, so be sure to bring some with you.

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I'm gonna give this place a 2.75. I really wanted to like this place because it's close to my job…read moreand on days I either forget my lunch or I want to grab something out, it'd be nice to have a go-to. In terms of cleanliness and ambiance, it needs a deep cleaning. It seems to have been in business for a while. The tables were sticky and so were the floors. The decor seems a bit outdated. Don't go here if you have an hour lunch. It will not be enough time for you to eat. We got there around 2:07 and didn't get our food until 2:40. 10 minutes to eat a very hot soup is neither feasible or safe, lol. I love that it's a family-run establishment. There was a young school-aged girl who served us. She must've been on spring break. She did make a mistake on our order. I had initially ordered one thing but then changed my mind and went with something else. She ended up bringing both. I wasn't going to send it back or ask to take it off the bill, because I felt bad. So, I just asked her if she could please pack it to go. Which she did. We ordered some calamari, which we all liked. My daughter and I ordered some soups, I don't remember what they were called. They were lacking a bit in flavor. My son ordered the Pad See Ew, which also didn't seem like it was seasoned enough compared to others we have had. I do think I'll give this place another try. Hopefully it was just an off day.

Overpriced, for not much in quality…read more Came by here hoping to try out their chiu chow noodles, which are not easy to find because it is very specific. I got the noodles (#21 in the menu) as to-go. The portions were small, just 1 small chinese takeout box. The broth was in a bigger container, medium size. Maybe because broth is cheaper. Since this is to-go, how do you eat it to-go? Well you would pour the soup into the noodles, because the noodles were already arranged neatly in the box with the meatballs and other non-noodle ingredients on top. But when I did that, the box started leaking soup on the side. After a while, the box started breaking apart because it was wet. So how am I supposed to eat this to-go noodles in my car drive home? Do I need to empty the noodles into a pot at home? That means I cannot eat to-go food while I am outside? That makes no sense. Inside, there was very few customers (2 tables have customers out of like, 12). It was Monday around 7pm. Not exactly packed house. When I pay at the cash register, they gave me an ipad where it showed a few buttons for tips. The lowest was 18%. Wow, why would I pay 18% when I come pick it up at your restaurant? That makes no sense. So I declined. The price of the noodles was listed as $14. Later I saw the receipt was $18+, how is that possible to have $4 tax on a $14 item? That's like 30% tax. Turns out there was a row that said "non-credit charge". So they charged me for using a credit card without telling me. But in the store I am 100% sure there were no signs anywhere that said any extra charge for credit card. I get that running a restaurant is hard. But with all these hidden charges and suggestions of 18% tips and small portions, at what point are you just driving customers away? Will not be coming back again

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