Mai's Restaurant

Non-Smoking Area, Dress Code-Casual, Casual Dining

The downside is the dingy decor. You may enjoy the food better if you order it to go.

Pick up spring rolls and noodle dishes at a moment's notice for perfect party food.

One of Houston’s first Vietnamese restaurants, Mai’s, named for owner Mai Nguyen, has been a dining and late-night fixture on the city’s scene since 1978. The contemporary dining room is done in soft shades of bamboo green, brown and yellow. Accents include stone, bamboo, mosaic tile and warm wood tones in the millwork (a tribute to Nguyen’s carpenter father). On the menu, tried and true...

Occupying a two-story brick building with green awnings on Milam Street in the midtown area, Mai's is the last of a half-dozen Vietnamese restaurants you'll pass in the preceding 6 blocks. In several ways it's the best choice, but it should not be thought of as having a lock on good Vietnamese food. I do appreciate, however, its dependability and the long hours it keeps because you never know...

In Short
Current owner Mai Thi Nguyen's parents opened Houston's first Vietnamese restaurant in 1975. Today, the restaurant attracts a rabidly loyal following of students, artists,... Pros + Speedy service Cons - Generally poor service,inconsistent food

Mai’s Restaurant was established in 1978. Over the past three decades, we have had the honor to serve the Houston community with our precious family recipes. Mai's Restaurant is committed to providing our patrons with a truly authentic and delicious Vietnamese dining experience. Our goal is to deliver excellence and consistency in product, service, and hospitality. We measure our success by the...