Mai’s Kitchen

3.8 (517 reviews )
$$
Restaurant
Delivery
Takeout
Dine-in
Lunch
+(10)

About Mai’s Kitchen

Mai’s Kitchen, a Vietnamese restaurant in Union City, California, offers a wide range of vegan and vegetarian options, with a cozy and quiet ambiance. Customers praise the attentive owners and the flavorful dishes, like the pho and noodle soups. The banh mi and noodle bowl are highlights, with juicy prawns and crunchy eggrolls. Specialties like nem nuong and taro smoothies are also popular choices. Despite some minor issues with consistency in opening hours, the food quality and friendly service make Mai’s Kitchen a go-to spot for authentic Vietnamese cuisine.

Reviews (517) 3.8

  • Walt B.
    Jun 29,2023

    Food is great, broth is the best I've had.

    Only issue is lately they haven't been open when they say they will be. (Lunch time)

  • Jas G.
    Jun 28,2023

    Cute cozy restaurant, owners are super sweet and attentive.

    My bf and I came pretty late and they still let us sit! They seem pretty popular late nights because after us a few others had walked in and they were able to sit and dine also! They just seem like very hard workers and I was glad I came upon this place!

    My bf and I both order noodle soups with spring rolls as an app, I have been craving spring rolls and they were good, wish there was a little more noodles in them but overall good. Peanut sauce was good too.

    Their chili oil container didn't have much oil in them but it was so flavorful and garlicky it was really good. And usually chili oil isn't really spicy to me from Pho spots but there's was actually spicy - it had a good kick to it, definitely would recommend this place!

  • YooBin K.
    Jun 15,2023

    Came here after my boyfriend finished his work shift. Since he ends rather late there aren't many places open for dinner but we made it to Mai's Kitchen! So glad we did their pho was solid and they also had nem nuong(?) which my bf claims is the legit way to make it so go Mai's kitchen!
    I noticed a few tables occupied as well so it seems like a place where locals come for late dinner soup and food as well.
    Will be back if he's craving soup after work again.
    Their taro smoothie was also pretty good!

  • J B.
    May 20,2023

    Mais kitchen is seriously overrated! I've been going here for years and they never let me down! The lemon soda and combo plates are bomb. Only taking off one star is because I wish they rotated specials more often. Food is always quick, tasty and delivered with a smile :)

  • Kaye T.
    Mar 9,2023

    This place is YUM!

    I'm so glad to have found a Vietnamese restaurant that doesn't just sell pho and caters to other authentic Vietnamese dishes!! We were really craving something light and refreshing and grabbed a banh mi and noodle bowl here.

    Banh mi (BBQ Pork) - I feel like I've gotten better ones, sadly but still tasted good. I wish the bread was fluffier/crunchy and the jalapenos were oddly not spicy and tasted more like bell peppers

    Noodle Bowl (Pork, Prawn, Eggroll) - Pork wasn't dry at all and was pleasantly surprised! The eggroll was still pretty hot and crunchy despite it being on top of the rice noodles. Prawns were also juicy and not dry. I loved this dish so much and wish there was just more vegetable to rice noodles. Overall, this dish was very refreshing and would keep coming back for their rice noodles.

    I can't wait to try out their smoothies and rice plates at some point! Keep it up!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are some popular dishes at Mai's Kitchen?

    Customers love the pho and various sandwiches like the BBQ Chicken Sandwich and Ham & Pate Sandwich. The smoothies, especially the Taro Smoothie, are also a hit!

  • Do I need a reservation to dine at Mai's Kitchen?

    While reservations are accepted, many diners also enjoy walking in, especially later in the evening when it's less busy.

  • What dining options does Mai's Kitchen offer?

    Mai's Kitchen provides dine-in, takeout, and delivery options for your convenience. It's perfect for a casual meal or a quick bite!

  • What's the atmosphere like at the restaurant?

    The restaurant has a cozy and casual vibe, making it a great spot for solo dining, groups, or even a family outing. It's especially lively during dinner hours.

  • Is parking available at Mai's Kitchen?

    Yes, there's a free parking lot and free street parking, making it easy to visit!

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