Lai Rai is delicious!! Cute spot, they made the ambiance very ethnic. Brings you right into the scene. Service is kind and easy. Menu is a wide variety, and everything was delicious. Place is small, so go early or dont go at all. read more

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Came for a Saturday lunch, and wowwwwwwwww delicious!! ++passion fruit tea ++stir fried ramen noodles with beef ++crispy fish sauce wings ++prawn skewer ++crispy tofu in lemongrass chilies sauce All the Vietnamese yummies were hittin! I loved the wings and the tofu was the star of the show for me. I shop at MangoTree so I see this restaurant busy at night so was happy to catch it on the earlier side for lunch. Great spot! Staff friendly. Tables are small so eat fast so more food can arrive. Free plaza parking. read more

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I absolutely LOVED this place. This was my first time trying Vietnamese food, I didn't know what to expect but I was far from disappointed. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because the restaurant is tiny, so I would suggest arriving early. They do have some outside seating but even that is sparse. The service was great! The waiter was knowledgeable about the menu, very friendly, and attentive. I had several things, and they were ALL delicious. If I had to pick my favorite it would be the beef ramen. That dish was so flavorful my eyes literally rolled into the back of my head. The lobster ramen is also good but it's too much work to eat. I'd rather the lobster meat just be in the dish rather than having to crack the lobster open myself. The menu is pretty lengthy so there should be something for everyone! read more

Lai Rai - 42. Stir-Fried Ramen Noodles with Beef Mi Xao Bo - Vietnamese Near Me - Davie, Florida

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Came here on a Saturday for lunch The three of us shared lobster ramen, skewers, and crab fried rice. The lobster ramen ($35) was definitely impressive in size. Not a healthy dish with the fried oily lobster but a very comforting one with garlic butter flavor and noodles. The noodle texture reminded me more of egg noodles than ramen. Appreciate that they gave us gloves to dig into the lobster with our hands without getting too messy. 4.5/5 The skewers were tender and juicy. Tried the chicken and pork belly. Worth trying. 5/5 The crab fried rice ($17) was also sizable. Good amount of crab that accompanied the fried rice. While the flavor didn't stand out too much, it was good with Vietnamese hot sauce. 4/5 Seating area was small and it was in a no frills (street style) like environment but it was comfortable and clean. Comfortable casual ambience though given the small space, I wouldn't come with a big party. Ravi helped us with taking our orders and was attentive with check ins and clearing our finished plates Parking available as it's in located in a busy shopping plaza (so you may need to walk across the parking lot but you should be able to find spots). Overall good food that's pretty unique to the neighborhood. read more

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Servers super nice very attentive. I think I may have order the wrong food The lobster ramen noddles for 35 dollars had a huge lobster shell, if I got a few pieces was a lot. Grilled oysters, those are full of brown matter, not good at all. Filet tenderloins, $12 overcooked steak and very small tapas. Drinks are so so. The noodles had good flavor don't get me wrong. I do believe I choose the wrong menu items today. read more

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Fireeee! My friend from out of town invited me to Lai Rai and we just allowed the waitress to order for us. She sent us a little bit of everything; oysters, two types of garlic escargot, bone marroe and the most perfect chicken wings, beef with vegetables etc. everything was perfect. They are authentic Vietnamese with lots of seafood and street food. I ordered a Vietnamese beer that paired well with the meal. You sit in low colorful stools, and the place was packed but they were able to accommodate everyone. By the end of the night, they brought out desserts from the Vietnamese bakery next door and allowed us to take some home on the house, what a thoughtful thing to do. I'm coming back soon to bring my daughter and I'm so excited. read more

Lai Rai - Vietnamese Near Me - Davie, Florida

Back a second time to this very Vietnamese street food style place to try a few different dishes! Lemon grass steamed clams in a fragrant broth that you have to drink up! I wanted to take an order of Thai style steamed clams home and the very accommodating waitress warned that it was very spicy. The owner came to check on us and was gracious enough to provide a sample little bowl of the broth! I am on team spice and thought it was delicious. Took an order home! Love this little place for great food, stellar service and humble, unassuming ambience. They are only open for lunch from 11 am on weekends. Weekdays they open at 4pm. Pay them a visit! read more

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Great service and attention. Top two food choices would be the chicken wings and garlic noodles. Impossibly to go wrong and it's a crowds favorite. Great for small sized group of friends/family or couples. Perfect location as well. read more

Lai Rai - Vietnamese Near Me - Davie, Florida

Fantastic Vietnamese tapas restaurant. The restaurant is small inside, but there are tables outside. The Crab Fried Rice was the best I have ever had. The Thai-Style Steamed Clams were also outstanding. Everything I ordered was great. The waiter was very nice and the service was great. read more

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Came here with my partner many times before when it was still Mama Tofu, I'm glad that its still a vietnamese street food place (we really miss the bun rieu noodle dish though )! Small restaurant but still plenty of seating and is cozy inside. Our server was very helpful and gave suggestions on their new specials. The food was AMAZING, had so much flavor, only a vietnamese street food place has these kinds of dishes, you cant get this in any regular pho place. Will definitely be coming back and trying more stuff. read more

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If you are in the Davie, Hollywood, Miami area and want to "nhậu"- a Vietnamese term for eating, drinking and socializing with friends; this is the best place for it. The decor and furniture of plastic tables and stools outside give an authentic back in Vietnam outdoor restaurant. They have traditional Vietnamese appetizer items like Balut, quail, skewers, and escargot in different sauces but get the buttermilk one!! read more

Lai Rai - Assortments of food - Vietnamese Near Me - Davie, Florida

While they are very authentic Vietnamese food, it's not the pho and Bahn mis. Think seafood dishes and dishes good with drinking, like escargot, skewers, and heavier noodle dishes. They're trying to sell this spot as a drinking place though and for that I wish there were more alcohol options. TLDR: I will make the trek up from Miami for this restaurant 100% WHAT WE HAD crispy tofu with lemongrass chilis $12 - SO crispy. Aromatics were strong. Grilled oyster with scallion and sauce $12 - these are some thick/juicy oysters chicken gizzard skewer $7 - chewy, probably wouldn't get again Prawn skewers $10 - sweet, would get again. Loved the roasted flavor Lobster ramen $35 - the most worth thing we got since the lobster was pretty meaty for the price. Very heavy dish though given the (appropriate haha) amount of butter and garlic. Winter melon tea with basil seeds $7 read more

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Food is very fresh, well put together as it looks very appealing. They have traditional street Vietnam food so it was different to me but some dishes were delicious! Service was OUTSTANDING! Owners are extremely nice and welcoming. Ambiance is also nice and welcoming. I'd definitely go back read more

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Very good viet food, excellent service. I enjoyed it, I'm Vietnamese and lived in Houston and impressed with the vast menu. Reminds me of Hem in Houston. read more

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Haven't wrote reviews so I apologize Lai Rai Till I die What a great addition to the city of Davie Came during soft opening the first time and it was like maybe It was until the second shot that it hit the spot Ask for everything spicy and it's hot hot hot It tastes so much better and my spice tolerance is low But if you go here it's the way to go So without further to do 1 2 3 dzo I have came back here time and time again with respects to the pho bar owner He knows what he's doing as he got my taste buds on a controller I read more

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I can't complain about anything at La Rai. The service from Rav and everyoni was excellent and the food was even better. I had all the following and there was no complaints!Escargot in Coconut Sauce Crispy Fish Sauce Wings Filet Mignon Skewer Chicken Skewer Grilled Oysters w/Scallion Fish Sauce Along with the food the Kumquat Tea was a very refreshing drink. It's definitely worth a visit & I look forward to trying the rest of the menu. read more

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I had been waiting to try this place and it didn't disappoint me! I tried several different dishes including snails, pork belly, wings and crab fried rice. They all are top tier foods and the service was great too! The restaurant is cozy with a couple of benches against the wall and tables with stools inside and outside I guess to mimic real Viet street food. I can't wait to go back and try some other dishes! 8/10 read more

1..2..3.. Dzo!!! It means cheers! That's how they do it Vietnamese style! lai rai, is a street food concept where you hangout & make memories with your buddies to enjoy mini tapas, snack, and drinks! Service was great! Very fast , and food came out fast. we came a the day after grand opening and we were able to get seats right away. top street food items were the steamed clams, tamarind snails, grilled skewers, mango salad, and the balut. Great for sharing and affordable pricing. Flavor was great for each item. can't go wrong with lychee soju and a beer tower!! What a nice way to enjoy your weekend! read more

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The food was incredible! Great finds for Vietnamese street food! Still sad that they changed the menu and the entire store from Mama Tofu because I loved the hot noodle soups in the past!!! What I wanted to call out it the incredible service! The server went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed! Nice ambient sitting outside and eat just like in Vietnam! read more

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The restaurant is small but very cozy. Our server, Gloria, did an amazing job explaining the dishes and answering our questions. She offered great recommendations, from the different escargot options to the main courses. We ended up choosing the lobster with ramen, which was absolutely delicious. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, making the whole experience even more enjoyable. I loved it! read more

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If you're looking for authentic Vietnamese street food, look no further. Seating inside & outdoors. Service was attentive, food was savory & good. A must try read more

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This is a small pace but the food!!! Deep flavors, not water down for Asian palate. Quail, conch salad, skewers and stir fry ramen noodles delicious! Tofu is a must, even for carnivore!!! Tamarind duck egg savory sweet, unique and well done. Service was okay, food came steadily. Very small indoor dining with outside 'plastic stool' style. Next to pastries place for dessert after grabbing a coffee from 545 Banh mi or fresh coconut juice from Mango Tree supermarket. read more

This is a new place. Opened just 3 months ago and it seemed like a very fun and hip place. With little plastic stools to mimic the street food eateries in Vietnam and the paintings on the wall to create fake door and windows and the baskets used as lamp shades for the over head light bulbs, it created a very nostalgic atmosphere in spite of tiny real estate. Yes, the place is really small but they made great use of indoor and outdoor space. The place already got good traction and for an early Saturday dinner, the place was almost full. Despite being busy, the staff is making sure they are paying attention to detail and ensuring regular check ins with the customers. I was attended to by Sophia and she was the sweetest girl. She was so patient with my order and repeatedly checked with the kitchen staff to ensure my customizations were done to the order. I was surprised to know that it was only her 4th door and she had no prior experience in restaurant service but she delivered well. Even the other staff members came over to the table periodically and ensured I was doing well and that food met my expectation. I had Fried oysters for app and chicken noodles for entree. Both were amazing. They added a herb called Rau Ram as a garnish and I really loved the aroma it added. It was similar to basil but looked different and was slightly stronger. read more

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We wanted a quick but but stayed for a meal! Everything on the menu is so interesting and authentic. It's a small but mighty place that's for sure. Everything was super flavorful and flavors that were a bit new and exciting to us. Will be back again!!! Added bonus, the mochi donut place next door was getting ready to close for the night and brought over TRAYS of free donuts and boxes for us to take home. Delicious as well and a must try! read more

Lai Rai - Vietnamese Near Me - Davie, Florida

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I ordered takeout because of the great reviews this restaurant had had. Absolutely everything I ate was amazing. I ordered grilled oysters, crab rice, and pork belly appetizer. I definitely will patronize this establishment again and again. read more

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Next to 545 Bánh Mì Café and Pho 79, Lai Rai is doing something very different from the usual Broward Vietnamese lineup. This is not a pho shop. It's Vietnamese tapas and seafood culture -- skewers, shellfish, beer food, and a full escargot section on the menu. What we actually ordered: * Lemongrass clams -- Easily the standout. Bright, aromatic broth with citrus and chili heat, clean shells, great balance. I could have eaten an entire bowl myself. This is the dish to order. * Canadian whelk in butter garlic -- The only snail we tried. Properly cooked, good garlic butter sauce, but whelk is inherently firm and dense. Glad I tried it, but the texture isn't my favorite. That's an ingredient preference more than execution. * Giant grilled prawn skewers -- Excellent caramelization, juicy, nicely seasoned. Probably the most visually impressive dish on the table. * Pork belly skewers -- Blistered, fatty, rendered correctly. Classic street-style energy. * Macaroni pasta with filet mignon -- Good quality beef, cooked properly, but overall a fairly plain tasting dish compared to everything else. It feels like a comfort option for less adventurous diners. We observed a lot of other snail preparations on the menu -- tamarind versions, coconut, grilled garlic, Hong Kong salt-and-pepper styles -- but didn't try them this time. Atmosphere-wise, it's colorful and casual. Low plastic stools (not built for lingering), patterned plates, open kitchen, red and blue hanging lamps. It feels like Saigon seafood beer culture dropped into a Davie strip plaza. The Chin-Su hot sauce on the table is legit Vietnamese heat -- sweeter and more layered than standard sriracha -- and you can grab a bottle at Mango Tree. This is a fun, slightly adventurous spot. Not the safe play. And that's a good thing. read more

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I tried Lao Rai Thai Tapas today and wow... this place came out fantastic. It's brand new, and honestly? They will get popular very quick. The food was exquisite. Not just "good Thai," but creative, adventurous, and clearly made by people who love food. The menu is stacked with unique options--escargot prepared multiple ways, oysters done right, a whole fried lobster, and plenty of dishes you don't see everywhere else. Every bite felt exciting and delicious. The staff absolutely elevated the experience. The owner, Mindy, was warm, welcoming, and clearly passionate about what she's building. My server Rav was incredibly kind and attentive, and we ended up having a whole conversation about different Asian cuisines--which made the meal even more fun and memorable. This place isn't just a restaurant, it's an experience. I highly recommend it, and I'll definitely be back many, many times. Lai rai Thai Tapas just earned itself a loyal customer. read more

Lai Rai - Oysters!!! - Vietnamese Near Me - Davie, Florida

I have never been to Vietnam, so I will let others talk about authenticity. What I can say is that the food is delicious. You order small plates to share. Think Vietnam Tapas. We had a delicious mango conch salad, some of the most flavorful shrimp I have ever eaten, an incredible escargot, and more. My wife described it as a flavor explosion in her mouth. Not spicy. Just bursting with flavor. The service was helpful and top notch. They were always cleaning, serving, filling our drinks. We loved it. The setting is supposed to remind you of Vietnamese street food. The walls are decorated like shop windows and doors. Small tables and chairs are designed to feel like the street. We loved it. An interesting side note. There are a bunch of Vietnamese food stores adjacent to each other -- pho, ban Minh, a bakery and this spot. All founded by the same woman who came up with the recipes and taught her kids to cook. Love it. read more

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Excellent and attentive service but the food just didn't hit the spot for me. I spent about a month traveling up and down Vietnam and totally understand the concept but I just don't think the food hit the mark. I was really excited to try this place given all the great reviews and wonder if I just had a bad day. Everything was fine, it just wasn't screaming delicious like Vietnamese food usually is. We had the grilled oysters, grilled scallops with quail eggs, chicken gizzard skewers, lemongrass tofu, welk in tamarind sauce, and the bone marrow. Of the things we ate, we enjoyed the bone marrow most, but it was a very shallow bone with hardly any marrow. The lemongrass tofu is deep fried with a ginger sauce I could've used more of. Gizzards had nice flavor. Everything else was pretty meh. I'd be willing to go back and try other things, but I'm definitely not pressed to go back anytime soon. read more

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Best unique grilled seafood that me and my wife had ate in a long time! I am a seafood person, when it's come to seafood it has to be the freshest, second is flavors! In this case they got them both, and it cost literally less than half of what I had to pay for same seafoods at other normal seafood restaurants. Quality and budget friendly is this place! Hand down for best seafood in Davie! Inside seating is small but cozy, they also have outside seating like street market in Vietnam. I'm glad they brought this concept to south florida, much needed read more

Lai Rai - 10. Grilled Scallops w/Quail Egg So Diep Nuong Trung Cut - Vietnamese Near Me - Davie, Florida

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I came for the new items on the menu. They had bone marrow and chicken feet, and even though razor clams weren't on the menu, they had them available read more

Lai Rai - 24. Spotted Escargot w/Garlic Butter Sauce Oc Huong Bo Toi - Vietnamese Near Me - Davie, Florida

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The oysters LIT MY EYES UP!!!! I live to eat. Drove 2 hours and made it just in time to try it and it DID NOT DISAPPOINT. It reflects the culture of Vietnamese where you sit to enjoy good bites and have a good time. All of it was flavor in your mouth!!! I got the cheese oyster, fried shallot fish sauce oyster and balut. I rarely ever eat balut but this was SOOOO GOOD. And perfectly cooked. The wait staff were so nice and helpful. Can't wait to come back! read more

Lai Rai - 7. Grilled Oysters w/Scallion Fish Sauce 8. Grilled Oysters w/Cream Cheese Sauce 4. Duck Balut - Vietnamese Near Me - Davie, Florida

Absolutely phenomenal food, ambiance and service. Certainly, the interior is smaller than expected but the food and drink options certainly are worth it if you're looking to celebrate for a special occasion. Went with a group of 10 and we shared several dishes. Service was impeccable, 5/5. Our waitress, we forgot his name, checked on us multiple times during meal time. Foods 5/5 All food are prepared to be shared and it was nice cause you could try a bit of everything. Looking forward to trying it again 123 zô read more

The food is good and they have great service. Small space and quite nice ambiance. Twice visited and ate more than I should. Not had a bad bite . Small tapas size plate but delicious. read more

Walked by this restaurant on last Sunday night, the place was full with asian people which gave me a good sign! And it was phenomena, I got crunchy crab fried rice and Vietnamese grilled corn! the fried rice has nice crunch I don't know what was it but it gave the texture of fried rice to another level, which I never ate something like that before. Flavors were top notch as well as presentation of the dish. They do it so different compared to other Asian restaurants fried rice! Grilled corn has nice charcoal coated, sauce was perfect balance. But Crab fried rice was the stars, I'm glad I ordered it! Will come back for sure next time with friends, vibing very hip with trending vietnamese music in the backgroun! read more

Lai Rai - Crunchy Crab fried rice - Vietnamese Near Me - Davie, Florida

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Woww, the foods here are so unique and delicious , very great price. Service was super attentive and knowledge. Love those small plastic stool and tables, defenitly one of the best authentic vietnamese foods and vibe you can find in south florida. 200% recomended read more

Lai Rai - bone mareos with made in house vietnamese breadsticks, crab fried rice, grilled green onion sauce cherry stone clams - Vietnamese Near Me - Davie, Florida

Delicious Vietnamese food in town, good service feel like family. I want to come every day and good price too

Hubby came across this on Instagram when we were planning our trip from LA. It was a must try destination and lived up to the hype. We were somewhat full from our late lunch so the tapas portions were actually perfect and allowed us to try 4 dishes that were all delicious. We had spotted escargot w/garlic butter sauce. It was chewy and buttery and came out of the shells easily with the provided wooden picks. Next was the lobster ramen in garlic butter sauce. Great presentation and we all loved this dish! You may sense our love of garlic butter sauce by now. Then came the roasted bone marrow with Vietnamese breadsticks.breads ticks. Love that the green onion sauce and fried shallots with a touch of spice kicked it up a level from other bone marrows. Last came the grilled oysters with scallion fish sauce. These were huge and the oyster meat was juicy and succulent under the yummy peanut toppings. We were super satisfied and I would order all these dishes again although all the other options look delicious as well. The decor definitely evokes street food aura of Vietnam. It's a small and cozy place and service was great. Would definitely come back if we are in the area. read more

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We used to go to the restaurant that was there previously and loved it, unfortunately it shut down. Ended up finding out that this opened a couple months serving similar dishes and decided to give it a try. We ordered the Escargot in Coconut sauce, Spotted escargot in Garlic Butter, Crab Fried Rice, Pork belly skewers, Steamed Thai Clams, and a Kumquat tea. The two escargot dishes were good, nothing super mind blowing. If I were to order either again it'd have to be the coconut one. Crab fried rice had a good smoky flavor and some nice lumps of crab, however, the rice was very overcooked. Either too much water was used to cook it or the rice was too fresh. The fried rice ended up being a bit mushy. The skewers were very delicious. Nice thin charred pieces of pork belly with a sweet lemongrass glaze. My favorite was the Thai steamed clams. It was a tom yum inspired broth, good spice and a nice tartness. The kumquat tea was refreshing but I wasn't a fan of the aftertaste. Our server was very nice and the restaurant had a nice vibe. We went a little earlier in the day so it was a bit empty. Would come back in the future. read more

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The best authentic Vietnamese food! Bo Ne took me back, and definitely recommend the oysters! read more

Lai Rai - Vietnamese Near Me - Davie, Florida