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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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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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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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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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 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

Lai Rai - Small plates - Vietnamese Near Me - Davie, Florida

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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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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Being Vietnamese myself, I just had to try this place out. And also with being Vietnamese, I'm a bit picky when it comes to Vietnamese food. Even pickier is my mother! However we both enjoyed our foods and experience here! Lai Rai is a fun spot and really captures the nhậu and tapas style of eating. The food is meant to be shared, and everything we tried was solid. We ordered the grilled oysters (one with scallion fish sauce and one with cream cheese sauce), lemongrass tofu, the chicken hearts and chicken gizzards skewers, the spotted escargot with tamarind sauce, the salted Hong Kong style lobster, balut, nui xào bò (stir-fried macaroni with beef), and bò né (sizzling steak). I didn't take many pictures as I got too excited with eating! Sitting on the plastic stools and sharing small plates honestly reminded me of Vietnam. It felt casual, familiar, and comfortable. My mom felt the same and couldn't stop raving about the nostalgia. The staff was super sweet and attentive. It's in a great location too. We frequent this plaza often to do our grocery shopping and to get bánh mì next door so it's convenient when we wanna just relax a bit and enjoy a beer. I love seeing more Vietnamese spots open up and definitely plan on returning!!! I would recommend this to anyone wanting to explore the Vietnamese culture beyond phở. read more

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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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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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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

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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Family and I went again 3/9 and it was just as good as the first time. All the way from the service to the meals. It's a cozy little place that I truly enjoy. read more

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

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

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

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

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

Lai Rai - Vietnamese Near Me - Davie, Florida

So glad we found Lai Rai on our last trip to Miami! The food was absolutely amazing -- it truly tasted just like being back in Vietnam. Every dish brought back so many memories and really captured the authentic ăn nhậu culture and flavors we grew up with. We loved everything -- from the food to the decor and atmosphere. The staff were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and helpful, which made the experience even better. Can't wait to visit again next time we're in Florida. Love from Seattle read more

Just tried Lai Rai today. The food is absolutely amazing . The best Vietnamese flavors I've had anywhere in the US including California. It's called Vietnamese street food but the flavors are as good as Tan Dinh in Paris. My husband and I were blown away. We love their sister restaurant--Pho Bar, but I think the flavors are better and more unique here. We will definitely be a regular. The wait staff was wonderful too read more

Cute place. In the apps, must try the crisp tofu app and the oysters. Have had better versions of the pork belly skewers elsewhere, but the beef noodles were excellent with the meat cooked perfectly. read more

Best of the best . Great environment. If you make the owner drunk . Get 5% off. Before you leave don't forget to go to the donuts shop next door and get a box of 12 donuts. You won't be disappointed ! read more

Second time I'm going here "Lai Rai "Very good food. Good service. Owner so friendly I'm coming back.

After a couple of sputtering iterations in the same location, this place is a big win. Menu is put together with a lot of thought towards creating a lively tasting experience with small plates packed with bold flavors. In the spirit of another great Vietnamese newcomer to the area - Com Ga Ninh Kieu - this spot is not your typical pho restaurant. Wait staff is knowledgeable, energetic and committed to creating a warm, friendly vibe. Great place to dine, drink a beer or two, and repeat. read more