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    Malai Kitchen

    4.5 (218 reviews)
    ModerateThai, Vietnamese
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    House Pressed Sugar Cane Juice with Ginger & Lime and Jasmine Tea! (February, 2023)
    Jennifer Y.

    Back once again for their delicious "Vietnamese *Meatballs*", flavorful char-grilled pork patties wrapped in Bibb lettuce & herbs ready to be dipped in their tantalizing fish sauce, mmm! Very good are the rest of their menu items, including their satay, green curry, and mango sticky rice. Bright and contemporary ambiance. Wonderful service with all my visits, including their fabulous Happy Hour! CHEERS!

    Spicy beef samosas
    Alyson C.

    My 1st time dining was Saturday and I ordered the special: red chili pineapple redfish (not on the menu) and it was so good I went back yesterday I ordered the Stir fried glass noodles and Spicy crispy beef samosas. Delicious food. Excellent service. The waiter remembered me from the previous day. The restroom was clean. All staff were friendly and it's just a really relaxing place to dine. Overall 10/10. Food 9/10. Service 10/10.

    Drunken Noodles with Beef Tenderloin
    Derreck S.

    One of my all time favorite spots. They have always been friendly and have taken care of me like I'm a friend. Indulge in the transformative Thai Drunken Noodles at Malai Kitchen, where each bite orchestrates a vibrant harmony of flavors, masterfully balancing heat and tenderness to elevate your senses and ignite a craving for more. This is 10 out 10 + 1. Exquisite. It doesn't get any better than this one. #malaikitchen

    Seared ahi Spring Rolls with Seared Tuna (Gỏi Cuốn)

    An amazing meal from start to finish. Got to try so many flavors because we came during happy hour which is all day Saturday and Sunday, and the deals were great. The Saigon Spritz was so refreshing. Tried the Vietnamese meatballs, the seared ahi spring rolls, and the spicy edemame. All soooo good. For entrees we tried drunken noodles and pad se ewe, in addition to the kids buttered noodles which my son inhaled. Both similar flavors. Perfectly seasoned and every noodle and veg was perfectly cooked. I def would order the drunken noodles (added shrimp) over and over again. The beef was melt in your mouth and the shrimp was delicious. Finished off with the banana custard. The banana was brûlée'd and crispy, sooo good. It was a nicer resteraunt for sure. You can tell from the amazing staff interaction. They were all so patient and sweet with a toddler. Two last notes, at least half the menu was gluten free which was a DREAM. No shortage of GF or vegan options. Lastly, everything coming out of the kitchen was timed SO perfect. The apps and drinks were fast, the entrees came up just as apps wrapped up. Just great. Will be back for sure.

    Icelandic Cod Curry with Noodles
    Tina M.

    We visited Malai Kitchen on a weekend evening as a small group and received excellent service. My team and I met there after work and the Malai Kitchen menu was able to accommodate everyone's dietary needs, spanning from gluten-free to pescetarian, and even vegetarian. The service we received was very attentive and the waitress was funny and very animated. The food tasted quite good, although the spice level could have been hotter. I was warned my fish curry was going to be spicy but it turns out it wasn't. Not a bit deal, really, but having known... Everyone seemed pleased with their order, we had no complaints! This is definitely a good place for groups and I would recommend it to anyone who is in or around Dallas.

    Favorite Malai Favorites Sampler
    Kyna S.

    Went with my boyfriend and had a great experience overall. We ordered the Malai Favorites Sampler--loved the Vietnamese meatballs! For entrées, the Vietnamese BBQ pork and Arctic char were both delicious. Marco's service was exceptional! super knowledgeable and gave great recs. Only downside was the wait for food, but the ambiance and flavors made up for it. Would definitely come back!

    Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mow)

    We love Malai. The service was exceptional and very welcoming. The food was perfect and we will definitely back. Recommend! Cute patio too.

    Ahi Tuna Tartare
    Marie N.

    Overall the interior of the restaurant is really nice and modern. Staff is very attentive and nice as well. The food didn't really stand out to me. Our pad see ew and drunken noodles didn't have any flavor and they were both really salty. The ahi tuna was decent and so was the Thai tea. The only good thing was the dessert, the mango sticky rice. For the price of all these dishes, I probably won't come back again. Much better options around DFW.

    Pad woo sen
    Anna C.

    We had great service for our large group. I really enjoyed the eggplant dip and sticky rice appetizers, but my pad woo sen was very delicious. The portion size was appropriate and was very nice to have left overs. Very cute restaurant too! We came during lunch and it seemed like a great place for a work meeting.

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    Great food and even greater service. Omar went above and beyond of being a server. Highly recommend!

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    Loved the food and the vibe. Very well priced and definitely will come again! Staff was super friendly too

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    they moved a new manager from West Village over and everything is great again. Highly recommend!

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    Great food, great ambience and great service. Our family enjoyed the food being served there.

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    Food was soo good & Hannah was super sweet and recommended awesome dishes and drinks!

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    The service, the atmosphere is very comfortable, food was excellent and let's one enjoy a delectable meal.

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    What's the most popular dish?

    Hi Candice, Thank you for the question! I wish I had an answer, but there isn't just one. Our more traditional dishes like Drunken Noodles and Pad Thai are ordered regularly, and our scratch-made curries are also very popular. We have a number of… Read more

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