I needed something simple, shall we say. Not spicy, before going to the Shakespeare Festival. We'd never gone to May Wah, but the reviews looked promising, and they serve Chinese, Vietnamese, and Thai food. It was empty when I arrived. The man who greeted us was very nice and accommodating. More people arrived as we sat, including a woman who, it turned out, was also going to the Festival. I was choosing between Shrimp with Vegetables on the Chinese menu and a Vietnamese Noodle Bowl with Chicken and Eggroll. I went with the Vietnamese Bowl. My friend got the same only with shrimp. Both were delicious! There is a mild spice on the grilled chicken and it seemed like it might be the same one on the shrimp. I tasted hers. Delectable. And both were tender. The eggroll was nice and crunchy. The noodles were good. I would have liked more vegetables, and we both asked for more sauce. Not sure why they don't give more to start with. At other restaurants, I've always been served with enough sauce from the beginning. But he brought more of it promptly when we asked. I could only eat about half of mine. Because it was room temperature to begin with, hopefully the leftovers are OK having sat in my car for hours! The decor was nice. Tile on both the floor and walls. My friend really liked the walls and told the gentleman that he'd made a good choice! It all looks clean and cared for. I will go back. Hope you go, too! There are several restaurants in the shopping center there at Baseline and Broadway. May Wah is in the southern section, facing north. read more

May Wah Restaurant - Vietnamese Bowl with Chicken and Eggroll - Chinese Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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For more than 30 years, this family-owned Chinese restaurant has been one of the true gems of our community. I've been eating here for decades, and not once have I left disappointed. The food is consistently exceptional--fresh, flavorful, and prepared with the kind of care and pride you only find in a family-run establishment. Every dish tastes like it was made just for you. The wait staff is warm, attentive, and wonderfully personable. They remember faces, preferences, and make every visit feel like coming home. The owners are just as welcoming, and the incredible female owner who runs the restaurant sets the tone for the entire experience. Her hospitality, work ethic, and genuine kindness radiate through every part of the business. You can feel her influence in the quality of the dishes, the smoothness of the service, and the heart of the atmosphere. The restaurant itself is quaint, spotless, and comfortable--an inviting place where you can enjoy a delicious meal and an easy, enjoyable conversation. After three decades of dining here, I can confidently say that the consistency, warmth, and outstanding food keep me coming back time and time again. A true local treasure. read more

May Wah is our favorite asian food in Boulder. We've been eating delicious Chinese and Vietnamese dishes here since the 90s. I really like the Vietnamese bowl with grilled beef. read more

I have been coming to this restaurant for over 30 years. I drive all the way from Estes Park to get the best food around. The spring rolls are always amazing and the service is amazing and the food is always great. read more

Good food, great service! I love the old school small business mom and pop style they have :)

We have been in Boulder 12 years, tried every Chinese restaurant, and May Wah is absolutely the best! Megan, the owner, really cares for this restaurant. She keeps it so clean. The servers have been there for years and I love every one of them. The menu haas so many options for Chinese, Vietnamese and Thai. My kids regularly request the pho or the Wonton soup, and both have light flavorful broth. The kids also love chicken on a skewer, pork pan fried dumplings, and edamame (we get these three things about once a week). I personally am head over heels for the lemon chicken which is hot, crispy and made with real lemon (not the bottled lemon juice like they use at other Chinese restaurants). I also love the Kung Pao Chicken, and BBQ Pork Pan Fried Noodle. I also order from here whenever we get a babysitter, and their delivery is fast and on time. read more

May Wah Restaurant - Lemon chicken (made with fresh squeezed lemons) - Chinese Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

The service is phenomenal, knows me and my family by name and always checks in on us and how we're doing. Very clean, relaxed and laid back feel, it's very welcoming. Food is always something I look forward to, an overall great experience. read more

I really wanted to like this place after reading the reviews but it just wasn't very good for the 3 of us. Nothing was close to being authentic and the taste profiles were really lacking. I had the spareribs which while flavored well, they were so tough that I couldn't bite it or saw through it to eat much of it. The mooshu pork was off for us, the pancakes were cold and the mooshu was lackluster. The orange chicken was just hunks of deep fried dried out chicken and while we tried to eat it, I just couldn't get through my first bite. Too tough. The wonton soup was okay, but I wouldn't get it again. Broth was flavorless and the wontons tasted frozen to me. Colorado is catching up on other Asian dishes like Thai and Vietnamese and fallling down on authentic Chinese cuisines. We were disappointed but glad to check this one off the list as we make our way through all the restaurants that peak our interests on Yelp and elsewhere. read more

We have been loyal customers for over 20 years. We have tried well over a dozen other similar restaurants that are closer to our home; none compare to the deliciousness of May Wah's foods! We make the 20 minute drive into Boulder just for this. They offer many Chinese, Vietnamese & Thai dishes; none have disappointed us or the many friends we have introduced to them. Their fishy sauce for the Noodle Bowls is, hands-down, THE best! The owner, Megan, is always gracious, friendly and welcoming, along with the staff of this family-run business. If you prefer something a certain way, they will happily accompany your request. We highly recommend giving them a try; they will not disappoint. read more

I grew up eating at May Wah, and every time I come back to visit Boulder, I make sure to eat here! Megan and the rest of the staff are wonderful. read more

We have eaten here for over 20 years! Best Chinese ever especially the sesame tofu. Megan remembered us when we moved back to Boulder after being away at school. They are awesome people and food is fantastic. Thank you May Wah!! read more

We finally found good Chinese food in Boulder. Don't be fooled by the sign that offers many cuisines, the Chinese dishes are great - wonton soup, sesame chicken, Singapore noodles, we haven't gotten anything we haven't enjoyed. Also the service is so great, lovely people. Really nice atmosphere, clean and nice inside. read more

This place was absolutely amazing!!! If you are craving Chinese/ Thai/ pho don't even think about it come here!!! The food was amazing everything made quick and fresh, the service was amazing!!! Kindest employees they take the time to check in on you even if they have a full house they have a conversation with you and the entire vibe of the place amazing. It's clean inside. We got pho and Chinese food no complaints at all. One of the best experiences I had at a restaurant. We finished our food and we didn't even box our own food they boxed it for us like what!!? And they rolled our spring roll in ceran wrap so it didn't dry out like I never knew that! Definitely coming back! read more

We had one night in Boulder before flying home and were too tired to go out. This was hands down the best Thai curry I've had in years. It was so delicious and my husband loved his Kung Pao chicken. I wish we had this near our home! The owners were very gracious and thanked us for our business. Highly recommend May Wah! read more

One of the better Chinese places in Boulder . Loved it , thank you. We will definitely be back next time we are in town which is pretty often for work and what not. read more

If you like your Chinese food so-so and your service sullen and nasty, this is the place for you. I'm amazed this place survives in a great food town like Boulder. read more

I was disappointed with my experience at May Wah. The food tasted very basic and the portions were small. I ordered takeout, and the bag was full of sauce, making everything sticky. Not a great experience overall. read more

This restaurant is just a place I would go in a pinch. I really have nothing that spectacular to report except it was hot. I got a vegetable pho and the lady informed me I had to pay five dollars to add tofu so I ended up with an $18 bowl of soup. My friend had 1 ton soup and it was doable. But I certainly won't be craving May Wah restaurant when I come back this way. read more

May Wah Restaurant - Inside - Chinese Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

My husband and I have been going here for over 15 years and it is hands down the best Vietnamese food in Boulder! The food is always fresh, consistent, the staff is so friendly and the owner personally knows her customers. I order the Vietnamese grilled beef with rice paper and it's incredible (kind of like make your own spring rolls) and there is no better sesame chicken in Colorado. I have had 100's of meals here and I have nothing but positive things to say about this family run establishment! Don't miss out! read more

May Wah Restaurant - Grilled beef with rice paper wraps - Chinese Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

Nice ambiance, good food and peaceful service. We always go for the Wonton soup! Keep in mind that the small bowl will feed a toddler and the large bowl only feeds 2 adults. read more

May Wah Restaurant - Wonton soup - Chinese Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

The family that owns this place are amazing. They are committed and work harder than anyone in the industry. I enjoy the food, and they will take special requests when preparing your food that makes me happy. I wish they would simplify their menu - as they try to please so many customers with more than 100 offerings. While I've only tried a few items, I have found the "zone" of what they do well, and I stick to these items. Their Dunplings are 100% legit - order them every time! Please give this place a shot. They've been around a long time and deserve our support. There are some gems here - you just need to find them on an extensive menu. read more

By far the best Chinese food in boulder it's price matches it's quality you will spend a little more then else where but it's well worth it, delivery is in house prompt and professional, I went in too the restaurant for the first time and was blown away by the service ambiance and energy my favorite place to eat in boulder and one of my happy places also the portions are large with great plating and if you lived on the east coast and miss the quality Chinese food this is your spot read more

May Wah Restaurant - Crab cheese wontons - Chinese Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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May Wah has been taking good care of me from my undergrad days ages ago to now. Their food is always delicious and the quality ingredients shine. I'm not sure I could count how many noodle bowls I've enjoyed from them over the years. They have great service whether you dine in, or order delivery from them. read more

May Wah is my go to for delivery. Skip the apps and call directly. They use fresh and more exotic veg than you will find at any other Chinese spot in Boulder (for the reasonable price). The sauces are also above the standard with distinct flavors and not gel like starch base like others... I'm not saying it's authentic... but it's delicious, affordable and piping hot when it arrives. read more

We have been regulars at May Wah for many years. This is seriously good food made by seriously nice people. When our Christmas Eve dinner roast was eaten by our dogs (true story) we hurriedly called May Wah. I caught them right before closing, on Christmas Eve, and they saved the day. Five stars isn't enough for this delicious restaurant! read more

We come here almost every week, the service is great and the staff is really nice. The food never disappoints, I can confidently say May Wah has the best dumplings in Boulder. read more

While the service and atmosphere were alright the food was a different matter all together. Was apprehensive of the fact that they served Chinese, Thai, and Vietnamese food but went with it anyways because the reviews were so good. This faith was misguided. We got the general tso's chicken and the portions not only left much to be desired but there was more veggies then actual chicken. Furthermore the chicken itself was bland, oversized and overcooked. Moving to the curry, there was nearly an entire tomato in the curry, in one piece, also it had jalapenos instead of thai peppers?? While the rice tasted alright it had a fortune IN the rice, with no fortune cookie in sight. Overall a miserable experience that I will never engage in again. Have a great day. read more

Been here twice. Food is fantastic. Try the Thai Basil, Drunken Noodle, friend wontons, Chicken and Snow Peas-- all are amazingly delicious. Service has been attentive, kind and observant. We will be back! read more

Had not planned on eating here, especially when I saw Asian fusion on reviews. But the owner was very nice and the place had a welcoming environment!! Great cold noodles and fresh veggies with dish. Perfect for upcoming warm weather! read more

Solid chicken panang curry. I asked for it spicy and they didn't disappoint! My nose was running, but it wasn't unbearable. My only issue was the quartered Roma tomatoes-this is not a traditional ingredient for panang. They were so large I just picked them out. Didn't stop me from enjoying it. At 19$ and some change it was on the expensive side. I will save this as a special occasion dish. read more

I ordered orange chicken and hot and sour soup for delivery. Food came promptly and was hot, fresh, and delicious. 10/10. read more

May Wah Restaurant - Delicious orange chicken. I added some dried red chilies. Hot and sour soup. Ample portion white rice. All perfect. :) - Chinese Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

I have always loved this restaurant in Boulder Colorado for its food but we got 3 orders of fried rice for 57 dollars and I have to say, I honestly can't afford to eat there anymore.But if you want good quality food and it's your birthday or something than this restaurant is off of baseline. read more

This is our go to and favorite local pick up restaurant. Everything we have ever tried is excellent and the owners are the best! Shrimp Noodle Bowl and Lemon Chicken are among our favorites. read more

Excellent Asian food, wide variety of choices. Thai curry, Vietnamese bowls, Chinese sesame chicken, all excellent, large portions. Good service, ambience quiet & relaxing. read more

Food was good! Honestly I'd expect nothing less from this hole in the wall restaurant we had the kung pow chicken (lunch) drunken noodles and hot and sour soup! Honestly was about what I expected! However they did try to over charge us by taxing us twice and using dinner prices instead of lunch prices. Although it might've been a genuine mistake it was shocking to see our 3 dishes add up to 50$ thus the 3 stars! Long story short good food but double check the prices! read more

I am one of those weird people who absolutely love intense levels of spicy and May Way did not disappoint. I ordered the Drunken Noodles with Beef, asked for them to be as spicy as possible (I said I wanted to be screaming) and when I picked them up the host told me "good luck". I have tried multiple Thai cuisines and none of them could even compare to my experience here. I will be a regular customer. read more

Ordered pork egg foo young. It was THE worst I've ever had. Detected zero pork. It was more like over-fried, grated potato, pre-formed patties rather than being made from predominantly eggs...as it should have been. Just absolutely terrible. read more

I love the service here the food is good not the best Chinese food but I still always enjoy!

Those who want vaccinated wait staff may prefer to go elsewhere since the primary waitress has decided not to get a Covid-19 vaccination. The food at May Wah is good and not great. read more

This is a little hole in the wall thai restaurant! My sister showed it to me and we went for lunch. It was very quiet inside and the service was good! If you're looking for thai this is a great place! read more