This is my absolute favorite American-Chinese restaurant (because there IS a difference between Americanized Chinese food and Chinese food. The sesame chicken is actually crispy and tastes amazing! I've never been disappointed by anything I've gotten there. The place is newly renovated, and it looks great. Super modern and really inviting. Give this place a try! read more

Ordered delivery on Friday because of a referral from a friend. I was super disappointed with the sweet and sour pork, meat was overcooked and flavor was really bland. Delivery was fast, and the thai tea was delicious though. read more

We ended up here after the kids rejected the offerings at "Noodles & Co." Reasonably good pho, though I've had better. One bowl had too many noodles and the other not enough. The chicken with basil was also pretty good. Service was good, though nothing special. Agree with the comments others have about the decor, and after we ate (!) I was reading the comments about the bathrooms, so I took a look. I've lived and traveled in India so very little truly scares me any more, but this was definitely sub-standard for the US. For the price I doubt we'll be back. The overall experience is that of a $4 pho joint aimed at the student market. The prices are not. read more

Their orange chicken was excellent, but not very pleased about anything else there. The duck tastes like peanuts. read more

May Wah Restaurant - orange chicken, really crispy and delicious - Chinese Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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May Wah should definitely be on your itinerary if you are coming to Boulder! This is the best Vietnamese restaurant in Boulder! The food is amazing, everything is homemade and tastes incredible! I would highly recommend their homemade fish sauce with any of their rice noodle bowls, but anything that out would get would not disappoint. Aside from the food, the service is incredible too! Every time I come in, the owners and wait staff recognize me and greet me as if I was family. The environment here is family friendly and unbeatable! read more

I know change can be scary but May Wah only gets better and better. I've been a regular for years, at least 25 years. Recently they updated the entire restaurant.... it is gorgeous, clean, and modernized. All new tile, tables, bathrooms, everything. With more gorgeous additions to come. I'm really impressed with the detail and obvious love this family has with their longstanding business and love of their patrons. Like any great business, they are invested in the future to remain relevant and meeting customer needs. The food remains always delicious and the staff all sweet and accommodating. I will remain a regular, especially now that they have shown they are ready to continue their delicious legacy for many years to come. read more

If you are looking for the best Chinese restaurant in Boulder, May Wah is definitely the place to be. I've been here countless times for their fast service, awesome dining area, and amazing food. All of the staff that work here are super friendly. The food is priced really well and is always super tasty. My go to is the Orange Chicken with steamed rice. They have many options on their menu including Chinese, Thai, and Vietnamese food, which is perfect for large groups. I have ordered from here many times, and will continue to do so every time I'm in Boulder. read more

Was surprised by how good the food at this place is. I really enjoy their fried tofu Pad Thai which was a dish that I was trying to find in Boulder. They also have an expansive menu which is perfect for large groups of people. read more

My boyfriend and I live in Brighton, and it is worth the 40min drive! We found them on our way home from a fishing trip. Portions are big, low priced and delicious! Polite and efficient service. Please give them a try! read more

I've had the pleasure of doing business with the folks at May Wah, for three years. In my time doing business with them I've always received phenomenal service, phenomenal food, and most importantly personalized service generally being greeted on a first name basis when ever I call in for a pick-up or delivery. The food always arrives, hot and delicious! My favorite by far is the Seasme Chicken, and I think recently discovered the Thai Iced Tea and let me tell you OMG!!! So to those one star reviews, I say you wouldn't know good Chinese food if it jumped up and bit you right on the ass! This place is always amazing! MAY WAH read more

Our waiter was extremely kind and funny. The pho was some of the best we've had in Boulder, and we pride ourselves on trying all the pho in an area. Great staff, great service, great food! Definitely recommend it, even over Chez Thuy! read more

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We order from May Wah on a regular basis. All the dishes are fresh, well-prepared and pretty to look at. Among our favorites are the fried dumplings, the hot and sour soup and the moo shu dishes. The toasted crust of the dumplings doesn't even seem fried and the pork inside is well-seasoned. The hot and sour soup has delicious flavors and is full of tasty bits of veggies and tofu. We love the crisp veggies and succulent meat in the moo-shu dishes, and the sauce that comes with the pancakes is just divine. We usually get take-out and the service is prompt and friendly. read more

Very tasty food. Food literally took less than 10 minuets to come out. Inside was very clean and the staff was very friendly. Wide selection to choose from read more

This was the best Chinese food I've had in Boulder. I had pretty much given up on getting good Chinese in this town. The beef & broccoli was so yummy and the portion sizes are really generous. Definitely can't wait to go back! The cheese and crab wontons were awesome as well. So excited to try more of the menu since it's pretty close to home for me. Decor was way nicer than expected from the outside too, and not overly expensive. My husbands Thai Iced Tea was delicious. read more

Awesome pho. Several options- but basically all different types of beef, or one vegetarian option. I did not mind this, I usually like steak pho anyway, but some may want to know this. Also ordered Vietnamese egg roll- delicious- and Chinese chicken lo mein for my kids, which might have been best lo mein I've had in years. Only things to gripe about are the ambiance a little...the place is plenty clean but there is no music at all. I think a little music, no matter what it was, would be nice. Service could be friendlier, very basic service, but it was quick and efficient even if lacking a smile. We will be back for sure. read more

I've heard people complain about the futility of looking for quality Chinese food in Boulder, and I began to see what they were talking about. After trying different takeout items from a handful of places, I was left largely unimpressed. May Wah looks inconspicuous, tucked away unremarkably in a strip mall. The quality of the food, however, was stand out compared to others in the area. I've tried the sesame tofu and the Pad Thai, and both were of good quality and a good portion. They have Thai, Chinese, and Vietnamese items on their menu, so the options are vast. read more

This place is very consistent. I have been getting takeout from this place for 4+ years. When you get to know woman that usually works the front desk there she will treat you very well. It's always nice to go in there and get my food because she's so kind. I love the pad Thai and sesame tofu. read more

It's a regular staple for our unit at the hospital and it's a great option for my family of six. They have a great variety, everyone is always satisfied and there are plenty of leftovers. The Thai Basil Chicken, the Cashew Chicken and the wontons are our favs! read more

Don't be put off by the scruffy decor. May Wah is a solid neighborhood restaurant. Every dinner order delivery we've gotten has been consistent and fast. In addition to the staples (hunan beef, pork fried rice, etc), they make excellent pho (I know, I was surprised too). Drunken noodles are also very good. It's not a destination dining spot, but they do a good job. read more

I discovered this place a few years ago and I always seem to end back up here when I am craving Vietnamese food. I think they do a GREAT vermicelli bowl and its loaded with vegetables, which I appreciate. I also think their pho is surprisingly awesome! The broth is very flavorful and they give you a HUGE portion. I think their Chinese/Thai food is also pretty good! I am not a huge fan of orange chicken but all my friends who have ordered it there have LOVED it. I've tried their mongolian beef, beef and broccoli, chicken lo-mien, green curry, pad thai, pad see eiw, and a bunch of their appetizers and I thought they were all pretty good. If you want Thai, this is not the place to go. The Pad Thai is good, but definitely not as good as Thai Avenue and the pad see eiw is not made with traditional wide rice noodles. I definitely recommend this place to anyone who needs a Vietnamese/Chinese food fix! read more

Decent food if you're looking for Chinese, but the service wasn't the best, nor the most pleasant. Asked for water chestnuts in the veggie lo mein (which they repeated back, so I know it wasn't just a misunderstanding), but they added chicken instead. Just in general could do a bit better. read more

The Chinese food is very Americanized, it's quite sweet and not very spicy, but it's good for Americanized Chinese food. The portions are large and prices are low. Our server was very friendly. read more

We have been to this restaurant several times and have found it to be consistently good. I prefer the combination noodle bowl, which is a Vietnamese dish. My wife enjoys the pad Thai. We also frequently order the Vietnamese spring rolls which are excellent. When we take my 88-year-old mother in law there, she likes the sweet-and-sour shrimp. Generally, I am not a fan of fried food but have to admit they do this one pretty well also. The facility is newly remodelled and is quite nice. The dine in service is quite good. We often pick it up as we live in the area. Either way, it is a treat. read more

Yes. Yes. Yes. I find it so hard to find delicious Asian cuisine (that isn't overpriced) and this place is it. read more

This place is so good! I have been eating here for over 15 years now and never had a bad meal. The sesame tofu is the BEST! They prepare it fresh to order every time. read more

One of the better Chinese delivery places in town, and the menu has a ton of variety, just in case you're trying to please a bunch of people who have no idea what they want. You can get Chinese, Thai or Vietnamese. Pretty neat! read more

We used to eat here quite often back in the day as it was pretty decent Chinese food. Wee stopped eating here because it became so filthy! The bathrooms were so dirty we wouldn't use them, and we noticed the kitchen wasn't so spic and span either. We were on pretty good terms with the owners because we ate there so much, and explained why we wouldn't be returning, but a few months later ,when we thought we would pop in and see if it might be safe to eat there once again, the situation was the same: Really, really gross. read more

Pretty good. I was nervous after reading these reviews however it wasn't bad. I had the hot and sour soup, which was nice. I also had the chicken satay, which I totally recomend to anyone who likes peanut but not a whole lot of spice. Great flavor, and tons of chicken and vegetables. Definately enough for two to share if you're light eaters. I also had the Thai Iced tea which was on par with other places. Delivery was fast, I'd say within 20 minutes and my order wasn't messed up. read more

We had the pho and it was less than stellar. The broth was so so, but the veggies were not fresh. Soggie cilantro, sprouts and basil. To me, the veggies are what make all the difference in the world with pho. I did not have any of the Chinese or Thai, but I likely won't be having the pho again. read more

The chow foon is okay. The rest is on par with the other South Boulder. Nothing special and nothing horrible. Just about as bland and oversauced as the rest of these fake-Chinese food places. They deliver. That's the best I can say about them. Why is it so hard to offer real Chinese food around here? read more

I order delivery from here A LOT and it's always super fast and delicious. I highly recommend the Singapore Noodle and the Sesame Chicken--both are A+. read more

Best Chinese/Vietnamese in Boulder. Super fast delivery and great customer service. Been eating here for literally 20+ years.

The shrimp pad thai has been my boyfriend's favorite for a while and now he's gotten me hooked. Spring rolls too ... yum!! We get delivery and it's always prompt. Can't comment on the ambiance of the place because I've never been inside. read more

Love the pho. Fantastic broth. My daughters love the sesame chicken. Big fan of the Vietnamese egg rolls.

Two words...POT STICKERS ( or fried dumplings as they have them listed on the menu) They are to die for! I consider myself a pot sticker coniesseur and these are the BEST!!! Their green curry is also divine. I recommend it with the tofu. Delish! read more

I love their food very much, and the tall middle-aged man that waits tables is awesome. My only complaint, and the only reason I'm not leaving five stars, is that some of the waiters have a nasty habit of making fun of customers. My Chinese-speaking friend and I went here once and she overheard the waitresses mocking us in Chinese right in front of us, and another time one of them even went as far as to laugh openly when she saw my boyfriend put soy sauce in his pho. To be fair, if I saw someone put ketchup in their gin and tonic I'd probably laugh too, and I'm sure it's about the same level of weird to them. It's just not acceptable to treat paying customers like that, though. They recently remodeled, and it's lovely. The waiters are a major drawback but not enough so to stop me from going. I'd just really love it if I could go and not feel tremendously self-conscious the entire time I was there. read more

Top 5 for me as far as Chinese in Boulder. Delivery was super fast which was a plus. Love the Vietnamese egg rolls, crab cheese wontons, egg rolls. Asked for my Mongolian beef extra spicy. Nailed it. I like this place a lot. read more

Meh, just meh. Tacky decor, bare minimum service, and the strangest sizzling rice soup I've ever encountered. Bell peppers? Chicken, beef and shrimp? It was just weird! read more

thier PHO is really good.... however since my last review... this place has gone down hill.. the PhO is hit or miss now... half the time there are very little bean sprouts... sometimes the meat is 70% fat.. but other times.. .The bomb.. just inconsistant.. the food is going downhill. last dish I ordered it tasted like they didn't balance the fish and oyster sauce and it tasted really fishy,.. they need to bring themselvs back up to the standard they used to be. ****UPDATE***** the PHO is now getting really bad... last 3 times I order it... its missing something.. and this last time I got it.. the worst.. .the bean sprouts were browning and looked like they gave me what someone else didn't use. there was NO green onions and NO Parsley(or Cilantro) the onions were dry and limp .. the broth is good.. but that was about it. THis place is goign down hill... i dont' know what is going on they used to be pretty good... result - a star read more

Really liked the food and atmosphere. But the bathrooms were a mess, and it cast a pall over the rest of the time there. Definitely edible, but I'd be cautious. read more