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My Lai

4.1 (29 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 8:30 pm
Updated 1 week ago

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Kelli L.

I tried My Lai for the first time recently with my friend. My friend and I order their fried tofu bowl and their ban mi sandwich. The presentation was a 10/10 however the food was just okay to me. I did like that they have a really huge portions and that you can customize your bowl but overall the food was just too spicy. It was hard for me to take a couple of bites of it without drinking any water. And I think the ban mi would be better if the bread was a bit fresher and if it was toasted. The meat was kinda dry too. I think I would order the tofu bowl again if it wasn't so spicy. But if you really like spicy foods you might enjoy this place! They also have really nice seating inside and the staff was really helpful asking questions about my order.

Crispy tofu banh mi was SOOO good!
Quinn V.

Get their crispy tofu on anything! It is SO good and flavorful. I got mine in a banh mi, but you can also get it in a bowl when you BYO. Great service, too. One of my favorite new discoveries. Will be coming here often.

Bomb Banh Mi
Yadira G.

My Lai is usually very delicious. Today I picked up from the S. Western location since it is the nearest one to our house and I was so disappointed. They didn't have one of the items I ordered and I did t find out till I got there. They gave me a free sandwich which was nice of them. However, the beef was dry and burned as well as the egg rolls. I've been to other locations and didn't have that problem. And yes we ate the sandwich cause we were hungry. And didn't want to wait another hour to eat!

bowls are highly customizable with options from vegan to meat, different sauces and veggie toppings to choose from

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Delicious vegan options I'm obsessed with the impossible meatballs and impossible egg rolls. I'll be ordering again very soon.

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The Bahn mi is yummy! It is a take out spot, but besides that it's really cute from the outside. Employees here are always so nice!

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Food is always on point. And the staff are sooo sweet. Yummy bowls and good veggie choices. Lots of sauces

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Horrible service... don't go to the western one go to Venice location they will attend you better

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I had the tofu banh mi and spring rolls. The tofu was fried and bartered on both. The order was ready very quickly. Definitely coming back!

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I drove to MyLai restaurant today and there was no entrance, the doors were locked and the windows were shut. I'm confused , is this a to go restaurant only? It should state that more clearly on Yelp and Google Maps.

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Incredible lunch special value in K-Town with super attentive service!…read more Came here for a weekday lunch date around 12:45 PM and left completely stuffed. If you're looking for a hearty midday meal that doesn't break the bank, their lunch combo is easily one of the best deals in the neighborhood. What We Ordered: $15 Lunch Special (Pho Gyu 101 + 1/2 Banh Mi + $1 Wagyu upgrade): Unbelievable portion size. The 1/2 banh mi arrived first with a great bread-to-filling ratio - the crust had a nice crunch and the pickled veggies gave it the perfect bright, acidic bite. The pho bowl for the special is slightly smaller than the standard size, but still very generous (I ended up taking most of my soup home!). The lean beef slices were tender, and while the broth is on the lighter, more approachable side rather than an ultra-heavy, rich bone marrow profile, it was flavorful and comforting. Rib Pho: Hearty, generous portion with tender meat on the bone - definitely a step up in bowl size from the lunch combo. Taro Egg Rolls: Freshly fried, extra crunchy, and packed with flavor. Served with a tangy, sweet-and-spicy vinegar dipping sauce that balanced the richness well. Thai Tea: Well-brewed and refreshing without being overwhelmingly syrupy sweet. The Experience & Service: Self-Serve Herb Bar: They have a dedicated topping station stocked with fresh cilantro, sliced white onions, scallions, fresh jalapeños, lime wedges, and crisp bean sprouts so you can customize your bowl to your liking. Tables are also stocked with standard hoisin and sriracha. Hospitality: Service was fast and proactive. Appetizers were on our table in under 10 minutes, and the pho arrived just 5 minutes later. The staff even came by mid-meal to offer a complimentary extra portion of noodles (which we had to decline only because we were already so full!). Pro Tips & Logistics: Waitlist / Seating: They have a QR code waitlist stand at the front. Even with a party ahead of us, we were seated in under 5 minutes. The host handled table turnovers smoothly and communicated proactively while wiping down tables. Parking: The dedicated front lot is very small with limited spaces. Expect to circle for street parking - we found a spot right on the adjacent side street without too much trouble. Total: Came out to $53 before tip ($60 total) for two entrees, an appetizer, a specialty drink, and leftovers to take home. Will definitely be back whenever we need a quick, satisfying pho fix in K-Town!

The broth for the pho at this place is phenomenal! It has so much flavor and yet still simple and…read morecomforting like pho should be! I stumbled upon this place after looking for another pho spot I went to years ago but was on the wrong street. Lucky I found this though because again the broth alone is worth the trip. The shrimp pho was great! Also a cute spot aesthetically if you want something with a little more of a modern look. One of highlights is the self serve bar for the toppings! I prefer lots of green and white onions so it's nice to be able to get however much of whatever you want on your own. Jalapeños, bean sprouts, basil, cilantro, etc. the service was decent. Nothing bad, nothing to rave about. Just what it needed to be to get the job done. Its only about three blocks from wilshire so a nice location if you want to be close to the Wiltern for a show or the shopping centers in koreatown. Good spot to check out.

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STEPH JUDGEMENT: Cute atmosphere, with great lunch specials…read more The hubby and I were looking for a good lunch spot in the area and Vietnamese sounded really good. The space was very cute, with great light from the windows and fun personal photos and memorabilia. We were pleasantly surprised by their $20 lunch specials and decided to take advantage. You get three items, one from each category: starters, half size pho, and beverage. I got the spring rolls, veg pho and iced coffee; the hubby got the half veg banh mi, veg pho, and a coke. The food was good and the portions were more than enough. We actually ended up taking some of the starters home. A very good value and friendly service. Lastly, gotta give it up for their shirt with the OutKast reference. Peace out.

A couple of years taking care of myself and I'm finally able to have foods with higher purine…read morenumbers. It was pay day so I visited an old regular spot across the street from work. I used to regularly pick up the Iced Thai Coffee during my breaks at work and the street style fried rice when I left work late but today I wanted to go slow with some Beef Meatball Pho. I haven't sat down here in a while so the menu's seen some changes. A few of the drinks I used to get don't appear anymore but the popular Iced Thai Coffee and Thai Tea were still there. Though coming in, the guy behind the counter asked me not to sit on my regular spot, almost got my order wrong and asked how the food was before I started eating. It really harshed my vibe of the place. The bowls of pho now use red onions instead of white. They taste a bit more biting than before with a lingering aftertaste. Staff say the changes were made a few months ago and it definitely gave the soup more impact. Though the Strawberry Limeade wasn't a very good pairing. The meatballs are cut and portioned differently as well. Though not too different as to how they were before, the ingredient looks ready to be had in other dishes like a Bahn Mi. Overall different to how I used to have it. I'd had considered a dessert but the same wait staff presented me with my bill before I could consider. Overall an odd dining experience where I felt rushed and a little unwelcome. Though it's always good to see familiar faces among the staff.

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Nem Nướng Khánh Hòa serves some really good Vietnamese food! We ordered the egg rolls, bánh bèo,…read moreand a broken rice dish. The egg rolls came out piping hot and crispy, exactly how they should be. The bánh bèo was another favorite. Those little steamed rice cakes are so good with the savory toppings and fish sauce. And the broken rice? Amazing! I could easily come back just for another plate of that. One thing I really liked about this restaurant was the people working there. They reminded me so much of my parents and their friends. There's something familiar about seeing the older generation of Vietnamese folks running around a restaurant. It brought back memories of the places my family used to eat at growing up. The only downside is the parking situation. The lot is tiny, so finding a spot can be a challenge. Definitely something to keep in mind if you're coming during peak hours. Other than that, we really enjoyed our meal. Good, traditional Vietnamese food that reminds me of home. I'd happily come back, especially for the broken rice and bánh bèo.

When you walk in, you are greeted with the smell of a good pho and then you are greeted right away…read more It took a minute to get seated, as they were busy when we came and the inside of the restaurant is small. There is one larger table in the rear corner that could seat 8 adults. There are four tables that will seat four adults, and three that would be ok for a pair. Of course the seating is rearrange-able. The inside is decently clean, but you can tell that lots of things here are old and dated. Cash only. The menu seems pretty big, but there is lots of overlap on many of the items. There are only two people working out front, so be patient. They are older and very friendly too. Our drinks came very timely. The food takes a little bit of time, but not outrageous, but is worth waiting for, as it is good, fresh, and delicious. Give it a try.

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I honestly can't speak about ambiance or service since I order through DoorDash. But I ordered here…read moreon the recommendation of a friend. I had to write a review about how much I loved my food. I ordered from here twice already. They no longer had the rice porridge on the menu on DoorDash but it totally hit the spot. So comforting and delicious. The next time I ordered the rice noodle plate with chicken. Very flavorful and still light. I totally devoured it despite the huge serving. Togo packaging seems really good. No leaks and everything well packed. Great place for delivery.

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