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    WaiWai Kitchen

    3.7 (256 reviews)
    InexpensiveAsian Fusion
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Daniela T.

    Underrated spot here on Lemmon! First time experience and it was great. Wish they gave more gyoza for the appetizer but the entree portion made up for that. It was served hot and ready, my mouth was watering! Their spice level was accurate and I was still able to enjoy the food without my stomach hurting afterwards. Our server was nice despite us coming in an hour before they closed. Very spacious and the tables are free to rearrange so if you come in a big party you can still sit together!

    Drunken Noodles
    Nishitha M.

    I ordered takeout for dinner - drunken noodles pad kee mao and it was really fresh and tasty. The portion size could have been more and also the spice as i selected the highest spice and it still wasn't spicy enough.

    Coconut Milk Soup with Chicken and it comes with a side of rice.
    Laia Q.

    Honestly I can't recommend this place enough! A true hole on the wall. You're getting authentic food for a fraction of the price. Very homey service, and the food comes out quick so you don't have a long wait.

    Papaya Salad
    Hyun P.

    I think this place is very underrated. I've been here several times and really like food here, especially the papaya salad they give you a lot of papaya. I also like the curry, and thai fried rice. I noticed the last 2 times I was here, there was a bleach cleaning product smell to the place (hope they change this because the smell is distracting when you're eating).

    Strawberry almond milk tea with tapioca boba

    Food was amazing! I ate it so fast that I forgot to take a picture of it. I also got some boba tea and it was delicious. We will be back next week!

    Fried rice with shrimp and spring rolls
    Ebone' W.

    So happy to find a good shrimp fried rice in the area. Now granted I'd only tried one other place that was close, but it wasn't good so my hunt continued. I could tell the shrimp were previously cooked as some were cold within my rice, and lacked the flavor of the ingredients added to the rice but it was still overall good. I also ordered 2 spring rolls which were good too, so I'd return and order this and their thai. I'll give it 3.5 stars for now (and round up) and adjust later if needed.

    I have no idea what's in this chicken recipe.
    Anna F.

    ZERO STARS! Stay away from this place. My daughter just ordered food from WaiWai on June 7,221. The food has Maggots in it! STAY AWAY. I called Ken and let him know to stop serving this food. Health department needs to be noticed.

    Pineapple fried rice and drunken noodles
    Jane G.

    This is one of my go-to spots. I love the variety of their menu, and their Thai food is so good. I've ordered almost every dish, and they're all good. My favorites are basil fried rice, green curry, and the drunken noodles. I've gotten it dine-in, and the workers are so nice and will talk to you (but also know when to leave you to your food!). I've gotten delivery and carry out, and they always have the food prepared quickly! The portions are huge and sometimes I can save it for two meals (although my boyfriend eats it all at once if he's really hungry). The spice level is pretty accurate too, but I recommend really emphasizing extra spicy if you're like me and want that lil extra punch. There's a big parking lot, and they're open pretty late, so it's convenient and easily accessible. If you like Thai food, I'd recommend giving this place w try!

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    4 months ago

    Great and tasty food. Huge portions an accommodating for changes. Service was quick. Clean and friendly staff

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    Fantastic. I loved the pad Thai. Best I ever had! Yes even better than my previous favorite.

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    The drunk noodles were delicious and a large portion! Very affordable for the price and would come again

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    Great food and service! Such a whole in the wall and they never disappoint. Highly recommend!

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    Food here is always delicious and you get a good size portion. Great bang for thr buck

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    Portions are way too small for the price. But the food is good some people may not mind The portion size

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    Asian Mint

    Asian Mint

    3.9
    (389 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $$

    Really enjoyed my visit to Asian Mint on Oak Lawn. The general manager, Julie, was friendly and…read moreknowledgeable, we ended up chatting for a bit about the restaurant. I picked up a to-go lunch and got the Pad Woonsen, which was flavorful and packed with veggies and meat. My coworker ordered the Sriracha Chicken and couldn't stop raving about it all afternoon. Great food, great service, we'll definitely be back! Next time I'll be sure to snap some photos of the food and the ambience too.

    This is a true fusion restaurant where each dish keeps its own identity. So many places blur…read moreflavors together until everything tastes nearly the same -- not here. Every plate has its own personality. The service strikes a good perfect balance: attentive without hovering, warm without being over-the-top. It feels personal. I genuinely find myself already thinking about what I'll order next. The Mongolian Beef deserves its own spotlight. The sauce is rich and savory -- the kind that makes you slow down so you don't finish it too fast. The beef is tender and generously portioned, and the broccoli and carrots are cooked just right -- tender but it's never been soggy. It's the kind of dish where every bite is savory and satisfying. Safe to say, it's my current favorite... for now. The Pad Thai Woon Sen is a completely different experience in the best way. The clear noodles are light yet incredibly flavorful, and the tamarind sauce brings this beautifully layered tangy-sweet depth that builds with every bite. It's balanced, vibrant, and simply delicious -- the kind of dish that keeps you going back for "just one more time." The staff is friendly, approachable, and genuinely helpful when you're trying to decide between dishes. You never feel rushed, and their recommendations feel thoughtful rather than scripted. And then there's the bar -- a hidden gem. The cocktails are delightful and refreshing, crafted well without being overly complicated. The drink menu offers great variety without overwhelming you like some trendy spots tend to do. It's the perfect place to unwind before dinner or linger a little longer after your meal. Asian Mint delivers bold, distinct flavors, thoughtful service, and a surprisingly fantastic bar -- all wrapped into one place. Definitely worth the repeat visits.

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    Bali Street Cafe

    4.5
    (146 reviews)
    1.4 mi

    Ok so I'll be honest -- I almost didn't try this place because I had no idea what half the menu…read morewas. But I'm so glad I took the leap. I ordered the bubur ayam, which is basically this warm, golden rice porridge topped with shredded chicken, a boiled egg, crispy fried shallots, and green onions, with a little cup of sambal on the side. If you're American and trying to wrap your head around it, think somewhere between chicken and noodles and mashed potatoes -- total comfort food, but better. The broth had this deep turmeric flavor that I was not expecting and honestly couldn't stop eating. Everything tasted like someone's grandma made it, which is exactly what you want from a mom and pop spot like this. The portions were generous, the price was right, and the people running it were so nice and clearly proud of what they're serving.

    This Indonesian café is conveniently located right across from the UT Southwestern campus, and we…read moreloved it! We started with an appetizer we hadn't tried before called batagor, which is essentially deep-fried fish cake. It was so good with the peanut sauce! Very savory and delicious. We also ordered a rice plate called nasi padang. The beef stew was cooked to perfection, and the jackfruit soup that came with it was warm and hearty. The restaurant itself is on the smaller side. We came on a weekday for a late lunch, so it wasn't too busy. It shares a parking lot with other businesses in the same block, and we were able to park easily for free. Overall, we had a great experience! My boyfriend even said he definitely wants to come back!

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    Uchi

    4.5
    (2.2k reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$$$
    Takes reservations
    Fine dining

    I just found my absolute favorite sushi spot. Shout out to our server Rachael for recommending the…read moremost amazing gluten free dishes! I was the only person in my group that was gluten-free and the staff were so on top of it! Every single dish they brought out, they explained which had gluten in which did not. I will say the top two gluten-free dishes that stood out were the oysters with some sort of strawberry pickled sauce and the yellowtail sashimi with gluten free Ponzo sauce and tangerine!

    the whole experience was unfortunately a bit lacking. when you go to a nice restaurant, you expect…read morethe service to be on par with the pricing!! we had to ask for water twice and the water was only brought to our table when our last dish came out? the food wasn't paced out properly & they would bring out new dishes without clearing the plates from the previous course. they also messed up our dessert order. it felt like the service wasn't as attentive as you'd expect from a restaurant at this price point!!! :( also! the whole ambiance was off. the table next to us was so so so loud - they were literally screaming with laughter & it honestly startled me a few times. crazy that no one from the restaurant asked them to quiet down a bit! it felt like we were sitting in a loud club rather than a nice restaurant. as for the food, it just didn't hit the spot for me or my boyfriends family. maybe the overall environment affected the experience, but some dishes were too salty while others were too bland. the sushi rice seemed to have too much vinegar, which was overpowering. i had such a great experience at uchi austin, so it was honestly pretty disappointing to see such a difference in the overall experience here!

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    Malai Kitchen

    4.1
    (1.6k reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $$
    Vegetarian friendly
    Gluten-free friendly

    I was very excited to try this Malaysian place. They actually do a Thai fusion with it, but it's…read morereally leans more to Malaysian flavors. Their tea is amazing. You can tell they brew it and it doesn't come from a syrup. When I sat down, I was instantly greeted, and there were like four different people serving my table, I think that they all work as a team to make sure everything is covered. The service was just amazing. Restaurant is beautiful, the booths were , small and intimate and you feeling that you in place with privacy and yet part of the group ....kind of interesting how they've done that. But the food! The food was outstanding, first they gave me a complementary appetizer of Jasmine sticky rice with this eggplant chutney, that was very tasty, a teeny bit spicy, but really good depth with flavor. Then my beef Samosas arrived. There were four, wrapped in like a triangle rapper, smaller than the Indian version of the same, and the flavor was very tasty, and corn and small chopped potatoes, yum! The two chutneys that came with it one was a cool cucumber, and the other was this sweet and spicy plum sauce. They made samosas!!! They could be soft and cool, or they could be delicious and spicy, depending on chutney you had them with and you had a third option.... There was a bed of pickled radish and carrot that really sit off the samosas as well and we're just delicious on their own. I devoured the entire thing. Then get the entrée. I had drunken noodles and I added the shredded pork... It was devastatingly tasty!!! the noodles were obviously done it a wok that's been seasoned to perfection. The wide noodles picked up all that deliciousness from the wok and then combined with the pork... heaven ! They had large pieces of bell pepper and tomatoes. very fresh onions... Just deliciousness. I was too full this time to get dessert, but I'm definitely coming back and I will definitely try it next time

    I'm already excited to try this place again. Everything we tried was wonderful. We started with a…read morecomplimentary sticky rice and ordered the favorites sampler. The sampler gave us a chance to try four different items and came paired with four sauces. The meatball was probably the table majority favorite. There was also some meat wrapped in fried rice paper, that was my personal favorite. We were there in time for brunch and that was the highlight for me. Coconut chicken on top of a pandan waffle with coconut syrup. YUM!!!! French toast with flambé bananas and syrup, also YUM!!! There are quite a few options in that area, this is definitely a top choice

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