Mot Hai Ba

Review №1

Rating: 5

I ve lived in Dallas 12 years and this was the best dining experience I ve had. The food and service were outstanding. As far as I m concerned, the best restaurant in Dallas right now.

Date: a day ago

Review №2

Rating: 5

For my very first infusion restaurant, our server was remarkable.. so kind and extremely menu knowledgeable. the food timing was impeccable and they were perfect in how they allotted time for my group to chitchat in between

Date: a week ago

Review №3

Rating: 5

Date: a week ago

Review №4

Rating: 5

Date: a week ago

Review №5

Rating: 5

Neighborhood gem!! One of my top 3 fav places in Dallas. I visit at least once a month.

Date: a week ago

Review №6

Rating: 5

new favorite! had been recommended to me by countless people for weeks on end and my boyfriend and i decided to go in for my birthday. the dining room was cozy, the staff was both knowledgeable regarding menu and enjoyable to chat with, we were amazed by every dish we tried AND our meal was coursed out perfectly. highly recommend the shaking beef, garlic noodles, and chocolate cake!

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №7

Rating: 5

One of the best dining experiences I ve ever had. Miranda was a phenomenal bartender and server who took incredible care of me all night. The chef has done an outstanding job creating a unique menu that will exceed your expectations. The atmosphere is excellent. I would recommend this spot to anyone who is willing to listen. I will be back!

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №8

Rating: 5

Incredible food, great service and staff. Made for a truly memorable experience.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №9

Rating: 5

great food!

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №10

Rating: 5

Loved the food and atmosphere!!! Service was amazing but seemed a little forced/stuffy. However the service itself was great. Just a preference. The garlic noodles are good insanely good. The drinks are amazing. Everyone was happy with their meals!!!

Date: a month ago

Review №11

Rating: 5

I have to say this is the best restaurant in Dallas! #1. Love love love!

Date: a month ago

Review №12

Rating: 4

Date: a month ago

Review №13

Rating: 5

From the staff, to the food, to the atmosphere - Mot Hai Ba is top tier. A++ We go at least once a month, but I could eat here every day. They are always introducing new things to the menu and because the food is so good, I like to try something new each time. I think I ve had everything on the menu and literally never once disliked a single menu item. The Crispy Rice cakes, Kimchi and Gruyère Fritters, Crab & grapefruit salad, and Shaking Beef are absolute must try!

Date: a month ago

Review №14

Rating: 5

Finest restaurant in Dallas, the chef is very kind

Date: a month ago

Review №15

Rating: 5

The bahn bao, branzino, and foie gras dumplings were excellent.

Date: a month ago

Review №16

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №17

Rating: 5

I had the Vietnamese chicken curry and it was delicious. The chicken was so moist and cooked to perfection. I shared the chocolate cake with a friend because I really do not like chocolate cake but this cake was outstanding.

Date: a month ago

Review №18

Rating: 5

Amazing!! My new favorite high end restaurant in all of DFW. Got their tempura fried squash blossoms (must get), jasmine tea beat salad, escargot agnolotti (like a ravioli, must get), garlic noodles (must get), kimchi foie gras dumplings (pass, too oily with beef tallow poured all over). Most dishes were super yummy and great mix of creativity taste and size. Got a complimentary dessert since we were celebrating a special occasion and they shot a Polaroid of us! Top marks all around for food, service, price, and experience. Highest recommendations for Mot Hai Ba

Date: a month ago

Review №19

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №20

Rating: 5

Mot Hai Ba delivers an unforgettable experience that will leave you wanting to return immediately! Recently having visited Mot Hai Ba for the first time the only thing I question is why it took so long to get here. The menu oozes a fusion of Italian, French, Japanese, Korean, and Vietnamese and it knocks it out of the park. Different from anywhere else the small cozy spot will offer many tasty options sure to please all. Will definitely be back and will spread the word as well! Get to Mot Hai Ba!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №21

Rating: 5

Julianna was so friendly and had great recommendations. It was a wonderful experience. Food was amazing, and drinks were served to perfection. The whole menu is a recommendation.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №22

Rating: 3

This restaurant is held back by its cocktails. The food was stellar, but the cocktails are batch made, and go down like pear puree and not in a good way. Thick, heavy flavors lacking the balance of acids and dilution. The beet Margarita doesnt even list Lime, and for good reason as it seems to be missing the quintessential ingredient that makes the Margarita the best selling cocktail in the country. The Hen+Hive, which seems to be on multiple versions of the seasonal menu goes down like a slurry of spicy sugary sand. And honestly, the spice level is high, but is perfect for those searching, if only there were any other flavors to balance it out. Again, lacking acid despite listing lemon, finding a refreshing cocktail on this menu was a chore - one we gave up on after a single cocktail each, especially after being told no modifications because the cocktails were pre-made. The Beets with blue cheese and honey was the only dish we didnt fall in love with food-wise. The Lamb was some of the best weve ever tasted, cooked to perfection and falling apart on our fork. The oysters were fantastic, the chicken curry as well. The garlic noodles as a side are an absolute must. Overall, the experience was fine, but a word to the wise, if the drinks are poorly made, the guest will be reminded between every fantastic bite of food. And make no mistake, the food was fantastic.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №23

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №24

Rating: 5

Loved the vibe and atmosphere of this restaurant and the service was top notch. I would say the food is more European than Vietnamese and had some very interesting flavor combinations. Not everything we ordered was a hit but it was still damn good nonetheless.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №25

Rating: 4

Date: 2 months ago

Review №26

Rating: 5

I was truly blown away by the food, the service and experience in this place. A true hidden gem. I Highly recommend

Date: 2 months ago

Review №27

Rating: 5

Excellent flavors, fantastic service, & an inviting ambiance. While Id love to gatekeep this place, it is just too good to not share. Highly recommend!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №28

Rating: 5

The best restaurant we have been to in Dallas. We tried many dishes to have a more complete experience and there was not a single one that disappointed us. Thanks to Adrienne, Dani and Tomy for the attention, we will be back soon

Date: 2 months ago

Review №29

Rating: 5

I don t have enough words to describe how wonderful this place is. The food is incredible and unlike anything I ve had in Dallas (and beyond), the staff is A++, and the overall feeling you get when you re dining just feels like home. It s small, intimate, and with just the right lighting. This is great for a date night or just to come by for a drink after work. I can t thank the chef and servers enough for being as kind as they were to us last night. It made the experience even more special and I can t wait to come back(it ll probably be next week!). Please go try this wonderful place!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №30

Rating: 5

Love the hole-in-the-wall vibe that just so happens to offer a delicious and tastefully diversified menu. For those who are larger or prefer lounge seating, beware this is an intimate European-style venue. I recommend an appetizer and two entrees for a couple at a price point of $75/person.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №31

Rating: 5

The food was more than great. Excelent choice. We certanly come back soon. Explosión of flavors Food : 5/5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №32

Rating: 5

Every single item on the menu is phenomenal from drinks to dessert! The staff is friendly, knowledgeable and give great recommendations. Could not recommend Mot Hai Ba enough!!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №33

Rating: 5

A place with unfamiliar flavors for us, but each one was surprising, a highly recommended place to try new flavors, good for me, good for you...

Date: 2 months ago

Review №34

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №35

Rating: 4

The grilled branzino was an outlier in the experience, being very salty. The pork chop and stuffed leeks were garlicky and buttery, and the chili oil with butter was a wonderful combination. The service was great, but they really need to improve the fish.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №36

Rating: 5

Simply spectacular. The service and food was next level. I can t say enough great things about this dining experience. The food was complex, lots of flavors and textures. Hard to describe. You just have to experience it yourself. Just come here and eat. Nom nom nom nom

Date: 2 months ago

Review №37

Rating: 5

A snug and intimate restaurant that utilizes an exposed brick aesthetic to lend to its rusticity. I had high hopes for this quaint place and it did NOT disappoint. Our experience was very much on par with that of a Michelin starred restaurant. All the items were unique and enjoyable. Heres everything we ordered: Market fresh oysters*: Simply divine. Highly recommend getting these. We ordered 4 between the 2 of us. Couldve gotten 6. Hamachi Crudo: Very interesting - a recurring theme youll see in this review. Weve usually seen hamachi crudos consist of oranges, but not this one. This time had strawberries. Fried Avocado*: crispy and delicious. Also interesting. Dauphiné Ravioli: Interesting and good. Good to have one time. Crispy Vietnamese rice cake*: Very messy, but worth it! The rice cake with the various greens was an explosion of welcome flavor. Would get this again. Shaking beef**: Freaking fantastic. Some of the most tender tenderloin Ive had. Paired with the garlic noodles, *chefs kiss*. 5/5. Kimchi and Foie Gras Dumplings: This included a table side presentation and that was the highlight because this was the only item we disliked. I felt the various flavors conflicted with each other. Chocolate cake*: do not be deterred by the lack of flare in the name. For this was anything but an ordinary chocolate cake. Everything about this cake was delicious. Particularly the hazelnuts. Our server was also very kind. Im very particular when it comes to giving a fine dining restaurant 5 stars, but I feel this place undoubtedly deserves it given the risk they take with each item and how they successfully deliver on each risk as well. Our total was $203. We look forward to visiting again. * indicate items wed order again and recommend.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №38

Rating: 5

Five stats across the board. Service was amazing, we had a large group but they never missed a beat. The food was so unique with so many different flavors. The garlic noodles are an absolute must!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №39

Rating: 5

Great food, great drinks, great people!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №40

Rating: 5

Beautiful food! Highly recommend the rice cake, garlic noodles (they re the best i ve ever had) and the lychee martini. Every dish was amazing!!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №41

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №42

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №43

Rating: 5

Place is super cool and all the food was amazing. The octopus was my favorite dish.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №44

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №45

Rating: 5

Food here has always been very good. Much preferred the more spacious vp location, but sadly thisnis all thats left. Dont like this location, all cramped w a bunch of yuppies but im all outta options. Location kinda iffy too bc its lakewood which is Dollar Tree University Park. Only bad part about thr food is that its super greasy. But flavors unique.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №46

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №47

Rating: 5

Wonderful experience through and through. from the ambience, the stellar service, the flawlessly executed menu and drinks that just make sense. A sequel is already in the works.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №48

Rating: 5

One more wonderful dinner at Mot Hai Ba. I would have trouble to name my favorite dish there, as everything I ever tried is truly wonderful and unique. A little neighborhood gem, that you should absolutely try.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №49

Rating: 5

This is a Lakewood gem! Food is excellent, and service was helpful, steady, but unobtrusive. Because it is a small place, it can get a bit loud when it is busy. Shout out to Megan for helping is get a table for 6 on a Sat night too!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №50

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №51

Rating: 5

Celebrated my Birthday here and brought to newbies with me. Cozy restaurant with amazing service and even better food. Each item (and we had several) made our taste buds sing. Make a reservation, because there are only a few tables and the place is always packed.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №52

Rating: 5

Delicious food and super friendly staff! The garlic noodles are to die for. Will definitely come back.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №53

Rating: 1

Date: 5 months ago

Review №54

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №55

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №56

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №57

Rating: 5

Amazing restaurant! Cant believe its been around for a decade and had no idea!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №58

Rating: 5

We asked the owner to drive the food and wine and it was exceptional. Hard to identify a highlight so go and try anything in this small, atmospheric restaurant just outside Dallas.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №59

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №60

Rating: 5

10s across the board!! Food, service, atmosphere, it had it all. Cant wait to come back. All four dishes we had were great, but the stuffed leeks were in a category of their own. My wife and I share everything and this was a hard one to pass to her when there was some left. We will be returning soon.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №61

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №62

Rating: 5

Got it to go Excellent food ! delicious! Amazing atmosphere! Nice hidden spot, warm cozy-great ambience .Definitely worth

Date: 6 months ago

Review №63

Rating: 3

I got the kimchi and foie gras dumplings. They were good but nothing special. Not worth the price I paid. Very little food especially for the price paid. I had to go eat a full meal after somewhere else because this was not much food at all. Other than the food and quantity, great staff and atmosphere.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №64

Rating: 5

Absolutely mouth watering. Every dish we ordered (we were trying everything) was so delicious that we couldn t stop. We have never had food as delicious as this and we are sure to tell everyone we know. Service, food and atmosphere are all 5 stars. Keep up the great work Chef!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №65

Rating: 5

Service was welcoming, helpful, and fully supportive. Food was out of this world with dishes having complex and layered flavors. Atmosphere was intimate and cozy

Date: 7 months ago

Review №66

Rating: 5

OUTSTANDING!!!! Food was amazing!!! I had the short rib and garlic noodles. I would highly recommend.... Cant wait to go back and try something new. Service was incredible

Date: 7 months ago

Review №67

Rating: 5

The level of customer service just my mind! I did not cross paths with one member of staff of the house manager, chef or front end staff that was not super awesome. I will have to return when I have more time! You come in in your w/o an issue. The staff made me feel like a million bucks. Thanks Ill be back.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №68

Rating: 5

Great culinary experience with my two guests. Service was quick, attentive, and knowledgeable. We ordered their new ravioli dish which as full of flavor and decadent, leek boats which had great flavor with coconut milk sweetness, kimchi & foie Gras dumplings, side of mushrooms and garlic noodles. All the food was fantastic and brought out plate to plate which allowed the party to enjoy everything slowly. Great spot, need to go check in more regularly.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №69

Rating: 5

BEST RESTAURANT IN DALLAS. My boyfriend and I eat here often, and we always say they consistently provide the best food and service in Dallas. We recently went in to try their lasagna special, and it was SO GOOD. Everything weve had on their menu has been amazing, and they change it up every season so theres almost always something new to try. We absolutely love Mot Hai Ba and cant wait to go back soon.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №70

Rating: 5

So so delicious! Amazing experience and atmosphere! We had the Dauphine Ravioli, Crispy Rice Fritters, Shaking Beef, Waygu Beef Short Rib, Garlic Noodles, Pomegranate Margarita and 5 Spice Old Fashioned. Keith Lee needs to come here! Also, Tom was such a great waiter!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №71

Rating: 5

Favorite Dallas restaurant for the last 8 years nothing quite compares to the sizzling rice cakes.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №72

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №73

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №74

Rating: 5

We Google to find a Pho restaurant near us. We stumbled upon this absolutely quaint but decadent establishment. We almost passed it. But once inside the omniance was delightful. We found out they no longer sell Pho. Disappointed at first, but once we ordered and began to indulge the experience of food heaven began. We were thoroughly impressed, from the appetizers to dessert. Our main server Sabrina was a complete experience. She made suggestions that turned out to be on point. We have been around the world to many upscale restaurants, but we were impressed our table was cleaned and plates, silverware, and napkins all replaced between each course. Simple impressed. We will be returning to this little find. Thank you for such a a memorable meal! Sabrina a special thanks for making us feel like we had been there many times before.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №75

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №76

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №77

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №78

Rating: 5

This place is to die for, my favorite restaurant in Dallas. Unusual dishes that melt in your mouth. I didn t even know I liked Leaks and there are three leak dishes I can t get enough of. Best kept secret. The staff is amazing too. If I could give it more than five stars I would.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №79

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №80

Rating: 5

Lovely dinner and overall experience. Would definitely go back.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №81

Rating: 5

The menu at Mot Hai Ba is a dream come true, with incredible and innovative dishes that I cant stop thinking about. Chef Peja and the MHB team truly stand out as the best in the DFW area. I cannot recommend MHB enough.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №82

Rating: 5

I freaking loved this place. Hole in the wall with excellent food (except the special choux pastry appetizer thing they sold us on-- we literally left 80% of it on the plate. Stick with the mains). But the other stuff was awesome. And the cocktails? Dont get me started. So good!Totally worth the price. We will be back.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №83

Rating: 4

Date: 10 months ago

Review №84

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №85

Rating: 5

My favorite restaurant in TX!!!!

Date: 10 months ago

Review №86

Rating: 5

Best fusion restaurant in Dallas

Date: 10 months ago

Review №87

Rating: 5

Delicious! Ive been here several times and never left disappointed. Some favorites are the banh bao, whole branzino, and garlic noodles. We usually go as a group celebration and eat family style so you get yummy bites of every dish. It does require reservations and is a bit pricey. Usually I end up spending $75-85 per person when we share apps, entrees, sides, dessert, and order a drink or two.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №88

Rating: 4

Ambiance and service were on point. Tuna and Cucumber was our favorite dish. It has a similar flavor profile to Cambodian prahok dipping sauce. The banh bao were good but it was a lot more bao than filling. I had the Grilled Hamachi. The hamachi was cooked perfectly but the soup it was floating on was very sour and served cold. It reminded me of Vietnamese Sweet & Sour Soup (Canh Chua) except it was all sour. The garlic noodles and stuffed leeks were good and overall, everything was ok but the meal was a bit heavier than we expected.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №89

Rating: 4

Ordered the crispy rice cake, garlic noodles, and whole branzino. The flavor was amazing. Everything tasted bright, fresh, and balanced. The branzino sauce was delicious! Vegetarian options: The crispy rice cake could be ordered with tofu. There appeared to be other options on the menu.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №90

Rating: 5

Good see

Date: 11 months ago

Review №91

Rating: 1

Date: 11 months ago

Review №92

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №93

Rating: 5

Amazing good, impeccable service, beautiful atmosphere. The flavor palette here is unbeatable. Never had anything short of amazing.

Date: a year ago

Review №94

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №95

Rating: 5

Unique concept and does not disappoint. Never had a bad experience! The real issue is with the parking situation.

Date: a year ago

Review №96

Rating: 5

Great quality food and service.

Date: a year ago

Review №97

Rating: 5

This was one of the most flavorful Vietnamese restaurants I ve ever eaten at. They even accommodated for a vegetarian experience. Highly recommended.

Date: a year ago

Review №98

Rating: 4

The food is great but everything else is not at the level of the food....They need to improve service and atmosphere. I will go back only for the food.

Date: a year ago

Review №99

Rating: 5

Quaint little restaurant with delicious options. Would definitely recommend for an intimate dinner. We ordered the day boat scallops, stuffed leeks and Vietnamese chicken curry.

Date: a year ago

Review №100

Rating: 5

Cozy little restaurant with amazing food. Super interesting interpretation of South East Asian food. Stuffed leek is the best!

Date: a year ago

Review №101

Rating: 5

This restaurant is such a hidden gem and I think one of the best restaurants in Dallas. The food is insanely delicious. You absolutely must try the garlic noodles with house made siracha sauce. Drinks are also super yummy. Please bring back the Matcha Tiramisu, it was the best dessert I ve ever had.

Date: a year ago

Review №102

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №103

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №104

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №105

Rating: 5

All I can say is WOW!!! The food and service deserve more than 5 stars! The chef has a unique way of marrying flavor profiles that will cause what I can best describe as a food orgasm in your mouth. This was the best meal I have had in a long time especially since Covid when even the best restaurants have failed to deliver high quality, delicious food and great service. It is a cute little spot that delivers huge flavor. I recommend making reservations as it fills up pretty quickly. Everyone there works well together to make sure each patron has an excellent experience.

Date: a year ago

Review №106

Rating: 5

This is my favorite restaurant in Dallas by a mile. You literally can t go wrong on their food or drink menu. Dietary restrictions: Heard the table next to us being accommodated for a gluten free restriction - not surprised!

Date: a year ago

Review №107

Rating: 5

Reservations: this place books out in advance so get a res. Service : 5 of 5. Our server had all the best recommendations on food and drinks. Everything came out quickly! Food: 5 of 5. This place was amazing. I cant believe Ive never heard of it! We started with the Tuna & Cucumber and the Bánh Bao. I wasnt sure if Id like the Tuna & Cucumber but it was so good! The sauce on it was to die for. Both great starters. We then had the Shaking Beef, garlic noodles, and Pear & Grilled Lettuce Salad. I could eat the garlic noodles as my meal. Everything was amazing and I cant wait to go back! HIGHLY recommend!

Date: a year ago

Review №108

Rating: 5

Super delicious Asian fusion; we made reservations (recommended) so you can get a seat in the small dining room. Highly recommend the short rib and crispy Vietnamese rice cake. Bahn Bao were great as well. Strawberry Tiramisu was fair - well made but uninspired. Mostly street parking (can be a challenge).

Date: a year ago

Review №109

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №110

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №111

Rating: 4

A solid 3.5 to 4 star restaurant. The food was very good, not exceptional. The service started out strange - we stood around waiting to be acknowledged for about 5 minutes - its a very small place. It was getting awkward. But when we were eventually seated, service largely picked up. But our first round of drinks came after our food. Prices are a bit high for the small portion sizes, All the food was tasty, but a couple of the dishes were overcooked.

Date: a year ago

Review №112

Rating: 5

One of my favorite places in the neighborhood. It s best to sit inside, not on the patio. We always get the garlic noodles. This is the prawn squid ink pasta and the halibut. Delish!

Date: a year ago

Review №113

Rating: 5

Great food Great atmosphere with excellent service Don t miss chance to go there and enjoy in another cuisine Parking: You can find plenty parking around the restaurant

Date: a year ago

Review №114

Rating: 5

My wife and I along with 2 other couples ordered family style in order to taste 5 entrees, 6 starters, 2 salads and the chocolate beet cake. Our server was excellent bringing each item out with perfect timing. Everything was excellent and we all experienced many new and unique flavors. I ve been dining in Dallas for 30+ years and this little jewel of a restaurant just moved to the top of my favorites list.

Date: a year ago

Review №115

Rating: 5

Wonderful menu, delicious creations, super nice and professional staff. Overall, a fantastic experience! You cannot go wrong, something pleasing for everyone!

Date: a year ago

Review №116

Rating: 4

This is one of our favorite date night spots in East Dallas. The Vietnamese rice cakes, chicken curry & garlic noodles are all amazing, however, you can t go wrong with any dish here. The plates are uniquely delicious!

Date: a year ago

Review №117

Rating: 5

This place is an absolutely gem. Each dish we had surprised us with execution and combination of flavor profiles If you go you MUST have the grilled oysters, rice cake, and garlic noodles. You will not be disappointed.

Date: a year ago

Review №118

Rating: 5

Delicious. Creative dishes.

Date: a year ago

Review №119

Rating: 5

Everything at Mot Hai Ba is good. Not a single disappointment in any of the appetizers or entrees. Make sure to get the matcha tiramisu at the end of your meal. Well worth it. Highly suggest coming here and staying for couple of hours.

Date: a year ago

Review №120

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №121

Rating: 5

A night out on New Yorks upper west side without leaving Dallas Lakewood. Creative and delicious Viet fusion served with confidence that youll go home fully satisfied.

Date: a year ago

Review №122

Rating: 5

The experience and food was amazing! We ate at the bar and really enjoyed it. Good food and good people.

Date: a year ago

Review №123

Rating: 4

The food was good for the most part. There were a few bland dishes, but the rest were pretty good. It s overpriced for the amount of food on each plate. We ordered a lot and spent over $100 each and were still kind of hungry after.

Date: a year ago

Review №124

Rating: 5

Perfectly balanced flavor in every bite. Must try.

Date: a year ago

Review №125

Rating: 2

The price to food ratio is lopsided. It s good but not $40 per a tiny portion good. Service is ok. If I m paying $150 for two people you better make sure my water is never empty and that happened so

Date: a year ago

Review №126

Rating: 4

Food was excellent! So was the service! Location of the restaurant was not wonderful, but the inside of the restaurant was well done. I can see us coming back here again.

Date: a year ago

Review №127

Rating: 4

A hidden cozy date night spot. The service was great from beginning to end. The food was good but at least what I got wasn t incredible. I got the scallops and it was 3 scallops for $32 and the corn chowder underneath was pretty bland. Maybe I just ordered badly. My boyfriend absolutely loved this place though and he ordered foie gras dumplings. The appetizers outshone the entrees in my opinion. Oysters and brisket banh bao were delicious ! Drinks were strong and also really tasty. They have a cute patio that I ll have to try next time.

Date: a year ago

Review №128

Rating: 5

Everything is good... Glass noodles are amazing

Date: a year ago

Review №129

Rating: 5

I hadn t been in years! But it is so good!! They have a gluten free menu upon request. We had their tempura which was surprisingly gluten free. Their cocktails were nice and refreshing. We ordered the whole branzino with jasmine rice and the scallops. The sauce on the whole branzino was so delicious! The scallops were a little small and came with 3 but the overall dish was excellent.

Date: a year ago

Review №130

Rating: 5

Amazing service. Chef came to the table and greeted us personally . Definitely try the fritters . Would definitely come back again . Server was excellent as well.

Date: a year ago

Review №131

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №132

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №133

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №134

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №135

Rating: 5

The definition of a neighborhood gem.

Date: a year ago

Review №136

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №137

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №138

Rating: 5

The rice cake and the garlic noodles......theyre ready to overindulge Vegetarian options: Rice cake, garlic noodles and avocado salad ..... yummy

Date: a year ago

Review №139

Rating: 5

Great food

Date: a year ago

Review №140

Rating: 5

Been a few times and always have a fantastic experience. Love the staff super nice and enjoy having conversations with them at the bar and also very knowledgeable! Always something new, interesting, different, fresh in the menu. The garlic noodles and dumplings are a must if you haven t been before.

Date: a year ago

Review №141

Rating: 5

Yum Hai Ba

Date: a year ago

Review №142

Rating: 5

This is my new most favorite restaurant to dine at. Have been two times in one month, and will go again as soon as I can! Service is impeccable. Especially our server, Ashley. Food is divine. Absolutely everything is perfect. Loved the stuffed squash blossoms / stuffed kale leaves in winter. Loved the curried chicken, the shaking beef, the special cocktails, the fried avocado salad. Do not delay - make a reservation now!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №143

Rating: 5

Wish I could give more than 5 stars. Please do yourself, your friends, your family, or whomever you dine with a favor and visit this restaurant. Service, Staff, Cocktails and Food were all exceptional.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №144

Rating: 5

took my gf here for her birthday and oh my goodness. incredible food, amazing atmosphere. and surprisingly fast service. highly highly highly recommend. great for a date night

Date: 2 years ago

Review №145

Rating: 4

So close to perfect. My wife and I had a great date night at Mot Hai Ba. The service was great, the food was great. Im not sure if it was what we ordered, but we found that the amazing flavors were overshadowed by the spiciness of the dishes. It was clear that the food was flavorful, interesting, and beautifully presented, but it felt hidden by the spiciness. Id love to go again and try other food.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №146

Rating: 5

Love the food, atmosphere, and drinks. Highly recommend this place to anyone!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №147

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №148

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №149

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №150

Rating: 1

They charged us twice for the meal august 17, 2021 and would not respond to multiple inquiries to rectify the situation. The owner is a thief.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №151

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №152

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №153

Rating: 5

Just amazing. That s all you need to know!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №154

Rating: 5

Incredible food. Great staff. Highly recommend.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №155

Rating: 2

Disclaimer: I have NOT dined in this restaurant, and this picture is from another customer, but i feel the content of this review will still be relevant. Initially i was very interested in trying out this restaurant for our trip to Dallas since im always itching for good fusion restaurants. However, all my excitement turned into anger the second i saw this picture of this dish being served here. You DO NOT USE RICE AS A DECORATION FOR YOUR DISHES LIKE THAT! It is a massive disrespect to the Vietnamese culture! Our history, geography, cuisine, lifestyle, etc...are strongly tied with rice. Rice is consumed probably 90% of the time in a Vietnamese meal, in one form or another. Rice is TO BE EATEN, not a DECOR! This is true not only for Vietnamese in Vietnam but Vietnamese-American too. The amount of uncooked rice you put on there for decoration to appear authentic could become a staple for a family meal of 3 or 4 peeps. Such a wasteful and offensive use of such an ingredient. And dont tell me you reuse the rice later after you put semi-raw seafood on there and it being exposed to who-knows-what on the table. If your business relies on the Vietnamese culture, then learn to respect the fundammental aspects of the culture first before branching out and be innovative. I dont leave out the possibility that i would try this restaurant out in the future, because some dishes look interesting and appetizing (but not very authentic), but until the owner of this restaurant show a little bit more respect to the culture and not using bits here and there of our cuisine for a cash grab, it wont earn me and my familys business.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №156

Rating: 1

Date: 2 years ago

Review №157

Rating: 1

Date: 2 years ago

Review №158

Rating: 5

This is my number one special occasion restaurant in Dallas. It s French Vietnamese but there s something for everyone. Tell the servers what you like and they ll steer you in the right direction. Never leave without an order of garlic noodles for a late night snack.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №159

Rating: 5

Excellent food, service and cocktails. We tried the tuna & cucumber and bao to start. Shaking beef and foie gras dumplings for our main course. The tuna was our favorite but everything was very good.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №160

Rating: 5

Incredible menu, everything is excellent. Pricey, but worth it.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №161

Rating: 5

My absolute favorite restaurant in all of DFW.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №162

Rating: 5

We went there for Mother s day. We were satisfied with everything honestly! Atmosphere was great, family friendly, all staffs were friendly and well knowledge, food&dessert were amazing! and cocktails made us so freshly. Thank you Mot Hai Ba! We will definitely be back

Date: 2 years ago

Review №163

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №164

Rating: 1

We arrive at 9:45 and she said am sorry we close at 10, and Said but its not 10 yeat, and then she am sorry we can take a party of 4.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №165

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №166

Rating: 5

We live in the neighborhood and have been talking about coming here for ages. I finally made a reservation and let me tell you it did not disappoint! We had the fois gras dumplings, chicken curry, and muscles and everything was superb! The cocktails were wonderful as well! If you haven t been stop waiting and make a reservation today!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №167

Rating: 3

Overall the experience was just ok. The mood is great, as was the service. But the food was just ok, with the main being extremely disappointing. The pork dumplings have an unpleasing texture and lacked flavor. On this item, I would have rather spent $5 on some frozen dumplings from the nearby Asian market. The crispy rice appetizer was pretty good, as was the green papaya salad, but the over priced and under whelming main could not be overcome. In my opinion, more trendy than tasty.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №168

Rating: 5

The most delicious food I have ever eaten in my entire life. The waitstaff even remembered the names and drink orders of my friends who have been here a few times. I cant recommend this place enough. 10 stars if I could!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №169

Rating: 5

Great vibe. Friendly and profesional staff. The chefs offering were superb. There was a crazy dance of flavors bouncing around my mouth.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №170

Rating: 5

Spectacular service and food experience. Mignote was our server and all of her food suggestions were spot on. I was impressed by her great personality and knowledge of the menu. The food was layered by complex and delicious flavors. Everything was tasty from the moment I had the fist sip of my drink, all the way to my last bite of the dessert. This restaurant is in my top 3 dining experiences in DFW.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №171

Rating: 5

Oh my goodness, such an amazing place. Service is phenomenal, and food is incredible. This time, I had the chicken curry and and it was fab! My husband had the Kimchi and Foie Gras Dumplings with A5 Wagyu Ribeye - seriously too good to describe. You must get a side of the garlic noodles along with whatever you order. The bar selections were excellent and reasonable. Our waitress made phenomenal pairing suggestions after we asked. Highly recommend.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №172

Rating: 5

I used to live a block away from here and I wish I went here more when I did. I m a bit further now but crave it every week. Quality and consistency are such staples here.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №173

Rating: 4

Delicious, inventive and veggie friendly. Dumplings were a treat! Beignet a disappointment.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №174

Rating: 5

Alluring atmosphere, sensual tastes. I adore the staff. Everyone attending through service and visit. Nurturing all of your senses through velvet waves of delight. An expression to appreciate.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №175

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №176

Rating: 5

HOLY WOW. Truly the best dining experience I have ever had. Every single dish was unbelievable. The service was amazing. Sabrina at the Lakewood location was a gem. She had every single answer for all of our questions and was such a joy to be around. If she could have pulled up a chair and ate with us, we would have loved it! The turnip dumplings and shaking beef were my favorite. But genuinely all the entrees we ordered were unmatched.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №177

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №178

Rating: 5

Lovely relaxed atmosphere, creative menu, and great staff.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №179

Rating: 5

Excellent food!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №180

Rating: 5

Delectable dishes every time! Great experience.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №181

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №182

Rating: 5

Shaking Beef was fantastic. So were the garlic noodles ran through the steak.sauce. The green beans were also really good.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №183

Rating: 5

This gorgeous restaurant located in Victory Park and is just a short walk from the American Airlines Center. We were blown away by the beautiful plating and how wonderful the food tasted. They also serve fantastic craft cocktails that will have you ordering more than one. We can t wait to go back!

Date: 3 years ago

Review №184

Rating: 5

A must to go to. Sexy cool, great music, great food, and a great staff!!!

Date: 3 years ago

Review №185

Rating: 4

Why on earth did you get rid of the best Pho in Dallas.?!! I m heartbroken... and we were told you may not even bring it back when the temps cool off.... that s the main reason I go there... last trip since there was no Pho, I was forced to try something new... so I ordered the chicken curry.... meh... kind of dry and on the bland side... I will not order that dish again... so I m only giving you 4 stars... I will say I like the ambience and the staff is great! ....I will check back during the Fall to see if this travesty has been rectified...

Date: 3 years ago

Review №186

Rating: 1

The owner literally is a Siberian appropriating Vietnamese cuisine. When Vietnamese customers voiced their complaints of how far this restaurant s food deviated from the authentic food, they responded by DISCRIMINATING Vietnamese customers. They require a reservation to dine in and if you have an ounce of accent they will reject you. If you stop by and happen to be Asian they will make you wait until you re frustrated enough to leave. To the owner: if you can t take the criticism then don t open a Vietnamese restaurant. Or as they say, if you can t take the heat, get out of the kitchen.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №187

Rating: 4

Date: 3 years ago

Review №188

Rating: 5

Absolutely one of my favorites in Dallas. You can close your eyes and point on this menu. Perfect, elegant food, excellent service, romantic and eclectic spot. Phenomenal.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №189

Rating: 5

Love this place. Serving crew is always around and cleans and keep everything neat. Food is very delicious. Atmosphere is very calming and pleasant.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №190

Rating: 5

We loved this place. Would recommend to anyone! Make sure to arrive early. There is limited seating and it fills up quick!

Date: 3 years ago

Review №191

Rating: 5

Excellent food and service

Date: 3 years ago

Review №192

Rating: 2

I need to first put out the disclaimer that the staff were truly kind and attentive and the vibe is on par with this area of Victory Park which showcases some cool restaurant concepts. However, as someone who frequents and enjoys trying Asian concept restaurants and being Vietnamese nonetheless, I felt the name of the restaurant was misleading. Reading the reviews, I was looking forward to a Vietnamese based cuisine with a twist . However, I felt this Asian fusion type of restaurant steered away from the roots of Vietnamese food and tasted nothing like it. Sorry to be so honest but I was very let down by the food choice and experience. Otherwise, I would give the staff five stars for their attentiveness and service.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №193

Rating: 1

Call and talk to a live person. Don t depend on the online reservation system or their phone recording for information. We had a reservation in Lakewood for last night, but they re temporarily closed. They re amidst a renovation and didn t reflect it anywhere...not even a sign on the door. ...disappointed but just quickly pivoted.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №194

Rating: 5

Go here, you wont be disappointed. Everything is divine.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №195

Rating: 5

Quite simply, this is the best SE Asian restaurant in Texas -- by a significant margin.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №196

Rating: 1

Date: 4 years ago

Review №197

Rating: 1

Date: 4 years ago

Review №198

Rating: 1

Date: 4 years ago

Review №199

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №200

Rating: 5

Pho is excellent; it s not on the menu. Garlic noodles and steak is my happy meal. Great staff; and everything on the menu is magical. Fresh, fresh, fresh! Sometimes there s a wait; I prefer to call ahead as Open Table isn t always correct. Don t forget dessert. Great wine list too. Perfect for date night or bringing someone in thats new to Dallas!

Date: 4 years ago