It has been an honor for us to have been awarded and recognized in Houston for so many years now. Mai's has been featured in National Geographic Traveler, Frommers: Houston, Food and Wine Magazine, Chef Anthony Bourdain’s Cook’s Tour (Food Network), Paper City and several other wonderful publications. We will make continual efforts to serve our customers better!
2023
Houston Chronicle
4 iconic Houston businesses that have stood the test of time
2023
Houston Chronicle
How Houston became one of the largest Asian American communities in the US
2023
Houston Chronicle
Video: Mai's Restaurant is a late-night, Vietnamese comfort food haven for Houstonians
2022
Houstonia
Meet the people behind Houston’s most influential food dynasties
2022
Chron.
10 standout Vietnamese restaurants in Houston to visit right now
2021
MR PORTER
Where To Eat The Best Vietnamese In Houston
2021
Thrillist
15 Women-Owned Restaurants to Support in Houston
2020
Houston Chronicle
Best of the Best 2020 – Vietnamese
2020
Thrillist
The 21 Best Vietnamese Restaurants in Houston
2019
BBC | Visit The USA | Marriott Bonvoy
Watch: Brand USA - Co Branded - Houston on Vimeo
2019
TASTE
Why Is Vietnamese Food in America Frozen in the 1970s?
2019
Midtown Houston
Taste of Asia in the center of Houston
2019
Port Arthur News
CULINARY THRILL SEEKING: Houston road trip: Cross Mai’s off our bucket list
2019
NBC News
Blending Asia and America helped these Asian American chefs create something new
2019
New York Times
Houston: Where Cultural Change Remains Constant
2018
TASTE
Why Is Vietnamese Food in America Frozen in the 1970s?
2018
Eater
Where To Eat & Drink In Midtown Houston
2018
Eater
Houston's Essential Late Night Eats
2018
Dateline NBC (VIDEO)
Dateline NBC travels to Houston, Texas and visits Mai's Restaurant
2018
Houston Chronicle
Beyond pho: 10 Vietnamese noodle soups to discover in Houston (and where to find them)
2016
Houston Press
8 Restaurants in Houston That Endured — Even When It Wasn't Easy
2014
Outsmart Magazine
2014 Best Vietnamese Restaurant
2014
KPRC Click 2 Houston
Favorite Vietnamese restaurant in 2014 Locals’ Choice Awards
2013
Bank of America
Rebuilding with Community Support
2013
Houston Press
My No-Fail Late Night Order at Mai's
2012
My Table Houston Culinary Winner
Favorite Mom & Pop Ethnic Restaurant
2012
My Table Houston Culinary Finalist
Best Favorite Late Night Spot
2012
Houston Press Reader's Choice Award
Best Vietnamese
2011
Houston Press
Best New Building
2011
Houston Press: Reader's Choice
Best Vietnamese Restaurant
2011
Culture Map
Why the crowds continue to line up for Mai's
2011
Mai's Grand Reopening (VIDEO)
Mai's Vietnamese Restaurant in Houston Reopens
2011
Culture Map
Food for Thought... "Dad's Dining Diary"
2011
Houston Magazine
Late Night Bites... Mai Hero!
2011
Houston Chronicle
New and Improved Mai's to reopen on Saturday...
2011
ABC News Houston
Famous Vietnamese eatery set to reopen...
2011
FOX News Houston
Mai's Restaurant Set to Reopen April 16...
2011
Culture Map
One year after the fire, Mai's Restaurant shows off its new look, sets reopening date...
2010
Houston Press
Mai's Set for a Spring Awakening...
2010
Culture Map
Out of the fire: Mai's restaurant begins rebuilding...
2010
Houston Press
Anthony Bourdain: There Has Never Been a Better Time to Eat in America...
2010
Houston Chronicle
Food's 'bad boy' shows signs of mellowing - Anthony Bourdain's blunt honesty is his trademark...
2010
Click 2 Houston (VIDEO)
Immigrant Families Find Success In Houston...
2008
Houston Press
Best Vietnamese
2008
Zagat Rated
Excellent
2007
Houston Press
Best Vietnamese
2006
Food Network's Hungry Detective (VIDEO)
1 out of 4 of Houston's Hidden Treasures...
2006
Houston Press
Best Vietnamese
2005
AOL City Guide
Best Vietnamese
2004
AOL City Guide
City’s Best Cheap Eat
2004
Houston Press
Best Vietnamese Coffee
2004
Houston Press
Best Vietnamese
2003
CitySearch
Best Late Night Dining
2001
Houston Press
Best Late Night Restaurant
2000-2001
Zagat Survey
One of the Region’s Top Viet Restaurants
2000-2001
Outsmart
Very Best Vietnamese
2000
Houston Press
Best Late Night Spot
2000
Inside Houston
Best Late Night Eat
1991
Houston Chronicle
Best Vietnamese Restaurant
