Mai Phát Mì Gia — Review by Grub with Greg
Westminster, United States — Vietnamese fusion
Mai Phát Mì Gia serves an impressive spread of Vietnamese fusion cuisine featuring a standout crispy whole roasted chicken with fried buns, creative dishes like meatball banh mi sandwiches, and quality noodle soups. The reviewer enthusiastically enjoyed the diverse flavors and creative combinations, particularly praising the texture and taste of the fried buns and the innovative French-Vietnamese fusion approach.
What was great: Crispy roasted whole chicken, light and flaky fried buns, creative Vietnamese-French fusion dishes like the meatball banh mi sandwich, flavorful noodle soups, organic spinach egg noodles
What could improve: Nothing mentioned
The Dishes
The meal began with a show-stopping whole roasted chicken that was crispy on the outside, accompanied by light, flaky, and crispy fried buns with a subtle sweetness. The reviewer pulled off pieces of chicken to dip in hoisin sauce, creating a perfectly balanced bite. Among the dim sum selections were dry shumai filled with shrimp and pork, and steamed shumai that came with banh mi bread. The banh mi itself featured a notably sweet flavor profile that worked beautifully with the meatball filling, creating an inventive Vietnamese-French fusion sandwich experience when dipped in au jus.
The noodle dishes were equally impressive. A beef noodle soup with assorted beef cuts and meatballs was described as the perfect comfort food for a cold day, with warming broth and tender proteins. The dried egg noodles with chicken were served alongside soup, made from 100% organic spinach egg noodles that showcased careful ingredient sourcing. Each dish demonstrated thoughtful preparation and flavor layering.
The Experience
The reviewer visited Mai Phát Mì Gia's second location in Westminster, suggesting an established business with a loyal following. The service was accommodating, with staff helping with the Vietnamese pronunciation on a previous visit, indicating attentive and welcoming service.
Value & Pricing
While specific prices were not mentioned in the transcript, the generous portions including a whole roasted chicken and multiple noodle dishes suggest good value for a complete dining experience.
Notable Moments
Pull off a nice piece of chicken, dip it in the hoisin, and that is just so good.
Cut off a little piece of the meatball, make a sandwich, dip it, Vietnamese French dip with the au jus, meatball sandwich all rolled into one.
This is like the perfect cold day soup right here.
The Verdict
Mai Phát Mì Gia is a must-visit for those seeking creative Vietnamese cuisine with fusion elements. The restaurant excels at combining traditional Vietnamese techniques with innovative presentations, making it ideal for adventurous eaters who appreciate quality ingredients and thoughtful flavor combinations. Whether for comfort food or more inventive dim sum offerings, this restaurant delivers memorable meals worth the visit.