Mot Hai Ba - Lakewood

Name: Mot Hai Ba - Lakewood
Address: 6047 Lewis St, Dallas, TX, United States, 75206
Telephone: (214) 826-0968
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.9

4.9

856 Reviews

$31 to $50

Vietnamese

Top Tags:

Mot Hai Ba has been an East Dallas staple since 2013, offering a seasonal menu inspired by locally sourced farms and ingredients, as well as influences from France, Asia & Italy.
Our original location in Lakewood offers a cozy, intimate dining room, and a lovely enclosed patio for your enjoyment.

Due to our limited seating capacity we ask that guests adhere to the following reservation timeframes:
parties of 1 to 2 guests - 1 hour 45 minutes .
2 to 4 guests - 2 hours .
5 guests and up - 2.5 hours .

Parties of 5 and larger must call the restaurant to reserve, as a credit card hold will be required.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 7, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(214) 826-0968

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Vietnamese, Asian, French
Hours of operation
Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(214) 826-0968
Website
http://www.mothaibadallas.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Peja Krstic

Location
6047 Lewis St, Dallas, TX 75206
Neighborhood
Lakewood / White Rock Lake
Cross street
Skillman
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

Featured in

The Best Restaurants in Dallas

Popular dishes

Crispy Vietnamese Rice Cake
Shitake, sprout, scallion, lettuce, herbs, nuoc cham sauce. Choice of
- Shrimp$17.00
- Tofu$16.00
Squash Blossoms$16.00
Pork and prawn, Viet herbs, tempura fried
Ginger Lemongrass Grilled Octopus$19.00
Fingerling potatoes, cucumber, green tomato nuoc cham, toum
Bánh Bao$17.00
Steamed buns filled with braised brisket, topped with shallot marmalade and crispy shallots
Tuna & Cucumber$20.00
Yellowfin tuna from the coast of New jersey and beautiful crunchy cucumbers are tossed in a la minute mortar and pestle dressing of ginger, garlic, lime leaf, lime juice, with a hint of Asian herbs and toasted sesame
Kimchi and Gruyère Rice Fritters$14.00
Confit garlic humus, lemon, toasted sesame
Market Fresh Oysters
Grilled lightly over charcoal with brown butter cham and crispy shallots
- ea$4.00

Entrées

Day Boat Scallops$32.00
New Bedford, Ma scallops with seared golden crust, Texas corn chowder, la ratte potatoes, celery, zucchini, red peppers, with dill and lemon zest
Leek Rigatoni$25.00
Spinach brown butter sauce, roast ginger seasoned crab in confit garlic vinaigrette, coriander schmaltz, crispy garlic
Shaking Beef$39.00
Angus tenderloin, soy vinaigrette, pickled red onion, charred tomatoes, watercress
Vietnamese Chicken Curry$28.00
Crispy skin chicken ballotine, seasoned rice, roasted beet slaw
Sakura Pork Rib$29.00
Japanese Sakura pork short rib grilled slow over charcoal, set over roasted honey crisp apples and paired with apple and radish salad
Whole Branzino$38.00
Grilled branzino with ginger and lemongrass nuoc cham served with celery, scallion and peppers
Eggplant Curry$24.00
Charcoal roasted japanese eggplant, mushrooms, cauliflower, bok choy, taro root, tofu, lime, chili
Kimchi and Foie Gras Dumplings$36.00
House made kimchi and foie gras dumplings with warm compote of D'anjou pears cooked in pear vinaigrette untill caramelized then topped with A5 wagyu ribeye and finished table side with a drop of sizzling and perfumy beef pho tallow

Salads & Seasonal

Stuffed Pepper$16.00
Coal roasted & pickled wax peppers, filled with scallionorange duck, lightly fried in curry spiced dredge, finished with bonito sauce and mint balm oil
Watermelon Salad$15.00
Comeback creek farm tomatoes, watermelon and gilled cauliflower, dressed in anise & mint vinaigrette
Blue Crab Salad$20.00
English cucumber, baby bok choy and lime tossed in lime vinaigrette and topped with crab
Peach & Grilled Lettuce Salad$18.00
Chili whipped ricotta, lemongrass peaches, grilled baby lettuce, marinated cucumbers, mint balm oil, fresh mint balm, dark roasted hazlenuts, finished with charred ginger honey syrup and maldon salt
Fried Avocado Salad$14.00
Crunchy and refreshing salad of bartlet pears, green mango and jicama is tossed in a lemon nuoc cham and toasted sesame then topped with fried Tx avocado half glazed in spicy honey-cham glaze

Accompaniments

Jasmine Rice$3.00
Vermicelli Rice Noodles$3.00
Garlic Noodles$9.00
Grilled Mixed Mushrooms$10.00
Chili Bok Choy$8.00
Grilled Broccolini$9.00

Dessert

Buttermilk Beignets$9.00
Spiced sugar, chocolate ganache, coconut crème
Coconut Lemongrass Panna Cotta$12.00
Coconut milk, orange marmalade, chocolate peanut crumble

Bar

Cocktails

Fair Weather Friend$15.00
Apple infused bourbon, allspice dram, oolong tea, honey, lemon
Le Sang$13.00
Gin, turmeric, celery, lime
Dua Dua$15.00
Lime leaf rum, ginger, lime, pineapple, coconut milk
Rootberry$15.00
Strawberry mint vodka, ginger beer, lime
Hen+Hive$14.00
Gin, Chili Liqueur, citrus, honey, Thai chili
Wheytini$17.00
Cassia bark & orange infused mezcal, house made whey, honey, lemon, egg white
5 Spice Old Fashioned$15.00
Japanese Whiskey, 5 spice, cane syrup, bitters

Beer

Buy a round of beer for the kitchen $12

Kirin Ichiban - Pilsner$7.00
Spaten - Premium Lager$6.00
Kronenbourg - 1664 Lager$6.00
Eggenberg - Helle Weizen Wheat Beer$9.00
Oxbow Brewing - Zeit Pils$12.00
American Solera - Ambient Kolsch$7.00
Fair State - Side Pull Czech-style Pale Lager$9.00
Jester King - Audio Palette$30.00
Fair State - Big Doinks IPA$6.00
Untitled Art - Hazy IIPA$14.00
Stone Brewing - Delicious IPA$7.00
Fair State - Serious Leisure Guava Lime Sour
- 16oz$12.00
Odell - 90 Shilling, Amber Ale$7.00
Athletic Brewing - Run Wild IPA (NA)$6.00

Wine by the Glass

Sparkling

Bonnamy Cremant de Loire Brut Rose, Loire, France NV$14.00
Comte de Galeran Blanc, Mauzac, Limoux, France$13.00

White

Corbielleres, Sauvignon Blanc, Touraine, France 2019
- 5oz$13.00
- 12oz$28.00
- Bottle$59.00
Geyerhof, Gruner Veltliner, Kremstal, Austria 2019
- 5oz$15.00
- 12oz$32.00
- Bottle$64.00
Nobleman, Picpoul Blanc, Texas Hill Country, 2020
- 5oz$15.00
- 12oz$33.00
- Bottle$66.00
Rubia 'Oakless', Chardonnay, Napa, California 2019
- 5oz$16.00
- 12oz$36.00
- Bottle$72.00

Rose

Philippe et Sylvain Ravier, Gamay, Savoie, France 2021
- 5oz$12.00
- 12oz$26.00
- Bottle$52.00

Red

Robert Schatlze, Pinot Noir, Baden, Germany 2017
- 5oz$15.00
- 12oz$33.00
- Bottle$66.00
Domaine de la Guicharde, Mourvedre-Syrah-Grenache, Cote du Rhone, France 2019
- 5oz$14.00
- 12oz$34.00
- Bottle$68.00
I Lauri, Montepulciano, Abruzzo, Italy
- 5oz$12.00
- 12oz$26.00
- Bottle$52.00
Closilo, Cabernet, Western Cape, South Africa 2020
- 5oz$12.00
- 12oz$26.00
- Bottle$52.00

Sake

Shirataki Shuzo, Junmai Ginjo, Niigata, Japan (720ml)$15.00
Shirataki Shuzo, Uonuma, Noujun Junmai, Niigata, Japan
- 300ml$42.00

What 856 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Dallas - Fort Worth
Best Overall
Dallas - Fort Worth
Best Food
Dallas
Best Overall
Dallas
Best Food
Dallas
Best Service
Dallas
Fit for Foodies

Sort by

Filters

OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
overall5food5service5ambience5
The friendliest staff, the small gem of a restaurant, and the FOOD! It was amazing!!
E
Elajay
Dallas
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined today
overall5food5service5ambience5
A truly memorable meal. I was there with two friends and every dish was inventive and delicious. Cannot wait to go back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
This restaurant is always an amazing experience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our new favorite place! Hurry in while the rice cakes are on the menu!
t
txmermaid
Dallas
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love the variety of offerings here, which change and keep the menu interesting. The combinations of flavors will give your tastebuds a tasty buzz. The staff are kind and attentive. Good wine list.
L
Lindsy
Dallas
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Phenomenal food and service!! Everything was insanely tasty. This is one of our favorite spots in Dallas now!
MM
MariaM
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food exquisite, so fresh and delicious. The service extraordinary and friendly and the atmosphere of the restaurant so peaceful.
M
Milam
London
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Brie was an exceptional server—so informative and easy going. The food never disappoints, vibes are always on-point, and I just wish I had more space in my stomach to eat more! Will be back soon.
WB
WillB
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 22, 2022
overall4food5service1ambience5
Overall great food. Experience was wonderful until they charged my future father-in-law $2.00 for ice. Not rice… a cube of ice. Manager explained to us that it is their policy and that it was not a mistake. Waiter offered a “whiskey ice” without telling us it cost more. Weird move. Besides that it was great.
Mot Hai Ba - LakewoodResponded on July 30, 2022Good day sir, we just want to clarify once more the reason for the extra charge on beverage in question. When a spirit is ordered 'on the rocks' with no mixers, etc. A larger pour is given. The typical pour for a cocktail is 1.5 ounces of liquor, whereas the 'rocks pour' is 2 ounces. Hence the extra charge (which was explained at the table the night of your visit). Our apologies for the miscommunication and for the dissatisfaction it has caused.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic food, knowledgeable staff, great atmosphere
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dallas
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My absolute favorite restaurant in Dallas and particularly in my neighborhood. Proud to live so close to such a charming, delicious funky little spot. Thank you Mot Hai Ba! Your service is impeccable and your food is to die for!
E
Exqw
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Just an absolutely wonderful place. Service is terrific and food is incredible.
c
cindy
Dallas
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The seating has changed since covid. It's nice and more seating, but miss the quaint stools and shared tables; however, quality/service is still AMAZING. Everything was as tasty as always and presentation is perfect. Servers are very well trained and knowlegable of entire menu. It's one of our fav places for date night. Unique, charming, great quality...hope it never goes away!
TC
TheCentralScrutinizer
Birmingham
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
All tasty! From the dependables like the Tuna&Cucumber appetizer and garlic noodles, to the seasonal specials. Fresh and delicious. Something for everyone. Very small venue. Give it a go!
MM
MariaM
Dallas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 18, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
The food and service are amazing. I personally love the fusion of different tastes in every dish, the freshness in each ingredient and the creative in flavors and dishes.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dallas
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A perfect meal. Terrific service, deeeeeelicious food.
J
Joelle
Dallas
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My friend and I managed to snag a reservation for dinner this past Saturday night on the patio. It was insanely hot out but they had fans, which provided a little relief. We started with the bahn bao and the oysters, which were outrageous! The entrees didn’t disappoint either. We split the Vietnamese chicken curry and the Sakura Pork Rib. The chicken melted in your mouth and that curry sauce with the rice is so tasty!! The ribs are a must!! Oh - and don’t leave without an order of the garlic noodles. We both couldn’t stop talking about how flavorful and delicious the noodles were. We finished off the night with the coconut lemongrass panna cotta, which was light and refreshing. Best of all, the service was phenomenal! Our server, Sabrina, made such great recommendations, which made deciding on what to order so much easier. I will 100% be back here soon!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It is the best restaurant in Texas.
R
Roxanne
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Mot Hai Ba is exquisite in every sense of the word!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Highly recommend the Leek Rigatoni and Kimich and Foie Gras Dumplings off the entrees. Seasonal coal roasted wax pepper was sublime along with the garlic noodles as staters. Service was quick and attentive. 10/10.
S
Soulero
Dallas
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on July 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfection!
KW
KarenW
Dallas
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on July 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a great find! The food is unique and delicious, and the restaurant's character - a small, local, neighborhood place - is wonderful. The dumplings were amazing! We will definitely be back!
JU
JoeU
Central Coast
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on July 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Terrific food and service.....lovely team, including Chef.....bit noisy and casual ambiance for the pricing
ML
MichaelL
Dallas
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on July 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
This was our 3rd visit. We have yet to have just a good meal - they have all been stunning! We have lived in Dallas for over 40 years and this little gem is in our top 15 of all time. It's challenging to be social when eating the food, the subtlety of the flavors shows up in layers and you don't want to miss a thing. The staff is very hepful and efficient and the wines/ beers pair well with the food. Extraordinary, imaginative cuisine. A Dallas treasure!
G
Glen
Dallas
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Squash blossoms, shanking beef and the fired pepper, kimchi dumplings for the table of 4 and everything was incredible. Can’t wait to go back. I have never been disappointed
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dallas
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best food in town. So unique and flavorful. Staff is very friendly and professional.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Father’s Day
DF
DallasFoodie
Dallas
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on June 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
A hidden gem with creative Vietnamese cuisine of prepared fresh items found nowhere else in Dallas
E
Eloi
Dallas
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was delicious! There are many vegetarian and vegan options. Cocktails are excellent.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dallas
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfecto! Thank you for a fabulous experience.
D
Dave
Dallas
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 23, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Loved the place, service, food. Items ordered by us were a bit spicy.
B
Baxter
Dallas
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A truly exceptional dinner at the best restaurant in Dallas
M
Meatloaf
Dallas
217 reviews
vip
5.0
217 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic food. Very unique and special.
F
Foodie24
Dallas
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great service! and awesome neighborhood restaurant! I would highly recommend Mot Hai Ba...
PR
PRW95
New York Area
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 15, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience3
appetizers are amazing
S
Spoyo1234
Dallas
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on June 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always the Best! Great neighborhood spot! Chef Peja is seriously one of the most talented Chefs here in Dallas. I’m in the industry and HIGHLY recommend!!
SF
SFDiner
San Francisco
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is one of my favorites restaurants. Scallops with fresh corn were perfectly cooked. My friend's pork was so tender it fell off the bone. I loved the pear sake cocktail. Everything was so delicious!
t
txmermaid
Dallas
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We always love eating at Mot Hai Ba! The chef is so talented in creating flavorful, often unusual dishes, with an Asian slant. Last night the Tuna Crudo and the fried Stuffed Squash Blossoms were outstanding. The garlic noodles are stand alone good—and addictive. Nice wine list. Attractive and quietly sophisticated decor. A winner!
R
Rpas
Dallas
39 reviews
vip
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Cocktails were excellent. Highly recommend the squash blossoms, the beets, and the pasta with crab. All amazing and very unique
TA
ToniA
Atlanta
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was as fabulous as ever. Unbelievable flavors. Our waiter, Raza, was so knowledgeable and helpful. Can't wait to go back.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Mot Hai Ba - Lakewood offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (214) 826-0968.

Mot Hai Ba - Lakewood is rated 4.9 stars by 856 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 7, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(214) 826-0968

6047 Lewis St, Dallas, TX 75206

Additional information

Cross street
Skillman
Neighborhood
Lakewood / White Rock Lake
Hours of operation
Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Cuisines
Vietnamese, Asian, French
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Peja Krstic
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

Website
http://www.mothaibadallas.com/
Phone number
(214) 826-0968

Featured in

The Best Restaurants in Dallas

Mot Hai Ba - Lakewood

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

The Best Restaurants in Dallas

Garlic Noodles

Kimchi and Foie Gras Dumplings

Tuna &amp Cucumber

Starters

Crispy Vietnamese Rice Cake

Squash Blossoms$16.00

Ginger Lemongrass Grilled Octopus$19.00

Bánh Bao$17.00

Tuna & Cucumber$20.00

Kimchi and Gruyère Rice Fritters$14.00

Market Fresh Oysters

Entrées

Day Boat Scallops$32.00

Leek Rigatoni$25.00

Shaking Beef$39.00

Vietnamese Chicken Curry$28.00

Sakura Pork Rib$29.00

Whole Branzino$38.00

Eggplant Curry$24.00

Kimchi and Foie Gras Dumplings$36.00

Salads & Seasonal

Stuffed Pepper$16.00

Watermelon Salad$15.00

Blue Crab Salad$20.00

Peach & Grilled Lettuce Salad$18.00

Fried Avocado Salad$14.00

Accompaniments

Jasmine Rice$3.00

Vermicelli Rice Noodles$3.00

Garlic Noodles$9.00

Grilled Mixed Mushrooms$10.00

Chili Bok Choy$8.00

Grilled Broccolini$9.00

Dessert

Buttermilk Beignets$9.00

Coconut Lemongrass Panna Cotta$12.00

Bar

Cocktails

Fair Weather Friend$15.00

Le Sang$13.00

Dua Dua$15.00

Rootberry$15.00

Hen+Hive$14.00

Wheytini$17.00

5 Spice Old Fashioned$15.00

Beer

Kirin Ichiban - Pilsner$7.00

Spaten - Premium Lager$6.00

Kronenbourg - 1664 Lager$6.00

Eggenberg - Helle Weizen Wheat Beer$9.00

Oxbow Brewing - Zeit Pils$12.00

American Solera - Ambient Kolsch$7.00

Fair State - Side Pull Czech-style Pale Lager$9.00

Jester King - Audio Palette$30.00

Fair State - Big Doinks IPA$6.00

Untitled Art - Hazy IIPA$14.00

Stone Brewing - Delicious IPA$7.00

Fair State - Serious Leisure Guava Lime Sour

Odell - 90 Shilling, Amber Ale$7.00

Athletic Brewing - Run Wild IPA (NA)$6.00

Wine by the Glass

Sparkling

Bonnamy Cremant de Loire Brut Rose, Loire, France NV$14.00

Comte de Galeran Blanc, Mauzac, Limoux, France$13.00

White

Corbielleres, Sauvignon Blanc, Touraine, France 2019

Geyerhof, Gruner Veltliner, Kremstal, Austria 2019

Nobleman, Picpoul Blanc, Texas Hill Country, 2020

Rubia 'Oakless', Chardonnay, Napa, California 2019

Rose

Philippe et Sylvain Ravier, Gamay, Savoie, France 2021

Red

Robert Schatlze, Pinot Noir, Baden, Germany 2017

Domaine de la Guicharde, Mourvedre-Syrah-Grenache, Cote du Rhone, France 2019