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Mot - Mot Hai Ba - Lakewood, Dallas, TX

Mot Hai Ba - Lakewood

4.9
4.9
1064 Reviews
$31 to $50
Vietnamese
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

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 27 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • 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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Peja Krstic
  • 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

Experiences

  • New Years Eve

    $120.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2023 only
    Ring in the New Year at Mot Hai Ba with a special 4 course menu @ $120 pp + wine pairing @ $55pp featuring some of your new favorites, some of the classics you've been missing, and some new items prepared only for this special evening! Course options can be reviewed at our website www.mothaibadallas.com / Menus / NYE Please be aware, our regular menu will not be available this particular evening. We look forward to celebrating with you!

What 1,064 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
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Dallas - Fort Worth

    Best Overall

  • Dallas - Fort Worth

    Best Food

  • Dallas - Fort Worth

    Innovative

  • Dallas

    Best Overall

  • Dallas

    Best Food

  • Dallas

    Best Service

  • Dallas

    Best Value

  • Dallas

    Innovative

  • Dallas

    Neighborhood gem

1,064 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mot Hai Ba was an exquisite experience. The ambience is very cute and intimate. The location is small but I think it makes it more special. The food was amazing. I would recommend this place to any and everyone. we got the oysters, the buns, short rib, garlic noodles and the Himachi (fish). Everything was out of this world especially the oysters and the garlic noodles. The specialty cocktails were also really great. Pretty pricey but I think you get what you paid for.

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  2. Karima

    Dallas

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    a local favorite of ours, we always keep coming back!

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  3. DebiB

    Tucson

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My number one favorite restaurants in Dallas! A true hidden gem; the food is amazing, flavors are wonderful and staff always helpful and nice. A great atmosphere, small and intimate. Great choices to sit at the small bar, restaurant seating or outside on the covered patio. You won't be disappointed. The tempura swiss chard is full of flavor, steamed buns to die for and the market fresh grilled oysters are the BEST!! And those are just the starters!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    London

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and wine! We sat outside and it was cozy with the heat lamps. Recommend the kimchi and Gruyère fritters and dingac wine to start!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the food and style, recently found the restaurant and glad I did, I’ll be back.

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  6. Thk22

    Dallas

    98 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    98 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mot Hai Ba is one of our go to restaurants and it always delivers. Last night we had short ribs, garlic noodles, chicken curry, scallops and branzino. Each entree was outstanding and comes highly recommended. Lack of parking is becoming an issue but this restaurant is truly outstanding.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always amazed at everything at MHB 😉. Cozy, quality and excellent service. Thank you all

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  8. GermanO

    Dallas

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing. Pure perfection. One of the best meals I ever had.

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  9. SROD

    Dallas

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Their food, drinks and service are always impeccable. We had the Shaking Beef and the Short Rib- both beautiful dishes. Our waiter, Michael, was so helpful in pointing out the best wine pairings as well. Lovely date night dinner!

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  10. EricP

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    The patio it’s just not the best place to have your dinner there. It’s very low rent. but the food is great and that’s why I keep going back even have to sit in that horrible patio.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Corpus Christi

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food flavors and combinations that were truly amazing. Everything from our appetizers to dessert were unique and flavor adventures. Our server, Judd, and the entire team made the whole dining experience exceptional. We will be back again soon.

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  12. BradW

    Dallas

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best little spots in town. I’ve never had a bad dish here, and the garlic noodles cannot be skipped on any visit. Service is always attentive, drinks creative and tasty, and the food is inventive. I’m so happy I live within walking distance, and I’ll keep going back.

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  13. JennB

    Dallas

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Probably my favorite restaurant in Dallas. Great food and service with cozy vibes

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  14. DallasLobster

    Dallas

    69 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    69 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant was packed on a rainy Thursday night and with good reason- the food, service and ambiance were top notch. We had the day boat scallops and the grilled lamb neck, new dishes to us, and both were delicious and satisfying. We also shared the garlic noodles, which are a must-order. The wine suggestions were perfect, and the service from Judd was well-timed and informative. If you have not tried Mot Hai Ba, you are missing one of the gems of Dallas.

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  15. Rpas

    Dallas

    47 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Pomegranate margarita is awesome. Always get the tuna and cucumber salad. Had leeks with crab- excellent and another fish dish that was excellent. Always great drinks, food, and service. One of my favorite restaurants in Dallas

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfection! Cozy atmosphere. Delicious and beautiful food!

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  17. KaseyW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing! The leek rigatoni was absolutely perfect and the chocolate cake is not to be missed. Wonderful date night spot.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Interesting thoughtfully presented dishes and a very knowledgeable staff. Our waiter went above and beyond to help us navigate the menu.

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  19. ShannonF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Brought some friends who had never been and they loved it. Sat on the patio and at one point the music above our heads got gradually really loud. I ended up going to the bar and asking about turning it down..... he assured me he had it and by the time I got back to the table, it was definitely fixed.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and ambiance was amazing! Our server Tom was extremely accommodating as well as polite and helpful with giving us suggestions and cocktail pairings.

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  21. RichardJ

    Dallas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is one of our favorite places in Dallas. Excellent food with knowledgeable staff.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service! The staff here is so kind and knowledgeable

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Garlic Noodle were so delicious. Michael delivered exceptional service. Great experience!!!

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  24. Wineauxwashisnamo

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The only reason I gave a 4 on service was that my server forgot two items that we ordered but it was something I didn't want to make a big deal out of. He was very nice and we had such a wonderful food experience and we don't like to complain. The food here is AMAZING and very adventurous. We have been many times and will be back many more. It's a must go and a top culinary destination in Dallas. Cozy and intimate setting for a date but could be great for a small group as well.

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  25. MsKT

    Austin

    47 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great when I get a chance to go. The staff is wonderful and the food is spectacular.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 10, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service. We were celebrating my fiancé’s birthday and the restaurant made it even more pleasant by bringing the best White Chocolate Tiramisu, as a celebration gift!

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  27. Veuxdeux

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious full of complex flavor as usual. Fantastic drinks and a 80s place list to boot.

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  28. emilyr

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is incredible and every time we go there’s something new and exciting to try. Cocktails are seasonal and fun. Always get the garlic noodles, as a treat.

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  29. dallasdiner

    Dallas

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 4, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Top notch service Incredible flavors Would recommend

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Neighborhood gem doesn’t come close to describing it. This is a phenomenal restaurant.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, our dinner at Mot Hai Ba was fabulous! We went early - 5:15 - which is our favorite time to dine out in a small (3) group. Most restaurants are less packed and thus quieter at this early time, service is generally top notch, and specials are always available. All true at Mot Hai Ba. We were pleased to find Rose' Cava available, and enjoyed that with the Squash Blossoms and the Peach & Grilled Lettuce Salad. Two diners enjoyed the Day Boat Scallops with sides of rice and Chili Bok Choy, while the other diner had Shaking Beef and Garlic Noodles. We finished our meal by sharing the chocolate cake. Everything was absolutely delicious! Not a misstep anywhere! Our waiter was attentive but did not hover, and even blessed us with an extra order of garlic noodles to take home. We will return!

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Salt Lake City

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just fantastic! Really creative food and great service. Really refreshing to have a server really know their menu. We will go again

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mot Hai Ba never disappoints and always exceeds our expectations. The food is incredible, we try something new every time and are continually surprised at how delicious it is….. and the service is even better. Juliana has the best recommendations and doesn’t miss a beat. Thanks Mot Hai Ba for yet another amazing meal.

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  34. SharonS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Small but very inviting and relaxed. Food was delicious and the service impeccable. I will happily dine there again.

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  35. AlyssaAW

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite restaurant in Dallas. Never disappoints. Super accommodating of dietary restrictions, and the service is always attentive without being intrusive. Michael did a great job taking care of us, and we plan to go back….again and again.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic experience. Great food. Every dish was a surprise. I was torn about writing about this place because I would rather it doesn’t get over crowded. - Definitely a secret tip!

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  37. MonicaF

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a fabulous place! The food was amazing and our server Juliana was the best. She was knowledgeable about the menu and was able to make great recommendations. We'll definitely be back.

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    116 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    116 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food - I was pleasantly surprised by the interesting way Vietnamese food was elevated by the French inspired spices - will go again

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  39. GreggC

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Masterful main dishes., oysters on the appetizer menu are addictive.... cocktails were original and refreshing. well done!

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  40. CynthiaF

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mot Hai Ba never disappoints! Music, Waiters, Vibe and obviously the food...all on point!!!

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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 1064 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 27 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Mot Hai Ba - Lakewood

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
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • 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
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