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Mot - Mot Hai Ba - Lakewood, Dallas, TX

Mot Hai Ba - Lakewood

4.9
4.9
905 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 23 times today

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

  • 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

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

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  1. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

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    Dined 2 days ago

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    Favorite restaurant in Dallas, hands down.
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    OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    15 reviews

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    15 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our favorite place to go for date night in Dallas. Amazing food (we've had just about everything on the menu), really good wines, great atmosphere, not at all stuffy. First timers: try the rice cakes and garlic noodles. The kimchee and foie gras dumplings and whole branzino are recent favorites. Menu rotates so there's always something new to try. Fantastic restaurant!
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    OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and atmosphere.
  4. J

    Jacob

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Exceptional food and service - one of the best restaurants in DFW and Texas.
  5. P

    Pana

    Dallas

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, better service, fun and friendly atmosphere! Can’t wait to go again.
  6. G

    Gail

    Dallas

    64 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    64 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is consistently good and service top notch. The bar tender gives special attention to each fantastic drink. While it may seem close quarters, you can easily have a private conversation undisturbed. You have the ingredients for a fantastic evening.
  7. LJ

    LesleyJ

    Dallas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    The food presentation was beautiful and artfully prepared. It felt like a swanky hidden gem tucked onto a Lakewood sidestreet. Great for date night or a meal with close friends. We will be back!
  8. RR

    RedRidingHood

    Dallas

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Exquisite, chef-run, quality ingredients and execution. Small, quaint setting, excellent service. Amazingly different combinations of ingredients- not too exotic-that make your tastebuds melt in ecstasy.
  9. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is always delicious sometimes to a surprising degree. The service is on point but not too officious. I am such a fan!
  10. SG

    SandyG

    Dallas

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were so greatful to the team for accomodating our guests. They told us they were not able to come due to a family emergency, but then showed at the last minute. This team got us a table for 4 and took such good care of us. Thanks so much. As usual the food was so delish and the service even more amazing. If that's possible. We were nice and toasty on your patio too. Thanks!!
  11. CM

    ChrisM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding. Started with the Banh Bao and it was fantastic - it would be great to split for two - it's two very filling buns - one each would be enough - be sure to get the spicy sauce on the side. Then I had the Shaking Beef - very good - and a side of garlic noodles as recommended by my server who never steered me wrong. Very enjoyable, good crowd, good music. Will repeat.
  12. JV

    JayV

    London

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Innovative menu with creative Vietnamese inspired food. Owner/Chef, Peru is very hands on and meets with all guests
  13. DS

    DougS

    Dallas

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 2, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    The menu was eclectic, and the food was delicious. The outdoor dining was delightful. However, the portions are pretty small for the prices.
  14. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food and great people working there.
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    OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Once again, exceptional! One of the best in Dallas, and they never fail to deliver, never had an off night. The cocktails are perfection - fresh, natural, refreshing, perfectly balanced. And every dish is so well constructed. Loved every bite.
  16. JM

    JanM

    Dallas

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sat at the bar and had so much fun! Great food— loved everything we ordered!
  17. SR

    SallyR

    Vancouver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Attentive server, excellent food. Love the feel of the place and the inventive menu. The flavors of the dishes are complex and delicious. The scallops, the garlic noodles, crabmeat with cucumbers are my favorites but I loved everything else I tasted too! A++ top to bottom
  18. G

    Glen

    Dallas

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful cocktails and Dinner. We order several different plates and shared: tempura chard was prefect and of course Shaking beef, dumplings and the chocolate cake
  19. CK

    CindyK

    Dallas

    44 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Overall, great dinner! Sommelier, wait staff,appetizers entrées,wine, cocktails were all excellent. Love the small cozy atmosphere. Curry chicken dish and garlic noodles main entrees and tuna cucumber and Kim chi Gruyère fritters appetizers are definitely must haves! Will be returning!
  20. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible, as always.
  21. RA

    RositaA

    Dallas

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Another successful party of four at Mot Hai Ba, where a conversation is possible, food is delightful, and service is excellent. I Miss the spring rolls that were the best in the city and the ice creams that were astonishing, and I love the addition of non-alcoholic beer.
  22. WP

    WesleyP

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Mot Hai Ba is one of our favorite local spots - though we also think it's destination worthy! The seasonal menu changes regularly (yay!) But when we can, we almost always order the Banh Bao or the Rice Cakes to start. Dinner options are always fantastic - highly recommend any of their fish, and also the Chicken Curry and Shaking Beef are favorites. Interesting cocktails, too. Service is attentive, kind.
  23. JU

    JaclynU

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love this Lakewood treasure! Amazing Chef and the staff is wonderful. Food is always amazing.
  24. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Incredible meal! Each dish was better than the one before! There were only 2 of us but we managed to try a nice variety from the menu: the Vietnamese Rice Cake with Shrimp; the Tuna and Cucumber; the Fried Avocado Salad; Shaking Beef; Seared Scallops; Garlic Noodles; and finally, an incredibly delicious chocolate cake with toasted hazelnuts. The food was unbelievably delicious, fresh and perfectly seasoned and spiced. We absolutely loved the meal - one of the best we've had in a long time. (I woke up thinking about those garlic noodles!) We cannot wait to return!
  25. s

    sag1

    Dallas

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2022

    overall5food5service3ambience4
    Amazingly delicious and creative viet influenced cuisine
  26. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Waiter was great and really sold it for me. Terrific place for a date night
  27. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    43 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was absolutely delicious! So creative and beautifully presented. One of our favorite dining experiences.
  28. RR

    RaineyResident

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service
  29. L

    Luvmomos

    Dallas

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was outstanding!
  30. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ate at the bar. Fantastic service, food and specialty drinks! Branzino was fabulous.
  31. CC

    CharlesC

    Dallas

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Warm and intimate restaurant. Creative menu well executed. Everything was absolutely delicious. Looking forward to returning soon!
  32. M

    Movieforce

    Dallas

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife and I often celebrate birthdays and anniversaries at MOT HAI BA, we love it so much we decided to just go more often. the best food. the best service. one the best Branzinos i've ever had. Don't pass up the shaking beef either. a true Dallas Gem this place.
  33. E

    Erin

    Orange County

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have never had a less than fantastic meal here. Trudy took great care of us and we loved every moment!
  34. SL

    SusanL

    Dallas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Have dined here two times. Both times have been excellent. But this second visit, our server, Ashley, was outstanding. She helpfully guided us through menu selections, and every portion of the meal was spectacular -- from the special cocktail, through entree. This is one of my new very favorite places to dine. The stuffed squash blossoms in summer months or its equivalent, Swiss chard rolls should not be missed. Also the fried avocado salad or the Chicken curry, or the Shaking Beef.
  35. J

    Joesoccer09

    Cincinnati

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2022

    overall2food5service5ambience4
    When we arrived at the restaurant, the manager informed us that another group was taking longer than expected to finish dinner. She offered our group of 4 some drinks to enjoy outside while waiting for our table to be ready. After a great dinner, we received the bill and we’re shocked that the restaurant opted to charge us for the drinks we received for waiting longer than expected. All of the dishes and drinks were fantastic, but we left disappointed from a service aspect something that was implied to be taken care of we ended up being charged for.
  36. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Great food, ambiance and service!
  37. C

    Colby

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very creative and delicious food. Service was outstanding.
  38. RZ

    RZFoodie

    Dallas

    36 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Every dish was carefully, creatively and perfectly executed. It was a thrill to the tastebuds. Service was personal and delightful. Thinisna real gem and a standout amidst a sea of very good, but largely predictable restaurants in DFW.
  39. E

    Exqw

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful as usual 🤗
  40. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best spot in Dallas! Oysters are on another level.

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 905 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 23 times today
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

  • 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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