Mai’s Kitchen Menu (Update 2025)
Mai’s Kitchen, a Vietnamese restaurant in Union City, CA, offers a variety of dishes with vegan and vegetarian options. The cozy and casual ambiance makes it perfect for a quiet lunch or dinner. Customers praise the flavorful broth and attentive service. The menu includes noodle soups, spring rolls, banh mi, and rice bowls. Standout items are the lemon soda, pho, and combo plates. The restaurant also serves taro smoothies and traditional nem nuong. Although some reviewers note small portions or wish for more variety in specials, overall, Mai’s Kitchen receives high praise for its quick service and tasty dishes. For a taste of authentic Vietnamese cuisine in a welcoming setting, Mai’s Kitchen is a must-visit spot.
Sandwiches
Mai's Combination Sandwich
Made with sliced cucumbers, pickled daikon radish, carrots, cilantro, and jalapenos.
Ham & Pate Sandwich
Made with sliced cucumbers, pickled daikon radish, carrots, cilantro, and jalapenos.
BBQ Chicken Sandwich
Made with sliced cucumbers, pickled daikon radish, carrots, cilantro, and jalapenos.
BBQ Pork Sandwich
Made with sliced cucumbers, pickled daikon radish, carrots, cilantro, and jalapenos.
Steamed Pork Roll Sandwich
Made with sliced cucumbers, pickled daikon radish, carrots, cilantro, and jalapenos.
Fish Cake Sandwich
Made with sliced cucumbers, pickled daikon radish, carrots, cilantro, and jalapenos.
Grilled Pork Sandwich
Made with sliced cucumbers, pickled daikon radish, carrots, cilantro, and jalapenos.
Grilled Beef Sandwich
Made with sliced cucumbers, pickled daikon radish, carrots, cilantro, and jalapenos.
Egg Sandwich
Made with sliced cucumbers, pickled daikon radish, carrots, cilantro, and jalapenos.
Vegetarian Sandwich
Vegetarian. Made with sliced cucumbers, pickled daikon radish, carrots, cilantro, and jalapenos.
Pho House Special Combination
Rare steak, brisket, tendon, tripe, and beef balls.Consuming raw/undercooked meats or egg may increase your risk of food-borne illness, especially if you have certain medical condition.
Sb Pho Round Eye Steak & Beef Balls
Consuming raw/undercooked meats or egg may increase your risk of food-borne illness, especially if you have certain medical condition.
Round Eye Steak Pho
Consuming raw/undercooked meats or egg may increase your risk of food-borne illness, especially if you have certain medical condition.
Filet Mignon Pho
Consuming raw/undercooked meats or egg may increase your risk of food-borne illness, especially if you have certain medical condition.
Beef Ball Pho
Beef balls and rice noodles in a savory beef broth, garnished with onions, scallions, and cilantro.
Chicken Pho
Tender chicken slices, rice noodles, fresh herbs, and green onions in a savory broth.
Ultimate Seafood
A medley of shrimp, fish balls, and fresh herbs in a savory broth with rice noodles.
Shrimp Pho
Delicate rice noodles in a savory broth, topped with shrimp, fresh cilantro, green onions, and sliced onions.
Bun Rieu Crab Shrimp Noodle Soup
Served with pork, tofu, and tomato.
Beef Stew With Bread
Braised beef stew with carrots, typically served with a side of bread for dipping.
Lemongrass Curry Chicken Noodle
Tender chicken simmered in a lemongrass and curry-infused broth, served over noodles, typically accompanied by aromatic herbs.
Noodle Soup Only
Rice or egg noodles served in a savory broth, typically includes herbs and spices common to Vietnamese cuisine.
Spicy Beef Noodle Soup
Tender beef slices in a rich, spicy broth with rice noodles, garnished with green onions and herbs.
Crispy Special Chicken With Noodles
Crispy chicken served over noodles, typically includes a savory broth and a selection of vegetables for a balanced flavor profile.
Egg Noodle Special Combination
Egg noodle topped with shrimp, pork, imitation crab, and quail eggs in pork broth.
Rice Noodle Special Combination
Rice noodle topped with shrimp, pork, imitation crab, and quail eggs in pork broth.
Noodle Soups
Appetizers
Fresh Spring Rolls
Delicate rice paper rolls filled with shrimp, vermicelli noodles, fresh lettuce, and herbs.
Veggie Spring Roll
Rice paper filled with carrots, cabbage, vermicelli noodles, and tofu, typically served with a peanut dipping sauce.
Grilled Pork Patty Roll
Grilled pork sausage wrapped in rice paper with lettuce, cucumber, carrots, daikon, chives, and mint.
Shredded Pork Roll
Grilled pork roll.
Crispy Chicken Wings
Seasoned with a blend of spices, these crispy chicken wings are fried to a golden brown and served with a tangy dipping sauce.
Deep Fried Egg Roll
Meat and shrimp.
Vietnamese Egg Roll
Veggies only.
Sweet Potato Fries
Crispy and flavorful fries made from sweet potatoes, a delightful twist on a classic favorite.
Garlic Fries
French fries tossed with minced garlic, often garnished with herbs like parsley or basil.
Papaya Salad
Seasonal shredded green papaya topped with shrimp and pork over carrots, onion, and mints in dressings.
Chicken Salad
Tender shredded chicken over cabbage, carrots, onion, and mint topped with peanuts and shallots.
Salad
Vegetarian
Vegetarian Pho Noodle Soup
Tofu, veggie ham, broccoli, cabbages, celery, and carrot. Vegetarian.
Vegetarian Rice
Vegetarian.
Vegetarian Eggroll Vermicelli Noodle
Vegetarian.
Lemongrass Curry Tofu Noodle Soup
Vegetarian.
Stir Fried Tofu
Stir-fried tofu with a medley of vegetables such as broccoli, carrots, and mushrooms, typically seasoned with soy sauce and spices.
Grilled Pork & Egg Roll
Served with rice.
Grilled Pork & Prawn
Served with rice.
Grilled Pork & Shredded Pork
Served with rice.
Shaken Beef
Served with red rice.
Grilled Chicken
Served with rice.
Combination Fried Rice
Aromatic rice stir-fried with shrimp, chicken, beef, and vegetables, garnished with fresh carrot sticks and a broccoli floret.
Rice Plates
Noodle Bowls
Grilled Pork Vermicelli Noodle
Tender grilled pork atop vermicelli noodles, garnished with fresh herbs, shrimp, cucumber, pickled vegetables, and crushed peanuts.
Grilled Chicken Vermicelli Noodle
Grilled chicken served over vermicelli noodles, typically includes lettuce, cucumber, pickled carrots, daikon, fresh herbs, and peanuts, accompanied by a fish sauce dressing.
Grilled Pork And Eggroll Vermicelli
Tender grilled pork, crispy eggroll, vermicelli noodles, fresh lettuce, carrots, cucumbers, and mint.
Grilled Prawn Vermicelli Noodle
Grilled prawns served over vermicelli noodles, typically includes lettuce, bean sprouts, cucumbers, topped with fried onions, and peanuts. Served with a side of house fish sauce.
Grilled Combo Vermicelli Noodle
With grilled pork, prawn and eggroll.
Beef Noodle Stir Fry Jicama
Sliced tender beef sauteed with stir-fried jicama over vermicelli noodles and topped with crushed peanuts, shallots, and Asian greens served with lime chili fish sauce.
Garlic Noodles
Egg noodles sauteed with garlic and butter, often garnished with parmesan cheese and fresh herbs.
Avocado Smoothie
Fresh avocado blended with condensed milk, creating a smooth and creamy texture.
Coconut Smoothie
Blended with real coconut meat, this smoothie typically includes coconut milk for a creamy texture.
Honey Dew Smoothie
Blended fresh honeydew, typically creating a smooth and refreshing drink.
Lychee Smoothie
Blended lychee smoothie, typically includes a base of lychee fruit, often mixed with ice and a hint of sweetener.
Mango Smoothie
Creamy Mango Smoothie: A Velvet Blend of Ripe Mangoes and Yogurt
Strawberry Smoothie
A refreshing blend of ripe strawberries, and creamy yogurt
Taro Smoothie
Blended taro root with a hint of milk, creating a smooth and creamy texture.
Happiness Smoothie
Mango, pineapple, and coconut milk.
Smoothies
Beverages
Vietnamese Iced Coffee
Rich Vietnamese coffee with sweetened condensed milk over ice.
Thai Tea
Creamy and sweet Thai beverage made with black tea, condensed milk, and aromatic spices.
Fresh Orange Juice
Bright, Zesty, and Full of Vitamin C
Vietnamese Lemon Soda
Freshly squeezed lemon juice mixed with soda water, typically includes a hint of sweetness.
Salted Plum Soda
Salted, preserved plum mixed with sweetened soda water.
Orange Lemintrade
A blend of freshly squeezed orange and lemon juices, typically sweetened to create a refreshing sports drink.
Soda Pop
Vietnamese beverages. Choice of Coke, Diet Coke, or Sprite.