Mot Hai Ba
Asian fusion restaurant · Belmont
6047 Lewis St, Dallas, TX 75206
Highlights
French-Vietnamese fusion with garlic noodles & duck meatballs
French-Vietnamese fusion with garlic noodles & duck meatballs
"When a chef opens a buzzy new restaurant on the other side of town from his nearly 10-year-old spot—Mot Hai Ba, a Lakewood neighborhood staple—you’d think the newborn would get all the attention. But Mot Hai Ba is as consistently great today as it was when it was the new kid on the block, a come-as-you-are joint with unusual Vietnamese food from a Serbian chef that’s still special enough for a birthday or anniversary dinner. There are crowdpleasing classics like kimchi foie gras dumplings, garlic noodles, and binchotan-grilled fish, but should you feel a little more adventurous, you might find yourself ordering the escargot bolognese-stuffed agnolotti, because the server’s suggestions haven’t missed all evening." - rosin saez, nick rallo, kevin gray, kevin gray, kevin gray, rosin saez, nick rallo, nick rallo, rosin saez, rosin saez, nick rallo, rosin saez, nick rallo, nick rallo, rosin saez, nick rallo, rosin saez, rosin saez, nick rallo, rosin saez, rosin saez, nick rallo, nick rallo, rosin saez, nick rallo, rosin saez, nick rallo
"When a chef opens a buzzy new restaurant on the other side of town from his nearly 10-year-old spot—Mot Hai Ba, a Lakewood neighborhood staple—you’d think the newborn would get all the attention. But Mot Hai Ba is as consistently great today as it was when it was the new kid on the block, a come-as-you-are joint with unusual Vietnamese food from a Serbian chef that’s still special enough for a birthday or anniversary dinner. There are crowdpleasing classics like kimchi foie gras dumplings, garlic noodles, and binchotan-grilled fish, but should you feel a little more adventurous, you might find yourself ordering the escargot bolognese-stuffed agnolotti, because the server’s suggestions haven’t missed all evening. RESERVE A TABLE WITH RESERVE A TABLE" - Rosin Saez
"Chef Peja Krstic has one of the most interesting culinary minds in Dallas. He serves food influenced by French and Vietnamese flavors and techniques, with some dishes more obviously one than the other. For the past year, though, Krstic has been veering away from those limitations: The menu features a heavy Texas influence and a good amount of seafood from the Northeast, like skin-on Massachusetts black bass caramelized onion and apple chutney or eggplant curry roasted over charcoal. His efforts have been recognized — the Lakewood restaurant earned a Bib Gourmand at the 2024 Texas Michelin ceremony. The dining room atmosphere feels like something between an intimate French bistro by way of New Orleans and a homey, family-owned restaurant. Must-try dish: The garlic noodles, hidden away on the menu as a side, are a crowd favorite." - Courtney E. Smith
"Chef Peja Krstic has one of the most interesting culinary minds in Dallas. His Lakewood restaurant serves French-Vietnamese fusion, with some dishes that are more obviously one than the other. But calling it “fusion” feels like a limited description. The menu also features a heavy Texas influence and a good amount of seafood from the Northeast; the dining room is something between an intimate French bistro by way of New Orleans and a homey, family-owned restaurant." - Courtney E. Smith
"Make a reservation because this tiny spot in Lakewood doesn’t hold too many folks. The great service and dark lighting go a long way towards making a romantic atmosphere, as do the excellent cocktails. Just order carefully because some dishes are spicy." - Courtney E. Smith
