Mot Hai Ba

"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

"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 features 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

"Tucked away in Lakewood, this tiny restaurant serves Vietnamese-inspired fare with a French flare that’s so good that it is where chefs in town go to eat when they eat out. The menu changes regularly and seasonally, and guests are well-advised to make reservations." - Courtney E. Smith

"Famous for grilled lamb neck steak on celery root puree." - Courtney E. Smith

"Chef Peja Krstic has one of the most interesting culinary minds in Dallas. His Lakewood restaurant serves French-Vietnamese fusion, ostensibly, with some dishes that are more obviously one of the other, but even that fusion feels like a limited way to describe the dishes. It also features a heavy Texan influence and features a good amount of seafood from the Northeast. Even the dining room is something between an intimate French bistro (by way of New Orleans) and a homey, family-owned restaurant. It’s Krstic and his particular version of coloring outside the lines more than it’s any one thing." - Courtney E. Smith