Mai-phi - Southern Pines

I had a great first impression of the place. The beef pho was excellent—not too pricey and not overly salty. It really hit the spot. I’ll definitely be coming back!

As for dietary restrictions, I have a tree nut allergy, and I found plenty of nut-free options on the menu. I felt confident that I could choose a dish that was both safe and delicious!

I ordered the Bulgogi, and while it had a fantastic flavor, it was a bit too spicy for me to handle. I even requested that they leave out the red pepper flakes, but I'm just really sensitive to heat—I can’t even enjoy mild Buffalo wings! My 15-year-old sister tried it and absolutely loved it, saying it wasn't spicy at all and that I was being a bit of a wimp. Next time, I think I’ll go for the Pho Ba or Pho Ga because their Pho is incredible. I also appreciated that the restaurant wasn’t overly busy. The appetizers were delicious and had generous portions!

Very very bad …. This is the second time we went after calling them ahead of time and when we were entering even 45 minutes before there closing time they said sorry we are closing because we were slow …. This is ridiculous behavior …. Never coming back

I am shocked that this place has been here for three years and we never knew! It's a hidden gem! Honestly everything we had was very good but crab Rangoon was extra delicious and the broth for the pho was flavorful on its own. Really glad we won't have to trek to the Fayetteville side for good Pho anymore.