Food is delicious, but we recently were told that all the curry has fish sauce in it, even though the menu explicitly states they have vegetarian options and we were told in previous visits that it was vegan.Great waiters, great staff. Not their fault. But it is an allergy concern and we ate it under false expectations multiple times, can also be bad for religious dietary restrictions.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Jarrod Taylor
Came here four weeks ago with my wife and two kids. The server put in our appetizer but forgot to put in our mains. We sat for an hour and ten minutes until we finally asked and she realized the mistake. Rare night out for a family with young children ruined through subpar service. They weren't even busy!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Alan Ballard
This establishment offers a delightful dining experience for those seeking an exquisite sushi meal. The seafood is impeccably fresh, while the appetizers are delectable in taste. The service provided is commendable, and the ambiance exudes a charming and intimate atmosphere. I highly recommend this establishment to those in search of exceptional Asian cuisine in the Richmond, Virginia area. I personally look forward to returning in the future!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi
Daniel Dat N.
Visited Mayu Sushi and Thai to celebrate my cousin's white coat ceremony. While the customer service was passable, I was disappointed by the staggered delivery of our food. Each of the five members in our party received their dishes at different times, resulting in one cousin being the last to eat while the rest of us finished our meals. The sushi, despite being overpriced, failed to impress; it fell short compared to even store-bought varieties. Opting for the Big 3 with eel and salmon sashimi left much to be desired. However, the Curry Dumplings stood out as a flavorful highlight, boasting ample meat and savory goodness. Perhaps the Thai cuisine fares better, but overall, I'm unlikely to return.
Marina B.
This is by far the best sushi and Thai place in Richmond. Highly recommend the curry dumplings, Bangkok chicken, and any of the sushi. Even the wonton soup is elevated. Prices are super reasonable for the area and comparative to other similar restaurants (you'd pay the same or less as Lucky AF but this is way more quality. The service is good but can be slow sometimes (they're just busy ok).
Bethany B.
I am in love with Mayu, not only is the service fantastic, the food is on another level. They are on top of the sushi game in town and I would highly recommend!
Annie B.
We stopped in here on Saturday for a bite, finally! I had walked by it in Carytown a couple times. It's a beautiful space, and quite roomy. We were seated by the host who also acted as our waiter. She gave us a lot of time to think and we ordered the karuma roll, pineapple fried rice and wonton soup. Everything was delicious! It is definitely a casual place. You pay up at the host stand, we never got a drink menu, and there was only the one server, the host, and one runner. By the time we were eating, all of the tables were filled up. I appreciated that they had green apple candy up at the front like a mint. It was delicious. Definitely check this place out if you haven't!
Nel M.
Today was our first time to visit Richmond and we were so disappointed that the first restaurant we went to served terrible Thai food. It had to be the worst Thai food we have ever eaten! From the Tom Yum Goong to Pad Thai chicken, it had so much sugar that it was like eating dessert for lunch and the chicken smelled and tasted like flesh.
Cameron N.
The people I was with wanted to go to Fighting Fish but my partner and I eat takeout there alll the time. I've been wanting to try Maui since I saw Lena post about them during their grand opening, so I suggested we go there instead. It was a Friday night in Carytown (iykyk), so we parked in literally the first spot we could find and used GPS to walk to the restaurant. It was then that we realized that they were closing in 30 minutes! We'd already driven out of our way, so we tried our luck and went in anyway. To our surprise, the restaurant was still pretty full and we were seated with no fuss and no warnings about the "kitchen closing". Every staff member we encountered, from the bartender, to the runners was so nice and polite. There was never a moment where we felt rushed. Our server was on it, and when I asked her name to s/o in the review, she said to just call her the "Cute lil' Asian Girl" :) For appetizer - we got the curry potstickers. So tasty, but the order was small (only 4 pieces) so we ordered a second round of them. We couldn't get enough of the red curry sauce, so we also ended up ordering the "gang dang" to-go. We also got two cocktails - the Spiked Thai Tea and the Moss Head. Both were delicious. For rolls, I got the Saiyan and my partner got the Akira and the Karuma. The sushi was good overall and tasted fresh, but the rolls felt extremely small and I think the sushi rice could've been better. But overall, the place is a total vibe and I'd go back.
Jess S.
Mayu is an trendy, fun restaurant in the heart of Carytown. I went on a Friday evening with another dining companion at dinner time. It was reasonably busy, but we received our table immediately. We were given a generous amount of time to review the menu--with no special notes provided, along with a big bottle of chilled water. My dining partner ordered a Diet Coke, which arrived in a can--which we thought was kind of weird for a restaurant like that, so heads up. We both ordered Tom Kha soup ($7 for a small bowl, +$3 to change the protein to shrimp), Massaman curry ($18, +$3 for shrimp), and the Spicy Tuna Roll ($10). I also wanted to order some nigiri sushi--which we'll get to in a moment. The soup was very good, but I will say I've had soup of the same quality at places like Chadar that are at a lower price, only a much larger portion. The broth was a real winner though, with a great depth of flavor. The mushrooms were very fresh and didn't have that rubbery quality old mushrooms can get. The Massaman curry was delicious, really worth a try. The peanuts were toasted, the broth was so flavorful--and just sweet enough without feeling like I was eating peanut butter soup. The potatoes and onions definitely need to cut in half though, they are very large pieces. Again though, comparably speaking, I've had Massaman curries in Richmond that are less expensive--even if you knock off the $3 for shrimp, and just as good, if not better. The spicy tuna roll was good, but very, very skinny. It was almost comical how thin the sliced rolls were. Now we get to the not so good part: While initially ordering our food, I decided I wanted to try the tuna belly and asked for two pieces, only to receive a fairly important piece of information--the sushi chef was gone for the weekend and therefore sushi (except for rolls) were not being offered that weekend, ostensibly killing over a third of their menu. And we were told by our waitress in a tone that indicated that we'd somehow missed this information earlier. It was a sort of, 'DUH' tone. I asked my dining partner if there had been a sign out front, or if someone had mentioned it and I somehow missed it, neither was the case, and there was nothing on the menu to indicate that a restaurant at peak dinner hours on a Friday night in a popular entertainment district was missing a large portion of its menu. The service was a little spotty, beyond the 'duh' tone we got from our waitress. Our table had in empty bowls and plates, which we had to navigate around in order to get to the rest of our food. We didn't get a check in on drinks, and I finally had to catch the eye of the hostess--something I never do--in order to request a fresh bottle of water. My dining partner didn't bother asking for another can of soda. And it was clear they wanted to turn over the tables quickly, making for a bit of a rushed experience. It is not a space that encourages one to linger. Overall, Mayu appears to want to be a cool, hip cocktail bar that happens to serve Thai and sushi when the sushi chef is in town. If you asked me where to go in town for Thai, this place would not make my top three in town though. And sushi? Who's to say! I can only comment on the rolls. And those were tasty, but when I do the math on portion size and price, taking quality into account, there are so many other places including in walking distance that serve the same quality or better, without the rolls being tiny. Mayu should rethink some things. There's too much competition in the neighborhood to rest on pretty.
Upon walking in looks like a chill and laid back vibe. Plus for the anime theme. We all started with sun dried beef and with the help of the waiters recommendations we got a type of fried rice, Thai style pho, and I got bangkok with pot sticker on the side. Also got some sushi rolls, quality was nice and fresh. All was very good. The mix drinks are definitely worth checking out. Had a great night.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Rice, Sushi
Luis G.
Everything was fantastic . Shandy and boon are wonderful and skillful in the art of sushi . The chef's choice is a perfect reason to keep coming back . Ask the bartender to choose a drink for you would absolutely recommend. Will be a regular.
Austin C.
Have been going here since it was Thai diner too. It's family owned and operated and all the food is high quality and authentic. Fun drinks as well! Highly recommend the pot stickers and some red curry as well! Wish I could give this place 10 stars but 5 will do...for now.
Dan P
A good, fair review touches on both the object’s strengths and weaknesses. Strengths: the warm ambiance. Restaurant colors and the wanted anime character pictures on the wall, both unique. Staff workers seem to want to engage with their guests. Weaknesses: the pad Thai cost $16, without protein ($2 extra). I expected a lot of food for that price. When presented, half the plate was bean sprouts. The meal wasn’t fulfilling. It means I spent $9 on bean sprouts. This isn’t really Richmond-like (get what you pay for). Other Thai restaurants offer huge portions of pad Thai (noodles, vegetables, protein). If the servers recommend guests to buy extra noodles, that would helped.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4
Virginia guimoye-rowland
My husband and I we are a foodie, this place is one of the best flavor in town,, the rice for the sushi it cook just right, temperature excellent, this going to be our new place to diner.
Food is delicious, but we recently were told that all the curry has fish sauce in it, even though the menu explicitly states they have vegetarian options and we were told in previous visits that it was vegan.Great waiters, great staff. Not their fault. But it is an allergy concern and we ate it under false expectations multiple times, can also be bad for religious dietary restrictions.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Came here four weeks ago with my wife and two kids. The server put in our appetizer but forgot to put in our mains. We sat for an hour and ten minutes until we finally asked and she realized the mistake. Rare night out for a family with young children ruined through subpar service. They weren't even busy!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
This establishment offers a delightful dining experience for those seeking an exquisite sushi meal. The seafood is impeccably fresh, while the appetizers are delectable in taste. The service provided is commendable, and the ambiance exudes a charming and intimate atmosphere. I highly recommend this establishment to those in search of exceptional Asian cuisine in the Richmond, Virginia area. I personally look forward to returning in the future!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi
Visited Mayu Sushi and Thai to celebrate my cousin's white coat ceremony. While the customer service was passable, I was disappointed by the staggered delivery of our food. Each of the five members in our party received their dishes at different times, resulting in one cousin being the last to eat while the rest of us finished our meals. The sushi, despite being overpriced, failed to impress; it fell short compared to even store-bought varieties. Opting for the Big 3 with eel and salmon sashimi left much to be desired. However, the Curry Dumplings stood out as a flavorful highlight, boasting ample meat and savory goodness. Perhaps the Thai cuisine fares better, but overall, I'm unlikely to return.
This is by far the best sushi and Thai place in Richmond. Highly recommend the curry dumplings, Bangkok chicken, and any of the sushi. Even the wonton soup is elevated. Prices are super reasonable for the area and comparative to other similar restaurants (you'd pay the same or less as Lucky AF but this is way more quality. The service is good but can be slow sometimes (they're just busy ok).
I am in love with Mayu, not only is the service fantastic, the food is on another level. They are on top of the sushi game in town and I would highly recommend!
We stopped in here on Saturday for a bite, finally! I had walked by it in Carytown a couple times. It's a beautiful space, and quite roomy. We were seated by the host who also acted as our waiter. She gave us a lot of time to think and we ordered the karuma roll, pineapple fried rice and wonton soup. Everything was delicious! It is definitely a casual place. You pay up at the host stand, we never got a drink menu, and there was only the one server, the host, and one runner. By the time we were eating, all of the tables were filled up. I appreciated that they had green apple candy up at the front like a mint. It was delicious. Definitely check this place out if you haven't!
Today was our first time to visit Richmond and we were so disappointed that the first restaurant we went to served terrible Thai food. It had to be the worst Thai food we have ever eaten! From the Tom Yum Goong to Pad Thai chicken, it had so much sugar that it was like eating dessert for lunch and the chicken smelled and tasted like flesh.
The people I was with wanted to go to Fighting Fish but my partner and I eat takeout there alll the time. I've been wanting to try Maui since I saw Lena post about them during their grand opening, so I suggested we go there instead. It was a Friday night in Carytown (iykyk), so we parked in literally the first spot we could find and used GPS to walk to the restaurant. It was then that we realized that they were closing in 30 minutes! We'd already driven out of our way, so we tried our luck and went in anyway. To our surprise, the restaurant was still pretty full and we were seated with no fuss and no warnings about the "kitchen closing". Every staff member we encountered, from the bartender, to the runners was so nice and polite. There was never a moment where we felt rushed. Our server was on it, and when I asked her name to s/o in the review, she said to just call her the "Cute lil' Asian Girl" :) For appetizer - we got the curry potstickers. So tasty, but the order was small (only 4 pieces) so we ordered a second round of them. We couldn't get enough of the red curry sauce, so we also ended up ordering the "gang dang" to-go. We also got two cocktails - the Spiked Thai Tea and the Moss Head. Both were delicious. For rolls, I got the Saiyan and my partner got the Akira and the Karuma. The sushi was good overall and tasted fresh, but the rolls felt extremely small and I think the sushi rice could've been better. But overall, the place is a total vibe and I'd go back.
Mayu is an trendy, fun restaurant in the heart of Carytown. I went on a Friday evening with another dining companion at dinner time. It was reasonably busy, but we received our table immediately. We were given a generous amount of time to review the menu--with no special notes provided, along with a big bottle of chilled water. My dining partner ordered a Diet Coke, which arrived in a can--which we thought was kind of weird for a restaurant like that, so heads up. We both ordered Tom Kha soup ($7 for a small bowl, +$3 to change the protein to shrimp), Massaman curry ($18, +$3 for shrimp), and the Spicy Tuna Roll ($10). I also wanted to order some nigiri sushi--which we'll get to in a moment. The soup was very good, but I will say I've had soup of the same quality at places like Chadar that are at a lower price, only a much larger portion. The broth was a real winner though, with a great depth of flavor. The mushrooms were very fresh and didn't have that rubbery quality old mushrooms can get. The Massaman curry was delicious, really worth a try. The peanuts were toasted, the broth was so flavorful--and just sweet enough without feeling like I was eating peanut butter soup. The potatoes and onions definitely need to cut in half though, they are very large pieces. Again though, comparably speaking, I've had Massaman curries in Richmond that are less expensive--even if you knock off the $3 for shrimp, and just as good, if not better. The spicy tuna roll was good, but very, very skinny. It was almost comical how thin the sliced rolls were. Now we get to the not so good part: While initially ordering our food, I decided I wanted to try the tuna belly and asked for two pieces, only to receive a fairly important piece of information--the sushi chef was gone for the weekend and therefore sushi (except for rolls) were not being offered that weekend, ostensibly killing over a third of their menu. And we were told by our waitress in a tone that indicated that we'd somehow missed this information earlier. It was a sort of, 'DUH' tone. I asked my dining partner if there had been a sign out front, or if someone had mentioned it and I somehow missed it, neither was the case, and there was nothing on the menu to indicate that a restaurant at peak dinner hours on a Friday night in a popular entertainment district was missing a large portion of its menu. The service was a little spotty, beyond the 'duh' tone we got from our waitress. Our table had in empty bowls and plates, which we had to navigate around in order to get to the rest of our food. We didn't get a check in on drinks, and I finally had to catch the eye of the hostess--something I never do--in order to request a fresh bottle of water. My dining partner didn't bother asking for another can of soda. And it was clear they wanted to turn over the tables quickly, making for a bit of a rushed experience. It is not a space that encourages one to linger. Overall, Mayu appears to want to be a cool, hip cocktail bar that happens to serve Thai and sushi when the sushi chef is in town. If you asked me where to go in town for Thai, this place would not make my top three in town though. And sushi? Who's to say! I can only comment on the rolls. And those were tasty, but when I do the math on portion size and price, taking quality into account, there are so many other places including in walking distance that serve the same quality or better, without the rolls being tiny. Mayu should rethink some things. There's too much competition in the neighborhood to rest on pretty.
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Upon walking in looks like a chill and laid back vibe. Plus for the anime theme. We all started with sun dried beef and with the help of the waiters recommendations we got a type of fried rice, Thai style pho, and I got bangkok with pot sticker on the side. Also got some sushi rolls, quality was nice and fresh. All was very good. The mix drinks are definitely worth checking out. Had a great night.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Rice, Sushi
Everything was fantastic . Shandy and boon are wonderful and skillful in the art of sushi . The chef's choice is a perfect reason to keep coming back . Ask the bartender to choose a drink for you would absolutely recommend. Will be a regular.
Have been going here since it was Thai diner too. It's family owned and operated and all the food is high quality and authentic. Fun drinks as well! Highly recommend the pot stickers and some red curry as well! Wish I could give this place 10 stars but 5 will do...for now.
A good, fair review touches on both the object’s strengths and weaknesses. Strengths: the warm ambiance. Restaurant colors and the wanted anime character pictures on the wall, both unique. Staff workers seem to want to engage with their guests. Weaknesses: the pad Thai cost $16, without protein ($2 extra). I expected a lot of food for that price. When presented, half the plate was bean sprouts. The meal wasn’t fulfilling. It means I spent $9 on bean sprouts. This isn’t really Richmond-like (get what you pay for). Other Thai restaurants offer huge portions of pad Thai (noodles, vegetables, protein). If the servers recommend guests to buy extra noodles, that would helped.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4
My husband and I we are a foodie, this place is one of the best flavor in town,, the rice for the sushi it cook just right, temperature excellent, this going to be our new place to diner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5