Whitney Lauritsen

I'm so glad this place is still here, as it brings me a lot of nostalgia from my old days living in Venice. It hasn't changed a bit since 2010, which is great. The restaurant is super accommodating to different dietary choices, like vegan and gluten-free, because they make everything from scratch. Loved the hot and sour soup and mapo tofu. Plus even the rice puffs they put on the table are gluten-free! AND, the food was super affordable for the quality and portion size. The female employee who took served on Saturday night was so kind and helpful, and I was thrilled that the vibe was so chill at 5pm (only a few people sitting inside, but many take out orders).

Ashley Dean

Delicious Cantonese Cuisine in Venice!" Review: Mao's is truly a gem in Venice! As a fan of Cantonese cuisine, it's such a delight to find a restaurant that serves it so well. My family and I have been regular patrons of Mao's, and we are never disappointed. The food is consistently delicious, and the flavors are authentic. The service is excellent, and the staff always makes us feel welcome. We can't get enough of their dishes, and it has become one of our favorite places to dine in Venice. Thank you, Mao's, for consistently serving amazing food and providing us with great memories. Highly recommended for anyone looking to experience authentic Cantonese flavors! One of my favorite places to come to in Venice rarely see Cantonese restaurants and they do not disappoint thank you Mao’s for always serving my family and I, we love it.

+2

Nova Giacalone

Great little vibe! 10/10 will be recommending at my shop. One dollar salad is definitely worth it. Only wish the dressing was a little closer to a vinaigrette. We ordered the kungpao chicken and WOW -DELICIOUS. Will be coming back to review more dishes. They give wontons for the table with a DELICIOUSSS sauce. Spring rolls are a must try ! The onion pancake was nothing like I’ve had before and it was a surprisingly tasty bite especially with the sauce it came from. Worth it for the quick stop after a long day of working. The ambiance was just my kind of vibe/lowkey place to eat with friends with good prices and a great portion of food. Thank you :) will come again

+6

Daniel Margheim

HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Service was particularly good here. The Hong Kong Noodles (pictured) were incredible. There are so many veggies! My wife got the Coconut Curry and Steamed Rice, and it was also fantastic. The ratio of price to portion here is astounding; it's so much food!

Z z

I was really drawn in by the restaurant’s decor — the vintage-style paintings on the walls made me suspect it’s run by Chinese owners. Every table is served complimentary snacks that brought back memories of home. The portions are very generous and the value is great. The only downside is that the flavors are clearly adapted and quite different from authentic Chinese cuisine. For example, the cumin lamb we ordered had pears stir-fried in it, creating a mix of sweet, spicy, and salty that was hard to enjoy. But considering it’s a foreign country, the taste is acceptable. The owner was very friendly and the service was quick. If you’re truly looking for authentic Chinese food, just be aware it’s been adjusted for local tastes.

+2

Eri Sa

We had the kung pao beef and sesame yam. The kung pao beef was ok, nothing exceptional. The sesame and yam was really delicious, the fried tofu complemented the thin slices of yam really well. The staff was very nice

+1

When they have a lunch deal its great price with a lot food, but it only happened to me once, other timew they said they dont have the lunch special so it was average food

Hakan

We had high hopes, but Mao’s Kitchen didn’t really meet our expectations. We specifically asked for non-spicy dishes, but they still came out spicy, which made it hard to enjoy the meal. The portions were very large—too much, even by American standards. Service during the meal was fast and simple, but the experience at checkout was uncomfortable. Coming from Europe, we’re not used to the tipping culture and usually tip based on the service. Since it wasn’t particularly good or attentive, we chose not to tip. The person who seemed to be the manager reprinted the check with the tip line left open and placed it back in front of us without a word. It felt passive-aggressive and awkward. Overall, not a place we’d return to. The food was okay, but the service and atmosphere left a bad taste.

Pavel Push

Small and very local place on Venice Beach, CA. Food is pretty decent. The portions are large even tremendous. The service are excellent and very friendly. Menu is very creative and affordable. But something is still missing, can’t even say. Place is excellent but i still don’t see the reason to come back, unfortunately.

+6

Jonathan Silver

Worst run restaurant I’ve ever experienced. I paid and ordered for delivery online for $100s worth of food. Never received the food or heard from them. Tried calling and continued to get hung up on. I went to the restaurant and was told they could not fill my order or refund me as it “went through Square” which makes no sense. They never apologized or even attempted to get in contact to refund or make it right. Rudest and most unprofessional team I’ve ever met. Do not give them a dime. They should lose their merchant license from Square.

Neville Vertsun

Terrible place. They stole $10 by adding a “1” to the tip after we paid exact bill with zero tip and wrote zero. Dirty tables and dishes, awful food, long wait of almost an hour. Dishonest and unacceptable. One star.