Lai Lai Restaurant

If the walls could talk. It feels like being transported back in time. And old school place serving mandarin cuisine. The staff is very kind and nice. And they accommodate. I like this place because parking can be easy. And the food prep is fast and service is attentive. They serve white and brown rice - you choose.

This place is a hidden gem, I had lived in Millbrae for like 10 years and have never been here before. The place definitely looks like it's been here a while. Interior is simple and very clean. I love the display of airplanes. Our waiter was super helpful and attentive. All of the items we had were delicious and I highly recommend. 1. Calamari - Crispy and lightly salted. Jalapeños definitely give it that extra kick. 2. Schezuan style fried chicken wings - This is spicy yet once you start eating it you can't get enough. Clears your nose right up. 3. Salt and pepper pork chop - I was blown away by this one, it was boneless and tasty, not greasy. This felt like something I can snack on all day while vegging out in front of the tv. 4. Dry Braised beef chow fun - This was delicious,

We are not impressed with the food. Hardly local Chinese customer dine here as I have observed. We ordered eggplant with beef and string beans with tofu which don’t taste authentic. Fried Tofu was very black and stale maybe from reused oil. However Waitress is very sweet and cordial.

Super Quick & Friendly Service, huge portions, great prices, and very tasty and fresh meals! The lemon chicken was the best we ever had! Next time we’re in town, we’ll definitely be back. Thank you for providing such great dishes and superb service.

Pretty good food. The restaurant staff are all very nice as well. Love that they don’t use MSG in their food. Would definitely come back next time I crave Chinese food again.