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(310) 581-8305
1512 Pacific Ave
Venice,
CA
90291
33.988
-118.4723
Neighborhoods: West LA, Venice
What People Are Saying About Maos Kitchen
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – Hardwood picnic tables and colorful propaganda posters from China's Communist Revolution mirror the character of the clientele: informal, quirky and hip. Solo diners can grab a seat at the communal table and chat with the outgoing, attentive waitstaff. With a menu boasting country-style food made without canned products or MSG, the kitchen will accommodate special requests: Sweet and sour chicken can be sauteed instead of batter-dipped and vegetables can be steamed not fried.
09/27/09
NEVER AGAIN!
by RCogo at Citysearch
I went here even after reading the reviews about bad service. We had no wait, and got our order taken right away. Food came not too long after. But the waitress brought us water when we first got there and never came back to offer a refill. However, we also happened to have bottled waters with us, so we didn't make a fuss. The food, on the other hand, was the most bland tasting Chinese food I have ever had. Everything looked so awesome, but the taste was never there. No kick, no spice, no NOTHING! Started w/ the Four Fried Shrimp. Gross. Something out of the frozen food section. Garlic Chicken--Horrible and Salty. No hint of garlic whatsoever. Chicken Chow Mein-Lovely brown sauce, but zero flavor. I thought no one can go wrong w/ fried rice though, right? WRONG! Just as bland as all the rest! What a huge disappointment! At least I can say I finally went to see all the fuss was about. I drive by here all the time and would see it crowded, but now I know it's not worth stopping in or even recommending! :(
- Pros: Non-greasy food
- Cons: Bland tasting food!
09/13/09
great
by Evan Birenbaum at Citysearch
Had Maos delivered.. I was very impressed with the food. Quality all the way and speedy delivery. Best Chinese delivery Ive had in the area for sure.
- Pros: food was totally fresh and tasty
- Cons: nothing
09/02/09
servers are horrible
by hiangza at Citysearch
I usually order from there, but recently seems like they changed servers. Before they changed servers, the service was alright. However right now, they are really rude. Today i was really need to use bathroom around there, so i went in there to ask for using bathroom. I choose that restaurant because I eat there a lot. So I felt comfortable to enter there. Surprisingly they said no to me, only customers can use it. I told them I will order takeout after I use the bathroom. One older Asian lady followed me until the bathroom door and yelled at me, saying " this is not a public toilet." After using the restroom, I tried to order something, but another waitress yelled at me about using their toilet. I can't believe there is a restaurant so rude about using their bathroom, more surprisingly I bought food many times here. When I ask to use the bathroom in other restaurants which I've never ordered any food, they don't have any problem with that. From today I will never buy anything from there. They can't make money from me anymore.
- Pros: the food is usually ok
- Cons: servers are really rude
The Details on Maos Kitchen
Know Before You Go:
Mao's is strictly B.Y.O.B. If you forget to stock up beforehand, a liquor store is located a few blocks away on the corner of Horizon and Main.
Parking:
Parking gets easier after 6pm, when the meters stop. After 6:30pm, you can also use the Bank of America parking lot just down Winward behind the restaurant.
Category:
Restaurants, Moving Companies, Trucking Companies
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Late Night Dining, B.Y.O.B., Food Delivery, Carry Out
General Info:
Open 7 Days
