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Mimosa Me: Where to Eat Brunch in DFW Right Now
Dallas Observer
October 1, 2016
Dallas takes brunch very seriously, as evidenced by the long lines and the people who seem almost eager to wait in them. Here's a rundown of a few of our favorite brunch spots ... Malai Kitchen has two locations, one in Uptown, one in Southlake where they put a Southeast Asian spin on brunch...

Finding Global Cuisine in Dallas
FED Guides
September 1, 2016
Yasmin and Branden Wages have a taste for travel, going to the far corners of the world to find culinary inspiration for their Dallas restaurant, Malai Kitchen. To bring the flavors of Southeast Asia to Texas, this husband and wife team never cut corners, making everything from scratch and even brewing their own beer...

3 of a Kind: Chef-Driven Breweries
Food Network
August 31, 2016
Owners Braden and Yasmin Wages channel the authentic flavors of Southeast Asia at their Texas restaurant. The detail-obsessed pair make curry paste and Sriracha from scratch, and use a Vietnamese rotary grater to produce their coconut milk. It's no surprise, then, that the duo's dedication extends to the beers they serve...

NPD: Independent restaurants struggle against larger competitors
NRN: Nations Restaurant News
August 30, 2016
Although the odds are stacked against independent restaurateurs in the U.S., many have found a formula to keep customers coming back, including the owners of Malai Kitchen, a Vietnamese and Thai casual-dining restaurant in Dallas...

13 Amazing Pies in Dallas_Fort Worth
Zagat Dallas
July 21, 2016
Coconut Creme Pie - Take a trip to Asia at either the Dallas or Southlake location of this Thai-Vietnamese favorite where a coconut macaroon crust is topped with creamy coconut filling then topped with whipped cream, tamarind caramel and coconut gelato.

16 Dallas Restaurants With Excellent Gluten-Free Options
Eater Dallas
July 21, 2016
In case you're not aware, the menu at Malai is almost entirely gluten-free or can be prepared that way, making it an excellent place to chow down on sweet-and-spicy chicken wings, succulent pork meatballs, duck curry, and noodle dishes without having to ask your server a thousand questions about ingredients.




