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Mi La-Cai Noodle HouseB+
961 S State St, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
· Vietnamese restaurant, Asian restaurant, Chinese restaurant
· Ballpark
A high-approval Vietnamese-Chinese spot for pho and noodles with friendly, fast service and great value; expect waits and occasional inconsistencies on busy nights.
The verdict
Mi La-Cai Noodle House delivers solid neighborhood dining through exceptional pho broth and generous portions paired with attentive, collaborative service. However, occasional quality variation and space constraints—tight parking, small dining room, frequent waits—prevent it from reaching higher territory. Strong value and loyal following make it a reliable choice for Vietnamese noodle cravings, though not a destination restaurant.
One caveat: Parking is limited; street parking often required
What to order
- Pho (house special and chicken)
- La Cai Crispy Egg Rolls (cha gio)
- Beef Lo Mein
What diners say
- Deep, savory pho broth
- Crispy rice-paper egg rolls
- Big portions that lead to leftovers
Opening Hours
Monday
Tuesday11:00–14:00, 16:00–21:00
Wednesday11:00–14:00, 16:00–21:00
Thursday11:00–14:00, 16:00–21:00
Friday11:00–14:00, 16:00–21:00
Saturday12:00–15:00, 16:00–21:00
Sunday
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