Mahachai
마하차이
About
Omelette-wrapped pad thai, crab-and-egg curry rice bowls and beef noodle soup in a modern, relaxed Thai restaurant.
The omelette pad thai arrives under a soft layer of egg, turning a familiar tangle of noodles into something you cut open at the table. It is the dish to choose if you want the meal’s most distinctive presentation: the sauce is sweet-sour with a mild chili edge, rather than fiercely hot. The menu lists it at ₩13,000. For a curry, order the Pud pong curry rice bowl (푸팟퐁커리덮밥, ₩15,000), a crab-and-egg curry served over rice. It is a more affordable way to try the dish than ordering the curry as a separate plate. The beef rice-noodle soup (소고기쌀국수, ₩11,000) is a safer, cleaner-tasting choice, with reviewers noting a generous portion of beef. Tom yum kung with noodles (똠얌꿍, ₩12,000) brings the sharper option: sour, spicy broth with a strong seasoning. Thai flavors here lean toward bold and salty, and portions are generally described as good for the price. Mahachai is open from 11:00 to 21:00 Monday through Friday, and from 11:30 to 21:00 on weekends. Weekday lunch is the pinch point: arrive a little before the rush or after it, since the room fills quickly when office workers come in. Reservations and takeout are available, and the catalog lists parking. The interior is modern and clean rather than themed, with a relaxed, family-restaurant feel. Solo diners fit in as easily as groups; it also works for a casual date or lunch with colleagues. Go for the omelette pad thai or curry bowl if you want a dish with a clear point of difference, or the beef noodle soup for a straightforward lunch. One caveat: several diners find the seasoning salty, and a reviewer has mentioned smoke and poor ventilation, so it may not be the best room for a long, leisurely meal.
Menu
- 오물렛팟타이₩13,000
- 소고기쌀국수₩11,000
- 푸팟퐁커리덮밥₩15,000
- 똠얌꿍 (+면포함)₩12,000
- 카오팟 꿍₩12,000
- 팟 카파오 무쌉₩12,000
- 갈비쌀국수₩17,000
- 매운쌀국수₩13,000
- 모닝글로리 볶음₩10,000
- 쏨탐₩9,500
- 팟씨유(새우)₩13,000
- 얌운센₩9,000
- 스프링롤₩6,000
- 카이텃(2조각)₩7,000
- 뿌팟퐁커리요리₩27,000
- 팟타이₩12,000
- 팟타이 꿍₩13,000
- 팟씨유 느아₩13,000
- 나시고랭₩12,000
Local tips
- Arrive just before or after weekday lunch to avoid the rush.
- Order the omelette pad thai for its soft egg wrapping and sweet-sour sauce.
- Choose the beef rice-noodle soup for a cleaner broth and generous beef portion.
- Use the listed parking or arrange takeout if you are short on time.
Details
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Opening hours
- Sunday
- 11:30–21:00
- Monday
- 11:00–21:00
- Tuesday
- 11:00–21:00
- Wednesday
- 11:00–21:00
- Thursday
- 11:00–21:00
- Friday
- 11:00–21:00
- Saturday
- 11:30–21:00