Mon Jin Lau Restaurant
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Customer Reviews (37 reviews)
Allison11
on Citysearch Jun 19, 2009June 20, 2009 - Just returned from the most horrible dinner at Mon Jin Lau. Not even worth the 1 star I rated. My husband and I are so angry. Wanted to leave without paying but wouldn't do that. I will not return. We had... (more)
swatu
on Citysearch Jun 08, 2009all my evening was spolied.... service is to bad..... quality of food is also not that good.... (more)
LuckyBrooke
on Citysearch Oct 02, 2008Checked out Mon Jin Lau for the first time with my girlfriends on a Saturday night. Been told to go on Wednesdays, but we were in the mood for Sushi, so we decided to check it out anyway. The place doesn't look like much... (more)
Hmongal
on Citysearch Aug 06, 2008The opportunity to try Mon Jin Lau finally happened last night when friends from California and I (a local) were doing a surprise bday for another amiga. Two weeks prior, I had read about their restaurant in a passed... (more)
foodluver44
on Citysearch Jun 04, 2008Mon Jin Lau is and has been one of my top 5 restaurants in the world. I have no clue what these other posts were talking about. If eating at a chain restaurant like PF cHangs is good to you than i guess you wouldnt like mon jin... (more)
gpbabe6109
on Citysearch May 18, 2008i had looked at the website for Mon Jin Lau prior to going there. I also looked on here and read the reviews. Most of which were good and said that it was a really nice place with GREAT food. I have never been so... (more)
yappie
on Citysearch Feb 29, 2008When I first went to Mon Jin Lau, my reaction was that this had to be a joke. Although the cocktail I ordered was yummy, the food was substandard at best. My partner and I ordered a few sushi rolls and a few Chinese dishes.... (more)
jbelvidere
on Citysearch Feb 27, 2008Mon Jin Lau was just awarded the 2008 Hour Detroit Restaurant of the Year. It's about time. I've been going to Mon Jin Lau for years. The food is amazing and consistent. The service is impeccable. Their waitstaff are... (more)
judythompson
on Citysearch Dec 25, 2007I've been going to Mon Jin Lau for years. My parents used to take us when we were kids. Can you believe this place is still around? It's as hip and cool as ever. Went there on a Wednesday night with my girlfriends. Wow. What... (more)
marpop
on Citysearch Nov 17, 2007This is one of those unexpected gems that dot the metro Detroit area -- you know, those truly good spots found in the middle of nowhere that look like nothing more than just another joe-schmo kinda place until you... (more)
sarasteele
on Citysearch Oct 18, 2007I love sushi. I could eat sushi everyday if I had to. I went to the Plum Market in Bloomfield the other day, and tried the sushi. Amazing. Best sushi I've ever had from a grocery store. I wondered if the grocery store made... (more)
kjohnson1234
on Citysearch Oct 10, 2007I'm originally from New York, but moved here about 5 years ago. My girlfriends and I love Mon Jin Lau. I'm a consultant, so I travel and eat out frequently. Who would know that the best Asian restaurant is in little old... (more)
tmazza
on Citysearch Sep 19, 2007food was bad.portion was small and service was ok. we're not sure we'll be back.it's a shame we live so close. (more)
butlergirl
on Citysearch Aug 27, 2007We ordered Lettuce Wrap which was good but PF Chang's lettuce wrap is better. We ordered the Crispy Duck and Hunan Spicy Shrimp. The Hunan Spicy Shrimp was not spicy but sweet instead. Crispy duck was no duck at all but... (more)
tivialemotions
on Citysearch Aug 08, 2007Me and my family have been eating (dinning in & carry out) for the last 10 years at least. The food was always delicious and service was always top notch. That is, until recently. Over the last two years, Mon Jin Lau has... (more)
monch
on Citysearch Apr 06, 2007My friends and I tried Mon Jin Lau for the first time. I kept hearing and hearing about it, but never got a chance to try it since I don't live that close. We went on a Friday night. They were so busy. We grabbed a drink at the... (more)
dumb_ed
on Citysearch Jan 15, 2007I am not sure if I would say over-rated. I think the food is a bit americanized. Even so, I still think the food is very good. As for the person who ordered the Pad Thai... All I have to say is that you don't order Thai food in a... (more)
neurotica33
on Citysearch Nov 27, 2006The menu was innovative, I will give them that. It is also has a nice atmosphere. My dish, the vegetable pad thai, was terrible. You would think such a common dish would be safe to order. To be perfectly honest, it was a... (more)
cfordluv
on Citysearch Jul 20, 2006Been going to Mon Jin Lau regularly for I don't know how long. The food is consistenly outstanding, always. As many restaurants come and go, Mon Jin Lau seems to stay excellant on food quality and service throughout... (more)
kcohen06
on Citysearch Jul 12, 2006I just went to Mon Jin Lau for the very first time after hearing so many raves. We went there for my girlfriend's 30th birthday party. The service was outstanding. Our waitress was so attentive to every detail, and... (more)
restaurant_eats
on Citysearch Jul 10, 2006Don't believe the hype. Went there with friends and the atmosphere was terrific. Very upscale and trendy. However, much like PF Changs, the ambience is superb but the food is overrated. If I go out to a restaurant, the... (more)
debgillian
on Citysearch Jun 30, 2006Mon Jin Lau has long been one of my favorite restaurants in Detroit. Every dish that I've ever tried here has been good, and most are excellent. Their Nu Asian choices are generally better than their traditional... (more)
aolisrunbyidiots
on Citysearch May 28, 2006Lots of positives so I will qualify that I like more downscale places, to me authentic Chinese is like the places in NYC or SF Chinatown and more to include formica than marble. And to be clear this is by no means a bad... (more)
Contributor
on Citysearch May 24, 2006<b>In Short</b><br>The dining room features palm trees, big windows and a light and airy atmosphere. The crowd ranges from suburban business people entertaining clients, to individuals and families enjoying... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Apr 07, 2006Mon Jin Lau is one of the best places around for Asian food. The restaurant itself is very elegant. At nighttime it is dark and very few lights are on. I means there are enough to see what you are eating. They are super busy... (more)
mysticcat
on Citysearch Mar 28, 2006I recently had the pleasure of dinning at MJL for my 15th anniversary. The food was fabulous I had the "Sea bass with XO Ginger Sauce" the bass was light and flakey and the sauce was MMMM! AND I tried Sushi for the first... (more)
rickge1
on Citysearch Feb 15, 2006This place has a great atmosphere and innovative food. Get the whole fish with black bean sauce or the tenderloin with ginger sauce. Skip the sushi and their wonton soup. The service is rushed and rude like they are... (more)
choklatz
on Citysearch Jan 11, 2006The food is fabulous. We have eaten here several times and have never been disappointed. The tables are a bit close together, though. And one of the dining rooms requires a walk through a smokey, very crowded, close... (more)
blog
on Citysearch Dec 04, 2005I have enjoyed the food and service at Mon Jin Lau every time I have gone there. However, the last time, my birthday, was a disaster. We asked for a quiet corner and were seated next to a table of about 20 people with two... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Nov 11, 2005This place is awesome!! You can get different Asian foods (from different countries). I especially liked the soups. The decor is pretty contemporary. Prices are a little on the high side.... (more)
danielnagy
on Citysearch Sep 27, 2005My wife still remembers the night I gave her an anniversary ring in a drink for two. The Food has been awesome for some 20 years or more. Please stay away so I can have it all to my self. The service is very prompt, the sushi... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Sep 02, 2005This one is not as bad as my friends had told me. It had almost all the varieties that a chinese buffet must hold. The quality though gets a beating. The fried rice is fried a bit too much that you cannot distinguish... (more)
jinlovell
on Citysearch Jul 10, 2005I have done a fair share of dining out at numerous Asian Restaurants, but by far, my favorite is Mon Jin Lau. The atmosphere, service and especially the food. OUTSTANDING! Unfortunately, I live out of state right now,... (more)
rt1
on Citysearch Jun 26, 2005I have been to this restaurant twice in the last few months and loved it both times. The food is fabulous. Try the fish with green curry in banana leaf. We really like their seafood, overall. They have many menu options... (more)
mks4
on Citysearch Nov 16, 2002With so many Thai, Japanese, and Korean places opening, it's nice to see a decent Chinese place that is not all grease. Very deilcate food in a modern decor. Try something different and you will not be disappointed.... (more)
jimmyk64
on Citysearch Oct 06, 2002We have never been disappointed by a visit to Mon Jin Lau--and there have been many. Their plate presentations are wonderful. And the fare is delicious. This is a grown up Oriental restaurant that remains... (more)
sushi_lover
on Citysearch Jul 25, 2002MJL is a great place for sushi and other Asian cuisines. The restuarant has a great ambience and the wait staff was pleasant. The Chinese and Thai dishes were superb. The best Chinese food in the area. I will definitely... (more)