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Is Mai Lee Restaurant Still Open? Food Paradise Update (Brentwood, MO)

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As of September 2026, Mai Lee Restaurant is listed open on maileestl.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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What the source shows: Mai Lee's own website was live on 2026-09-08 with posted current hours and a reservations note.

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What happened after Food Paradise?

Food Paradise's "Bodacious Bowls" episode featured Mai Lee's Vietnamese and Chinese cuisine, describing the restaurant as the first Vietnamese restaurant in the St. Louis area. Mai Lee operates as a full-service restaurant in Brentwood, Missouri, an inner-ring suburb just outside St. Louis proper. According to Mai Lee's website, checked 2026-09-08, the page listed current hours -- Tuesday through Sunday, 11am to 9pm, closed Mondays -- and noted that reservations are accepted only for parties of eight or more. The same site branded the restaurant as Mai Lee STL and continued to describe its menu as Vietnamese and Chinese cuisine served in the Brentwood dining room, consistent with what the episode featured. No additional dated coverage beyond the business's own website was located for this record.

Featured on Food Paradise

Season / episode
Season 15, Episode 8
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Bodacious Bowls
What was featured
Vietnamese and Chinese cuisine, described as the city's first Vietnamese restaurant
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Mai Lee Restaurant

Frequently asked questions

Is Mai Lee Restaurant still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Mai Lee Restaurant is listed open on maileestl.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Mai Lee Restaurant after Food Paradise?

Food Paradise's "Bodacious Bowls" episode featured Mai Lee's Vietnamese and Chinese cuisine, describing the restaurant as the first Vietnamese restaurant in the St. As of September 2026, Mai Lee Restaurant is listed open on maileestl.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Mai Lee Restaurant located?

8396 Musick Memorial Dr, Brentwood, MO 63144. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Food Paradise featured Mai Lee Restaurant?

Season 15, Episode 8 of Food Paradise. The episode is titled “Bodacious Bowls”.

Is Mai Lee Restaurant still using the Food Paradise menu or branding?

The same site branded the restaurant as Mai Lee STL and continued to describe its menu as Vietnamese and Chinese cuisine served in the Brentwood dining room, consistent with what the episode featured. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Address
8396 Musick Memorial Dr, Brentwood, MO 63144
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
maileestl.com

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