May House Cuisine in Ames

May House Cuisine in Ames
3.5 / 5
50 reviews

3417 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50014-7530, Ames

Overview

Cuisine
  • Asian
  • Chinese
Features
  • Seating

Restaurant Hours

Monday

08:00 - 17:00

Tuesday

08:00 - 17:00

Wednesday

08:00 - 17:00

Thursday

00:00 - 17:00

Friday

00:00 - 17:00

do you deliver?

No

Review

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Amy Defalco
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11.21.2024
3/5

Food is okay. Great for Ames Iowa. Menu is totally confusing. Pricey for the area. However, we're from Chicago so we're very spoiled by the excellent Asian food at home.

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Trae Blessing
google
11.01.2018
5/5

Love this food. Don’t let the appearance of the restaurant keep you from enjoying the best tasting Asian food in Ames. Definitely my favorite fried rice. If Asians eat here religiously then it’s a good bet.

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Joy Gudmunson
google
10.11.2018
5/5

Food was delicious and the restaurant was beautiful. Would 100% go back.

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Sagnik Banerjee
google
06.17.2018
4/5

They serve nice food with large portions. Remember to carry cash since they will not accept credit cards

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Hannah Everly
google
06.12.2018
5/5

I have been enjoying their food for a decade. They have great staff, AMAZING food, fast service and unique flavors!

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K Merk
google
05.13.2018
5/5

No place better!

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Kev S
google
05.04.2018
5/5

Awesome food if you want authentic or American Chinese. Cash only though.

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Mamita Lopez
google
04.15.2018
5/5

In all the years of knowing this restaurant existed my family and I was very impressed I've never been there before but now that we live close by we decided to try it out for the 1st time definitely will be going back again..the portions of food you receive were so fulfilling we have leftovers for lunch..Thank you to the awesome girl who took our order and the older gentleman who made sure we had everything we needed

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Matt Taylor
google
04.10.2018
5/5

The food was fast They serve generous portions. The food tasted great all around was a great experience

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Samantha dolph
google
01.07.2018
5/5

Love this place so much! Food is amazing and This place holds a very special place in my heart and life! My husband proposed to me here over dinner!! So I will forever love this place and it's food!!

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Jim Crabb
google
11.09.2017
3/5

Meh, food was sparse and bland tasting, even with hot peppers and soy sauce, way too much watercress. Service is fast and friendly though, usually cars in parking lot.

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Rob Walker
google
10.22.2017
4/5

Does not take credit cards, food was great

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Beth Shaffer
google
10.11.2017
5/5

The woman who helped us was adorable and very helpful in offering vegetarian items, the food was amazing also if the woman is reading this please be my grandmother

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Karie Schatz
google
09.15.2017
4/5

Good food. All entees are a flat price and include tax. Cash only.

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Dakota Karthan
google
09.14.2017
5/5

Great place for quality (and quantity) Chinese food. The owners are kind and extremely helpful for first timers. They truly care about serving you a good meal. Lots of options for traditional Chinese food and classic favorite like sweet and sour or sesame. Dine in or carry out!

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frances Anderson
google
09.03.2017
5/5

Awesome food

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Weston Abney
google
07.27.2017
4/5

Good blend of Americanized and authentic Chinese cuisine.

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Jiztom Kavalakkatt Francis
google
07.14.2017
5/5

The place was really good and fast service.

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SteveG Meany
google
06.26.2017
1/5

Very small portions, high price. Totally not worth it.

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Chris Richardson
google
06.15.2017
5/5

So, so delicious! I want to try everything on the menu! Very quick service and nice staff too.

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Kevin Eichelberg
google
06.11.2017
5/5

Speedy service, large portions, and absolutely fantastic food. You have to try this restaurant if you're in the area.

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Patrick Greene
google
06.02.2017
5/5

It's been a while I did not live in town anymore but this is the best place that I've ever had Chinese food miss it greatly.

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Bryan Appley
google
04.12.2017
5/5

Best Chinese food in ames, and at a super affordable price. Nice informal atmosphere, with some authentic choices.

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Mai Mai Wang
google
04.11.2017
2/5

This place is completely not worth it at all. The chefs know almost nothing about Chinese food. The only reason the food comes out so fast is probably because it’s microwaved! There is nothing too special about this place.

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Paula B
google
03.18.2017
1/5

This was my first time ordering from here. I'd heard good things from others. The price, service, and food portions were comparable to other restaurants. I ordered cashew chicken to go. It was almost tasteless. I ended up adding a significant amount of soy sauce to the meal to make it edible. The egg roll was good; the sweet & sour sauce with it was different and also slightly bland. I was very disappointed and highly doubt there will be a return visit. Save your time and money and go pretty much anywhere else.

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Ste Blank
google
03.16.2017
5/5

I regularly eat here, good food and lots of different/authentic options here. Think they're a cash only place, nice even amounts $10 a plate, which I think is a good value for tasty food. I don't think there's been anything I haven't liked, but others might not like some dishes depending on palette preferences.Free self serve hot tea as well!

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Dennis Sutanto
google
03.08.2017
5/5

May House has been my go to Chinese restaurant for the past couple months. They have a variety of Chinese food that taste great and offer competitive prices for college students. Would highly recommend their Mustard Pork.

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Art Watson
google
02.13.2017
1/5

Ordered carry out allowed 25 minutes Showed up 35 minutes later and wasn't ready. Servings are well portioned. But the taste seasoning was bland. Beef lo mein. Sweet and Sour Chicken same. Crab ragoon over deep fried to Crispy brown. If I had to choose another location. Bottom line Yes.

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Sushma Ambekar
google
02.11.2017
5/5

I ordered the Yu-Xiang eggplant and vegetarian egg rolls. Such delicious food!!! Flavourful, yet seems like it's made at home. The ambience is good! Cash only though.

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Jeff Underwood
google
02.10.2017
5/5

Excellent food. Great flavors and authentic.

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Tyler Nelson
google
02.09.2017
5/5

Amazing food always fresh,

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Alex Rogers
google
02.06.2017
5/5

Great food and service every time.

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Christophe PETIT
google
01.26.2017
1/5

No idea as Chinese have pork, blood inside kitchen most likely so ask and see if it's kosher and you will know this my two cents

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Lisa Norris
google
01.22.2017
1/5

Not what I expected, will not be back.

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Ananda Biswas
google
11.03.2016
5/5

The place is open till midnight which is great! The lady (who I think also runs the place) is super nice and offers great suggestions. The food is inexpensive considering the quality and quantity. May's Chicken is our favourite. Great place for students I would say.

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Caroline Hart
google
10.21.2016
5/5

That place is a staple when it comes to the chinese restaurants in Amers. Every time I visit, I HAVE to eat here. Cannot beat the traditional Chinese dishes!!!!

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洪嗣堯
google
10.07.2016
5/5

Nice food!!

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Andrew Somerville
google
09.25.2016
5/5

The food was delicious and seemed very authentic. It is not a fancy dining experience. You order off a board at the counter. The prices were reasonable and the staff helped us pick out something. We will definitely return. This is probably the best Chinese food in Ames.

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P.Y C
google
09.21.2016
4/5

Not bad

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C I
google
09.15.2016
5/5

This is my absolute favorite restaurant in Ames, Iowa. Try the roast pork off the specials menu and ask for an extra egg.

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Andrew & Janae Gonnerman
google
09.11.2016
5/5

The special chicken was fantastic! Service was friendly, and my toddler loved the fish pond. We enjoyed our time.

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P Princess
google
09.08.2016
4/5

Food taste great with reasonable price.

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Tevin Saysirisanh
google
08.23.2016
4/5

Went here not knowing what to expect but needed to eat after spending time at a grad ceremony. Good Chinese food for the price. It was nice because it wasn’t too busy to where we couldn’t find a seat.

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scott sorenson
google
08.20.2016
5/5

I have dined here enough to know that my search for that specific taste has been quenched. That food is amazing. So hot when served, ya better visually take it in for a bit fore ya take it in. So good. Great portions what else can you ask for? Real deal.

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VJ
google
08.17.2016
5/5

Love the food here. It’s fast and tasty. Comforting ambience. Definitely recommend it to non-locals.

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aaronmit
google
08.10.2016
4/5

5 star food, 3 star atmosphere. The have traditional dishes and authentic Chinese cuisine. Hot chili oil fish is the best!

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Joshua Przybyszewski
google
05.07.2016
4/5

VERY IMPORTANT: CASH ONLY.I ordered takeout and liked it! The man who answered my call could improve his phone manners, but I wanted Chinese food and I got it. The building has years of character, and the prices aren't bad. The take out serving sizes are very generous; one order is almost too much for one person.

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Anasia
google
04.20.2016
5/5

Chill environment, good food. Reminds me of when CoCost used to exist.

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Tyler Gorman
google
03.22.2016
5/5

This place is hands down the best chinese restaurant in town. Have you been stressed out by finals or school in general head to May House for all the comfort food your heart desires. This place serves your food on gold plates with the service of Greek Goddesses. If only this food could pay bills I would have my life long partner. And all yours for only $8. Make sure you have cash because no other food deserves a stupid credit card or check. Straight hard earned American currency is the only thing they accept. Put your phone down because their is no need for pictures. This food will be better when it's making butterflies in your stomach.Thank you May House for serving me since 2013

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Spenser Villwock
google
03.08.2016
4/5

Vegan and vegetarian options available. Great service, good food. 4-Star for Ames eats.

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