LAI RAI – Vietnamese
Vietnamese nhau transplanted to Carriage Hills Plaza: low stools, colored lanterns, cold beer, and a table of small plates you are meant to work through slowly. Lai Rai leans hard into Saigon's seafood-and-beer culture, with snail dishes, grilled prawn skewers, golden fried quail, grilled oysters, fried tofu, mango salad and, for the committed, balut. Sake and beer keep pace. Portions are generous and prices low enough that ordering widely is the whole point. Come for one round, stay for three - the name is basically the instructions.
6467 Stirling Road, Davie, FL 33314 319-400-7817 https://lairai.co/0Cuisine: Vietnamese
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at LAI RAI
Dairy-Free at LAI RAI
LAI RAI in Davie has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Duck Balut, Filet Mignon Skewer and Chicken Hearts Skewer. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at LAI RAI
LAI RAI in Davie has 11 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fish Sauce Wings (8pc), Duck Balut and Filet Mignon Skewer. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at LAI RAI
LAI RAI in Davie has 17 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Grilled Oysters, Spotted Escargot Salted Egg and Prawn Skewer. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at LAI RAI
LAI RAI in Davie has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chicken Gizzard Skewer and Steamed Clams. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at LAI RAI
LAI RAI in Davie has 3 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chicken Gizzard Skewer, Steamed Clams and Nigori Sake. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at LAI RAI
LAI RAI in Davie has 5 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chicken Gizzard Skewer, Chicken Skewer and Steamed Clams. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at LAI RAI
LAI RAI in Davie has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Chicken Gizzard Skewer. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at LAI RAI
LAI RAI in Davie has 8 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Crispy Tofu, Tiger Beer (Bucket of 6) and Tamarind Drink. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at LAI RAI
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Filet Mignon Skewer | 52.5 g | 39.4 g |
| Steamed Clams | 1.5 g | 15.5 g |
| Chicken Gizzard Skewer | 0 g | 13.2 g |
| Pork Belly Skewer | 0 g | 11.4 g |
| Stir-Fried Ramen | 17.1 g | 5.8 g |
| Nigori Sake | 51.5 g | 2.6 g |
| Tamarind Drink | 48.4 g | 2.4 g |
| Chicken Skewer | 11.2 g | 1.5 g |
| Grilled Oysters | 2.6 g | 1.1 g |
| Passionfruit Tea | 8 g | 0.6 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Appetizers
- Crispy Tofu - $8: Fried tofu with lemongrass and chilies oil sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Golden Fried Quail - $7: Golden fried quail with special marinade and butter sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Conch Mango Salad - $15: Fresh mango, Vietnamese coriander, sweet peppers, topped with fried shallots and peanuts, dressed in special citrus fish sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Duck Balut - $7: Fertilized duck egg served with special salt and pepper (2 pieces) Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Balut with Tamarind - $11: Fertilized duck egg sauté in tamarind sauce topped with fried garlic and peanuts (2 pieces) Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Sauce Wings (4pc) - $9: Twice fried wings tossed in sweet, savory, and tangy fish sauce Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Sauce Wings (8pc) - $17: Twice fried wings tossed in sweet, savory, and tangy fish sauce Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Sauce Wings (12pc) - $25: Twice fried wings tossed in sweet, savory, and tangy fish sauce Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Oysters - $6: Oyster grilled to perfection with Vietnamese scallion fish sauce, peanuts and fried shallots Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cream Cheese Oysters - $6: Grilled oyster topped with house special cream cheese sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Scallops - $4.5: Grilled scallop with scallion fish sauce, quail egg, peanuts, and fried shallots Available at: dinner, lunch
Skewers
- Filet Mignon Skewer - $6: Topped with sesame and green onions, grilled with garlic, ginger, lemongrass, and five spices Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Belly Skewer - $4: Topped with green onions, grilled with special house marinade Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Skewer - $4: Topped with sesame and green onions Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Prawn Skewer - $5: Topped with green onions Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Hearts Skewer - $3.5: Topped with green onions Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Gizzard Skewer - $3.5: Topped with green onions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, South-Beach, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Volumetrics, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Escargot & Clams
- Escargot in Coconut - $14: Escargot in a fragrant, creamy sweet-savory lemongrass sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Clams - $13: Steamed clams with savory fragrance lemongrass broth Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Thai-Style Clams - $15: Tom yum broth with lemongrass, lime leaves, shallots, garlic, and herbs Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spotted Escargot Salted Egg - $17: Spotted escargot coated in rich, creamy, sweet salted egg yolk sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Escargot Garlic Butter - $16: Succulent Canadian Whelk simmered in luscious, buttery garlic sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Escargot Tamarind - $16: Spotted escargot in sweet-tangy tamarind sauce with fragrant fried garlic Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Moon Snails Garlic Butter - $14: Succulent moon snail simmered in luscious, buttery garlic sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Snails Pepper Butter - $15: Smoky grilled snail in savory, buttery garlic sauce with cracked black pepper Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Entrees
- Sizzling Steak - $20: Sizzling filet mignon cutlets served with fried eggs, onions, pâtés, hot dogs, special sauce and bread sticks Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stir-Fried Macaroni - $19: Stirred fried macaroni with filet mignon, Gai Lan, carrots, topped with sunny side egg Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stir-Fried Ramen - $18: Stir-fried ramen noodles with filet mignon, Gai Lan, and carrots Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hong Kong Lobster - $28: Lobster tossed with special aromatic dried shrimps Hong Kong style salt and pepper Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Beer Tower (Corona 3L) - $45: 3 liters of ice-cold Corona Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Tiger Beer (Single) - $7: Single bottle Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Tiger Beer (Bucket of 6) - $35: Bucket of 6 bottles Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Corona on Tap - $7: Fresh draft Corona by the glass Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Lychee Soju - $14: Sweet and refreshing lychee-flavored soju
- Nigori Sake - $15: Creamy unfiltered Japanese sake Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Tamarind Drink - $7: Sweet and tangy Vietnamese tamarind refresher Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Volumetrics, Alkaline, Macrobiotic
- Kumquat Tea - $6: Refreshing citrus tea Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Passionfruit Tea - $6: Tropical passionfruit iced tea Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about LAI RAI
- Is LAI RAI dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. LAI RAI has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Duck Balut, Filet Mignon Skewer and Chicken Hearts Skewer.
- What can I eat at LAI RAI on a dairy-free diet?
- Duck Balut, Filet Mignon Skewer and Chicken Hearts Skewer carry the dairy-free tag, out of 9 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does LAI RAI have vegan options?
- Yes. 8 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Crispy Tofu and Tiger Beer (Bucket of 6).
- Is LAI RAI gluten-free?
- 11 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at LAI RAI?
- Filet Mignon Skewer, at roughly 39.4g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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