May House Cuisine — Restaurant in Ames

Very unfortunate. Had been my favorite Asian cuisine in Ames for 20 years, but probably won't be going back. One of the things I used to really like about May House is all of the traditional dishes. The last time my wife ordered something from the traditional side of the menu they tried to dissuade her from ordering it and said she probably wouldn't like it. This time when I tried to, he flat out told me "No", and then said I should get fried rice or sweet and sour. I've been a chef for 15 years and know perfectly well what I'm getting when I order bak kut teh or yuxiang. Also, they started doing takeout only when covid started, and are still supposedly only doing take out. Even though, tables are set, and when we walked in he asked " for here or to go?" I said to go, but asked if they had started doing dine in again yet. He said "No, only to go". So apparently maybe just only to go for me, because it was pretty obvious that someone is dining in. Oh well I guess. The food that they allowed me to get was very average and obviously made with frozen pre-chopped vegetables, so I'll be trying the place next door next time. Too bad they are playing these...

This has been my favorite Chinese place to eat in Ames for years and years, especially after Cocost closed for good. The food was always fast and tasty at a decent price! Unfortunately I called here the other day for a pick-up order about an hour before they closed and got the rudest guy on the phone. He answered "Hello?" I said um is this Mayhouse thinking I had the wrong number. He replied, "Yes this is Mayouse, what do you want!" I then said are you kidding me, that's how you answer the phone to a business where paying customers call to spend their $... I was immediately turned off and told him I don't want anything from you anymore and hung up. It was my favorite place to eat but now they lost a loyal customer. Rudeness and poor customer service is just as important to me as the taste of the food. The new and coming Panda Express is going to get all my business from here on out...

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...