Sei Mai Name Bar
Last updatedβ 4.7 Β· 157 Google reviews Β· $$
Sei Mai Name Bar is a Vietnamese bar and restaurant on Erskine Street in Sydney, known for handcrafted cocktails and shared plates. It feels lively and intimate, suited to a night out with friends. Regulars come for the drinks and the street food style dishes. Wynyard Park is about two minutes' walk away.
Cuisine at Sei Mai Name Bar
Food at Sei Mai Name Bar
The menu is Vietnamese street food, built for sharing. Regulars keep naming the pate so, banh khot (small crisp pancakes topped with seafood and herbs), tamarind fried chicken wings and rice paper chips. The kitchen blends traditional recipes with a modern twist. Fresh spring rolls arrive with a peanut dipping sauce, and the small yellow pancakes come with a tangy dip.
What to order: Banh khot Β· Rice paper chips Β· Fresh spring rolls with peanut sauce
Drinks at Sei Mai Name Bar
Drinks are the other draw here. The bar makes handcrafted cocktails, and one diner singled out the Saigon Sour for its tamarind. There is also a pineapple mocktail for those not drinking alcohol. Happy hour cocktails are offered earlier in the evening.
A bar first, with Vietnamese food
Sei Mai Name pairs a cocktail bar with a Vietnamese kitchen. The website describes the chefs blending traditional recipes with a modern twist, and a menu of street food favourites. Visitors describe the room as intimate, with live music on some nights. The website says the place suits gatherings with friends and family, and one diner celebrated a birthday there.
What customers say about Sei Mai Name Bar
- π¬Cocktails and happy hour drinks are the main draw
- π¬Friendly, attentive staff
- π¬Shared plates that suit a group
- π¬Music adds to the mood
Tips for visiting Sei Mai Name Bar
- βHappy hour cocktails run from 4pm to 6pm, and one diner found them good value.
- βBook through OpenTable using the Book a Table button on the website.
- βSundays and Mondays are for private bookings only.
- βOrder a few shared plates, as the menu is designed for sharing.
Getting to Sei Mai Name Bar
68a Erskine St, Sydney NSW 2000. Wynyard Park is about two minutes' walk away, and Lang Park is around four minutes on foot.
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FAQ about Sei Mai Name Bar
What cuisine does Sei Mai Name Bar serve?
It serves Vietnamese food, including street food style shared plates, alongside handcrafted cocktails.
Can I book a table at Sei Mai Name Bar?
Yes. Bookings are made through OpenTable, linked from the Book a Table button on the website.
Is Sei Mai Name Bar licensed?
Yes, it operates as a bar serving cocktails and other drinks alongside its food.
Is Sei Mai Name Bar open for lunch?
No. Service starts at 4pm, so it is a dinner and evening venue.