La Chine rouge sur Tours

07/05/2026: Being gluten intolerant, it had been a long time since we'd been able to enjoy this type of cuisine. At Mao's, the menu is clear, with allergens listed, and the staff is sensitive to allergies and intolerances. We were even offered a special amuse-bouche, a thoughtful touch that made us feel more confident. The dishes were delicious (spring rolls, lemongrass beef, and filet mignon), and we experienced no symptoms.

05/05/2026: Two years ago, I left the following review: "Thai food made by Thais. Excellent. Delicious cocktails, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. Helpfulness and friendliness are on the menu." What a difference from my experience today! I called to reserve a table, knowing how busy this restaurant is at lunchtime on weekdays. I was given the choice between the counter and a high table, which I chose. So far, so good. When I arrived around 12:50 pm, there were only two people in the dining room, whereas it's usually packed. No one greeted me. There were only three of them... I wondered why there were so few customers. I was told they were all upstairs. I gave my name, saying I had a reservation. They wanted to seat me at the counter, even though I had reserved a high table. Finally, they told me that if I wanted a high table, it had to be the one next to the restrooms because all the others were reserved. Two people in the entire restaurant at almost 1 p.m., and no table for me? So I don't know what's going on. No one from the usual staff, no noise in the kitchen, whereas the place is usually bustling. Has the owner changed? I'll try again in a while because I've been going to this restaurant for ten years and I love it. In any case, if you go into this establishment and there's no noise and no many people seated, keep walking! P.S.: I just drove past the restaurant again. All the reserved tables are empty. A word to the wise...