DD Mau, the modern Vietnamese restaurant known for its fresh flavors and creative takes on classics, opens the doors to its new Webster Groves location today, Friday, Nov. 21, at 8169 Big Bend Blvd. The move marks a major step forward for the fast-casual favorite, which outgrew its longtime home on Allen Avenue after more than a decade.
We’ve long been fans of DD Mau’s bright, housemade Vietnamese dishes, and we even highlighted their standout roti shell tacos in our Eat This column earlier this year. And after attending the restaurant’s soft opening this week, we can confirm another must-order: DD Mau is serving some of the best wings in town. (Don’t miss owner Julie Shih’s episode on The Sauce podcast, where she shares more about the restaurant’s evolution.)
The new 6,000-square-foot space, formerly home to Weber’s Front Row, gives DD Mau room to stretch into the vision Shih said she’s been working toward for years. “We finally have the space we dreamed of,” she said. “It’s been in the works for two years, and now it’s really coming to life.” The spacious dining room, larger kitchen and added event area allow the team to host private dinners, parties and corporate gatherings, something Shih says customers have increasingly asked for. “We hope we can host more events and try fun new items, things like beef dumplings and potstickers,” she added.
The relocation also brings new features to the menu experience. DD Mau now holds a beer and wine license, giving diners a curated beverage selection to pair with their pho, bánh mì, noodle bowls and those now-essential wings. Diners can also expect rotating seasonal specials and the debut of DD Mau’s small-batch, house-made chile oil, which will be available for retail purchase starting in December.
For Shih, expanding while many restaurants face headwinds is both humbling and energizing. “Honestly, I feel very fortunate,” she said. “I think we’re lucky, and the food is really good. We’re just grateful to keep growing with our community.”
DD Mau Webster Groves is open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., offering dine-in, carryout and online ordering.