Mai Phat Buns turns a family Hoi An recipe into an addictive fried chicken experience on San Antonio’s West Side. Using spices pulled from pho, hu tieu and other Vietnamese pantry staples, the chicken is bright, aromatic and craveable across sandwiches, tenders and a chicken-and-Vietnamese-waffle that doubles down on sweet-salty crunch. Expect casual, bold flavors and playful sides like Uncle Roger–seasoned hand-cut chips and Vietnamese Brussels sprouts.