I  noticed Mai on a recent trip to the Harris Teeter at the shopping center at Colony and Rea Road.  I live in Ballantyne and thought I would give this a try, since it is close to home.  I am always looking for new neighborhood places.  I asked a good friend and fellow sushi lover to meet me for dinner.  We both found the place cozy and were greeted when we walked in the door.  The staff was friendly,  the service a bit slow.  Mai has specials every night.  Monday was specials on domestics, and Tuesdays are half-price wine by the glass.  Kids under a certain age eat free during the week.\n\nMai also offers complimentary California Rolls or Edamame while you wait.  What a great touch.  We ordered edemame and found it quite nice. \n\nThe menu was quite varied.  As well as sushi, included hibachi and tempura,  Udan and Bento Boxes, etc.   My friend found the sushi menu included several tempura rolls that her kids would love.  I had a difficult time choosing an appitizer from the selection.  \n\nWe ate Gyoza, Spider Roll, Tempoura Roll and Shrimp Shumai.  My friend's oldest daughter ended up joining us later and had the tempura California roll and part of our dinner.  We all enjoyed our meal and the atmosphere.  \n\nI would definitely return to try out more from the menu and enjoy the atmosphere.  It was interesting to note that there were several Japanese people that came in while we were there.\n\nMy friend wants to bring all four of her children and husband back too, since they are sushi lovers and the location is so convenient.  I would definitely recommend you try out Mai at least once if you are in the area.