Hai Hai is a bright, colorful, tropical gem. It's the perfect summer dinner spot!…read more We ate on the charmingly decorated patio. Even the dishes on which the food is served are thematic and beautiful. The menu has a lot of unique items and everything we had was delicious and fresh. I really enjoyed my Vietnamese crepe. It's on the pricier side, but I think the prices are worth it because you can't get this type of food (for this quality) elsewhere in the area. We also appreciated the plethora of mocktail choices! Service was a tad slow at times because it was a busy Saturday, but it didn't cause any problems.

Oof, my rating started with 5 stars in 2018 to 3 stars in 2020, and they're losing another star in…read more2026. I miss the 5 star days. I keep wanting to love this place, and there are things that I still enjoy - specifically, the vibe, the friendly staff, and the potential of the menu. Unfortunately, the quality of the actual food just keeps declining. Last night, we arrived right at 4pm to take advantage of the HH menu. We ordered the Popcorn Chicken and Wonton Nachos of the HH menu, and the Crispy Rice Salad (Nam Khau), Vietnamese Crepe (Banh Xeo), Chicken Laab Lettuce Wraps, Shrimp & Perilla Rolls and the Balinese Chicken Thai off the regular menu. Generally, I love the idea of all these items. Unfortunately, all of the food tasted old and heavy. All of the fried items tasted like they were fried in old oil, making the dishes greasy. The herbs that came with the crepe were wilted like they were sitting out. And, nothing tasted made to order and came out luke warm. Nothing tasted fresh. I left feeling heavy with a brick in my stomach.

We stopped here after a long run in Minneapolis and weren't disappointed! We had heard of it…read morebefore, but never got around to making a trip in, now after having it we'll probably be adding them as a go-to. We ordered the Lotus Bahn Mi, the Beef Lo Mein, and the Eggrolls. The Lo Mein was delicious, the egg rolls were some of the best we've had in the Twin Cities, and the Bahn Me had such a refreshing taste paired with an amazing bread. I'd recommend all 3 dishes. The place is a little small, but very cute and cozy. Staff was extremely nice, and attentive. They were happy to talk about the options as well. We'll definitely be back, next time I'm going to try their Pho!

He Said: I have been going to Lotus for so many years. A big credit to the family who runs Lotus,…read morebecause the restaurant has been an institution for so many years. Service is friendly, the food is tasty, and the price is affordable. With all that said, the restaurant has some things that might turn off some people. Parking can be hard to find; there have been altercations in the area; also, the last time we went the restaurant it was not very clean. We will continue to visit the restaurant, but I want to make it known to others about all my experiences. Pros: - Several. We have always felt the hospitality is superb. Cons: - Mentioned in the above description.

Soberfish is a great option! I've enjoyed their food, service, and ambiance…read more FOOD: I've had their vegetable stir fry with various proteins. It was good with fresh vegetables and well cooked/flavored options. AMBIANCE: definitely a casual spot-- not too fancy at all, but also good for most purposes (friends, family). SERVICE: friendly and perfectly adequate. I recommend the spot and will continue to go there!

If you're contemplating this place - just say "yes"! A place where you can assured to get great…read moresushi, amazing Thai food, and great service. We came on Thursday early evening and were surprised that they were offering happy hour from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM. There were app, entree, sushi, and even alcohol happy hour specials. We took advantage of the gyoza and spring roll happy hour priced items which were still full servings of the regular-priced appetizers! Their spring rolls are so fresh and quite large. The gyoza was lightly fried and the pork-based filling was exactly what I had expected. I knew I wanted the Rama spinach curry with chicken (which is what I always get) but my bestie wasn't sure what she wanted. She asked our waitress, Danielle, for a recommendation and ended up getting the Magnificent Massaman curry with chicken. While both hit the spot, the Magnificent Massaman curry is called magnificent for a reason. Don't get me wrong, I still love my Rama curry, but the Massaman - it was amazing. We shared a bottle of Sauvignon Blanc with was appropriately priced and nicely chilled. You can't go wrong here. You can tell this unassuming spot is a neighborhood favorite. There was a steady flow of people coming in, some alone to sit and have dinner or dinner and a drink alone, others with their entire family (even with small children). There were a lot of people picking up takeout, too. Parking is off street, and the restrooms are sort of outside of the restaurant in a hallway (like they are at Longfellow Grill). You won't be disappointed if you give this place a try!

Stunning restaurant with incredible lighting (no big lights here!) and greenery. The patio is huge…read moreand is covered. The volume in the restaurant is quite loud, so the patio may be better if you don't want to speak up at the table. Service is on the slower side but the food is worth the wait. -- The Sakoo small plate was an incredible dish! The texture contrast between the filling, chewy exterior, and lettuce shell was fantastic. It was so flavorful and has a bit of a spice kick to it. -- The Mango Fish entree was packed with flavor, and is a very umami-forward dish. The piece of crispy salmon skin on the side is perfectly crunchy and salty. It's a filet of salmon (not a whole fish) and the salmon is nice and buttery. -- The Duck Fried Rice entree had good flavor but the duck meat was dry. It did not come with the duck leg or crispy skin, and instead had chunks of duck meat throughout the dish. This dish has a bit of a spice kick to it. -- The Pistachio Orange Blossom Cake dessert was SO GOOD. I'm not a huge dessert person and I ate every bite of this. The cake is so moist and pairs well with the fluffy mousse covering the cake. The little bits of baklava and orange zest complemented this dish really well.

Absolutely delicious and highly recommend. We had the scallops crudo as a starter and the flavor…read morewas phenomenal. I will be thinking of how good that dish is for the rest of my life; the coconut milk and lime combined with the texture of fresh seafood really hit the spot! The Thai basil wings and Massaman curry were very yummy also. I enjoyed my meal so thoroughly that I forgot to take many pictures. The presentation on my cocktail (a tonic with vodka and buddha hand fruit) was very pretty. Service was thoughtful and quick. The restaurant itself was beautiful and open and airy -- I almost felt like I wasn't in Minneapolis anymore. We went on a Tuesday, and only drawback I'd say is that the noise level can be a little bit loud due to the acoustics and how the room is one giant space. Otherwise, very happy with the restaurant and would go again.

Nancy was lovely!! The meal was super yummy and she treated our large party with so much patience xxread more

A west Calhoun legacy. Very good food, great prices, and always filled with fun people. It's also…read morea great place for business lunches and has a very good happy hour. I would have gone five stars but the timing of the food was pretty wonky. Very friendly staff, too!

We came for Valentines Day, and it did not disappoint! We got 3 different Benny Buns, and they all…read morehad their own unique flavors. I was left wanting more! The Ramen was incredible. It is the best Ramen I have had in the states. While it didn't beat out the Ramen I had in Japan it brought back a few memories from my time over there. The atmosphere is dark and upscale. They have candles on your table and Sumo wrestling on the TV. I did not have any of their Sake, but the Matcha Whiskey was top notch. I couldn't have asked for a better experience. The only issue we had which Moto-i can't control is the sketchiness of the area at night. That's Uptown for you but it's sad to see the area so bad and trashy. Just watch yourself extra careful around here.

My girl friends and I were visiting Minneapolis and decided to have an early birthday dinner at…read moremoto-i, and we had a wonderful experience! Angelina called ahead to confirm our reservation, and she was so kind and offered so many cool places to visit while in town. On the day of the reservation, Angelina met with us at the rooftop and was so welcoming. Our server, Elenore, was also super helpful, walked us through the menu with great detail, and made our dining experience wonderful. We sat at one of the rooftop tables, and it was the best vibe we had the entire weekend! Food was delicious and in large enough portion sizes that we were ready to roll down the stairs after. Highly recommend for out-of-town visitors and those looking to celebrate any special occassions.

What a great experience with delicious food. The wait staff was superb and very attentive. The…read moreoptions were great with the ability to make your own hot pot and cook the food in front of you adding whatever vegetables and meats you want to use. It's just so fun to experience it! Try it.

Jeremy was attentive and provided excellent service! This…read moreplace has Individual hotpots, but it could easily be shared, especially if you order more stuff. Tom kha was delicious - the flavor was IT. Sichuan spicy was excellent. I love that numbing feeling. Coconut cream cheese wontons and egg rolls *drool emoji* Ginger mojito was good, and the Plum soju was, as usual, perfection Clean, fairly quiet. Would recommend!

I came here for dinner because I had work related events in the state. I dont have any pho in…read moreMadison that is catered for the viet taste bud. I lived in the Houston and Garland Texas area all my life where there is a large vietnamese population... and for the past 5 months, I have just been exploring Minnesota and Wisconsin and Illinois for vietnamese food. This evening... I was just craving pho. lets start with the ambiance. Its a pretty hip place once you get inside. I do like the cultural blend of modern and old school, and you see it with the different type people that come in. The staff there was prompt, and unlike my old school favorite in Richardson Texas... the staff to customer ratio was high. So the service was quick and attentive. Now for the pho. I went with the Dac Biet because I never know sometimes if I will get tough precut preprocessed meats... not in this case. I felt that all the ingrediants were fresh...and catered toward the old school viet palette, which I thank you. I understand a lot of pho house have to stay in business and cater to the local palette but this one was spot on. You can just breath in the right mixture of ingrediants. The bowl was reasonably priced, and the portions were similar to what I am used to having in Houston. It was fantastic as I scarfed it down to quick and forgot to take a picture. However, all the pictures that I have seen associated with this location are accurate. Overall, I would come back here. I am interested in trying their Stone pho next time as th emenu advertisement made it look tasty.

Went for an early dinner on Mother's Day. Was expecting a long wait but was surprisingly seated…read morequickly. Service staff was as expected for a busy day and we kept getting the wrong items sent out but they were nice and apologetic, it was just a busy day and had newer staff. Parking is limited, be sure to pay attention to where you're parking since certain spots are meant for businesses nearby. They have patio seating but I don't know if they actually provide food service outside. Bathrooms are currently out of service so they have two port-o-potties outside. It's a nice space and gets lots of natural sunlight, I do wish they had some tint or blinds though because we were seated next to a window and it was a bit blinding especially with the sun reflecting off the metal cups and laminated menus. I've heard great things about their food but for me it was a miss. We all had pho but the amount of herbs and fresh toppings wasn't sufficient for 6 phos. They were accommodating and gave us additional items we asked for. The calamari was on the greasier end and was bigger than expected. For my palate both the banh mi and pho were lacking in flavor. I put a lot of things into my pho but it just didn't taste like anything to me except for pho powder. The ribeye pho had a generous portion of broth but only like 5 slices of meat. The oxtail stone bowl pho one looked hot and didn't have enough space to add everything in without it overflowing while the other didn't look like the broth was hot enough to cook the noodles. I will say though their ordered drink cups and to-go containers game was top notch. I received a reusable bag with my two banh mis to go instead of a plastic bag. It's probably not somewhere I'd return to unless someone else absolutely had to have it but to each their own.