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.

My last lunch in Minneapolis before flying back home was at Hell's Kitchen. I went with the Lemon…read moreRicotta Pancakes. So good! I also had endless refills of diet soda, or diet pop as it's said here. Our waiter was on it! If you use a credit card, they apply an additional percentage to help offset processing cost. Try to pay cash if you can.

Staff is welcoming Place has two bars, on my visit one was…read morehosting a gathering so obviously went to the less gathered Caesar salad came out lightning fast. Mostly romaine hearts but slice parm and sweet tomatoes made up. Main entree is what drew me in, can't visit the land of 10k lakes for several days and not try walleye. Garlic mash was great, broccoli rabe was steamed and buttered well too Walleye was ok, breading needed a little more seasoning.

All the ingredients are served in an "assembly line" style ala "Chipotle". Unfortunately, or…read moresomething like Pho there is no real cohesion, but the flavors are sold enough that you get most of the general idea of Pho in a quick serve atmosphere... The place is very clean, and the staff are friendly and courteous. Overall a pleasant experience and appropriate for the location.

Pains me to leave a bad review because I used to LOVE Bep and they've saved me from many many…read morehangovers while at the office after a long night as a 20 something new to corporate life.. but the quality has gone down so drastically. Back in the day you used to get your pho packaged like EVERY OTHER takeout pho joint... with the broth being separate and you assemble when you get back to your office. Now they just pour it in right there at the counter. Also- they skimp on ingredients now. No more shrimp and they used to have proper pho noodles but now just use the same noodles as the vermicelli bowls. The broth is no longer clear like it should be. I feel like they're clearly struggling due to all the above reasons and the fact that their other locations have closed with only two remaining but *shrugs* if they shutter completely I won't be surprised.

Incredible! From the food to the decor, my whole experience at EaTo was amazing. I split the vodka…read moresauce pasta and lemon pesto burrata pasta with a friend and they were kind enough to pre-portion the vodka sauce on separate plates for us which felt like above and beyond service. They weren't able to do that with the burrata pasta due to the burrata ball on top which was completely fine! Both pasta dishes were tasty but the lemon pesto burrata blew me away. Every bite was absolutely incredible and it's such a unique dish that's hard to find somewhere else or replicate at home. I completely recommend giving it a try. The focaccia bread appetizer was also amazing! We added & paid for a few extra pieces to accommodate the size of our group and everyone absolutely loved it. The drinks were also really well done & strong without being overly stiff. They were really well mixed and tasty. Our server was so sweet and helped make the experience so special for us. I cannot wait to come back!

Eato was the perfect stop after spending the morning at the local farmers market! My friends and I…read moregrabbed a table on their adorable patio and had such a great overall experience. Even sitting outside, the service was attentive and welcoming. I was craving something light, healthy, and refreshing, and ended up ordering the Beet Steak salad -- it was SO good and honestly the highlight of my experience! The inside of the restaurant is just as cute and stylish as the patio, with a warm atmosphere that makes you want to stay awhile. Since Eato is especially known for their Italian dishes, I'm already looking forward to coming back to try more from the menu!

Was staying at the hotel and it was my only option so I didn't have to leave the building in 20…read moredegree weather. The service was fast and the food was really good too, highly recommend it if you are craving Italian in the area!

Yum, pizza was good- the service was quick sitting at the bar…read more The margarita pizza is the classic option for the fans who don't know what to get, so I got it. Great cheese and quality crust.

I got delivery on a Tuesday around 1130. DoorDash brought it within an hour and it was hot and…read morefresh. Food 5/5: wow, the flavor coming from everything I ordered is so well balanced! I got tikka masala, both the lamb and vegetable samosa, and naan. The masala is so flavorful and something I would absolutely get again. Out of the vegetable and lamb samosa, the lamb was my favorite. Try them both without the sauces first! Their flavors are amazing. Service 5/5: was delivered on time and came hot. Overall I loved this place! The flavors are well balanced and so savory!

One of the better experiences I've had at an Indian restaurant in Minneapolis. Comfortable…read moreambiance, attentive service, and tasty food, nicely presented. Dined here with a couple of colleagues and ordered a variety of appetizers and mains. Standouts for me were the dahi vada and chicken tikka, thought the latter was a bit unusual in that it was a little saucier that I'm used to and came with random bits of vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, etc). A couple things I wouldn't reorder were the lamb rogan josh, which was too creamy for my taste, and the makki ki roti, which was smeared with a little too much ghee. The menu is extensive, and I'd be happy to return to try some of the other items.

Excellent drunken Udon noodles! Service was super and drinks were great! Had the ginger mule and…read morewould have loved to stay for more.

I was in Minneapolis for a work conference three weeks ago. My colleagues and I enjoyed our last…read moresit-down dinner at Gai Noi. This was my foodie destination dinner spot. I'd read about the restaurant and wanted to try a few of their Laotian dishes on the menu. We ordered a bunch of dishes and ate family style so we could try a little of everything. Below is what we ordered as a group: -- Crispy Pork Belly (this was a hit at the table) -- Laab Seen with Sticky Rice (like a meat salad - I liked this a lot) -- Mok Paa (steamed white fish in banana leaf - aromatics off the charts good) -- Peanut Noodles -- Lemongrass Chicken Skewers (thumbs up) -- Pad See Ew (thai fav of one colleague) -- Yellow Curry with Chicken & Jasmine Rice -- Mango Cremeux (always leave room for dessert - light and tasty) If you dine here, please be aware that there is an 18% Service Charge that is added to all orders. 100% of this charge is paid to the service team as additional wages.

While staying at the Royal Sonesta hotel for a conference, I dined at the Wood + Paddle Eatery two…read moretimes during my stay. Wood + Paddle is located inside of the Royal, it's their hotel restaurant. On my first night in Minneapolis, I'd arrived to the hotel for check-in around dinner time. Not sure where to go and tired from the flight, I headed down to the lobby and walked over. When I asked if I could get a table for 1, she asked me if I would be comfortable with eating at the bar. It was a Sunday night, so I think she wanted to reserve tables for parties of two or more. I was fine with it, but I noticed there were quite a few empty tables. A few days later, I had lunch with a Colleague here. We got seated at a table, and the service was really good. Our waiter was attentive and made sure we kept our lunch within our time requirements so we could get back to the conference without issue. The food was really good. I tried to order or sample local or MN specialties during my trip. Below are the menu items that I tried: - Bison Burger with Fries - State Fair Cheese Curds (w/ house made, smoked ketchup) - Pork Chop (w/ a Norwegian inspired sauce) - Habanero Wings

Food came out fairly quick after ordering, but it wasn't too busy during 5:30-6pm on a weekday…read more You can customize the fries and how well the patty is done. Bison burger patty had a charred taste. The garlic dry rub wings have a good salt and dryness to them. The flourless chocolate torte is a satisfying dessert. Rich, creamy, tangy, and indulgent. I feel like they are missing out on a happy hour menu.

Absolutely loved this gem of a breakfast place while I was in Minneapolis for a work trip! I…read morestopped by twice and both times got the tostadas - once with carnitas (my fav) and once with the chicken tinga. They also had a delicious iced banana bread latte on their special menu...the banana bread cold fold was so, so good. The second time I stopped in, I was with a coworker and they tried the avocado coffee...which was interested. It was similar to a smoothie consistency, but was definitely not my cup of tea. Overall, great service, quick meal and really delicious food.

Friendly, popular place with good food…read more Herbie Sandwich The basil in the pesto comes through strong, in a soft croissant, not sure what the non meat pattie is, it's ok. Sandwich as a whole was yummy. Crispy hashbrowns on the outside, the inside were tender Farmer's Wife Omlette fluffy but the bacon is too thick, so it's not crispy, i ended up not eating it the toast was burnt, i passed on that as well Staff are very friendly but note it gets busy

Joe, good service, keepnit up my man. They wer outnof Grain Belt but theybreplaced the HH price…read morewith another similar chice, that was nice, very good business practice. Bar bites had to gonwith the very different walleye cake, scrumptious, and tjat chef better keep that tarter sauce secret...so good. Im a cook, ima tey to mimic that cuz so good. Mentioned earlier servive top notch, workers having fun amd thats important...5 stars.

We've been wanting to visit here for a while, and since it's in the heart of the Mill City farmers…read moremarket it was a great time to stop. All of our food was great and even though it was busy, we got seated right away and service was great. We also loved the old photos and photo mural artwork. Always happy to support local farmers. :)