Fun fact: Quang is as old as I am, established in 1989 it's truly a childhood staple of mine. We…read moregrew up going here every Sunday after church so there's so much nostalgia coming here. We used to go when they were across the street in the small space. To me this is the OG Vietnamese place to recommend when people ask where to get great Vietnamese food. Food is always good and service is great. It has been a long time since I've been here and I'm glad to see they still have a lot of options available, even weekend specials. I had to taste the banh cuon since that is a weekend specials and not easily found in restaurants. It did not disappoint. The nuoc mam was perfect. Filling was good but I wish there were more fresh herbs for garnish. Bun Bo hue was filled with meat and protein!! I can't believe how much was in there. I normally don't like a ton of meat but this was so tender I ate it all. Pho was good. Broth had a strong star anise flavor but I like that. The mi hoanh ton soup was good but not the best. The wontons were huge! I appreciate the amount of protein in it. Cream cheese wontons flavor was good, wish there was more than 4 pieces per order though. Nem nuong serving size was pretty small. Wish we would've ordered the nem nuong spring rolls instead. Bubble tea tasted like strawberry milk, very sweet. Not my favorite but my daughter gave it 10/10. Salmon rice was good, we were able to add eggs for $4. The chili oil is very hot so be careful how much you add. 4% discount if you pay in cash. Gratuity added for parties of 5 or more. Easy to grab to go at the front if you are in a rush. We grabbed more to go after we ate too. The tri color dessert was ok, not my favorite but I liked the sweetness of the coconut milk in there. We grabbed a banh mi that was ready to go and that was good! Bread was crispy, but maybe too much bread ratio to filling. Banh bao was massive too, expensive for $8.

Got a table right away on a Sunday for dinner…read more The cream cheese wontons came out quick and were hot, just lacked a little crisp. Lots of cream cheese ratio. Buon Bo Hue was spicy, had a good amount of meat. Pho broth was flavorful and passed for good pho. I hated the bowl, it is so narrow and you can barely fit any additional toppings. Nem Nuong was underwhelming, a lot smaller than expected. Banh Cuon is a weekend special. They were pretty thick and didn't absorb much of the sauce but had a good balance of filling and toppings. There was an automatic tip for a party of 5 and you save 4% if you pay in cash

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.

This place has a well-deserved reputation in the industry and to the community for its wonderful…read morefood and experience. Each dish was super flavorful and had a good amount of kick but not too much for the midwestern palate IMO. The Brussel sprouts and sweet potatoes were INCREDIBLE and I loved the beef rendang and fish sauce caramel pork were delicious too. Don't skip on the bread pudding for dessert. The only slight miss for me were the spring rolls but just due to personal preference. Highly recommend!

Night swim $13.50 a very nice drink for a hot day. If you like margaritas then I think you will…read morelike this. Note it does have a touch of spice heat. Others had tom kha old fashioned and bestest life , each $13.50. all good Brussels sprouts $17. Shared at the table. Not as crispy as I like but lots of flavor and enjoyed by all Hanoi sticky rice $20 very good. Even good a day later. Brought half home and it was lots for lunch. Barramundi $26. Very good and told would get again Bali cauliflower $17. Plus $3 for pork added. Very good Grilled pork $22. Very good Water is in small glasses and so they had to come by often on a hot day and sitting outside. Service was very good by Alex S. She even changed chicken to pork for one meal even thought the order was in. She handled the change very nicely.

Even today, I can't imagine chè đậu trắng Without my mom,…read morehaving half this dessert Milked in coconut cream with a faint Scent of its husk. One day And then for many other days, Tracy gave me this last course After my order, before I left.

So I went to Eat Street to get lunch and Chinese groceries, and discovered that my go-tp Vietnamese…read moredive, Pho Tau Bay, is closed until fall due to construction. Well thinking I would go to Pho Hua instead, I pulled intonthe Shuang Hur Grocer's parking lot thinking I'd grab a few things before heading north on Eat Street. Then I saw signs on the Shuang Hur building for a (new to me) Vietnamese joint in the same building. Boy was I pleasantly surprised! My Huong is an 8-top hole in the wall across the parking lot from the rear of El Nuevo Mariachi Restaurant. The place is homely, small, but brightly lit and plenty of day light through the picture windows overlooking Eat Street. It's a big contrast to Pho 79 type places that are dim and short on ambience. The clientele shows. Instead of just a bunch of Asians throwing down Pho, it's a mix like you'd see at Quang or Eat Street Crossing. I was seated right away, was greeted by a cheery Vietnamese lady, and ordered Hu Tieu Bo Khu (Beef Stew Noodle Soup.) It was a dish I haven't seen before even though I have been to so many Vietnamese places (see my other reviews and lists.) The dish came very quickly, and I was shocked that they didn't bring it with a veggie plate. Oh well. Well the best way I could describe Hu Tieu Bo Khu, its basically a pot roast over noodles. So the beefy broth like a less spicey version of Bun Bo Hue, with flavors of lemongrass and star anise, nicely garnished already with what would have been on a veggie plate. The broth was delicious, slightly sweet with the carrots, and the beef was fall apart amazingly stewed with deep flavor. There were other menu items like Curry Chicken pho and a Stewed chicken rice dish I'd have to return and try!

After craving Pho for a long time, and not wanting to make the drive to Pho400, we decided to check…read moreout Pho 79. It's exactly what I'd expect out of a family-run neighborhood joint. No-frills, wood panels for days, and the "casual" service your get at the best asian restaurants. My wife got the pho she'd been craving and it was decent. There aren't any "great" pho places in MN so can't be too picky. The hot and sour soup was huge. The picture doesn't do it justice,. That's a serving spoon in the picture! It didn't have much tamarind, was a bit sweet, and an interesting choice of okra; some of which were a bit slimy (as okra can get). The tofu was perfectly fried and had a nice bouncy texture. I much prefer Thanh Luong's version but for the price it's definitely worth it. Overall it's a great value and I will always prefer mom-and-pop operations over the sterile, corporate "industrial chic", neon-sign spots that are all the rage.

The sweet and sour soup was too sweet with not much tamarind flavor, the fish didn't have much…read moreflavor from the soup and needed some fish sauce for dipping. I was able to get what I needed to eat my food such as a bowl and the fish sauce. It's been awhile since we've been here and it's a lot quieter than before with only one section of the restaurant is being used. It was nice to be able to order my comfort food and service was good.

Cute little place and bakery! I didn't have very much interaction with the waitress. She didn't say…read moremuch. Kept our drinks refilled and the food came out warm at least! Cream cheese puffs and egg rolls were amazing as always. I didn't love the sweet n sour chicken. Way too many peppers & pineapple in the sauce.

This is my second time getting taking out from this location. There's lots of seatin available, ,…read morebut ironically I've yet to see anyone dining in. That said, I guess grabbing a table should be easy. It may even be easy snagging one of parking spots in the back (enter through alley). Otherwise there's street parking (on side streets). The two staff members working when I went were pretty welcoming and polite. One was packing up the takeout orders, which thankfully included mine. I don't know if it's due to what I order or the small quantity, but my food is always ready as soon as I arrive (within 15mins of ordering). The Egg Roll has been consistently good, crispy, and flavorful. No complaints there. This time I decide to try the cream cheese wontons. Very crispy, tasty, but a little low on filling. One major downside is they didn't serve it we that sweet sauce. They gave ample duck sauce packets, but I just ended up using the sweet and sour sauce that I have from Trader Joes. The wings were a disappointment. They're cooked hard, actually too hard. The skin was tight, the meat a bit dry, and the flavor bland. TBH, I think for the future I'll stick with the Egg Roll which can be ordered as two pcs or as one pc (1/2 order).

Love Thanh Luong! Every dish I have tried is amazing and super flavorful. I got the Spicy Beef…read moreNoodle Soup and it was so tasty. Not very spicy on its own but they have chili oil, jalapeños, and sriracha you can add in. Super flavorful and filling. Also tried some of the Thai Fried Rice which was delicious. It's hard to pick something from the menu because all options are great. Service is also super polite and friendly. Come visit!

By far the best and only vegetarian Bun Bo Hue in town!…read more I've been looking everywhere for a good vegetarian Bun Bo Hue and this place nails it. The broth is flavorful and spicy, the noodles are perfect, and the toppings are fresh especially the fried onion. It's comforting, authentic, and completely plant-based. A rare find and an instant favorite!

I was in town for work recently with 0 plans or reservations and researched this place in an uber…read morecoming straight from the airport. Cozy Hmong-American restaurant with French-influenced pastries? Count me in! I literally updated my destination to this restaurant while in the uber and decided to grab a bit of food before heading to my hotel. I had no reservation, but arriving a little after 1 pm on a Monday had no wait for a bar seat. It's such a cozy, homey restaurant with light wood, light brick, natural light, few plants inside and a very casual patio with picnic tables outside. I could see this place being a tough reservation during peak times. I hadn't eaten all day and was extremely hungry. I opted for the king crab omelette with red curry beurre blanc. I got a side of sticky rice to make it slightly heartier since I was so hungry and got some pastries to go, since I was in a bit of a time crunch to make it to my hotel and take some work calls. Service was incredibly friendly and fast. My server really did Minneapolis proud, chatted with me about my trip, gave me other great goodie recommendations to fill out my dining for the week, and overall really made the visit special. The crab omelette was unreal. Simultaneously fresh, light, but with a hint of kick and richness from the red curry beurre blanc. Excellent flavor combo. I got the crab Rangoon danish and the coconut pandas croissant to go and ate them for breakfast the next day and they were still so light and fresh with unreal flavor combos. The pandan was my favorite and I tend to be a savory over sweet pastry girl. This place is deserving of all of its hype and more. I honestly really wanted to go back and asked if I could try to sneak in a reservation to come again for later in the week, but sadly they are when I was free the rest of the time I was in town. Absolutely scheming to come back to Minneapolis just to eat here again!

Unfortunately, our experience at Diane's Place was disappointing. Two of the front desk servers…read morewere not very helpful -- when we asked for a cold drinks menu, they told us they didn't have one. However, after we showed them the drink menu listed on their website, another server from the back was able to provide it. On top of that, our order was incorrect and our food was packaged to-go even though we requested to dine in. The food itself was decent, but it was frustrating not receiving what we actually ordered. Overall, the service and lack of attention to detail really took away from the experience.

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

Gai Noi is one of the most unique and memorable dining experiences in Minneapolis. From the moment…read moreyou walk in, the atmosphere is vibrant, welcoming, and full of energy. The food is absolutely exceptional--every dish is beautifully prepared, packed with flavor, and showcases a creative blend of Lao-inspired cuisine with fresh, high-quality ingredients. The menu offers something for everyone, and every bite feels thoughtfully crafted. The cocktails are outstanding, the presentation is beautiful, and the service is attentive without ever feeling rushed. It's clear that the entire team takes pride in delivering a first-class dining experience. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply looking for an incredible meal, Gai Noi is a restaurant that lives up to the hype. It's one of the best dining destinations in Minneapolis, and I can't wait to return.

This place is tucked away with it's onlwn parking lot. I found that super nice because I was…read moreworried about finding street parking with all the construction. Walking in, it felt like I was in an Asian restaurant with plenty of space and familiar tunes playing. The staff was very attentive and quick as well. The food was awesome as well. I was very happy to find the durian smoothie on the menu, plus it's likely the best I've had in Minnesota. The phổ đặc biệt was very flavorful. I made sure to treat the broth before adding in all the extra sauces. I would recommend dropping in if you want that true feeling of Viet food.

I have been here over the years and stopped back in this weekend…read more Still one of the best places in the metro for Pho. Check them out next time you want some amazing Pho or other asian food.