Our waiter was phenomenal and the food is delicious! We've ordered takeout from here before and were excited to try this place during Restaurant Week. We tried the egg roll, cheese puffs, and State Fair cheese wontons- all delicious with a crispy outer layer. I ordered the Bo Luc Lac and it was excellent- flavorful and refreshing. I'm drooling thinking about the honeycomb cake for dessert. Great beers on tap and a good selection of other drinks on their menu. We did wait over 30 minutes after our reservation time with no updates from the hostess. Overall, happy to return to dine take out. read more

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Delicious food and a great vibe! We luckily made a reservation beforehand so we were able to get a table when we arrived. I started with the lychee hibiscus clementine martini which was delicious and sweet. We shared the egg rolls and wonton appetizers and loved them. The sauce it came with was delicious as well. For my main I ordered the tai pho. It was the perfect dish for the cold weather and the meat was very soft and tender. I also tried some bites of the mock duck dishes my friends ordered and was surprised by how flavorful it was. Overall it was a great meal! read more

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I Still love Que Viet, but last night was a letdown Que Viet has been one of my favorite Vietnamese spots for years The egg rolls -- normally a highlight -- were over-fried to the point that the ends looked like chicharrones. They were so hard that when I tried to take a bite, the meat just fell out of the wrapper. It was unusual and honestly made them inedible, which is a big change from what I'm used to. I couldn't even enjoy them in my bún egg noodle salad The beef pho also missed the mark. The broth lacked its usual depth and flavor, and there was barely any meat in the bowl. It just didn't have that "made with love" feel To top it off, our server never checked on us after dropping off the food. We were left waiting, so I eventually got up and paid at the counter. The person at the register seemed annoyed that I didn't pay at the table, but at that point, we had been sitting without attention long enough that I didn't want to wait any longer. Don't get me wrong -- I still love Que Viet and this one visit doesn't cancel out all the great meals I've had here. But I do hope this feedback is heard, because something about the care and consistency just wasn't there this time. read more

Met a colleague here for lunch. We got there at noon on a weekday and there were plenty of open tables but it didn't take long to fill up. We were seated promptly and served quickly. I chose the lunch pork lo mein. It came with fried rice and two cream cheese puffs. I wish it would have had an egg roll, or even half an egg roll instead of the puffs. Everything was hot. I liked that my colleague's lunch came out just a minute before mine because it means they are serving when it's ready so nice and hot. Portions were generous and I had some leftovers to enjoy another lunch. The entry was pretty. I loved the pink flowers hanging from the eaves as you walked in. Nice visit. read more

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The staff were very welcoming, but it took awhile to get seated and ordered. The ambiance was gorgeous, I loved all the interior decor. Though, the food was definitely inauthentic. I got the pho with brisket and the broth was bland, tasting a bit watered down. In addition, I feel like the small details really matter especially when you're paying close to $20 a bowl (tip included)... So I felt disappointed when the jalapeños and lime wedges came clearly sliced a few hours or days before being served. I feel like serving those things fresh definitely enhance the experience. Overall, I wouldn't revisit unless I was coming for the drinks. But I'm glad I tried it because I've heard about this place all over social media. read more

Em Que Viet - Brisket Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

You're definitely paying a bit extra for a bowl of pho here than your typical mom and pop Viet restaurant. I would say it makes up for it with the cute ambiance and upscale feel of the restaurant. A great place for brunch/lunch and a nice photo op. The service we had was very friendly and they were pretty quick with our food and filled out waters. If I was in the area and craving pho I would come back. The banh mi was surprisingly good as well, filled with lots of pork. We also ordered the Nuoc Mam Chicken wings and cheese wontons. If I had to pick between the two, I'd choose the cheese wontons over the Nuoc Mam wings, which is saying a lot for someone who is lactose intolerant lol read more

Em Que Viet - Vietnamese Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

A wonderful addition to the neighborhood. Third visit since it opened and I like it more each time I am there. I think the vegan/vegetarian options have improved. The back patio is enchanting. I will admit I am not discerning with respect to Vietnamese food but my meal was excellent. read more

Teresa needs to be fired. Everytime she serves us she messes something up. Today she got my entire order wrong and forgot my wontons. I am very mad. This is not the first, second, or third time she has messed up my order. I am now done. I refuse to be upset and angry after trying to have a nice lunch because Teresa can't serve. Teressa has ruined my lunch at Em Que Viet on grand waaaay too many times. read more

Em Que Viet is a cute Vietnamese restaurant on Grand Ave. I'd describe Em Que Viet as more of a fusion restaurant and less mom and pop, so keep that in consideration. Vibes: Adorable setup, feels clean and new, and really nice service. Lots of seating for a smaller restaurant. I really liked the decor! Food: The eggs rolls were SO tasty! They were piping hot, delicious, and paired perfectly with the dipping sauce they brought out. I ordered the Kung Pao Chicken. I was taken aback by the serving size. It's massive and could easily feed two people. I didn't love the chicken itself (lacked some flavor and the cubes were huge) but the veggies and the sauce tasted great! I ate my leftovers two days later and it still didn't disappoint. Overall: I enjoyed my experience at Em Que Viet. If you're looking for a cute spot and some solid food, I'd say it's worth stopping in! read more

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overpriced mid vietnamese food. you're better off going to an authentic viet place on university. really nothing to rave about and their prices are pretty steep. read more

This restaurant is pretty, decorated with pink and white flower decors. I've been seeing posts on Instagram about this restaurant, and we're finally here. Food is delicious. I haven't had steak and eggs since I was in California. When i saw that on their menu, I had to order it. My friend ordered the flight of mocktail and they were also delicious. Service was good, even though the restaurant was busy. I didn't realize they close at 230pm everyday for afternoon siesta. We had to finish up our meal. Street parking in the front or side. read more

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We ordered the summer special pompano wrap which was so good especially the chili dip that came with it was amazing. The steak and eggs is a must for brunch, definitely something I would order again. Service was attentive nice and atmosphere was definitely insta worthy. They do close at 2pm and reopen again at 4pm for dinner. read more

Em Que Viet - Menu - Vietnamese Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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Yum! Tasty Vietnamese fusion bites await you here. The atmosphere is comfortable although a bit cramped. There is a nice deck during warm seasons. The drinks and food options are extensive and portion sizes are large enough to share. My only suggestion is to offer spicier options as many entrees I've tried are a bit bland. read more

It was okay. I've had better egg rolls at the Vina and Vietnam Star. Not bad tho. EFY was good but gravy was too weak. I would return to try other things read more

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Yall - this place is legit! We loved everything! This place is small so expect a wait or grab a spot at their bar and grab a drink while you wait. The service was amazing and we left so dang happy with the whole dinner! Definitely recommend the iced coffee and the TRIANGLE WONTONS. Ask for those ones. They have two types. Oh my goodness they were heaven. Enjoy! read more

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I have been here couple times, it is nicely decorated with lots of natural lights. The staff is knowledgable of the menu and service is speedy. Their beef/chicken vermicelli and pho are very delicious. Their cocktails are great too. Banh Xeo is huge and highly recommend. Street parking. read more

Go eat here! The wings were very delicious! Crispy and fresh. Had a nice cinnamon flavor to them and a good amount of wings for the price! We had their Pear cocktail and a margarita on their happy hour menu. Both were quite strong! But also very tasty. They have a cocktail flight for $25 that i will absolutely be trying next time! The star of the show was the shaken beef and it was phenomenal. One of the best dishes i've had at a restaurant in awhile. We couldn't shut up about how delicious it was. the steak was unbelievably tender and juicy, the sauce was insanely flavorful and we loved the freshness that the tomato, cucumber and watercress gave. Blew me away! Cannot wait to bring my friends here and try the rest of their menu! Inside is on the smaller side. They have a bar and the decorations inside are simple and cute. Probably not good for larger parties! The staff was super friendly and even though they were very busy (it was during Grand Ole Days) we had great service! read more

Em Que Viet - Five Spice Wings & Shaken Beef - Bo Luc Lac - Vietnamese Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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Adorable restaurant! Fairly small so wouldn't recommend for large parties but it's absolutely beautiful with great ambiance and decor. We came when it was a bit quieter so we were able to get our food super quick! We ordered the chicken wings that were super flavorful, two bowls of beef pho, and I got the marinated beef noodle bowl. Everything tasted great, plenty of veggies to add to the pho, and the server was also the bar tender doing double duty but super patient and kind! read more

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Pho was mediocre and the beef brisket pho had large slices of inedible beef. Tough as shoe leather and completely unappetizing. Famous egg rolls were large hard masses of low quality pork. I had fountain soda and had to request a refill. Service was not very impressive.... very terse and inattentive. Will definitely not be coming back here. Overpriced also. read more

My husband & I order here fairly frequently; I haven't been to the actual location yet, but it's definitely on my list! Even delivered, this is one of the best banh mis in the Cities. I got the Mock Duck, which is marinated in a super tasty sauce. I don't always love the flavor of Mock Duck, but the toppings and everything else really make up for that. The veggies are fresh & crisp, the baguette is fluffy & tasty, & I love the sauces. My husband is obsessed with the Egg Rolls; they're huge! He also got the Pork Banh Mi, which is a delicious classic. Next time I want to go to the restaurant & try their tasty looking cocktails! read more

Em Que Viet - Mock Duck Banh Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

I was a walk in at lunch and they seated me right away. Lunch was fast and delicious. I'm coming back when I'm in the neighborhood again. read more

Em Que Viet - Sesame chicken - Vietnamese Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Great food! Great service! Really comfortable atmosphere. Would definitely recommend it.

The decor is cute but this is definitely more of a fusion Viet restaurant than a true Vietnamese restaurant so I will rate it with that in mind. As a fusion restaurant, I do love the play on authentic flavors and drink names. Pear-is By Night? Ifykyk, and of course I had to get this sparkly, glittery, pear mimosa-like drink. The bun rieu pasta was also pretty good. You do get a hint of that shrimp paste,and I love the whole soft shell crab, but the tomatoes could have been cooked with the whole dish. I would give it a 4.5/5. The bun bo hue tartare was okay- it was decent, but the BBH flavors didn't shine through for me. Maybe it needs more lemongrass or satay? 3/5. We also got the famous state fair egg rolls and they tasted how I expected from other Que Viet locations. However, i found the banana cake with coconut milk to be the most authentic item on the menu with a 5/5. Service was good, food was good but you are definitely coming in for the vibes. The restaurant is a lil small but the bar and decor is beautiful and is a nice addition to Grand Ave. read more

So so so yummy!!! Stopped by for lunch with some friends and we were seated quickly. We of course had to start with some of the famous state fair wontons (our favorites) and some veggie spring rolls. Both were super crunchy and delicious. For a main, I had the chicken curry and it was the perfect meal for a cold snowy day. The space itself is super cute as well! We didn't do drinks but they all looked great. read more

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Delicious food, awesome service, delightful setting - don't miss the pastries case at the entrance!

Love this place it's super cute inside. The service is always great. I absolutely love the pho here. The broth is very tasty. My go to Place for pho right now. read more

Em Que Viet - Chicken Pho & Vietnamese Iced Coffee - Vietnamese Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Good food. Good atmosphere. Great egg rolls and fried rice and other dishes. A bar that was hopping and lovely pink flowers outside. read more

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Bright and trendy but a mixed bag for sure. Delicious sesame cauliflower, hot, crisp, flavorful. But my friend's vegetable ham banh mi was underfilled and underflavored; my vegan five spice roast pork was overambitious: slices of taro cooked to the consistency of melba toast on a mound of thin rice noodles with tomato and cucumber and a thin savory dipping sauce. Again, not a success in flavor, texture, or plating. Better vegan food is not far in this city: I would rather go to Cheng Heng. Maybe Em Que Viet's food is improved by the addition of their craft cocktails, but cuisine should be able to stand on its own. read more

Clean ,Creative menu and cocktails Service is top notch , the Pho , eggrolss , state fair wontons delicious. I had the Pork Ban Mi last time and would highly recommend it . read more

We ordered takeout and was pleasantly surprised by the portions served. Pho was great and tasty. We had thin beef and a chicken one. The Bahn Mi sandwich was huge and very tasty. Place was packed at lunch so we know we hit a good place to eat. read more

Went on day after Thanksgiving, was able to walk in and get seated right away at around 6pm. Around 7pm, the whole place was full. Street parking was relatively easy. I got to try the garlic wings, pho, and egg roll. 1. Garlic wings - the meat itself is a tiny bit dry on the inside but the sauce which was hidden on the bottom of the bowl was quite good, it is kinda like a honey with Fried garlic 2. Pho - they were able to accommodate my ask of doing half tai and half meatball. Taste wise is average-good basic pho 3. The pork egg roll - the filling is pretty tasty, the outer fried part was a bit too greasy, and the sauce that it came with was a great pairing read more

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We were in town for a conference and love fresh, Vietnamese food. So we thought we'd spring for the ride share from downtown. The space is lovely and super pleasant to have dinner in- we liked the area as well. Our waiter was also really great, no complaints. But the food was just okay. It felt a little too ambitious for the skill level of the chef. The fresh spring roll had sliced pork in it, which was strange. But the peanut sauce was good. Both of our meals were kind of mediocre. I got vegan pork- an interesting taro sourced meatless substitute. I liked it. The salad was just plain lettuce with grocery store tomatoes and cucumber slices and some pickled carrots. It was not very interesting. It has some pressed/soft rice noodles that were a nice accompaniment though. All in all it was fine, but not really good enough to finish or take home. My dinner partner had a salad with chicken that she had to completely remove - it was rubbery and just not great. This is not a cheap place to eat - $20 pho and most dishes are around $20 or more. With so many choices for dinner, I wouldn't return. The people dining next to us seemed to feel the same. read more

Em Que Viet - Vegan pork (?) with rice noodles and "Vietnamese salad" - Vietnamese Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Very cute ambiance with a relaxed, welcoming vibe. I usually order the fried eggrolls and the fried beef potatoes--both are my absolute favorites! The cocktails are also good, and the owner is always so friendly, which makes the experience even better. One of my go-to neighborhood spots. Friday & Saturday nites are usually busy. So, make sure to call & make a reservation. read more

A very good pork eggroll!!! Unfortunately not very impressed by the Pho or fried rice. Eaten here twice. Beautiful location, great customer service, amazing looking pastries and seasonal menu. If I ever return it would def be to try their iced coffee. read more

Em Que Viet - Vietnamese Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

We enjoyed our fun dinner out with the kids, sitting in their back patio. It is quite beautiful out there with the plants. We really enjoyed our dinner, and the service was perfect, will be heading back soon read more

Helen our bar server was so wonderful dying a very busy time. She took the time to ask us several times about our meal and anything we needed. Great experience and we will be returning again! read more

Had the savory crepe with bacon and shrimp and it was more just tons of bean sprouts in there and small amounts of meat. Garlic wings app was good. Cocktails were made way too sweet. But worst part was the service. Waited almost 30 mims for our reservation time! And took quite some time for the orders to be taken, didn't refill waters, or clear our plates between dinner and dessert! And yet, they still felt entitled to charge the 20% service charge to tip themselves! How presumptuous, or maybe that is why the service was so indifferent- they knew they were getting their "tip" regardless. Disappointing experience. read more

Great Vietnamese food for a great value! The portions are large, even their appetizers during Happy Hour - which is also a good deal ($2 taps and $1 off heavy wine pours). I was satisfied after sharing egg rolls and wontons for an app but they were so good we had to try the entrees. The hot and spicy chicken was recommended and it did not disappoint. The chicken came in its own large bowl with a thick layer of sauce that starts off a bit sweet and then kicks with a solid kick of spice (a Minnesotan 4 out of 5 heat, but a more-traveled 3 out of 5). I could only eat about a third of the entree and then filled a standard take-out box to the brim with the leftovers. I would go back for the egg rolls and the hot and spicy chicken alone. The wontons were perfectly fried but the cream-cheese was a bit too runny and onion-forward for my taste. Parking is street-only but it's free and in a neighborhood where you'll definitely find parking around the block. read more

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I ordered Pho and egg rolls to go. For the pho, there was no basil, jalapeños, lime or Brussel sprouts. The Pho broth was bland on top of there being no real toppings other than the white onions and small amount of cilantro in the bowl with the noddles and meat. I would have also preferred the noodles to be separate from everything else on a to go order so I'm able to ration out the amount of no I actually want in the soup. The broth was piping hot so I guess that's good still however can't get past paying $20 for an incomplete bland pho. The egg rolls were huge but smelled bad and didn't taste fresh. read more

This review will inspire you to have amazing food and a delightful experience. We were invited by special friends for dinner. We normally don't leave the 612, and what a mistake we made by not coming here sooner. We decided to take an Uber to avoid parking challenges due to this crazy winter. When you walk in, you will see the greeting table and the bar is on your left. It is a full bar, not just wine and beer. The couple we were meeting was already seated, and we were guided to the table. The ambiance is warm, inviting, artistic, fun, and bright. One of the owners immediately came over to welcome us and see what we needed for drinks and appetizers. We ordered exotic cocktails and appetizers. The menu has the drinks on the backside, and the front is all about the food. Please look at the cocktail pictures. The cocktails were delicious. For dinner, we let the staff guide us. We asked for an authentic experience, and they delivered. We ended up ordering a 6 course for dinner and different types of cocktails. I am leaving our choices as a mystery so you can have the same experience we had. Let go and try everything! Also, ask about the Bald Man beer on tap. Amazing! The staff is kind and attentive, and they will remember your name. We had so much fun. We arrived at 6:30 and left at 11:30 pm. We can't wait to go back to visit our new friends. I always talk about the bathrooms. The bathrooms are at the back of the restaurant, and they are unisex. The bathrooms are roomy and very clean! In summary, this is one of the best experiences we have had. I really hope you enjoy it as much as we did. read more

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