After having Khue's Kitchen as a pop-up years ago, I was so excited to go to their grand opening this weekend at their new location on Raymond Ave! The five spice tofu is my favorite item - the tofu is so chewy and crunchy and has a fantastic savory five spice glaze. We also enjoyed the Thai tea tres leches cake. It wasn't overly sweet and highlighted the spices in the tea nicely. The wine list focuses on natural wines which made for some interesting options. Service was attentive and thoughtful. Welcome to St Paul Khue's, we're lucky to have you! read more

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My husband and I are looking to break out of our restaurant rut, and fund Khue's Kitchen mentioned in the StarTribune. We loved the creative menu and bright surroundings. Being first time guests, our server was very helpful in helping us understand the menu. We can't wait for have out-of-town visitors so we can take them to Khue's kitchen. read more

Upon entering the restaurant, I was greeted with the trendiness of the place. The interior decor was inviting with a touch of industrial charm. The waitress was warm and attentive. We started off with their new drink, lychee lemonade. It was refreshing and the combination of lychee and lemonade was perfectly balance. We then ordered tofu ribs, grilled pork and the chicken sando. I was impressed with the tofu ribs which was unbelievably delicious and tasty. I could actually eat the 'fat' and not feel guilty about it! The grilled pork chop (not pictured cos we dug in before the camera could eat!) was tender, sumptuous and paired so well with the spicy salad. My son had the chicken sandwich which was well-balanced in terms of its texture and flavors, from the crispness and tenderness of the meat, the lightness of the sauce to the bun. We rounded up our meal with 2 affogato which we nearly licked the bottom with of our glasses. Next time, we will try the Thai tea tres leches! Lastly, we enjoyed talking to the chef's dad and knowing the story behind the restaurant! We highly recommend this family-owned restaurant and will definitely come visit again. read more

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This place was a very interesting mix of a family run homey ma and pa operation and also a modern fusion eatery. It has a great vibe and the owner and chef come to greet tables and make sure the place is running well which my family appreciated. And the food! It's extremely flavorful and has some nice heat. The owner explained that he uses it to wake people up and challenge them a bit (I am paraphrasing). I liked it but it is at the edge of very spicy for those who have a low threshold. They can modify it to be less spicy but it impacts the flavor. We got the pork chops, fried rice, and chicken sandwich. The pork chop was huge and very juicy with a great side salad. The fried rice had a really nice depth of flavor and balance and was very savory. I didn't try the chicken sandwich but my husband said it was delicious. We had a great time and will be back again. I would encourage anyone to support this local eatery! read more

The only people who should come to Khue's Kitchen are those that crave intensely rich flavors, beautifully presented dishes, brought to your table by attentively engaging servers. Others should stay away. The setting is industrial that simultaneously manages to be warm and comfortable. We greatly enjoyed the famous chicken wings, so crisp, so tasty, so not greasy. Khue's chicken salad is the chefs take on the classic dish. Not so classic, but amazing were the sticky jicama ribs. Difficult to describe, they are thinly sliced bursts of spicy crispness. Our meal was capped off with a conversation with the chef's dad and the chef himself. A totally great experience! read more

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Fantastic Vietnamese bistro - outstanding food and awesome service! Had the ribeye with mom's secret marinade - 5stars. My son had the spicy chicken sandwich - also 5stars. Thai Tea Tres Leches was the perfect finish to a perfect meal!! read more

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This was a great experience as a vegetarian. All the people I interacted with were lovely and the food was all delicious. We got the rice noodle salad and the jicama ribs which were both very tasty. The jicama was mind blowing and we had to ask if it was meat because it tasted so similar to something animal based. We also got the affogato which was yummy too! The ambiance was calm and warm, will definitely be returning. Thank you chef and lovely servers for an amazing experience. read more

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The food was all very delicious. So much that I went back the following week before the leave Bar Brava (1/13/24). A few points on the food: 1]Fried Wings- You can have it with or without chili crunch. Or like I did... put it on half. First time I got it, it came with a tasty sweet sauce that went well on the rice. 2)Fried Chicken Sandwich- that herb aioli is so tasty. I bet it would be good on the rice too. 3)Cream Cheese Wontons- good, but the highlight for me was the dipping sauce. It had a light fruity flavor. I had a lovely experience. Once Khue's Kitchen leaves, my understanding is 1) they'll be new venture for them and 2) Bar Brava will have another pop up. read more

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All the food was so delicious! We tried the wings, chicken salad, fried rice, and tofu noodle bowl and both desserts. Everything was fantastic! I think your favorite was the wings. Service was also great and the food was more tapas/family style so we shared at our table. read more

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Khue's Kitchen @ Bar Brava is one place that is not talked about enough! I was so wowed with the cuisine. The spare ribs are out of this world. Paired with the cilantro and red cabbage with rice, compliment each other so well. Not to mention the egg soaked in soy sauce. Delicious! You can tell the menu was thought out so so well. I also shared a few other foods not pictured with my friends, wings and cheese wontons also amazing! The Vietnamese coffee with vanilla ice cream was such a delicious treat. And finally the Chè panna cotta. I can't rave about this dessert enough! The coconut cream with jackfruit and lychee was quite the treat. Just thinking about all this food is making me relive the wonderful experience I had eating at Khue's Kitchen. Hats off to the chef! Beautiful restaurant, amazing food, worth every penny! read more

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Worth all the hype, incredible curated menu & approachable chef/owner. Highly recommend the grilled Ribeye with Vietnamese marinade & signature dish, sticky jicama ribs. read more

came for the chicken sandwich, absolutely worth the hype. really good interior, would be great for a date night. read more

Khue’s Kitchen - 10/10 no notes. - Vietnamese Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

The service was tough, Quirky. I asked for lemons for my water, and the waiter made a big deal out of how they needed to hand cut the lemons and asking if I really needed them. Dude I'm not drinking. I want a lemon in my water. Food was pretty good definitely give it a try but the quirky slow service was difficult. Automatic gratuity explained the service. read more

As a Vietnamese American, I really appreciated thr care to have Viet fusion that tastes right! Some Viet spots or Viet fusion spots waters down their flavors to appeal to a larger audience, but Khue's has all the right flavors to be new yet nostalgic at the same time. I love the caramelized spare ribs with the jammy egg, five spice tofu, chili oil wings, and the chicken sandwich. I'm sure I would have loved everything else too if I had ordered it! The dessert is also spot on- affogato and coconut panna cotta. You order with the staff (and you can also order Bar Brava's wine) but if you are lucky enough, Chef Eric would be in front of you cooking and you'll get to chat with him. He's humble, talented, and has a true love for cooking. Khue's will be at Bar Brava until December, which is a cozy and intimate space- perfect for one on one conversations and dates. I'll be sad to see Chef Eric go, but can't wait to see what his next project and plans for Khue's will be! read more

Khue’s Kitchen - Affogato - Vietnamese Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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Went to check out this place over the weekend after my wife suggested we check it out and I was pleasantly surprised. All of the food we ordered was really good. I'm not a huge chicken sandwich fan but their spicy chicken sando was flavorful and the chicken patty itself was crispy and juicy. The jicama ribs were good too. It had a soy glaze on there that was sweet and tasty. It definitely made the dish enjoyable for me. My favorite dish would have to be the sirloin. It was a nice cut of meat and it was cooked perfectly. I thought it was cool how the chef came out to the dining area to check every now and then to make sure it was cooked right for whoever ordered the steak. With that being said, the staff and chefs were all really nice, cool, and attentive. After our appetizers came out, it did take a little while to get our first entree, which was the chicken sandwich. After the chicken sandwich, it did take a little while again for the steak and jicama ribs to come out. This didn't make or break anything for us, but I kinda wished all of the entrees would have been brought out together instead of one after another, waiting up to 10 minutes in between. Other than that minor thing, we really enjoyed the food and experience here. read more

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Great place. Wontons and spring rolls to start. The rolls were just average (they weren't actually rolls either) and were the worst part of the meal. We'll try the salad next time. Our table had the pork chop, ribeye, chicken sandwich and fried rice. All were excellent. They can omit the spice on a lot of their foods, which is nice. Pork chop had a great char and was cooked perfectly. It's in a weird location in an industrial area of off University and parking can be tough, but it's worth seeking out. We will definitely be back. read more

So delicious! We got the chicken sandwich and the steak and both were excellent. The chicken was perfectly fried and the combo of aioli and chili crisp had me licking my fingers. And the steak was perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection, my mouth is watering just thinking about it. Will definitely be back! read more

Khue’s Kitchen - Spicy Chicken Sando - perfectly cooked and just the right amount of spice. - Vietnamese Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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Service was great, food disappointing. Not much flavor in the sauces or built into the dishes. Fatty tough pork belly, very greasy chicken wings, and barely "spicy" chicken sandwich slathered in a vaguely Basil tasting mayo. Couldn't finish most of the food. Everything leaned towards the mild Minnesotan palette and didn't offer a window in the authentic Vietnamese cuisine. Chef wasn't receptive to feedback about sandwich. Will be dining at other places! read more

People, food, ambiance, everything was outstanding! Chef Eric was hosting. We had no reservations but he assured us to have a table within 20 minutes. While we were waiting we were absorbing and it was so sweet to see the kindness he treated people with. Between the three of us we had the lettuce wraps, chicken sandwich, rice noodle salat and the jicama ribs - my mouth waters just from thinking about it. I'm hoping to be back soon! read more

Incredible service, gorgeous space and top notch food. Everything we tried was made with care and you could taste it.

What a delightful addition to the St. Paul restaurant scene. Food was absolutely delicious: so flavorful and interesting, not at all fussy. Ambience is great: can't wait to check out the patio when the weather is warmer. Entrees were amazing, but do save room for the Vietnamese-style tres leches cake. read more

The service was the biggest problem for this place - THERE WAS BARELY ANY RESTAURANT ETIQUETTE. We had a reservation that we showed up in time for. We were told that the table wasn't quite ready as the guests who were still occupying it were just finishing dessert, which honestly was ok. We waited about 5 mintues. We then got seated but we weren't informed of who our server was or that someone would be with us shortly. We continued to sit there for a solid 15 minutes with no interaction from ANY wait staff; it literally felt like we were invisible. We almost walked out, I had to finally ask someone if we can put in our order and finally a waitress was assigned to us. The service was fine after that. Regarding the food, it was decent. It definitely wasn't anything impressive; your typical viet style and viet taste dishes (Sticky Jicama Ribs and Grill Sirloin). The dishes weren't served hot - they were almost warm. Again, I wasn't impressed. I won't be a returning customer because I feel the food you can get at any viet restaurant and maybe even for a better price but what's really keeping me away is the HORRIBLE SERVICE experience. read more

Amazing food! We were kinda skeptical as first as there wasnt much selections on the menu and our kids are picky eaters and all like different things. But it turned out to be a pleasant surprise! We ordered the cream cheese wonton, crispy pork belly fried rice, crispy chicken sando, and the sirloin steak. The cream cheese wonton's skin was on the thicker side and was just okay imo. But the rest of the food were awesome, especially the chicken sando! The waitress was awesome and super friendly. The owner was super nice also and took the time to talk to us and gave the kids free ice creams on the house. He said they are gonna expand the menu in about a month. Will definitely come back! Unfortunately I forgot to take a pic and realized after the food was devoured read more

You need to go there to try the jicama ribs. I am not vegan or vegetarian, but WOW. The owner was welcoming and interacted with all his customers. Would highly recommend read more

At Khue's Kitchen at Bar Brava, my experience was overall delightful, meriting a 4.5-star review. The complimentary wine samples were a fantastic touch, adding an extra layer of hospitality. While the rice dish was slightly on the saltier side for my taste, it was still enjoyable. The food, in general, was solid--reliable and satisfying without necessarily pushing culinary boundaries. The wings, however, were a standout dish and possibly the best I've had, making them a must-try item on the menu. The Bao was simple with well made baos and delicious pork belly, rounding out a meal that was both comforting and well-executed. For bar food it's phenomenal, you can't go wrong. I won't be coming again but would recommend for a one time eat before it's gone in December. read more

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Chicken sandwich, jicama sticky ribs, crispy pork lettuce rolls were all incredible. So glad to have Khue's open in St Paul!

My girlfriend and I went twice to try everything on the menu. It was amazing. I will definitely visit again when they are in a new permanent location. read more

Khue’s Kitchen - Fried chicken sandwich herb aoli sauce. - Vietnamese Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Service was great. Food took a while but was all worth it!! Maddie was attentive and very friendly! Food was packed with flavor and fresh. My only complaint was the rice was finished on the hard side other than that everything was delicious! I normally don't eat my greens when I dine out but wow, the vegetables on my plate were so soft and full of flavor!! Would go back again. read more

Khue’s Kitchen - Chicken sandwich - Vietnamese Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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This cozy restaurant has left the best impressions! Hospitable hosts, delicious dishes, simple menu, and wonderful dessert. The fried chicken was so crunchy and juicy. Chef Pham killed it with his Chili Crunch Chili Oil. I tried acquiring how he makes it... he wouldn't spill the tea. Though a photo was not included, I also ordered the Cream Cheese Wonton. Can't go wrong with a classic appetizer. Ended the meal with a light and refreshing Panna Cotta. Highly recommend checking them out. read more

Khue’s Kitchen - Panna Cotta - Vietnamese Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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The most important piece of information I can give you is to enter at the door pictured. That door is your gateway to some of the most delicious Vietnamese food I've ever had. The five spice tofu is nubbly crisp on the outside, and (juicy?) on the inside. It's coated in a very tasty sauce, and comes with jasmine rice and Vietnamese style kimchee veggies. Yum! The caramelized pork ribs come with a perfectly jammy egg to squish into the rice. Yum!! The spicy chicken sandwich is crispy, tender, delicious. Not too spicy - the chili crisp smooshed together with the mayonnaise is the perfect topping to pull it all together. Be sure to get an order of the fried rice. I love this type of eggy home style fried rice, made without soy sauce. You have to try this place - it is the ultimate comfort food for people who consider interesting new flavors to be comforting. Takeout and delivery only. read more

Khue’s Kitchen - Enter here - the doors look locked but they're not. Walk down the long hallway, it's almost to the end - Vietnamese Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

What a wonderful place to eat!! Their chicken sandwich was so good that I dream about it regularly. They have a small but wonderful menu read more

Khue’s Kitchen - Menu - Vietnamese Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Outstanding. Been there twice and had the chicken sando both times. love but next time may have to try something else. Friend had jicama ribs. They were delicious. Had I not known, would have sworn they were meat. Has a warm and inviting atmosphere. Most definitely recommend. read more

You won't be disappointed going to Bar Brava and experiencing Khue's Kitchen. As a long time lover of Quang's it was a no brained to check this place out. The menu is short and sweet but you can't go wrong! The chicken sandwich was absolutely phenomenal. Perfectly moist and just ever so slightly spicy, balanced with an herb aioli. Not to mention, it's HUGE. You won't want to set this sandwich down. I also got the roast pork Bao. WOW! The bao buns are done to perfection. The house hoisin sauce paired beautifully with the pickled carrots. The scallion and cilantro add perfect subtle touches to the pork. This is the place to get a bunch of items and share with a few friends. The price is very reasonable for the portions received. As for the wine, the menu rotates often! So if you've ever wanted to try a natural wine this is the place to go! Overall, staff was friendly, kind and helpful with the menu. They kept the service quick as well! The vibe was chill, music a bit louder than an average restaurant but not so loud you couldn't converse. I eavesdropped on the people next to me as they chatted with the chef, Eric Pham. He was kind, humble and personable. He mentioned running each new menu item through his family and I couldn't be more pleased to hear it! The entire menu is Rooted in true tradition Vietnamese food with unique, bold twist. Will definitely be back! read more

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Best Fried Chicken Sandwich in MSP???!!! Yes, it's a little difficult to find - go inside and down the hall, if you've hit the crossfit gym with the loud music you've gone too far! You can't actually go inside (Pickup/Delivery ONLY!!), you'll see a QR code on the left hall wall to order. The food took a bit to make but was so worth it, I would recommend ordering online ahead of time in the future. The chicken sandwich is AMAZING. SO CRISPY, SO FLAVORFUL, SO DELICOUS, also so mess and saucy but worth it!! It's completely worth the trip just for the sandwich but the rest of the wings and the rib are also good just not as good as the chicken sandwich. I have no clue how he gets the breading so amazingly thick and crunchy. Wow. I'm hungry just thinking about it!! read more

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Amazing service from the time we walked in , hard working staff and a more the personable chef killing it making sure the food is amazing , very talented and delicious food here , keep in mind the Restraunt is inside the wine bar but follow the address and go inside , defiantly would come back read more

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The food was great. I got the Banh Mi, a meatball with a flavorful almost salsa sauce. The atmosphere was simple but very refined. Didn't realize this so we were a little underdressed! The service was great, the servers were really nice and on top of things. read more

Location: A little bit hard to find! Your GPS might take you to a CrossFit gym, just go around to the other side of the building. You can down a longggg hallway where you wait for your food outside the kitchen **pickup only, no dine in*** Ordering: you can only order online, they do not have a cash register. Recommend ordering ahead of time since you have to anyway. Food: I got the spare ribs that came with rice, sautéed vegetables and a soy sauce egg. Soy sauce egg was really good, super fresh and the yolk was just the perfect amount of runny to eat with rice. The ribs were cooked perfectly and the glaze was really great. Sautéed vegetables had the perfect amount of crunch and complemented the spices in the ribs well. read more

Khue’s Kitchen - Caramelized Spare Ribs - Vietnamese Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

ambiance was amazing, food was even better! we had the chicken salad and yIvan's and they were both so flavorful and well rounded.

Very good food, everything we ordered was flavorful. Paired with some unique wines this dinning experience is awesome. The chicken sandwich, ribs and veggie stir fry were all great. Wontons were very good as well and were very light appetizer. We will be back. read more

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This place is amazing! They had great pork belly buns, fried rice, and dessert options. The ambience is that of a busy, higher class bar. The staff was exceptional as well! Perfect place to go for a date night or a fancier, but affordable dinner. read more