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    Kolap Restaurant

    4.6 (56 reviews)
    InexpensiveCambodian, Asian Fusion
    Open 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Sadie S.

    i'm not sure what the hype about this place is about... what we NOMd (not even): - egg rolls: frozen chinese takeout flavor - skewers: no flavor - loc lac: no flavor - siem reap: this was the best dish out of the bunch & i say that very lightly. it was the only one i had more than 2 bites of. veggies were cooked great but it smelt & tasted like straight seafood boil garlic sauce. - chinese broccoli: waxey & too raw. had that bitter taste - lemongrass chicken: mid ... where's the lemongrass? i hate to write a bad review especially for a cambodian restaurant but this did not taste even in the slightest. at least not like the stuff my yiey used to cook. i was extremely disappointed to bring this to a new years celebration to have my friends try cambodian food for their first time & see their (& my) faces of distaste & confusion.

    It's warm and inviting inside
    Atwater Villager G.

    This modest establishment offers the little-known culinary delights of Khmer cuisine. Who is familiar with Cambodian food? You're not? Come here and check it out! The delightfully friendly co-owner, Sophie, is happy to explain the menu of soups, stir fry dishes, and traditional lunch specials. But THE item you should order is the incredible Siem Riep soup. Hailing from her home region famous for the Angor Wat Temples complex, the soup is a seemingly incongruent but culinarily delicious and addictive tangy sour soup. Lovingly described by a New York Times reporter (2016) as, "the single best thing" he ate on a trip to Twin Cities, the soup contains chunks of chicken, pineapple and bitter melon. You can ask for shrimp or tilapia if you prefer. Prices are extremely reasonable. DO eat here. The immigrant owners are the kind of folks who truly make the USA a great place.

    11. Beef Meatball Noodle Soup
    Tshiab X.

    The staff here are soo friendly and kind. If you are into oily and garlicky pho, this is definitely the place. Sorry, not to make it sound disgusting. The pho here is actually really really good! It's very flavorful and they are very generous about the amount of pho they give you. Definitely help support this small business!

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    Maxx M.

    Cambodian food with amazing flavors - 5 stars. This was my first time tasting Cambodian food. It's definitely a gem located on the corner of Thomas & Dale. What a treat! Our food was a cornucopia of amazing flavors. I'm pretty stingy about handing out 5 star reviews but Kolap deserves it - 5 stars all the way. Kolap is in an old mixed use brick building on the corner. There's plenty of parking, in back and on both adjacent streets. We had no problem finding a spot right in front. The space is old, warm, and intimate. It's filled with interesting and wonderful displays, Asian art, lots of big tropical plants, and a large TV playing videos of ethnic Cambodian music - very cool! You can definitely feel the touch of a family, not generic shiny plastic corporate glitz. And the food, oh boy, the food! Everything has an explosion of flavors. The two of us ordered a ton of food and it was ALL amazing. We were tempted to try the dishes with pork intestines and pork sphincters (!!!???) but we weren't willing to commit to big meals with this ingredient. Maybe an appetizer - not an entire entrée. So we passed on the innards. The quantity of food is generous. Note to customers: The soups are the size of complete meals so order accordingly. The soups are all jumbo XL, including the ones listed in the appetizer section. Even my spring rolls were big. They were at least twice the size (maybe bigger) of normal spring rolls along with large shrimp and generous portions of pork. Last but not least, there's a big basket on each table with lots of yummy spices & sauces. I noticed that a lot of the dishes have some sweetness to them, almost like an Asian BBQ type of vibe. I haven't experienced this with other SE Asian foods. Very interesting and very good. I ordered the hot Thai Tea since we were experiencing a very cold spring day. It was great. You can get it served cold too. They don't have desserts but if you have a sweet tooth, they can make you a fruit smoothie. This is a family owned restaurant. The customer service from the family was great and everyone was wonderful. Finally, the prices are all reasonable. Eating here won't bust your budget. I'd go back again ANY time! Thumbs up! -Maxx

    8. Siem Reap Sour Soup
    Thao L.

    This is a local Cambodian restaurant with unique dishes on the menu. They are open for dining in during COVID. We came here for the first time, and ordered: 1/ Siem Riep sour soup (featured on the New York times once according to the owner) I ordered this sour soup with fish only but you have the option of shrimp or chicken for your protein. The sourness is well combined with the sweetness from the pineapples, making it a savory and unique soup. All the flavors are rounded out with some fried shallots and fresh cilantro on top. The dish is served with white rice, which makes it more filling. Personally, I added some chili slices for a kick, but you can omit it too. 2/ Prohok Ktees This is well-seasoned ground pork in shrimp paste dip to go with some white rice and fresh vegetables. The pork dip is mixed in with peas and carrots, making the dish an overall pretty balanced meal. Taste: 9/10 Price: 10/10 Location: 8/10 Overall: 8.5/10 Recommend? Yes!

    36. Prohok Ktees
    Margie A.

    We got 3 tasty dishes for $23! Full marks because you can't beat this deal for food that feels homemade and packed with flavor. I've actually had Kolap's food many times before because they do takeout and I've been in mtgs where it was ordered. I had never been to the actual restaurant though so when I needed to schedule a lunch mtg in the area, I suggested we go here! AMBIANCE It isn't trendy or sleek, but I'm totally okay with that compared to other reviewers. It's definitely hole-in-the-wall but was bigger inside than I thought. That helped since I didn't have to worry about getting a table. I also loved that about a dozen Asian OGs came in mid-meal and they strolled-in like regulars. The servers were really sweet too. THE FOOD My table ordered the Stir-fried Chinese Broccoli (#15), Siem Reap Sour Soup (#8), & Prohok Ktees (#36). Yummmm and good mix of items to eat family-style. I liked the soup's broth. I did expect the #36 pork to be spicier but it was at least flavorful. I would of liked more cabbage & less broccoli with this dish but that's more of a preference. We had enough leftovers for 2 boxes to take home! It seriously felt like I was going to an aunty's house for food & leaving with more meals for later (like I do with all my relatives). I'm definitely coming back & bringing others here who want a low-key but awesome meal. There are so many more dishes I gotta try from my aunties.

    a large potted plant in front of a window
    Brigitt M.

    Not only was the food fantastic, but the super-friendly owner Sophie showed me how to make spring rolls that aren't so sticky. She brought out all the ingredients and supplies for the demo. Wow! My husband loved his soups soup, and I loved my afresh spring rolls. Photos are of Sophie's kaffir and curry leaf trees in the restaurant.

    Takeout order of Siem Reap Soup and Prohok Ktees!

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    10 years ago

    Great food, the service was wonderful. Good value. I thought the fried rice was great.

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    8 years ago

    We had a great lunch at Kolap, the food was authentic Cambodian and delicious. In addition, the service was excellent.

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    11 years ago

    Great soups. Love the Beef Sour soup. The restaurant is cash only, so come prepared

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    0.4 mi
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    The food here is amazing! There are so many choices, and they're all good. The owner is very…read morefriendly and will help you choose your entree if you're struggling to decide. The restaurant is clean and bright, and the service is prompt and attentive. We also ordered food from them to cater a party and it was incredible. The owner helped us figure out quantities and she was spot on! We thought it was too much, but we only had a little bit of leftovers. So, no guests felt like they missed out on food, but it wasn't too much to fit in our fridge at the end. Perfect! As a side note, I was pleasantly surprised to discover that Cambodian food is different than Thai or Vietnamese. I kind of thought they were all sort of the same (somewhat embarrassing...), but there are definitely different flavors going on here. It can be hard to spot this gem hidden on University Ave. in St. Paul, but it is definitely worth the trip!

    This was my first time trying Cambodian food - everything here was so good and affordable!…read more Spring rolls were only $4.95 and really good - they had chicken, shrimp, and a variety of herbs inside. Chive cakes had a nice chewy texture inside and crispy outside from being fried. The noodle soup bowls here are a great portion size... they range from regular-L-XL. Regular was a good size for my friend and I, especially when combined with our apps. The roasted chicken was tender and had really good flavor and color. Both noodle soup broths are on the sweeter side. Overall would highly recommend this spot to anyone looking to try Cambodian food for the price, quality, and portion size.

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    4.1
    (336 reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    My personal favorite pho on University, where there are dozens of choices available. Broth is clear…read moreand clean tasting with plenty of warm spices. Proteins all served at correct doneness in the Pho Dac Biet so you get the tougher cuts well done and rendered and the thin steak raw so it cooks in the broth. Great side accompaniments, Thai basil still on the stalk and living, fresh bean sprouts, Sri Racha and chiles in oil depending on your tastes, squirt bottle of hoisin. The only tiny nitpick I have is I wish they had bigger spoons available for those of us who like to mix sauces and soup in the spoon instead of muddying up the bowl. Also Vietnamese coffee is prepared old fashioned, not in a boba cup where you can't tell if it was made just now or weeks ago. Great service. This is a tiny little joint which is exactly what you expect from a world class Pho place.

    I kept seeing people recommend this spot as having some of the best pho in the Twin Cities, so we…read morefinally decided to check it out for ourselves. We were able to find free street parking nearby, because of parking lot renovations. As soon as we sat down, our waitress made sure we had everything we needed, including chili oil and sriracha for us. She checked in on us throughout our meal without being overbearing and made us feel very welcome. Since it was our first visit, we appreciated that we never felt rushed to order and had plenty of time to look over the menu. The pho was really solid. I loved the clear, deep flavorful broth, and the Vietnamese coffee was perfectly balanced and not too sweet. Unfortunately, they were out of bánh mì during our visit, but honestly that just gives me another reason to come back. Between the good food and excellent service, I can definitely see why locals love this place. I'd recommend giving it a try if you're looking for a great food and a welcoming dining experience.

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    1. Fried Pork Eggrolls
    1. Fried Pork Eggrolls
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    Khâluna

    4.4
    (496 reviews)
    8.2 mi
    $$$

    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.

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    Shrimp Rolls (~$18)
    Shrimp Rolls (~$18)
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    Mai's Papaya

    Mai's Papaya

    4.5
    (6 reviews)
    4.1 mi

    Maybe I'm a Mai's at the way you love me all the time Maybe…read moreI'm a Mai's at the way I really need you Anyway it's time for me to say Papaya. You say papaya, and I say hello. Halo halo! I don't know why you say Papaya, I'm going to play Halo. The Hmong Village is a huge Warehouse full of textiles and trinkets and amazing Goods that are generally Vietnamese but also from all parts of the world. And at one end of this massive Warehouse of goodies and delights is this enormous endless row of magical food places which are serving everything from Pho to fake Chinese food to fake Japanese food to Korean food and even some real Chinese and Japanese to go with the Thai and the Filipino and a little bit of everything such as Laotian and Cambodian - but definitely heavy on the Vietnamese stuff as is the expectancy. The sad thing is that people on Yelp haven't really made a dent into these yet as I came here and noticed that probably only three or four of the 30 or 40 food places in this massive Market have even been put on Yelp yet. I've now put them all on Yelp and will be working my way through them each time I visit Saint Paul until I have put up pix of various dishes at each one. But if you live around here and you come here more regularly than I do, what's your excuse? Give all of these places a try! Put them on the map! Figure out which ones are the true hidden gems! Why go to Ye Olde Basic Brewery yet again for yet another pale ale and yet another microbrew craft beer and some more freaking Mozzarella Sticks. You can come here and do what Yelp is really all about which is trying new things and putting little places like this on the map.

    This is a Hidden Gem for Boat Noodles! It is located in Hmong Village, so be sure to keep your eyes…read morepeeled for Mai's Papaya. Super easy to order, just order at the counter, the staff will give you a buzzer device, and you can pick up your order at the pick-up counter once the buzzer goes off. Be sure to grab seats early since the food court gets pretty crowded! And since it's a food court, it does get pretty loud (which is a given). Boat Noodles were very flavorful, with each bite exploding with spice, warmth, and herbs. I love to put chili oil to give the broth more of a kick, but even without any chili oil, the dish is already spicy as is.

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    Cucumber and papaya salad
    Cucumber and papaya salad
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    Her Kitchen

    Her Kitchen

    5.0
    (2 reviews)
    4.1 mi

    Don't be surprised if you get hair in your food, honestly. I mean, it's called Hair Kitchen, what…read moredo you expect? Oh wait it's not. The Hmong Village is a huge Warehouse full of textiles and trinkets and amazing Goods that are generally Vietnamese but also from all parts of the world. And at one end of this massive Warehouse of goodies and delights is this enormous endless row of magical food places which are serving everything from Pho to fake Chinese food to fake Japanese food to Korean food and even some real Chinese and Japanese to go with the Thai and the Filipino and a little bit of everything such as Laotian and Cambodian - but definitely heavy on the Vietnamese stuff as is the expectancy. The sad thing is that people on Yelp haven't really made a dent into these yet as I came here and noticed that probably only three or four of the 30 or 40 food places in this massive Market have even been put on Yelp yet. I've now put them all on Yelp and will be working my way through them each time I visit Saint Paul until I have put up pix of various dishes at each one. But if you live around here and you come here more regularly than I do, what's your excuse? Give all of these places a try! Put them on the map! Figure out which ones are the true hidden gems! Why go to Ye Olde Basic Brewery yet again for yet another pale ale and yet another microbrew craft beer and some more freaking Mozzarella Sticks. You can come here and do what Yelp is really all about which is trying new things and putting little places like this on the map.

    DELICIOUS! We live in OK and we come here every time we are in MN. Food is outstanding and kitchen…read moreis decently clean. When you are sitting in your hotel room and your stomach is rumbling, come here and get an order of home-cooked Hmong food! They automatically pack it to-go. We have had the purple sticky rice, pork belly, chicken quarters (chinese bbq style), sticky rice sausage, mustard greens, and hot pepper. It is ALL good. Staff is very friendly. Food may seem pricey, but for the quality and quantity, it is a fair deal. Try to go before 4pm so you can get some meat before they sell out for the day! Also, the woman who runs this booth speaks English, so no worries if you don't know any Hmong like me!

    Angkor Restaurant

    Angkor Restaurant

    4.1
    (111 reviews)
    16.7 mi
    $

    We called to place our order ahead of time on a weeknight and it was ready in 20 minutes. They…read morefirmly let us know that they were closing at 7 and expected us to pick up before then. The prices are comparable to other Chinese cuisine in the area. All of our food was fresh and tasty. We enjoyed the honey walnut shrimp and the fried rice. Most places will allow you to choose white or fried rice with entrees and Angkor says "white rice only", but I am glad I decided to order fried rice anyway. It was colorful, rich, flavorful- all that fried rice should be. My only critique was for the noodles. They gelled together into 1 big lump. Maybe they were put into the container piping hot? The flavors were still there but the noodles forming 1 inseparable mass made them challenging to eat. Overall we were highly satisfied with our food and will order takeout from them again.

    Pick up only Asian spot off of Foley Blvd and 109th in the strip mall. They have 4 or 5 seats to…read morewait for your food and few tables for order pickup. I ordered the vegetable delight. The entrees come with a side of white rice or the other option is a combo where the entree portion is smaller but comes with a side of fried rice and one egg roll or 3 wontons. I went on a weeknight, dinner time and the order came in about 15 minutes The food was hot and fresh after driving it home. The vegetable delight had a bit of a sweet taste for those that like that. Fast, efficient and fresh food. Will be back !

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    Delivery Orders are always packed so well!
    Delivery Orders are always packed so well!
    Our favorite Fried Rice (with barbecued pork)
    Our favorite Fried Rice (with barbecued pork)
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