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 gave Trieu Chau another try…read more I got the pho tai gan. I prefer savory pho, and their broth was sweet so I added in a lot of sriracha and fish sauce. I liked it much more. The flank steak was good and the tendons were very chewy and tough. I couldn't eat any of the them, unfortunately. The service was good and I like how it's a mom and pop restaurant. I just don't like Viet food sweet unless it's dessert.

I ordered the regular size bun bo hue $14? Wontons $9 and my friend got P1 Pho w all the toppings…read more The portions are huge with a lot of meat. Cream cheese wontons were crunchy and full of filling with the super delicious sweet sour sauce. Everything was soo GOOD. I highly recommend if you haven't checked out this dime of a place. I broke my limeade drink by piercing the straw through it too hard and the server immediately came to my table and replaced my drink without even me asking. So GREAT and QUICK service. My first time here and it did not disappoint. I will be back to try other dishes, or maybe the bun bo hue again bc it was unforgettable. The spicy meaty broth. The tender faking off the bones meat chunks. I loved and devoured the noodle soup as fast as I could. 10/10 highly recommend!!!

Our friends recommended this place to us, and we finally made it. The service was really friendly…read moreand helpful. We mostly had Pho Tai and some egg rolls. It was soo good! The restaurant was larger than I expected and could easily fit a larger group. We will certainly come back when we are in the area!

Fabulous food!! Great service. Easy parking. Reservation helped because it is popular.read more

First time here for me other than at the MN State Fair. Nice…read moreatmosphere and very good service. Our table was a bit small for the 4 of us but it was our fault...we ordered ALOT!!! We did a really good job mainly ordering off the Happy Hour menu-I recommend the 5 spice wings, State Fair cheese wontons, spring rolls, dumplings, egg rolls and off the main menu the white sangria and the special fried rice.

Holy moly! Thanks iPho for being closed on Monday's. Otherwise I would never have found this place!…read moreIt's a hole in the wall kiddy corner from the Bankok Thai Deli in a quieter part of University. Two old ladies hold down the front. When I saw a giant bowl of Bue Bo Hue at the next table, I had to order it. And the old ladies kill it with their great hospitality. So this happens to be the best bowl of BBH in Frogtown! It's not an exaggeration. The broth is deep in flavor and very satifying, with Copious portions of meat. I'll have to try other dishes next time, but I don't know...sometimes when you find a good thing it's hard to switch... There is a small lot adjacent to the building. When you come, expect the typical old school Vietnamese Pho xxx (numbers like '76 '79 etc) vibes. This is NOT a trendy place lol. But the food!

great food. great coffee…read more great friendly efficient service. tay ho is my go-to spot for a great bowl of pho noodles (beef pho or bun bo hue), and my favorite - great vietnamese iced coffee!!! love this place!! and keeps me coming back!!

Hoa Bien is definitely a go to place that we frequent for Vietnamese food. We're always greeted…read moreimmediately, and the service has always been excellent. We love their pho and noodle salads. The pho broth is near the top of our list as far as the taste goes. The various meats are always tender and flavorful. The egg rolls are really good! All of the add-ins for the pho always look and taste fresh. This is definitely a place that never disappoints!

Hoa Bien is my go to pho restaurant because they never disappoint. Their pho dac biet comes with…read moretendon, tripe, brisket, meatballs, and sliced beef. Soup broth is rich and delicious. Service is always excellent. Parking is located in the back of the restaurant and there are a lot of seatings inside.

Overall, I really like food here! My favorite thing is the Bo kho. The sauce is flavorful and…read morehearty, and the meat is tender. I also recommend getting the egg noodles with duck. I liked that it was light yet flavorful. The Hainan chicken was basic and kind of disappointing. It's good for boiled chicken with fish sauce, which I do like eating together, but the rice was just regular white rice. Lastly, the chicken wings were crispy, but too salty. After trying so many dishes, I think Ai Hue has the most homey Vietnamese food I've had in MN. I love coming here because the owner is so kind and patient, and she told me her mom started the restaurant in 1998!

Menu price has gone up a lot. This place no longer stands out for quality food for an affordable…read moreprice.

Hole in the wall on University Ave, Pho Ca Dao is a no frills Pho spot with a simple menu and…read morebarebones service. However despite what people say I think it is too pricey for the food and service that you get. You go in and take a seat, eat your food, then walk up to the cash register on the left side of the restaurant when you're done. Oh and it's cash only, no check or credit card here. So I had the House Special #2 Pho whoch included beef steak, flank, tripe, and meatball for $13.95. I also ordered a side of egg rolls for $4. And the Bubble tea for about $4. I'm not sure why the price all of thar somehow became $26 which annoyed me that the fees weren't transparent. Pho: 9/10 Solid option and the broth was rich and flavorful, noodles were thin and tasted great. They gave lots of meat and honestly makes the trip here Egg Rolls: 8/10 Crispy and delicious, my obly gripe is that the sauce that I got was kinda mid. Must have just been old sauce because the flavor wasn't there. Bubble Tea: 7/10 More like dessert and a slushie texture so keep thar in mind. The taro is fine but not something I'd go out my way for. Now despite expecting hold in the wall prices, Pho Ca Dao is pricier than expected. I could compare to Lotus which I had a month ago for about the same price but they provided a far larger portion of sides including chicken wings compared to here, not to mention superior service. Overall if you're in the area I guess this works but note there are better Pho options.

I love this place. It's entirely unassuming, no frills, only serves pho. The steak and chicken pho…read moreis the way to go, served hot and fast. Doctor it up with the bean sprouts, thai basil, jalapeno and lime that served on the side, and maybe an extra touch of hoisin and Sriracha. It's a steal for a quality pho. Service is as unassuming as the spot. Don't expect to be checked in on, water refills, etc. You'll eat happily in peace and pay cash as register on the way out.

The food was actually really good, but unfortunately the customer service was pretty disappointing…read more I ordered a drink and it was completely forgotten about. I even asked one of the male workers about it, and he told me, "Oh, we're making it, there's a lot of drinks." I understood because the restaurant was packed, but I noticed people who came in way after me were receiving their drinks while I was still waiting on mine. I spent over $60 there and was really looking forward to my drink, so it was frustrating to basically be forgotten about. I understand being busy, but when you work in customer service, you still have to make sure customers aren't being overlooked. The food was good, but the customer service definitely took away from the experience. Hopefully this is something they can improve on.

I had visited Stone Pho before at their Blaine location, but this was my first time at their…read moreRoseville location. Blaine was a bit far for me, so Im glad they are opening up new locations! Its been a few years, but I remembered that I loved their pho broth, and when I tried out their Special Pho, it did not disappoint! Its a bit pricey, but you also get a huge bowl. I can eat a good amount, but I was struggling to finish everything. Easily could split between two if you wanted. Service was quick. I arrived on a weekday evening and was seated fast and got my food quick as well.

The food was amazing, the service was amazing, the only complaint I have is that it took a while…read moreto order and get our food

Great egg rolls with rice paper, like Qviet! Big pho bowls, fair prices, friendly! :)read more

We stopped in right after they opened and honestly weren't sure what to expect. We ordered the…read morefried chicken, yellow curry, and pad thai, and everything was fantastic. The fried chicken was crispy and juicy, the curry was warm and comforting, and the pad thai had that perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory. You can tell they're making everything fresh. But the best part? The service. Lar and Sony, the two brothers who run the place, treated us like family from the second we walked in. They were so warm and genuinely happy we were there, that kind of hospitality is rare. The place itself is really cozy too, plants everywhere, dark wood tables, soft music in the background. Prices were fair and our food came out fast. This is exactly what downtown needed. Go try it before everyone else finds out, we'll definitely be back.

Mama Thai was a wonderful surprise on our first visit to Minnesota. After touring the State…read moreCapitol, we wandered in and were so glad we did. The restaurant was clean, quiet, and welcoming. I also appreciated the simple, thoughtfully curated menu. Instead of pages of choices, they focus on what they do best--noodles, curries, and appetizers--and it shows. I ordered the Pad See Ew at the "Shy" (Level 1) spice, and it was perfect for me. It was just the right amount of 'bite' for my taste buds. The spice levels are cleverly named, progressing to "First Step" "Brave," and "Native." The Thai tea was excellent--freshly steeped and clearly a labor of love. It took a little longer to prepare, but it was absolutely worth the wait. The mango sticky rice was to die for and the perfect way to end the meal. Combined with our friendly server and relaxed atmosphere, this was one of those unexpected finds that makes traveling so enjoyable. I'm so glad we decided to stroll in. Highly recommend! If I'm in the area again, I will definitely visit. As we say in Hawaii- Mahalo and a hui hou!