Pho Tai

5 stars isn't enough. I would sell my kidneys to taste their cheese wontons again. I close my eyes…read moreand see them. Absolutely splendid job. Compliments to the chef.

This is one of my favorite spots in all of Rochester! I crave their spring rolls! We have both…read moreeaten in and taken out more times than I can count, and I am never disappointed. The staff is wonderful, even when they're slammed. The service is excellent. The restaurant is clean, the food is always so fresh. Seriously a gem in Rochester.

Oxtail and rib pho with chili oil

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Norvary

4.0(36 reviews)

43.3 mi

The pho was amazing! The service was slightly la king but they were training new staff. I do wish…read morewe had known what we were supposed to do. You order at the counter but nothing really tells you that. It was a very nice meal and I would do it again for sure

Asian restaurant options in Winona are pretty slim, so I came across this place and really hoped it…read morewould be decent. My daughter said the pho was just ok and won't mind going back for that. Pad Thai was definitely different than what I'm used to, more on the saucy wet side vs the dry noodles. That said, the owner was very nice and attentive, which I really appreciated. If you're looking for a quick bite to satisfy an Asian food craving, it's worth giving them a try. The restaurant is very spacious, and they also offer seafood boils, so I may come back and give that a try next time.

Cucumber mint lemonade, all freshly squeezed and crunchy! Absolutely delish.

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Food was great. The spring roll was so fresh and the broth was so well seasoned. It really was perfect and warmed us up.

Bun Mee - Bun Tea

3.9(111 reviews)

69.3 mi

By far the best hospitality I've ever experienced. During a random family gathering, my aunt…read moredecided to hit up this restaurant where we could all enjoy Viet food. A big group of 10, I was a bit worried that we might be cutting a bit close to closing time but the staff didn't seem to mind at all. In fact, they were very pleasant, nice, and sociable. One was even nice enough to provide a complimentary rice soup for my aunt who couldn't eat anything this late from the menu due to a health conditions. Similar staff chatted up my younger cousin and went out of his way to make a fruit smoothie for him. This wonderful experience is what makes dishes so much better--the vibes, the hospitality, and the environment are all enhancers. With that, the broth was very delicious and hearty. Good amount of toppings. Could use a little more noodles. Also had the spicy basil wing which were well seasoned and nicely coated and crispy. Be sure to check out this location for great drinks and Vietnamese cuisine.

My cousin's mother in law, who is Vietnamese, gave this restaurant high praise so I had to check it…read moreout. Hands down some of the best Vietnamese food I've had in the area! 5/5 easily Food: we ordered the tofu pho and beef & meatball pho. The tofu pho broth was so delicious and authentic (compared to other vegetarian pho places with broccoli and carrots). Provided adequate toppings and chili paste. Cream cheese wontons were so crispy! Large size and quality tasted fresh. The cream inside was melty and creamy. Lots of vegetarian options, which I love! Service: Super quick and friendly service. Drinks took a while, but tasted so fresh we didn't mind. Ambiance: Lots of open seating and clean. Well decorated and cute vibes for a girls dinner or date night. Came at noon on a week day and had plenty of seating for large groups of ppl. Parking: Ample parking spaces! Large parking lot in the front and back of restaurant.

Interior very cute

Seafood lomein

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The watered down smoothie

1st of Thai

3.8(104 reviews)

43.8 mi

Egg roll were good, Got fried rice with Beef,…read moreBut had black hairs in bottom, I have long brown hair! I was quiet, as there was familys eating at both sides, Told the manager quietly, he said he would give me a discount, Lol,, Knocked off $2 I then tol him i was going to leave a review, he said be sure to give a good one!

On road trips we like to eat at small restaurants that feature interesting food not franchise food…read more Thai is one of our favorites. Spying 1st of Thai in our search along I-35 we stopped in for dinner. Located in a small strip of stores, the interior is non pretentious, plenty of tables of different sizes. The window drapery has an Asian feel giving a minimal sense of exotic. Asian music softly plays over the speakers giving one a sense of culture. We ordered the Param Longsam #34a, and the Tom Kha #17. The dishes come with rice and were generous proportions. I will say the dishes were pretty good and recommend stopping by for something different.

Pad seiw

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Pho Real

4.0(66 reviews)

62.9 mi

This is my favorite place for Pho in the area. It is literally the best. The flavor is great, the…read moreingredients seem fresh, and it comes out hot. It's so good. I love the rare beef pho. I enjoy the variety in their menu. This place seems authentic to the cuisine. The service for dine in is quick, not the most friendly, but they get the job done. The price is right here. Delicious food.

Stopped in back in May to try out since I was in the area…read more Located in a business strip. Shared parking lot with surrounding businesses. Free parking. Inside, the place was nice and clean. I ordered the bo ne to try. Smelled and looked delicious. Bread and fries were good. However, the meat was over cooked snd too chewy. Hopefully that was a one off since I would like to try other menu items. Service was friendly.

WINTERMELON (BOTTLE)

Banh Mi Bo Ni (Slizzing Beef w. Bread)

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Fried Rice W. Chicken Leg Quater

Saigon Pho Tempo

4.4(49 reviews)

62.7 mi

Visited for the 1st time today based on a friend's recommendation. Would not have known about this…read morerestaurant being in Asian grocery store. Nice variety of dishes at reasonable prices. We tried Spring Rolls, Pho, Fried Rice and Banh Mi. Good seating options - from booth for two to large tables for groups. Service was fast and friendly. Would recommend checking out for some delicious Vietnamese food.

He Said: This is one of the better Vietnamese restaurants in…read morethe metro area, which is saying alot. Not sure why, but I really like restaurants that are attached to other businesses. In Pho Tempo's case, they are located inside a grocery store. If you are in the area, several options of delicious food is awaiting you! Pros: - Fast and friendly service - Buy some good food and groceries in the same place! - Banh mi sandwich is a star - Prices are fair Cons: - Broth is not as rich as other places, but that could be my preference

Pho

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Bánh Mì Thịt Nướng. Grilled pork sandwich.

Simplee Pho

4.4(260 reviews)

58.2 mi

I did an online order and it was so quick! Really easy to order…read more Food was tasty as usual! I love how wide the chow fun noodles are. The tofu was flavorful, strong soy sauce. The beef in the noodle salad was tender and marinated with tons of flavor. Noodles were Al dente. I loved all the fresh vegetables. Chicken wings had great flavor too but I let them sit too long so they weren't as crispy but still good. This was enough food for 4 of us to share with leftovers!

This small Vietnamese spot, tucked into a strip mall near downtown Apple Valley, is definitely…read moreworth a visit. I stopped in for lunch and was seated right away--there weren't many people dining in, and the space was clean and inviting. We were in a rush, and the staff was super accommodating. Our server took our order promptly, and the food came out quickly and piping hot. I had the shrimp pho with all the fixings--great flavor and a generous portion! You pay at the counter on your way out, which made for a quick and easy exit. We were in and out, which was perfect since we were short on time. This wasn't my first visit--and it definitely won't be my last.

Interior dining space

Spicy chicken pho (substituted from beef)

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Pho 45

4.2(80 reviews)

58.0 mi

Terrific spot located in a busy strip mall in Lakeville. Menu was simple and to the point with the…read moreclassics. Prices were reasonable especially for the portions Ordered: - Mi Kho (3/5). This was average at best. The sauce was a bit unique... - Banh Mi Pork (4/5). Fresh - fluffy, flaky bread with delicious (and generous portions) of meat - Com Tam (4/5). Yum - a slam dunk! Great place worth trying - would love to try the duck noodle soup next time which we have heard great things about!

This was such a disappointing experience. I've eaten here multiple times and talk about how great…read morethis place is but this was not the experience I had tonight. My mom placed an online order to be picked up at 6:46. We arrived closer to 7 and my boyfriend stated the name of our order and waited 10 minutes. He told the host our order name again and she acted like she had no idea what he was talking about. They didn't have our order that we had confirmation for and instead of working on our order, we had to wait for 40 minutes for our dinner. We ordered this food to make our lives easier for baking and cleaning tonight for thanksgiving prep and instead it put us behind. They offered an extra order of pho and in the end didn't give it to us because whoever was in the back said no. The food was not the quality it usually is either. The wontons were very chewy, the rice flour cake was a messy and burnt a bit, and the pad Thai leaked in the bag and spilled over everything else. There was nearly a cup of watery sauce in the bag. This was a disappointing experience and I'm not sure I'll be back after this. This is some of the worst customer service I've experienced.

Dining area

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Pho Viet 45

4.3(57 reviews)

93.0 mi

I have mixed feelings about this place. I got a pho pot and didn't care for it at all. But we got…read morean appetizer sampler platter and that was good. My wife and kid also shared a house lo main and they liked it. We ate here for lunch on a Saturday and it was nice inside and our server was very nice. I think when we go back we will try something else than the pho pot. I bet next time they will get a better rating from me when I try something different.

A staple at our house for the parents and two-year-old. We haven't converted our five-year-old…read morequite yet...For years we've been doing a pick up order here a few times a month and the pho is consistently the best. Will always recommend to anyone in the area.

Empty cup for over 20 minutes and counting

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Egg rolls and iced coffee

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Riley D.

3 years ago

this is my favorite Vietnamese restaurant in town but today when playing my placing my pick up order that i have been making more years... i normally order extra pork and extra peanut sauce, they always charge me extra, and I have been always fine with that being I order extra. today the girl on the phone told me they can't do that. I told her they have in the past, they just charge me extra and she repeated without an explanation "they can't do that". I said slightly irritated "okay never mind thank you have a good day" and they hung up on me. I get it if you are having a bad day, but to tell me you can't do that when I week ago I ordered the same thing and they did it just fine without any explanation of policy change or anything is poor customer service. I have been in the service industries and this type of service will lose your customer loyalty, and now I feel weird about going back, if I'll go back. read more

Adam F.

12 years ago

Food is very good, with lots of tasty and healthy options (actually, so many options on the menu it is dizzying). Unfortunately, the ambiance is not great and the dining room is not particularly nice, but for the price what can you expect. Still, our favorites. read more

Buddy B.

14 years ago

Just typical pho, nothing that exciting or memorable. Best dish is that thin noodle lay on plate, sorry forgot the name. No other viet place in town have that. That's the best dish. Not typically clean restaurant, everything kind of feel sticky. read more

Courtney S.

6 years ago

This is my hubby's go to for lunch when he gets to splurge and order off DoorDash! He's tried several news things (which is surprising since he's not a very adventurous eater) and loves it all! read more

Terra B.

9 years ago

My First time here and I am very impressed. The food was amazing and the service was fast and courteous. Highly recommend it. I will definitely be back. read more

Mike K.

4 years ago

This place has the best wonton soup ever & the egg rolls are massive!

Brandon B.

13 years ago

You can't beat the price for the large amount of food.

Mark B.

5 years ago

tasty food, tasty drinks and a friendly staff

Scott K.

9 years ago

This place has the best Pho in Rochester!

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