What a nice lil place, was really busy with to go orders! The staff was very pleasant and polite. I…read moregot Pho and it was yummy! The broth was some of the BEST I have ever had! the noodles were a fair portion and the shrimp and squid were good. I was a lil bummed that I got only 3 shrimp (medium sized at best) and 3 scallops (small) but they were very yummy! I have a VERY good Vietnamese place here in Duluth - Phoholic! and I measure all other places against them.. This place came in a close second and I would recommend it if you in the area. Prices were pretty good for the value and the service was top notch, the owner came over and chatted with us and was very nice! I will be back as I go to the Twin Cities fairly often!

Bland food Slow service…read more Wouldn't go again Over priced for meal quality Seating not comfortable

I just finished traveling Vietnam for one month and naturally had a pho craving. Went here and I…read moreloved the broth!! It tasted like what you would get in Vietnam, I had this mean everyday. If you can take a little spice, get the bun Bo hue! The broth is spicy and I think it has more flavor. The meat portions could be bigger but the flavor of the broth is what's most important to me and they nailed it!

My family and I go here all the time. Solid viet food if you're looking for a place that has it…read moreall. The waiters are very nice and accommodating to any needs. Place has a stage for a band which is cool and for those who want to sing karaoke on stage. It's usually very lively when we go but I've only gone on times when it's rented out for parties.

So sad to have to write this. Normally I love this place, but after finding a rather large chunk…read moreof metal.....like half of an expanded metal diamond......in my pork and shrimp pad thai.......and having barely any acknowledgement from staff other than a "Don't know how that got there," I won't be coming back. And it's sad because there is a legitimate shortage of good Asian food in the area.... How it got there, I have no clue, but no one acknowledged it or did anything to make it right.

My friends and I got takeout from here when I came to visit them. The Pho had a lot of amazing…read moretoppings and they were definitely generous with their servings for takeout which I appreciated. The Pho broth seemed a little in the sweeter side which isn't really my thing but I still enjoyed it for the most part. The service was so kind, I really enjoyed talking to the guy who took our order; I wish I would have caught his name to give him some credit. The ambiance was super nice and colorful in there, I appreciated it. They also had a place to put in an order without talking to someone which I appreciated for those who are more shy. I definitely would recommend people try this place out when you're in the area.

Very good food - great location and has good parking…read more The specialty menu is kind of hidden - we didn't see until after ordering. Recommend the server to give a special call out for that. We ordered spicy noodle soup and the grilled pork chops dish. Both are very flavorful and yummy. Food came in very fast. The water paper cup is very flimsy - maybe recommend to upgrade that to real cups, or something more sturdy.

I was overall pleasantly surprised by how great this place was. The food quality just felt a bit…read moremore elevated for what I thought was more of a quick take out spot. The service was pretty good, everyone was nice and attentive. However, I felt like some of our dishes took a little too long, so speed may or may not be an issue. The restaurant is very casual, with plenty of seating, and clean. No real complaints except speed of service to be honest.

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.

We visited Midtown Global Market for a team lunch ahead of a volunteer event across the street…read more Phams had been recommended by some peers, so I decided to try it out. I ordered chicken pad Thai with a medium spice level as well as (2) egg rolls. The portions were large and the food was piping hot. The pad Thai was more sweet than spicy, but I enjoyed the amount of peanuts to provide the texture to balance the soft noodles. The egg rolls were crispy and packed full of pork but I was expecting a bit more flavor. The owner stopped by our table to check in and thank us for visiting which we appreciated.

Was volunteering at an event at the MGM, and had a short break to grab food. I decided to get cream…read morecheese wontons and boba tea from Pham's. The line was pretty consistent here, seemed like a popular place to eat. I asked what the flavors of boba they had because they weren't visibly displayed from Where you order and the cashier/staff directed me to go around the corner/way off to the side to see the flavor sign which was a bit wild. I get it might have been too much for him to tell me the flavors but why is the sign around the so far??? The person behind me had to do the same thing. I can tell the person before me ordered honey dew because I could taste it the first few sips. I ordered strawberry. They definitely don't clean the blender between orders. The wontons were good. Everything was fairly priced. The boba is made from powder and more like a smoothie vibe.

My friend took me to this place to eat Vietnamese foods. I ordered Pho beef noodle soup and it is…read moregreat.

It's was nice to come back after many years, and see that they are still here in the same spot…read more I spoke to the owner, and they have been in this same spot for 23 yrs! I ordered the pho, which was simply beef and meatballs. The broth was homemade, basically the same as what a Vietnamese friend made when they had our family over. Yes, you have to adjust the broth, if you're into pho. And yes, you have to ask for the fish sauce, and the sugar is in packets. The service is impeccable. The dining room is in order, without stacks of boxes in the hallway, and clean. There's plenty of parking. The bathrooms are clean. The owners treat you with kindness, a smile, and gratitude for your business. All these things count a lot nowadays. By the way, their homemade Tiramisu is out of sight! Warning - rant and support for local business: I was sad to read all the 1 star reviews. Most of it was for the blandness of the broth, and comparisons of this place to authentic spots in Frogtown, St. Paul. A little bit of history: they were here long before Maplewood Mall food court is now filled with Asian fare; even before Pho King showed up in the food court for those who remember. Back then, Vietnam Star was the only viable Asian option in these parts. By these parts I mean around Maplewood Mall and Costco. Here's the thing, the primary clientele here are Anglos, not Asians. In fact, today for lunch I was only 1 of 2 Asians in the dining room. So my expectations are adjusted accordingly. It is not in Frogtown, even though that's technically not that far away. But when you're shopping in Maplewood, Frogtown might as well be in Wayzata. So when I'm around here, I know the food in the mall maybe more to my taste. However, sometimes I don't want to sit in a big mall full of people, watching my back, pay a lot of money for small portions, and be treated like crap on top of it. Sometimes, I just want to go to a nice place, be treated like a human being, and sit down in a booth to have a big bowl of pho. So what if I have to adjust the broth? I'm in Maplewood for crying out loud. Let's all be fair and support local businesses that are trying to make it work.

Ho Fan was a decent experience, we grabbed lunch one day to go. Pretty long line so figured it…read morewould be really good. It was okay. They were out of a lot of options as well which didn't help but what we did get was just very run of the mill Asian food. Staff was friendly enough just not super helpful with what was available or not. Waited extra for the Lo mein noodles just didn't have any flavor. Generals chicken was solid. Would maybe try again if they had more options available. Good prices and a ton of food just not great quality and lacked flavor depth.

Nice folks, reliable food, fast - everything you want in the skyway on a work day. I favor…read morefrom-scratch ordering over the pre-prepped combos. Take out only but there's a food court nearby. One of the Town Square staples.