Ordered their Bun Dac Biet, Mongolian Beef and Sweet and Sour Chicken. The first two items were edible. Was disappointed with the Sweet and Sour. It had no flavor or sauce to it. read more

Tay Ho - C2. Sweet and Sour Chicken - Vietnamese Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Yo, I got mad love for Tay Ho and I'll explain why. A couple years ago, my Vietnamese brotha Dan and I rolled-up into the joint on a Saturday afternoon to talk about life, girls, and the hustle. After sittin' down and orderin' our food, the owner comes out and straight-up asks us "WOULD YOU BE INTERESTED IN MARRYING MY DAUGHTER" who worked as the hostess/ cashier. I mean, yo, she was cute, and she looked like a nice girl, nah mean? But yo, WE GOTTA AT LEAST DO DINNER MOVIE, MOVIE DINNER before even contemplating that notion. But yo, THAT'S MAD LOVE SON. STRAIGHT-UP, THE OWNER TRYING TO HOOK IT UP ASIDE FROM FOOD YO! We coulda been like crazy people or sumptin', so I don't know why she trustin' us like that. I highly suggest the Bun Bo Hue. Everything else is above average. The pho is a little too sweet for me. Peeps gotta stop pouring sugar into their pho and ish. Nasty yo. Café sua da is legit. read more

This is one of the better Vietnamese places in the Twin Cities, and I've tried most of them. It's a bit dated in the decor - but that is just fine since they are able to keep the prices low. The Pho was great - authentically seasoned. They do have traditional Chinese dishes as well as more traditional Vietnamese dishes. They have a private parking lot. The staff was super friendly and conversational even with two white guys that came in for lunch. read more

Tay ho..tay ho..it's off to work we go..wait..I have no idea if that even makes sense in this context but Tay Ho is a pretty decent place to go if you need to get your fix of Vietnamese food. Probably not the first place that would come to mind if I had a craving, but it's good enough to hit the spot. Definitely a no frills type place but you may get some thrills if you order way too much food like Regina V. and I did when we decided to grab a quick bite before a late night work sesh. You'll find your typical Vietnamese restaurant staples here (Pho, Bun Bo Hue. Broken rice platters, Hu Tieu, stir frys, egg noodle soups, and your various fried appetizers like spring rolls, egg rolls, and chicken wings). Here's the run down of what we ordered during our most recent visit: Spring rolls: standard spring rolls, the bbq pork was not that flavorful, but the peanut sauce made it better. Chicken wings: great light and crispy batter, juicy meat. DO NOT PUT THEM IN YOUR MOUTH as soon as they put the plate down because you will burn your mouth cause those babies come straight outta the fryer. Mix the sweet and sour sauce with the hot oil chili peppers and BAM!! instant awesome sauce. OMG I feel iike Guy Fieri all of a sudden. By this point, Regina and I were already crazy full so we instantly regretted what came next. Bun Bo Hue: A HUGE portion. ORDER ONE BOWL for two people unless you want to be rolled out of the restaurant like that girl from Willy Wonka who turned into a fat blueberry. A little bland for my taste but that's why fish sauce exists. This had all the correct fixin's with it so I won't complain. BBH is something you customize to make your own cause everyone eats it their own way. It even came with pig's feet, which is recommended if you want to eat it the authentic way. About 10 minutes later, this dish came out which we had completely forgotten we ordered... Seafood pan fried noodles: Good flavor, super crispy noodles, OK seafood included. The shrimp was probably the best part but the squid and fish balls and extra soft scallops threw me off. I'm used to fish pieces, octopus, and bigger/firmer scallops (i.e. Shuang Cheng has better SPFN). I'd suggest ordering this with the crispy noodles on the side so you can take it to go!! Honestly though at this point we were suffering from intense food comas so it was really hard to enjoy this dish. Service was fast and friendly. There's a parking lot on the side of the building. read more

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Fantastic food. Personable wait staff. Very authentic, a clear community hub. I had a pork, rice noodle salad. It was phenomenal. My fiancé had the hot and sour soup. The Butterfly shrimp was exceptional as well. read more

Checked this place out! Hands down amazing! Everything I want in a good pho! Chicken and full of amazing veggies!!! The spring rolls where really good also! read more

Tay Ho - 7. Chicken with Vegetables Combo - Vietnamese Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Great place to go get your basic Vietnamese food in Frogtown. Good food, basic service, but don't expect an eye candy environment. Overall, very good value and should leave pretty full for under $10. The Pho is on the sweeter side if you are into it. The Banh Mi is decent and choices are priced right. The Che (Vietnamese dessert) is okay because the beans didn't seem to soak in the juices or cooked long enough to get the sweet flavors. If you want fried rice, it's a good value. Big plate for about $6-$7. I have to try the noodle salads or the rice platters next time. They have their own parking too on University so that's a plus! read more

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So I came in around 7PM really looking to get some Bun bo Hue, but they were out of the meat to make it! Oh well, I decided that I couldn't go wrong with Pho, banh mi, and egg rolls. Tay Ho is now concretely in my favorite places to get banh mi. The meat was fire and the bread was perfect. The egg rolls were absolutely on point, I would recommend trying them. The pho was just confusing to me however. It tasted like great pho broth that someone just poured some water in. Like it was almost translucent! Everything else in it was fine though, and it really wasn't bad after I sriracha'd it lol. read more

Tay Ho - Banh mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Came here after work and the food was great! I ordered the pho special and my friend ordered the pork chop platter. read more

Tay Ho - Vietnamese Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

So disappointing. Ate inside, food barely warm, Vietnamese coffee bitter and watery, obviously premade and sat. They botched the first order, tried to charge for coffee that was undrinkable. The manager was horrible and rude. I won't be returning. read more

This is my Fiancés favorite pho place. I only go here for the vermicelli noodles. My favorite is the Bun Bo hue w/o pork knuckles and pork loaf. Also the vermicelli salad. I don't care too much for their pho because it's on the sweeter side. The spring and egg roll is pretty good here. The cream cheese wontons are small. The fried chicken wings are the best! They are jumbo size too! The prices are good for the portions that you're getting. But beware tables of 4+ will get charge a 18% gratitude. I like this place cause the waitress knows are exact order when we walk in. Sad to say we don't even look at the menu anymore because we know what's on it. Oh, a fresh coconut is a must for me every time but it can be a hit or miss with it. But when I get the perfect one it is so darn refreshing! read more

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Let's get straight to the point the pho here was okay. I feel like i've had better experiences else where. I felt like the pho was really watery and it didn't have much flavor. Not only that, the fried chicken wings weren't even seasoned.. The servers occasionaly asked us if we needed more water, which was nice. Overall, it was a okay experience. read more

Tay Ho - Packing my p1 with seafood pho to go! - Vietnamese Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Love this place! A friend's family owns it and have been coming here since they opened. Everything I have had is so good, we have also ordered trays for parties as well and food is always well prepared and good. So many favorites but to name a few I have had their egg rolls, spring rolls, chicken wings, Pho, beef and potatoes. Okay that was more than a few but I guarantee no matter what you choose to eat, you will enjoy! read more

We had a huge party and went right when they opened before heading home. The service was great and the food was delicious. The pho was on the sweeter side for me, but nothing overpowering. They even have kid size pho, which was more than enough for our little ones (ages 2-6). The egg rolls and the dipping sauce was delicious. Portion size and price is pretty decent. We made a few changes after our order was taken and I was worried things would get mixed up, however, everything was perfect. Will definitely go back when we visit again. read more

The food is just mediocre at best. Customer service, what's that??? You won't find it here, what so ever!!! The older lady in the front, don't know if she's the owner or related seems to enjoy confrontation with customers. Sanitation is next to non! Don't waste your time or money at this place!!! I've seen many other unsatisfied customers. Never will return. read more

Love coming to Tay ho for their bun bo hue and Bun Dac Biet! It never disappoints me! It always tastes the same when I order again! Service is great too! read more

The Pho broth lacked flavor as well as the condiments to put into it to flavor it. The sesame chicken wings however were the opposite! I would go back to try something new on the menu & order the chicken wings again but not the Pho. read more

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We order pho and Everything ok except they only accept cash or check. Make sure you have cash before coming.

Tay Ho offers the best bun bo hue I have ever tried in the Twin Cities area. It is rich in flavor, generous in portion, and extremely satisfying. Definitely go an empty stomach, because you won't be able to finish your bowl if you're "kinda hungry." I am a huge fan of the meat. It is succulent and ultra tender. They offer pig feet, which I find to be a great indicator of whether you're going to have really good and authentic bun bo hue or not. The noodles are great. The broth is so so good. Please, please order the bun bo hue... Don't tell anyone I said this, but it's better than my mom's. They also have really good chicken wings for appetizers! Note: the service isn't always amazing depending on who you get, but it is well worth the potentially poor service. Trust me! read more

Great food, great staff, decent parking, and very reasonably priced. I will keep this very short and sweet. The Pho is great, bun no hue as well from what two friends said and the spicy chicken is awesome as well, kudos to Tay ho for being such a great place to dine in, or carry out! read more

WORST PLACE EVER! It might be the end of the day but seriously they got lazy with the broth. Taste just like water and sugar! Took 4 bites and I just paid and left. The waiter still took our money even though she saw that we didn't touch our pho. Didn't even bother asking how was our service or food. Smhhh! read more

Tay Ho - DO NOT EAT PHO HERE! Nastiest pho ever. It might be the end of the day but they got lazy with the broth. Taste like water and sugar!!!! - Vietnamese Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Been coming here for a while and I got to say, there are plenty of dishes here that will always give it a 5 star visit, from the pho to the banh mi to the meat pot. It will always be good. The stirred fried dishes are like every other dishes but the Bun Bo Hue which is what I'd ordered was what kept me coming back. read more

So far the best pho I have had in St. Paul. Fire chicken wings tho. Lovely mom and pops that u would want to support over and over again.

Order take out. Food was good but was expecting more from the review I had seen. Order it to be deliver by a company. The driver was great but the forgot the broth for my pho. Fresh ingredients for the pho. read more

What a fantastic little gem. This restaurant is not glamorous by any means but the staff is friendly and the pho was fantastic. To top it all off, prices are very reasonable. read more

I feel like this place is totally underrated with all of the other options available, but I think that Tay Ho has the best pho on University. I usually get P2 because I like the flank and brisket option the most. I think the broth here is very flavorful and you get a good amount of noodles and meat! The egg rolls and spring rolls here are also very good. Unfortunately I can't speak about anything else because I've never tried anything. People that I've been with, however, say that they like the bun and rice plate. read more

Tay Ho - more like Tay No! This place was decent. The food here is the major drawback. The spring rolls tasted a little dry and old, and the pho broth lacked any flavor. While the prices are great - cheap, and on par with the rest of the Frogtown area - I was a bit disappointed with the size of the pho. That being said, I do eat as much as a small polar bear. The portions on the non-pho dishes seemed standard for Vietnamese restaurants in the area. The service here is pretty good. I never had to ask for a refill on my water, and the servers checked up on us regularly. Also, they gave me a bowl of rice (to mix in with my pho, since the contents of the bowl did not fill me up) without charging me, which was very nice of them. The rice did seem a little dry, but it was gratis. Anyway, this is a decent place. I would go to Tay Ho if it was located in NE or elsewhere. Were Tay Ho located in NE, it may be worthy a three star, or even four star rating. Everything is relative, however, and given it's location amongst an abundance of better Vietnamese restaurants (see Trieu Chau, Saigon, Pho Ca Dao, et al), it is simply - in Yelp terms - "meh." read more

Decent! A coworker of ours had been wanting to take us out to lunch at one of his favorite places. We drove up and the place was closed so he took us here instead. I was pleasantly surprised at how cute and clean the joint was. We were seated by presumably the owner and looked over the menu. The prices seemed fairly reasonable to me. I ordered a Bahn Mi, a DC and some cream cheese puffs for the table. Others in our party ordered a Pho, a chicken noodle dish and vegetable chow mein. When I told the others at the table what I was going to ordered, someone said, "a sandwich, I'm getting something other than a sandwich, that's kind of boring." Like Dan S. I had nothing to compare the sandwich to, but I thought it was pretty good. I probably enjoyed my meal the most. The bread was nice and crusty, the veggies were pickled and seemed pretty fresh. The cream cheese puffs were average, a little too much puff, not enough cheese. My total was just over $8 for everything, so I can't complain about the price. The servers were all very nice, the place clean and price reasonable. I rely on others to take me to authentic places on Uni, so I would go back if someone else wanted to, but I think I would like to try some other joints. read more

Tay ho has not disappointed me. They are one of two places that has really good bun bo hue, in my opinion. I get really disappointed when I order bbh and they do not have the pork knuckle/pig feet in the broth. I feel like that completes a bbh for me. Tay ho serves their bbh with what I thought was pork knuckle but if it was pig feet then that's still OK with me. I know bbh is supposed to be spicy but I've never really had a bbh that was "spicy." Tay ho's is very flavorful though and that along with all the fixings (cabbage, bean sprouts, jalapeño, lime, cilantro, basil, mint leaves) makes it a very good bowl of bun bo hue. read more

Tay Ho - Bun bo hue (bbh) - Vietnamese Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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A decent Vietnamese restaurant. I have had their Bun Bo Hue and Bun Rieu. Both entrees are very good and "close" to be authentic (I am a bit picky as I am comparing to what my mother was making back home when I was growing up). I peeked at the Chinese menu section and would not recommend it (why would one go to a Vietnamese Restaurant and order Chinese? Go to Little Szechuan). Service is always fast and very friendly. Stop in on a weekend around brunch time and try Bun Rieu, Chao Long, Banh Cuon Cha Lua. read more

Love their pho and their vermicelli noodle dish! Would higly recommend it if you're in the area. They're usually busy and you may wait for seating or at least, I'm always waiting but it's definitely worth it! read more

Super impressed with their menu and great deals. I love that they have their all day special deal in store. My favorite menu items is there Bahn Mi and cream cheese wontons. read more

The Bun Bo Hue is the best in town. The salad is fresh. The coconut is fresh. The only complain is that they have only one size but if you hungry, why not go for a second bowl. read more

The BUN BO HUE they make is the best one so far in the twin cities. It reminds me of my mom and grandma back home in Vietnam. They used to make this spicy noodle soup for me pretty much every week. My husband always order Pho (rare beef and meat ball - I believe they number it P11), and he loves it. My husband calls it the "medicine soup" since he always feel better eating this when he gets a cold; or sometimes he refers this as "hangover soup". The service was nahhhhh. But we always come back for the food. read more

UPDATE: No longer a 3 stars. Now a 5 stars. It no longer stinks. ------------------------------------------------------------------- I'll start with the worst - big ol' F for decor and sticky table. A++ for awesome pho and food. I've been here twice this week for lunch and the tables are always sticky. I hate that feeling, but the food is amazingly cheap and delicious. I had to come back and remove a star, because this place is musty smelling... read more

Best Pho in St . Paul. I eat there every time I am in town. Super cheap and wonderful staff. This place is legit! If you want great, cheap, pho - go here! read more

Tay Ho - Vietnamese Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

The pho was pretty good and so were the eggrolls. I went during lunch on a week day so it was a little busy. read more

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Service is friendly. Broth is prob one of my favorites in town and prices very reasonable. This was my first time but won't be my last. I'd say their broth is what will keep me as a frequent customer. read more

Bun bo hue is soo good here big portion comes with the hogs feet and lots of meat was very flavorful

My husband and I ate here at the suggestion of his southeast Asian co-worker who knows we love Vietnamese food. So I came with high hopes. It was a warm day and I'd just finished a long bike ride so I wasn't in the mood for a big steaming bowl of pho. I opted for beef noodle salad, hubby ordered a rice plate with shrimp. We shared an order of egg rolls. Everything was fine. But not more than that. I love a noodle salad or rice plate that's served with a bunch of herbs for that punch of fresh flavor. These came with a few carrot shreds, cuke slices, and green onions. The iceberg lettuce in my salad was fine, fresh...but that was it. Just...meh. It's my favorite kind of place, no frills, friendly service, but seriously, the food needs a little more zing than what we had today. I may go back later when I'm in the mood for pho. read more