Nine years later, I came back for an anniversary dinner. And my experience was completely…read moredifferent. Attentive wait staff, very quick turnaround on our order (prolly 2 other couples there at the time), and though I still don't like their cabbage rolls, I got steak & vareniki and it was perfect.

Moscow on the Hill delivers comfort food with a Russian twist, and the Beef Stroganoff is a…read moremust-order. The Beef Stroganoff features tender beef in a rich, velvety mushroom cream sauce served over creamy mashed potatoes with fresh vegetables. The house pickles might sound unexpected, but they add just the right tangy contrast to balance the richness and make every bite interesting. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, the portions are generous, and every dish feels thoughtfully prepared. If you're looking to try authentic Eastern European flavors--or just want an incredible plate of comfort food--this is one of the best spots in the Twin Cities.

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!

My family and I have been getting pho at iPho for many years and this is one of our favorite places…read moreto go for it, especially because of the affordable and delicious food that is available in several different sizes. We usually get the jumbo size (HUGE bowl) noodle soups to share and take the remaining broth and noodles for another meal at a later time. The servers are usually pretty friendly and the food is ready pretty fast. That is plenty of seating at the restaurant to accommodate different group sizes.

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.

Nice cozy restaurant on university. Staff was very friendly and attentive. Apps were amazing,…read moretakoyakis were crispy and moist. Short ribs, jalapeno poppers, all the apps were great. Happy hour pricing was very fair. Great place to hang for drinks. Would like to see ramen be richer in flavor. Felt like too much water was added to the broth. Noodles and meats were good. Willing to try again.

Parking was good! We got there around 7:15, and it wasn't packed! But, it got really crowded around…read more7:30. Service was fast and vibes are cool! Prices are really good, but the lower cost may have reflected the quality of the food. The vegetarian ramen didn't come with eggs or tofu, so you'd just be eating carbs. The broth is also below mid and would not get it again. My boyfriend got the crispy chicken ramen and he really liked the chicken. But, he thought it was very bland overall. Lots of happy hour items at a favorable price. Overall, it's a decent choice if you are on a budget!

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 visiting St. Paul, and made it a mission to eat here, and I'm really glad I…read moredid. I ordered their Somlaw Koa Kou and it was delicious (menu item #45A). If you're looking to try a dish that is uniquely Khmer, this soup is one of them. The soup has flavors from roasted rice and kreung, a fragrant blend of lemongrass, makrut lime leaves, garlic, galangal, tumeric. Cheng Heng's version had green beans, round green eggplants, spinach, young papaya, and kabocha squash, plus a protein choice (I chose chicken). The somlaw was hearty, and very filling. The portion was more than enough to share. I can imagine myself ordering this on a cold winter evening. Their menu was full of amazing Cambodian dishes, but unfortunately, I was one, otherwise I would have ordered other items like the Somlaw Machu Kreung, and Somlaw Machu Angkor as well. I would love to return but with company, so I can taste more of their dishes.

This is a gem of a place that we've been to several times…read more Ambience: clean, cozy, comfortable indoors. During summer months, there is small patio for outdoor dining. Service: friendly, prompt, and accurate Food: We have tried many dishes here, and everything is really good. Flavors are authentic and fragrant. Super fresh. We would come back for sure.

First time trying food here. Ordered chicken egg rolls, chicken pad Thai (ss&s), yum nuah salad and…read morecombo fried rice. Salad juices spilled out the Togo box. There was a 1/4 wedge of cabbage. Wasn't expecting that. Not the salad I was expecting. Fried rice was ok. Ordered combination, only had two pieces of shrimp and barely any beef. Lots of chicken. Pad Thai was good but I've had better. Eggrolls were alright too. Have better. Portion sizes are skimpy for the price. For what I paid, I would have gotten the Togo boxes either filled up or bigger boxes in San Diego. Food arrived in the time frame I was given.

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.

Actually the best Thai and Lao food I've had in MN!! You guys must go!! Everything tasted SO…read moreflavorful and it's all made to order. The pad Thai sauce is also handmade which you don't find a lot nowadays. If you like tom yum soup get the fried rice version! So bold and packed with flavor! The duck was so tender in my duck curry too! I would go back just for the coconut dessert! It's so fun because it comes in a coconut and has the meat too! Basically a combo of icecream and mango sticky rice

I ordered the fried tofu appetizer, pad thai with tofu, and mango sticky rice. This was split with…read morea friend and still a good amount of food. The Thai coffee looked really good, but it was too late for me to order it Service was a little slow but very friendly. The decor- nothing stood out. Overall it was ok.