Excellent drunken Udon noodles! Service was super and drinks were great! Had the ginger mule and…read morewould have loved to stay for more.

Gai Noi is one of the most unique and memorable dining experiences in Minneapolis. From the moment…read moreyou walk in, the atmosphere is vibrant, welcoming, and full of energy. The food is absolutely exceptional--every dish is beautifully prepared, packed with flavor, and showcases a creative blend of Lao-inspired cuisine with fresh, high-quality ingredients. The menu offers something for everyone, and every bite feels thoughtfully crafted. The cocktails are outstanding, the presentation is beautiful, and the service is attentive without ever feeling rushed. It's clear that the entire team takes pride in delivering a first-class dining experience. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply looking for an incredible meal, Gai Noi is a restaurant that lives up to the hype. It's one of the best dining destinations in Minneapolis, and I can't wait to return.

One of the best sushi spots in Minnepolis! My girl and I…read morewere craving a good grubbing and discovered Flamin Thai! Once the plates came out and I looked around us there were dishes that had great presentation to them. As our dishes came out they were beautiful curated and tasted amazing! Service was phenomenal and parking wasn't the worst! Music was calm and collected, but the crowd was wild with a birthday party was happening! Loved it! Definitely coming back for Thai food!

Came here for my birthday dinner, and it delivered! I did not really know what to expect, but it…read moreended up being perfect. There weren't too many people here for a Friday night.. but it was a bit later (like 9pm) so we sat at the bar. Got drinks immediately. Again, my classic grey goose club soda lemon lime. Delicious, per usual. Got a few sushi rolls (can't remember which) but they were all really good. Super light, fresh, not too heavy, and just quality sushi! Finally, got a mango sticky rice as a free dessert for my birthday. The staff was super friendly and nice.. I really enjoyed the vibe and food here and would definitely be back! I loved the bar vibe here. Definitely somewhere that I could come just to have a few drinks and a few bites.

We stopped here after a long run in Minneapolis and weren't disappointed! We had heard of it…read morebefore, but never got around to making a trip in, now after having it we'll probably be adding them as a go-to. We ordered the Lotus Bahn Mi, the Beef Lo Mein, and the Eggrolls. The Lo Mein was delicious, the egg rolls were some of the best we've had in the Twin Cities, and the Bahn Me had such a refreshing taste paired with an amazing bread. I'd recommend all 3 dishes. The place is a little small, but very cute and cozy. Staff was extremely nice, and attentive. They were happy to talk about the options as well. We'll definitely be back, next time I'm going to try their Pho!

He Said: I have been going to Lotus for so many years. A big credit to the family who runs Lotus,…read morebecause the restaurant has been an institution for so many years. Service is friendly, the food is tasty, and the price is affordable. With all that said, the restaurant has some things that might turn off some people. Parking can be hard to find; there have been altercations in the area; also, the last time we went the restaurant it was not very clean. We will continue to visit the restaurant, but I want to make it known to others about all my experiences. Pros: - Several. We have always felt the hospitality is superb. Cons: - Mentioned in the above description.

The food was amazing and they have so many good food options for drink and foods plus the green…read morebean appetizer was super delicious! The service was not slow either! The inside was also probably the best of all thai restaurants ever! If you're still reading this I yell 67 over everything! 666667777777!!!!!!!!!!

Absolutely loved this place. It's a small, cozy restaurant with a really charming atmosphere. The…read moreservice was quick and genuinely kind, and every dish came out fresh and full of flavor. The Thai food here is delicious -- rich, balanced, and clearly made with care. A perfect spot for a casual but memorable meal.

Nong's Thai Cuisine consistently delivers incredible flavors and warm service. We stopped in for…read moredinner and were absolutely delighted from start to finish. We began with the Roasted Cashews, which were perfectly seasoned and addictive. For mains, the Red Curry was rich, complex, and comforting, but the star of the show was undoubtedly the Pineapple Fried Rice. Hands down, the best version we have ever had--perfectly balanced sweetness and savory depth. The drink pairings were spot on: I enjoyed a lovely glass of Pinot Noir that complemented the spice beautifully, while my partner had a crisp, cold Sapporo. Nong's is a true gem in Golden Valley for authentic, high-quality Thai food. The service makes you feel like family. Highly recommend!

Nong's is located in kind of a strip mall area, so they share a lot with several other businesses…read more The lot can get busy at times, but I've never had trouble finding a parking spot. The service is friendly. We were greeted shortly after entering. The restaurant was fairly busy, with many others dining in, and many takeout orders coming in as well, but we were seated right away! Several employees checked in on us to make sure we had everything we needed and were enjoying our food throughout our dining experience! They have many vegetarian and gluten free options. They also have some vegan options or items that can be made vegan upon request! We had the cream cheese wontons as an appetizer! The filling was very smooth and creamy and slightly sweet. We also had pad see yew with tofu and pad thai with mock duck. The servings are generous and each entree can easily last for 2 meals. They include a lot of the protein of choice, which I greatly appreciate. Some thai restaurants ask you for your desired level of spice, but we weren't asked here. They were mild (no spice) by default. The pad see ew had a savory, slightly sweet flavor. The noodles were perfectly chewy, and the Chinese broccoli had a nice little crunch. The pad thai had a good balance of sweet, salty, and savory. For dessert we had the mango sticky rice! The mango wasn't particularly ripe, but the coconut milk provided the perfect amount of sweetness. I enjoy Nong's Thai and would recommend it!

This place has a well-deserved reputation in the industry and to the community for its wonderful…read morefood and experience. Each dish was super flavorful and had a good amount of kick but not too much for the midwestern palate IMO. The Brussel sprouts and sweet potatoes were INCREDIBLE and I loved the beef rendang and fish sauce caramel pork were delicious too. Don't skip on the bread pudding for dessert. The only slight miss for me were the spring rolls but just due to personal preference. Highly recommend!

Night swim $13.50 a very nice drink for a hot day. If you like margaritas then I think you will…read morelike this. Note it does have a touch of spice heat. Others had tom kha old fashioned and bestest life , each $13.50. all good Brussels sprouts $17. Shared at the table. Not as crispy as I like but lots of flavor and enjoyed by all Hanoi sticky rice $20 very good. Even good a day later. Brought half home and it was lots for lunch. Barramundi $26. Very good and told would get again Bali cauliflower $17. Plus $3 for pork added. Very good Grilled pork $22. Very good Water is in small glasses and so they had to come by often on a hot day and sitting outside. Service was very good by Alex S. She even changed chicken to pork for one meal even thought the order was in. She handled the change very nicely.

I have been wanting to try this place for a long time! And boy, it was worth the wait!! Definitely…read morea new top favorite in the twin cities for me!! There is free street parking surrounding this place! There is also valet if you want a more elevated experience. The decor in this place is so warm and welcoming. It feels like you have been transported out of Minneapolis and somewhere in California! Our server and the hostess were both friendly and did a wonderful job! When we arrived we were given a nonalcoholic shot, which was very tasty! This place is pretty strict one sending in your whole order at once, so appetizer and entree go in at the same time. They can stagger how they bring out the dishes though! The food was incredible! We started with the basil wings! Those are a MUST! The wing is so juicy and has great flavor! As entrees, we had the New York strip laab. This is a chilled steak dish. Our steak was more "luke warm" but the flavor was explosive! The steak was also done to a perfect medium the whole way through! The salad was bright and paired so well! This was our favorite dish! The green curry octopus was tender and the green curry tasted so fresh! The peas in this dish felt overpowering and we did not care for them. The scallop crudo was light, melt in your mouth! The coconut milk and citrus paired so well in this dish! Unique! My only complaint was that it was not as pretty as it was on the webpage. For dessert we got some cocktails! Their version of an espresso martini was pretty good but I have had better. The gold coffee bean was a nice touch! The show stopper was the orange blossom pistachio cake! Oh my gosh!!! Each bite just got better!! I will be dreaming of this dessert!! So delicious!! This place is worth the hype and I will definitely be back!!

Khaluna is easily one of my favorite restaurants in Minneapolis! The flavor profiles here are…read moreincredible -- every dish feels thoughtful, unique, and packed with bold Southeast Asian-inspired flavors. It definitely leans more on the $$$ side, but the quality and overall experience make it worth it for a special night out. The vibe of the restaurant is one of my favorite parts though. It has such a warm, stylish atmosphere that feels both upscale and welcoming at the same time. The lighting is cozy, the decor is beautiful without feeling overdone, and the whole space has a trendy but relaxed energy that makes you want to stay awhile. It's perfect for date nights, catching up with friends, or celebrating something special without feeling overly formal. The staff has always been friendly and attentive too, which really adds to the overall experience.

While on a visit to the memorial we stopped by to have dinner. We wanted to support a local…read morebusiness. I had empathy for the servicer since I was just one person. So it took a long time them to take our order and for the food to come but it was worth the wait. This is one of the most fresh, crisp and flavorful dishes I've had in a long time. I've never ordered this before but it now has become my new obsession. I've thought about this meal several times since I ordered it. I got the 606 Pra Ram Long Song (Rama Dish) the veggies were crisp and the chicken was tender. The sauce was a very mild spice level and so flavorful. I highly recommend this place.

The flavor has changed. It's a sweet Pad Thai sauce now not the same tamarind tang like they used…read moreto be. Something's up lol. Now, I need to find a new fav Thai place. The flavors here are wildly different. I've been here before with friends and they've ordered the curry, but the curry looked too watery and that kind of should've told me that it wasn't going to be a hit of a Thai place for me. I like closer to a thicker sauce for coconut curry. Usually the Thai places that have more watery coconut curry sauces just hits a little lower & it def shows. Amazing Thai has this same issue lol. Now, this place too... I feel lost without a fav Thai place in Minne lol. The string beans were crunchy in the papaya salad which was great but the entire sauce tasted like MSG & lacks the Lao shrimp paste flavor although it was more grey since I did order the Lao style but not enough shrimp paste flavor as it should have. Either this place has different cooks etc., it is not the same as a year ago or more. I took a few bites of each plate and I wrapped it up to go, and I threw it in the garbage since my stomach was churning had to take some Tums lol. This place, Amazing Thai, & Sawatdee are the bottom 3 for me. Back to the drawing table. (I've never seen an Asian person eat here... I guess that says a lot?)

Visited 8/16/25. Really fun place and they accommodated a really large group of us which I greatly…read moreappreciated. We started out with cream cheese puffs and egg rolls. The cream cheese puffs were decent but if picking between them I would definitely recommend the egg rolls. These had so much flavor and I loved them. For dinner I got the drunken noodles which I also enjoyed. Lots of flavor and fun vegetables throughout. Would order again. The only slight let down was on the rice dishes, as they would've tasted better with sticky rice or sushi rice! Still really tasty place!

Service: Decent but short staffed Ambiance: Odd black diner…read morelook with metal cups which is a tad weird but the lack of people makes it nice and calm. Food: Springrolls are ok with a not great sauce, pineapple fried rice was ok but the pineapple was not good at all, The Pho King Good was great and while not being top tier it was very filling with a good broth.

First time in and i really enjoyed it!!! Thai food is one of my favorites and the red curry was so…read morecreamy and flavorful I love the fried tofu addition as well with a generous portion of rice to go with it. The food came out really fast! My friend ordered the Thai fried rice with chicken which had a nice taste too! We both really enjoyed our meal if love to come back to try the massman, pad Thai and drunken noodles next! Also loved that you can adjust your spice level I went with 2s this time so was mild but flavorful but I'd try a little higher next time also there was an option to just have the chilli oil on the side to add as we wanted

My coworkers and I came here for lunch and it was very easy to get a table and the space was very…read moreclean and well kept. The food was really good and the staff was helpful in asking any questions we had about the menu. Will def come back again.