The spicy tofu squares are mighty tasty! Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside. They have a…read moreparticular spice that tastes exactly like the tofu squares I had from a street vendor in Taiwan. Almost like the flavor packet from a package of ramen, but a very specific flavor. There are a lot of drink choices, from bubble tea, icii and snow. They also have the shaved snow desserts that are so fluffy. I will definitely come back to try the other Taiwanese snacks and drinks.

I tried the fried chicken and salt and pepper tofu. The flavors were good, the chicken was a little…read morebit on the salty side, and they could've been a touch more crispy. But overall, both were great for snacking with friends and getting in some delicious protein. We got it to go, so I cannot speak for the ambiance or service.

There's lots of different pre-made hot pot choices here! You pick one of the options, the spice…read morelevel, and if you want rice or noodles. Beef Hot Pot 8/10 - filled with beef slices, napa, enoki mushroom, taro, tomato, tofu, tempura, imitation crab meat, clam, etc - super filling and enjoyed the variety of items Definitely ask for either the house sauce or chili oil to use with your hot pot! Service was good as well~.

It had been a while since I first tried Tasty Pot years ago so decided to stop by recently when I…read morewas on U of MN campus. I was disappointed in the experience. The waiter was not very attentive, the food quality didn't seem great, and the hot pot broth wasn't very flavorful for a hot pot that was over $20.

This noodle shop chain was recommended by a friend so we had to try it…read more.. It's a good no-frills stop if you're in the mood for dumplings and noodles. We tried the pork soup dumplings and the steamed roast pork dumplings (chashu bao)--both were very tasty. Dine-in seating is ok, a bit limited but it's a food court... I didn't like that the dumplings were served in to-go containers (even for dine-in) and the prices seemed a bit high ($8 for 2 steam roast pork dumplings and $9 for 6 pork soup dumplings) but we were hungry, and they seemed worth it. Service wasn't outstanding (and not even welcoming) but it wasn't terrible... Next time we find another Master Noodle I will definitely try the noodles! Customers seemed to be really enjoying them...

Everything is served in plastic. Even the spoon for soup. Food is not flavorful and can't say any…read moreof the dishes I ordered were great. I would not recommend if you want something good.

Another fantastic Master Noodle experience! I've been to multiple locations now and feel that each…read moreplace has fairly consistent tastes and quality. In true family-style fashion we got plenty of dishes to share: some appetizers and some "main dishes" as well. The Xiao long bao and beef burrito are great starters. I enjoyed the wontons in chili oil, but wish they would've been spicy - we added our own chili oil/sauce. The pork belly fried rice and Shanxi shaved noodles were both fantastic. Both great portion sizes for main dishes with plenty to take home if needed. The restaurant is large and spacious nestled in a strip mall, and the service was fantastic. Boba is such a great deal too!!

I had been wanting to come here for a long time and finally decided to give it a try !…read more Hard to decide what to choose for a meal because it all looked so good ! Such a cool spot, and awesome to see the chefs hand pull the noodles from scratch! When I finally decided, I got the master noodle original dish and added bok choy to it, as well as the sichuan wontons in chili oil, and they were delicious!!! I also tried the Thai tea, and it was a bit sweet but quite delicious as well (they have an extensive drink menu, with many yummy sounding options). Good ambiance, and quick service !!! Dishes were tasty, and a bit salty for my liking but overall quite good! I will be back !

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 was my first time trying Cambodian food - everything here was so good and affordable!…read more Spring rolls were only $4.95 and really good - they had chicken, shrimp, and a variety of herbs inside. Chive cakes had a nice chewy texture inside and crispy outside from being fried. The noodle soup bowls here are a great portion size... they range from regular-L-XL. Regular was a good size for my friend and I, especially when combined with our apps. The roasted chicken was tender and had really good flavor and color. Both noodle soup broths are on the sweeter side. Overall would highly recommend this spot to anyone looking to try Cambodian food for the price, quality, and portion size.

This is a cozy-looking place near the University of Minnesota where you can get some high-quality…read morematcha (I made mine into Kyo Matcha-style lattes). The Jingshan Yabukita matcha is REALLY good and I will be back for more next time I come to Minneapolis. Since matcha will lose some of its flavor as it oxidizes, they seal up the container after they scoop the powder in--I didn't open the container until a month after I got it and there weren't any off flavors. I can't comment on the sit-down experience since I was just there to buy the small container in the picture, but I liked the dim lighting and calming atmosphere. I also like their gift boxes that have single servings of different teas in tiny packages--it reminds me of a Godiva chocolate box.

This is an absolutely delightful tea experience…read more When you open the door, you come into the display area showing the shop's tea wares - gaiwans, tea cups, tea sets, and tea pots including some lovely Yixing pottery. When you come a little further in, you line up at the counter to order. Staff will let you smell the teas if you're having trouble deciding. After you order, you pick a table. There are tables with a sturdy little kettle built in for folks drinking gongfu style, and a few without for folks who don't need that. It's a lovely, quiet space with a big fish tank. It's worth noting that they want to keep the space quiet and ask people not to bring laptops though it's fine to read quietly on a tablet. Onto the tea. The tea selection here is frankly fantastic. Everything is well-chosen, and I had to remind myself that there isn't going to be a bad choice. I chose a Taiwanese black tea for my first experience here, the sun moon lake, though I will be back to sample their matcha, which they mill in-house. The selection covers white through pu'er and everything in between. I drank gongfu style, so they gave me a little tiny gongfu tray, a gaiwan, and enough tiny cups for everyone at the table. For people who want to try gongfu style but haven't done it before, they are happy to show you. The only downside is that all of their snacks have gluten in them. I'm hoping that this will change going forward, getting GF mochi or even mochi donuts would be perfect. Overall, this is my new favorite spot in the city, and I only wish I'd discovered it sooner. I'm going to be returning to drink my way through the menu.

My friend has been hyping up Tea House for the longest time, so we finally had to try it…read moretogether...and yeah, I definitely get the hype! The scallion pancakes were super crispy, the Szechuan dumplings had a LOT of garlic + chili oil (in the best way), and the Shanghai pork buns were juicy and full of flavor. The pork belly was braised perfectly with tasty bok choy, while the farm pork was a classic stir-fry with just the right amount of spice. Everything came with a generous amount of rice too! Definitely a spot I'd come back to with 4+ people so you can order a bunch of dishes, get quick service, and share everything family-style.

I've loved tea house since I was in college over a decade ago, and it is still just as amazing. I…read morerecently stopped by for a beef noodle soup and eggplant in garlic sauce, and I'm already hungry for more of it all. The space itself is great to dine in, but they also do a great job on takeout! Highly recommend trying it. Parking in the area is metered.

Every time I am in the Asia mall, I stop by to see what's in store. This time, so many Vietnamese…read moredesserts stocked that warm my heart to see. I've been craving the honeycomb cake for months & was so excited to get one. The slices are so generous, the honey comb texture is perfect, and the dessert is not too sweet.

Wanted to love Keefer Court but most of the pastries I tried were just okay. The custard bun didn't…read morehave a creamy custard filling and instead it tasted like a runny icing inside. The pineapple topping bun does not have filling and the bun was on the drier side, but the pineapple topping was good. The BBQ Pork bun was the biggest disappointment -- the filling had no flavor and just tasted fatty. The durian pandan cake was awesome -- not too sweet, strong durian flavor in the filling, and the cake itself was dense and spongy. The bakery is located in Asia Mall. Upon entering, you grab a tray and a pair of tongs and grab what you would like to purchase from a display case. You order hot buns, beverages, and ice cream at the check out counter. Service was friendly and fast.