I visited Vn Express today and overall had a great experience! First, this restaurant is small with only 5 tables... hence the name. However, we arrived around 11:30 and we were the first dine-in customers for lunch. After ordering at the counter, we seated ourselves. The employee taking orders was so nice, attentive, and helpful by bringing us extra plates, napkins, sauces, etc. The good: The state fair egg rolls are absolutely delicious! They're cooked to perfection and complimented so well with the sauces. The chicken pho was perfect on this cold winter day! I loved how tender the chicken was and how salty yet fresh the broth and fresh herbs tasted. The not so good: The beef pad Thai was oddly sweet. I've had my fair share of pad Thai and this one was overly sweet. I wouldn't order it again. Overall, I highly recommend the state fair egg rolls and the chicken pho! I can't wait to visit again to try the fresh spring rolls, beef bulgogi fries, and more! read more

Vn Express - State Fair Egg Rolls - Asian Fusion Near Me - Lake Elmo, Minnesota

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Just fabulous. We stopped here because we wanted to see what a state fair egg roll was..... WOW. Amazing. Better than que viet. The Bilgogi fries and the banhmi was also amazing. Great food. Also very affordable for 2026. read more

Vn Express - Amazing egg roll - Asian Fusion Near Me - Lake Elmo, Minnesota

Saw this restaurant on social media doing a amazing service to the community. Not only did they donate FIFTY meals but insisted on handing them out with the organizer Josh. That alone shows they make every meal with love and give back! I'm far away in Texas but if ever up that far north... first place I'll eat at . read more

Solid Vietnamese food. My wife and I came here because the Vietnamese community has been talking about this spot which means it good! Their egg rolls are killer! Huge, super crispy and an awesome filling. Pho was def good but suprised they did not have meat balls as a choice. The noodle dish was excellent as it was cooked perfectly al dente with fresh ingredients and good flavors. The prices are not cheap and seating is limited but if you are on this side of town Vn Express is worth your time! read more

Vn Express - front entrance - Asian Fusion Near Me - Lake Elmo, Minnesota

Ugh. I really wanted to love this place! Let's talk about the positives first.. First impression - it's a clean restaurant with just a handful of tables. You order at the counter then they'll bring the food to you. Had to try the eggrolls since I've heard so much about them. They're huge and meaty with a good crisp on the outside! Here's where the stars start going down. Ordering and Paying - their menu isn't extensive, but they have the staples, which is great! A standard bowl of pho is $9, no different sizes or anything, but then it's an additional $3 for each protein. So if I wanted to get a typical house special, I'd be paying over $20 for a regular sized bowl of pho. So the bill adds up quickly! They have the standard tip option after you pay with your card. The options are no top, 15%, 20%, and higher. I asked if there was a way to do a custom tip and the lady said no. So I selected no tip and figured we'd leave what cash we had with us after we ate. The food - cream cheese wontons has scallions in it, wasn't expecting it and wasn't a fan. The kids wouldn't even eat a second bite! The pho was nothing special. Disappointing that the menu is ala carte, so the pho was pretty basic and the broth was only ok. Had a more fragrant smell than others, but the taste was just ok. The thing that was the most disappointing was the service. Not once did the young lady that took my order and bring the food out smile or use any manners whatsoever. My 15 year old even noticed, and as we were leaving she went up to her and said thank you, and the young lady had no response! Vn Express will never be my first choice but still an option for something out in the burbs. read more

Vn Express - Eggrolls - Asian Fusion Near Me - Lake Elmo, Minnesota

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Excellent food and service. I got a pad Thai with tofu! Great flavour, abundant food, fine service! Am looking forward to trying other dishes! read more

Amazing food and service! I highly recommend this place. Also wanted to leave a 5-star review after seeing the way you support and care for the community--it really stood out to me. Thank you for what you do! read more

Pho time! So excited to try a new pho restaurant and they also have a wide variety of other food options as well. Upon walking in, you need to head to the counter and order and then they will bring your order to your table. They roughly have 5 modern tables to dine at. The very very cool thing about this restaurant is that they are represented at the state fair. They also have to die for egg rolls, iced Vietnamese coffee, and cream cheese wontons. (Que viet concession) I ordered the pho with thin steak. I love the fact that the accoutrements were on a platter on top of the bowl...I've never seen that and so clever! The meal was delish and there was even some leftover to take home. My only note was that there was no music playing so it was a bit quiet in there but I can't wait to come back. read more

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I will pick Asian food over all others every chance I get. This place was pretty solid, not that absolute best, but being its close to home it will be our go to in a pinch. Dining area is quant but super clean. Staff is super friendly and all the food was really good. Chili crisp at the table truly made my experience...it was fantastic. read more

The food was fresh and delicious! The service was quick and easy. It's a great place for Asian food. Ok my first visit I ate at the restaurant. They had clean tables available. Call to order food to-go. Everything I've sampled has been delicious! read more

The pho is great. Flavorful, clear n light. Medium to small sized noodles.... a must get. Nine dollar for the pho with additional add ons. This can be pricey cause I want all the add ons. Ox tail was good; I ate it to the bones. The rice noodles (bun) were average tasting with small size shrimp. Food came out quick. Good service. Small place; about alittle over dozen or so for seating. read more

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I don't usually expect much from Asian restaurants in the suburb but I was surprised to have enjoyed it. The pho was flavorful and the garlic chili oil was a nice kick. I ordered mine to go so I got all the little accoutrements packages all nicely. I had the spring rolls but I found them to lack anything memorable - I'd have loved some mint in them. The sweet and sour chicken had a hint of spice but I'm thankful they packed it separately from the sauce so it wasn't soggy by the time I got it home. I think the cost is definitely higher than what you would typically see in Vietnamese restaurants but you're in the suburbs, I expect a markup. Service was quick and everything was packaged nicely. Place was quiet, clean and open. I'll have to come back and try these eggrolls but I'm really picky about eggrolls. read more

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So my significant other and I finally got to try VN Express and I have to say I'm impressed. It's small inside so definitely not ideal for bigger groups, I guess that's the reason for express in the name. My other half and I ordered pho, and spring rolls. She had beef and I had chicken and shrimp pho. I had a bottle of water and she had Vietnamese coffee that she said was wonderful. The staff were really helpful and greeted us with smiles. We were served by Bonnie, even though she was busy with call in orders and helping the cooks in the back she still made time to check in on us. We dined in and we liked what they did with the space. The bathroom was clean and this place has a lot of potential. The one thing that blew me away is that they only have pork spring rolls and I do not eat pork or beef. Bonnie came to the rescue and made me some shrimp spring rolls which really made me feel special. I can honestly say I have never been to a place that was so caring and eager to make the customers feel special. My girlfriend ordered their wings the next day photo not included because they were so good we devoured them before we had the chance. They have a lot of other things that I am excited to try also, so we will return, thanks Bonnie and VN Express!!! read more

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Stopped in to try the state fair egg rolls as I've heard nothing but great things. Let me tell you... they are fantastic! Served made to order.... Fresh, hot, and crispy! Restaurant is clean. Smaller restaurant with a handful of tables (more take out). The gal who helped us was welcoming. The state fair wontons are the next thing on the list to try. Of course, an egg roll to go with it. read more

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I always get the shrimp vermicelli salad here, is love more seafood and veggie options!

FINALLY! This is the place I've been looking for in the SW metro serving really great Asian takeout. Only problem is it's not Chinese food per se rather as the name implies it's Vietnamese. Ordered the Pho with beef and shrimp, Egg Rolls and Pork Fried Rice. They advertise the egg rolls as State Fair eggrolls and remind me of Que Viet which in my book means best around! They are hefty and stuffed with mostly meat, unless of course you get the vegetable ones for some strange reason. The pho broth was crystal clear and thankfully didn't just rely on five spice for its flavor. Really loved the to go bowl which has a tray for the veggies that sits atop the bowl of lightly cooked beef and noodles. The broth should have been much hotter but a couple minutes in the microwave and it was ready to finish the cooking on the meat and noodles. The fried rice was perfect and something I would happily eat anytime I have a craving for it. The space is small and primarily for takeout but they do have a very limited amount of seating inside. So excited to try more items and grateful I now have a go too for Asian food in my not so new part of the city! read more

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Very good as experienced at state fair Egg roll fantastic Bulgogi bahn mi - had 2x now Pho - yum! Just wish larger venue & prices a little lower like ipho...seems a bit high otherwise would give 5 stars read more

Love the noodle bowl with egg roll. Perfect summer meal. Interior is stark and often the employees come to eat at the few tables and have their cell phones on very loudly. Like really loud. It's obnoxious, to me. I often eat lunch after 1:00, but I'm still a customer!! Would have been a better rating otherwise. read more

Great service and great food, my favorite place in Woodbury for Pho! Would highly recommend!

I went there the first time yesterday. Saw what other people were ordering and decided to get the egg rolls to test this place out. I understand why they are at the state fairgrounds with those now. I'll likely require an order per day now and hopefully, I'll leave room or bring more people to try out everything else. read more

Vn Express - Egg Rolls UNBELIEVABLE - Asian Fusion Near Me - Lake Elmo, Minnesota

I love VN Express Bulgogi Ban Mi. It's amazing and my favorite. However, I do have two issues both regarding your online ordering and take out. 1st and most important. Every time I pick up my sandwich to go. You have it sitting on its end! Which means by the time I get to my car or home, all the ingredients are at one end of my sandwich. So I have to open my sandwich and redistribute all the ingredients before I can eat it. PLEASE stop standing them on end, this is very frustrating and annoying to have to do before I can eat. 2nd, please have some kind of email recipe sent if an order is placed online. I didn't know if you had received the order or not. Figuring I did something wrong, I tried again and ended up ordering twice. I do want to give praise and let you know, the way the double order was handled was perfect. You called me right away to verify I wanted both orders and had the refund waiting for me when I arrived. read more

Been here twice during lunchtime, both have been great experiences. I get the chicken banh mi, very delicious. Decently priced too. Worth checking out. read more

We had the spring rolls - they were good! Great service, quick and friendly. Limited seating but we did get a spot.

I love this place for amazing PHO and egg rolls. It's so good. The women that work here are sweet and kind.

Excellent bùn salads with flavorful chicken. Service was quick! The store was clean, but very small with a just few tables down the sides. Lots of takeout traffic in and out right beside our table. We will be back, but will order our food to go. read more

Great service, easy to order, quick pickup. Best egg rolls and phơ in Woodbury. The wontons are great too.

We have loved VN Express but everything is served in plastic and fried in seed oils. We are trying to get away from plastics and seed oils but impossible here. read more

Average at best. Got take out.First piece of sweet and sour chicken was rubber. 2nd piece rubber. The others were fine. Pad Thai was also pretty average. My dog loved the rubber chicken though. read more

The egg rolls were fantastic! Would definitely get them again. The sesame chicken was pretty bland. The sweet and sour chicken was also pretty plain. No peppers or anything. I like ordering was a breeze and pickup worked great. read more

Great yummy food and friendly staff with a big heart. I hope this business will thrive with the success it deserves. If you haven't been, you must check this place out. read more

An amazing, generous establishment with delicious food to boot. You can't go wrong with anything here!

Everyone should come and support this spot. The owner and staff are extremely generous and selfless.

Fresh food with lots of flavor. You can choose your spice level with some dishes. The service was swift and it's well lit to either sit in and enjoy or to take out. The chicken fried rice and state fair wontons are really good. read more

Ordered the Chicken Lo Mein and Pork Bahn Mi for takeout. The chicken Lo Mein had great flavor, the chicken was tender and good quality. Very impressed the the amount of fresh vegetables and cooked to perfection. The pork Bahn Mi had a good amount of pork that had been grilled. The bread was crusty on the outside and soft in the inside. Excellent flavor. Highly recommend the Bahn Mi and hard to find them in or close to Woodbury. Overall a great dinner and wonderful addition to the Lake Elmo/Woodbury area. We need more great Asian restaurants and this is one of them!! read more

Vn Express - Chicken Lo Mein & Pork Bahn Mi - Asian Fusion Near Me - Lake Elmo, Minnesota

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One word.....FIYAH it's so flavorful!! The neighboring Vietnamese restaurants need to take notes!! This oxtail pho is Everything!! The oxtail tender,meaty,falling off the bones! And they weren't stingy either,3 nice ones and the eggrolls?! Whole nother post for those! Go try them now!! read more

I spotted this place as I drove by this fairly new strip mall. The next time I had an urge for Vietnamese food I phone in an order for Bun with grilled pork and thrilled with the fresh, large serving of food I received. read more

Gracious, lovely sweet spirted owner. Saw a YouTube about her and her restaurant. A real giving and kind soul who cares about the quality of the food she serves and the welfare of those who live in her community. read more

My wife and I love Que Viet and Em Que Viet, and are so excited to see some of our favorite foods at VN Express near our home in Woodbury! We just ordered the Egg rolls, Garlic nauc wings and Beef Bulgogi sandwich, and they were all phenomenal. Definitely going back, highly recommend. read more

State fair egg rolls hot fresh made to order really good Stir fry vegetables with chicken Lots of chicken very tasty Friendly staff Definitely recommend read more

Delicious, fast, and tasted fresh vs other Asian takeout I've had. Spicy chicken was banging, egg rolls are massive and crispy, and the cream cheese wontons are easily the best I've had in the area. Great takeout and an awesome addition to a growing group of ethnic restaurants in Woodbury. For other reviewers knocking the restaurant for not tasting authentic or like "my mom used to make", kick rocks. People love to put down small businesses and then are upset when they don't have ethnic cuisine outside of the Twin Cities. If you want to be supportive, write constructive feedback specific to a dish vs peanut buttering comments about the whole restaurant. read more