Hai hai is such a gorgeous restaurant with incredible food. Every dish had tons of flavor and I…read morethink it's perfect for a family style meal with a group! Our server was super helpful answering all of our questions. Here's what we ordered - I would eat it all again. - Laab lettuce wraps - Balinese chicken thigh - Hanoi sticky rice - Hat yai fried chicken - Vietnamese crepe - Passion fruit posset The restaurant has a tiny parking lot, but there is also street parking available in the neighborhood.

How the mighty have fallen.....!…read more Cocktails are great. When you don't have to beg for a second and spit out your order as fast as possible. Salt and pepper tofu outstanding. Food was better last year and the year before. Had the Balinese chicken thigh which seemed better in previous years but I still wouldn't kick it out of bed. Service was abhorrent. Like you know when you go to a restaurant and they make you feel like you are there for them and not the reverse? Disinterested, disengaged server who didn't check back. It felt like we were an inconvenience. Also, it's 2026 so it's weird when the server dismissively leaves one check without asking how to divide it for a party of six. Pretty weird. ANYwhoo the only thing our service guaranteed is that I won't be back. There are plenty of other options with great service and I'm sad that Hai Hai, a once mind blowingly amazing establishment in food, service, ambience has become where the tip decision is based solely on not wanting to hurt someone's livelihood. Such a shame.

I ordered the Imperial beef along with the fresh spring rolls, and everything was delicious. The…read moreImperial dish was flavorful and well-seasoned, with lemongrass, sautéed onions, and a savory house sauce that paired perfectly with the rice. The spring rolls were fresh, light, and a great complement to the entrée. The portions were generous, and the meal was both satisfying and reasonably priced. I really enjoyed everything I tried and would definitely return to Lotus the next time I'm in Minneapolis.

July 2026 UPDATE My…read morefamily and I came back, and this time was better than our last few trips. Food was tasty and service was friendly. Tip - I asked them to make a bowl of noodles with half bun bo hue and half pho broth...delishhh. 4.5 stars

Soberfish is a great option! I've enjoyed their food, service, and ambiance…read more FOOD: I've had their vegetable stir fry with various proteins. It was good with fresh vegetables and well cooked/flavored options. AMBIANCE: definitely a casual spot-- not too fancy at all, but also good for most purposes (friends, family). SERVICE: friendly and perfectly adequate. I recommend the spot and will continue to go there!

If you're contemplating this place - just say "yes"! A place where you can assured to get great…read moresushi, amazing Thai food, and great service. We came on Thursday early evening and were surprised that they were offering happy hour from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM. There were app, entree, sushi, and even alcohol happy hour specials. We took advantage of the gyoza and spring roll happy hour priced items which were still full servings of the regular-priced appetizers! Their spring rolls are so fresh and quite large. The gyoza was lightly fried and the pork-based filling was exactly what I had expected. I knew I wanted the Rama spinach curry with chicken (which is what I always get) but my bestie wasn't sure what she wanted. She asked our waitress, Danielle, for a recommendation and ended up getting the Magnificent Massaman curry with chicken. While both hit the spot, the Magnificent Massaman curry is called magnificent for a reason. Don't get me wrong, I still love my Rama curry, but the Massaman - it was amazing. We shared a bottle of Sauvignon Blanc with was appropriately priced and nicely chilled. You can't go wrong here. You can tell this unassuming spot is a neighborhood favorite. There was a steady flow of people coming in, some alone to sit and have dinner or dinner and a drink alone, others with their entire family (even with small children). There were a lot of people picking up takeout, too. Parking is off street, and the restrooms are sort of outside of the restaurant in a hallway (like they are at Longfellow Grill). You won't be disappointed if you give this place a try!

Stunning restaurant with incredible lighting (no big lights here!) and greenery. The patio is huge…read moreand is covered. The volume in the restaurant is quite loud, so the patio may be better if you don't want to speak up at the table. Service is on the slower side but the food is worth the wait. -- The Sakoo small plate was an incredible dish! The texture contrast between the filling, chewy exterior, and lettuce shell was fantastic. It was so flavorful and has a bit of a spice kick to it. -- The Mango Fish entree was packed with flavor, and is a very umami-forward dish. The piece of crispy salmon skin on the side is perfectly crunchy and salty. It's a filet of salmon (not a whole fish) and the salmon is nice and buttery. -- The Duck Fried Rice entree had good flavor but the duck meat was dry. It did not come with the duck leg or crispy skin, and instead had chunks of duck meat throughout the dish. This dish has a bit of a spice kick to it. -- The Pistachio Orange Blossom Cake dessert was SO GOOD. I'm not a huge dessert person and I ate every bite of this. The cake is so moist and pairs well with the fluffy mousse covering the cake. The little bits of baklava and orange zest complemented this dish really well.

Absolutely delicious and highly recommend. We had the scallops crudo as a starter and the flavor…read morewas phenomenal. I will be thinking of how good that dish is for the rest of my life; the coconut milk and lime combined with the texture of fresh seafood really hit the spot! The Thai basil wings and Massaman curry were very yummy also. I enjoyed my meal so thoroughly that I forgot to take many pictures. The presentation on my cocktail (a tonic with vodka and buddha hand fruit) was very pretty. Service was thoughtful and quick. The restaurant itself was beautiful and open and airy -- I almost felt like I wasn't in Minneapolis anymore. We went on a Tuesday, and only drawback I'd say is that the noise level can be a little bit loud due to the acoustics and how the room is one giant space. Otherwise, very happy with the restaurant and would go again.

Wakame continues to be one of my favorite restaurants in town! We stopped in for happy hour the…read moreother night, and as always, it was such a great dining experience. We got the salmon hand rolls, spicy scallop hand rolls, shrimp tempura roll, Jeremy roll, Hot and Spicy Girl roll, big eye tuna, and inari - everything was delicious and beautifully prepared. The quality and flavors are always so consistent. The entire team is wonderful, and it's always great to see George. I've been coming to Wakame for years, and it's amazing to have a place that continues to deliver such great food, service, and atmosphere every time. Highly recommend!

It was pretty good. The menu is very diverse, so there's a lot of options depending on what you're…read morein the mood for. I got the curry (I forgot the exact name, something like manamma) at level 3 spice, which ended up being a bit too spicy for me, but the flavor itself was really rich and well done. Just be prepared to get a HUGE bowl that will feed you for at least 3 more days. The sushi was fair, nicely presented, just not the absolute best I've had. Still definitely worth ordering. They also have a great happy hour menu, which makes it easy to try a few different things. Service was smooth and food came out fairly fast. Wait time wasn't bad, even during a busier time. The space is clean and comfortable, good for both casual dinners and small group outings we had a party of 6. Portions are solid and everything felt consistent quality-wise. Overall, it's a reliable spot with a lot of variety. I'd go back to try more of the menu, just would probably adjust the spice level next time.

I went to moto-i between lunch and dinner, specifically to try the bao buns. Below is how I rank…read morethem: 1. Tuna 2. Crispy Chicken 3. Mock Duck 4. Pork Shoulder 5. Benny 6. Pork Belly Although I didn't get the full experience, this is somewhere I'd definitely return to. The atmosphere is fun and captures the izakaya vibe really well.

Had a great lunch here. This is spot is one of my favorites because of the dim lighting. It feels…read morevery sexy and chic. My server was Olli and they were very kind and helpful. I always have the yummiest food when I'm here and I am looking forward to going back in a couple weeks.

What a great experience with delicious food. The wait staff was superb and very attentive. The…read moreoptions were great with the ability to make your own hot pot and cook the food in front of you adding whatever vegetables and meats you want to use. It's just so fun to experience it! Try it.

Jeremy was attentive and provided excellent service! This…read moreplace has Individual hotpots, but it could easily be shared, especially if you order more stuff. Tom kha was delicious - the flavor was IT. Sichuan spicy was excellent. I love that numbing feeling. Coconut cream cheese wontons and egg rolls *drool emoji* Ginger mojito was good, and the Plum soju was, as usual, perfection Clean, fairly quiet. Would recommend!

Went for an early dinner on Mother's Day. Was expecting a long wait but was surprisingly seated…read morequickly. Service staff was as expected for a busy day and we kept getting the wrong items sent out but they were nice and apologetic, it was just a busy day and had newer staff. Parking is limited, be sure to pay attention to where you're parking since certain spots are meant for businesses nearby. They have patio seating but I don't know if they actually provide food service outside. Bathrooms are currently out of service so they have two port-o-potties outside. It's a nice space and gets lots of natural sunlight, I do wish they had some tint or blinds though because we were seated next to a window and it was a bit blinding especially with the sun reflecting off the metal cups and laminated menus. I've heard great things about their food but for me it was a miss. We all had pho but the amount of herbs and fresh toppings wasn't sufficient for 6 phos. They were accommodating and gave us additional items we asked for. The calamari was on the greasier end and was bigger than expected. For my palate both the banh mi and pho were lacking in flavor. I put a lot of things into my pho but it just didn't taste like anything to me except for pho powder. The ribeye pho had a generous portion of broth but only like 5 slices of meat. The oxtail stone bowl pho one looked hot and didn't have enough space to add everything in without it overflowing while the other didn't look like the broth was hot enough to cook the noodles. I will say though their ordered drink cups and to-go containers game was top notch. I received a reusable bag with my two banh mis to go instead of a plastic bag. It's probably not somewhere I'd return to unless someone else absolutely had to have it but to each their own.

I tried their bon bo hue, the bot chien (pan fried rice cake, and taro milk tea…read more The bon bo hue is okay. It was lacking some heat and shrimp paste flavor. I liked the noodles and the meat being tender. The rice cakes were crunchy, however, the dish fell a little bit flat because the egg was so thin. But eating it with sauce was pretty good. I did not like the taro milk tea. It was really sweet. Their salted coffee was good though!