My wife and I found this place by accident after our original restaurant plans fell through. Since…read moreit was in the same strip mall, we decided to give it a try. When we walked in, a young man greeted us from across the restaurant and asked if we were dining in. I said yes, and he told us to sit anywhere we liked. After we sat down, he brought over the menus and immediately asked if we were ready to order. I smiled and let him know we needed a little time since we had never been there before. We looked through the menu and decided to start with the chicken skewer and the crab rangoon. Both were delicious and full of flavor. For our meals, I ordered the chicken banh mi and my wife ordered the Bun Bo Hue. She loved her dish and I really enjoyed my sandwich. They also serve freshly squeezed lemonade, which was excellent. I actually ended up ordering two because it was that good. Service was pretty lackluster. The kid helping us looked like he might not even be in high school yet, so that might explain some of it. The restaurant itself is small and simple inside. Nothing amazing but nothing bad either. Overall, the visit was good. The service wasn't great, but the food made up for it. We would consider coming back if we happen to be in the area.

Pho Valley is one of my favorite restaurants in the south metro! The staff are very friendly and…read morethe ambiance is nice. I had the Pork and Egg Roll Vermicelli which was delicious! The pork is very flavorful and the egg rolls are savory. The fish sauce is a must - it adds a new depth to the dish. Fantastic food and I will definitely be back!

Holy moly! Thanks iPho for being closed on Monday's. Otherwise I would never have found this place!…read moreIt's a hole in the wall kiddy corner from the Bankok Thai Deli in a quieter part of University. Two old ladies hold down the front. When I saw a giant bowl of Bue Bo Hue at the next table, I had to order it. And the old ladies kill it with their great hospitality. So this happens to be the best bowl of BBH in Frogtown! It's not an exaggeration. The broth is deep in flavor and very satifying, with Copious portions of meat. I'll have to try other dishes next time, but I don't know...sometimes when you find a good thing it's hard to switch... There is a small lot adjacent to the building. When you come, expect the typical old school Vietnamese Pho xxx (numbers like '76 '79 etc) vibes. This is NOT a trendy place lol. But the food!

great food. great coffee…read more great friendly efficient service. tay ho is my go-to spot for a great bowl of pho noodles (beef pho or bun bo hue), and my favorite - great vietnamese iced coffee!!! love this place!! and keeps me coming back!!

This was such a disappointing experience. I've eaten here multiple times and talk about how great…read morethis place is but this was not the experience I had tonight. My mom placed an online order to be picked up at 6:46. We arrived closer to 7 and my boyfriend stated the name of our order and waited 10 minutes. He told the host our order name again and she acted like she had no idea what he was talking about. They didn't have our order that we had confirmation for and instead of working on our order, we had to wait for 40 minutes for our dinner. We ordered this food to make our lives easier for baking and cleaning tonight for thanksgiving prep and instead it put us behind. They offered an extra order of pho and in the end didn't give it to us because whoever was in the back said no. The food was not the quality it usually is either. The wontons were very chewy, the rice flour cake was a messy and burnt a bit, and the pad Thai leaked in the bag and spilled over everything else. There was nearly a cup of watery sauce in the bag. This was a disappointing experience and I'm not sure I'll be back after this. This is some of the worst customer service I've experienced.

Terrific spot located in a busy strip mall in Lakeville. Menu was simple and to the point with the…read moreclassics. Prices were reasonable especially for the portions Ordered: - Mi Kho (3/5). This was average at best. The sauce was a bit unique... - Banh Mi Pork (4/5). Fresh - fluffy, flaky bread with delicious (and generous portions) of meat - Com Tam (4/5). Yum - a slam dunk! Great place worth trying - would love to try the duck noodle soup next time which we have heard great things about!

Chin Dian catered to my work and the fusion in the sesame chicken was awesome with taste was…read moreamazing! Would recommend to anyone who wants to try asian fusion food A+! Service was Great too very Friendly!

My friend and I come here regularly because it's convenient and has a nice lunch menu that seems to…read morehave something for any mood. We usually order the spring rolls, a filling meat salad in a rice wrapper. I also like to get a lunch menu item that has a samosa on the side. The samosa filling is hearty with just enough Indian spice kick, fried suitably enough in a wonton wrapper. The lunch menu has a reliable selection of popular Asian dishes. I've enjoyed the Chinese chicken dishes (sesame, General Tso's, etc.) with flavorful sauces that don't drown out the fresh vegetables. Last time I went I ordered General Tso's "spicy," which would probably be about "medium" in Little Mekong--just right for me. I was a little disappointed that the noodle dish on the lunch menu seemed to lack moisture and flavor, but mostly I've been happy with the food. Sometime I'd like to go back for dinner, as those dishes seem more adventurous. The teas complement the dishes nicely, especially when I order something fried. I usually have the zingy ginger tea, a favorite for both my friend and me. Recently I found Nina's hot lemonade surprisingly refreshing on a hot day. The service is friendly and attentive. The space is airy and fresh. I come in hungry, and leave full and satisfied. There is not much more we can ask of a regular lunch place, and we'll keep coming back!

Tips: - Service is friendly and fast…read more - The menu has pho and banh mi. - The grilled pork fresh rolls, and beef flank and beef balls pho were excellent. I had just finished getting some groceries at ALDI after having arrived in the Twin Cities from the greater Toronto area. Next door to the grocery store, in a small plaza, was this iPho 2 eatery. For some reason, it's listed without the number on Yelp. On the sign, there's a clear 2 in its name. I drove over to this plaza and backed into an available space. Next door to this eatery was a diner. My original thought was to go there, but it was closed for the day at around 4:30 pm on a Wednesday. I walked in. I was immediately greeted by three people. I asked for a table and got one by the kitchen. It was cool seeing all the orders get picked up from a window right in front of me. Whenever I'm away from home, I tend to get pho. It's comfort food. I also crave it often. A large glass of water with ice came. I needed it. It was cold and perfect on an unseasonably warm 15°C March day. I got these items: - Diet Coke - Grilled pork fresh rolls - Beef flank and beef balls pho (regular) I got the nicest man who took my order. I asked him how large the large-sized pho bowl was. Portions are generous. I went with a regular instead, which was perfect. I got my Diet Coke. It came with ice in a cup. It hit the spot. The grilled pork fresh rolls were divine. They were stuffed to the max with vermicelli, grilled pork, and veggies. The grilled pork was tender and delicious, especially dipping it in the sauce. I loved my bowl of beef flank and beef balls pho. I added mint, bean sprouts, and a squeeze of lime. The beef flank was tender. The beef balls were sliced, which made picking them up with chopsticks a lot easier. The broth was excellent. I loved the thinly sliced onions in it. The green onions were also yummy. The noodles were perfect. The amount was indeed generous. I used the washroom before I left. It was clean. No issues. It is clear from the lucky cat's bracelets and the sign in front of the store that ICE was not welcome here. I was even happier to support a local business that wasn't afraid to point out how it felt. I paid with a credit card and tipped. The woman asked me how everything was. Fabulous is the word that I used. It was a great first meal after having landed in the Twin Cities. I'd return in a heartbeat. It was a great find. (125)

Tried out their second location for the first time. Got the bun Bo hue again to compare to the…read morefirst location. Taste? 9/10 it was as spicy as the first location so I had to add more chili oil. But the meat portions were amazing. LOTS of tender meat. Noodles? A little too soft for my liking cuz I like mines al dente. But it's okay. The soup was amazing and definitely worth the $15 I spent on it.

Hole in the wall on University Ave, Pho Ca Dao is a no frills Pho spot with a simple menu and…read morebarebones service. However despite what people say I think it is too pricey for the food and service that you get. You go in and take a seat, eat your food, then walk up to the cash register on the left side of the restaurant when you're done. Oh and it's cash only, no check or credit card here. So I had the House Special #2 Pho whoch included beef steak, flank, tripe, and meatball for $13.95. I also ordered a side of egg rolls for $4. And the Bubble tea for about $4. I'm not sure why the price all of thar somehow became $26 which annoyed me that the fees weren't transparent. Pho: 9/10 Solid option and the broth was rich and flavorful, noodles were thin and tasted great. They gave lots of meat and honestly makes the trip here Egg Rolls: 8/10 Crispy and delicious, my obly gripe is that the sauce that I got was kinda mid. Must have just been old sauce because the flavor wasn't there. Bubble Tea: 7/10 More like dessert and a slushie texture so keep thar in mind. The taro is fine but not something I'd go out my way for. Now despite expecting hold in the wall prices, Pho Ca Dao is pricier than expected. I could compare to Lotus which I had a month ago for about the same price but they provided a far larger portion of sides including chicken wings compared to here, not to mention superior service. Overall if you're in the area I guess this works but note there are better Pho options.

I love this place. It's entirely unassuming, no frills, only serves pho. The steak and chicken pho…read moreis the way to go, served hot and fast. Doctor it up with the bean sprouts, thai basil, jalapeno and lime that served on the side, and maybe an extra touch of hoisin and Sriracha. It's a steal for a quality pho. Service is as unassuming as the spot. Don't expect to be checked in on, water refills, etc. You'll eat happily in peace and pay cash as register on the way out.

Stopped in quick for a banh mi. Service was friendly and I was immediately greeted. Sadly, the…read moresandwich was just okay. It needed a bit of salt to bring out the flavor and it didn't have enough cilantro, and cumbersome to bring out the brightness needed to break up the fattiness of the pate and butter--no jalapeño either. It could be a smash with a better vegetable to meat ratio and a sprinkle of seasoning.

Pretty good spot. Food comes pretty fast with decent flavor. Good price as well…read more Not many parking spot but given the small sizes restaurants I think that works fine. We were lucky that we got a spot.

Hoa Bien is definitely a go to place that we frequent for Vietnamese food. We're always greeted…read moreimmediately, and the service has always been excellent. We love their pho and noodle salads. The pho broth is near the top of our list as far as the taste goes. The various meats are always tender and flavorful. The egg rolls are really good! All of the add-ins for the pho always look and taste fresh. This is definitely a place that never disappoints!

Hoa Bien is my go to pho restaurant because they never disappoint. Their pho dac biet comes with…read moretendon, tripe, brisket, meatballs, and sliced beef. Soup broth is rich and delicious. Service is always excellent. Parking is located in the back of the restaurant and there are a lot of seatings inside.