What a cool spot! Korean fusion comfort food the Mapo tofu fries are delicious and their drinks hot…read moresauce on the table was so good that we bought a jar of- which was made fresh!! The portions here are massive and plenty to share. The space is somewhat small so would not recommend coming with a group larger than 4, and they don't take reservations! We came at open and within 20 minutes the place was packed! Can't wait to be back again soon

Upon entering, the vibe was welcoming and relaxed. The room was dim with table lights and a neon…read moreJuche sign on the wall. Service was phenomenal -- even though my friend and I had one primary waitress, it seems that all the staff work together to keep the momentum going (ie the one who processed our payment was a different woman than who took our orders). I like that type of environment, where all staff are aware of customer needs and answer questions etc. Drinks: everything was exceptional! The cocktails were delicious! The shots of flavor infused soju were amazing! The fermented rice beer was absolutely worth trying! I would order any and all bevvies again! Now to the food! The best for me was the house fries with bulgogi! I was hesitant to order initially but so glad we did! The fries were exceptionally crispy and delicious -- haven't had amazing fries in a LONG time until now! The bulgogi complimented the fries well and didn't affect the texture of the fries. Well done!! The Mac and Chi was ooey, gooey, and delicious -- personal preference I would've liked more kimchi and next time I will also add bulgogi! Very nice comfort dish! The Trust Me caught my eye the first time reading the menu! I have yet to try a burger with PB and jelly so this was a first in that regard. The bread was soft yet crunchy and delicious. The peanut butter was a nice thin layer. I liked that I could add my own amount of jam from the dish. Flavors were unusually well-complimented! Unfortunately, I think the kimchi let me down on this one.. It was a little difficult to bite through with many layers of kimchi (my bite didn't always 'cut' through the kimchi and therefore I got multiple large pieces of kimchi in a few bites). I still love this idea and concept! Juche: might you consider adding a thin, smash burger-sized patty (hamburger, pork, sausage, or combo) to this and provide a generous portion of kimchi to the top (and an egg!)? I think that would be an impressive dish -- like a Korean take on a Patty Melt. Just an idea THANK YOU JUCHE for a great dining experience

We saw a post on FB asking for support and we love Korean food so...that was enough to send us to…read moreArirang. We ordered Beef Bulgogi, Pork Bulgogi, Kimchi Pancake, Fried Rice and Egg Rolls. The food was all delicious! The Bulgogis each had that deep rich flavor that you hope for. The pork had a little more spice but not too much. The pancake was flavor packed but wasn't overly spicy or "pickley". The fried rice and egg rolls we also classically delicious. Six egg rolls in an order! The staff is still working on getting processes and systems locked down. The hours on Yelp are not 100% accurate. They are going to get prep, systems and flow dialed in and will soon been as great as their food.

The 3 dishes we had were very good my wife loved the Mackerel, we both enjoyed the Ojingeo Bokeum…read more The service was personal and very nice

I can't even need to say anything because i'm literally trying to keep these tastes the only thing…read morevacant in my mouth. When there is space (in my mouth *pause.yourself*)... I will spill the words.

The food is good, service is excellent, and ambiance is cute! The tables could be a little bigger…read morethough so they could fit all the food we order. I feel like the focus here is on the experience and quality of food. We scooped our own veggies into the bi bim bap, which was interesting and kind of fun. We also put in the side noodles for the ox bone soup. I've never had Korean food done like this, so it makes me wonder if this is a more modern take on Korean food. We really liked everything we had. The pancake was crispy, light, and airy. It was really good! The ox bone soup tasted exactly like galbi tang, and the bi bim bap tasted standard. I would recommend Sole Cafe and I would go back for a nicer occasions just because the prices are a little bit higher than mom and pop Korean restaurants.

Awesome lunch today. Probably the best hotpot experience in MN. Lunch price was extremely…read morereasonable ($20) for AYCE Hotpot or BBQ. Sauce station was very diverse - like every imaginable sauce across many different regions in Asia. Food tastes fresh and service was excellent Highly recommend if you're around the Maplewood area

We had such a great experience! The food was delicious and it was so fun to experiment and try new…read moreflavors. The kids loved the robot! Our server, Ace, was so hospitable. His top notch service and welcoming personality really stood out. We will be back! Easy parking, low wait time, family friendly! Great for a date or casual night out.

Me and my friends have been here several times. Great Korean BBQ spot with tasty food and friendly…read moreservice. The staff were attentive overall. One thing to keep in mind is that they can get very busy at night or on weekends, so the wait for a table can be pretty long. Also, during busy hours, a few of the items we ordered were missed, and we had to place the order again. Despite that, the experience was still good

If you're looking for an "as close as you can get in Minnesota" authentic Korean BBQ experience,…read moreShinhwa is a great local spot. The wait time is a little long, and although the website says that you can call ahead for reservations, they are a walk-in only establishment. It took around 45 minutes for a table to open up, but once we were seated it was such a fantastic experience. My wife and I chose to only select the BBQ option, but you could choose Hot Pot as well, or BOTH! Great options for meat selection, a build your own sauce bar, and a robot delivery service put this place over the top. You will not leave feeling hungry at Shinhwa, if you've been hoping to try authentic Korean BBQ in Minnesota, I would highly recommend this place - especially great for large groups!

Good food, plenty of seating, and good service!…read more I really liked the dolsot bibimbap and the japchae. The bibimbap tastes really good with the beef bulgogi, fresh veggies, and crispy rice. And the japchae is packed with flavor in every bite. I would come back to get these entrees again!

You order from the counter and pick up when called. The food was ready quite quickly. I enjoyed the…read moreJam Pong (spicy seafood noodle soup) and we had Dolsot Bibimbop. Both were very tasty and enough to bring home for a second meal.

Easy online ordering, I was able to find everything I was looking for. The order was ready on time…read moreand the pick up was easy. The staff were also really nice at the front. On the to-go order notes I asked if the order can be double-bagged but it was only singled bagged. It ended up spilling in my car. They stacked 4 to-go containers into one bag, which can be convenient but I'd prefer if they bagged the container that would leak the most separately. The food was great! Just as expected. Super flavorful and satisfying. I'm so glad they have so many different classics, and they offer many items I can't find at other Korean restaurants. The kimchi bokkeum changed everything for me. It converted me to enjoying the Korean cuisine.

I have been eating at this Korean restaurant for many years. Hoban's food is consistently…read moredelicious, and the quality has remained excellent over time. They offer a wide variety of dishes, and my Korean friend says the food is authentic. The portions are generous, so you don't need to order one dish per person. Sharing a few dishes is more than enough for everyone. The complimentary side dishes are also refillable, which is a great bonus. The restaurant is usually very busy on weekends because it is so close to the outlet mall, but the service has always been efficient and attentive. The restaurant is spacious, and there is plenty of free parking, making it a convenient place to dine.

Great food and service at a great price. A little grungy on the inside but that's to be expected…read more Nice spot for a lunch or cheap dinner that tastes great. Can't wait to go again.

I like to come here for a homey Korean meal…read more My family and I ordered: seafood stone pot Stone pot bi bim bap Seafood pancake Short rib soup I wouldn't say the dishes are bursting with flavor, but it's like getting a home cooked Korean meal. Each portion was filling, and the food was hot and fresh! My least favorite thing was the seafood stone pot. I wasn't a fan of the sauce, the spiciness, and it having frozen veggies. I preferred the regular bi bim bap. I would recommend coming here!

We absolutely LOVED having breakfast at Mai's Kitchen! This is one of the many restaurants located…read morein the food court at Hmong Village...it reminds me a bit of a hawker center in Singapore. We tried two different types of noodles...red kapoon and regular pho, plus some purple sticky rice. The red kapoon is a spicy with a hint of pickled flavor, it's complex and tasty. The pho is very rich and also extremely well flavored, with a hint of toasted garlic. Both really hit the spot on a cold morning, and we would get both again. The purple sticky rice was perfect for our toddler to much on, she loved it. Prices are extremely reasonable and service is quick. The food court was not very busy at 9 am but most of the restaurants were open. We will definitely be back!

Maybe I'm a Mai's at the way you love me all the time Maybe…read moreI'm a Mai's at the way I really need you The Hmong Village is a huge Warehouse full of textiles and trinkets and amazing Goods that are generally Vietnamese but also from all parts of the world. And at one end of this massive Warehouse of goodies and delights is this enormous endless row of magical food places which are serving everything from Pho to fake Chinese food to fake Japanese food to Korean food and even some real Chinese and Japanese to go with the Thai and the Filipino and a little bit of everything such as Laotian and Cambodian - but definitely heavy on the Vietnamese stuff as is the expectancy. The sad thing is that people on Yelp haven't really made a dent into these yet as I came here and noticed that probably only three or four of the 30 or 40 food places in this massive Market have even been put on Yelp yet. I've now put them all on Yelp and will be working my way through them each time I visit Saint Paul until I have put up pix of various dishes at each one. But if you live around here and you come here more regularly than I do, what's your excuse? Give all of these places a try! Put them on the map! Figure out which ones are the true hidden gems! Why go to Ye Olde Basic Brewery yet again for yet another pale ale and yet another microbrew craft beer and some more freaking Mozzarella Sticks. You can come here and do what Yelp is really all about which is trying new things and putting little places like this on the map.

Great place if you're craving Asian street food! Their korean corn dogs are very crispy and…read moredelicious. Their bomb as fries are flavorful with a spicy, sweet, and creamy sauce and also contains shrimp tempera! Definitely worth checking out!

Korean corn dog best I have had! The crunch is super satisfying, but my favorite part is their…read morespecial sauce on it. They loss one star because the chicken was meh.