I had a great lunch here The pork eggrolls are always the…read moreperfect crunch and I like they cut theirs in half This time I tried the lotus wings- (6) these were actually really good, nice crisp sweet and slightly spicy - I would have preferred more spice and less sticky! The beef Banh mi was also excellent and very filling Can't go wrong with most of the menu here - I was so hungry that my phone did not eat first like usual!

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

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.

Two of us went to Hai Hai the other night and had a great experience! We started off with the Bun…read moreCha Lettuce Wraps and the Adobo Pork Ribs. The ribs were PHENOMENAL!!! Highly recommend!! For the vegetable we got the Fried Brussels Sprouts were amazing as well. The flavor that was in this dish was amazing. Our main course was the Balinese Chicken Thigh. It is very coconut forward, which was not my favorite thing. It is my fault for not reading the description, but I felt like the coconut cream sauce on the rice really overpowered the dish. We ended with the Vietnamese Coffee Tiramisu cake. So so yummy!!! Our server was great and the vibe of this place was so fun. The plants and colors really bring a nice pop to the area!!

Even today, I can't imagine chè đậu trắng Without my mom,…read morehaving half this heaven Of dessert, milked in coconut cream With a distant trail of its husk. One day And then for many other days, Tracy gave me this last course Whenever I tried to order it-- It's for you, it's for you. You can't order something that is for you.

So I went to Eat Street to get lunch and Chinese groceries, and discovered that my go-tp Vietnamese…read moredive, Pho Tau Bay, is closed until fall due to construction. Well thinking I would go to Pho Hua instead, I pulled intonthe Shuang Hur Grocer's parking lot thinking I'd grab a few things before heading north on Eat Street. Then I saw signs on the Shuang Hur building for a (new to me) Vietnamese joint in the same building. Boy was I pleasantly surprised! My Huong is an 8-top hole in the wall across the parking lot from the rear of El Nuevo Mariachi Restaurant. The place is homely, small, but brightly lit and plenty of day light through the picture windows overlooking Eat Street. It's a big contrast to Pho 79 type places that are dim and short on ambience. The clientele shows. Instead of just a bunch of Asians throwing down Pho, it's a mix like you'd see at Quang or Eat Street Crossing. I was seated right away, was greeted by a cheery Vietnamese lady, and ordered Hu Tieu Bo Khu (Beef Stew Noodle Soup.) It was a dish I haven't seen before even though I have been to so many Vietnamese places (see my other reviews and lists.) The dish came very quickly, and I was shocked that they didn't bring it with a veggie plate. Oh well. Well the best way I could describe Hu Tieu Bo Khu, its basically a pot roast over noodles. So the beefy broth like a less spicey version of Bun Bo Hue, with flavors of lemongrass and star anise, nicely garnished already with what would have been on a veggie plate. The broth was delicious, slightly sweet with the carrots, and the beef was fall apart amazingly stewed with deep flavor. There were other menu items like Curry Chicken pho and a Stewed chicken rice dish I'd have to return and try!

After craving Pho for a long time, and not wanting to make the drive to Pho400, we decided to check…read moreout Pho 79. It's exactly what I'd expect out of a family-run neighborhood joint. No-frills, wood panels for days, and the "casual" service your get at the best asian restaurants. My wife got the pho she'd been craving and it was decent. There aren't any "great" pho places in MN so can't be too picky. The hot and sour soup was huge. The picture doesn't do it justice,. That's a serving spoon in the picture! It didn't have much tamarind, was a bit sweet, and an interesting choice of okra; some of which were a bit slimy (as okra can get). The tofu was perfectly fried and had a nice bouncy texture. I much prefer Thanh Luong's version but for the price it's definitely worth it. Overall it's a great value and I will always prefer mom-and-pop operations over the sterile, corporate "industrial chic", neon-sign spots that are all the rage.

The sweet and sour soup was too sweet with not much tamarind flavor, the fish didn't have much…read moreflavor from the soup and needed some fish sauce for dipping. I was able to get what I needed to eat my food such as a bowl and the fish sauce. It's been awhile since we've been here and it's a lot quieter than before with only one section of the restaurant is being used. It was nice to be able to order my comfort food and service was good.

This restaurant is very close to my son's school so we have had dinner here a few times. He likes…read morethe meatballs pho a lot and recently requested that we go for dinner there. The service is usually pretty good and we usually get our food fairly quickly.

Cute little place and bakery! I didn't have very much interaction with the waitress. She didn't say…read moremuch. Kept our drinks refilled and the food came out warm at least! Cream cheese puffs and egg rolls were amazing as always. I didn't love the sweet n sour chicken. Way too many peppers & pineapple in the sauce.

So I went here on "accident" thinking it was a standard Viet joint. To my surprise, it was a vegan…read moreVietnamese restaurant. I decided to try it out anyways. I was so impressed by the menu at first site. They had some dishes you only find in home cooking or in Vietnam. I tried the Canh Chua and Hot Pot "Fish". I was blown away by the flavors! The textures were very close. It was a little hard to tell if I should order up at the front counter or wait for service. I did get good service when they came and waited on me. The atmosphere is quiet and inviting. I was impressed by the whole setting! By the way, excellent portions! I was given a huge bowl of rice to supplement both of my entree dishes. I can't wait to come back and bring family/friends with next time.

Thanh Luong Chay was the perfect comfort meal after a long day at the office! I ordered takeout and…read moregot the spring rolls and spicy beef soup, and everything was delicious. I especially loved the crunchy wheat shred addition in the spring rolls - such a great texture and a unique touch. The variety of vegan meats is really impressive, and I enjoyed trying the different flavors and textures throughout the meal. Everything was so flavorful and satisfying. The staff was very friendly when I picked up my order, which made the experience even better. I'm excited to come back and try more dishes!

Food and service is top tier! Ambience is well setting especially for date night. Desserts and…read morepastry is phenomenal

It's hard to know where to begin. Simply put, the food is perfection, but my opinions about it go…read morebeyond flavor profiles and cooking techniques. My opinions are just as much rooted in the emotion attached to each bite. We live in Texas but spend lots of time in the Twin Cities. I'm a vegetarian, so I put off going to Diane's Place because it felt like the options for me were relatively limited. Boy, am I kicking myself for waiting! I told my wife after our first meal at Diane's Place this weekend that I compared the first bite (which happened to be the green scallion croissant) to my responses to certain music. As a musician and audiophile, hearing something moving or stirring can illicit a very visceral emotional response. I experienced a very similar response with that very first bite. My appreciation for the art of cuisine brought to perfection by Diane Moua literally caused my eyes to well up. This may sound like hyperbole, but it is not. The egg rolls were light and crispy and oddly nostalgic. The bamboo & cabbage swimming in coconut curry was my entree. On its own, it is perfectly balanced with the right amount of salt, acid, and umami. I tacked on some sticky rice and Hmong hot sauce...use with caution! It's potent but so delicious. Given Diane's background in pastry, don't skip dessert! We loved our experience so much on Sunday for dinner that we very quickly made a brunch reservation for Tuesday. Connor and Simon were extraordinarily helpful and knowledgeable about the menu.

Been here twice so far and it's been a great experience both times. Wonderful service, unique food,…read moreand an absolutely beautiful setting. It's family style so expect food to come out when it's ready and to pick from multiple plates. Go in with an open mind and you'll be very happy with the experience. I'd recommend holding off on the cocktails, they're okay at best and definitely not worth the price. Stick to water and enjoy the amazing food!

The crispy tofu here is life changing. Just WOW! Likewise, their drunken udon noodles were beyond…read morefantastic. Their patio is lovely on a warm summer evening. Truthfully I wasn't a fan of their Thai tea but I'm not a big fan of super sweet drinks.