The Pho (Fah) is Pho-fulous!!! Portions are enough to feed an army and don't get me started on the egg rolls and spring rolls. Forget about it! Delicious! Only con is the size of the place, get there at the wrong time and you'll have to take you order to go. There's about 4 tables that seat about 4 each. read more

I have gotten take out several times. The food is so delicious and fresh. The best egg rolls I have ever had.

Wonderfully tasty pho! Low prices and quick service. I would definitely go back. I contemplated 5 stars but the place is TINY, they have a $10 credit card minimum, and the meat wasn't nearly as good as the broth. Still, great stuff - 4 stars. read more

Went for lunch today. Parking was tight, but we found a space close and went in. This is a really small place. There are five small metal tables, with matching tiny metal stools. Both were really cold on the butt and elbows and kind of reminded me of a cross between a kindergarten room and a jail processing area. The gent waiting on us was in hover mode from the second we sat down. No less than three times he said"you want noodle soup?" We ordered two bowls of pho, the #11 and the special, plus an order of egg rolls. Everything came out fast. The pho broth was tasty and the accompanying basil and sprouts were fresh. I felt they were a little chintzy on the noodles, but all in all very good. read more

Excellent pho- small place ...but this is real Pho, Vietnamese channel on tv to boot.

I absolutely love this place! It's tiny so don't expect anything fancy! But if you want a good place to go to that feels like mommas homecooking.. This is the place! Their spring rolls were huge! And it didn't taste like it has been sitting for awhile. I had their bun rieu it's great! I would recommend this place. It's cramped but a true place to get Vietnamese food. read more

Small place, but looks can be deceiving! The authenticity of the pho broth is unreal. Definitely one of the better places I've tried outside of the inner cities. read more

Have only gotten take out here. Everything I've ordered tastes average, not good not bad, no real stands dishes. Cash only.

Great spring rolls, very fresh! Garlic chicken, perfect balance of flavor and spicy. Two of us ate for $25. And the owner is so friendly! It's a small space (only a few seats inside) so you might get a table, but we got there and it was nice out so we ate outside at a table. read more

So yummy! Truly the best Vietnamese in the cities. Their egg rolls are to die for. One word of caution, their hours can be tricky. You can't order anything besides pho after 7:30 and they are no longer open on weekends. That said, it is totally worth the visit! read more

Went to this place during their operating hours and they were closed. Call ahead before making the trek!

This place is so good!! I ordered the szechwan chicken and the sauce was SO good, with white meat chicken and fresh vegetables. I also got the chicken noodle soup (pho) for later and it was very good too, especially the broth! I am so glad I found this little gem! I will definitely go back whenever I'm in the city. read more

Perfect neighborhood pho stop! I ordered beef pho for takeout and it was delicious and perfectly portioned for its price. Can't wait to go back for more winter time pho takeout! read more

This is a hole in the wall place with only 4 tables, which doesn't bother me, those are often the best kept secret places, this however was not one of them. I ordered the beef and meatball pho. The broth was greasy and didn't have any flavor I had to add fish sauce and chili, and the beef was gray in color and had no flavor, the meatballs were the standard Asian beef balls made of mystery meat with a chewy texture. I do not recommend this place. Having 4 tables is probably not going to be a problem with the quality of food served. read more

Great pho. Broth spiced just right. A hole in the wall joint with a couple tables, a hard working couple, and good food at reasonable price. read more

I stopped by this place while on business because of the reviews and was really disappointed. I ordered a brisket Pho and summer rolls. The noodles were al dente, which was weird, and the veggies were brown. But hands down the worst part was the fattiness of the brisket I'm not usually picky about this but it was so gross I didn't add it to my soup. The broth was also excessively oily which made it very unappetizing. Overall a HUGE disappointment for $17, especially considering the good reviews! read more

Pho for sure. Even our 8 month old loves the pho here. We tend to bring this home on our way home from work, but don't be afraid to eat in, either! All I can comment on is the pho, but that's really all I'd want to comment on anyway! read more

We went here on a weeknight. The place wasn't too packed. The Pho was good. Portions could be a little bigger. The broth was better than most places but definitely not the best I've had. There is lots of parking but very little seating indoors. There is some seating outside. Service was quick, food came quick. Indoor seating is a little cramped. We were the only ones inside and it felt cramped ( i think this place is mainly for take out). I couldn't imagine how it'd feel if the other 2 tables were being used. Overall good experience. I would definetly eat here again. read more

This place was okay, I ordered the chicken fried rice here and it was good. My finance had the pho and it was okay.

Very small place that maybe could seat 3 parties. Two nice folks working the restaurant. We had the pho, and a bun bo hue (boon bo whey - spicy beef broth noodles) plus an order of egg rolls. The egg rolls were excellent and of the crispy, layered variety - as opposed to the leathery skin kind of egg rolls. Far thicker than any other I've had, about the diameter of a typical lime and really stuffed with meat and goodies. The broth for both the soups were just right. I've sampled at least 7 pho's in the twin cities and have not had better than this. The soup to stuff ratio was just right, with healthy portions of beef balls, sliced brisket, and topped with fun thick slices of rare beef. The bun bo hue was very savory and presented with a fiery red, but not as spicy as it looked. Flavor was on the sophisticated side and I tasted hints of tamarind and maybe shrimp (not sure). Will definitely return. read more

Ordered pho to go. It was awesome. I know it is good pho when I don't need to add any sauces to the bowl as I would rather dip since the pure broth is why I love pho. Not the cheapest or closest for me but worth it for taste. read more

Excellent quality. Fresh. Nice people. Chocolate wafer at the end is a nice touch, thanks!

Let me make this clear, this score is solely based on my one-time experience with the only dish I had here, the pho. Living in the west metro, pho places are a few and far in between. When I came across Cadao Express here on Yelp, I was excited to give them a shot! Of course, I looked through some reviews and hoped for the best. I finally found time to go during lunch one day. The place is located on the south end of a building with other businesses, a very unlikely area for restaurant. This place is small. Four tables that seat two to four people and the cash register stand, that's it. Very small place. I looked through the menu and saw the typical offerings that I've become accustomed to while frequenting pho places like this. Of course, there was only one thing I came here for, the pho. I was seated by the kind gentleman at a four top since that was the only table available (kinda felt bad when a group of four came in after me but had to wait for a four top). I placed my order for the pho with sliced beef and meatballs. About five minutes later, my Pho arrived, along with the basil, bean sprouts, lime wedges, and jalapeno (yes, one jalapeno slice) that usually accompanies it. I was highly disappointed when I saw my pho. The meat in my pho was definitely not sliced and looked and tasted more like pork. The meat was in chunks, although tender. The meatballs were the meatballs. After the initial disappointment, I was happy to see that the broth was clear, usually indicating that it should be good. I was wrong. It lacked the usual spices and seasonings that are usually present in pho broths. I proceeded to add whatever I can to make it taste better. I was just glad that they had the usual condiments on the table. I would've felt bad if I had to ask them for it because it can be offensive to do so. The pho noodles themselves were cooked nicely so that was a plus. I finished what I could of my pho, paid my tab, and left. If happen to go back to this place, I would not order the pho again. read more

It's a little hole in the wall but ambiance is not important to me. My spring rolls did not have fresh herbs only shrimp, pork, rice noodles, and lots of ice berg lettuce. Spring rolls don't taste the same without mint and basil leaves. I wonder if they'd put herbs in them in the future if I request it. The Bun Bo Hue broth was flavorful, savory. I forgot to throw in the bean sprouts and fresh herbs initially because I was enjoying the broth so much. The tendony beef was tender to my relief. Often places make them too chewy. I was surprised at the small amount of noodles they put in. Only about 3-4 mouthfuls worth. They used a generous amount of meat though. I'll be back to try more items when I'm in the area. I drank a lot of the tasty Bun Bo Hue broth not knowing if I'd get MSG face. I am happy to report-no MS face! That tells me they are not over doing it with MSG and instead enlisting other ingredients too to achieve that savory taste. Update: I went there again and ordered Bun Rieu this time. Everyone makes it a little differently but it's often a tomato based soup with crab, pork, and egg clusters and sliced pork loaf, fried tofu and sometimes with pork blood. This item was a disappointment here. Rather than a true tomato based broth which is what I believe they were trying to simulate, the broth seemed to be dyed red with something. The broth was a little sugary rather than savory. The cluster was made with egg and bits of shrimp but had no flavor. I feel the quality was not good enough to make it on the menu. I think restaurants should be picky about what they include on the menu because if that's the only thing someone orders, you have hat representing your restaurant! As much as I would like to root for smaller, family-owned restaurants, it's important for me to be a credible source so I had to change my overall rating based on this second experience. read more

Very disappointed! A sign on the door says they are closed for vacation until August 1, 2014. So closed for six weeks.

I've eaten at Cadao Express numerous times and have nothing but great things to say. The Pho is unbelievable- the best I've had outside of Saigon. Sure, the seating is limited and it feels more like a take-out joint but what they lack in space and decor they make up for in hospitality. If you're looking for a tasty meal, generous portions and friendly service, thou wont go wrong by choosing Cadao Express. read more

Stopped by for a quick and delicious lunch. As others have mentioned, the space is really small--a great option for takeout!

way too expensive. will go anywhere else. $16.00 for egg rolls (too big) and Pho... way to thick of beef pieces. Could be so much better... one person $16.00 lunch and that's not including the tip. Usually Vietnamese places are affordable, satisfying, and perfect. Lots of other Vietnamese places that have much better food, more tasty and easier on the wallet. Shame... read more

So yummy! First time visit! Love the small cozy atmosphere. Ordered the beef pho (#7) and a spring roll. Very flavorful! Great portions! Will be back for sure!! read more

We didn't get a chance to enjoy a meal cause they shut the door at 7.30pm , even though the listed time for closing is 8pm. Save people the trouble by posting 7.30pm as closing time. read more

Visiting from out of town. This place was near the hotel. Small hole in the wall but so clean. Had pho. It was so good and a huge portion. Nice service too. read more

The food gets a five, but the lack of seating and greasy-air knocks off a star...plus, I gotta do what I can to keep the crowds down! :) Seriously, you know a place is authentic when they handwrite a sign and tape it to the door saying they've gone home for a month vacation. Great food. read more

My husband found this place on yelp in his quest to find good pho. We are from out of town and this was our first time here. Upon arrival the restaurant didn't look promising from the outside as it is in a strip mall and has a tiny store front. When we walked in we were greeted by the kind owners and took a seat at one of the four tables in the establishment. We had our 4 year old and 18 month old and they both sat well on the stools. We ordered the beef pho and chicken vermicelli salad with a side of Vietnamese spring rolls. Our server brought the kids complementary toy cars which was unexpected and much appreciated! Our food came quickly and we gobbled it up. I was so full but extremely satisfied. I can definitely see why this is a popular place and I would have to say that everything about it was a wonderful experience. I have never been in such a clean Vietnamese restaurant with such kind workers. Even though our kids made a huge noodle mess on the floor they were gracious and accommodating! Would highly recommend! read more

I made a quick stop with the family at the restaurant. The owners and the customer service was excellent. The sitting area is a bit small but the service makes up for it. My girls enjoyed the food. The owners gave them toy fairies as a gift. Do not let the exterior of the building and small sitting area fool you. They have great Pho and fried rice! read more

It is small (3-4 tables depending on how they are arranged) so I usually get my order to go. I love, love love their wonton soup. It pairs well with the spring rolls or egg rolls and has become my regular order. read more

I had dinner there tonight! Cute little place! Very clean! Friendly staff, smiles, happy to serve us! Food was fresh, hot, cooked to perfection, and nice portions. I had the hot and spicy chicken and it was a lot of chicken. The sauce had a great flavor! We also had the wontons and egg rolls! I will go back for dinner again or take out! Great little place! I want to keep it as my secret! read more

We ate at this tiny place. Very friendly, and quick service. Had the pho, spring rolls, and the bun Bo hue. The spring rolls were fresh and good. The pho and bun bo hue were on the sweet side but had good flavor. Will eat here again. read more

Tiny little place. Absolutely charming proprietor who loves to share knowledge of the food. We felt very welcomed while there. Also, the food was good. I'm so upset I forgot to leave a tip. Please leave a little extra for me if you go. ;) read more

YUM! Best eggrolls ever. I haven't had much else there, but if you go, you gotta get the eggrolls!

Small place and while not great for dine in, I do takeout all the time. Egg rolls, spring rolls and different fried chicken starters are great. Egg foo young and pho soup are superb and I highly recommend them. I was tempted to mark down to 4 stars, as they're not open Sundays, but such is life in the Oriental restaurant world. Friendly, caring cooks makes Cadao Express a great neighborhood food experience. read more