There's a bubble tea shop across from my friend's restaurant. I've had some bubble tea cravings…read moreand used to drive further just to get some. Small cafe, maybe has a couple of tables to dine in. Order at the counter and just wait for your drink. They do have a window for walk up but that wasn't opened. Always a tasty drink.

Fantastic first experience. Friendly staff, reasonably priced, delicious tea. Space is decent,…read morethough I'm a to-go guy so didn't really get a great look around. Would recommend.

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!

An anniversary weekend getaway means dessert, and for us, that means a trip to Waffle Bar! It's one…read moreof our favorite spots, and no matter how many times we go, we still get excited like kids in a candy store. This time (and every other time), I treated myself to the Strawberry Dream--a heavenly combo of fluffy waffles, fresh strawberries, and the perfect drizzle of sweetness. Hubby went for the PB Love, which was pure peanut butter bliss! Every bite was chef's kiss perfection. If you haven't been to Waffle Bar yet, what are you waiting for? It's a must-try for anyone with a sweet tooth!

Waffle bar is a small place in an uptown that doesn't have a lot is seating but good ice cream…read more Located right in Lyndale across from the world street kitchen, it has a small parking lot and a few tables inside to have your ice cream. The first thing you notice is the smell of fresh waffles. And it's lovely. They have a selection of different creations and specials that you can order from. And if you are not in the mood for nice cream, they also have some interesting drinks you can try like bubble tea and smoothies. But try the ice cream. The ice cream is creamy and delicious and the creations, while not cheap, are very tasty. The staff is friendly and helpful and will assist you if you have questions or not able to decide. We like this place for a sweet treat or a special celebration.

Location: Eat Street Crossing (Nicollet -- Minneapolis)…read more I couldn't find the Yelp page to the one located in Eat Street Crossing off Nicollet. I just want to give a shout out to the employee that was working on a weekday mid-afternoon for his professionalism and approachable-ness. When I went to the location at Mall of America, it didn't seem like they have alternative milk. The employees at the MOA where to themselves. I'm lactose intolerant. This guy at Eat Street Crossing asked if I had any questions, which I ask if the drinks can be made with almond or soymilk, he said yes and just to let him know which drink. I ordered the tiger creme brulee drink and it was delicious. He did let me know there was some dairy, which I can tolerate, but that experience made a difference, because I'd probably walk away if he didn't check in.

I was looking for a nice spot with coffee and some seating in a Sunday afternoon and Niko Niko was…read moreperfect! They have bubble tea, liege waffles, fun tiramisu and Creme brûlée desserts and Vietnamese coffee. It was pretty quiet and laid back. Would recommend :) also the boba has a nice sweet chewy flavor

As one of the few, if not the only place, that has nasi lemak, this establishment does a great job…read morein providing dishes that range from Chinese to Malaysian to Singaporean cultures. I believe that since COVID they have transitioned to takeout only, and it's great to see that the business is still thriving even if they are still operating under the takeout only model despite how the world has evolved away from the pandemic. For the few dishes that I came here for, qualities varied, with some dishes lacking flavor while others simply sloppily created. The Hainanese chicken relied solely on the extra dipping sauces for flavor while the chicken itself had no flavor alone. The nasi lemak had good flavor mainly because of the sambal, and the chicken had good texture. I didn't see any peanuts in the dish, which I thought was needed for nasi lemak. The sizzling beef and ginger scallion duck had pretty expected flavor because of their ingredients, meaning that what they looked like was what they tasted like, if that makes sense. When I got food from there a second time 4 months later, overall the food was better. The chili tofu wasn't spicy at all even if I asked for spicy in my original order. The char kway teow had both good flavor and soft texture, allowing a positive tasting experience. The sambal shrimp had a good amount of vegetables and not enough shrimp, and had very good flavor because of the sambal infused with the dish. Because their menu is huge, I think they have an adequate selection of options that can serve customers of all kinds. Even though this is not one of my favorite spots within the Twin Cities, the dishes they have already solidifies this establishment as a "must not miss" within the area.

We had a delicious takeout meal from Peninsula! I gifted my husband a passport to Eat Street…read morerestaurants this year, and Peninsula was high on my list of places to try. At the time, I didn't realize it was take out only. However, it worked out for us to pick it up as we headed to a friend's house for dinner. We ordered: BBQ Pork Lo Mein - simple and classic, not much for veggies Spicy Basil Beef - delicious, could be spicier Pineapple Chicken - think on sweet and sour sauce but tasty Spicy Tofu - SO good, their tofu is made in house! Crispy outside, soft inside Roti Canai - amazing! No wonder this is a top rec on Yelp Dumplings - average but good! Chicken Rice - We didn't realize each dish came with rice, so we ordered this but so glad we did - it had amazing flavor. Pick up process was very easy - they have their system down. Highly recommend supporting this locally owned spot next time you're craving takeout!

Stellar service!! I was going to get a pre-made drink because I didn't want to make my own and the…read moreone I picked had lychee-my favorite. They were all out of lychee-the whole reason I went so minus one star for that. The wonderful person working recommended the desert pear. So I did a make your own freeze with desert pear and passion fruit and lychee jelly-so delicious!!! Compostable straws-excellent! I'm so happy Sencha is still there in Uptown! And service was super!

Great tea place for boba and loose leaf tea lovers! We had the taro milk tea and matcha lemonade…read more The taro MT wasn't too sweet and the taro flavor was apparent. My friend said the matcha lemonade had more of a lemon and matcha flavor. We thought it was odd the menu board gave the option of "hot" or "iced" for lemonade since lemonade is never hot. Plenty of seating, most of which was open. They have loose leaf teas and other merch for sale. I bought a boba sticker for $1! Service was friendly. Only reason I'm giving 4 instead of 5 stars is that there was no AC (or it was broken?). Given how humid it was, the cool air would have felt good. I don't live in the area but would come back if I did, especially if the weather was cooler.

L2 Tii cup on the top level is one of my fave cocktail lounges. It's a hidden gem one level up from…read morethe cafe on the bottom floor. The cocktails are unlike any others around. One tastes like a cold bowl of pho in a great way. They're rich and smooth. Some are milky and dessert like. The boba balls are a great touch but the drinks themselves are outstanding. A lot of chemistry going on to make those happen. It's a fun atmosphere with music, nice tropical style with a beautiful lil rooftop area. Service is always great. I've almost always find a metered spot directly in front. Side street parking is open.

This is my second time at L2 at Tii Cup and have enjoyed myself both times…read more To start I think this is just such a fun idea. I love boba and a little alcy boba is so fun and unique (in the US at least). I also love that there is an option for food there as well, though I haven't actually tried any of it yet. Just nice to have food option! I went for the Valentine's specials that were donating part of profits to Immigrant Law Center of MN (woohoo go Tii Cup for doing what you can!). We came during trivia so there was a bit of a wait to be seated, but we got in after 30ish minutes. We just waited downstairs, which was nice because same building obviously. I got a cocktail that I cannot actually remember anymore (a good reminder to do reviews ASAP) :( I remember it was fruity (strawberry?), light, and yummy. My friend got the Golden Raspberry Beret which was more whiskey heavy. I liked it though, good amount of raspberry and cream and the popping strawberry boba were sooo good! The place itself is just too cute with its cozy lighting and plants! I can't wait until it's nice out again and we can sit on the balcony.

Quang's is such a good spot for Vietnamese food in Minneapolis! Our family is from Vietnam, so my…read moregrandma is definitely the biggest critic when it comes to Vietnamese food--and Quang's is one of her favorite spots! Everything we ordered was so flavorful and authentic, and you can tell they really know what they're doing. If you're looking for delicious Vietnamese food in Minneapolis, definitely add Quang's to your list!

Part of me really wants to like this place, and part of me knows it's not fair to judge by what you…read morecan get in 714 vs. 612. Inside is large and spacious enough, the menu covers all the basics, and there's just enough parking in the area. Friends enjoyed the banh mi and bun, the chicken wings were pretty solid, but let's be honest-- chicken wings are usually delicious! Nem nuong cuon and gui cuon (grilled pork patty and shrimp, respectively) summer rolls were both entirely forgettable, although the latter were better than the former. And the bun bo hue, while good enough, was definitely lacking somewhere in the umami that I'm used to when in Westminister or Garden Grove. Again I may be judging too harshly here, but I definitely left feeling slightly underwhelmed.