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    Classic Saigon

    3.1 (136 reviews)
    InexpensiveVietnamese, Soup
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Quiet
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Mary T.

    My rating is 3.5 stars. I likely need to give this place another try. For a while, I have been eyeing Classic Saigon. I visit Walgreens next door often. I always see the pho drawing on the glass and have been curious to drop by. After shopping at Walgreens last month, I headed over here for a late lunch on a Friday afternoon. The plaza has a lot of parking. I walked in and was greeted by a nice man. I got a table and took some time looking at the menu. There were lunch specials. They were more Cantonese dishes. I wanted pho, so I focused on that menu. I ordered the following items: - Coconut bubble tea - Sliced beef and meatballs pho (#93) I got a glass of water to start. It was refreshing. I was thirsty. My coconut bubble tea came out next. It was more of a creamy slush. It was yummy. It wasn't overly sweet. It had chewy boba at the bottom that was good. My pho came out next. It looked good. I placed mint and bean sprouts into the broth. I also squeezed in a lime. I was the lone diner until a loud group of five folks came in. One guy decided to take a business call in the restaurant and paced around the eatery. I was not impressed at all. I should not be subjected to his boring phone call and watching him make circles around the tables. The pho broth was disappointing. It was flavourless, other than the lime juice that I had squeezed in. There was no star anise. Nothing. The broth relied on the pho ingredients that were in the bowl. I felt that I got only one beef ball that was sliced into five pieces. Maybe there's a beef ball shortage that it required rationing a lone one for each bowl of pho? Weird. The sliced beef was slightly more generous. It was decent. I still prefer rare beef, but it was not on the menu. The noodles were decent. I loved them. I wouldn't mind returning and getting something else other than pho. I have had better pho. Perhaps it's not this eatery's specialty. The menu had many versions of chow fun. I'd like to give one of those dishes a try. Maybe I'll have a better experience. I paid at the counter with a credit card. The man said that he takes all credit cards. Nice! The transaction completed without a hitch. A couple came in closer to the end of my meal. The man received a call and moved himself out of the dining area to take it. He was my hero. The loud pacer guy could learn from this man. (464)

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    Heather K.

    Wonderful experience with incredible wide variety of Asian cuisine options. Had the crispy chicken with garlic sauce, chicken pad thai and chicken spring rolls. Everything was delicious and fresh. I had to customize my choice for health reasons and the owner worked with me and was very gracious about it. Owner was very welcoming and mentioned he has karaoke monthly and hopes his new business will attract customers! Definitely agree it's worth growing!

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    Cody M.

    This place is okay if you are in the area and it's your last resort for food i really wanted PHO I've been craving its my favorite food to eat during winter time I would give the PHO 3 Egg rolls 4.5 Service maybe 3-4 They need Asian spoons for the pho The pho has no flavor too it it needs some help I like that the menu has a lot of different options but maybe a little over welling for other customers

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    Arianna D.

    Delicious Vietnamese/Asian cuisine! We're from Florida, and visited family in minnesota last week over Thanksgiving. We ordered takeout AND delivery from Classic Saigon, on two different occasions, it was that good. Both times, we ordered Pho (one is enough for 2 people), sweet and sour chicken entrée (a whole to go box full), beef and brocolli entrée (a whole to go box full), a whole to go box of pork fried rice, a side of white rice (small to go box), 8 eggrolls with EXCELLENT dipping sauce ($5/2 large fried eggrolls), and the cream cheese puffs. Let me say, it was all SO GOOD! That entire order fed 5 adults and 2 young kids (under 5 years). The total came to around $70 for a ton of food. A little pricey but SO WORTH it. The first time, we had it delivered. The second time, we picked it up. The restaurant was clean inside, decorated nicely. It was closed due to COVID19 restrictions, but pickup and delivery still available. The host/owner was awesome. Very polite, friendly, outgoing. The pictures on their website reflect exactly what you'll get. Highly recommend.

    I paid $7 for hot and sour soup. This is what I got. Quality has gone down and obviously portion size.

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    Hieu T.

    A rare and amazing find in the Twin Cities. This is your average, but not so average Vietnamese eatery in suburban Minnesota. Most of the time they cater to the usual Vietnamese menu items like Pho and Vermicelli Noodle Salad, but they have a hidden menu that is not so hidden as well. On the walls of this establishment you will find classical Vietnamese dinner items from your Canh Chua or Vietnamese sour soup to whole fried mackerels. I would highly recommend ordering the salt and pepper squid has the light batter and deep seasoning is one of the best rendition of this dish. This is a family own establishment, so you know that someone in the family is cooking in the kitchen and probably running it out to you too. Tip them well, because the service is always amazing every time I have visited. They also have a karaoke night too! Check it out!

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    Pho was not that hot and noodles have been in broth too long. Very soggy. Spring rolls were not very fresh.

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    Yuck. Bland and no meat. Charged a tip on take out food....RU kidding. Avoid this place.

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    Cecils - Hot Mustard yes

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    4.3(685 reviews)
    6.4 miHighland
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    Trying to avoid a chain restaurant, and craving a deli experience, this was such a wonderful visit…read morein Saint Paul. Thanks to the staff at Patina for the recommendation! Old school all the way. There's a restaurant in the back, and a full-scale deli counter in the front. It is such a good stop. They have their own private parking lot too. Wood paneling, and a bunch of local reviews all over the walls. Clean, normal sound. Simple, with excellent customer service, and a huge menu that will have something that you like. Packed the midweek afternoon we visited, and we did not wait for a table. Loved my bowl of Matzo Soup, superb broth and the Matzo was delicious. Enjoyed my BLT on whole wheat and the homemade potato salad was amazing! Had a cherry cobbler for dessert that was incredible. Restaurant has been open for over 70 years, and I met the owner/manager, Cecil, afterward, and he just oozes customer service being a priority. It's a must-visit place.

    Stopped in to grab a sandwich to go on a beautiful spring day. The line was decently long but moved…read morequick and my sandwich was ready very quickly. The line for baked goods was also busy but moved quick and wow - I regret not getting any of the baked goods. They looked phenomenal. I had the Leonard Da Vinci which was outstanding. The gardiniera was the perfect level of spice and the sandwich was jam packed with salami and turkey. The Cole slaw was also delicious. The vibe inside is very Eastern European deli authentic which is so fun. They had tons of to go items for sale as well and a huge grab and go beverage selection. The seating area was spacious and packed on a warm spring day.

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    Cecils - Brownie Malt (left) & Banana Malt (right)

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    We went here for a girls night dinner. This place is good and comforting. I like how the booths…read morehave some privacy with the curtains and there are call buttons if you need the server. The servers were attentive and we did not even need to use the call button. Food came out quickly, it was delicious. The broth is flavorful, they add in a good amount of extra ingredients. I love bamboo and the was plenty of it in the bowl. The egg was cooked perfectly. The noodles have a great chewy consistency. It was filling and I even got a to go container. The ramen was still good the next day, not soggy as you'd expect. They have cayenne pepper and some pickled peppers if you want more spice to the ramen. The bubble tea here is also really good, it's nice and easy to order with the kiosks they have. The overall atmosphere is very nice, makes you feel like you are in Japan, they even have the umbrella bags for rainy days!

    Went to KyuRamen with a large group of 10 and enjoy our experience there! The servers were nice and…read moreattentive, and they brought out all of our dishes at once. The place is bright and clean, and they also have a few private rooms! I got the Combo A, which included tonkotsu ramen, a pork bao, and matcha dessert. The pork bao and matcha dessert were just okay but the ramen was rich and comforting. The noodles were not too soft, and the pork was tender and flavorful. It doesn't compare to ramen I've had in Japan or even LA but it hits the spot when I'm craving it!

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    Cute place went for a happy hour and didn't get pics but had the wings, cheese curds, and chips and…read moredip. It was happy hour so definitely small portions but a decent variety of options and they all were really good! Great cocktail and mocktail list and my drink was super refreshing

    I got there first, for our party of seven. I was seated right away and the wonderful waiter brought…read morewater and recommended a nice mocktail. The drink order came out before the rest of the party arrived, so I was able to sip on that for a bit. The waiter was wonderful and able to help accommodate my request for a normal plastic straw after my paper straw practically disintegrated. While waiting, it became very clear where the Mason Jar name came from. The ceiling and walls use many of them for decor, and the drinks are also served in the titular jars. The menu had a good selection, and I settled on the Minnesota Sampler, since I'm only in the state for a brief time. The food was well prepared, but a bit too salty of my tastes. The hot dish and the pot pie were yummy, but the poutine's blue cheese wasn't really doing it for me. For dessert, three of us ordered the seasonal tres leches, which was blueberry. It was very rich, which I consider a plus. But it was a massive serving. I think the three of us could have split one order and been satisfied. I'm sure for the right patron, they'd love this large portion though.

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    Mason Jar Kitchen & Bar - The Minnesota sampler, consisting of tater tot hot dish, pot pie, and poutine.

    The Minnesota sampler, consisting of tater tot hot dish, pot pie, and poutine.

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    3.6(95 reviews)
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    Did I just get a top 5 smashy out of a gas station? Wonderful quality and a great burger sauce…read more Far exceeded my expectations but I knew the backstory on the place so I wasn't comparing it to a gas station grab and go. Will certainly consider this spot anytime I am in the area. A+

    The food just needs to be improved! I went there pretty hungry for lunch and ended up super…read moredisappointed the food barely eatable. I received an extremely greasy chili dog (the bottom of the bun was stained orange as if it was literally just sitting in grease, I had to tear the entire bottoms off. The chili was COMPLETELY flavorless with a non meat like chew, thats really as far as I can explain that one. It was like there, but tasted and disintegrated as if it wasn't. As well as, everything generally just came out as if it had been sitting around, it was cold and a bit stale. I also ordered a "THE FARMER" from their breakfast menu, and though this was better and a little fresher, the potatoes were still cold and mostly uneatable. So, inna nutshell I haven't tried everything, but this isn't the first time a meal I've had from there came out subpar. Price to quality food ratio id have to rate it like a 2-3, the hotdog was 8 dollars and "the farmer" was around 13-14. With that in mind, to have points where I am genuinely STRUGGLING through my meal is crazy. I would have to rate my overall experience between a 3 - 4 outta 10. If you don't mind a cool store and a gamble check it out !

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