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    William G.

    This is my first experience with this restaurant. It is setup kinda like a Chipotle. This decor is a typical fast food restaurant. They have A lot of interesting selections and combinations between Asian and Mexican food. The service is friendly, and they helpfully guide thru the menu options and combinations.

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    Chris G.

    We went to Dundas from the Twin Cities on an errand then went to Northfield for lunch and spotted this Asian/Latin fusion place as we entered the city. Located on the West side of Minnesota Highway 3, the newly built establishment is flanked with large glass windows. Bright and lively pictures of tacos, noodles, and vegetables decorate the walls. The well-organized and easy to read menu is printed on the half wall as you enter the lobby. They also have a kids menu. Be careful not to lean on the glass window on a sunny day. It's hot! We went for a beef quesadilla to share and each ordered the three tacos combo for $13: Bahn Mi (2), Bourbon Chicken, Fish taco, Tuna & Salmon Poke, and Spicy Cauliflower. Watch out for the jalapenos in the bahn mi! Unlike my MN taste bud, my wife ordered the spicy salsa and happily ate the jalapeno slices. The food was tasty with nice spice blends and some heat if you want it in both the food and the salsa choices. The vegetables are fresh and full of flavor. My wife said the banh mi tacos have the right crunch from the vegetables and was pleasantly surprised to find vegetarian options too. All the non-veggie choices had a significant amount of marinated meat, which probably explained the group of St. Olaf College athletes who came in after us to dine. The surprise was the desserts we had: fried ice cream and churros. Fried ice cream used to be a staple in American Chinese restaurants so it's a bit nostalgic to find this little bit of Americana still in Gong Loco. The ice cream really stood out for us. Fresh, smooth, and creamy complimented with the crunch from the fried exterior. It's supplied by a hyper local MN company called "Udder Buddies" so we looked it up and made the trek to a BBQ establishment to buy a couple pints in the nearby town where they're located. However it was only reading their menu online that we learned that Gong Loco also sells the Udder Buddies ice cream by the pint also. Don't skip the dessert if you're visiting this place! The staff was friendly and very helpful though a bit unorganized at the toasting machines. There might be a couple new employees still learning the flow of the operation. The establishment is less than a year old so be kind and patient as the staff learn the process of making the food. They were patient with us so we did the same for them. Eat good food and be kind. We recommend this place!

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    Bouge M.

    Fast casual Asian Latin fusion locally created in Northfield. My favs are the Korean BBQ Burrito and the Shrimp Poke Bowl. Well staffed with clean bright atmsosphere. Prices a value considering the fresh quality ingredients. Think Qdoba or Chipotle on the style, price point and food quality (but better). Hint: Don't try to be the chef by building your own. Just order a standard menu item and do minor modifications to fit your pallette. Bon appetit!

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    Great options, plenty of seating with lots of space. Got three different tacos, love the option of ahi tuna for tacos.

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    Friendly staff. Latin bowl with barbacoa was tasty. Ingredients all seem fresh. Clean establishment.

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    It's like Chipotle but with even better options for the ingredients. I'll definitely be going back.

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    A man, standing behind the counter at 507 Poke Bowl like a Greek god who accidentally wandered into…read moremy life. Majestic hair that looked like it belonged in a slow-motion shampoo commercial. Strong arms that could carry the weight of my emotional baggage and a week's worth of groceries. A smile like he already knew all my secrets--and was cool with all of them. His shirt--tight enough to show he definitely works out, loose enough to leave me desperate for more. It clung to his chest like it was blessed to even touch him. And every time he reached for the sriracha mayo, it lifted just a bit, revealing a flash of sculpted abs like a celestial reward for my devotion. Bowen. That was the name on his tiny name tag, as if that could possibly contain the full force of his cuteness, his power, his divinity. Just five letters, but it hit me like a freight train of longing. And then, like fate was being cruel on purpose, he said it-- That casual, heart-melting, "Hey, how's it going?" It sounded like a wedding vow to me specifically. Like in another life, we had already lived together, grown old together, and now he was just checking in from a memory. I stood there, stunned, heart pounding in my throat, my soul leaving my body and floating somewhere above the seaweed salad containers. I should've run then. I should've taken my spicy tuna bowl and left like a sane person, like someone with boundaries and dignity. But instead, I stood frozen in front of this shirted Adonis, already planning our shared Netflix queue, our future cat's name, and how I'd explain to my family that yes, I met the love of my life in line for poke. 10/10 would go again. Thank you, 507 Poke Bowl. And thank you, Bowen. You were the final straw.

    This was my 2nd time coming here and decided to bring a friend! The food was super good and I've…read morebeen looking for a good ramen place to go to. The staff is always super nice and I even loved the boba we got to go! If you're looking for good ramen or boba, you definitely should stop by here.

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