Staff Meeting is in a larger food court building that contains other food establishments, most of…read morewhich serve East Asian cuisines. It's a really cool place that has plenty of varied seating locations. Staff Meeting itself is a fairly compact space peppered with pop culture decorations. It's also unbearably loud: the booming music, kitchen operations, and boisterous staff created a headache-inducing cacophony in such a small space. Luckily, we were able to find much quieter seating elsewhere in the building. The food is great, as well as reasonably priced. The ramen is delicious and super filling. We also enjoyed the wings, which were fried to perfection and well-seasoned.

Delicious, amazing pricing, and Hawaii-born and raised approved!! But we all know that!…read moreI've been meaning to come here for SO LONG. I was born and raised on Oahu, just moved to MN a handful of years ago and I'm always looking for food that reminds me of home. And this is one of them! Even the prices remind me of home?? I'm so impressed with the delicious food at such an amazing price point - you hardly see that in MN. Ramen is always soooo over priced, but not at Staff Meeting! We had the tonkotsu ramen, mom's fried rice, and the wings. All absolutely delicious and I'd get them all again. I wish they had the ribs, I was hoping to try it! I'll definitely return and highly encourage everyone to visit!!!!

Typically I am anti "throw it in a burrito" but man oh man the thiqq panda chicken and the Korean…read morebbq burritos really brought us to a really delicious moment in time. The people were friendly in the limited interaction of an "order at the kiosk" type place and the vibe was low key for a Saturday afternoon. I'd come back if I lived here!

One of our favorites but hadn't been in a while and boy have things changed. We have to order at…read morethe table using QR code which isn't a big deal but a bit challenging to navigate. Took a while. We ordered our favorite apps--the Brussels sprouts and hummus. Unfortunately both were not as good as we remembered. The Brussels were not caramelized. We also had the tofu, chicken, and bulgogi bowls and all turned out pretty small compared to how we remembered them being. Disappointing. The server was nice but the quality has gone down a bit.

I tried the spicy chicken sandwich and it was so good! I had to share it with my friend because it…read morewas too big for me alone to finish. The chicken had a really good flavor. I will say that the sandwich is pretty spicy - I don't mind it though :) When you enter, people can order their food through the tablet they have on the counters and then they bring out your food. The space has a good amount of seating inside with a few tables outside. I would definitely come back and eat here again!

My spouse and I first came here in January after seeing the establishment's struggles when…read moreOperation Metro Surge was happening and we intended to patronize this business to support their endeavors, and since they had the seasonal Peking Duck dumplings available, we had to give it a try and we totally enjoyed it. All the dumplings had nice side dishes with them, including rainbow slaw, pickles, and whichever sauce we chose, and my personal favorite was the chili oil or the garlic chili aioli, which was surprising because I normally ate dumplings with vinegar back home in China. The golden cloud bites were very authentically made as they reminded me exactly of how "golden buns" (金馒头) were made back home, and the condensed milk was exactly right in terms of what to dip them in. Conversely, I didn't enjoy the bowls as much. The veggie bowl had diverse ingredients but I think having more eggplant would help more because the caramelization can enhance the overall flavor. As for the sambal chicken rice bowl, I personally would prefer sambal rather than the sambal ranch that was included because the two ingredients had different flavors, and sambal itself, rather than sambal ranch, would have given the bowl more vibrantly pungent spice and umami flavors. Since this place has multiple locations, I would recommend one to ensure that their desired dishes are served at the particular locations they are trying to visit. I am just happy about the fact that there is a place like this establishment that serves tasty dumplings, and I would love to return and try some of their sandwiches and burritos.

The food at Lat14 was very good. I got to try the basil wings, red curry with chicken and Jeow Bong…read moreshrimp fried rice. All the dishes were very flavorful, especially the basil wings. The service was great and the food came out pretty fast for how busy it was at the time. Very nice establishment with a relaxed ambiance. I am definitely looking forward to coming back here.

Amazingly for living in the South West Suburbs of Minneapolis (or maybe a little farther than what…read moreyou would consider that), I had never been to Lat14. Lat14 Asian Eatery is a critically acclaimed restaurant in Golden Valley, Minnesota, created by Chef Ann Ahmed. Its name comes from the 14th parallel north, inspiring a menu of bold, shareable Southeast Asian dishes from Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, and the Philippines. The food was phenomenal, which shouldn't be surprising coming from Chef Ann Ahmed's pedigree of awards. We started with a couple of appetizers. First was the Basil Wings which were Tempura Fried with Thai Basil, Jalapenos, and a Signature Dry Rub. Wow the tempura gave a satisfying crunch with a beautiful zing of spices. Next was the Snow Crab Wontons which were filled with Cream Cheese, Snow Crab, and served with Apricot Sweet Chili. These were stuffed with crab and you totally could taste it. The sweet/spicy sauce with nice acidic bite cut through the cream cheese very well. For my main, I went with the Lao Yum Salad which consisted of Mixed Greens, Tomato, Cucumber, Red Onion, Toasted Almonds, Watermelon Radish, Hard Boiled Egg and Lao Yum Dressing. Perfectly balanced and the dressing was delightful. Oh, and can't forget about the House Pickle Assortment of delicious tangy morsels. ___

Wakame continues to be one of my favorite restaurants in town! We stopped in for happy hour the…read moreother night, and as always, it was such a great dining experience. We got the salmon hand rolls, spicy scallop hand rolls, shrimp tempura roll, Jeremy roll, Hot and Spicy Girl roll, big eye tuna, and inari - everything was delicious and beautifully prepared. The quality and flavors are always so consistent. The entire team is wonderful, and it's always great to see George. I've been coming to Wakame for years, and it's amazing to have a place that continues to deliver such great food, service, and atmosphere every time. Highly recommend!

It was pretty good. The menu is very diverse, so there's a lot of options depending on what you're…read morein the mood for. I got the curry (I forgot the exact name, something like manamma) at level 3 spice, which ended up being a bit too spicy for me, but the flavor itself was really rich and well done. Just be prepared to get a HUGE bowl that will feed you for at least 3 more days. The sushi was fair, nicely presented, just not the absolute best I've had. Still definitely worth ordering. They also have a great happy hour menu, which makes it easy to try a few different things. Service was smooth and food came out fairly fast. Wait time wasn't bad, even during a busier time. The space is clean and comfortable, good for both casual dinners and small group outings we had a party of 6. Portions are solid and everything felt consistent quality-wise. Overall, it's a reliable spot with a lot of variety. I'd go back to try more of the menu, just would probably adjust the spice level next time.

I am SO torn on this review. Here's the breakdown:…read more Menu: Their menu options are so awesome. Authentic Japanese food, tons of options, and lots of fun stuff. Drinks: The Last Samurai cocktail & the Imposter Among Us mocktail were both delightful. Love the unique drink options, and the two we had were executed beautifully. Sushi: Unfortunately, the sushi was a bit disappointing. We had the hotate yuzu, Suzuki oshizushi, tamago nigiri, and the futomaki. The rice was unfortunately undercooked, and also too lightly seasoned. The tamago was alright, the futomaki was very good though. Dessert: The yuzu custard - one of my favorite desserts I've eaten in a long time. Definitely the best thing we had and I would absolutely get it again. Service: Our service was pretty good. I did watch one of the other servers grab soup spoons by the part you eat from and then bring them to a table which was concerning. Note: For anyone with dietary specifications: they offered gluten free soy sauce, and the custard was a vegan dessert and it was delightful.

Parking wasn't perfect, but far more manageable than expected. The staff brought a warm,…read moredown-to-earth energy, and the late-night 9-11pm happy hour was a home run! The ambiance felt intimate and polished, while the food delivered--especially the sushi and chicken appetizer, required some serious craftsmanship. The hot dog also was worth trying once, but it wouldn't make my "order again" list. We'll be back!

The service in Diane's place was immaculate! A special shout…read moreout to Chris, he made our experience wonderful. He was so attentive and thoughtful, paying attention to the little things and making sure we felt taken care of. He even surprised us with matcha ice cream because he noticed how much my cousin loved it. It's the little gestures like that that make an experience so memorable. We genuinely felt welcomed and we left with the biggest smiles. Thank you, Chris, for making our visit extra special! We'll definitely be back.

We ended up going back the next day to pick up lunch for our group. They didnt pick up the phone so…read morewe weren't able to order ahead of time, but the food from their cafe/take out area came out quite quickly. The crab rangoo pastry was a slight disappointment as it lost some of that sinful simplicity of a typical deep fried crab rangoo. The passion fruit mango stuffed cube was the most popular among the group and we wished we had gotten two of them. The green salad was simple, but the dressing was tasty and the shrimp were plump and well cooked. We got the mild papaya salad which still has a bit of a kick if you're sensitive, but it was a generous portion and it was an enjoyable crunchy acidic and fresh dish. The pan fried noodles worked very well as a side dish, but would have been a less exciting main compared with the other dishes. The sweet and sour pork with the fatty and soft chunks of pork belly were delicious with the sticky rice. The greens weren't my favorite, but I generally don't enjoy collard greens of any variety. While you don't get the beautiful plating that Diane's place does when you get the dishes to-go, it's worth doing if you don't have time for a full meal.

1. AYCE 2.3 soup bowl…read more3. Make your own sauces station 4. Robot cat delivery system I've always had a great experience and the meats are delicious, you almost don't need the sauces. But I love the sauces... it's so good! Been there for lunch and let me tell ya it was a stretchy pants work day after this!

We recently celebrated a friend's birthday here, and they kindly gave us a private room to enjoy…read moreour meal, which made the celebration even more special! This was my second visit, and it definitely didn't disappoint. The food came out incredibly fast, and the service was just as impressive. Our server was attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. My only small critique is that I wish the portion sizes were a bit more consistent. However, the selection of hot pot ingredients were definitely more on the interesting side like they had abalone and blue crab! The taro sweet potato balls were absolutely to die for! I only wish they were served with a scoop of ice cream--they would've been even more amazing. Overall, it's a great spot for gatherings. There's a dessert shop right next door if you're craving something sweet afterward, and parking was surprisingly easy. I'd definitely come back again!

Wow! Everything was super fresh. I could hear it sizzling and cooking in the kitchen behind our…read moretable . I liked the simplicity of the space. The owner was super friendly and accommodating.

I live near here, and it is my go-to Thai restaurant nice restaurant, great vibe. The Thai beef…read morejerky is AMAZING really good, highly recommended and the chicken pad thai is very good. Also, whatever you do, don't go to Le Burger.

I was in Minneapolis for a work trip and found this spot while searching for some Asian food nearby…read moreand I am SOOOO glad I did. First of all, the restaurant is super cute. It has this tropical and airy vibe with a bunch of plants everywhere. It's partially open air with indoor seating too. I sat at the bar and they had all the windows open and the whole atmosphere was just perfect. It's a Vietnamese fusion spot and apparently a James Beard Award winner which I can definitely understand after eating here. To start the bartender recommended the shrimp toast so I ordered that along with the sweet corn wontons. The shrimp toast was SO interesting!!! It was like a shrimp mousse on toast. I honestly loved it but fair warning, it was reaaaally spicy with the fresh jalapeños on top. Still so good though I pushed through. The sweet corn wontons were AMAZING. They came in this super flavorful broth that I drank by itself after. For dessert, I tried their version of mango sticky rice, which was probably one of the most interesting things I had. They don't actually use rice and instead use this jell-o??? but somehow you still get all the flavors of mango sticky rice. So different and SO delicious. My fav of the night! For drinks I tried with the Life Aquatic which was a mezcal cocktail with cucumber and it was smoky, refreshing and overall just amazing. Then I asked for a lychee martini which wasn't even on the menu but they attempted to make one for me anyway. 10/10 execution because it was also amazing! I was genuinely impressed by everything...the food, drinks, atmosphere and the service. They even gave me a little taste of their slushies to try at the end which were super tasty too. Who knows when I'll be back in Minneapolis but I genuinely would come back just to have another meal here. That's how good it was!

This is one of those places that if I lived in Minneapolis I'd be there all the time. Every time…read morethe food is prepared perfectly and there hasn't been one thing I haven't liked. The space can be a little cramped inside, but the service is great. This most recent time we ordered 6 dishes as a group of 4 and all left stuffed. I truly cannot pick a favorite, because I loved every dish.