This was our second time trying the West St. Paul location. The only reason we even gave it another…read moretry is because the Woodbury location closes at 8pm, and this one stays open an hour later. We walked in and the young lady behind the counter was friendly, but just like the first time no strawberries for the Berry Splash Snow Biing. That's two times now, same issue. What really frustrated me though was trying to call ahead before making the trip, only to find out their phone number is disconnected. When I asked about it in person, I was told their phone just doesn't work anymore. It's hard to serve customers if they can't even reach you. In the end, it was another wasted trip, and my very last.

Tii Cup is one of our favorite bubble tea places. They are one of the few places that will make a…read morefruit tea using black tea instead of green tea. They do only have one small order kiosk, so I could see that being a slight issue if you are there when they are busy. Every time we visit, they are always consistent with their flavors. They are one of our go to's for our bubble tea cravings.

So me and my friend went to this boba shop near us and we got are boba and I accidentally got boba…read more"I was supposed to get popping boba and I didn't ask for it and then I told my friend and she's like "go ask for popping boba" and I did and then I was like " can I get popping boba " and she's like yeah sure" and she was so kind.

It is our number 1 favorite place to get our boba tea! Our most far out favorite drink is…read morestrawberry shortcake boba tea! YUM!!! We have tried many of different flavors at different time but this is far out the best flavor ever!! We also Love their indoor environment it feels so cozy and warm. Also try raspberry coconut boba tea or pineapple coconut boba tea, trust me it taste so good. Their service are great.

We love this place and consistently receive good service. They have a great menu and the best part…read moreof it is their seasonal/themed drinks. The support local activities and artist. Very comfortable and welcoming environment, they also have games available.

Craving a little boba this week so I stopped into Sencha in Woodbury. Other than a huge rush of…read morepeople (about 10 people) within a total of 5 mins, the service was a little slow due to only 1 staff member taking orders and the same person filling them. They apologized for the delay which was appreciated. My royal milk with boba was delish and gorg. Though the straw (environmentally friendly) was so hard to poke through and made a little bit of a mess. Still delish bevy.

My friend took me out to Hmong Village to check out some craft supply vendors. We decided to grab a…read moredrink and some snacks. My friend told me that Blueberry had a really good drink called Strawberry Summer. We got that and my other friend ordered Brown sugar boba. The drinks were fairly priced (cash only), and good. They were a bit busy the day we went but the line went quick and drinks came out reasonably fast. Didn't have much interaction with the staff but they seemed cool.

Located within Hmong village in the back where all of the food stands are, across one of the soup…read moreplaces is this Boba spot. My friends that are local said that they're caramel delight is one of there better flavors, it has ice blended with milk, caramel pudding, and boba pearls. It's a pretty large cup but very refreshing and not too sweet if you're afraid it's too sweet. They made the drinks pretty quickly and it's perfect to get after having a full meal at Hmong Village. Service is also very quick and it's just a store front, not sure if it's cash only but a lot of the vendors there are cash only. I would try any of of their other drinks on the menu, their strawberry summer looks good and they have additional toppings that can also be added.

There were a plethora of options, and we were thrilled to try something new! We prefer a blended…read moredrink, so the Snows were a great option. The flavors were stellar and the "least sweet" was more than enough sweetness for us. The only downside was that there was no seating, so dining in was not an option.

I was so excited to learn that there was a Tii Cup near me in Woodbury. I made a special trip to…read morecome out because I really enjoy their street food fried tofu or spicy crispy chicken with their boba. Ever since I first discovered this spot in San Diego, I was very much looking forward to having more of this savory snack! It's to be of note that this location does not offer the street foods that all the other locations do, they do have the bubble waffles in various flavors, but they do not have the crispy chicken or the fried tofu which is common for all of the other locations. I did get this nice bubble waffle with Pandan and fresh strawberries, as well as a Vietnamese coffee with Taro Ube foam and Boba.

I tried Bambu Kitchen & Sushi Restaurant in Oakdale for the first time tonight via delivery, and as…read moresomeone who loves both sushi and Thai food, I was excited to give it a shot. The sushi genuinely impressed me. It was affordable, flavorful, and the fish tasted fresh. I ordered the spicy tuna roll and really appreciated that the tuna wasn't ground into mush - these were solid, thick cuts of fish with just the right amount of heat. My only minor critique is that the roll could've been wrapped a bit tighter to keep the end pieces from falling apart, but honestly, it didn't take away from how delicious it was. I would happily order it again (and again). The Drunken Mussels were also a hit. The portion size was generous and the sauce was salty in a satisfying way--overall, a great dish. I ordered the Spicy & Sweet Blast Curry (mild), but unlike other Thai spots where mild still brings the heat, this one had zero spice and ended up feeling a bit flat. It wasn't bad; just not very flavorful or authentic-tasting to me. Next time, I'd skip the curry or at least order it hotter, because I think more spice could make a big difference. Overall, I was very happy with my order and will definitely be ordering from Bambu again. Especially for the sushi.

When my wife and I walked in, we decided to give the restaurant a try because she had been there…read moreyears ago and wanted to see if anything had changed enough to make us want to return. I ordered the teriyaki chicken kabobs for my appetizer and the chicken and shrimp Pad Thai. The food was delivered on a robot, which was pretty cool. However, the noodles in the Pad Thai were hard, the chicken tasted a bit stale, and they messed up my order; there were no shrimp in it. The man working there remade the dish, and while it was okay, the chicken still tasted like it was a day old. My wife didn't care much for her Pho either. The biggest disappointment was that I came to visit this restaurant specifically to try the sushi, and there was no sign or notice on the door stating that sushi wouldn't be available because the chef was gone for a week and a half. We didn't find out there was no sushi until we put our appetizer order in, which should have been told prior to us being seated. I was glad to give the restaurant a try, but I won't be returning. The food lacked flavor, the decor was rather basic, and not having sushi, which was the main reason for my visit, was just too much of a letdown for a first visit.

Brand new boba tea shop adjacent to the golf course in Lake Phalen. They serve coffee, tea, bubble…read moretea, pastries and simple sandwiches. There are board games to play as well. I liked the stickers they sold.

Ordered both the lychee milk tea and the Thai tea milk tea with boba pearls and I must say it is…read moreabsolutely delicious! The lychee milk tea was great! My 4 year old loved it! This place actually beats Sencha's Thai tea in my books! The flavor is more distinct and the boba is really delicious! It is a cute place to grab a boba tea and relax or grab and go. They also have simple sandwiches and wraps, along with some breakfast items. Looking forward to trying more from Tag Cafe!

Boba? Yes! I…read moredecided to try a new boba shop. I ordered the classic milk tea with boba and it was just the perfect amount of sweetness. It tasted great. The service was just okay. Nothing to write home about. The greenery and the plants in the window were a nice touch. Lovely decor.

Drink menu has a good variety but the prices are on the more expensive side. I got the small mango…read moretea and it costed $8 something after tax. Also this business is the first boba shop I know that will charge 3% fee if you're paying by credit card (this didn't apply to me since I paid cash). Drink was good but not for that price. Inside is nice and still has the new store smell. The menus on the TV is the same except one sign says topping is 0.75 and the other says 0.85. Because of the high price I think I'll stick with the other boba shops around Woodbury.

Tips: - Service is friendly and fast…read more - The menu has pho and banh mi. - The grilled pork fresh rolls, and beef flank and beef balls pho were excellent. I had just finished getting some groceries at ALDI after having arrived in the Twin Cities from the greater Toronto area. Next door to the grocery store, in a small plaza, was this iPho 2 eatery. For some reason, it's listed without the number on Yelp. On the sign, there's a clear 2 in its name. I drove over to this plaza and backed into an available space. Next door to this eatery was a diner. My original thought was to go there, but it was closed for the day at around 4:30 pm on a Wednesday. I walked in. I was immediately greeted by three people. I asked for a table and got one by the kitchen. It was cool seeing all the orders get picked up from a window right in front of me. Whenever I'm away from home, I tend to get pho. It's comfort food. I also crave it often. A large glass of water with ice came. I needed it. It was cold and perfect on an unseasonably warm 15°C March day. I got these items: - Diet Coke - Grilled pork fresh rolls - Beef flank and beef balls pho (regular) I got the nicest man who took my order. I asked him how large the large-sized pho bowl was. Portions are generous. I went with a regular instead, which was perfect. I got my Diet Coke. It came with ice in a cup. It hit the spot. The grilled pork fresh rolls were divine. They were stuffed to the max with vermicelli, grilled pork, and veggies. The grilled pork was tender and delicious, especially dipping it in the sauce. I loved my bowl of beef flank and beef balls pho. I added mint, bean sprouts, and a squeeze of lime. The beef flank was tender. The beef balls were sliced, which made picking them up with chopsticks a lot easier. The broth was excellent. I loved the thinly sliced onions in it. The green onions were also yummy. The noodles were perfect. The amount was indeed generous. I used the washroom before I left. It was clean. No issues. It is clear from the lucky cat's bracelets and the sign in front of the store that ICE was not welcome here. I was even happier to support a local business that wasn't afraid to point out how it felt. I paid with a credit card and tipped. The woman asked me how everything was. Fabulous is the word that I used. It was a great first meal after having landed in the Twin Cities. I'd return in a heartbeat. It was a great find. (125)

Stopped by here for lunch the other day as I was in the mood for Pho and have been looking for a…read morenew place near work. This place is in a strip mall in a busy intersection with a few other things around it. Easy to find parking in the lot and easy to get to. The place is not very big and was pretty packed at lunch time. It is simple but clean and bright. I got seated right away and they brought a menu and some water. I was undecided between the Phở đặc Biệt (Combination Pho) and Bún Bò Huế (Spicy Vermicelli Soup) so I asked the server and she recommended the Pho. I ordered the x-large since I was hungry. The food didn't take long to come out. And initially I thought I made a mistake ordering the x-large because the portion size was quite big (the have an even larger size called the jumbo). I did end up having all of it but it was definitely more food than I needed. The Pho was very good. Not too sweet or salty. Had a good flavor and you could taste the spices. There was a very generous amount of meat and noodles in that big bowl. Came with your standard toppings of beansprouts, basil and jalapenos. The jalapenos were cut lengthwise instead of the standard discs which made for some really big pieces. Not a complaint just something I noticed as different than most places. The other thing that was different was the meatballs, which were sliced thinly instead of quartered lie in most restaurants. They did have decent flavor and the meats were all tender. It was definitely a delicious and generous bowl of Pho and I will be coming back here to try their Bánh Mì Bò and Bún Bò Huế. If you are in the mood for a good bowl of pho and are in the area, I would recommend giving this place a try.

Cool, modern coffee spot tucked in an apartment complex. There's plenty of seating inside, which…read moremakes it a nice place to hang out or get some work done, though parking can be a little limited at times. The drink menu is your standard drinks with some seasonal specials mixed in, plus a good selection of pastries. The homemade biscuit breakfast sandwich is so good and definitely worth ordering. I've also had their coffee at the Hudson location, and it's consistently great. The espresso is really well roasted, and I love that you can buy their Co-Pilot beans there too. The staff is honestly the best. You can tell they genuinely love what they do, and it shows in both the drinks and the overall experience.

I think this place is excellent! They have unique specialty drinks with house made syrups! I do…read morenot drink bottled syrups so it is a treat when I find a place that does house made. The staff are friendly, some more knowledgeable than others which is not unusual. The space is bright and clean. I wish I had read the sign I caught a glimpse of on my way out. Things may have changed with regard to use of space. I think that A large portion of the area belongs to the apartments and I am not sure if that area is for people visiting the coffee shop or not. I buy coffee beans here as well. They have some excellent single origin varieties. Street parking and free garage parking available.