Elizabeth W.

I cannot say entirely enough good things about the wonderful experience we had here. It's located in a fairly industrial area but the moment you walk in you are transported to a modern cozy dining experience. We were greeted by the chef/owner the second we walked in. We went on a Sunday night so did not need to wait for a table, but I would recommend reservations at a busier time. We were not ordering alcohol that night, so I chose a non-alcoholic beverage off the menu. To be honest, I didn't like it, but didn't want to say anything. I simply asked a question about it to the manager. And the owner brought me out a different drink that he thought I would like better. Talk about service. I ordered the jicama ribs, and they were some of the best faux meat product I've had in my life. Essentially, it was layers of tofu and jicama sliced and then pressed together and cooked. The visual and texture was very similar to meat. but it had its own flavor. I would compare it to items I've had at Buddhist monasteries in Asia. It was that good. The waiter was very attentive, but it was also wonderful having the owner come out and talk to us and other parties in the dining room. We weren't super hungry so we skipped dessert, but I definitely want to come back and try a few items on that menu as well. This is a restaurant that will make both meat eaters and vegetarian/vegan happy. My companion ordered pork and loved it, but since I didn't try it, I won't comment on it.

Bob A.

My food here was SO GOOD. Parking was very frustrating; they have a lot that seems to normally be fully occupied. There is street parking but I had to search far and wide and walk a few blocks to find a spot. The restaurant is inconspicuous to an annoying degree - check my pics to help spot it. But once I was in there it was just about as good as it gets. It was a nice day so I enjoyed the patio seating, but they have really nice dining rooms. Service was extremely professional and thoughtful. And my meal was just outstanding. The Cream Cheese Wontons may sound modest, but these were the best I've ever had, they were absolutely on-another-level. For my entree I got the Grilled Thick Cut Pork Chop. Perfectly prepared and full of interesting flavor. The accompanying salad looks like an unremarkable house salad but it's actually a nước mắm salad which was spicy and awesome. I just loved this meal. Ignore the charmlessness of the surrounding area and try this excellent restaurant.

Claire L.

Delicious, flavorful and innovative menu and food. Service was impeccable and attentive but not overbearing. The chicken sandwich was hard to eat with the amount of sauce but it was totally worth it. They even brought wet wipes for us after eating it. They will also cut the sandwich in half if requested for sharing but next time I'll be ordering a whole one for myself! The chicken was juicy and the breading was light and had a great crunch. The spicy jicama ribs were as delicious and flavorful as the reviews make them out to be. A bit pricey for a vegan meal but it is a must try. The texture is firm and chewy in a good way. The dish also microwaves well the next day if you take one to go. Really hard to believe there is no meat in this dish. I also wish there was a mayo to dip them in. The pork fried rice was a good but maybe not a reorder. There were many different types of pork cuts. It was yummy but was outshined by other items on the menu. The space is very chill and industrial modern with it primarily being black. Mood lighting is nice. Tables for 2 seemed a bit close together but none the less still a great experience. Limited parking in the parking lot but an abundance of free street parking .

Gabriel S.

They had really good food and I appreciated the atmosphere. I thought they would have pho but that's okay. I guess their parent company does. My salad was very good. I thought the chipped style things were interesting; they served it with it. It would have been nice if they would have had more hot non-alcoholic beverages but I really enjoyed the food I had.

Ben K.

This spot has been on my list for so long and was one of my most anticipated new restaurants to check out! Well...it hit all the marks and absolutely deserves the accolades it's accumulating! There is a small parking lot and some street parking. We had to search a bit, so be prepared for that during peak times! The space is pure bliss...dimly lit, uniquely arranged, and tastefully decorated. It blends the right atmosphere for an intimate date night or a warm backdrop for catching up with friends. I think it does one of the best jobs of staying elevated without being pretentious. My favorite part of the service was that the chef came out often to deliver food and engage with diners. You almost never see this at restaurants these days. I wish more chefs would take the risk of slimming their menu down to a shortlist of favorites like at Khue's. Every single bite we had was better than the last. The Cream Cheese Wontons are SUPER filled with creamy goodness, with just a hint of garlic for originality. The Lettuce Wraps were a bit difficult to eat as intended, but what they missed in practicality, they absolutely made up for in taste! Juicy yet crisp! The real winner for me was the Chicken Sandwich, which has taken over as my FAVORITE Chicken Sandwich in all of the Cities. Huge serving, crunchy breading with juicy chicken, and an herb-forward sauce that balances the spice. I will be running back to eat that again!

Rikkita K.

Ok honestly - this might be my new fave restaurant in the twin cities. We were in the area and noticed that this place was well reviewed, stopped by without much other information, and were blown away. The inside is a bit more upscale than expected (lower light, nice bar area, candles etc) so we were a bit underdressed, but didn't stick out too much. It seemed nice but also family friendly, with high chairs and other families dining. The service was great, our server was personable and quick to help. Now, the food. The dishes were an interesting mix of authentic and modernized, ranging from classic chicken salad and lettuce wraps to veganized ribs. We had the fried chicken sandwich, the chicken salad, and the pork fried rice. Everything was amazing, but the chicken sandwich was maybe the best I've ever had. It was so unusual and savory and balanced in flavor, and the bright tart salad was the perfect accompaniment. We finished with the Thai tres leches, which was not too sweet and a good meal ender. We already can't wait to come back!

Amanda L.

Fantastic experience! First, the atmosphere is open and welcoming. Free parking lot available right next to the restaurant. Servers were all incredibly nice and prompt. I got the chicken sandwich which was amazing. Probably one of the best chicken sandwiches I have had. The chili oil that they make in-house was the star of the dish. I also tried the tres leches cake which was nice and moist with a good depth of flavor.

Michaela S.

I came back here within weeks of trying it because I loved it so much. This time, I came for a date night and shared three dishes: sticky jicama ribs (of course), chicken sandwich, and pork chop.  As always, the sticky jicama ribs did not disappoint. It was my partner's first time trying it, and he agreed that it was amazing. The chicken sandwich was also delicious and came out piping hot. So hot that we had to let it cool before digging in. I now know why people say that it is one of the best chicken sandwiches in the Twin Cities. It's the best in my opinion! (That might not be the more accurate ranking as I haven't tried any other chicken sandwiches) The pork chop was delicious and had me picking up the bone to chew off every last bit.  I've convinced so many friends to come here because it really does live up to the hype. Perfect spot for a date night, week night catch up with friends, or even a solo dinner date. Amazing service and delicious food always.

Heather R.

Khue's Kitchen is such a little gem. First the food. Chicken salad is superb, tangy and delightful. Chicken sandwich...two thumbs up from my hubby, the chix sandwich connoisseur. The roast pork fried rice is, hands down, the best fried rice I've ever eaten. Now, onto the service. We met the chef's parents who couldn't have been sweeter. His dad made my salad custom because I can't stand cilantro (I know, I know). The entire staff was lovely including the host, who bid us farewell by name. So impressed. So delicious. Can't wait to go back!! Street parking is likely, although there is a small lot. The signage is minimal so look for the deck and string lights, nighttime makes it easier to locate.

Hanah L.

this spot serves some of the best Vietnamese food in the Twin Cities!!!! somewhat hidden in St. Paul, Khue's is beautiful and their patio is so cozy! Their chili crips wings was perfectly crispy, juicy and love the chili crisps on top. Their jicama ribs is truly one of the best vegan dishes I've ever tasted. It's their bestseller for good reason! Their chicken sandwich is fantastic and love the big juicy chicken!! I absolutely loved their chicken salad, it was refreshing and addicting. Even if you are full, make sure to try their Thai tea tres leches, you will not regret it!!! The service here was impeccable too! Chef Eric came out and introduced himself and made sure we were having a great experience. I most definitely will be back here and next time will need to check out their weekend menu!

Stephanie H.

Fantastic food, ambiance, and drinks. Once it's a bit bearable outside I would love to go back and enjoy their patio. The menu isn't huge, and it's quite limited for those that don't eat meat, but I was shocked at how good the jicama and tofu "ribs" are. Very uniquely made with alternating layers of jicama and tofu. Everyone at my table enjoyed their plates, but it does seem like all of them were a bit spicy (which wasn't clear to us upon ordering)...so just a warning for those who have trouble with spicy food! I wish the menu had more beer options, but if you like wine then you will be all set here!

Mike L.

I heard about this restaurant from the Star Tribune Sports that an item on their menu was one of the five best things they ate last week. A buddy of mine and I haven't seen each other in a while, and I always need more excuses to travel east of the river into Saint Paul, so we decided on getting a little snack there. What the food writer mentioned was these tofu ribs. Jicama Sticky Ribs 12/10 There is a real risk in ordering these. You're paying entrée level pricing for a vegan item. I don't trust any food writer, but I trust a restaurant in this food kitchen incubator space that if this is on the menu, it has to be decent. This item is not a downgrade from meat items on the menu. It is so good, it is worth supplementing other meal items you get to eat this as an appetizer. The edges are crisp, the soy glaze feels like a light barbecue sauce, and you can imagine a jicama and meat skewer to be similar. I found the texture to be like that last piece on a meat skewer or the edge piece that has some fat connected to it. That little bit of gristle is what the tofu feels like. Shockingly impressed. Truly, the best part was the taste. As we were done eating with it, because I shared with a buddy, the chef heard us talking about it and he came out to say hello. He refilled our waters, and we asked what inspired this. He was very direct about it and said well yes the spicy chicken sandwich is very good, he watched a couple, a man and a woman, get the chicken sandwich and the woman receives some sort of green bowl dish prior to creating this. He watched the two of them and saw that the man had a great meal, and the woman said it was fine. "They won't come back." His entire intention was to make a vegan dish that if you come here does not feel like the lesser, you are not downgrading to eat it. That is so humble, so smart. Catering one menu item to vegans? In this economy? Turns out it's spot on brilliant. Yes there are fully vegetarian restaurants, and yes, you can have those and they're great. The chef made it clear that he had a longer menu and he reduced it such that demographics of people who would visit will find something exceptional for them. They should gravitate toward items, considering there aren't very many vegan options on a menu anyway, but if they then choose this thing, they will be wowed by it. I fully recommend this is the place where you bring that cute vegan girl. First date you just had a coffee and it worked out great. At the second date she chose and obviously it's a place where she could be comfortable and during, she explains to you that she's vegan. She isn't preachy about it, but she wanted you to know right early into dating. Your job is the third date, and she already knows about all the vegan restaurants, the vegetarian only places. Don't choose those, that's lazy. This is the place you bring her and you have her eat this menu item. You're not only getting yourself an amazing meal, you are gifting her a brand new place where she can get a meal, bring her vegan friends, and you two are setting off on the right foot in a relationship of taking other into consideration and elevating both of you at the same time. Spicy Chicken Sandwich 9/10 Sandwich was great. I recommend slowing down in eating it, unlike me, who had messy hands because I attacked it. It is a huge sandwich. I only ate half. The sauce, which perfectly with the spicy of the chicken. I'm blown away how good this place was. I really look forward to this place finding a more permanent location. I think our community needs to know more about this place, and I hope they choose a permanent location that continues this vibe of a creative and fun date night experience.

Jenae C.

My partner has been obsessed with Khue's and I finally got to try it. Everything was top notch, from the friendly and attentive service to the airy space and the delicious food. The steak was the best steak I have ever had. The char and seasoning on it was unreal and melted in your mouth. The chicken sandwich was perfectly juicy and seasoned as well. The chicken wings were a bit spicy for me, but it's in their name. Both desserts were incredible to finish it off. An absolute must try in Minneapolis.