I came here for the bakery items. My friend was raving about the bakery items. She brought me here…read morefor my first time! I got a ham and cheese bread and the hot dog bread! I enjoyed both! The place is very clean and sleek! The service was friendly.

Reposted from May 2023: So happy for a new boba choice in Maplewood! We felt like the BP location's…read moreblack milk tea was a bit inconsistent and not strong enough on the tea flavor/too creamy. However, here was perfect at 70% sweet, less ice. We tried one with the soy pudding, a new topping. They were kind to let us sample it. it's really good I don't think we've seen us on the menu anywhere else in the US. We did not try the boba today, but will keep going and update! UPDATE: tried the brown sugar milk tea as well- super good and not too sweet at regular sweet level. Boba is good texture and flavor Their baked goods are delicious! Today got the shredded pork bun. My only wish is that you could order a plain milk tea without getting charged for a topping.

We haven't re-tried the milk teas or the boba but I love the mousse top peach oolong iced tea 75%…read moresweet regular ice! Had it quite a few times. Always consistent and staff is very welcoming. Love that i can grab takoyaki at the same time

Tried the milk tea there, very sweet even though we asked for 25% of sugar. Not a big fan.read more

Cute small place in a strip mall. When you walk in, there's an order screen you can use or you can…read morealso walk to the register. It's a little on the pricey side. For a 3 pack it's $10 which is $3.33 per donut and their drinks are $6.50. I got the strawberry tea with rainbow jellies. It was pretty delicious, strong strawberry flavor. Which is what I like. The donuts have pretty designs and have good taste. A little pricer though than what it is actually worth but still was great to try and would get again for a special treat. Also bonus is if you do a Google review in the store and show them, they give you a free donut on the spot!

Cashier was kind and friendly. The restaurant was clean and bright. I ordered the ube milk tea and…read morethe Nutella Mochi Donut. The boba pearls were fresh tasting. The Mochi Donut was soft and fluffy. I would recommend stopping here for a refreshing pick me up. They also sell specialty corn dogs that seem very popular!

Their papaya salad is really good! If you can handle spice, order it spicy. If not, medium is…read morealready spicy. Also, order it with the sticky rice to balance texture and heat. Service: great Food: really good Ambiance: mall food court restaurant

GO HERE!! Obsessed!! We need more fresh affordable, from scratch options! Love that this is in the…read morefood court. Prices are unmatched for the quality and portions you get. Super clean, super fresh, fantastic options, great service, gave me napkins and silverware without asking. Packaged perfect. I watch them everything nothing was prepackaged. Just spot on! Give these guys business and spread the word! So cool they make healthy affordable!

My two teens got the Japanese Matcha Milk Tea and the Flaming Brown Sugar Tea…read more Both of them were very happy with the flavor and quality of the product. The staff working there were friendly and smiling. There was a line, but they were on top of things and helped everyone quickly. We will be back!

This bubble tea shop is located in the maplewood mall food court. Right in the end, you will see…read moretheir pink color counter top and sign. This shop also offers popcorn chicken on top of drinks. Order at the counter and wait a few minutes for the girl to call out your name once the drinks are done.

Zen Ramen is a ramen shop in Maplewood next to Golden Corral. Firstly the recent demise of so many…read moreJapanese restaurants (with Ramen): Zen Box Izakaya (my fav), Masu, United Noodle Deli, and previously Origami and Tanpopo, makes me cherish the fact that we have MN establishments that will put in the time and make real tonkotsu broth. (See my previpus reviews on Ramen establishments.) I ordered the Spicy Beef Ramen. It is built on a tonkotsu base, with a spicy paste and chili oil, their own custom made ramen noodles, and a healthy helping of what looks like commercial thin sliced hot pot beef. The broth was rich in flavor, and makes me believe the claimed 10hr cooking time. The beef was previously marinated, flavorful, and tender. The half boiled egg was cold though. The fact that I'm eating this in Maplewood, across the mall, is incredible. There is nothing even close to this bowl of ramen in this part of the suburbs. I always make a differentiation between ethnic restaurants in the suburbs and the city core. There is still a lot of pressure to dump down an ethnic cuisine in a MN restaurant, especially in the suburbs. So kudos to Zen Ramen for putting out a decent bowl of ramen at a decent price. I will definitely be back. FYI. Despite the claims in the front page of the menu, I could not find corroborating evidence that this restaurant is at all connected to a restaurant or chain in Yokohama, Japan. Please comment if you find facts to the contrary.

This place is wonderful. It's my second time coming here but first time getting the tea. So good!…read moreDelicious! I am not a fan of boba, myself but their fresh fruit tea is top tier! I would already recommend the food, but now I'd go here just for the drinks if I wanted too. Space is clean, and open. Servers were fast and friendly. I'd come here again. To try more things.

Immaculate food!!…read more The grilled pork Banh Mi has the juiciest, delicious, savory flavor I've ever had. The pork on the inside mixed with veggies is just amazing. The Beef Pho? I'm speechless. Nothing better than a Vietnamese noodle bowl to go with it too. Even on its own is perfect enough. I haven't tried their other dishes but I can just tell that everything else will be great as well

Got the pork chop n rice n it was packed to the rim. Chops were thin n chared. Probably should have…read moregotten more of the dressing. Eggs seals the deal. Old lady there was friendly. Got the food in about 4 minutes. Got my pork chop fix. Recommended

I have frequent to A Chau long enough so I thought I should share some of their foods, and what I…read morethink about the restaurant overall. They are a Vietnamese restaurant run by the family (I think). At least I can kind of tell there is a husband and wife and sometime they have younger teenagers who could be their children helping out. If you agree by observing the customers you could tell if their foods are authentic to their culture or not. I usually see most are Asian eating here. They have the most fancy menu for a Vietnamese restaurant in the Twin Cities! Award given. Here are my stars rating for the variety of foods they offer: 7/10 Pho 9/10 Bun Bo Hue (Hue Style Pho, Spicy) 8/10 Egg Noodles Soup 9/10 Pork Chop Rice Platter (my favorite) I like the way they serve the rice platter which comes with a soup on the side. Asian style!

We've only had delivery and have loved it each time. We enjoy the egg rolls, spring rolls, lo mein…read more& fried rice. The chicken wings are SO good and they have the best hot and sour soup I've ever had. Generous portions.

A wonderfully weird and eclectic selection of shops to browse for a mall. Through thorough analysis…read moreof the cities though this place is by far the best when it comes to searching for blind boxes including the all famous Labubu and even some really fun Lafufus. A lot of the cart booths scattered throughout the mall sell replicas but they can be quite fun for designs and honestly a great place for any one who doesn't know the difference (for parents who are shopping for kids). For the authentic stuff there's the pan Asia center which has a whole section to pick from close to the mall entrance as well as a vendor at one of the repurposed jewelry cases who will let you swap. Another shop for authentics would be at Little Diva Hidden treasure which I've noticed, at least the last time I visited, has cheaper options. Besides this the mall also has a bargain bin store, a make your own teddy bear store (not that different from build a bear), a K-pop store, and several others. In the center atrium there are also usually some bounce houses that I always see kids enjoying. I think the point in coming here is to not expect a typical mall experience. If you do, you'll be met with disappointment. This mall has a place and is one to come to if you're looking for unique items you can't find easily elsewhere.

Major nostalgia as I visited here today considering this is a shopping mall I used to frequent in…read moremiddle school. While many former stores remain, many don't. The decline of shopping malls in general along with world news such as Claire's going bankrupt (as of August 2025 this location has 75% off for closing reasons), the downfall of the economy and inflation have all contributed to the current makeup here. I believe the Maplewood Mall is making space for entrepreneurs to take over varying shops as I did spot a nice handful. Contrary, the mall's buzz is dead and not as lively as I remember. Some things I do appreciate presently are the preservation of the carousel in the main space (it's gorgeous), Cinnabon is going strong and roughly 2-4 large spaces for kids to play. I am all about indoor spaces considering MN is a tough state to live in during the winter. Additionally, I adore the pockets of culture here from Pan Asian Center to smaller shops selling handmade goodies and the neat concept of the cotton candy cloud bar (how fun!). Overall, coming here to get steps in or explore won't leave you with stealing all your money. I'm glad the space is still getting used. Enjoy!!