The Lava Kitchen has nailed every single dish on spot…read more Steam rolls texture was sticky and didn't fall apart. Not only that but the meat portions were amazing. Same with the egg rolls, lots of meat and veggies! Kapoon is for those who like it creamier w/ coconut and it is delicious. My grandmother was surprised how much meat they added. Could use more veggies though, but this is based on personal preference Space is small but fits a big family if you're planning to visit! Service was quick and will be back again

Waiter did take a little long to take order and it was a little while for the food to come out…read more (Made sense since the food comes out hot & fresh) BUT the steam rolls were so delicious and filled with a generous amount of meat. The steam roll peanut sauce was not good, the one from golden harvest is 10/10!! The kra pao was very delicious, got a 3/5 spicy and it wasn't spicy, but it was still very good. S/o ordered pho and it was neutral like any other pho, egg rolls weren't the best, very bland.

We were in town and decided to stop in. From the outside the restaurant looked little but don't let…read morethat fool your taste buds. There were a great variety of delicious sushi, Chinese and southeast Asian dishes, enough to please everyone in your groups palette. The restaurant is really busy, we also saw lots of food order pick up's. The service was great even for our party of 10, which we called ahead and made reservations for. We had the pleasure of meeting the 2 brothers that owned the restaurant, Teng Ly who is the chef & Futchy Ly who is the sushi chef. They are really great, hard working & wonderful people! The portions are pretty big so pricing is fair. The entree's are served family style. The flavors of the food were big and on point and you will go home stuffed. We ordered a lot more entrees but the food was so delicious, I didn't get a chance to take a picture of them before they got devoured! Everything was perfect, our party was pleased. We will definitely be stopping in every time we can, when we are in town.

My friend and I haven't been here since the new ownership-- Also wanted to support local immigrant…read moreowned businesses, we got pho and sushi. The pho could use a lot of work, there was not much of a taste there. We had to adjust it to make it work. As well as the meat portion it was small for what we had. Sushi on the other hand was amazing! Only con was the rice, but the fish combination was fantastic! Service was great, they checked up on us and filled up water, and offer complimentary pork grinds

Decided to have lunch out today and settled on the Orchid Restaurant…read more I had the house fried rice (Orchid Fried rice). We started with fresh spring rolls Made to order. The fried rice came with chicken, crab, and shrimp. You know all the good stuff. They do have lunch specials. If that is what you want. I give them 5 stars. Food was fresh and hot vary tasty, fast service all the thing you look for in a restaurant.

Food, service and ambiance are great. Sometimes it's difficult to get a table so we like to visit…read moreearly. They also have a great gluten free menu! Check out the sesame beef skewers, honey walnut shrimp, Szechuan chicken, & Vietnamese salad!

Don't know how this place is a four star we ordered chow main and orange chicken both so bad we…read morecouldn't eat them never go back

Worst chinese ive ever had. Ordered general tso's chicken and was so watery it was basically soup…read more Chicken was dry and old. Lee ann chin is so much better and thats saying something...

Tasty Viet- Chinese restaurant. Stopped by here for dinner to catch up with a friend. The…read morerestaurant is standalone with plenty of parking. We walked in and sat wherever you'd like. The chairs and tables were the type you'd expect at a Vietnamese restaurant; iykyk. The guy was prompt and brought our menus which was pretty slim being a double sided landscaped. More a Chinese restaurant than Viet, but it did have a section for Bun and Pho. Entree: Kung Pao Chicken It was tasty, the brown sauce was fairly generic, but in a good way. Like you'd want the consistency in a neighborhood restaurant, but you wouldn't drive out your way to get it. The chicken could use a bit more quality control since there were some grizzly pieces, but not enough to ruin the meal. The vegetables had a good crunch and were expected in a kung pao dish; carrots, onion, celery, peanuts. The portion was generous enough for leftovers or one very hungry adult male.

I LOVED Ha Long Bay for YEARS! Best Pho I've ever had. Told my whole family about them and they…read morebecame regular customers as well. I ordered food online from them recently (administered thru GrubHub) and when I went to pick it up, there was a sign saying they were closed due to a sudden family emergency. I sincerely hope all is well for them. However, I didn't receive any food on a $55 order. As it was over the weekend, my wife called on Monday asking for a refund as we had given them a decent amount of money for us, but received nothing in return. The person she spoke to told us there was no manager who had access to the GrubHub account, but took our information and promised to resolve it. No answer as of today (Thursday) so I stopped in in-person. I was initially offered a cash refund. Until the person on duty spoke to the manager by phone. He told her it was a GrubHub problem and they couldn't refund money on a credit card purchase. So that was it. thanks for the money, now go away, not our problem. I reached out to GrubHub by chat and was told they couldn't find my order and therefore, wouldn't be offering a refund either. (that's a whole other story.) GrubHub later called back and said, still no refund, but the merchant was willing to offer a 10% discount on my next order. Huh?! I just gave you $55 you refused to give me back for giving me nothing! there isn't going to BE a next order from me, and likely the remainder of my family. I realize it's two entirely different groups saying it's the other one's problem. but Ha Long Bay ALWAYS had the option of doing right by their customers, regardless of who was at fault technically. But they chose not to. And when I called Ha Long Bay 45 minutes before their stated close time to give them one more chance, it went to voice mail. So, I guess I'm looking for a new place for great Pho.

I used to come here all the time when I lived in town, and I was excited to give it a shot after…read morebeing away for a few years. I popped in on a Tuesday night and there was a decent line. They seemed to be a little short staffed, but the employee behind the counter was very nice and did apologize for the wait and was working hard to move people through as quickly as possible. I noticed they no longer had the oyster wings I used to love, but I grabbed the orange chicken and asian noodles. They weren't bad, but I was disappointed that it wasn't as good as it used to be. The noodles were very soy sauced this time, and the chicken wasn't crispy under the sauce. I may give it another try in the future but I would hope they'd bring back the wings.

My family enjoys the Peking Chicken. My husband and I get the Chin Dynasty but double the Peking…read moreChicken instead of 2 different entrees. I have never seen such a chincy portion when ordering double. Very disappointed.

Love their party tray lo mein, chicken wings and cheese wontons! Also you can't beat their lunch…read morespecial combo price anywhere! Really short staffed so be prepared to wait a little but always best to call ahead. Take out only and the walk in area is small.

I would recommend this place only if it's convenient, not worth bypassing any other nearby…read morerestaurants. Got fried rice, sesame chicken, broccoli beef, egg foo young (?), and some egg rolls. All were fine. Ended up being almost $90. Portions were decent - not outstanding. Service could use some work - didn't ask for name or number when wife ordered and since I was picking up for my wife I didn't know exactly what was ordered which was the only way for the lady to identify my order. If you're there at the same time as anyone else, there is no where to wait except outside. The pick up area is the size of a phone booth, inside is closed so pick up only.

I came here a while ago and remembered liking the pho, so I came back. It did not disappoint! I…read moreknow it doesn't say it's a Viet restaurant, but it's definitely one of my top pho spots. I did try the cheese Wontons too, and appreciated that they were of the smaller variety. The ambiance feels like what I used to see in old movies for a Chinese restaurant, and I really enjoy that. Service was very good, everyone was very nice and attentive.

China Chef is one of those neighborhood spots you can always count on. The food is consistently…read moredelicious--the hot and sour soup is perfectly balanced, the orange chicken is crispy with just the right amount of tangy sweetness, and the chicken lo mein is hearty and flavorful. Portions are generous, prices are fair, and the staff is welcoming every time. It's casual, comfortable, and feels like part of the community. Whether you're grabbing takeout or sitting down for a meal, you'll leave satisfied. And if you like your food with a kick, just ask your server--they can make it extra spicy. A true St. Paul staple.

I have come here more often than I probably normally would because it's my cousin's favorite place…read moreto eat and whenever it's his choice, this is what he chooses. Wide selection that includes a good salad bar and plenty of solid Asian staples like fried rice, potstickers, a variety of stir-fry meat & veggie dishes, and plenty of other similar offerings. What sets them apart is the well-attended sushi station that is included in the buffet. I don't eat sushi so I can't review it from experience, but it always looks like they know what they're doing over there. Honestly when I'm here, I fill up on the rice and noodle dishes, and the potstickers. Those simple dishes are done right. I think the price is fair for what you get. I never mind when my cousin makes us come here.

Average today for lunch. Standard buffet dishes. Nothing stood out, less interesting items today…read moreas i remembered. New dish double cook pork, is ok. Still good sushi. Loving the hmong style pepper; very spicy. Drink included in price about twenty bucks w tip. Nice to see always alot of folks here...