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    Pho Tau Bay

    3.9 (268 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese
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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    I ordered #9, rice noodles with beef and veggies.
    Lisette F.

    Great food! The servers were helpful and kind. The food taste delicious and I love that you can customize it to your personal liking.

    48. Bun Bo Hue
    Nhi B.

    What a homey restaurant! From the authentic Vietnamese pho to crispy Imperial Egg Rolls, I highly recommend any of the appetizers to start. I also tried the Bun Bo and the flavor was just right with lots of meat and protein. The service was also super friendly.

    1. Pho Tau Bay Dac Biet  Spring Roll  G2. Banh Mi Thit Nguoi
    Elise L.

    Best pho in Minneapolis! We are regulars and are never disappointed in the service or the food. Our typical order includes a G2 banh mi, an order of the spring rolls, and two #1 pho. The broth in the pho is my favorite in the cities and I love the portion size. The peanut sauce that comes with the spring role is my favorite. And I think most of the banh mi sandwiches are delightful - we tend to mix it up on which one we order. Finishing it off with a tarp bubble tea is my favorite treat after the main corse :)

    14. Pho Seafood
    Leah T.

    Always been a huge fan of this hole in the wall pho place. I haven't been here in years but thought I'd give it a go. The food was not as good as I remembered, which made me very sad. My spring rolls seemed half the size I used to get in the past. I also ordered the seafood pho and the imitation crab was horrible. The service was also subpar. I waited over 30 minutes to be greeted. I don't know if I'll come back anytime soon with so many other options on Eat Street. The whole area is very scary so fair warning.

    Cyann L.

    Pho Tau Bay 1/5 Instagram @ xcyanneats Not my type of pho. Maybe I went on a wrong day, but it was pretty watered down. Had to use lots of the condiments to get the right taste, but the chili oil was pretty good kick. Eggs rolls was pretty good, it was pack with a fair amount of meat and veggies than noodles Service was really bad, no one came up to check on us and refill water. I asked for extra limes and they just never came back

    Dau hu xao bong cai xanh ($12.50). Broccoli & tofu stir fry, vegan by default. Not bad, not amazing. Pretty light and mild.
    Kedar D.

    Located at the dead-end of Nicollet behind the can't-be-killed Kmart, Pho Tau Bay is easy to miss since it's not in the heart of things. That said, it offers extensive vegetarian options (most of which are vegan by default) and really good vegan pho. We got the "ca ri dau hu" ($12.50) which is a creamy yellow coconut curry with potatoes, carrots and tofu. The dish is mild and not bursting with flavor, but it's not bad, either. The "dau hu xao bong cai xanh" ($12.50) is a simple, light stir-fry with tofu, carrots and broccoli. It won't wow you, but it's fresh and not heavy. The "banh mi dau hu" ($7) can be made vegan if you omit the butter and pate. I thought this was bland and less than the sum of its parts. The bread was passable, but the lack of seasoning to the tofu killed the dish. If you want the best vegan banh mi in town, head a flew blocks north to Lu's Sandwiches. Lastly, the "hu tieu nuoc chay" ($11) is essentially vegan pho and really damn good. It's hearty, fresh and deeply savory with an excellent broth. The interior of the restaurant is happily 1970s beige and brown with carpet and regulars. Make sure to stop by before it gets hipster-ified.

    Egg A1. Pork Eggroll - I'd get these again
    Margie A.

    My 1st time here over the weekend as I was checking out an exhibit at the Mia nearby with a group of 7. We needed a large enough restaurant for lunch so we wouldn't have to wait for a table. My friend suggested this place & said there was a large free parking lot which sealed the deal. Came here on a Saturday over lunch time. There was plenty of seating but we're also in pandemic-times so it didn't feel packed in there. THE SERVICE Overall, I can see how my experience would of been frustrating if I didn't have my friend who's been here multiple times with me. There's no sign indicating whether you should seat yourself or wait to be seated. My friend said we should wait by the booth-like massive counter for someone to seat us. This is the same counter you go to after your meal & tell them your table number. The table number was up on the wall above us so make sure to note that before paying. This restaurant requires you to be assertive lol. I made eye contact & waved down our server to order. When a few of us needed some to-go containers we just took them from behind a table. And like I said, when we were done, we didn't wait for anyone to bring us a bill. You just go to the front counter. For any newbies, if you follow this guide, you'll have no problems. I can see why service is common complaint in these Yelp reviews but went just fine for my first dining experience here. THE FOOD Ambiance of this place feels like a old school Asian mom & pop shop but don't matter since my food was awesome! Pro-tip is that the pork broth is much tastier than the beef broth. I tried my friend's beef pho & it was just ok. I got the #26 "Hu Tieu Mi Kho" which is served dry and then you add the broths to it. The one thing to beware of tho is that there's a shrimp in a fried dough that comes with the shell in it. I had to dissect it a bit & take that off before attempting to eat it again. I did try a bit of the other dishes & there's nothing more satisfying than knowing your dish is the tastiest at your table haha. The bahn mi two folks got looked great and they were pleasantly surprised that their bread was toasted. I liked the egg rolls here. I'd skip the boba tho. Wasn't bad, just not amazing. Overall, a few odd things about this place in but I would def come back here. And now with or without my friend to guide me.

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    I had great tasting food and That tea! Really enjoyed it! I'm looking forward to coming back again.

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    My favorite viet spot in the cities probably. Mi bho kho, the pho, the spring rolls, the bon Bo hue, all of its amazing

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    Such good pho, amazing broth. Great neighborhood institution that we love supporting.

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    The pho is really good. Quick service. Mom and pop shop setting. Prices are on the lower end.

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    Delicious, authentic and fresh Vietnamese food! Vegetables so fresh and tasty with lots of basil. Large portions and Friendly staff

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    Quang Restaurant - Pho with angus beef and meatballs - @rayz

    Quang Restaurant

    4.0(1.5k reviews)
    0.2 miWhittier
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    Fun fact: Quang is as old as I am, established in 1989 it's truly a childhood staple of mine. We…read moregrew up going here every Sunday after church so there's so much nostalgia coming here. We used to go when they were across the street in the small space. To me this is the OG Vietnamese place to recommend when people ask where to get great Vietnamese food. Food is always good and service is great. It has been a long time since I've been here and I'm glad to see they still have a lot of options available, even weekend specials. I had to taste the banh cuon since that is a weekend specials and not easily found in restaurants. It did not disappoint. The nuoc mam was perfect. Filling was good but I wish there were more fresh herbs for garnish. Bun Bo hue was filled with meat and protein!! I can't believe how much was in there. I normally don't like a ton of meat but this was so tender I ate it all. Pho was good. Broth had a strong star anise flavor but I like that. The mi hoanh ton soup was good but not the best. The wontons were huge! I appreciate the amount of protein in it. Cream cheese wontons flavor was good, wish there was more than 4 pieces per order though. Nem nuong serving size was pretty small. Wish we would've ordered the nem nuong spring rolls instead. Bubble tea tasted like strawberry milk, very sweet. Not my favorite but my daughter gave it 10/10. Salmon rice was good, we were able to add eggs for $4. The chili oil is very hot so be careful how much you add. 4% discount if you pay in cash. Gratuity added for parties of 5 or more. Easy to grab to go at the front if you are in a rush. We grabbed more to go after we ate too. The tri color dessert was ok, not my favorite but I liked the sweetness of the coconut milk in there. We grabbed a banh mi that was ready to go and that was good! Bread was crispy, but maybe too much bread ratio to filling. Banh bao was massive too, expensive for $8.

    Got a table right away on a Sunday for dinner…read more The cream cheese wontons came out quick and were hot, just lacked a little crisp. Lots of cream cheese ratio. Buon Bo Hue was spicy, had a good amount of meat. Pho broth was flavorful and passed for good pho. I hated the bowl, it is so narrow and you can barely fit any additional toppings. Nem Nuong was underwhelming, a lot smaller than expected. Banh Cuon is a weekend special. They were pretty thick and didn't absorb much of the sauce but had a good balance of filling and toppings. There was an automatic tip for a party of 5 and you save 4% if you pay in cash

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    HAI HAI - Bread pudding

    HAI HAI

    4.1(982 reviews)
    4.1 miNortheast
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    This place has a well-deserved reputation in the industry and to the community for its wonderful…read morefood and experience. Each dish was super flavorful and had a good amount of kick but not too much for the midwestern palate IMO. The Brussel sprouts and sweet potatoes were INCREDIBLE and I loved the beef rendang and fish sauce caramel pork were delicious too. Don't skip on the bread pudding for dessert. The only slight miss for me were the spring rolls but just due to personal preference. Highly recommend!

    This is a cool, casual spot for dining by yourself at the bar for happy hour or catching up with a…read moregroup of friends. The interior is going for pacific coastal vibes with fun colors, bountiful foliage and tiki decor. We started with the English Pea Wontons which provides a few bites of wontons soaked in the delicious Tom Kha coconut broth. Next, the Fried Brussel Sprouts with the sweet and savory dressing and pork belly is a new personal favorite take on the popular side dish. The Beef Rendang was a delightful mix of spice, herbs, coconut, and tamarind. The beef was tender and the broth was perfectly rich! The toasted coconut milkjam ice cream was an odd, crumbling, dry texture that was not enjoyable. Might be the worst dairy free ice cream I've had unfortunately. The service was very attentive, friendly and helpful and I'm excited to return!

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    My Huong Kitchen - Beef Pho (my fav), Shrimp Spring Rolls, Egg Roll & Pork Bun, Bao, & Tapioca. Everything was wrapped really good for takeout!

    My Huong Kitchen

    4.6(567 reviews)
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    Even today, I can't imagine chè đậu trắng Without my mom,…read morehaving half this dessert Milked in coconut cream with a faint Scent of its husk. One day And then for many other days, Tracy gave me this last course After my order, before I left.

    So I went to Eat Street to get lunch and Chinese groceries, and discovered that my go-tp Vietnamese…read moredive, Pho Tau Bay, is closed until fall due to construction. Well thinking I would go to Pho Hua instead, I pulled intonthe Shuang Hur Grocer's parking lot thinking I'd grab a few things before heading north on Eat Street. Then I saw signs on the Shuang Hur building for a (new to me) Vietnamese joint in the same building. Boy was I pleasantly surprised! My Huong is an 8-top hole in the wall across the parking lot from the rear of El Nuevo Mariachi Restaurant. The place is homely, small, but brightly lit and plenty of day light through the picture windows overlooking Eat Street. It's a big contrast to Pho 79 type places that are dim and short on ambience. The clientele shows. Instead of just a bunch of Asians throwing down Pho, it's a mix like you'd see at Quang or Eat Street Crossing. I was seated right away, was greeted by a cheery Vietnamese lady, and ordered Hu Tieu Bo Khu (Beef Stew Noodle Soup.) It was a dish I haven't seen before even though I have been to so many Vietnamese places (see my other reviews and lists.) The dish came very quickly, and I was shocked that they didn't bring it with a veggie plate. Oh well. Well the best way I could describe Hu Tieu Bo Khu, its basically a pot roast over noodles. So the beefy broth like a less spicey version of Bun Bo Hue, with flavors of lemongrass and star anise, nicely garnished already with what would have been on a veggie plate. The broth was delicious, slightly sweet with the carrots, and the beef was fall apart amazingly stewed with deep flavor. There were other menu items like Curry Chicken pho and a Stewed chicken rice dish I'd have to return and try!

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    The cozy dining area

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    Pho 79

    3.9(421 reviews)
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    After craving Pho for a long time, and not wanting to make the drive to Pho400, we decided to check…read moreout Pho 79. It's exactly what I'd expect out of a family-run neighborhood joint. No-frills, wood panels for days, and the "casual" service your get at the best asian restaurants. My wife got the pho she'd been craving and it was decent. There aren't any "great" pho places in MN so can't be too picky. The hot and sour soup was huge. The picture doesn't do it justice,. That's a serving spoon in the picture! It didn't have much tamarind, was a bit sweet, and an interesting choice of okra; some of which were a bit slimy (as okra can get). The tofu was perfectly fried and had a nice bouncy texture. I much prefer Thanh Luong's version but for the price it's definitely worth it. Overall it's a great value and I will always prefer mom-and-pop operations over the sterile, corporate "industrial chic", neon-sign spots that are all the rage.

    The sweet and sour soup was too sweet with not much tamarind flavor, the fish didn't have much…read moreflavor from the soup and needed some fish sauce for dipping. I was able to get what I needed to eat my food such as a bowl and the fish sauce. It's been awhile since we've been here and it's a lot quieter than before with only one section of the restaurant is being used. It was nice to be able to order my comfort food and service was good.

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    Catfish sweet and sour soup

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    Que Viet - Rice noodle bowl with the eggrolls. Requested mint be added but they only had basil.  Still good!

    Que Viet

    4.1(263 reviews)
    4.5 miNortheast
    $$

    Cute little place and bakery! I didn't have very much interaction with the waitress. She didn't say…read moremuch. Kept our drinks refilled and the food came out warm at least! Cream cheese puffs and egg rolls were amazing as always. I didn't love the sweet n sour chicken. Way too many peppers & pineapple in the sauce.

    This is my second time getting taking out from this location. There's lots of seatin available, ,…read morebut ironically I've yet to see anyone dining in. That said, I guess grabbing a table should be easy. It may even be easy snagging one of parking spots in the back (enter through alley). Otherwise there's street parking (on side streets). The two staff members working when I went were pretty welcoming and polite. One was packing up the takeout orders, which thankfully included mine. I don't know if it's due to what I order or the small quantity, but my food is always ready as soon as I arrive (within 15mins of ordering). The Egg Roll has been consistently good, crispy, and flavorful. No complaints there. This time I decide to try the cream cheese wontons. Very crispy, tasty, but a little low on filling. One major downside is they didn't serve it we that sweet sauce. They gave ample duck sauce packets, but I just ended up using the sweet and sour sauce that I have from Trader Joes. The wings were a disappointment. They're cooked hard, actually too hard. The skin was tight, the meat a bit dry, and the flavor bland. TBH, I think for the future I'll stick with the Egg Roll which can be ordered as two pcs or as one pc (1/2 order).

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