Simplee Pho

I've been craving good chow mein ever since my childhood spot in Burnsville closed. I'm so grateful…read morefor the helpful reviews on Yelp, as they led me to this gem. The restaurant was very clean, customer service was outstanding and the chicken chow mein was EXACTLY what I needed!!!! The egg rolls were delicious, but small. I wish I lived closer, but will definitely be stopping in when in the south metro!

Staff order taker was nice. Ordered lunch special Shrimp…read morewith mixed vegetables. I asked for water chestnuts to be left out. They were not. The fried rice with the entree had chicken, peas, carrots in it so definitely homemade but bland. Ordered 2 egg rolls. These were so small it was laughable. Obviously from frozen as they seemed pre-made. The lunch portion was enough food for 2 meals so good value. The lunch price included a can of pop. Fried rice had onions in it that I picked out. The reviews are good here. Maybe I ordered wrong. IDK. The cream cheese wontons were good. There does not appear to be a buffet. I probably won't return. Egg Roll king and Simplee Pho are much better. Also spouse's chow mein box was stapled shut. Staples should not be near food!depth. Spouse you usually likes bland, no spice food said it was bland.

Chicken chow mein

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East China

3.6(44 reviews)

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We love the food at Easter China. My husband is always hungry for their black pepper chicken and he…read morewasn't disappointed. Lots of chicken, onions and green peppers with light sauce.

I don't do reviews unless I had some exceptionally bad experience. I ordered sesame chicken and two…read morechicken fried rice, Ts was $40 and I swear to god they used uncle ben's mexican rice for the rice cause the taste of the rice was much closer to mexican restaurant rice than american-chinese food rice. Sesame chicken didn't taste right either but I can't lie I finished it out of spite cause I didn't want to let this place ruin my vibe. $40 for the food I got is absolutely insane, hibachi restaurant level prices at a budget chinese food restaurant, for public highschool lunchroom quality food. I'm damn near about to start protesting outside this place with a picket sign.

General Tsos and Singapore Chow Mei Fun

Old style pictures of food.

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We ordered to go

Satay 2 Go

4.5(235 reviews)

0.4 mi

So excited to try the food that I totally forgot to take pics! My friends and I tried the Malaysian…read morechicken satay skewers, mee goreng, and nasi goreng. Everything was packed with authentic flavors! We asked for hot sauce and boy was it spicy and delicious. It's a small restaurant with mostly takeout orders, I noticed. The staff was extremely busy keeping up with the orders and I definitely felt for them. We experienced a pretty long wait but didn't mind since they were very apologetic and even treated us to some refreshing watermelon for dessert, on the house. A much appreciated and thoughtful gesture! We also grabbed a Nutella bun from their bakery selection which was great snack for our long drive home.

Love seeing diversity of food and local small businesses in AV. Though "to go" is in the name, they…read moredo have 3 tables for dining in and had a high chair for toddlers. All the Malaysian dishes that we ordered were flavorful and authentic. They also served complimentary fruit at the end of the meal which was a pleasant surprise. They also have a few bakery items like custard buns, milk buns, curry buns etc that will only be available on the weekend starting June 2026. Prices for bakery items are slightly expensive for the size ($3.50), but I'll pay just to have easy access to it as there aren't any traditional Asian bakeries nearby.

Dining area/counter service

Combo Fried Rice

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Menu, july 2026

Egg Roll King

3.4(51 reviews)

0.5 mi

Their food is good and plentiful but I had severe GERD, reflux and heartburn after eating a small…read moreportion that lasted all night. The oil that the chicken was fried in may be bad. I unfortunately can not recommend or return. You have been warned.

Came here growing up my Most my life every single time it's…read morebeen amazing just had it tonight and the only good thing was the fortune cookie the rice was soggy the egg rolls you could taste the oil has been reused the sweet and sour pork was chewy and really doughy consistency would not recommend to anyone anymore

Lunch special Shrimo Lo mien with fried rice

Orange and sesame chicken and lo main. Heartburn

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Sesame chicken fried rice chicken stir fry

Dragon Star Buffet

4.2(97 reviews)

4.6 mi

Not often any buffet receives a full 5 stars. However, I think this place is well deserved as they…read morehave a huge assortment of everything and anything you'd expect from a Chinese buffet and more. The staff is always rotating and refreshing the food. Pretty decent assortment of sushi and seafood as well as always being clean! The price is up there (around $20/person) however much worse buffets charge $17... so this is actually a pretty decent deal all things considered.

Great spot for AYCE americanized asian food. Located in a strip mall, there is plenty of free…read moreparking available in a lot. You pay when you first arrive with cash or card (they only take visa and mastercard). Note that if you pay with a card and add a tip, they will just give you cash from the register for the tip amount to leave at your table when you leave. I would bring cash to tip your server with at your table. After paying, you can seat yourself anywhere and a server will come by and take your beverage order. The buffet includes unlimited soft drinks, drip coffee, and hot tea. Their Dr. Pepper is extra syrupy compared to normal fountain drinks, would recommend! Throughout the meal, the server will clear your empty plates and at the end of the meal they will drop off fortune cookies and towelettes. Crab days are Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays. During these days they serve lil crabs. There is also a build your own noodle station where you can choose your mix-ins and sauces, and they'll fry it up for you. The fried rice is solid and the garlic toast is shockingly really good. Food is pretty fresh and warm, and there are people constantly refilling trays and cleaning the buffet.

Buffet Área

Crabs

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Cam Ranh Bay

4.7(34 reviews)

4.6 mi

The food is amazing here. Regret not knowing this gem was in Eagan sooner! Staff was super friendly…read moreas well.

First time here since its opened. It's such a small place! I thought there would be more seating…read morebut there's only a few so it's more of a takeout place. They were super busy for takeout while we were there dining in. So don't plan on eating here if the tables are full. The food was hot!!! I love my food steaming hot! Flavors were great!! Pho was a bit sweet. I would pass on that next time. Chow fun was one of the best I've ever had. Lemongrass chicken was really good and not easily available at other places so I would go back just for that. Chicken wings were so hot and crispy! We ordered them spicy but they were not spicy. The sauce was more sweet and sour. Ask for chili oil but be careful and only use a little because that is spicy! They do not have tap water, bottles available for purchase.

Seating

Lunch special

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Spicy Shrimp Noodle (Hu Tieu Xao)

Golden Wok

2.4(85 reviews)

2.6 mi

First time here. I was leary about ordering when I first walked in. Very dumpy looking. Water on…read morethe floor, down the hall (I'm guessing toilet leak). In all fairness, when I was leaving, one of the workers was heading back with a mop and bucket. With all that said, I still wanted to try the food. I just changed my order from "eat in" to "to go". I ordered L4. Lunch special. Shrimp lo mean and paid the extra 50 cents for an egg roll. The egg roll was tasty, especially for 50 cents. The lo main was very good tasting. The shrimp were small but plentiful. I have to agree with a previous review, the chicken rice definitely tastes like something out of a box. Nothing I would call a fried rice. The portion was plentiful, especially since this was a lunch special. If you can overlook the overall shape of the restaurant and the chicken fried rice, it's not bad.

This is our go to Chinese place for lunch orders. They are close by and it's quick! It's not the…read morebest but it's good enough for when you are craving Chinese food. We've tried a few different items here multiple times and it's always decent. My coworker thinks it's the best around here, you do have to go out farther for more authentic Asian food. The portions are big for me but I tend to not eat a lot but I will have multiple meals with this. It's a good deal for $10. You can pick from an appetizer and what rice you want. I like the amount of sweet and sour sauce they give you for your chicken!

Water on the floor.

Shrimp used in the Lo Mein dish.

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Panda Express

2.9(48 reviews)

0.8 mi

YUMMY! This location is a typical Panda Express location so nothing phenomenal but it's pretty good…read moreChinese food. I've dine here many times with my family and always loved their fresh ingredients and hot servings. It's always busy but nothing crazy. Yeah, it's fast food Chinese food but it's still delicious. The staff are always friendly and courteous and service was wonderful. At times you might have to wait in a long line or food but well worth it.

It was 10:26 4 minutes before closing we got in and they gave us warm smiles and didn't even seem…read moremad, two other restaurants did not do great before this and my sister was upset. She was famished. We are so thankful that they weren't mad or even showed the slightest hint of annoyance it really warmed our hearts. Specifically the sweet old Asian lady whose kindness rubbed off on us after two bad experiences. She served us with a big smile and I unfortunately did not catch her name but we wish her the greatest.

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Chinese Gourmet Restaurant

3.5(48 reviews)

5.0 mi

I recently ordered some takeout from this restaurant (pork egg rolls, moo goo gai pan, and sweet &…read moresour chicken). Overall, the food was great! I really liked the egg rolls -- you can tell they are made in house. They're chocked full of ingredients and are a good size. The moo goo gai pan had good amount of both chicken and vegetables. The sweet & sour chicken was tasty. There were large pieces of breaded white meat chicken already doused in sauce. I prefer my dish that way -- I don't like when the sauce is on the side. The dish also included vegetables. I ordered via their website and scheduled a pick up -- the order was ready on time. I would recommend if you're looking for some decent Chinese food in the Burnsville area.

Tiger pork is my go to! Tried a few other dishes today and will definitely be back for more. Good…read moreold traditional Chinese American food.

Good beed lo mein

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Good sesame wings

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Krista D.

Elite 26

147

3 months ago

Simplee Pho is definitely one of those hidden gems in Apple Valley! We stopped by around 6 p.m. on a Saturday and were pleasantly surprised by how quickly we were seated. Our server took our order right away, and our food came out surprisingly fast, especially considering it was dinner time. I ordered the steak and meatball pho, and I thought it was an excellent value for the price. The portion was generous, with plenty of rich, savory broth, lots of noodles, and a good amount of tender beef and meatballs. The broth was flavorful without being overly salty, and the meat was well seasoned. It was the kind of comforting meal that leaves you full without feeling overly heavy. While I stuck with the pho this visit, several other dishes on the menu caught my eye, so I'll definitely be back to try more. The restaurant itself is clean and spacious, with plenty of seating, and parking was plentiful and easy to find. Between the fast service, generous portions, and delicious food, it's easy to see why this spot has such a loyal following. If you're looking for a satisfying bowl of pho in the south metro, Simplee Pho is absolutely worth checking out. read more

Wendy L.

6 years ago

We enjoy Pho a minimum of twice a week. On a good week, every other day. This is the worst place in the Twin cities/Rochester, MN region that we've had to date. YOU DO NOT PUT ANYTHING IN THE BROTH FOR TAKE OUT!!!!! They put all of the severely lacking supply of veggies and herbs in the broth ... including! ... slimy CANNED MUSHROOMS!!!! There weren't enough veggies in this vegetarian pho to fill half of my very small female hand!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! RIPE OFF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NEVER.....NEVER.....NEVER AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Pho Everest is just a few blocks away from this place. I wish we had known that. SOOOOOOOO much better than this place. read more

Claire C.

10 years ago

I work across the street and decided to try this place out after it changed hands/ownership. I ordered the chicken with mixed vegetables lunch special. I never leave Yelp reviews, but couldn't even get through my lunch and decided I needed to. Basically, the brown sauce and vegetable are soggy and gross and flavorless. It actually reminds me of chop suey. The old place had nice fresh clean veggies. This place uses a frozen/canned vegetable slop. Not sure I will try anything else there, but perhaps the soup is better. Otherwise, their "Chinese" food suuuuucckkksss... I want my $$ back. read more

Dale G.

9 years ago

What a wonderful addition to Asian restaurants in Apple Valley. With a variety of choices, Simplee Pho is without a doubt, the BEST. The restaurant is operated by Lauren and her family. This is one of those places you'll immediately feel like family too! We've been to Simplee Pho twice now and absolutely LOVE everything we've tried including their soups, homemade egg rolls, lo main, yummy egg foo young, pork chop and lets not forget the cream cheese wontons. Excellent. We HIGHLY recommend Simplee Pho, our newest FAVORITE restaurant! read more

Robert E.

8 years ago

Service was terrible. They have kids running the front desk answering the phone, waiting tables and cleaning the back kitchen. The little boy wasn't more than 10 years old. The older woman came out from the kitchen when he didn't know how to take my order. I waited for 20 mins for my food and they didn't even give me a glass of water. read more

Ngoc N.

7 years ago

I love this place, my son can has pho at this place every single day if I take him. They have a lots of good foods. Good service and very quick. Highly recommended this place for every time you hungry and want to have pho. read more

Andrew L.

9 years ago

Fantastic food, definitely raised my standard for "good food" and value. I only hope to wait less next time! If you're a regular visitor, you will really get to know the people around. read more

Jennie G.

2 years ago

Pho lover? This place is a must-try. Authentic options at a very reasonable prices. Plus, the they have the friendliest staff of earth!

Angel W.

6 years ago

Tried the Pad Thai here yesterday,. One of the best Asian restaurant un MN. I would recommend this place to my friends.

Maithao L.

9 years ago

The wait was too long and all we ordered was pho, when that's suppose to be their specialty! Almost a 30 minutes wait!

Linda E.

9 years ago

Very disappointed. China Hut was much much better. Should change it back. Including the people who work there. read more

Angela M W.

5 years ago

Just really really really good! We are never disappointed by our order- the food is excellent!

Amy Z.

6 years ago

Favorite place food is amazing fresh very clean service was excellent I love going here

L I.

5 years ago

Great place easy to get to and many delicious offerings. Definitely worth trying !!!

Binh L.

5 years ago

Great food. Nice people. I've never been disappointed. Love and very highly recommend.

Mark D.

3 years ago

Friendly service, exhaustive menu and always satisfied after a meal here.

Tondy ..

6 years ago

Go there. Get the delicious food. Enjoy. read more

Simplee Pho - vietnamese - Updated September 2026

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