The Pad Thai is very good, I highly recommend it! Friendly staff as well- the place is kinda dark…read moreinside but it's cute

Dang, it smelled so good I just dug in and forgot to take a picture until it was almost gone!…read more The waitress was very nice and efficient.

Cambo Flare is a hidden gem in Big Lake!…read more Since we visited last, they have changed up their dining experience, but we enjoyed it! You scan the QR code at your table, order online, pay online and someone delivers all items (to your table) in takeout containers. Even with this updated experience, without "wait staff", everyone was helpful and attentive. The signature sticks, with the yum-yum sauce, has to be my personal favorite. You have to be so careful not to fill up on their delicious wontons and purple egg rolls (appetizers!) The restaurant and restrooms are clean and welcoming - nothing fancy, just what you would expect for small town dining! It looks like they host local musicians from time to time. The owner was working alongside his team and so friendly! He often treats his customers to his signature sweet wontons (secret flavors!) Our only complaint, and this comes paired with a picky eater. The description of their dishes doesn't necessarily disclose all vegetables/ingredients used. So, some surprises were had! It was delicious and a very minor complaint! We can't wait to visit again!

If your looking for great Asian food, you need to go here. It's a mash up of cultures, but in the…read morebest possible way. The chicken and beef sticks are great. The Viking egg rolls are very tasty. The staff is very friendly, if a bit light. (It's a challenge right now to have a full staff at almost every food establishment.). So be patient, it WILL be worth it.

Hong Thai delivers some real highs, with a few misses along the way…read more The vegetable soup was excellent, fresh, clean, and comforting, with vegetables that tasted bright and just prepared. The egg rolls were a standout as well: crispy, well-seasoned, and genuinely memorable. The spicy fried rice with basil, however, fell short. While the vegetables were fresh and well-cooked, the dish lacked the spice and flavor I was expecting. It felt mild and underwhelming compared to how promising it sounded on the menu. Service was fine, nothing exceptional, but no major issues and the ambiance is what you'd expect from a local Thai spot: casual, comfortable, and straightforward.

We went back (again) today. Friendliest service and food remains delicious. We tried a couple of…read morenew to us dishes including the drunken noodles and a coconut curry spin on pad Thai - both were wonderful. They had takeout going pretty steadily. We are going to try another curry next time or maybe a soup. They have one of my favorite peanut sauces too!

Good place. Good food. Service is pretty slow, especially on weekends. But I would go back.read more

I had the Thai basil noodles nice quiet atmosphere, clean, not wobbly tables, a queer inclusive…read morespace, prompt service, what's not to like?

The staff at Lotus are so friendly and wonderful! We felt so welcomed and cared for…read more The food is SO good and comforting. Growing up in a Vietnamese household I was craving a bowl of Bun Rieu and the Lotus did not disappoint! Every spoon full was delicious warmth for my soul! My fiance really enjoyed the Banh Mi sandwich. The restaurant is super quaint, clean and cozy! I highly recommend.

I had lunchan the Lotus in Maple Grove With friends. I had…read morethe walnut shrimp with white rice. The portions perfect for lunch. The service was great food was hot and fresh. I give them 4 stars. Note that a party of 5 or more there is a added fee of 18%

Service: Decent but short staffed Ambiance: Odd black diner…read morelook with metal cups which is a tad weird but the lack of people makes it nice and calm. Food: Springrolls are ok with a not great sauce, pineapple fried rice was ok but the pineapple was not good at all, The Pho King Good was great and while not being top tier it was very filling with a good broth.

Visited 8/16/25. Really fun place and they accommodated a really large group of us which I greatly…read moreappreciated. We started out with cream cheese puffs and egg rolls. The cream cheese puffs were decent but if picking between them I would definitely recommend the egg rolls. These had so much flavor and I loved them. For dinner I got the drunken noodles which I also enjoyed. Lots of flavor and fun vegetables throughout. Would order again. The only slight let down was on the rice dishes, as they would've tasted better with sticky rice or sushi rice! Still really tasty place!

Delicious food, nice atmosphere and friendly service. We loved the shrimp spring rolls to begin…read morewith sweet chili sauce & peanut sauce. The pad thai was fabulous and my husband enjoyed his red coconut curry dish. I ordered mine a 1 out of 5 for spiciness and it was perfect. My husband loves the heat, and thought his 2 out of 5 was perfect. He was given some hot chili spice to add if desired, but he said it was perfect as is. Our friends chose the "drunken noodles" entree and pineapple fried rice. They loved their dishes too. The family that owns this restaurant and works here as chefs & servers deserve our business! We'll be back for sure.

We live in the area and were really craving pho. We typically go to Pho & Boat Noodle because it…read moreconsistently satisfies that craving, but since we didn't feel like driving 30 minutes, we decided to give this place a try since it was closer. We arrived a little after opening time and were seated right away, but it took a little over 45 minutes before our food arrived, which felt quite long considering it wasn't very busy yet. We started with the egg rolls. They were plated nicely and looked appealing when they came out. The rolls themselves were loosely wrapped, which made the wrappers a bit soggy rather than crispy, but the flavor of the filling was actually quite good. We also ordered sticky rice, which unfortunately was not sticky at all. It had more of a regular rice texture. I'm not sure if this is a different preparation style compared to traditional sticky rice I'm used to, but it wasn't what I expected. We also ordered the sticky rice to go with the beef namtok, but it came out with the egg rolls instead of with the entrée, which felt a bit odd timing-wise. The pho boat noodle was the highlight of the meal--9/10. The broth had good depth of flavor and the dish overall was satisfying. One thing that would elevate the experience is having condiments and herbs readily available, such as fresh basil, lime, and bean sprouts served on the side so customers can add them to their preference rather than having them already mixed in. The beef namtok, however, was disappointing--2/10. The flavor profile itself was there, but the beef was very tough and tasted boiled. Traditionally, namtok that I've had is grilled and thinly sliced, which gives it a smoky flavor and more tender texture with the seasoning absorbing into the meat. This version didn't quite deliver that same experience. Overall, the meal wasn't terrible, but there are definitely areas that could be improved. The staff and owner were extremely friendly and welcoming, which we really appreciated. I would also love to see the atmosphere better reflect the style of food being served, as that can really enhance the overall dining experience.

I have never dined in but I always get to go. I popped in last week while in the area, so it had…read morebeen some time since I had dined from here. Whoever i speak to to place my order & who i pick it from are always friendly. It is a cute location so maybe i should dine in...at least once? Last week i opted for the Thai Peanut chicken...it was delicious! I only ate about 1/3 of it so it was just as tasty several hours later for dinner. Thanks Ginger Cafe for the consistently delicious food & friendly service!

I liked it slightly better when it first opened but it is still a great place to get Thai food. The…read morefood was great and I love basil. My wife regrets getting Thai style egg foo young rather than Chinese but I knew she would. I regret not buying a 2nd order to take home. I don't like this new thing of encouraging paying with your phone. In this case using a QR code on the bill. There was no way to leave a tip but maybe that is a good thing. We left a cash tip but that wouldn't always be an option.

We were super excited to hear about this Thai restaurant when they first opened up last year. We…read morestopped in to try it during their first soft opening with high hopes. However, because they were still getting things ready and may have not been fully prepared for what to expect, sadly it didn't quite hit the mark for us. Fast forward a year later, we gave them another try. The decor had drastically changed. Let me break this down a bit. The restaurant was filled with mismatched decor and some side activities - jewelery sales, knick knacks of sorts, random grocery items, etc. It gave a vibe of too much clutter. The ambience was a mixture of country, sprinkled with some Asian flare, and a hint of class trying to break through. It felt like too much focused on side items versus focusing on the marvel and delight of showcasing real authentic Thai food cuisine. Which brings us to the food. This was also a mixture of East meets West cuisine - a wide variety of American and Asian options. We had tried appetizers and a few main dishes to get the full experience. We had the sampler appetizers - eggrolls (decent, a bit greasy), the cheese wontons ( good), and jalapeno wontons (different and very good). We had the drunken noodles - it was packed with good vegetables, good texture and consistency, but lacked the flavor I was expecting. It was bland and too simple. The other entree we had was the Beef Laab/Salad. The flavor was interesting - it had more of a fusion flare taste versus the authentic Thai Laab flavoring I was expecting. Also, laab should always be eaten with sticky rice and we were quite disappointed they did not have that as an option. Lastly, we had the Papaya Salad. This is a staple dish and tradition of Thai cuisine. It's tricky to perfect the right mixture of ingredients with the right amount of flavoring. There are also two ways to prepare it-the Laotian way or the Thai way. We asked for the Thai way. It was not as flavorful or spicy as we had expected...yet another dish quite bland. The overall presentation of the entrees were beautiful and it had wonderful ingredients, but it just lacked the flavor of true authentic Thai cuisine. The service was friendly. Our server was very nice and personable. He made the overall experience much nicer and more enjoyable. This place is worth a try as everyone has different opinions and taste buds. Try it for yourself and see what you think!

Awesome pad Thai with shrimp and shrimp tom yum noodles! We also tried her signature Keziah beer on…read moretap. It's a refreshing light beer that Keziah personal creation. Definitely will be back