Five star food! Five star service! The fact that this hidden gem is located in an old train car…read morenever gets old! The dining room is always a pleasure to visit. The chef is so talented and the menu changes every season! Now that shows how talented this Chef truly is! Ambiance is cozy, friendly and a delicious meal that makes you want to go back over and over again! Oh! Did I mention the unique cocktails?

I really enjoyed my Com Sa Mi Da Ramen; it was a mix of spicy and sweet. The broth was flavorful…read moreand vegetables were fresh. I wished they added more bean sprouts, but overall the vegetables complemented the broth well. Chicken was also tender and poached egg was good. Shoyu broth was okay. The more we drank the soup, the more we got tired of it. Overall, they had interesting selection of ramen. But, there was no appetizer except for maybe cucumber salad and ssam (stuffed lettuce). They seemed to have a variety of alcoholic drinks. Service was REALLY slow. There were only two servers working on a Friday evening and they didn't check in on us until it was time for a bill. Where we sat was a little dark and hallways were narrow.

A gem of a find in St. Paul! I'm guessing this is popular among locals too. I have no Russian food…read morewhere I live, so was immediately intrigued and wanted to try. Such a cute, cozy and divey place. The bar is adorable. You can definitely tell this is family owned. Our server was fantastic and very obviously Russian. We tried all the food--from the garden salad with the sunflower vinaigrette to pickled vegetables, borscht and the homemade dumplings. I'm not typically a huge cabbage person, but the borscht was really good. And the homemade dumplings--you won't be displeased. Ask for the chili vinegar to kick them up a notch. Everything was so good, fresh, and priced well. The drinks---way too many fun options with house infused vodkas to choose from. It was too early for a vodka flight, but I'm sure that's a fun adventure. Next time. I ordered a martini that had chocolate and pepper infused vodkas (Red October)---so strong unique and flavorful. I believe I also did the Alexander Palmer. I could have tried almost every drink on the menu. I cannot wait to come back when in MN.

Not that this place needs another five-star review, but from the second we walked in, we were…read moregreeted and joked with like family. We decided to come here for our anniversary lunch and made a reservation in advance. We started with an appetizer and some borscht. I make a mean borscht myself using veggies from my garden, but I figured a little outside inspiration could only help improve my recipe. I also ordered the Ivan the Terrible Martini, which has sambuca in it. Truly such a unique, delicious, and STRONG drink. Our entrées were perfectly portioned. I had the Siberian pelmeni, which I still think about to this day. Pairing those little dumplings with sour cream and vinegar has my mouth watering just writing this. After one more martini, we called it and headed out to enjoy the rest of our anniversary. We found street parking and walked a little ways to get there. Such a friendly, warm environment with delicious food that manages to feel both hearty and elevated.

I ordered the regular size bun bo hue $14? Wontons $9 and my friend got P1 Pho w all the toppings…read more The portions are huge with a lot of meat. Cream cheese wontons were crunchy and full of filling with the super delicious sweet sour sauce. Everything was soo GOOD. I highly recommend if you haven't checked out this dime of a place. I broke my limeade drink by piercing the straw through it too hard and the server immediately came to my table and replaced my drink without even me asking. So GREAT and QUICK service. My first time here and it did not disappoint. I will be back to try other dishes, or maybe the bun bo hue again bc it was unforgettable. The spicy meaty broth. The tender faking off the bones meat chunks. I loved and devoured the noodle soup as fast as I could. 10/10 highly recommend!!!

Our friends recommended this place to us, and we finally made it. The service was really friendly…read moreand helpful. We mostly had Pho Tai and some egg rolls. It was soo good! The restaurant was larger than I expected and could easily fit a larger group. We will certainly come back when we are in the area!

My personal favorite pho on University, where there are dozens of choices available. Broth is clear…read moreand clean tasting with plenty of warm spices. Proteins all served at correct doneness in the Pho Dac Biet so you get the tougher cuts well done and rendered and the thin steak raw so it cooks in the broth. Great side accompaniments, Thai basil still on the stalk and living, fresh bean sprouts, Sri Racha and chiles in oil depending on your tastes, squirt bottle of hoisin. The only tiny nitpick I have is I wish they had bigger spoons available for those of us who like to mix sauces and soup in the spoon instead of muddying up the bowl. Also Vietnamese coffee is prepared old fashioned, not in a boba cup where you can't tell if it was made just now or weeks ago. Great service. This is a tiny little joint which is exactly what you expect from a world class Pho place.

I gave Trieu Chau another try…read more I got the pho tai gan. I prefer savory pho, and their broth was sweet so I added in a lot of sriracha and fish sauce. I liked it much more. The flank steak was good and the tendons were very chewy and tough. I couldn't eat any of the them, unfortunately. The service was good and I like how it's a mom and pop restaurant. I just don't like Viet food sweet unless it's dessert.

Nice cozy restaurant on university. Staff was very friendly and attentive. Apps were amazing,…read moretakoyakis were crispy and moist. Short ribs, jalapeno poppers, all the apps were great. Happy hour pricing was very fair. Great place to hang for drinks. Would like to see ramen be richer in flavor. Felt like too much water was added to the broth. Noodles and meats were good. Willing to try again.

Parking was good! We got there around 7:15, and it wasn't packed! But, it got really crowded around…read more7:30. Service was fast and vibes are cool! Prices are really good, but the lower cost may have reflected the quality of the food. The vegetarian ramen didn't come with eggs or tofu, so you'd just be eating carbs. The broth is also below mid and would not get it again. My boyfriend got the crispy chicken ramen and he really liked the chicken. But, he thought it was very bland overall. Lots of happy hour items at a favorable price. Overall, it's a decent choice if you are on a budget!

This was my first time visiting St. Paul, and made it a mission to eat here, and I'm really glad I…read moredid. I ordered their Somlaw Koa Kou and it was delicious (menu item #45A). If you're looking to try a dish that is uniquely Khmer, this soup is one of them. The soup has flavors from roasted rice and kreung, a fragrant blend of lemongrass, makrut lime leaves, garlic, galangal, tumeric. Cheng Heng's version had green beans, round green eggplants, spinach, young papaya, and kabocha squash, plus a protein choice (I chose chicken). The somlaw was hearty, and very filling. The portion was more than enough to share. I can imagine myself ordering this on a cold winter evening. Their menu was full of amazing Cambodian dishes, but unfortunately, I was one, otherwise I would have ordered other items like the Somlaw Machu Kreung, and Somlaw Machu Angkor as well. I would love to return but with company, so I can taste more of their dishes.

This was my first time trying Cambodian food - everything here was so good and affordable!…read more Spring rolls were only $4.95 and really good - they had chicken, shrimp, and a variety of herbs inside. Chive cakes had a nice chewy texture inside and crispy outside from being fried. The noodle soup bowls here are a great portion size... they range from regular-L-XL. Regular was a good size for my friend and I, especially when combined with our apps. The roasted chicken was tender and had really good flavor and color. Both noodle soup broths are on the sweeter side. Overall would highly recommend this spot to anyone looking to try Cambodian food for the price, quality, and portion size.

A little different, but that's a good thing. The chef clearly takes pride in his recipes, which are…read morenot the usual in all cases. I had the Pad See Ew and my friend had the red curry. Both were very good. and my friend had the curry. Both were very good. I like my Pad See Ew dark, with plenty of sauce and a little extra time in the wok, to allow things to caramelize. The chef actually came out to my table, to explain his take on the dish and his 10 ingredient recipe, explaining why his ingredients are more healthy (less soy sauces) and therefore couldn't be made darker. Impressed, I said, go ahead. It turned out to be different than my normal preference, but it was excellent. Spring rolls were fresh, and the accompanying sauce was good. I sampled my friend's curry, and it was also very good. Recommend the place highly, based on the pride the chef takes in his recipes and his work.

This is a gem of a place that we've been to several times…read more Ambience: clean, cozy, comfortable indoors. During summer months, there is small patio for outdoor dining. Service: friendly, prompt, and accurate Food: We have tried many dishes here, and everything is really good. Flavors are authentic and fragrant. Super fresh. We would come back for sure.

Ho Fan is a fast, friendly, above-average Chinese and Vietnamese spot in the St. Paul skyway…read more They have a variety of vegetarian dishes, all of which are vegan by default. You can't go wrong with any option, but l liked the tofu with broccoli, and the tofu with black beans ($10 for a lunch special). You get a large heaping of the dish over a couple pounds of white rice. If Ho Fan had more noodle dishes or banh mi, I'd be there all the time. As it stands, this is one of the best spots to get an office-worker lunch in the St. Paul skyway.

Ho Fan was a decent experience, we grabbed lunch one day to go. Pretty long line so figured it…read morewould be really good. It was okay. They were out of a lot of options as well which didn't help but what we did get was just very run of the mill Asian food. Staff was friendly enough just not super helpful with what was available or not. Waited extra for the Lo mein noodles just didn't have any flavor. Generals chicken was solid. Would maybe try again if they had more options available. Good prices and a ton of food just not great quality and lacked flavor depth.

Service was good and friendly…read more Food came out so hot and fresh. Forgot to take a photo of the nam khao. Food runs slightly sweet but soooooo good and authentic. Drinks were too sweet but I added water and it was fine! Pork pineapple fried rice hit the spot. Smokey. The bites with onion was amazing. Stuffed chicken was really good. Sizeable and shareable. No need for the pineapple garnishment. Would have preferred a different sauce. Papaya lao style was so good. The fermented paste was strong. Loved the Jerky. Nam khao 10/10 crispy. Perfect. Balanced. Will return

I came here with a friend for my first lunch in downtown St. Paul. It was a cute restaurant and…read moreservice was nice but they were busy. We had to ask for our drinks a few time because of the lunch rush and they were very apologetic! We ordered Thai Iced Teas, Pad Thai, Pineapple Fried Rice, and Cream Cheese Wontons. My friend loved her Pad Thai. The Pineapple Fried Rice was okay. It didn't have a lot of pineapple in it but it was very good. I was skip the cream cheese wontons because the wonton wrappers were still doughy near the crease/fold and wasn't very flavorful. The Thai Iced Teas were really sweet so be forewarned to let your ice melt in it a bit to make it less so. Our bill came to about $70 for appetizer, two drinks, and two entrees. Not bad but not great. Overall 3/5 for food and overall service.

We went there before they closed down for renovation…read more Stuffed tofu is definitely my favorite item out of everything on their menu. It was crisp and vegetables inside felt fresh. The sauce that came with it is also a perfect pairing to the dish. The 4 pieces really fill you up so definitely good for its price. Portions are definitely good at this restaurant and you can easily find street parking in the neighborhood behind. Mohinga was okay. It was behind the first two times I came here. The fish cake in Mohinga was tasty as well as the fried peas. The boat noodle has very rich flavor. Broth was good and they gave generous amount of bean sprouts. La Phat Ye was good. They normally don't offer iced but we asked them to change. Overall, it's a great restaurant with decent prices and we hope that we can get back into business ASAP.

I feel blessed to say that one of the best restaurants I have ever been to in the United States is…read moreliterally right here in the Twin Cities, because the food here is heavenly to the point of me consistently returning despite living far from the establishment. In terms of food, there is a mixture of Burmese, Thai, and Karen dishes, and each one that my friends and I have ordered has been a hit. The tea leaf salad has amazing texture because of peanuts and fried garlic, which provide crunchiness, and has amazing flavor because of lemon juice, fish sauce, and tomatoes. The noodle salad has a light taste without adding the given lime piece, and then the rich nutty taste gets evoked and elevated upon adding lime juice. The zaap crispy has very well-seasoned fried chicken pieces, and medium spice level gives it a good amount of flavor. The shan khao soi is so creamy and tasty that even tasting the curry broth itself is a sensational experience, and the chicken leg included literally has "fall off the bone" meat. The boat noodle has a mixture of sweetness and savor, while the sweet flavor does not overpower anything at all. Finally, the mohinga clearly has fish cake flavor and texture fully infused, making it authentically delicious. We also ordered the knyaw iced salad, which was a mixture of ice along with crackers and other types of sweet ingredients. I thought it was very similar to a type of Vietnamese dessert called chè ba màu (three color pudding), and fully enjoyed it. The establishment only had one dessert, and I thought that was sufficient. While the street contains many excellent restaurants, I personally believe that this establishment stands out in terms of taste. I must also mention that since my friends and I arrived when barely anyone else was there each time we had gone there, we never experienced any service delays that some have mentioned in their reviews. I probably will give this place a 5 rating anyway even if I experience slowness, although I hope I don't.