We ended up dining here before a concert at the nearby Mystic Lake Amphitheater (which was…read morecancelled). We didn't know what to expect since food in the suburbs can be pretty hit and miss, but Soi21 was actually really, really good. We got the Moo Krob, the red curry, sticky rice, and both the roasted eggplant jeow and the roasted tomato jeow. We also both got a cocktail. Service was fast and the inside was pleasant enough (it must have once been a Caribou, it reminded me of one). The food was definitely really good. The stars of the show were the jeows, some of the best we have had. The curry was flavorful and tasty, as was the Moo Krob. The cocktails were good; I would not come here expecting the same quality as a cocktail bar, but for a mom and pop thai restaurant, they were definitely above average. All in all I would definitely reccomed this place, especially before a show at the new amphitheater.

I got the Tom Yum Soup with shrimp, which was pretty good (4/5)! There were a lot of veggies in the…read moresoup (more than normal, which I liked) and five pieces of shrimp. It was a pretty good portion too. The service was quick and good (4/5), and the interior of the restaurant is clean and nice (4/5).

Great experience!! Excellent service and food...Our waiter was very attentive and we enjoyed the…read moreexperience

Went there for lunch last Saturday, got seated quickly (the seats got greasy spots and dirty, had…read moreto ask them to clean them quick); sat down and saw the dry residue on both of our plates (had to ask them to replace them); this was at the time they just opened the restaurant. Food is good, decent quality of meat, and a few tasty side dishes. Service was good, friendly server (might be the owner). Would consider to go there again next time we are in town.

We decided on Hai Hai for Independence Day dinner as it was one of the few restaurants on our…read moreto-try list that was open. While we made a reservation a couple of weeks in advance for an earlier 5PM dinner, it wasn't busy at all at that time. We easily could have gone without. Hai Hai is a really large restaurant, far larger than I anticipated, with plenty of spaces on the back patio, a large bar area, and a lot of seating indoors up in front. We were led to one of the indoor tables which we appreciated immensely given the heat outside. We found the service to be prompt and efficient. The food came out fast, within 10 minutes or so. They must be really efficient in the kitchen. Hat Yai Chicken ($23) - I've eaten this dish several times in the past, but always bone in. This one, on the other hand, includes two pieces of fried boneless thigh, mostly cleaned and stripped of skin. I say mostly because one thigh still had quite a large chunk of cartilage attached. Unfortunately removing the skin also removes a protective layer to help the chicken from being drying out. And overfried this is, making the meat somewhat tough and stringy, although there's just a bit of intermuscular chicken fat to moisten things up a tad. The hard fry does allow the breading to develop into a robust crunch, however, and with the fried garlic, fried curry leaves, and sliced Thai chili on top, makes a flavorful and texturally interesting bite. The chicken is served on top of a piece of roti. I assume it's homemade since it's on the denser side of things and is floury, without that glass shatteringly crisp skin of some other roti varieties I've had. There's a dip of red curry on the side, which is aromatic and flavorful, sweet with coconut milk to start, then the aroma of curry leaf and spices, and finally a small bit of heat to warm the mouth. It's strangely served lukewarm instead of hot. Finally, there's a small pile of home made pickles. Nice to eat, but the rest of the dish isn't fatty, oily, or heavy enough to really require them. Then again, it's nice to have as a palette refresher between bites of the flavorful chicken and curry. (4/5) Vietnamese Crepe, Pork & Shrimp ($23) - I've only eaten banh xeo once before and I found it to be a greasy, soggy mess. This one is anything but. The pancake stays completely crisp, almost shatteringly so, even on the bottom surface facing the plate. Of course it's still a messy dish to eat, due to having to cut it up to eat in lettuce wraps, mixed with herbs. Four large lettuce leaves are included, along with cilantro and some (holy?) basil. The banh xeo s not easy to cut with the provided butter knife, so I asked for the steak knife - still not easy to cut! Inside the crisp crepe are several pieces of shrimp, tender and not overcooked at all, a bunch of almost melt-in-the-mouth cubes of pork belly, then a bed of wilted onions, green onions, and bean sprouts. I love how the bean sprouts are cooked here instead of being raw like in so many Vietnamese dishes. This dish is served with two sauces. One a sweetened fish sauce Nước Chấm. For some reason I taste some fruity elements but I could be imagining things. The other is a barely spicy sriracha-ish sauce. (5/5) Visiting Hai Hai was definitely a good choice for dinner. I can see why the head chef has a James Beard award to her name! Bathrooms - Four all gender stalls, two wash stations right outside. It's great since most foods are messy finger foods that needs a convenient wash area. Food: [4.5/5] Service: [+] Other: [ ] Final Rating: 5/5

Two of us went to Hai Hai the other night and had a great experience! We started off with the Bun…read moreCha Lettuce Wraps and the Adobo Pork Ribs. The ribs were PHENOMENAL!!! Highly recommend!! For the vegetable we got the Fried Brussels Sprouts were amazing as well. The flavor that was in this dish was amazing. Our main course was the Balinese Chicken Thigh. It is very coconut forward, which was not my favorite thing. It is my fault for not reading the description, but I felt like the coconut cream sauce on the rice really overpowered the dish. We ended with the Vietnamese Coffee Tiramisu cake. So so yummy!!! Our server was great and the vibe of this place was so fun. The plants and colors really bring a nice pop to the area!!

I stopped in after an appointment and arrived right when they opened. The restaurant was clean,…read morewelcoming, and I was able to choose my seat. I ordered the wontons, pho, and mango sticky rice. I especially loved the wontons, they have a slightly sweet flavor that makes them stand out. The pho was flavorful and satisfying, and the mango sticky rice was the perfect way to end the meal. The service was friendly, and my food came out quickly without a long wait. Overall, it was a great experience, and I'll definitely continue coming back!

I keep returning to Haven Asian eatery, because I absolutely love their Vietnamese Egg Rolls and…read moretheir Spring Rolls with shrimp. Again, I wish they had a hot and sour soup. That said, this time I tried the Red Curry with chicken. I don't think I selected a spice level, but I must've gotten medium, because the spice level was absolutely perfect. The chicken was tender and not at all dry and the curry was rich and savory. Adding a couple of spoonsful of the included sticky rice made the perfect meal. Of course, I got my favorite Vietnamese egg rolls (perfectly delicious) and Spring Rolls with shrimp. For some reason the shrimp were kind of hard; they looked and tasted fresh but the texture was off. The Sweet Mango Sticky Rice was something I have looked at so many times in different restaurants but never tried and so I decided to try it here. It's slightly sweet and has lots of mangoes, but for some reason, every few bites had an odd fishy taste. It was soupier than I expected so now I need to order it elsewhere to compare.

Our fav Asian take out was closed over the 4th of July holiday so we decided to try Mac Kitchen. So…read moreglad we did. We got an order of egg rolls (comes in twos) and some sesame chicken. The food was very good and we got more than two people could eat in a meal. The sesame chicken was crispy with a nice tasting sauce. We ate it with a side of white rice. Lots of stuff in our take out bag including utensils, napkins, sauces, and hard candy for dessert. Staff was helpful and online ordering was easy. It's nice we have two places near our home to choose from.

We were in the mood for something new, so we found this spot with great reviews on Yelp!…read more Plenty of parking in the strip mall parking outside this shop. The space itself isn't huge, there's probably 6 booths and a few tables. It was pretty clear after we sat down, that they are SWAMPED with take-out and delivery service orders. That's usually a good sign for the food. The space is the weakest part of Mac Kitchen, as the walls are a bit dirty and the interior doesn't really have any decor. I might not bring a date or my in-laws here to impress them. Our server was DARLING the whole time. She was running in a bunch of different directions all night, but was super friendly and kept everything moving smoothly. Major kudos to her! Food was great value and very tasty! We started out with the egg rolls and cream cheese wontons. Perfect flavor, large portion, and served piping hot! I had the Mongolian Beef which was a sizeable serving with tender beef, tons of onions, and a lovely sauce. My partner had the shrimp pad Thai and also really enjoyed it! We will likely add this to our frequent order list, for either dine in or take out!

Amazing food, large portions, consistent flavors, and very friendly. Take out only, Kung pao…read morechicken, triple crown, Mongolian beef, egg rolls, chicken wings, etc. all highly recommended. Order now and see for yourself!

Asian Bowl is our go to Chinese takeout! They never disappoint! Flavorful, great veggie/meat ratio,…read more& none of that goopy sauce that you see at some other places. The service is always pleasant and efficient. The combo meals are big and a good deal! They come with an egg roll and 2 cream cheese wontons -I love the Hunan Triple Crown- I get it very spicy! Nice big pieces of shrimp, scallops, & chicken -Husband goes for Chung King, Kung Pao, or curry chicken -Kids Like the SSour chicken, lomein, beef or chicken with broccoli or mixed vegetables. As for spice: mild=no spice, spicy= Minnesota spice , very spicy= Asian spice Needless to say, it's ALLLLL good there!

The food at Lat14 was very good. I got to try the basil wings, red curry with chicken and Jeow Bong…read moreshrimp fried rice. All the dishes were very flavorful, especially the basil wings. The service was great and the food came out pretty fast for how busy it was at the time. Very nice establishment with a relaxed ambiance. I am definitely looking forward to coming back here.

Amazingly for living in the South West Suburbs of Minneapolis (or maybe a little farther than what…read moreyou would consider that), I had never been to Lat14. Lat14 Asian Eatery is a critically acclaimed restaurant in Golden Valley, Minnesota, created by Chef Ann Ahmed. Its name comes from the 14th parallel north, inspiring a menu of bold, shareable Southeast Asian dishes from Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, and the Philippines. The food was phenomenal, which shouldn't be surprising coming from Chef Ann Ahmed's pedigree of awards. We started with a couple of appetizers. First was the Basil Wings which were Tempura Fried with Thai Basil, Jalapenos, and a Signature Dry Rub. Wow the tempura gave a satisfying crunch with a beautiful zing of spices. Next was the Snow Crab Wontons which were filled with Cream Cheese, Snow Crab, and served with Apricot Sweet Chili. These were stuffed with crab and you totally could taste it. The sweet/spicy sauce with nice acidic bite cut through the cream cheese very well. For my main, I went with the Lao Yum Salad which consisted of Mixed Greens, Tomato, Cucumber, Red Onion, Toasted Almonds, Watermelon Radish, Hard Boiled Egg and Lao Yum Dressing. Perfectly balanced and the dressing was delightful. Oh, and can't forget about the House Pickle Assortment of delicious tangy morsels. ___

1. AYCE 2.3 soup bowl…read more3. Make your own sauces station 4. Robot cat delivery system I've always had a great experience and the meats are delicious, you almost don't need the sauces. But I love the sauces... it's so good! Been there for lunch and let me tell ya it was a stretchy pants work day after this!

We recently celebrated a friend's birthday here, and they kindly gave us a private room to enjoy…read moreour meal, which made the celebration even more special! This was my second visit, and it definitely didn't disappoint. The food came out incredibly fast, and the service was just as impressive. Our server was attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. My only small critique is that I wish the portion sizes were a bit more consistent. However, the selection of hot pot ingredients were definitely more on the interesting side like they had abalone and blue crab! The taro sweet potato balls were absolutely to die for! I only wish they were served with a scoop of ice cream--they would've been even more amazing. Overall, it's a great spot for gatherings. There's a dessert shop right next door if you're craving something sweet afterward, and parking was surprisingly easy. I'd definitely come back again!

We stopped in on an evening when we wanted to pick something up for dinner but couldn't decide…read more Friendly people and a lot of menu selections to choose from. My husband said his sushi was decent. The shrimp Pad Thai was very mediocre. It was swimming in a very thin broth and was more like soup than Pad Thai. The eggs were also browned and in big chunks. I picked those out. There were about 4 shrimp. Several people picking up food raved about this place and how large the portions are but we just found it mediocre. Maybe we just ordered the wrong choices.

Delicious Asian food with fresh ingredients and perfect balance in every bite. Service is fast and…read moreattentive, and the presentation matches the taste. Highly recommend. P.S. those who gave this place a one-star are harsh and don't know how to review a restaurant.

Food and service phenomenonal would recommend 10/10 I went in for takeout was helped immediately…read morefood took about 30 min but did not disappoint rolls were gigantic and taste very well and demonstrated perfectly

I really want to give this place more stars, but it was just okay. The texture of the tempura was…read morestrange. The shrimp was small and the sweet potato was tough. The sushi roll presentation was beautiful and the pieces of fish were huge. Probably the top entree in our group. I watched as the chef cleaned counters during a slow period, which is always reassuring. All that said, I'm not sure I'd return.