I recently visited Duc's Vietnamese Restaurant, and while some people may focus on the obvious…read morereasons it's popular, I'd like to highlight the truly important details. First, the location is outstanding. It's close to my house, which significantly reduces my daily mileage and increases my overall happiness. Even better, it's conveniently close to my favorite gas station, creating a perfect ecosystem where I can refuel both my vehicle and my sense of purpose in a single trip. The parking lot deserves special recognition. It was astonishingly clean. Not "pretty clean for a parking lot" clean. More like "someone is clearly taking personal pride in every square foot of asphalt" clean. There wasn't a single abandoned shopping cart, mystery stain, or windblown fast-food wrapper in sight. The building itself was easy to find, the entrance was clearly marked, and the doors performed flawlessly. That's the kind of reliability that builds trust. Inside, everything was spotless. The tables were level. The chairs appeared structurally committed to their jobs. The lighting was bright enough to see what I was doing but not so bright that I felt like I was being interrogated. Even the napkins seemed unusually motivated. Now we come to what may be the most underrated feature of Duc's: the restrooms. I make a "pit stop" every time I pick up my order, and I can confidently say these are among the finest restaurant restrooms I have encountered. They're always clean, well-maintained, and somehow manage to create a sense of calm and confidence. Many establishments view restrooms as an afterthought. Duc's treats them like a flagship product. At this point, I'm not entirely sure whether I'm picking up an order and using the restroom, or using the restroom and conveniently picking up an order while I'm there. The owner and his family are always friendly and professional. They don't chime my name upon entrance, but maybe in another 18 years. I was also impressed by several important but frequently overlooked details: the parking spaces were easy to navigate, the sidewalks were in excellent condition, and the overall atmosphere suggested that someone actually cares about the place. When it was time to leave, I exited the parking lot without a single awkward standoff with another driver. Traffic flowed smoothly, the weather cooperated, and my favorite gas station was still exactly where I left it. In summary, Duc's Vietnamese Restaurant excels at all the things only the best do: location, cleanliness, parking-lot excellence, dependable doors, quality sidewalks, and proximity to gasoline. I can confidently say that every aspect of the experience was absolutely fantastic. Oh, and the garlic chicken will blow your hair back.

If you're looking for the rudest restaurant customer service experience in Woodbury, visit this…read moreestablishment. I was refused dine-in service at 6:42pm. After explaining that I caught an Uber and was visiting from out of town, the lady at counter simply stated, "The dine-in option is not available." I was visibly frustrated and upset. I asked if I could sit to order another Uber and she reluctantly let me sit in the dining room area. As a former resident of Woodbury, it was rough to experience this level of "Minnesota Nice." Do better Ducs. I won't be back.

Bangkok on fire was great! We got their Bangkok boat noodle, papaya salad, chicken fried rice, and…read morea tri color dessert. I loved the Bangkok boat noodle soup. So flavorful and full of meat! Definitely worth trying. The papaya salad was very flavorful and good. The tri color wasn't anything special but still good. Everything we tried was delicious, really. I'm only giving them four stars because their menu is rather small and don't have any descriptions on the items, which is fine but we didn't know what somethings were and just had to google it. Service was great, everything was clean. We'll definitely be back again!

Located downtown saint paul, so you have to pay to park. Owner literally had a piece of paper that…read morehad his business name on there, like really? If you cannot showcase your restaurant name should you even be open! Onto the next is inside the restaurant, definitely not appealing at all inside. Loose wires hanging, unpainted room with tools or junk while dining. Nothing looks updated such as tables and chairs, service is not fast at all. Will need to hire a server that actually knows the menu and whats used as far as ingredients. I had the pork belly pad krapow, the flavor was 4/10 was overly sweet, the worse part was that the pork belly tasted overdue. It had a smell to it as if it was sitting for over 1 or 2 days. Boat noodle pho was overly sweet as well. If you were to compare it to Karen Thai. Boat noodle in bangkok thailand is nothing close to sweet. I get that adding new flavors to your own entree but still very overkill. Would i come back again? No, first and last time there. This restaurant really needs a " REVAMP "

Asian express is for pho! I saw this place from the corner of my eye and couldn't believe there was…read moresuch a thing as a $6.50 bowl of pho so I checked it out for lunch. Wow wow wow. The broth was so flavorful and I usually douse my pho in hoisin and sriracha but the little serving they give you is just enough to compliment the flavor. With your soup you get a plate with all the fix-ins- cilantro, bean sprouts, basil, lime and a little dipping cup on housing and sriracha! This was so wholesome and filling - I couldn't have asked for a better lunch. Beef is tender, portion is very fair for the price and comes piping hot! Super impressed by this cute family-owned establishment. Standing o!

I love this place. I have never seen it, though. I have a delivery service get it for us…read more Everything is just so good. The sesame chicken is my new guilty pleasure. Their prices are reasonable and portions are generous. I am slowly working my way through the menu (because I keep going back to sesame chicken). I haven't found a clunker yet.

Wish I wasn't addicted to their chicken wings for the past 30 years! My parents used to order Ho…read moreHo chicken wings for various social gatherings and I learned to love them. Over the years, their prices have increased so dramatically that we're down to about once a year. When we do order, I prefer to use their online ordering method instead of calling because I sometimes run into communication issues when I order by phone. I would order more often if the prices were reduced. Ambiance has improved / modernized over the last 3 years, but still very casual. Not a date worthy place, but very family friendly with ample seating for large parties. Once in a while, our group of friends would meet up here for their lunch buffet. It's a decent deal at $15 per person, especially when you're on a tight schedule. Pro Tip: splurge for the $1 of extra seasoning for the wings... it's SO worth it for the extra fragrant garlic.

Great buffet. Value priced. Busy for lunch. Staff is very nice. Hot hot chicken is super tasty…read more Ambiance is American Chinese. Chicken wings are crispy and delicious.

My family last day of visiting Minnesota and we were craving sushi. There's an all you can eat…read morenearby but their menu didn't have what my daughter was craving, so I decided to take a right instead of left. I used to dine at their uptown minneapolis location. This restaurant is located in a large commercial area with plenty of parking. Restaurant is a good size, walls decorated with color red. Bar located in the middle like the previous restaurant. Host greeted us and brought us water while we waited for the rest of our group to show up. I remembered they had seafood laab and had to order it. Pretty good!! Cocktails are strong too.

The oysters here are fantastic and I would recommend trying. I love that they are served unshelled…read moreon spoons in savory sauce. Also ordered the lychee martini. Its a strong drink but tasy with a large lychee fruit.

Let's start with service...fast and friendly. The food was okay but left something to be desired…read morefor price. Two egg rolls and a curried chicken= $24 lunch. Curried chicken lacked the curry flavor, plus big chunks of potato/carrots. Needed to cut to eat. The pork rolls had no pork that I could tell but were otherwise good.

Delicious food from a food truck at the Slice of Shoreview! I got the Spicy Chicken Vermicelli…read moreRice Noodle Salad with an Egg Roll. Fresh herbs & SPICY chicken. Perfection! Very fast service so the line went quickly. Food truck-so we walked our food over to the picnic table under the trees=perfect ambiance by the lake!

Great crunchy role!! Service is always great and friendly. The ambiance is always quiet for a…read moreromantic dinner. Must try

I tried Bambu Kitchen & Sushi Restaurant in Oakdale for the first time tonight via delivery, and as…read moresomeone who loves both sushi and Thai food, I was excited to give it a shot. The sushi genuinely impressed me. It was affordable, flavorful, and the fish tasted fresh. I ordered the spicy tuna roll and really appreciated that the tuna wasn't ground into mush - these were solid, thick cuts of fish with just the right amount of heat. My only minor critique is that the roll could've been wrapped a bit tighter to keep the end pieces from falling apart, but honestly, it didn't take away from how delicious it was. I would happily order it again (and again). The Drunken Mussels were also a hit. The portion size was generous and the sauce was salty in a satisfying way--overall, a great dish. I ordered the Spicy & Sweet Blast Curry (mild), but unlike other Thai spots where mild still brings the heat, this one had zero spice and ended up feeling a bit flat. It wasn't bad; just not very flavorful or authentic-tasting to me. Next time, I'd skip the curry or at least order it hotter, because I think more spice could make a big difference. Overall, I was very happy with my order and will definitely be ordering from Bambu again. Especially for the sushi.

Thai-Esan Cuisine is probably the best (and certainly the largest) of the several vendors operating…read morein the food court in the rear of the Golden Globe Intl' marketplace. As is typical with the local Asian eateries, it's a family-run business staffed by a rotating crew which might include mom (Selena Xoing), pop, daughter, son, grandma and so on - based on time and day. While the building is rather industrial and the seating spartan, these folks will make you feel warm and welcome. But let's get to the nifty food! It's a blend of Hmong standards, Thai-style dishes, and pan-Asian noodle bowls - and I have yet to eat a single bad bite of it. Generally speaking, the offerings range from "yum, tasty.." to "wow, this is great!" to "OK NOW, I REALLY HAVE TO STOP BEFORE I EAT ALL OF THIS". My regular favorites include: Moo Sedong (thinly sliced pork in a hot and mildly sweet tomato-based sauce accompanied by tomatoes, cucumbers and mint - served cool) Kho Man Kai (major garlic-laced rice plate with poached chicken breast and special dipping sauce, served with a bowl of vegetable soup - the stock of which was used to poach the chicken) Laab Padouk (Catfish laab salad, if you don't know what laab is - look it up.. tasty bit of knowledge) Steamed fish with bitter sauce and special herbs (Not so bitter, really.. more like: Yum yum! Tasty fish!) Curried crabs (bit of a pain to eat, but the curry sauce and vegetables are full of flavor and just a delight) Esan-style Sour Bamboo soup (Not really a soup, I'd call it a lukewarm salad.. slightly crunchy, not overly sour, a little salty - just delicious, and full of fiber, Kyle) And last but not least: The HOT (!) pepper sauce. It's hot as hades, and bursting with bright herbal and citrus-y flavors. Quite unique, I've never had a hot sauce like this anywhere else. If you know what typical Hmong hot sauce is like, you will notice the similarities - but then it veers off in a totally different direction. I am very seriously addicted to it, I'm craving it as I write this. There are a couple of items on the menu that I didn't particularly care for (the Boneless Chicken Feet laab comes to mind) but that's not to say that they were 'bad' - just a little outside of my personal preferences. A couple other tips: The stall next to Thai-Esan ("HER kitchen") is the place to go if you like green papaya salad or chicken wings - no offense, Selena.. we just like HERs the best. She also makes a delicious, very rich peanut-based beef curry with sweet peppers. On the far end, "Asian Soul food" makes a wicked stuffed chicken wing. Finally, one amusing little detail. Once in a while, if they're not too busy, you'll catch mom and/or pop watching you eat your food. Just like when you cook dinner for your friends, and you slyly follow their expressions as they work their way though the meal. You gotta love that kind of pride, that sort of connection to their product. 4/5 stars.