In town for a conference and I ordered this chicken, plantains, and rice with beans through…read moreDoorDash. This hit the spot as some of the best rotisserie chicken I have had. No comments on the establishment since I had delivery and no pictures of food cause I ate it so fast!

We were starving and this happened to be super close--pleasant surprise because I didn't even know…read morethere was a Brasa out here (we usually go to the St. Paul one). It's a smaller, cozy space with really friendly staff, same great food. I got the Rotisserie Chicken Plate, which comes with rice, beans, and a side. I skipped the beans, but overall it was really good--the chicken was flavorful, just slightly on the dry side for me. That said, I loved the rice and all the seasoning/flavors going on. Solid, comforting meal--and super convenient if you're in the area. Always a great choice!

We were at Wandering Leaf Brewing when we noticed someone nearby eating food that looked…read moreincredible. After asking where it was from, we found out it was Soul Lao. We ordered on the spot, and it ended up being one of the best decisions of the day. The mango sticky rice was the standout--perfectly sweet, creamy, and easily one of the best I've had. The crispy pork belly had an amazing crunch while staying tender inside, and the wings were juicy and packed with flavor. If you order either, don't skip the fish habanero sauce. It adds the perfect balance of heat, tanginess, and flavor without overpowering the food. Everything tasted fresh, the portions were generous, and it paired perfectly with a beer next door. If you're at Wandering Leaf (or anywhere nearby), do yourself a favor and order from Soul Lao. We'll definitely be back to try more of the menu.

Wanted to try some SE Asian grub after a day at the Zoo, and Soul Lao popped up. Menu was simple…read moresnd to point. Lots of classics but with their twist. Kitchen and cashier were extremely friendly and hospitable. Ordered - Crispy Pork Belly (4.5/5). Probably my favorite dish. It can stand on its own, was very favorable, crunchy and had a good meat to fat ratio leaving you wanting more - Duck Noodles (4/5). Flavor profile was a good balance of sweet and salty. Good but nothing memorable - OG Wings (4.5/5). Always fun to see other places try this dish. Last few years the rise of fish sauce coated wings has been a hit which is awesome since my mom's been doing it for decades. Packed a 1,2 punch. A bit salty so make sure you chase it with rice Food was by in large great and if you're expecting fusion then this is what you will find. Price is a bit steep ($25 roughly per dish) so you be checking your Apple location to figure out why you're paying NYC prices in MN ha :)

Stopped here for lunch. Was in the mood for a sandwich. Cute little place on the corner in north…read moreMinneapolis. I had heard good things and it was on my list for a while so was excited to try it. Clean place. I ordered at the counter. They told me there would be a 10 mins or so wait for my sandwich which was fine. Ordered my 12 inch turkey pastrami which is their most popular sandwich and a bottled drink. The total was 22 and change before tip which I thought was a little steep. The sandwich came in 4 pieces. Had the pastrami, tomato, pickle, peppers on a soft bread. The bread was fresh and soft. The sandwich was filled well with a good ratio of filling to bread. The taste was very well balanced and fresh. I wish there was more of the pastrami. Overall, I had a good and tasty lunch even though a little expensive. Happy to support a local black owned business. I would give this place a try if you want a good sandwich in a friendly environemnt.

Sammy's Avenue Eatery is easily one of the best sandwich spots I've tried!…read more The sandwich I had was outstanding. Everything tasted fresh and well-balanced, and the honey mustard they use is next-level. It adds just the right amount of sweetness and tang without overpowering the rest of the sandwich. The staff was just as great as the food. Friendly, welcoming, and made the whole experience even better.

Stopped by for dinner on a Saturday night and I wasn't even sure if it was even open. The area…read morearound the restaurant in Uptown is really quiet and we didn't see anyone. Their entry way is in an alley facing the parking structure, so it's kind of strange. First thing I saw when I walked in was their pet dog sitting by the kitchen. ?!?!? Isn't that a health code violation? Or are rules different in MN? The restaurant is quite big. There were only about 5 other customers inside when we arrived so it felt very empty and quiet. The ambiance in the restaurant is very mellow with low lights, not sure if they were trying to create a romantic atmosphere? We were seated in a back booth. Our server was very friendly and upbeat and brought everything to us quickly. We ordered the Mee Kay Teeh (rice noodle with red curry) as was recommended by our server. It was a basically a noodle soup, reminds me of Khao Soi but rice noodle instead of egg noodles, and red curry instead of yellow curry, it was very good and hit the spot on a cold night! The pineapple fried rice was also good.

We did an online order and the doors were locked, all chairs were up, and we could not get in. The…read moreopen sign was on. We called the number on the website and the door which was the same number. It rang and mailbox was full. We knocked on the door and no one answered. I want to get our money back and will never be going again. We used to love it here so this was extremely disappointing.

I absolutely love Scott Ja-Mamas. I've been going here for over 10 years and every time I go I get…read moretheir pulled sandwiches with their twice baked potato. The amount of pulled pork they give you is enough for 2 sandwiches. Don't even get me started on their twice baked potato. I dream of them sometimes. Given that I live over 30 minutes away they go out of the way to separate everything so once I'm home I don't have a soggy mess. The staff is incredibly nice. Every time I go they accommodate my request for buns on the side. I'm always offered a soda while I wait for my food. Their spicy bbq sauce is delicious and has a bit of heat to it.

Good ribs, great beans, ok twice baked potatoes and forgettable Cole slaw. As in next time, forget…read moreto order it. And don't start me on the roll Easy to order ahead, which you are going to want to do for ribs or chicken, at a fair price. These are not smoked ribs, but they are prepared well and are tasty. The sauces are Kansas City style, and good. The beans are delightfully spicy, and great. The twice baked potato half is fine, if a little dry by 730. Unfortunately, the slaw is really quite terrible, and the roll needs butter to be at all edible. You can get soda to go, but for beer you will have to make a second stop

***BANH MI HEADCHEESE GOAT***…read more This is the best Banh Mi sandwich I've ever had in my entire life for a cold cut with homemade real head cheese. I've always said that places that make Banh Mi without the head cheese & charge the same $8 prices and call it a cold cut these places need to be locked up and the key thrown away because that is not a real cold cut Banh Mi & you're getting ripped off. This place is totally worth every penny that you pay for their sandwiches. They also make vegan sandwiches. Their marinated tofu is actually really good. I really wish this place would make Boba drinks, especially something with like a coffee jelly because I'm always wanting a Vietnamese sandwich with a Boba drink. Luckily there's a couple down the street that I can go to to get this right after I pick up a sandwich from here. Minnesota is the only place that I've found that makes really good Banh Mi sandwiches. I honestly don't think any other state compares to the Vietnamese food here.

Lu's sandwiches is located around eat street. There is street parking nearby, but they also have a…read moreparking lot! It is pretty casual; you can ordered at the counter and they assemble the sandwich right in front of you. For hot foods, they called out when your order is ready! Everything is ready quickly, so it would be a good spot if you only have a short break. If you have more time and you'd like to sit down, they have plenty of seating available! They serve banh mi, rice noodle bowls, egg rolls, and spring rolls. They have several vegetarian option. I got the veggie egg rolls and a large tofu banh mi which I split with a friend! The egg rolls had a good crisp. They're filled with carrots and bean thread primarily. They are definitely an oilier egg roll, but no one eats egg rolls to be healthy! They are tasty, and I would get them again! The tofu banh mi was good! The tofu had a good curry flavor, and they were generous with their fillings, which I really appreciated! The bread itself wasn't the crispiest, but it was a humid day so I could see that making it a little less crisp! It was still overall good, and I was really happy with the amount of mayo that went on the sandwich! I think you get good bang for your buck with the sandwiches here, so I would recommend it and go back!

It closed down yesterday, but the owners say to stay tuned, big announcement coming soon. It was…read morestarted by the people that own the ramen place next door, which is still there. So hopefully something else cool will replace it. I liked the burgers, although one was not cooked enough.

Heard about this place online and had to try it. Me and 2 of my friends went. No reservations, just…read morewalked in. Street parking, wasn't too hard to find though. Walked in, ordered at the counter and then wait for the food at the table. We sat outside and they brought us a extra chair. Staff was very friendly and gave some recommendations. I got a burger and some wings. Really wanted to try the fondue style but thought i might not be able to finish all the food. Friends ordered a few things and we shared. Wings were amazing, burger was pretty good, other than a lot of the stuff falling out while eating it. Didnt really like the salmon fries, interesting flavor though. Regular fries and i think purple fries were super good. Everything came out quick and hot to the touch, my favorite. Will definitely go back and try more items!

This has quickly become one of my new favorite Asian restaurants in the Twin Cities. I initially…read morediscovered them through a collaboration on Instagram, but have been back many times as a paying customer. The owners, Mary and Tenzin, are the absolute best and sweetest people and business owners that you will ever meet! Hospitality through the roof. This spot is a new gem to me, it's quite small inside, but don't let it fool you, because the flavors are insane here. This is not one of those restaurants that caters to the MN pallet, if you know you know. I've really been on the search for extremely flavorful, ethnic restaurants, and this is absolutely one. Definitely come support this local business!

Had not been in here for a long time - my bad! They used to have mango rice. Which was unbelievably…read moregood. They did not have that anymore, but they did have their spring rolls with their peanut sauce. I'm vegan so I appreciate any place that offers vegan. Oh my goodness they are so tasty. I really like the peanut sauce - but since I live close by a couple blocks - I come home and I put extra peanut butter in it It's really really, really yummy the way they make it! I just like peanut butter