“I go here every other if not every Friday for lunch. Price has increased over the years understandably. Only thing I will say is their dinner price is a little over the top. So I only go for lunch. But it's fantastic and I always look forward to going.“
“Wife and I had the chance to dine here, in the malcolm yards, today. I'll be willing to go on a limb, and say their fried chicken Sammy, is better than revivals. The char sui, jasmine rice ( just trust me on this) and the kimchi slaw were all on point. However, the most pleasant surprise I had, was how well the sliced chili's and fried leeks went with the french fries. definitely will be returning soon to give the cauliflower, and sesame fried chicken a whirl.“
“I thought I had written a review for this place already, oops, my bad. I love, love, love this place! Came here on a weeknight and it was packed. I did not make reservation but we got lucky by snatching two chairs at the bar. It is small inside but worth the wait. The staff was super efficient and friendly, there were two girls and one guy. The guy helped us with drinks and ordering our food. I am so sorry I forgot his name, but you could tell how hardworking they all were. We both ordered Potsticker Duet (highly recommend): *shrimp, Angus beef, chives *tofu mushroom kale *dill pork *kimchi pork My favorite was dill pork, it goes well with old godmother hot sauce. Honestly all the potstickers were amazing and their list of dipping sauce was great too. A female chef (we think she is the owner) came out of the kitchen and asked us how we are doing, and she gave us some kimchi she made the same day for samplings. Everything was delicious and the drinks were top notch, of course I always get my favorite drink, old fashioned with Japanese whiskey. Superb place.“
“This is our favorite place to go for birthdays, lunch dates with the hubby, or for any occasion with friends. The servers are very friendly, attentive, and efficient. Favorite appetizers include satay beef or chicken, Penang lobak, and Pandan ayam wings. Favorites among their specials include green curry shrimp, crispy onion braised duck, and Queen's tofu. We also love the sizzling beef or pork, red curry beef brisket hot pot, pad thai, char kway teow (flat rice noodles), Young chow fried rice, pineapple seafood fried rice, walnut jumbo shrimp, and Hainanese chicken. We also order the fruit smoothies with tapioca. This place is certainly a gem. We now even go to this place more often when we pick up our son from the University of MN on weekends.“
“I love this place! The family that runs it is very friendly. The love comes through in their cooking. The wonton soup is fabulous. It has the best broth, delicious wontons and fresh veggies. The grilled beef, eggroll and Noodle salad is also a favorite of mine.“
“I had the gumbo, and it was good. I used live down south and know gumbo. While perhaps not strictly n'awlins legit, let's call it a good Minnesota approximation. The place is a true melange of flavors with BBQ and other flavors on the menu. The gumbo was good enough I'll be back to try some of their other offerings.“
“We loved J Pot! You never would guess this used to be a Pizza Ranch - the interior is fantastic! This was our first time and got the hot pot. We cannot wait to come back next week and do the BBQ. Food was amazing - the robot delivery was super fun. We had Alena at our table helping us navigate the extensive menu and she was awesome in handling all of our questions and making perfect suggestions. If you go - ask to sit in Alena's section!“
“Brother, let me tell you that THIS is how to do Karaoke right here. Spicy rice cakes, bulgogi, and a private room to absolutely belt out some songs with great friends. You gotta come here and try it out if you have not yet. Don’t settle for dive bar karaoke !“
“While I haven't been to this place since I moved states, but whenever I come back to Minnesota. I make sure to stop by this Pho restaurant for a quick bite and good memories. (So yeah, a tiny bit bias)Generally speaking I don't recommended going to early or late. Mainly because the pho soup is very volatile during those times. Either really good or water.Either way I would definitely recommended the fried quail and Nem Nuong Cuon. Those two dishes really sparked my hunger for Vietnamese cuisine.Good:Affordable(based on my 2019 memories)Tasty (depending)Bad:Can be dirty in some places.Quality is 70/30. (Good/Bad)Drinks- I think making fresh thai tea or having less bottled stuff in the store would be much better. I usually head to bad waitress after to get a mocha.Overall 8.4/10 (+0.2 for nostalgia)“
“Wife and I had the chance to dine here, in the malcolm yards, today. I'll be willing to go on a limb, and say their fried chicken Sammy, is better than revivals. The char sui, jasmine rice ( just trust me on this) and the kimchi slaw were all on point. However, the most pleasant surprise I had, was how well the sliced chili's and fried leeks went with the french fries. definitely will be returning soon to give the cauliflower, and sesame fried chicken a whirl.“
“Wonderful quality at a great price! We called in an order closer to closing and the owner was kind enough to fulfill our request! You get great portions for a very affordable price, they have standard Asian American staple dishes as well as some creative options as well! We got beef chow fun (very tasty) chicken chow mien (chunky and NOT mush) and curry crab puffs (SO GOOD). A great find, I will definitely be a new regular!“
“First time eating here and order their pad kee mao (drunken noodles) w/pork and their spring rolls (no photo). The drunken noodles were delicious! The spring rolls were okay.Our waitress and waiter were attentive. They checked up on us and refilled our water when needed. I wish I order more of their food, but I’ll definitely come back with my family and try out other food on their menu.It’s a small space, but perfect. Overall everyone was nice and friendly.“
“This place ranks among the best Thai food I have had in the U.S. The chef commands a mix of spicy, sweet, umami, and acidic flavors in a way that only the bestchefs can.-To drink, I got the Thai iced green tea. The slightly more astringent green tea paired really well in this drink, which was not overly sweet as Thai iced teas can be.-We got the #33 shrimp salad, which was perfectly limey.-#43, the Yen Tha foe, was truly one of the best soups I've ever eaten. The depth of flavor in the broth, the silky-gushy noodles, and the marvelous textures combined for something I'd like to eat for my last meal.-Pad eggplant was silky and umami-laden.“
“We have been coming here once a month for the past year or so. My wife is in love with their foodThe all you can eat is a great $30 per person. Our favorites are the Tiger eye roll and Dragon Roll.Great selection of rolls, sushi, apps, and ramen“
“My deceased grandfather's favorite takeout. I love to go now and then for old times sake, bland but filling. Tasty if you like "American Chinese food" This is old school takeout Chinese. The stuff American servicemen back from the war made a staple for so many families from the 50s through the 80s. I'm nearly 60 and I went there with my grandfather as a child. The guy who founded it still ran it then. The food is hot and filling and the portions are big! Which is nice. The only drawbacks are NO CREDIT CARDS or electronic payment of any kind, they do take checks, but when is the last time you saw a checkbook? The other is they need an option for some more seasoning. They assume like most places that Minnesotan "Chow Mein" customers like traditional Midwestern blandness. I know they can make spicier food, but I don't know how to ask. They don't speak much English, and I'd like to find a way to say "Its wonderful, but please more seasoning in the chow mein"“
“I've been going here (well actually began eating at the original location next door) for over 25 years! It is my very favorite Vietnamese restaurant in the world! So sad to see it close! We have celebrated birthdays, anniversaries, etc. The family has always been so kind. Mai Village you will be greatly missed!�“
“The boat noodle here is one of the best you can find in the Twin Cities. I always come here just for this one dish. Their egg rolls come in good quantity and also tastes amazing. Very small restaurant unfortunately so it can be difficult finding a seat during busy times. This place gets a 4.5 star in my books.“
“Terrific place, all around. Huge selection of beg, proteins for every taste, and a handy guide to put together your base from mild to spicy. Server was very friendly and helpful. Brought my co-workers here for their first time, they are already planning our next lunch date here!Vegetarian options: Variety of veg options, great selectionDietary restrictions: Veg and meat proteins a plenty. Great for keto, diabetic...you csn customize as you likeParking: Easy to park“