Trieu Chau Restaurant

Trieu Chau has been a staple on University for many years and it's usually very busy, unfortunately it was not for me. I found the pho to be very mild to bland. The portions were generous. I also had egg noodle in pork broth which I found to be on the sweet side. Spring roll was cold. Pro-tip: payment is Visa or Cash Only.

This is probably my favorite Vietnamese food spot in Saint Paul, and on a street where there are so many, I still think Trieu Chau is the best. Having bún bò huế, which is basically thick rice noodles in spicy broth with flank, tendon, steak and pork, on their menu is already a big plus, so when my friends and I went there, I ordered that right away, knowing that it would be a true testament to their food authenticity. It did not disappoint. The broth was very flavorful and really enhanced the flavor of both the noodles and the meat. I didn't feel the need to add any sriracha or hoisin sauce to anything because by itself it was just solid.My friends ordered phở tái bò viên and a chicken & mixed veggies lunch combo, and both of them had great things to say about their respective dishes. The phở contained steak and beef meatball, and my friend specifically mentioned that the broth was flavorful, and even proceeded to drink the entire bowl of broth afterwards. Knowing that it's the broth that counts, I believed what he said, and he was a relatively picky eater when it comes to Asian food.Last time I came to Trieu Chau was more than 5 years ago, and it is great to see that the business is still running. It was also pleasant to see many Asians dropping by the restaurant to have some food during their lunchtime like this place is a neighborhood working class lunch spot for the Asian communities around Frogtown. I would always support the business for that reason. It reminded me of home.

Tasty pho, easily accessible to the Light Rail. I stopped by here after needing to burn a few hours waiting for my car to be serviced. It's on university, so it's easy to walk and once you regain your energy from eating, there's a few Asiatic grocery stores in the area to stock up for home. The place is a quaint stand alone restaurant. Fairly small, but has a big heart. Once you enter the restaurant you see all the places you can sit and can immediately order for take away or dine in. The staff sat out front and let you have your table of choice. They stopped by with a water and handed me the menu. Unfortunately Bahn Mi are only sold on the weekend, so I settled just pho for a late lunch. 135. pho dac bietThe house or combo pho entry. It has all the meats. This joint serves Thai Basil, bean sprouts, and a slice of lime as the accoutrement. The broth wasn't overly spiced and had a slight sweet taste. I'm not a fan of meatballs, so I asked for a substitution with extra tendon instead. The tendons weren't as gelatinous as I would liked. I want my tendons with the consistency like a jello, but meat flavored. It was a little... al dente. The tables have your standard sauces; fish, hoisin, sriracha - Tabasco branded instead of the Huy Fong. Overall fairly tasty and ample supply of meat for the order. Would stop again if in the area and try other things on the menu.

Best pho in the TV and it's not even close. I used to get the rare steak one but have since switched to the tofu and veggies pho which is great. I'm not vegetarian but if you are it is made with beef broth. It's absolutely delicious and fresh. We always get the cream cheese puffs for an appetizer and you can't go wrong with these either. Love everyone that works there too. Service is super fast and friendly even if the place is crowded. Love talking to the owner Minh when we see him. Honestly if you like pho there is no reason to go anywhere else in the TC.

Trieu Chau is a hole-in-the-wall spot that serves hearty, albeit oily, Vietnamese comfort food. As always, three stars is NOT a bad review in my book. It means a place is perfectly fine.We got the tofu chow fun ($12.25) which wasn't bad but wasn't amazing.The hot & spicy tofu w/lemongrass ($14) was super spicy but also crazy oily. The sauce also congealed into a gloop pretty quickly. This is the type of dish you wouldn't necessarily want to eat often, nor take home for leftovers.They also offer banh mi, but only on Fridays and Saturdays. We got their at 7 p.m. on a Saturday and unfortunately they'd sold out by 5 p.m.The service is fast and friendly. Expect to see a mix of families and single people eating pho.

Bún Bò Huế: Very good. I enjoyed the various cuts of beef included in it.Mì Triều Châu: Tastes good! I liked the greens in it.Tri color chè: Good!Thai tea: Not homemade, they just gave me a can and a cup with ice. Still good, just good to know for future reference.Lots and lots more dishes to try in the future here!

So I decided to come back here for Pho since its been quite a while...before the pandemic. Its a tiny little spot even as it is a standalone building. Pho Fawn/Trieu Chau has been around in Frogtown for a long time. It received the Best Vietnamese Restaurant award 3 times from City Pages, the most recent award in 2018. I remember back before they had the addition to the entry built, and whenever the front door opened the sub zero temps would pour into the dining room. The entry made it a lot more livable in that regard. I was seated right next to the door, and it was okay. But then it was a 30 degree day. If it's much colder it would jot have been ok.I ordered the Bun Bo Hue, which is my one of my favorite Vietnamese noodle dishes. The broth was heavenly...truly one of the best in town. The noodle portions were very much on the small side. I regretted not ordering extra noodles. Aside from that it was an excellent bowl of Bun Bo Hue, with a full bodied and amazing broth and flavorful meats.The missing one star is the reason why I don't come here often. I was reminded of that this time again: service. They do not have assigned tables per server. This ONLY works in big dim sum restaurants where there are 2-3 "Captains" watching the room like a hawk, and yells down folks to serve whom they see fit. Without leadership, which Pho Fawn absolutely lacks, we're at the mercy of the young waitresses who make minimum wage. I had to flag down someone to place my order. The food took FOREVER. Finally, I almost had to yell down the waitress to give me a check. Well the pluses are they have yummy food and off street parking. Strikes are terrible service and a singular stall bathroom for this whole place. Good luck if someone has a little gut problem (which happened to me as I had to wait 15min to get into the bathroom.) Unfortunately Pho Fawn/Trieu Chau will forever by my 2nd or 3rd pick Pho in Frogtown.

One of the best Vietnamese spots in the Twin Cities area! Try the vermicelli noodles!

I recently visited Trieu Chau in Saint Paul and was thoroughly impressed by their authentic Vietnamese cuisine. If you're a fan of Pho, the Pho dac biet is a must-try - it's rich in flavor and perfectly seasoned. For those who enjoy fresh and tasty dishes, their Bun is exceptional, featuring great meat that enhances the dish. Another standout is the Bun Bo Hue, a spicy and deeply flavored soup that is simply unforgettable.It's important to note that Trieu Chau is all about the food. Don't expect overly welcoming service; this place is for those who prioritize quality eats over formalities. I believe genuine culinary experiences should be judged on the food's merit, not service speed or minor imperfections. It's unfair to downgrade establishments based on personal biases or unrealistic expectations. Trieu Chau stands out for its culinary authenticity, not for its service, and that's what makes it special.

This is my favorite comfort food restaurant. The soup is amazing and you have to try their vietnam coffee. But can someone please tell me if they are open by now? I went there a couple months ago three or four times but they were not open. There was only one notice on the door saying they are fixing something and nobody answering the phone. I will be very sad if they closed down.