Wakame Sushi & Asian Bistro

★★★★☆ 4 (930) • $$

"This was my first time at Wakame and I must note that I am not a sushi fan, however, I knew they had other stuff on the menu. We came late at night for their happy hour and it was pretty busy but we were sat quickly. I got the shrimp tempura and shockling, garlic mashed potatoes, while my friend got a mix of sushi. My food was good, pretty standard, and the mashed potatoes were a lot better than I thought they would be for an asian restaurant. I would definitely come back, good food at good prices."

World Street Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.1 (678) • $$

"I ordered the Bangkok burrito and the squash/mushroom tacos through a delivery app. I said no cilantro on both and sauce on the side of the burrito. The tacos were fantastic! The burrito was full of cilantro and there was no sauce included. After it was deconstructed to remove the cilantro, it was delicious, but that was a lot of work to be able to enjoy it.I would give this order 5 stars just for the deliciousness of the food (after cilantro was removed), but the special instructions not being followed really bummed me out. I have to order delivery because I'm disabled and don't have a car. I only get it like once a month due to budget constraints so it does really matter when my food isn't quite what I ordered."

Mango Thai

★★★★☆ 3.6 (358) • $$

"Delightful! Such a calming Zen atmosphere. The food was authentic and beautifully presented. The depth of flavor and freshness was a surprise for the price point. Very affordable and absolutely delicious!! Fair warning-this place brings on the heat so be sure to ask them for little to no heat if you are not familiar with Thai peppers. I ordered the Pineapple Shrimp Curry and their signature Green Curry Salmon. Both just melt in your mouth fabulous. We'll be back for sure!!"

The King's Thai Cuisine

★★★★☆ 4.3 (249) • $$

"Casual joint with a good amount of seatingand parking. While there werent many people dining in, the number of take out orders sure kept them busy. There was one gal holding it down, from seating folks, taking orders, managing the takeout, bills, serving, bussing and more. To no surprise, things moved slowly. Thankfully the music was good; the 90s and early 2000 R & B jams took me back and made the wait bearable.-Good wings, with a very light seasoning but still flavorful. -Good cream cheese wontons, but didn't don't like plum sauce. - dish 45 was okay, but a bit bland."

The Cove

★★★★☆ 4.2 (175) • $$

"Came here to try something new in Dinkytown! It is right across from the Target express. We were down on campus for a game at TCF and came here for lunch before. Wasn't super busy which was nice and we were able to get our food very fast.Here at The Cove, they have poke bowls, rice bowls, and bun mi. Me and my boyfriend both got rice bowls and were very impressed. I got my bowl with the chicken and meatballs and my boyfriend got the pork belly and meatballs. Everything was full of flavor and very tender. My personal favorite was the chicken; it was breaded and tasted absolutely amazing. The sides that come in the bowl are also great. The Chinese broccoli and mushrooms were our personal favorites!The restaurant itself is very nice and simple. You go up to the counter to order and they give you a number for your table. They also have outdoor seating for when it is nice outside! Overall this place is delicious and unique from many other restaurants around. I will definitely be coming back again."

Sidewalk Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4 (185) • $$

"OVERALL: a true & authentic hole in the wall restaurant. A hidden gem on the U of M campus. FOOD: We ordered the chicken congee, honey bbq pork, beef chow fun, crispy custard dessert, Hong Kong style milk tea, and Hong Kong style lemon tea. The HK style teas were the best teas I've had in the city. They were absolutely delicious! Each of the dishes themselves were large portions and so flavorful. For the congee, maybe ordering soy sauce or even ginger scallion oil on the side would've leveled it up, BUT even for just the congee itself it was delicious and you can tell they use broth instead of water to boil it down. I also appreciate with the chow fun that they limit the amount of onions and add a lot of bean sprouts. The BBQ pork with honey really adds a unique flavor that is not typical of other BBQ pork I've ordered at other places. SERVICE: The service was fast and kind. Waters always full, truly 5/5. PRICE: I'll have to come back for their weekday lunch special where dishes range from $9-12, but each of our dishes today were $13-$19. I learned as well that the owners are from HK and want to share the authentic flavors in MN. They also are the only restaurant that make the crispy cream custard dessert that is SO delicious. They make it to order as well so it's always fresh and hot. They also make their duck daily as well and I have to come back for that! *They also have a parking lot, which is HUGE bonus for being on campus!!"

Khun Nai Thai Cuisine

★★★★☆ 4.1 (156) • $$

"This place was amazing. Staff is attentive and surprisingly fast. The place was 3/4 full when my daughter and I arrived to sate our Thai desires. We had the chicken satay, jalapeño wontons, Tom Kha soup, Gang Ped Yang (curried duck), and ...something else... we were tying on the feedbag.The drinks were on the table before we thought about them again and the whole meal began showing up shortly after. Blazing fast service and food that was plentiful and better than we expected. Delicious.Be sure to leave space for our return. We'll be back to try the Pad Bai Horepa. See you there soon!"

Kazoku Japanese

★★★★☆ 4.3 (133) • $$

"My husband and I went here for a Valentine's lunch date. We arrived at 11:30, which was good, because it got pretty busy after that. Our waiter was very friendly and helpful. We ordered the Sake, Hamachi, Shrimp Tempura, and Chicken Yakisoba. Everything was good, but the Sake and the Shrimp Tempura were the favorites! We will definitely return!"

Kiku Bistro

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (232) • $$

"Starving after a long day flying I decided to Kiku takeout and/or delivery.I was excited to see how much thought they behind the packaging. First of all it's always a blessing when either your Uber eats or the restaurant puts in utensils. If you looking for chopstick you will have to request from the restaurant or driver. The to go order had a small piece of cardboard box right above the Pad Thai. It's small steps like this keep the food hot as if you're getting it right off the pan! The order consisted of Miso Soup, Edamame, and Pad Thai. The Vegetables in the Pad Thai, tasted like water. I'm assuming it's probably because they have their vegetables soaking in water for storage and refrigeration (common for restaurants to do).It was 56 minutes prior to close so I'm assuming the kitchen probably was in a hurry to close out. More than likely just grabbed out the veggies and threw them in the pan not allowing the excess water to be removed. Even sautéeing the veggies in first to really soak up in the sauce may have helped. The edamame was slightly under cooked which makes it tough to get the soybeans out. Maybe this is a restaurant is best experienced as a sit down spot and I recommend favoring their Japanese offerings not Thai."

Bonchon

★★★★☆ 4.1 (138) • $$

"Stopped in after looking for a quick bite to eat and decided to try a new place. We were a little surprised that Bonchon is fully a sit down restaurant, but our experience was great. Very clean store, staff were very nice, and service was actually phenomenal. We had their bibimbap bowl and fried tenders, both were really good. The fried chicken with the soy garlic sauce in particular was a highlight."

House of Curry

★★★★☆ 4.3 (123) • $$

"I've been going here for years now (since around the time they opened) and I absolutely love it! Sri Lankan food is AMAZING, Amd this place does not disappoint! I can't say enough good things about the food here. My go to meal here is the string hoppers, the string hoppers are like a thin patty made of thin white rice noodles (it comes with like 12). I love that this meal comes with a curry sauce, Kiri Hodi (a sweet thinner sauce) and Coconut Sambol. I layer on as much of each that I want on my string hoppers and the combo is DELICIOUS! My daughter has tried a few different dishes here and loves them all. She's done the Ala Hodi (potato curry), the chicken curry and the Dhal Curry. She normally gets roti on the side as well. We normally get a side of vegetable rolls to start with. Then if we are looking for a little extra we get a Mango Lassi to start or finish the meal with. It is like a sweet mango smoothie, but yogurt based and thinner texture."

Chin Dian Kitchen

★★★★☆ 3.7 (146) • $$

"My friend and I come here regularly because it's convenient and has a nice lunch menu that seems to have something for any mood. We usually order the spring rolls, a filling meat salad in a rice wrapper. I also like to get a lunch menu item that has a samosa on the side. The samosa filling is hearty with just enough Indian spice kick, fried suitably enough in a wonton wrapper. The lunch menu has a reliable selection of popular Asian dishes. I've enjoyed the Chinese chicken dishes (sesame, General Tso's, etc.) with flavorful sauces that don't drown out the fresh vegetables. Last time I went I ordered General Tso's "spicy," which would probably be about "medium" in Little Mekong--just right for me. I was a little disappointed that the noodle dish on the lunch menu seemed to lack moisture and flavor, but mostly I've been happy with the food. Sometime I'd like to go back for dinner, as those dishes seem more adventurous. The teas complement the dishes nicely, especially when I order something fried. I usually have the zingy ginger tea, a favorite for both my friend and me. Recently I found Nina's hot lemonade surprisingly refreshing on a hot day. The service is friendly and attentive. The space is airy and fresh. I come in hungry, and leave full and satisfied. There is not much more we can ask of a regular lunch place, and we'll keep coming back!"

Bona Vietnamese

★★★★☆ 3.5 (162) • $

"My friend told me this was her favorite place for pho so I decided it was worth a shot. They're easy enough to find and is located on the U of M campus (where it is easy enough to find other pho shops as well). My standard for pho is to always try the pho dac biet. So that was what I ordered. And honestly, I wasn't super satisfied. The flavor depth fell short. There wasn't much to the broth at all. At one point, it may have been a good broth, but it seems like maybe water just kept being added. I also remembered that it didn't come out really hot...but more just warm. I'm not sure I'd go back as there are so many other choices, but if you're in a pinch and you're in the area and looking for an inexpensive bowl of hot noodle soup, they're not a terrible option."

Haven Asian Eatery

★★★★☆ 4.4 (101)

"I'm so glad I saw someone review this place so I could discover it myself! I had been struggling to find a good pad Thai close to home, but this is it. We came in super early bird dinner on a Friday so it was no problem dining in with our 12 month old. We had pad Thai, curry fried rice, and some spring rolls. Everything was delicious! The sauce with the spring rolls was excellent, and the spring rolls tasted fresh with lots of lettuce. The pad Thai and fried rice had great flavors and big portions! Everything was seasoned so nicely. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. It's winter so the sun went down fast but they have a great big wall of windows overlooking a small lake and walking path. I imagine it's beautiful in the summer. If they added some more live plants in the sun room area I think it would be such a beautiful space year round."

Red Ginger China Bistro

★★★★☆ 3.7 (140) • $$

"What a surprise. Nestled in an Industrial Park. Our dishes were just what we were hoping for. My Singapore noodles had just enough heat and curry flavor. It had lots of thinly sliced vegetables and plenty of protein. My husband was looking for a brown sauce chow mein and was pleased with what he got. He said it was delicious. Just to write crispy celery and plenty of food. They're egg. Rolls are delicious as well. I wish I remembered to take pictures but it looked and smelled so good. We dug right in. We will be back!"

Lucky Street

★★★★☆ 3.9 (110) • $$

"A friend of mine recommended this spot and let me tell you this place is a Hit. Everything was fresh hot and flavorful. The service was great and very attentive. I didn't try the sushi but I will be back to give it a shot. All the sauces were fire as well."

Wild Orchid

★★★★☆ 3.6 (128) • $

"The more things change, the more they change. My relationship with Wild Orchid is complicated. I loved 'em. I hated 'em. I loved 'em again. I felt the sting of disappointment. I sorta felt like I'd ended the relationship. But wait-- after a couple of years of not seeing my former favorite... I decided it was time to pay a visit, once again... and Magic, thy soul is a place. I don't know how long it will last, but this may be the best Hmong restaurant in town. New owners? I don't know or care. Just be sure to speak slowly to the guy at the register. His English is a little lacking. The food is so good I actually considered not posting this update-- to keep this place to myself. Yeah, right. Thank you, oh Gods of Asian Food, for granting us such yummies."

Rockys Asian Bistro & BBQ

★★★★☆ 4.3 (89) • $$

"Good location, easy to find, easy to park, Went there right before dinner time so was not as busy. Servers were friendly and foods came out quickly. The foods were gooood! Will definitely go back and try other dishes."

Sakana Sushi & Asian Bistro

★★★★☆ 3.6 (125) • $$

"We stopped here on a whim last night and the place was packed. We didn't have to have reservations and they were able to get us in. Probably 4 empty tables in the place. The food was really good. The service was mediocre. The covid precautions were lacking. I'd go back here. The food was delicious."

Sushi Tango Woodbury

★★★☆☆ 3 (177) • $$

"All aspects that you would expect from a sushi restaurant or here. Good atmosphere good drinks great sushi."

Oyama Sushi

★★★★☆ 4.3 (69) • $$

"Solid delicious sushi. Twins roll every time. All the others good too friendly fast service."

Joy Kitchen

★★★★☆ 3.6 (86) • $$

"This is our go-to for ordering out when we are lazy and not wanting to cook! We only stick to the basics (orange chicken, chicken fried rice, wontons, general tso's chicken). We don't order sushi or anything fancy (my husband tried sushi here & it's nothing to brag about)... The chicken is always super awesome and flavorful, no weird pieces. Cream cheese wontons are super delicious. However, the fried rice is mediocre. It's more on the dry side & not very flavorful. Lastly, they serve large portions for great price. We will continue to order from here!"

King Thai Restaurant

★★★☆☆ 2.8 (135) • $

"Came here for lunch. We were a pretty large group (FEG) Great tasting food, friendly staff, great atmosphere. Plenty of parking as well."

UMI Sushi & Hibachi

★★★★☆ 3.7 (76)

"The expresso martini is always a 10/10. For food they had an end of the summer special which included 1 appetizer and 3 sushi rolls for $40.I ordered for appetizers and onion soup and Sautéed with chili paste and garlic . If you're a lover of spice this edamame would be 1st pick. For my rolls I order a angry bird which had shrimp tempura, spicy kani, cucumber, topped with seared salmon, masago, green onion, eel sauce, spicy mayo, Crunch roll Included shrimp tempura, cucumber, kaiware (Daikon Sprout), topped with crunch, nori, masago, eel sauce, spicy mayo., TRIPLE THREAT roll it included spicy salmon, spicy yellowtail, topped with spicy tuna, crunch, spicy mayo This roll was one of my favorite it was so deliciously crunchy I went back twice lol. Service was fast and the ambiance is always great would recommend this place for sushi in blaine!"

Bonchon

★★★★☆ 4 (65)

"Oh my gosh! The service and food were excellent! The restaurant was neat and clean, perfect place to meet up with friends. The menu had so many delicious looking items that it was hard to decide what to order. We had to try the wings, which were perfectly cooked. Crispy and excellently seasoned. My friend ordered the BulDak, which was nice and spicy, he thoroughly enjoyed it. The serving was huge. There were enough leftovers for two more meals. I ordered the Japchae, which I thoroughly enjoyed. I definitely will go back and try more of their delicious food."

QuickSub

★★★★★ 4.5 (51) • $

"You might drive passed this place a dozen times and never notice it. If you did notice it you might not give it a 2nd look, much less go in. But you, my friend, would seriously be missing out. If my grandma were Chinese (and still alive) I can imagine her whipping up a meal like you get here. The food is simply made with Love. Fresh, high quality ingredients cooked to perfection by someone that obviously takes great pride in their product. Just like grandma....but with more spices.I couldn't decide what I wanted so I ordered pinneaple lemon chicken and hot and spicy chicken, both at spice level 8 along with some fried rice. I almost ordered some wontons but I didn't want to look like a pig ;-)The hot and spicy chicken is not like Vietnamese hot and spicy chicken....this version has a lighter sauce and they use real pieces of chicken, not the mystery pieces like you see at many places. Big juicy slices of chicken paired with fresh vegetables. The lemon chicken also contains real white meat chicken, battered and lightly deep fried with pineapples (of course) and a terrific lemon sauce that is not overly sweet like many are. This is probably not normally a spicy dish but I think that the added heat put this over the top.And the fried rice? Also terrific.Next time I will probably bump the the the spice level to 10 but I will say that at 8, both dishes definatly had some kick. You never know with these places...too many cater to the wimpy Scandinavian palate when setting heat levels.Great little place. So glad I stopped."

Ichiddo Highland Park

★★★★☆ 4.4 (52)

"Yum is all I can start with! My date and I ordered delivery and we got two chicken stir fry ramens, age tofu, and gyoza. I added shredded char siu pork to mine which just made it over the top delicious! I was blown away with how good this ramen was and actually the age tofu (fried tofu with Japanese classical skewer sauce, tapped with bonito flakes) was my favorite part of the meal, it was just sooo good! It held its crunchy consistency even for takeout and towards the end of the meal, just so flavorful and the perfect appetizer! I didn't take any photos so you'll just have to trust me on this. Ichiddo Ramen is so good! I'll 100% be back and loved that the prices are decent. We got our whole meal for two people for just under $48 which included delivery fees, so well worth the cost!"

Thai Fusion

★★★★☆ 3.6 (77) • $$

"At the moment they're only accepting take outs - no dining in experience.I ordered the Pad See Ew and Paradise Wings during my lunch through Yelp (about 12:30 - 1:30). This was on a weekday. Estimated time to be ready as shown in Yelp was about 30-35 minutes. If you're looking to grab something and can't wait or have less than an hour for lunch, I suggest ordering ahead of time. Otherwise it looks like they also have a good selection of hot deli items and cold snacks to grab and go.I actually arrived a bit early to pick up but food came out before the estimated time I was given in the app. Don't forget to grab your utensils! It's not in the bag when ordered. I had to go back in for that.Plenty of parking space in the lot!Although wait time was much longer than normal, you won't be disappointed by the food! I was most amazed by the Paradise Wings. Seems to be coated with Panko crumbs and cooked perfectly - not at all soggy. 3 hours later and the wings were still crunchy as when it was fresh! Wings were packed and meaty, just how I like it. Comes with sweet chili sauce.Pad See Ew was also delicious. I've had my fair share of Pad See Ew but the noodles for this one holds perfectly well. As in, it's not soggy and doesn't break easily fresh or if you were to save and eat it later. Quite impressed. Good mix of proteins and vegetables. To sum it up, food is awesome and I'd go back for more on a weekend."

Kolap Restaurant

★★★★★ 4.6 (47) • $

"We got 3 tasty dishes for $23! Full marks because you can't beat this deal for food that feels homemade and packed with flavor. I've actually had Kolap's food many times before because they do takeout and I've been in mtgs where it was ordered. I had never been to the actual restaurant though so when I needed to schedule a lunch mtg in the area, I suggested we go here! AMBIANCE It isn't trendy or sleek, but I'm totally okay with that compared to other reviewers. It's definitely hole-in-the-wall but was bigger inside than I thought. That helped since I didn't have to worry about getting a table. I also loved that about a dozen Asian OGs came in mid-meal and they strolled-in like regulars. The servers were really sweet too. THE FOODMy table ordered the Stir-fried Chinese Broccoli (#15), Siem Reap Sour Soup (#8), & Prohok Ktees (#36). Yummmm and good mix of items to eat family-style. I liked the soup's broth. I did expect the #36 pork to be spicier but it was at least flavorful. I would of liked more cabbage & less broccoli with this dish but that's more of a preference. We had enough leftovers for 2 boxes to take home! It seriously felt like I was going to an aunty's house for food & leaving with more meals for later (like I do with all my relatives). I'm definitely coming back & bringing others here who want a low-key but awesome meal. There are so many more dishes I gotta try from my aunties."

Amian

★★★★☆ 4.1 (59) • $$

"I went for a quick lunch on a Sunday. The service was great and the server was polite and attentive. I ordered the Beef Chow Fun which is a staple of many Chinese restaurants and a dish I use to judge the quality. It was fresh and cooked well, the beef was velveted nicely and was tender. They added green and red peppers which was new to me but the crunch of the peppers worked with the rest of the dish. For a Chinese restaurant in a small town in MN, this place will most likely exceed your expectations!"

Red Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.2 (54)

"This is one of our usual restaurants to go to. We love their lemon pepper Cajun dry rub. They put it on the pork belly, pork feet, and chicken feet. Their pho is pretty good, we usually order the fried rice and eggrolls to go whenever we stop by for quick lunch. Restaurant has 10+ tables, 1 server in the front. Might be the owner, we see her every time. She's very social and greets everyone. Restaurant is always clean and has a simple look. Huge parking lot in the front."

Pham's Rice Bowl

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (83) • $

"I love Pham's Rice Bowl! I've visited this stall quite a few times. It's located in the middle of the Midtown Global Market along the major dining space. The team here is really friendly and it's always a good service experience!I've tried a lot of menu items like Banh Mi, pho, and their boba! All of it is pretty good and I'll be continuing to get food here!"

Teriyaki Madness

★★★★☆ 3.8 (61)

"Food is delicious and speedy service! Does not disappoint, would recommend this place if you're craving Asian food."

Little Asia Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.5 (71) • $

"This is my go to spot for Hmong Food to restore my soul. LOL. I ALWAYS get the Combo Fried Rice, Beef Brisket, Roast Pork, and Pork Hli Xia. Not to mention that their homemade pepper is the BEST pairing to these dishes. Has such a good kick and I always ask for extra pepper on the side for my order. This is a bittersweet spot for me because my Mom, who is now in heaven, only enjoyed food from this restaurant. Hope this spot continues to do well in business because I'll always support!"

Asian Bowl

★★★★☆ 3.8 (57) • $

"So glad we stumbled across this place. Service is great. Prices are very reasonable especially for the large portions they serve. The chicken pad Thai here is the absolute best I've had anywhere, including high end restaurants. I would easily pay double for that delicious dish. We'll definitely be back!!!"