Hoa Bien Vietnamese Restaurant

Stopped in for lunch today. They have spruced up the interior. It was very inviting. We were immediately seated and received our refreshments right away. The lunch menu had some very nice options. I chose the spicy chicken with wontons. GREAT CHOICE!! The dish had a Beautiful spice level. The wontons were cooked just right and the sauce was very good. The spring rolls and sauce were fresh and tasty. Great lunch prices and enough for leftovers. Thank you HOA Bien!

The atmosphere here is really nice, the music is a good volume and it's a good temperature. The service is fast and attentive, they make sure you're taken care of! The Pho is forgettable- when I try pho broth I look for a broth that I would want to keep having even without adding extras. This broth was not very rich, and the meat in it was a bit tough. I'd be willing to give it another try, but the food isn't good enough at the moment to even take the leftovers home.

I've been on a Vietnamese kick lately, which shouldn't be a surprise, I'm Vietnamese. In the past several months though, it's all I crave. I hope this phase in my life never ends and lasts until I'm into my ripe old age. When I'm too lazy to make my own dishes at home, there's a handful of Viet places I tend to go to for specific dishes. When I'm just a little lazy but still can make an effort, I'll venture out to Brooklyn Park and MLPS. But super lazy days when everything is a chore, I hit up places closer to me that I know I'll enjoy, like Hoa Bien. I usually get their vermicelli bowls, banh cuon, and canh chua, which you must order the ca kho to accompany. I've also tried their bun bo hue, unfortunately, that was a let down, no flavor. So, I just stick to what I know is good there. Service is always fast and efficient, that's all I need.

Great service, lunch specials, food! I love their Bun (Noodle Salad)-very fresh ingredients and tastes like a slice from Viet Nam.

Soooo good. Honestly I missed the pho in Minnesota. We have some options in ABQ where we currently live as well but I don't think it's as good as the options here in MN. The spring rolls were much better as well. As always, pretty reasonably priced flavorful broth for the pho. Very clean interior and wonderful service. We didn't specify that my partner has peanut allergies so when we got his dish with peanuts on it we felt bad but they very gladly substituted it quickly. We were so grateful for that!! Will come again someday when we're back home next time.

Came here on a recent Sunday afternoon after seeing a movie. It was one of those *very* cold and windy days. We were delighted to find them open after we agreed that some Vietnamese food would hit the spot!Parking in their adjacent large parking lot was easy. Walking inside the restaurant, we found it had a few tables occupied by large groups, and we were seated at a comfortable booth towards the back. We took our time considering our menu options and finally decided on an order of egg rolls to share, two entrees, and a pot of tea.A short while later, all the food was brought out at once, instead of our app coming out first, and then our entrees several minutes later.The egg rolls were hot & fresh, right out of the fryer. They were crispy and very tasty. The Mock Duck Lo Mein entree I ordered was also very tasty, and I ended up eating the entire serving during the course of our visit (yes, I was full). My dining companion enjoyed her entree and got a container in which to bring her leftovers home. When our server stopped by to remove the empty plate from the egg rolls and to hear my companion's request for a leftovers container, and despite the obvious fact that I was still eating (chopsticks in hand and bringing food up to my mouth), she asked me whether she could take my plate away. What?!The prices seem fair for the quality and amount of food.Service: so-so/meh.

I know I'm coming late to this St Paul gem, but better late than never. We had a really good takeout experience on a day my wife was craving pho. She got the sliced beef pho and I got the combination bun salad. Both were excellent and the bun came packed with 3 different proteins and an egg roll. The kids loved the egg roll appetizer but did not think highly of the wonton soup (I think the sesame oil turned them off). Also the chicken and rice dish was fire. Will def be back!

I'm 41 years old and I've been a fan of Hoa Bien since I was a teenager when my high school was a couple blocks away and they were in a much smaller building in the same location on a hill. Hoa Bien has maintained it excellence through the years. I haven't once been disappointed. My go-to dish is typically their Bun Salad. My son loves the Shrimp Lo Mein. Dad loves the Hot and Spicy Chicken and my Mom is partial to the Sweet and Sour Chicken which actually has Peppers, Onions and Pineapple! Hoa Bien has my vote for one of the best Vietnamese restaurants in the Twin Cities!

First time here. Ordered the lunch special of Hot & Spicy Chicken w/ egg roll.Nice ambiance with lots of natural light. Service was excellent. The food was very good and the egg roll was great! Can't wait to come back and try more of the menu.

Wenever we went in there in the afternoon, there is always one worker who's like mid twenties girl. She's pretty cool - very efficient and friendly. Will engage in convo from time to time, also really great at recommending dishes. We typically get the catfish, banh xeoh, their rice rolls and the special assorted dessert w/ the mung bean, jelly, coconut... Idk the name though xDThe catfish is perfect for eating there. Its nice and warm and so very savory with their rice. Feels like a warm hug honestly. Banh xeoh is always fun to eat with the veggies/herbs. I noticed you dont just get one type of plate of veggies, its sometimes the shiso leaves or perilla, sometimes different herbs. Always an assortment. Always delicious. Rice rolls has bean sprouts innit. Makes for a satisfying crunch. The dessert is always nice to finish the meal. Very sweet and satisfying. Definitely hits the spot for Vietnamese, and always makes me feel pretty light after stuffing my face. Highly recommend!