What it's actually like
Overwhelmingly positive reviews with 87 out of 89 ratings at 5 stars. Diners consistently praise the restaurant's creative, flavorful Vietnamese-inspired dishes executed with precision, particularly the standout jicama ribs and chicken sandwich. The industrial-meets-modern atmosphere, exceptional service culture driven by the personable owner, and reasonable pricing create a memorable dining experience that reviewers describe as life-changing and worth returning to repeatedly.
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Diners keep mentioning
Spicy Chicken SandwichSticky Jicama RibsChicken SaladPork Fried RiceCream Cheese WontonsChili Crunch Chicken WingsThai Tea Tres LechesAffogato with Vietnamese coffee
Ambiance
upscale-casual
Noise level
lively
Dress code
smart casual
Outdoor seating
Yes
Good for
date night, family, celebration
Reservations
direct
Wait reality — Reservations strongly recommended, especially weekends and peak hours. Walk-ins may wait 15-20 minutes on busy nights, but staff accommodates without reservations when possible. Best to visit weeknights for quicker seating.
Derived from 89 recent Google reviews — not marketing copy.
What's cooking
Beer
Bauhaus 'NAH' Hazy Pale Ale$7
Citrusy, tropical, full-bodied pale ale
BlackStack 'Slopes' Pilsner$7
Light-bodied, fresh French-style pilsner, Saint Paul, MN
Terra Lager$6
Crisp, clean, refreshing lager, South Korea
YOHO 'Aooni' IPA$9
Bold, hoppy, earthy Japanese IPA, Japan
YOHO 'Wednesday Cat' Belgian White Ale$9
Bright, citrusy, smooth Belgian white ale, Japan
Cider
Keepsake$9
Semi-sweet cider, farmhouse blend, Dundas, Minnesota
Wild State Hazy Pink Pineapple Cider$7
Juicy, tropical, lightly tart cider, Duluth, MN
Desserts
Cà Phê Sữa Đá Affogatogluten free$9
Vietnamese coffee, vanilla ice cream, black sesame coconut tuile. Contains hazelnuts.
Thai Tea Tres Leches$12
Milk soaked chiffon cake, caramelized coconut cream, shortbread crumble, brown sugar boba
Entrees
20 oz Grilled Ribeyedairy free$49
Traditional Vietnamese marinade, jasmine rice, yu choy, scallions
Bún Chay | Rice Noodle Salad$19
Crispy tofu, vermicelli, soy vinaigrette, herb salad, perilla leaf, crushed peanuts
Chili Crunch Wings$16
Green garlic ranch, house pickles
Grilled Thick-Cut Pork Chopdairy free$28
Peppercorn marinade, jasmine rice, scallion oil, nước mắm salad, fried egg
Roast Pork Fried Ricedairy free$16
Scallion oil, crispy pork, lap xuong, fried egg, chili crunch. Can be vegetarian.
Spicy Chicken Sandwich$17
Brioche bun, lettuce, tomato, house pickles, herb aioli, chili crunch
Sticky Jicama Ribs$21
Marinated tofu, fried jicama, jasmine rice, soy glaze, toasted sesame seeds, mint, scallions
N/A Beverages
Aplos (Cocktail)$8
Negroni or Ume Spritz
Cà Phê Sữa Đá Coffee$8
Bold, sweet, creamy Vietnamese coffee over ice. Contains hazelnuts.
Unified Ferments Snow Chrysanthemum$12
Floral, verdant, orange-wine-like tea ferment, Kunlun Mountains
Orange / Rosé Wine
Moulin de Gassac$12
Rosé, Grenache, Carignan, Syrah, France
Sanctum$16
Skin Contact, White Blend, Styria, Slovenia
Red Wine
Jonata Todos$105
Bordeaux Blend, Santa Ynez Valley, California
Lady of the Sunshine$95
Nero d'Avola, Pinot Noir 2024, Edna Valley, California
Le Fruit Du Hasard$60
Carignan, Syrah, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
Maloof$16
Grenache, Syrah, Viognier, Tualatin Hills, Oregon
Montepeloso A Quo$16
Sangiovese, Montepulciano, Tuscany, Italy
Santini Au Vin Rouge$98
Pinot Noir, Gamay, Chardonnay, France
Scar of the Sea$18
Pinot Noir 2024, SLO Coast, California
Sake
Blossom of Peace$14
Producer: Tozai, Plum Sake, sweet but balanced
Mana 1751 True Vision$18
Producer: Manatsuru, Grade: Tokubetsu Junmai, Yamahai, Muroka, Genshu
Sword of the Sun$16
Producer: Takatenjin / Doi Brewery, Grade: Honjozo
Soda
Canada Dry$3
Coke$3
Diet Coke$3
San Pellegrino$3
Sprite$3
Sparkling Wine
J. Laurens$15
Crémant, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Mauzac, Languedoc, France
Rosa Luna$15
Sparkling Red, Lambrusco, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Starters
Cream Cheese Wontons$12
Savory cream cheese, sweet and sour sauce
Crispy Pork Lettuce Wrapsdairy freegluten free$15
Vietnamese roast pork, woven noodles, butter lettuce, cucumbers, herb salad, fish sauce vinaigrette
Khue's Chicken Saladdairy freegluten free$15
Taiwanese cabbage, rau ram, thai chiles, fish sauce vinaigrette, crushed peanuts
White Wine
Amevive$85
Roussanne 2023, Los Olivos District, California
Bodegas Los Bermejos$75
Malvasía, Volcánica Seco, Canary Islands, Spain
Kühling-Gillot$16
Riesling 2022, Trocken, Rheinhessen, Germany
Martin Woods$100
Aligoté 2023, Chehalem Mountains, Oregon
Occhipinti$70
Albanello, Muscat of Alexandria 2024, Sicily, Italy
Pierpaolo Pecorari$15
Sauvignon Blanc 2024, Venezia Giulia, Italy
Rebholz$18
Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay 2022, Pfalz, Germany
Find it
Address
St. Anthony Park, Saint Paul, MN, Saint Paul, MN
Phone
(612) 600-9139