Pho 79
Located on Minneapolis's famous Eat Street strip, Pho 79 serves a variety of authentic Vietnamese dishes, including Phở, Hũ Tiếu, Bún, and rice dishes mixed with marinated chicken, pork or shrimp. Vegetarians can choose from several vegan dishes, including vegetable fried rice and rice vermicelli salad. The lean meats and variety of vegetables used in all of their dishes are also figure-friendly. The nearby Minneapolis Institute of Arts and Loring Park offers cultural entertainment after the meal. $6.79 and up per entree.
Pho 79
2529 Nicollet Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55404
Jasmine 26
Voted Best Cocktails in the Twin Cities by City Pages in 2008, Jasmine 26 features a variety of Vietnamese-inspired salads, classic Vietnamese-style noodles, fried rice, meaty crepes and Vietnamese curries. For vegetarians, many of their dishes are also available with a meatless substitute. Its location just off Nicollet Avenue also places visitors in close proximity with several locally owned clothes shops and ethnic groceries. $10.00 and up per entree.
Jasmine 26
8 East 26th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55404
Quang Restaurant
Known for their large bowls of Phở, Quang Restaurant is a family-owned Vietnamese deli and pastry restaurant specializing in traditional Vietnamese desserts, vermicelli salads, broken rice platters and meaty noodle soups, including Mi Kho and Pho Ga. Vegetarians can choose from several salads or tofu platters. Its close location to Highway 35 West allows quick access out of Minneapolis and into the southern suburbs. $6.75 to $11.50 per entree.
Quang Restaurant
2719 Nicollet Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55408
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