Pho Viet 126 - Blaine

Charming building, welcoming staff, and tasty food! We will certainly return! There's also a connected tea shop.

The restaurant tends to get quite busy on weekends, and you might have to put your name on a waiting list, although my wait times have never been too long. The waiting area is spacious, as it shares space with a neighboring shop that serves sugar cane specialty drinks. On my most recent visit, I noticed they’ve added more chairs for people waiting. The parking lot is quite small, and if you visit on a busy weekend, finding a parking spot could be a challenge.

I found my Bahn Mi to be quite small—more like a mini version! My friends even joked that I had already eaten half of it. The bread was denser and thicker than I like, missing the airy fluffiness I enjoy. Additionally, the pork was slightly undercooked for my liking and lacked the crispy texture I crave. Despite these shortcomings, it was still an acceptable Bahn Mi.

A hidden gem in Blaine off of 125th Aberdeen. They share the area with Mia More (juice bar) and a dance studio. Parking is limited and crowded on a Tuesday afternoon at 1PM. I ordered spring roll and bun thit nuong cha gio (Vietnamese rice noodle salad with grilled pork and egg rolls) for takeout. Both dish was delicious. The peanut sauce for the spring roll was good. Unsure if they put sriracha, because it had a hint of spiciness, which is OK. The bun was gigantic and had a weight to it despite my pickiness and eliminated the daikon, carrots, and lettuce. Everything was made fresh. The fish sauce for the bun was perfect. The service was fast too. I placed the order as I left the gym in Fridley. I drove on Central Ave/65 and by the time I arrived, my order was ready. The interior looked busy when I arrived. Overall, I would eat here again.

This is amazing pho! The new location has so much space and is really open. All the staff were really nice and food came out quickly. We also tried the fried rice and that was really good as well. Very authentic food.