Gion Vietnamese Restaurant — New Hope, Minnesota I wasn’t hunting for dinner—I was just driving with no destination—when I passed a Vietnamese spot with an animated LED PHO sign flashing at me. That’s usually a good omen. I pulled in. Inside at about 7:30 pm, the place was busier than expected. Plenty of diners, plenty of staff, and that end-of-rush energy where everything’s getting wiped down and reset. That alone told me something good was happening here. I tried to order fresh spring rolls—sold out. No problem. They make them fresh daily, and I’d rather they run out than serve yesterday’s leftovers. Then I went for a bánh mì—also out, due to fresh-baked bread being gone for the night. As a foodie, I’m fine striking out if the reason is freshness. I’ll just come back earlier. So the audible changed to: Pork egg rolls Fried dumplings (for my wife—she’s the dumpling judge) Chicken Pad Thai (my go-to benchmark dish) Twelve minutes later, I was out the door with a to-go bag. Back home, lids popped—and honestly? Lovely. The fried dumplings were excellent. Almost a pastry-like shell around the pork filling, formed in those perfect half-moon shapes. Light, crisp, and balanced. The pork egg rolls surprised me. I’m picky here—grew up on old-school Chinese handmade rolls. These held their own. Substantial filling, visible pork, not just layers of wrapper stuffed with cabbage. Two dipping sauces came with them: a fish-forward sauce and a hoisin-style sauce. Both worked. Then the Pad Thai. Refreshing. Light. Exactly how it should be. Noodles weren’t heavy Sauce wasn’t cloying Chicken was plentiful—and crucially—not overcooked That last part matters. So many places dry the chicken out. Not here. It was tender and flavorful, and the portion was generous without being sloppy. Bottom line Even with two items sold out, I walked away impressed. That tells you something. This is a place doing things fresh, even if it means saying “not tonight.” I’ll absolutely be back—earlier next time—for the bánh mì and fresh spring rolls. If those are anywhere near the level of what I had, Gion’s going to be a regular stop.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Slava Abramiants
I miss this place, I used to go often when I worked near. Very good and authentic Pho and appetizers. I alsway want to try new things but Pho so soooooo good I would alsway default to that and spring and eggrolls. Bahn Mi is escellet as well.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Seng Yang
This place as a BIG disappointment. The spring rolls we ordered didnt come with vermicelli noodles as noted on the menu. When we got the springs and asked they quickly mentioned that its been this way for a long while and that they just havent taken it off the menu.
For the price of the spring rolls egg rolls and pho was small. Im not sure how this place was rated so high. To top it off we got jolly ranchers.
I would not come here again.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Jyh-Yau Tsaur
Nice flavor of classic pho and Bun bo hue.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Max Lundeen
Bo kho is incredible. Great in the cold weather. Still holds up since I posted this review 7yrs ago.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
WarHmonger MATH
This is a good Vietnamese restaurant. I got the Pho Special Combination. There were plenty of meat. The broth was light and had a good balance of sweetness. Overal I think the pho is average at best compared to Vietnamese Pho. Would I eat here again? Not for the pho. I've waited over a year to try this restaurant and have heard great reviews on their Pho. Disappointed in thier pho but the other menu options were great.
Eggrolls: 9/10 (precooked) 0 Combination rice platter: 9/10 Fried Pot Stickers/Dumplings: 7.5/10 Bo Kho/Beef Stew: 9.75/10
Great service, very fast. You won't leave this restaurant hungry. The Pho is spectacular. Our entire family find something they liked. I would strongly recommend this restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jacob Fay
Great Vietnamese cuisine, great price, great service. New go to Vietnamese spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Abbie R.
Pretty cramped spot terrible service but great food. They let the plates stack up and never checked up on us but since the food was good they get 2 stars. We told them twice we ordered 2 drinks and they just didnt do anything about it and waited for our bill forever while theyre all just laughing and talking.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 1
Fellie
I like the veggie pho. It cures my cold during winter. The cream cheese wonton seemed smaller than the usual.
I’ve had most of the menu here at different times and it’s always great. Fresh ingredients. Friendly service. Can get busy sometimes enough that you have to wait for a table.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
blaize harty
Love this place. Everything has been great always. I’m a regular customer.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chris Enstad
Easily top 5 for Pho in western suburbs
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jun
Very delicious clear broth Bun Bo Hue. Definitely will come again soon!
Gion Vietnamese Restaurant — New Hope, Minnesota
I wasn’t hunting for dinner—I was just driving with no destination—when I passed a Vietnamese spot with an animated LED PHO sign flashing at me. That’s usually a good omen. I pulled in.
Inside at about 7:30 pm, the place was busier than expected. Plenty of diners, plenty of staff, and that end-of-rush energy where everything’s getting wiped down and reset. That alone told me something good was happening here.
I tried to order fresh spring rolls—sold out. No problem. They make them fresh daily, and I’d rather they run out than serve yesterday’s leftovers. Then I went for a bánh mì—also out, due to fresh-baked bread being gone for the night. As a foodie, I’m fine striking out if the reason is freshness. I’ll just come back earlier.
So the audible changed to:
Pork egg rolls
Fried dumplings (for my wife—she’s the dumpling judge)
Chicken Pad Thai (my go-to benchmark dish)
Twelve minutes later, I was out the door with a to-go bag.
Back home, lids popped—and honestly? Lovely.
The fried dumplings were excellent. Almost a pastry-like shell around the pork filling, formed in those perfect half-moon shapes. Light, crisp, and balanced.
The pork egg rolls surprised me. I’m picky here—grew up on old-school Chinese handmade rolls. These held their own. Substantial filling, visible pork, not just layers of wrapper stuffed with cabbage. Two dipping sauces came with them: a fish-forward sauce and a hoisin-style sauce. Both worked.
Then the Pad Thai. Refreshing. Light. Exactly how it should be.
Noodles weren’t heavy
Sauce wasn’t cloying
Chicken was plentiful—and crucially—not overcooked
That last part matters. So many places dry the chicken out. Not here. It was tender and flavorful, and the portion was generous without being sloppy.
Bottom line
Even with two items sold out, I walked away impressed. That tells you something. This is a place doing things fresh, even if it means saying “not tonight.”
I’ll absolutely be back—earlier next time—for the bánh mì and fresh spring rolls. If those are anywhere near the level of what I had, Gion’s going to be a regular stop.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
I miss this place, I used to go often when I worked near. Very good and authentic Pho and appetizers. I alsway want to try new things but Pho so soooooo good I would alsway default to that and spring and eggrolls. Bahn Mi is escellet as well.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place as a BIG disappointment. The spring rolls we ordered didnt come with vermicelli noodles as noted on the menu. When we got the springs and asked they quickly mentioned that its been this way for a long while and that they just havent taken it off the menu.
For the price of the spring rolls egg rolls and pho was small. Im not sure how this place was rated so high. To top it off we got jolly ranchers.
I would not come here again.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Nice flavor of classic pho and Bun bo hue.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bo kho is incredible. Great in the cold weather. Still holds up since I posted this review 7yrs ago.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is a good Vietnamese restaurant. I got the Pho Special Combination. There were plenty of meat. The broth was light and had a good balance of sweetness. Overal I think the pho is average at best compared to Vietnamese Pho.
Would I eat here again? Not for the pho. I've waited over a year to try this restaurant and have heard great reviews on their Pho. Disappointed in thier pho but the other menu options were great.
Eggrolls: 9/10 (precooked)
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Combination rice platter: 9/10
Fried Pot Stickers/Dumplings: 7.5/10
Bo Kho/Beef Stew: 9.75/10
Pho Score
Price (5): 4
Bowl size (5): 4
Presentation (5): 3
Herbs (5): 4
Noodles (5): 2
Meat
• Quality (5): 2.5
• Portion (5): 4
• Bonus meats (5): 1
Broth quality
• Clearness (5): 3
• Spices (5): 2.5
• Depth (5): 2.5
• Balance (20): 12.5
• Richness (20): 12
• MSG aftertaste (-3): -.5
• Secret special factor (5): .5
Total score (100 points max): 57/100
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Beef Stew, Grilled Pork, Grilled Pork \u0026 Shredded Pork, Eggroll Noodle Bowl, Potstickers, Vietnamese Egg Rolls
Great service, very fast. You won't leave this restaurant hungry. The Pho is spectacular. Our entire family find something they liked. I would strongly recommend this restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great Vietnamese cuisine, great price, great service. New go to Vietnamese spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Pretty cramped spot terrible service but great food. They let the plates stack up and never checked up on us but since the food was good they get 2 stars. We told them twice we ordered 2 drinks and they just didnt do anything about it and waited for our bill forever while theyre all just laughing and talking.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 1
I like the veggie pho. It cures my cold during winter. The cream cheese wonton seemed smaller than the usual.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Restaurantji Recommends
I’ve had most of the menu here at different times and it’s always great. Fresh ingredients. Friendly service. Can get busy sometimes enough that you have to wait for a table.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love this place. Everything has been great always. I’m a regular customer.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Easily top 5 for Pho in western suburbs
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very delicious clear broth Bun Bo Hue. Definitely will come again soon!
Wonderful food. Casual atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
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