I stumbled upon Trieu Chau in 2011 and kept coming back on all my subsequent annual visits to the Twin Cities. When I finally moved to Minnesota in 2020, I was thrilled to be able to dine here more frequently.
Today was a disappointing visit.
The pho has changed. It was thinner, sweeter than I remember. Not terrible, but not memorable. At this point I’ve been eating here multiple times a year for 14 years; something was very different.
Also—for the first time ever, they refused to take my international credit card. This has never happened to me anywhere in Minnesota. My card isn’t even an Amex or Discover, but a boring old Mastercard. It should have had no issue going through. Luckily I had some cash on me but this soured my experience too.
The positives—noodle portions are still decent. Great table service. Love the diner feel.
Unfortunately, unlikely to visit again, especially with the card issue.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Jenou Lee (SoySauceGuy)
With Trieu Chau coming back recently, I just had to go try out and see how differently they updated their restaurant.
It still stayed the same as before with some minor changes, which is a good thing. It still feels really nostalgic.
A cons I would say was the menu. They don't conclude any allergic info within the menu, so you'll have to ask how they prepare their food, especially their broth. (My buddy has a shrimp allergy. luckily, we stop him and asked the waiter before he ate it.) Maybe proofread their menu again and redesign it again.
It might just be me, but it was definitely a hit or miss. Will try again and taste the other menu.
Parking: Parking is only so much and based on how busy it gets.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Pho
Sarah Mary Catherine
The pho is phenomenal! my favorite is #146. The spring rolls are made fresh and they are delicious.
They just opened last week and I've been there 3 times!
welcome back 😊
T Vu
Pho was ok but the broth was murky even though it looks clear. Taste was on the sweeter side with a lite hint of beef flavor. Even the steak had a sweet after tone taste. The pickle jalapeño was different adding to the sweetness of the broth. The pork and shrimp wonton is ok.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
JJ
Pho was sweet - it left a sweet aftertaste too. I think they use flavor paste for both pho and bun bo hue broths. Personally, not a fan.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Lisa Yang
Really disappointed in the grand re-opening but not even because of the food. We (family of 4) came at a relatively unbusy time. The restaurant was not full, and yet we couldn't get our order taken after waiting for some time. The thing is, tables that came AFTER us and even right next to us got service. The setver even asked the table next to us if they were ready to order and they weren't but didn't bother to check up on us. So we just got up and left. I
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Katalin Foster
LOVE the spring rolls! I always buy 2 orders ?
Mike Chen
Are they still open . Please dont tell me it closed.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
k g
Is this restaurant closed permanently? Today I wanted to eat here but when I arrived the restaurant was closed . Let me know
Esequiel Guzman
The best food, the best service you will ever experience. Be ready to have your life changed and become and instant fan. Im not the only one who has fallen under thier spell. 10yrs plus foing here. Never a fail. The had a fire recently so call before you go. Hope they make it back stonger.The hot and spicy pork is to die for.
Food was delicious and delivered really fast. Service was great and prices were really reasonable. We will definitely be going back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
jose mendez
I love this place, the food is amazing, wait staff is great, it's always busy so be prepared to wait.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pho with Rare Beef Flank Brisket Tendon and Tripe, Cream Cheese Puffs, Chicken Pho, Noodles, MI Hoanh Thanh, Beef, Rolls, Beef Pho, Tendon, Noodle Soup, Banh MI, Mix Pork & Shrimp Wontons, Hot and Spicy Chicken, Sauce, Vermicelli Salad, Bun Bo Hue A1, Fried Pork Eggrolls, Wonton Soup, Spring Rolls, Pork Egg Rolls
L Wang
Cozy spot for solid pho
Paul M
This is my go-to spot for warm comfort and nourishment. The pho and soups come in a thousand varieties. Ok, that's a small exaggeration, but it makes the point. The fresh ingredients and layered flavors keep me coming back. I usually do takeout. But the chef recently told me to eat on-site next time -- while the food is piping hot. I think I may do that! It's friendly, unpretentious, reasonably priced goodness.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Pho, Noodle Soup, Spring Rolls
I stumbled upon Trieu Chau in 2011 and kept coming back on all my subsequent annual visits to the Twin Cities. When I finally moved to Minnesota in 2020, I was thrilled to be able to dine here more frequently.
Today was a disappointing visit.
The pho has changed. It was thinner, sweeter than I remember. Not terrible, but not memorable. At this point I’ve been eating here multiple times a year for 14 years; something was very different.
Also—for the first time ever, they refused to take my international credit card. This has never happened to me anywhere in Minnesota. My card isn’t even an Amex or Discover, but a boring old Mastercard. It should have had no issue going through. Luckily I had some cash on me but this soured my experience too.
The positives—noodle portions are still decent. Great table service. Love the diner feel.
Unfortunately, unlikely to visit again, especially with the card issue.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
With Trieu Chau coming back recently, I just had to go try out and see how differently they updated their restaurant.
It still stayed the same as before with some minor changes, which is a good thing. It still feels really nostalgic.
A cons I would say was the menu. They don't conclude any allergic info within the menu, so you'll have to ask how they prepare their food, especially their broth. (My buddy has a shrimp allergy. luckily, we stop him and asked the waiter before he ate it.) Maybe proofread their menu again and redesign it again.
It might just be me, but it was definitely a hit or miss. Will try again and taste the other menu.
Parking: Parking is only so much and based on how busy it gets.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Pho
The pho is phenomenal! my favorite is #146. The spring rolls are made fresh and they are delicious. They just opened last week and I've been there 3 times! welcome back 😊
Pho was ok but the broth was murky even though it looks clear. Taste was on the sweeter side with a lite hint of beef flavor. Even the steak had a sweet after tone taste. The pickle jalapeño was different adding to the sweetness of the broth. The pork and shrimp wonton is ok.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Pho was sweet - it left a sweet aftertaste too. I think they use flavor paste for both pho and bun bo hue broths. Personally, not a fan.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Really disappointed in the grand re-opening but not even because of the food. We (family of 4) came at a relatively unbusy time. The restaurant was not full, and yet we couldn't get our order taken after waiting for some time. The thing is, tables that came AFTER us and even right next to us got service. The setver even asked the table next to us if they were ready to order and they weren't but didn't bother to check up on us. So we just got up and left. I
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
LOVE the spring rolls! I always buy 2 orders ?
Are they still open . Please dont tell me it closed.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Is this restaurant closed permanently? Today I wanted to eat here but when I arrived the restaurant was closed . Let me know
The best food, the best service you will ever experience. Be ready to have your life changed and become and instant fan. Im not the only one who has fallen under thier spell. 10yrs plus foing here. Never a fail. The had a fire recently so call before you go. Hope they make it back stonger.The hot and spicy pork is to die for.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pho Tai, Noodles, Rolls, Mix Pork & Shrimp Wontons, Sauce, Vermicelli Salad, Pho
Restaurantji Recommends
Food was delicious and delivered really fast. Service was great and prices were really reasonable. We will definitely be going back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I love this place, the food is amazing, wait staff is great, it's always busy so be prepared to wait.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pho with Rare Beef Flank Brisket Tendon and Tripe, Cream Cheese Puffs, Chicken Pho, Noodles, MI Hoanh Thanh, Beef, Rolls, Beef Pho, Tendon, Noodle Soup, Banh MI, Mix Pork & Shrimp Wontons, Hot and Spicy Chicken, Sauce, Vermicelli Salad, Bun Bo Hue A1, Fried Pork Eggrolls, Wonton Soup, Spring Rolls, Pork Egg Rolls
Cozy spot for solid pho
This is my go-to spot for warm comfort and nourishment. The pho and soups come in a thousand varieties. Ok, that's a small exaggeration, but it makes the point. The fresh ingredients and layered flavors keep me coming back. I usually do takeout. But the chef recently told me to eat on-site next time -- while the food is piping hot. I think I may do that! It's friendly, unpretentious, reasonably priced goodness.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Pho, Noodle Soup, Spring Rolls
Delicious food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rolls, Spring Rolls
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