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China Chef

Vietnamese Food in St Paul, Minnesota

Address: 2240 Castle Ave E, St Paul, MN 55109

Price Range:  $

About this restaurant

China Chef in St Paul, Minnesota, is a family-style Vietnamese restaurant known for their signature pho served with house-made chili oil and fresh garnishes. Their diverse menu features both traditional Vietnamese dishes and Chinese-American favorites, with the salt and pepper squid being a standout specialty that regulars rave about. While dining in offers the best experience for their steaming hot pho bowls, this casual eatery provides a welcoming atmosphere with ample parking and attentive service that keeps locals coming back.

Hours Open

MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday11AM-8:30PM
Thursday11AM-8:30PM
Friday11AM-8:30PM
Saturday11AM-8:30PM
Sunday11AM-8:30PM

Reviewers frequently praise the pho broth's flavor, describing it as delicious, phenomenal, and rich, although some mention inconsistencies in quality.

Reviewers describe the restaurant as having reasonable or great prices, indicating it is budget-friendly.

Several reviews confirm that there is ample parking available at the restaurant.

Many reviews indicate the possibility to make dishes spicy or to order spicy options. Spicy variations are mentioned for multiple dishes including pho, salt and pepper squid, and sesame chicken.

Reviews contain conflicting information regarding portion sizes; some describe generous portions while others mention small portions, especially for pho.

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Detailed Information

Service options

Dine-in
Takeout

Dining options

Lunch
Dinner
Dessert
Seating
Catering

Offerings

Coffee
Quick bite
Comfort food
Healthy options
Private dining room

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