Hoa Bien Restaurant 1105 University Avenue West, Saint Paul, MN 55104

"Pho and egg rolls are delicious and fresh, definitely will try other dishes next time."

"If you are a rice plate girly like me I think you would like this place. I ordered the pork grilled rice plate and my husband had their beef pho. I really enjoyed their rice plate. I am not a big fan of the sprouts and small lettuce mix they added to this but I think if they took that out and added more tomatoes and cucumbers, it would be a much better option. I normally don't like the small pork bits most placed add but this place actually does a good mix with salami. If they replaced the egg with a fried egg, I think the plate would be more complete. I have had a lot of rice plates over the years and this place does a nice job overall. The price of the plate isn't bad and if you want a bowl of broth it's only $3 to add the broth.Overall, I would come back again. We also came right when they opened so it was just us."

"4/5 Very great place for lunch! Above average for sure for taste, with nice service, and great classical music in the background, but both seats are old. Nonetheless, a great spot for your usual stop. 1. Bun Bo Hue 3/5: Great ingredients that includes pork blood cubes & pork hock. Not many places have that style. The broth is light and good but not rich and umami. Very well though. 2. Special Pho 3/5: Above-average broth that is light and tasty. Meat ratio to noodle ratio doesn't match- light meat portion. 3. Bun cuon 5/5: Perfect tender wrap with a very good meat ratio inside. Suits in a bed of cucumbers, herbs, pork meatloaf slices, & fried onions/ shallots. The Nuac Mam was excellent! Perfectly salty with a hint of sweetness and tang. Definitely a must-dish to order and eat!"

"Went for the first time and ordered the rice platter with pork and some egg rolls. The platter was really good, so I'll probably get it again. The egg rolls were super crunchy -- my favorite. Customer service here was also great, our waitress was so nice."