Quangs-Best Vietnamese Restaurant

If you are looking for tasty Vietnamese food at moderate prices, journey to Eat Street in south Minneapolis. Eat Street is a 17-block stretch, starting downtown near the Minneapolis Community and Development Agency on Nicollet Avenue and winding south through the Whittier neighborhood. It offers a vast variety of ethnic dining, including Chinese, German, Mexican, Thai, and Vietnamese, much of it authentically prepared by staff native to the cuisine. Quang, a delightful Vietnamese restaurant, is located at 2719 Nicollet Ave. S.

In the June 2, 2000, article in the Asian Pages Phyllis Houise Harris reported, “It isn't the jazziest spot in the Twin Cities. What attracts this loyal following is a menu of well-made noodle soups, salads and other Vietnamese favorites served in large portions at very reasonable prices.” I found the same to be true in my visits recently and their many awards attest to Quang’s excellence. Recent awards include: Best Vegetarian (2002, 2001), Best Takeout (2002, 2001), Best Cup of Coffee (2002), Best Cheap Eats (2001), Best New Food – Mpls St. Paul (1999). The New York Times on January 28, 2000, favorably reviewed Quang.

Quang is family friendly, not only because they serve large portions at reasonable

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Later in the month when I returned for another visit, I tasted the meatball and grilled beef salad ordered by another friend. The yam is cut julienne style, like potato sticks, and then deep fried in a light tempura egg batter with shrimp interspersed. Their hearty soups warm when you come in out of the fall chill. It is served in a plastic cup with a giant straw, double the size of a conventional straw, which is required in order to enjoy the “bubbles”. In September I tried their famous appetizer, fried shrimp and yams. The black tapioca, almost the size of Michigan blueberries, is chewy and reminds me of very soft gummy bears. Casual décor accents the dark green booths. The spring rolls are some of the best in town. Each large window is graced with a large vase of lucky bamboo. Even though Quang has not “Americanized” its offerings, the ratio of clientele has changed to reflect 40% Caucasian.

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