Vietnamese Restaurant with Minnesota Roots Debuts in Chinatown

Orchid Vietnamese, an unusual expansion all the way from White Bear Township, Minnesota, is the latest arrival at the Shanghai Plaza, Chinatown's still growing pan-Asian dining hub.

Family operated and veterans of “two restaurants in France,” plus a recently debuted space in Arden Hills, Minnesota, the ground-floor casual restaurant on Spring Mountain Road is serving a long menu until early morning, concentrating on dishes inspired by the cuisine of Nha Trang, Vietnam.

Familiar favorites of lemongrass chicken, phở, pad thai, Mongolian beef, and spring rolls join a collection of banh mi sandwiches, a wide selection of soups, and cơm tấm “broken rice” choices.

Entrees include braised catfish, fried pompano, pork prepared in a fermented fish paste, and the “Orchid Beef salad,” created with marinated cubed beef, stir-fried in a “special sauce.”

Still “coming soon” to the Shanghai Plaza, Kura Revolving Sushi Bar, Tai 2 Chinese Sauerkraut Fish, 85C Bakery Cafe and SweetHoney Dessert.

Orchid Vietnamese, 4266 Spring Mountain Road, Suite B-106, 702-268-8159. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 3 a.m.

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