Kinhdo

Succulent beef wraps itself in lemongrass and water chestnuts; rich bites of chicken mingle with spicy peppers and peapods; the fried rice is savory, the egg rolls zesty. But it’s the tofu that’s truly extraordinary. You must try the tofu. In this rainbow of wonderful flavor the tofu falls like a cloud into a hot tub of sesame oil—soft, crisp, delicious, and always perfect at Kinhdo. In a town where Vietnamese cuisine actually means cuisine, Kinhdo stands a head above most of the competition (even if the decor still screams in vinyl). There are no duds on the menu. Instead, some of the specialties are truly outstanding. Dishes such as the stir-fry basil unfold on a dozen different turns of the palette. Great food on the (reasonably) cheap has its downside: Some evenings, it’s a long wait for a table. If you’re willing, you can always join the loyal cast of regular take-out characters. Better yet, drop in for a late lunch and watch the cook’s assistant delicately hand shape the evening’s wontons by the hundreds while her mentor (her aunt, her great aunt, her great, great aunt?) peers critically from over the top of the current issue of Forbes magazine. With three locations, you don’t have to travel far even if you do encounter a waiting list. (612) 870-1295.


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