Asian Duck Cafe

Southeast Asian restaurant · Hiawatha

Asian Duck Cafe

Southeast Asian restaurant · Hiawatha

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4010 E 46th St, Minneapolis, MN 55406

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Lao cafe serving banh mi, papaya salad, curries, wontons  

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4010 E 46th St, Minneapolis, MN 55406 Get directions

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$10–20 · Menu

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+1 763 274 4417
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$10–20 · Menu

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The Hottest New Restaurants in Minneapolis and St. Paul Right Now, November 2024

"Wife and husband duo Mary Slater and Tenzin Dechen have opened a snug new Lao cafe in the former Official Fried Chicken space on Minnehaha Avenue, right at the base of the MN46 apartment building. They’re serving everything from lemongrass pork banh mi to bright papaya shrimp salads, curries, steamed and fried dumplings, larb, Lau sausage platters, and fragrant pho. There are a few small counters assembled in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows for dining in; or place an order online for pick-up or delivery." - Eater Staff

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Yea Wah

Google
We ordered the mango smoothie, pad Thai, some fried rice, some salad and a sandwich. I can't remember the names. They were all delicious meals. The space was small though. The service was good, the lady at the counter was friendly and gave great recommendations

Laura Cina

Google
This might be a little place but its got BIG flavor! We had the Lao Sausage with fried rice, and Lao Sausage is always good with a little kick off spice but that rice was super tasty even without the sausage😍😋 The red curry and Thai ice tea was perfect. Finally we strongly recommend the cranberry wontons!! Yummm

Evan Borkenhagen

Google
The staff puts their heart and soul in every dish which truly shows. I recommend pushing your spice limits with their Thai spicy. 11/10

Roman Feldhahn

Google
First time ordering here and it was amazing, we’re already talking about what we want to get on the menu next! Their homemade chili garlic oil has a deeper flavor than most and a spice that builds. They’re not kidding about the spice levels! I was pleasantly surprised, and though the menu isn’t super long, I feel that it’s because there’s intention to each dish and they’re done well. I bet this will become one of our fave local take out spots!

PhoURiceNTheSushi

Google
I was playing Yu-Gi-Mon one day and got hungry. I found them on Google Maps. The dish had a flavorful taste to it and was made with love ❤️. The only thing is it's hard to find a parking spot, but it's worth it. Awesome, energetic couples, and the atmosphere is great. I would highly recommend it if you're too lazy to cook for a day.

NC

Google
First of all, the online ordering experience was great but I wish it would tell you the estimated prep/wait time before you submitted your order. We ordered 3 things: -Spring rolls - really really fresh. I think it said there was chicken and shrimp but I'm pretty sure it was only shrimp. Still very good, and the dipping sauce that came with was perfect. -thai fried rice - picked the vegetable one. My *only* complaint here is I wish they disclosed the veggies that would be in here and gave you an option to omit. I am not a fan of mushrooms and had to pick them all out. Again, not a huge deal but be aware if you are mushroom averse like me. -red curry with chicken - the liquid portion here was great but almost too much because the ratio of rice in comparison felt off. Not a big deal because the curry flavor was really good. No mushrooms in here. Selected Spicy for the fried rice and curry and the spice level was the perfect spicy level as far as Thai food is concerned. The pickup experience was really convenient and it sends you a text when your food is ready. The inside did not have the greatest ventilation and only about 4-5 spots to sit so would not recommend for dining in. Overall the prices were really reasonable for what we got and I look forward to trying the other stuff on the menu.

Max Roman

Google
Girlie and I stopped in for the first time and we were absolutely blown away by the food. If you're looking for some authentic Lao food with a modern and inventive twist, this is the spot. The cranberry wontons are heavenly, the Lao style papaya salad brought me straight to Laos, and the garlic chili chicken fried rice that I couldn't stop eating put me in a food coma fit for an afternoon siesta! Oh, and on a hot and humid Minnesota summer, that lemon Thai tea was oh so refreshing...

tanner davenport

Google
Absolutely loved my meal (Laotian sausage with fried rice) here, favorite restaurant I’ve been to since moving to the Twin Cities. Staff were so friendly, and the chef came by to talk about the various condiments offered with the dish (all of which were excellent). A+++++, will be back!
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Margie A.

Yelp
This review is just for the banh mi sandwiches & spring rolls. Everything I tried was just ok. I ordered the chicken banh mi & beef ones. The chicken banh mi was far better. The meat is covered in a flavorful sauce and you get a small tub of it for takeout, which came in handy for dipping at home. Two things would have made the banh mi better. First would be smaller thinner slices of jalapeño (not the giant long chunk). Second would be adding pickled daikon & carrots in the sandwich. It was basically just meat, jalapeño & cilantro. Bun was decent though. Spring roll was sad. Tiny shrimp & lettuce & carrot. Barely any flavor even with their nuoc cham (fish sauce). Protip is to use the chicken banh mi sauce to add to the spring rolls for flavor. It was easy to order online but it took awhile for a message from the restaurant to confirm the order. I ended up calling them to be sure. The person I talked too & picked up order groom was very friendly & welcoming so props for that. In now looking at other reviews, it looks like I may have just ordered the wrong things. Next time I'll try the curries, pho, wontons & papaya salad!
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Jay B.

Yelp
Been here 3/4 times now. Really good Banh Mi sandwiches, excellent fried rice, and interesting cranberry cream cheese wontons. Large portions, watch out for big slices of jalapeño peppers in the sandwiches, they carry some heat. Not sure if they make the bread or purchase it from a good baker. Perfect texture for a Banh Mi sandwich.
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David A.

Yelp
This place is a gem. On our plates/bowls today were dumplings, papaya salad, pad Thai, and yellow curry. We ordered the dumplings pan-fried, and they were perfect. The papaya salad - a dish I'm particularly picky about - was as fresh as could be and had a citrusy sparkle about it that complemented the crunch of the papaya so well. The yellow curry (tofu) and white rice did not disappoint, and the pad Thai (chicken) was - as my husband would say - gorgeous. The portions were generous and the service great. Quite moderately priced, this is a welcome addition to the neighborhood!
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Peter P.

Yelp
A small take out place (a few bar stools for dining in) in the corner of 46th and Minnehaha Ave. plenty of available street parking. Like the food a lot. We have beef sandwich (banh mi) and Thai fried rice.

Carter S.

Yelp
Absolutely great food. I am a big fan of spicy food and they actually can make it spicy! Apart from that, the wontons were perfect, the curry was delicious, and the portions were very generous. More than all of this though, the family that owns and operates it are just the best people. They were kind, friendly, and the kind of people you want to just keep coming back to to give your service. Check it out, you won't be disappointed!
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Michael J.

Yelp
Food: Excellent, I had the red curry with chicken. Best curry I've had in ages. I also had the shrimp spring rolls. They were OK, but not as good as the curry. Service: The staff were very helpful in describing the dishes and were quite friendly. Ambiance: The restaurant is tiny. Just a few seats along a counter along the window. But most people were getting takeout like me. I'll definitely be going back for more. I'll update the review after trying more of their dishes.
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scott l.

Yelp
Those pumpkin wontons are to die for. Service was quick and staff nice. It's a small takeout place, but clean.
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Brian C.

Yelp
Asian Duck has the Yellow Curry Chicken that I've been missing for years! I love it. The Wontons and Fried Rice are also great. Great service and ppl :)

Judy B.

Yelp
Great, interesting food and the service is top notch. The pot stickers are the best, I also order the curry, noodle soup and my favorite
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Paul A.

Yelp
We tried a bunch of stuff. Our favorites were the sandwiches, and the sausages, and the spring rolls but the fried rice and curry were good too. We will definitely go back. The owners are super friendly and welcoming!

Margaret P.

Yelp
Very tasty food. Yellow curry was amazing. The cranberry cream cheese wantons were good.
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Elizabeth W.

Yelp
Food is fantastic! The owners are so nice and you can tell they care about their new space. Ambiance is small but you get the best food! Highly recommend the cranberry wontons, Laos sausage fried rice and Thai Tea! We will be back!

Leah M.

Yelp
Thrilled to have this addition to the neighborhood. Owners are very friendly and helpful. Food is delicious and portions are generous! We ordered the massaman curry with tofu to share. It was more than enough for two and the curry beat out our favorite mpls thai restaurants. The location is small but clean and pleasant for a couple to sit at the counter to eat or to wait while you order take out. Will definitely be back!

Sol C.

Yelp
Absolutely fantastic food, the noodle salad and beef banh mi were awesome, good portions and a great price too. Best takeout place in the neighborhood!
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Andre M.

Yelp
This was such a nice little find. Almost nothing good happens on next door, but this was one time somebody suggested something that actually was worth the trip. It is right by my house and I just hadn't noticed it before because it's at the bottom of an apartment complex across the street from the liquor store, but it's really cute inside. Very clean and trendy. Not much seating though. More of a take away spot! Anyways, coming in the owner, I assume was taking orders and she was extremely kind and friendly to everyone coming in leaving and answering the phone. Right off the bat I knew that was a good sign mixed with the extremely good smell of cooking. I got both the fried rice and the wontons and both were incredible. Overall, I wish the wontons came with the dipping sauce. She gave me extra, but whatever the sauce was was like a sweet chili dipping sauce and was also incredible. Definitely stop in!

K Z.

Yelp
Read about this in our very local neighborhood newsletter, Longfellow Whatever so stopped in to get some take out tonight. Mary, the owner and chef, was so outgoing and happy with the reception the restaurant has received in this neighborhood. It's small, a few counter seats so primarily a take out place. Pretty small menu but makes it easier to try other dishes, which I will do soon. I had the cranberry wontons and the curry fried rice. The chicken was tender and the spice (medium) was perfect. I like spicy but not to the point that you can't taste the flavors. I'm wishing good luck to this new addition to Longfellow!