There’s really only one place for authentic Chinese and Thai–and that’s Big Bowl. It all begins with the highest quality ingredients–naturally raised chicken and beef, heirloom pork, sustainable seafood and produce grown locally. Because Big Bowl believes that the best food is made from scratch, you can taste big, bold layers of flavors in every dish, from the curries right down to the dipping sauces.
Everyone raves about the pad Thai, our spicy dishes that are truly hot, and our create-your-own stir-fry–and for good reason. Every element adds up to big taste and takes our food to another level, be it a fresh squeeze of lime, fragrant herbs or the seared Thai chilies.
Big Bowl is so big on authentic flavors that even the ginger ale is made with fresh ginger root–from scratch, of course.
"My wife and I went specifically for the Pad Thai, we love it! Almost as much as the Pomegranate Mojitos, delicious! The waiter seemed a bit harried even though it didn't seem that busy, but over all good service. Would definitely go back again."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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"My husband and I quite enjoy Big Bowl. We usually order the same thing each time - Beef Kung Pao Bowl and Small Chicken Dumpling Soup, we share both. This time, we had a server that was just OK. We had something in our glass of water and he said he'd replace it. When he brought the glass back, it had less ice in it, more water, and still the same floaties. Oh well, wasn't going to ask again. Looking forward to going back, but maybe when the A-team is on :)"
Dined on 5/05/2013
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"I eat there at least ounce a week, it is my most favorite restaurant---and we eat out a lot."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, romantic, late-night find, great for lunch, special occasion, kid-friendly
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"We love Big Bowl because I can get some Thai curry that actually tastes like Thai curry (and is appropriately hot – a rarity for Minnesota). And the kids can get something less exotic. The stir-fry is healthy and they love it. Service is variable at this location but there are some good servers there, and on this occasion we were lucky to get one. And the prices are reasonable. For what it tries to be, it's a great place."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2009
Special Features: kid-friendly
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"AUSTIN was FABULOUS and made my son's 12th birthday a complete success! The service was wonderful, everything was set up perfectly, no qualms about having a cake - we greatly appreciate it! THANK YOU."
Dined on 04/17/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, special occasion
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"Love the food and the fact you can put in reservations on open table! Only downfall, if you don't have open table reservations, you'll be waiting a good hour!"
Dined on 04/20/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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"loved our usual food, but for some reason we had very slow service and a waitress that didn't show up much, but we still like big bowl a lot so we will still come back"
Dined on 04/07/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly
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"Our waiter of which I can't remember his name now was amazing. Great attitude, personal was great and was fun! Great employee that should be kept for many years."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2007
Special Features: great for lunch
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"Great Service and great food! I really appreciate that you can get a fresh, high quality meal for a reasonable price. I'm excited for the patio to open to have happy hour out there!"
Dined on 04/01/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, great for lunch, hot spot
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"Wholesome,delicious food. We eat at Big Bowl at least once a week for the past year and every single time its amazing. My wife absolutely loves all the appetizers on offer and will often sub them for a main course as will I.....Thank you Big Bowl"
Dined on 03/30/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for lunch
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"We had great service, awesome food, and Big Bowl is extremely accommodating to those with gluten allergies. Big Bowl is also the perfect dinner spot with kids."
Dined on 03/19/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly
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"Server was great although I don't recall his name. Food as always was excellent. I appreciate that you are green and will definitely dine with you again."
Dined on 03/19/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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"I had a reservation for 5 people at 6:30. About 6:35 they paged us that our table was ready. He went to seat us and then stopped us and told us to stay where we were in the middle of the restaurant. We stood their for maybe 5 minutes. He came back and said that our table was not ready and to wait in the mall until a table was ready. We waited about another 20 - 25 minutes before we were seated. People that came at the same time with no reservation were seated about the same time as us. What good was it to have the reseration?"
Dined on 03/13/2013
2013
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"I love the stir fry bar and the wait staff at this location in minnetonka is very nice. I come usually once a week to either minnetonka or edina for lunch or dinner because the stir fry bar is so good. lettuce entertain you card helps encourage me to come for sure!"
Dined on 03/11/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"Had friends and family out for dinner (totally 7 people) and were presented with a nice table, as soon as we entered as we had reserved our seats online, and we weren't made to wait (which is a good thing), we were guided to our table which was well lit and were offered kid friendly seats as we had a couple of children with us. Menu options were explained and being vegetarians we were also recommended the best choice we could order. Waiter was courteous, friendly and not overly pushy to take orders. We did take our time to decide on the menu and the waiter was patient. Food was tasty, prepared as we had ordered. The bill came close to $150 and the portion sizes were sufficient."
Dined on 03/10/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, late-night find
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"Was able to get a last minute reservation & it's worth it during the lunch rush to get a table when you want one. Good food & service... lots of variety."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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"First of all we were made to wait after we pre booked. Second we were given a table of four and made to squeeze in whereas we requested a table for 6. Third - the service was pathetic, we were made to wait, no one showed up between meals to ask how we were doing, towards the end they were in a hurry to clear our tables and actually came to our table six times to ask if they could pick up our plates. Last - the food was really not was it usually is, we eat at big bowl quite a bit and the flavors and ingredients were inconsistent. Inspite of us telling them not to put bamboo shoot in our dishes, they totally ignored my request. I am probably not going back again."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2008
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"We are fairly frequent diners. The service and food were great, with one particular confusion. My husband ordered the green curry but substituted chicken for tofu, which was perfect! I ordered the veggie pad thai with some "extra spice" but unfortunately it came out "extra spicy," which made the dish very difficult to eat, unless you like not being able to taste the true flavors of your food. Although I wasn't pleased, I understand mistakes happen, so I would highly suggest using their table chili in a dish like this to adjust your own spice level. On another note, service was great, even with the obvious lunch rush. Despite the mistake, we will still return for good service and food in the future, which is usually the experience."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2006
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"I made a reservation for 6:30 on a Friday night. We were at the Hostess table at 6:33. We had to wait 20 min before getting seated. In my mind that is completely unacceptable. I've NEVER had to wait that long for a "reserved" table. The rest of the dinner experience was great, but waiting that long put a sour taste in my mouth."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2012
Special Features: hot spot
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"Has always been a great experience in the past, but quite noisy today, food was so, so, chicken Satay was cold, (used to be scalding hot in the past) and boring, just too many people. Service was slow.
King A"
Dined on 02/15/2013
2010
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"I think the food is fresh tasting and like the spice/heat of some of the dishes. The Edina location seems more well run and the food a little better. I think the loud music is ridiculous and completely not in keeping with the Asian decor and food. It's the main reason we don't eat there more often: the noise level and the awful music."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2008
Special Features: kid-friendly
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