4. Cheng Heng

One of the best-kept secrets in St. Paul. Cheng Heng has wonderful Cambodian soups, similar to Vietnamese Pho, but very different in ingredients and taste. Their Tam Yum, with mushrooms, quail eggs, and shrimp, is fabulous! Outstanding value -- this place is really inexpensive. Big groups of Cambodian kids, families, and people having power lunches from the State Capitol can be found here at different times during the day.