Steph Semler
The owner was on his own. He took orders and delivered the beverages and food. He was also in charge of the bar drinks. I had hot Vietnamese hot jasmine tea (delicious) two egg rolls and Sesame chicken with fried rice. The egg rolls were very small compared to the spring rolls. The flavor was spot on I could have eaten a dozen. The Sesame chicken was very good. The fried rice was eggs, peas, carrots and green onion. A good portion. Enough for another meal. There were six of us in our party. Everyone was happy, except for the French fries which were to dark in color and tasted weird. We would all gladly come back again.
… moreAngie R
Excellent all around! Such a relief to have some great options in a northern MN city.
We tried a variety of items. The cream cheese puffs are quite delicious, pho flavorful, dumplings delightful, lo mein masterful, and fried rice robust flavors.
Highly recommend!
… moreCody Valnes
First time going in and was very pleased with everything. The seating area is very open with lots of seating and still spacious. Everything was clean and well kept. The food was amazing! Everything that was ordered was much better than expected. Fresh ingredients, tons of flavor and no leftovers to be had. I definitely recommend to anyone looking for something out of the ordinary for the region.
… moreGP Minnesota
Sunny’s Restaurant is a hidden gem for anyone looking for absolutely authentic Vietnamese food. From the moment you walk in, you can tell this is a place that takes pride in tradition, flavor, and consistency. Nothing feels watered down or adapted for trends—this is real Vietnamese cooking done right.
The pho is outstanding, with a deep, rich broth that clearly takes hours to prepare. It’s clean, aromatic, and layered with flavor, exactly how pho should be. The fresh herbs, tender meats, and perfectly cooked noodles come together in a way that’s comforting and satisfying. Their banh mi is another highlight—crispy bread, well-seasoned proteins, and fresh vegetables that balance every bite. You can taste the care in the preparation.
Portions are generous, prices are fair, and the food arrives hot and fresh. The menu offers a great variety, whether you’re craving soups, rice dishes, or noodle plates, and everything feels homemade rather than mass-produced.
If you appreciate authentic Vietnamese cuisine, Sunny’s Restaurant is absolutely worth a visit. It’s the kind of place you keep coming back to because the food speaks for itself—simple, honest, and full of flavor.
… moreDeyonte Brusewitz
Ever since I first started coming ive always been welcomed, sonny himself is a great guy and loves to interact with his customers. Food is amazing and the atmosphere is great. The staff are very friendly and always down to have a great time, there’s no where else id rather go to after a long day. 100/10
… moreLaken Steidler
Lived on the west coast for 4 years and had some pretty good Pho while I was out there. Sonny can bale hay with the best of them. The Pho Nam was next level -especially on a cold winter day. Enjoyed it!
… moreLes Deckert
Best authentic fried rice I’ve had in 56 years. The last was in Thailand!!
… moreCathy L Weir
When Minnesota Family suggested Sonny’s as the halfway point to meet (from where I was staying), I assumed I was in for (yet) another Bar & Grill experience with the standard Pub fare. Imagine my delight when I walked in and found it was Asian Fusion. In the middle of small town Minnesota? The food is a delightful mix of Chinese and Vietnamese and the portions are huge. We enjoyed the Shrimp Fried rice, which contained the largest shrimp I’d ever seen away from the Coast(s), the House Special Crispy Noodles (SO good!) and Sonny’s Special and everything was delicious. The food also arrived very quickly. I truly cannot say enough good things about our Friday evening dining experience. If I’m ever back in Wadena, I will make it a point to visit Sonny’s again.
… moreDennis Tiffany
The combination of Vietnamese and Chinese food is outstanding. The portions are excellent. Leftovers tomorrow. Flavor excellent and the vegetables, chicken beef and shrimp were cooked to perfection. I haven’t had better Asian food in my life. I live near Garrison and it was very much worth the drive. I will return. Super friendly staff – very competent.
… moreTomi P
Great food and awesome people! The pad Tai and lomein is amazing I always take extras home and it warms up amazingly! The owners are always very nice and welcoming
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