Closed Wednesdays.
Penn Ave S · Richfield, MN
Phở and Vietnamese favorites in Richfield
A small, family-run kitchen on Penn Avenue. Big bowls of phở and bún bò Huế, fresh spring rolls, bánh mì and rice platters, plus the Chinese favorites everyone at the table asks for.
Featured dishes
The bowls, rolls and plates our regulars order most.
Local favorites
Richfield’s hole-in-the-wall phở spot
Most ordered, visit after visit.
The house combo
Combination vermicelli bowl
$17
An egg roll, grilled shrimp and grilled pork over cool rice vermicelli, lettuce, cucumber, bean sprouts and pickled carrot, with fish sauce to pour over.
All vermicelli bowls
Eat in, pick up, or stay home
Same kitchen, three ways to get it.
Eat in
A small dining room, remodeled in 2025 with more seats. Grab a table for a hot bowl of phở and a Vietnamese iced coffee.
Pick up
Order online or call (763) 346-6024 and your food will be ready when you walk in.
Delivery
Delivery within about 10 miles of Penn Avenue: Richfield, South Minneapolis, Edina and Bloomington.
Kind words from our guests
“I got the special banh Mi plate and it was absolutely delicious. The pate and egg really tied it all together. It brought me back to when I lived in Vietnam on the coast. Good flavor, good ingredients.”
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“Awesome food the owner he is very nice guy . I will be back soon for bun Bo hue and more”
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“This place is always so good. … Pho here is delicious. The place itself is tiny so you know it's good. Another hole in the wall that is worth checking out. One of the best places around that area.”
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Made to order on Penn Avenue
Spicy bún bò Huế, crisp egg rolls and stir-fried beef over vermicelli, straight from our kitchen.
Phở for the southwest metro
Right on Penn Avenue in Richfield, minutes from South Minneapolis, Edina and Bloomington.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Cadao Express?
6637 Penn Ave S, just south of 66th Street in Richfield, Minnesota. The postal address is Minneapolis, MN 55423.
What are Cadao Express's hours?
10:30 AM to 8 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Closed Wednesdays.
Is Cadao Express still open?
Yes. Cadao Express is open under new family ownership and reopened in late 2025 after a remodel that added seating. The menu, hours and ordering link on this website are current.
Do you deliver?
Yes. Order online for pickup or delivery within about 10 miles, or call (763) 346-6024 and pick it up.
What kind of food does Cadao Express serve?
Vietnamese food, including phở, bún bò Huế, bánh mì, vermicelli bowls, rice platters and fresh spring rolls, plus Chinese favorites like sweet and sour chicken, Mongolian beef, lo mein and fried rice.
What should I order the first time?
The fresh spring rolls and Vietnamese egg rolls are our most-ordered dishes. Then pick a phở, or the spicy bún bò Huế if you like heat.
Do you have vegetarian options?
Yes: tofu and vegetable phở, a tofu bánh mì, a tofu vermicelli bowl, mock duck and tofu stir-fries, and vegetable or tofu lo mein, pad thai and noodles. Phở broth and fish sauce traditionally contain meat and fish, so tell us if you avoid them.
Can I eat in?
Yes. The dining room is small but has more seating since the 2025 remodel. Plenty of guests also take out.
How much does a meal cost?
Most phở, bowls, rice platters and entrées are $15 to $18, bánh mì are $10 to $12, and appetizers start at $8.
Our location
6637 Penn Ave S
Richfield, MN 55423
On Penn Avenue South just past 66th Street. Mailing address: Minneapolis, MN 55423. Closed Wednesdays.
Hours
Closed Wednesdays.
| Monday | 10:30 AM to 8 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:30 AM to 8 PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 10:30 AM to 8 PM |
| Friday | 10:30 AM to 8 PM |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM to 8 PM |
| Sunday | 10:30 AM to 8 PM |