Babani's Kurdish Restaurant is one of The 7 Best Places for Special Blends in Saint Paul.

1. Babani's Kurdish Restaurant

8.1
544 Saint Peter St, Saint Paul, MN
Middle Eastern Restaurant · Downtown St. Paul · 11 tips and reviews

Heavy TableHeavy Table: Always smooth, always tasty, the Dowjic’s zippy flavor sets it apart from other soups. Read more.

star5star5: Order Niskeena (lentil soup) and Kurdish bread. Delicious!

City PagesCity Pages: Voted Best Middle Eastern Restaurant in the 2010 City Pages! The tangy Dowjic soup made from chicken, yogurt, and lemon juice is a patron favorite that works miracles on a head cold.

Ngon Vietnamese Bistro is one of The 7 Best Places for Special Blends in Saint Paul.

2. Ngon Vietnamese Bistro

8.4
799 University Ave W (Avon St), Saint Paul, MN
Vietnamese Restaurant · Thomas - Dale · 42 tips and reviews

Sarah H.Sarah Haley: Apps you have to try: the rabbit dumplings and sweet potato shrimp croquettes. I would eat the spicy aioli on it's own!

studioLstudioL: Wednesday date night special: choice of two traditional entrees, dessert, & bottle of wine for $30

Rachel R.Rachel R: In addition to the great food, the beer menu is great! Includes locals such as Surly, Lift Bridge, & Flat Earth both on tap and in the Cask!

Hunan Garden is one of The 7 Best Places for Special Blends in Saint Paul.

3. Hunan Garden

7.3
55 5th St E (6th St and Cedar St), Saint Paul, MN
Asian Restaurant · Downtown St. Paul · 5 tips and reviews

Dan W.Dan Walch: Art sure does pour the drinks strong!

leep w.leep wingnut: try the whiskey!

Ian R.Ian Rans: Ray Evangalista, every Thursday! Best entertainment in the city.

The Little Oven is one of The 7 Best Places for Special Blends in Saint Paul.

4. The Little Oven

8.2
1786 Minnehaha Ave E, Saint Paul, MN
Pizzeria · Battle Creek - Highwood · 39 tips and reviews

Rachel G.Rachel Goudeau: A local gem. Everything is good. Their alfredo sauce is homemade and fantastic.

Amy F.Amy Fix: Omg the chicken Alfredo Milano is amazing!!!!

JennyJenny: Portions are huge and at a great affordable price. Bring cash or check ..

Shish Cafe is one of The 7 Best Places for Special Blends in Saint Paul.

5. Shish Cafe

8.7
1668 Grand Ave, Saint Paul, MN
Mediterranean Restaurant · Macalester - Groveland · 91 tips and reviews

City PagesCity Pages: The Shish Maza plate is a must: order it and you get the restaurant's beautiful hummus, a scoop of tabbouli, freshly shredded baba ghanoush, and a trio of roasty falafel balls. Read more.

studioLstudioL: Turkish coffee!

Cheryllyne V.Cheryllyne Vaz: LOVE the cardamom-laced Turkish coffee.

South China Island Inn #2 is one of The 7 Best Places for Special Blends in Saint Paul.

6. South China Island Inn #2

7.2
1420 Rice St, Saint Paul, MN
Chinese Restaurant · North of Maryland · 4 tips and reviews

Madonna S.Madonna Spearman: Great island rice! !!

Jessica S.Jessica Schultz: I love everything I've tried here! I've been going here for 20+ years and I love the fact that they remember you when you're a regular and will ask how you're family is doing.

Mary S.Mary Swanson: Staff is VERY friendly and food is never disappointing. Two thumbs up!

Saji Ya is one of The 7 Best Places for Special Blends in Saint Paul.

7. Saji Ya

7.6
695 Grand Ave (St Albans), Saint Paul, MN
Sushi Restaurant · Summit Hill · 29 tips and reviews

Ashleigh M.Ashleigh Moss: Yummy sushi. Sit at the sushi bar and have one of the chefs make you a "special" roll. Billy and Patrick the owners love to stop by the table and chat. Ask for them. Read more.

Shauna A.Shauna Allen: It's okay. I definitely recommend wakame for sushi though

CJ S.CJ Steam: Love a great Chef that figures you out in the first few orders and then keeps em coming as long as you ask. Salmon Sashimi is like butter!