I was thrilled to discover this place in the 'burbs' as part of a seemingly endless quest to find some place that doesn't have a higher budget for advertising than it does for the food itself. Ho-Ting offers consistently high-quality food at reasonable prices - enough to place it above all of the other run-of-the-mill Asian restaurants around. But it doesn't stop there. They go far beyond the basics that you find everywhere (which are done well, mind you), and offer several unique dishes. From Sa-Cha to the black-bean based Si-Chiu sauce, they are wonderful and a must try. That doesn't mean the Tangerine or Sesame chicken that everybody is raving about aren't wonderful - but to truly take advantage of this place you need to be a little adventurous. Besides, this gives you an excuse to come back again and again. After a good 20 visits (all for takeout), we haven't had a single negative experience. That says a lot these days.\r
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As to the sole negative review here, I am equally perplexed. I question what and where their Asian food background comes from given the referenced restaurants (Anna Chung? ... please) and choice of entrees. The 18 years in Eagan and reactions limited to other like-minded folks paints a little of the picture. This is the same person that rated white-washed menus high (Doolittles), and rates the award-winning Mediterranean Cruise Cafe average. Go and try it for yourself.\r
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Go here. Eat well. Be happy.
Pros: Great food, great service, wonderful variety
Cons: None, unless you are looking for a fancy night out
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