MN - Eagan lunch places?

[Matronix]

I work in Eagan (near 77) and I am looking for something that isn't fast food, something different to have for lunch. Anyone know of any secret spots to eat around here? Most of the time I drive down to Town Center or MoA to get lunch.

[AnneInMpls]

Eagan's a big suburb, and there's a surprising amount of non-fast food hidden away. I think there's enough to keep you from the horrors of fast food and the mega-maul. Here are some ideas for starters:

Pardon My French Bakery, (Town Center strip mall, on Cliff Rd between 35 & Pilot Knob Rd).
I recently had lunch here (salad, onion soup, lemon macaron), and I liked it a lot. This place is essentially a clone of Patrick's Bakery in Edina, but bigger, with wine/beer and much better food.
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/600861

Buon Giorno in Lilydale (at 35 & 13 - if you're driving to the MoA, this is almost as close).
Deli with great sandwiches and a made-to-order pasta counter. The service is very disorganized, but the quality of food is worth the hassle and wait.
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/600861

Hoban Korean (Silver Bell Rd at 13).
If this place is still around, it's worth a visit. At least, I liked it years ago (a decade ago!) when I worked in Eagan.
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/510215#3606059

Que Viet Village House II (in Town Center).
A branch of one of the first Vietnamese restaurants in Minneapolis. I still love their spring rolls best. The other dishes aren't stellar, but are quite good - and it's in Eagan!
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/392057

Magic Thai Cafe (on Lone Oak at 35).
Decent Thai food - certainly better than fast food!
http://www.magicthaicafe.com/

Also, I haven't tried any of the following, but have noticed them in other threads (mostly by MSPD, who has done some great research on Eagan dining).

- Red Square Deli (Russian): http://www.theredsquaredeli.com/

- Brianno's Deli-Italia: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/505192#3553978

- Sambol (Indian/Sri Lankan): http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/599679

Me, I'm about to start working in Mendota Heights, and am looking forward to trying these new places and revisiting my old favorites from years ago.

Bon Appetit!
Anne

[MSPD]

Classic Sai-Gon up on Beau D'Rue drive (just east of Rahn) in the combo apartments/strip mall is also good.

Oasis Market that I used to mention in Eagan posts stopped serving their fried chicken BTW. Junior's Grill is a good option and the new sushi place next to Sambol is OK. Their uniqueness is that for their all-you-can-eat specials (7 days a week) you can order anything on the entire menu. Sushi, sashimi, cooked, soups, noodle dishes, and on and on.

Ring Mountain over by 35E and Cliff does some good soups/sandwiches but the real draw is the gelato.

[MSPD]

I should also mention that I haven't worked in Eagan for over 2 years and, though I still eat there fairly often, some of my old posts might be a little stale.

[otps]

Fitz's inside Cedarvale Lanes. Better than fast food, good service.