The Tastiest Chinese in Minneapolis

Master Noodle

★★★★☆ 4.2 (317) • $$

"I think I might just have a new infatuation. Master noodle....where have you been all my life?! This place is described as "Traditional hand pulled noodles and vibrant art in an open kitchen setting". Somehow, even this is an under-sale. The space is absolutely stunning. From the wall art to the replica balcony, to the furniture and custom silverware and plating...this is "master"class in restaurant decor. I am thoroughly impressed, even before ever laying eyes on the menu. Noodles both cold and hot, soup, dumplings, scallion pancakes, wontons, fried rice, desert and even milk tea. You'd be hard pressed not to find something that satisfies your liking on this menu. It seems endless. But hand pulled noodles are a must. Hand pulled noodles are a rarity stateside. Master noodle happens to be Minnesota's first. Sure It is time consuming, but so worth the effort. These Hand pulled noodles may be imperfect in shape but oh so perfect in texture and taste. You honestly can't go wrong with the garlic chicken noodles. It's sweet with just a little kick, but the chew of the noodle is everything. Easily one of the better restaurant experiences I've had, and I've had quite a bit. Master Noodle is the fix I never knew I needed, but now I can't stop wanting."

Weng's Kitchen

★★★★★ 4.6 (215) • $

"Excellent food,always! It's our favorite Chinese in our area. Really to bad it's take out only right now, can't find enough staff."

Satay 2 Go

★★★★★ 4.5 (223) • $$

"Wow. You people in this area are incredibly fortunate. I used to have a reason to come down to AV and when I did, I would stop by. The menu is different from many moons ago but the freshness is still the same. I had the chicken spring roll and it was amazing. My honey pork Bahn mi, 6", a little more expensive than what I pay in St. Paul, but that isn't that big of a deal. It too was incredibly tasty and fresh. It was close to closing time on Friday (they close at 7:30) so you think you might get something pre rolled. Nope! Everything was made fresh. That's what I loved about this place many moons ago. There is passion and pride behind what is served and all these years later that holds true."

Simplee Pho

★★★★☆ 4.3 (243) • $

"Simplee the best...I'm Pho realWife: "you should take me on a date night."Me: "where do you wanna go?"Wife: "let's get some pho"So I proceed to browse Yelp, see a couple spots that have a couple of reviews, but I want the real deal cus I've never had Pho before. Found Simplee Pho. Now I didn't know what to expect, I never had Pho before, I told my wife "wasn't it just soup and ramen?" Nope. It's so much more than that.We entered the restaurant with one hour left before closed. They happily greeted us, sat us right away and brought us water immediately. Looking at the menu, I didn't even know it was a Vietnamese restaurant, so I got excited. I glanced at the menu but I didn't want anything I've tried before so I went for the Pho. The spicy bowl. My wife asked for chicken instead of beef and at first the waitress wasn't sure if the cook would do it, but she clapped her hands and said I will ask for you. Came back in seconds and said Yes! He'll do it for you! (She got the same spicy bowl as I did). And I ordered the egg rolls.The egg rolls are loaded, mega egg rolls, loaded with the good stuff, loaded with flavor and after just one bite, all I could do was nod my head and say wow....Not gonna lie, hands down, thee best egg rolls I've ever eaten in my life. When the spicy bowl arrived, I grabbed the chop sticks, grab some beef and noodles and took a bite. first thing out my wife: "WHY HAVENT I TRIED THIS BEFORE?!? WHY HAVENT YOU TOLD ME PHO OS THIS GOOD!?!So I added the Ben sprouts and whatever else they put o the extra plate and added it to my bowl. I ate, I grubbed, I was in food paradise, and I ate some more. When it was all said and done, my wife and I were full, I'm talking full Pho real!!' And we still had a full bowl of spicy Pho left, and my wife even gave me some of her chicken and noodles cus she mainly wanted the broth.So we're beyond satisfied with the service Beyond satisfied with the foodBeyond satisfied with the flavorBeyond satisfied with the amount of foodBeyond satisfied with the amount to take homeAnd we will be backWe do recommendLike Billy Bob from Varsity Blues: I give it a 10!!! I give it a 10!!!My wife says I'm pronouncing Pho wrong (PHOH) and she says (Pha)Fee FiPho Phum, this restaurant is Pho Real, Fee Fi Pho PhumThis place is yum!!I was so full, but when I got home later that evening l, I finished off the whole container I took home, cus it was just that good. There was like this magnetic pull to the flavor screaming eat this pho, man oh man!!! I'm going back!!!"

Misono Sushi & Asian Bistro

★★★★☆ 4.3 (227) • $$

"We stopped in for lunch and were seated right away and able to order promptly. Our waitress was really nice. For an app, we ordered the Squid Yaki. For meals we selected the Chicken Lo Mein, Crunch Roll and King Dragon Roll. Took off one star because: a) app came out at the same time as the lo mein; b) chicken in the lo mein was overcooked; c) had to hunt down our own forks & napkins and then wait to ask for chopsticks. The Squid Yaki was tasty and the portion was plentiful! The two rolls had amazing flavor and we'd definitely order them again."

Peking Garden

★★★★☆ 3.7 (288) • $$

"Hunan beef is tender and tasty. Huge portions. Great decorations inside the restaurant. Lots of parking in the back."

Gion Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.9 (250) • $$

"Spring rolls and classic pho, also had the basil stir fry!Great meal!$38.37 after tax before tip!"

Lepot Chinese Hotpot

★★★★☆ 4 (231) • $$

"Some friends took me here to have my first experience with Hotpot and I loved it! I'd definitely recommend this spot for first timers, but come with friends who have been before to show you how it's done. I definitely needed their help with the sauce station and learning the best way to actually eat the meal.Everything is a la cart, which is helpful if you want to share a bunch of different things and try new foods! I went with the Tom Yum broth and it was so flavorful and rich.Between three of us we shared so many different fun items. My favorite were the thin sliced beef, udon noodles, tofu, cabbage and broccoli. It took me a bit to get the hang of how long to cook all the different elements, and I made a bit of a mess, but it was fantastic.Only downside here was it was difficult to get service. It took quite a while to get our order in, and we were stuck waiting for about 20 minutes to close out at the end. Plus, on a tab of over 5 people they add in a 20% tip which I don't mind, except they pulled the tip after tax which wasn't ideal. However, for being very full after, it was a great price at about $25 a person."

Keefer Court Bakery & Café

★★★★☆ 4 (230) • $

"This review is looooong overdue. Keefer Court has been a favorite bakery of mine ever since I stumbled upon it during a Zombie pub crawl cerca 2009. My now-husband and I needed a bathroom and decided to buy something to give ourselves the ethical ok to use theirs. As we wandered inside we saw people eating dinner (they do have a full menu), but not feeling too hungry, we opted for a quick bakery item. I saw a curry beef puff in the display case that resembled something my Indian father used to make when I was little (similar to a beef samosa, but using puff pastry), so I bought it with curiosity and low expectations. They were even kind enough to heat it for me. But that first curry puff was SO good, it led to another. And another. And then two more to share with our friends. Keefer Court's curry puffs remain one of my favorite treats to this day.Since then I've tried just about every type of bakery item in the case, but I consistently get the curry puffs and red bean sesame balls - one thing that's savory and one that's sweet. Eventually I will need to order a real dinner there because I imagine it's delicious as well, but I'm the meantime the bakery keeps me coming back again and again."

Thanh Truc

★★★★☆ 3.7 (237) • $$

"Excellent food. I've ordered quite a few times during the last few months. Good portions and tastes great. We have ordered pad Thai, fried rice, Singapore noodles etc. I would give 5/5 for all of the dishes. We ordered pho once which was good but I've had better.I usually go to St. Paul for Thai/Vietnamese food but since this is so close and the food is great we get it from here now"

Hunan Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4 (202) • $$

"I enjoy the food at Hunan Restaurant. I've visited at least 3 or 4x so far.I've tried beef fried rice, chicken wings, chicken skewers, white rice, fried rice side and I think I ordered beef chow mein by accident. Service is also enjoyable. Anytime I've stopped by to pick up my to-go order, I was greeted pleasantly, upon entry. He verified my order and I've watched him greet other patrons and sat them just as pleasantly. The ambiance is suuuper old skool. It doesn't give high end, it doesn't give hole in the wall either, but definitely gives this is same table, chair and wall decor that was here when it first opened, no matter how many owners it may have had. LOL So dated may be a better way to address that. It's a very small, Mom and Pop sized establishment. I have yet to dine in, but it seems to have steady flow of customers that stop by.It's near my job, gives a nice amount for the servings, so I will definitely return."

Sidewalk Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4 (185) • $$

"OVERALL: a true & authentic hole in the wall restaurant. A hidden gem on the U of M campus. FOOD: We ordered the chicken congee, honey bbq pork, beef chow fun, crispy custard dessert, Hong Kong style milk tea, and Hong Kong style lemon tea. The HK style teas were the best teas I've had in the city. They were absolutely delicious! Each of the dishes themselves were large portions and so flavorful. For the congee, maybe ordering soy sauce or even ginger scallion oil on the side would've leveled it up, BUT even for just the congee itself it was delicious and you can tell they use broth instead of water to boil it down. I also appreciate with the chow fun that they limit the amount of onions and add a lot of bean sprouts. The BBQ pork with honey really adds a unique flavor that is not typical of other BBQ pork I've ordered at other places. SERVICE: The service was fast and kind. Waters always full, truly 5/5. PRICE: I'll have to come back for their weekday lunch special where dishes range from $9-12, but each of our dishes today were $13-$19. I learned as well that the owners are from HK and want to share the authentic flavors in MN. They also are the only restaurant that make the crispy cream custard dessert that is SO delicious. They make it to order as well so it's always fresh and hot. They also make their duck daily as well and I have to come back for that! *They also have a parking lot, which is HUGE bonus for being on campus!!"

Tokyo 23 Buffet

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (239) • $$

"It was really good. The place was clean but the employees didn't help or refill our drinks at all. Crab legs were nice and it was worth the money. I would definitely go back!"

Pho 83

★★★★☆ 3.7 (194) • $

"A nice little family ran restaurant. Friendly staff. I ordered the pho with noodles, sliced beef, and meatballs. I don't remember what it was called on the menu. I tried it exactly the way it was delivered to my table, and it was a bit bland. However, it was served with a lime wedge and there was a variety of sauces on the table. I squeezed the lime wedge in and added some hoisin and sriracha sauces and in no time the bland flavor became exquisite.I ended up really liking it. I was a little disappointed with the initial bland flavor, but having the ability to add some citrus flavor and other sauces greatly enhanced the flavor and experience. The menu described it as a "big bowl", and that description was accurate. The serving size is immense. You're doing something wrong if you manage to walk away hungry after eating an entire bowl. It was more than I could finish. And unfortunately, I am traveling for work and don't really have a way to carry the leftovers with me and eat them later."

Xin Wong

★★★★☆ 3.8 (175) • $

"Solid Chinese take out with better than average appetizers. Big kitchen with a lot of people cooking. The website is a great way to order and even on a busy night they will get it outFood wise most of it is pretty much like most other Chinese take out places. Except the appetizers. They are above average. Cheese filled wontons, deep fried shrimp, even the egg rolls are above average."

Cam Ranh Bay

★★★★☆ 3.9 (160) • $$

"This is one of my favorite spots for takeout in Burnsville! The staff is very friendly and welcoming. I've only gotten takeout, but they do have a spacious dining room if you prefer to dine in. There is a large parking lot out front so no issues with parking. They have a great lunch special for just under $12 that comes with soup, an appetizer, an entree and rice. My go-to order is the chicken lomein and egg rolls. Hands down my favorite egg rolls! The only down side is that if you're ordering takeout you do have to call in your order as they don't have online ordering."

Yang's Chinese Restaurant

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (219) • $$

"Chicken egg fu young and ma po tofu are superlative. Sauces on both dishes are loaded with extra ingredients. No wonder there was a steady stream of to go customers. Next visit we will try chow fun and lo mein. If they are as good I'll move this place to the top of the Asian food list."

Tea House

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (245) • $$

"I'd been eying up this place the past several times I stayed in the Plymouth, MN area. I finally got there the last time I was in town. It was overall a really nice experience.The service wasn't particularly fast but it was pleasant and I was in no hurry. It was a rainy night in fall and I really enjoyed having some hot tea while waiting for my entree.The food (I got Kung Pao Chicken) was quite tasty. It was in line with safe, familiar American Chinese food. Which hit the spot for me. The place is very close to the hotel I always stay at, so I'm sure I'll return!"

98 Pounds Buffet

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (207) • $$

"I really love all the different varieties of food really good food. The service there is awesome the waitress is always awesome. Definitely kid friendly family friendly; an awesome relaxed restaurant. Warm and inviting ambiance."

Chin Dian Kitchen

★★★★☆ 3.7 (146) • $$

"My friend and I come here regularly because it's convenient and has a nice lunch menu that seems to have something for any mood. We usually order the spring rolls, a filling meat salad in a rice wrapper. I also like to get a lunch menu item that has a samosa on the side. The samosa filling is hearty with just enough Indian spice kick, fried suitably enough in a wonton wrapper. The lunch menu has a reliable selection of popular Asian dishes. I've enjoyed the Chinese chicken dishes (sesame, General Tso's, etc.) with flavorful sauces that don't drown out the fresh vegetables. Last time I went I ordered General Tso's "spicy," which would probably be about "medium" in Little Mekong--just right for me. I was a little disappointed that the noodle dish on the lunch menu seemed to lack moisture and flavor, but mostly I've been happy with the food. Sometime I'd like to go back for dinner, as those dishes seem more adventurous. The teas complement the dishes nicely, especially when I order something fried. I usually have the zingy ginger tea, a favorite for both my friend and me. Recently I found Nina's hot lemonade surprisingly refreshing on a hot day. The service is friendly and attentive. The space is airy and fresh. I come in hungry, and leave full and satisfied. There is not much more we can ask of a regular lunch place, and we'll keep coming back!"

Bill's Garden Chinese Gourmet

★★★★☆ 3.8 (138) • $$

"Bills Garden is a staple Chinese restaurant in south Minneapolis because of their repeatable quality of service and yummy food. Their prices are reasonable and I always leave with leftovers! I love their combination platters and their chicken friend rice. Their sesame chicken and orange chicken are my go to orders but my partner loves their beef dishes as well. If you're ever hankering for some Chinese food I highly recommend Bills!"

China Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.9 (130) • $

"Fresh cooked meals and easy parking (oversized lot)! Come here for a day or evening you want a stress free environment and you won't be disappointed. The lunch hour seems to be a little busier as they have lunch specials which you can find on the menu. This is my secondary visit and they have great sesame and cashew chicken (with veggies). The service is very quick and friendly. I can't wait to come here one evening to dine in as both visits have been takeout. Note: pricing is beyond reasonable and the portions are plentiful. Enjoy!"

Thanh Vi

★★★★☆ 3.7 (139) • $

"We did take out online which was very easy to navigate. First time eating here and wish I tried it sooner since I pass by on 85th all the time. The price and portions are great. You get so much food! My iced coffee was delicious and very strong. The Bun Thit Nuong Cha Gio was so fresh, pork & shrimp cooked perfect, and the dipping sauce ties it all in together. The egg roll was soooo good. Outside had such a nice crunch and lots of filling. My husband enjoyed his fried rice and they made it spicy like he had requested. Definitely will be coming back and hopefully can dine in next time!"

Mei Inn Chinese Foods

★★★★☆ 4 (116) • $

"In south Minneapolis lies a little holeIn the wall Chinese restaurant that is the kind of gem you want to discover. Family owned and made fresh, each item you order is hand crafted to perfection. Moo shu pork, dumplings and fried rice are some of my favorite dishes but the menu is diverse and delicious. Seating is limited and covid has been tough so take out may be your best option but check this place out, it won't disappoint!"

Golden Wok

★★★★☆ 3.6 (136) • $

"I am staying at a hotel by Mall of America and ask the hotel staff if there's a good Chinese place to eat near here that delivers. I was riding my mountain bike today and I happen to fall so my ribs are hurting. I did not want to go out I was not disappointed by this restaurant, however I underestimated the size of their food. Usually in Charlottesville if you order a large egg drop soup you get a normal size bowls of soup however, I got a ginormous container of egg drop soup. The rice was the normal size of rice. This was the only thing disappointing. Cannot say I loved the flavor. The egg rolls were massive. The food is very tasty and I am not disappointing."

House of Wong

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (166) • $$

"The decline of Chinese dining isn't apparent here. For years - -I'm not kidding-- I've been looking for the type of Chinese food I grew up with. There are many reasons for its decline. That's another story. But now in Roseville the food brings me back to the old days when the superb food was dished out at the Nankin in a Minneapolis. My only problem was getting in the door. The front doors must have been designed by the engineers who built Fort Knox! They weigh a ton and there's no electric opener. Once inside, it was lovely. The tables are far enough apart to navigate over the firm carpet. Service was prompt as we were presented a very large menu selection of Chinese, American and Italian entrees. The specials alone are numerous. My impression is it's the type of place where nearly anyone can find a dish to enjoy. My wife is a vegan and she enjoyed Szechuan tofu stir fry. I chose the #1 combo: Chicken chow mein, egg foo yung, and an egg roll. The servings are huge. I took home half of my meals and enjoyed it even more the second time around the next day. As we were about to bag our left overs the server asked what kind of pie we wanted. It turns out our meals included a slice of pie not listed on the menu. I took a piece of banana cream and and apple. I doubt if many leave here hungry. It's fair to say all of the food was delicious. As I said earlier, it brought me back to when we had good Chinese food, not altered by the hybrids with other cuisines. But for the fans of American or Italian food; I'll have to review some of that later."

Fresh Wok

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (145) • $

"I've been trying to find the best cheap Chinese in the Twin Cities for a while now, so I'm sharing some of my findings and will be reviewing them all!Recently gave Fresh Wok a shot again during Covid. Went with the General Tso's lunch special ($6.25) incredibly hot and spicy. The foot wasn't that spicy at all, but it was evident that the sauce was clearly house made and didn't come right from a bottle. Chicken was lightly breaded (my preference) and pork fried rice was quite standard.The hot and sour soup was very unique, as it was actually a bit sweet and far thicker than most places. It wasn't bad by any means, but lacked the spice that I typically desire in my soup.All in all, it's closer to 3.5 out of 5 (value considered), but they do offer great service and are super quick, which gets the extra half star in my eyes! General Tso's 4/5Fried rice- 3/5Hot and sour soup- 3/5Bang for buck- 4/5"

Wild Orchid

★★★★☆ 3.6 (128) • $

"The more things change, the more they change. My relationship with Wild Orchid is complicated. I loved 'em. I hated 'em. I loved 'em again. I felt the sting of disappointment. I sorta felt like I'd ended the relationship. But wait-- after a couple of years of not seeing my former favorite... I decided it was time to pay a visit, once again... and Magic, thy soul is a place. I don't know how long it will last, but this may be the best Hmong restaurant in town. New owners? I don't know or care. Just be sure to speak slowly to the guy at the register. His English is a little lacking. The food is so good I actually considered not posting this update-- to keep this place to myself. Yeah, right. Thank you, oh Gods of Asian Food, for granting us such yummies."

Rockys Asian Bistro & BBQ

★★★★☆ 4.3 (89) • $$

"Good location, easy to find, easy to park, Went there right before dinner time so was not as busy. Servers were friendly and foods came out quickly. The foods were gooood! Will definitely go back and try other dishes."

Saigon Uptown Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.9 (100) • $

"I'd maybe call this a hidden gem of Uptown/LynLake? I don't hear much about Saigon and have never visited until now!When you walk in, the first thing you'll notice is how much space there is and how clean it is! They are currently only open for takeout but post-covid I can imagine this place will be full of life, they've got huge booths and tables perfect for groups! Also spotted a coatrack aka Minnesota essential. I was greeted by a very kind gentlemen who gave me a few minutes to look at the menu. After deciding everything looked too good to decide, I just asked him what he recommended which was the Hot & Spicy Lemongrass Chicken. I ordered this mild, cream cheese wontons, and a crispy coconut roll. He told me it would only be about 10 minutes and it was! The grand total for 3 items was only $13!!! What a fantastic price! The entrée came packed with white rice separately. The lemongrass chicken was truly mild for my lame low spice tolerance, but packed huge flavor! The chicken was cooked with some sauteed onions and I can see why he recommended it!The cream cheese wontons came with a ton of wontons, maybe 7, and they were all HUGE! Seriously the biggest cream cheese wontons I've ever gotten at a restaurant. These came with the classic red sauce as well. The wontons were not as crispy I've had in the past but they also weren't as oily so I think I prefer it this way! They're also cream cheese wontons so you can't go wrong. Lastly, I got a crispy coconut roll which they had in a jar by the register. I've never really seen this at a restaurant but for $1 it was a no brainer! It was light, airy, yet crispy! There's a strong coconut flavor and it's not too sweet!I can't wait to try more menu items from Saigon!"

Ginger Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.9 (95) • $

"Incredible improvement - 5 stars!Wow, Ginger Café is so much better than my last visit a couple of years ago! (And it's light years above the older version when the previous owners ran things.) Not only is the food awesome, the place is clean and spotless with a fresh remodel. Nice!The food was good before but it's a step up now. It comes out fresh and lightning fast. They also have options to add spicy heat on a 1 to 5 scale. I really appreciate this because I love heat. Awesome!Do you see the bright colors of the vegetables in my photos? That's a sign of fresh made Asian food...not overcooked junk...like the crap that was served up at the China Dragon in Elk River yesterday.This isn't a fancy restaurant. It's nice but simple, basic, humble, and clean. The prices are reasonable too.This isn't a place where I'd necessarily drive way out of my way to visit. But if you're in the area and craving Asian cuisine, this should be on the top of your list.Thumbs up!-Daddy Maxx Retro"

China Wok

★★★★☆ 4.3 (76) • $

"I actually prefer Xin Wong right down the street for my meals but I always stop in here to get some Szechuan dumplings in red hot oil. They are so good. I get a side of the red sweet and sour to dip them in and Ooh Lala they are delicious!"

Rose Garden

★★★★☆ 3.6 (107) • $

"Better than your regular Chinese buffet. Always a good meal. Been going here since I was a kid and it's always a good choice. Plenty of seating in the location and food is good. No complaints ever."

Chin Chin

★★★★☆ 3.5 (113) • $

"My favorites are the Vietnamese-style egg rolls and Hot and sour soup when I've got a cold. It's a takeout joints so it's not one for ambience, but food is always ready within 15 min. Our other family go-tos are the Chicken Chow Mein, Beef and broccoli, Steamed dumplings and the cream cheese puffs."

Eden Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.2 (72) • $

"Been going here since the 90's. I found out about it through a friend who loves food and great deals.Can I tell you...I love this place. I go out of my way to get there whenever possible. My perennial favorites are Spicy Ginger Chicken and Beef Potato. I am always amused by the amount of people that know this place; given it's location, it has to be completely through word-of-mouth.Generous portions, friendly staff; this place is like a precision piece of machinery. If they run out of a dish, they provide you with your sides, you pay, and in short order they bring it out to you. It's fast, even during the slammed lunch rush.Cash or Check ONLY!Ask around, I promise you know someone who's eaten here and belongs to the "club"."