Get the salt and pepper dishes. Those are great. My favorite dish was the fried fish sole filet.
Dan S.
Only the third place I've found in the Cities with steamed chicken and that fabulous ginger sauce that is not even sold in Asian markets. This dish is not on the menu. I had to show them the wallpaper photo taken at Chinatown in Chicago on my cellphone. Wife had four plates of dim sum, three of which she loved. I see they have Ma Po Tofu, another of my favorites not often ordered by non-Asians.
Denise Duan-Porter
Hands down the best Chinese restaurant in the Southwest metro. It is the place to be if you want authentic Cantonese food. There are many delicious items, including the Seafood Tofu Hotpot and 双拼 (roast pork & BBQ pork). The dishes come out quickly and the staff are super friendly. It is well worth a visit here to try new delights and savor old favorites.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kate M.
I got takeout for my husband and me. 1. Fried dumplings: Good not great, got a little steamy in takeout box which is to be expected but I wished they were a little crispier. Dipping sauce was good, sweet. 2. Spicy salt & hot pepper shrimp: this was very tasty. They were fried with the skin on which I know is important for maintaining flavor but I admit texturally it was hard to get over chewing the shells. This is almost certainly a white Minnesotan person problem so don't want to ding them for this. 3. Pork eggplant with garlic sauce: this was the real downer. It was delicious but there were about 3 small pieces of pork total. 95% of it was just eggplant which was disappointing for $20, as it was meant to be a main dish and not just a veggie side Overall good but very expensive and disappointed in eggplant dish. Probably wouldn't go back unless someone else was paying.
Heaven
Waited one hour and 20 minutes for my takeout. They keep serving people dining in and ignoring takeout orders. Everyone who dine in got their orders and left already. Here I am waiting one hour 20 minutes for four items not worth the wait. Portions were either small and salty. Looks like left over to me. Will not be returning.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Roast Duck 1 2 烧鸭 1 2, Fried
Anna H.
If you want authentic Cantonese food, definitely recommend coming here. Service is quick and friendly. I was surprised that my favorite dish was the tofu and veggies dish, I loved how it came on a hot plate so the food stayed warm the entire time. The beef chow fun was good too! The lobster fried rice was not bad, but I didn't like how some of the lobster shells fell into the rice so it was a bit difficult to eat sometimes. Otherwise, the flavor of it was good! Plenty of seating for large groups, I would recommend calling in for a reservation on a weekend since it does get busy.
Jessica Migler
Had the sesame chicken and my spouse had the pepper beef. Food was very good but service was excellent. Loved the jasmine tea. I would come back for that alone!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
B D.
So good we came back 2 more times that same week after trying it! AND came here for Christmas dinner! We go early on weeknights (around 5-5:30) and each time the service was incredibly fast. Right off the bat this place is CLEAN. Floors, tables, everything is really tidy and sanitary. You'll be brought a pot complimentary jasmine tea right away which is absolutely heavenly. This is truly the best jasmine tea I've had; not even remotely bitter tasting like other green teas. They must brew it very carefully. Our favorite thing on the menu is the Garlic Fried Sole fish! It melts in your mouth and the portion size is massive so it's a perfect entree to split. The Asia Mall is fun to check out before or after dinner; we like to walk around the market afterward and take home some milk teas and candy. Parking is easy with the lot out front. This really is a great destination, and HomeTaste is our new favorite in the twin cities for Chinese/Cantonese!
Choua Yang
We went to visit the mall for our first time, there are many food choices but we settle on this place due to the duck and luckily it was good choice, the duck skin was so crispy and yummy. The service was good, the server constantly came back to check on us and refilled our water.Parking: though we were able to find parking right away, parking can be a nightmare if during rush hours.
We were greeted with a smile and sat quickly. We ordered 3 plates of dim sum after having an incredibly disappointing experience at Legendary Spice on the second level of the Asia Mall where we walked out (and got an refund) after being served lukewarm food. From Hometaste Hong Kong Cuisine, the 3 plates we ordered came within 10 minutes and were hot and delicious. Everything was fresh and flavored well. They even gave free tea when they seat you! We will be back and will recommend this place to all our friends.
I sampled the BBQ pork, crispy pork belly and bok choy. GO TRY THE PORK BELLY! It is shatteringly crisp and yet meltingly tender in the same bite which is quite a difficult feat to accomplish. I am looking forward to trying the duck on my next opportunity to visit.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tong Wu
We have been coming to this restaurant since its establishment when the Asia Mall opened. The traditional Cantonese food is always excellent, but the chef has been offering new dishes, which are also great. You can also ask for your favorite live seafood, and they will go to the supermarket to get the fish or whatever if it’s not in the restaurant’s salt water tank. Today we had dim sum. Everything was made fresh in-house and tasted great. Portions were generous and ingredients were high-quality. Definitely will return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Chow Fun, Sui Mai and Chicken Feet
Jenjira Knernschield
I ordered the roast duck to go and it was juicy, flavorful, and delicious. I was nervous about the availability because I didn’t call ahead and needed two whole ducks (a family member’s last minute Thanksgiving request), but they were so nice and put my order together in no time. I had a milk tea while waiting and it was also wonderful—great strong tea flavor, sweet but not hurt-your-teeth sweet. All around great, eager to try more of their menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Roast Duck
Eva D.
Legit Cantonese food that is tasty and worth the drive. Part of the Asia Mall, a sizable mall that includes an expansive grocery store and multiple restaurants. If ambience is your jam, this won't meet that requirement. It's basic with a few round tables for medium sized families and a few smaller tables. Don't let the ambience fool you as the food is tasty and rivals the best Cantonese restaurants within the twin cities. Service was prompt and attentive. Enjoyed all of the entrees we tried. The salt and pepper pork chop is not grisly and has good quality pork chop meat. The walnut shrimp is great, not too much batter and not drowning in sauce. The walnuts are glazed and delish. My favorite was the Japanese style sizzling tofu. Very light, soft tofu in a meat sauce. I was worried it may be too salty but it was divine. Others have mentioned price. It's definitely not low cost but I think worth it given the quality and taste!
Mike W.
This place is legit! We brought my father-in-law here for an early dinner/late lunch and the host and wait staff were amazing! They bring complimentary tea and water with ice. The seating area so open, clean, roast duck and pork right on display hanging, & live eel, geoduck, crab etc. in their tanks -- I ordered the garlic sauce bok choy and baby squid with salt and hot pepper. My father in law got the roast duck and chinese broccoli. We all shared a bit. Everything was some of the best of each that I've had and we've had in general. He said the duck was the best he's had since China town in DC. High praise and became an ongoing inside joke for the remainder of his stay, he was seriously considering coming back again before he had to leave!
Get the salt and pepper dishes. Those are great. My favorite dish was the fried fish sole filet.
Only the third place I've found in the Cities with steamed chicken and that fabulous ginger sauce that is not even sold in Asian markets. This dish is not on the menu. I had to show them the wallpaper photo taken at Chinatown in Chicago on my cellphone. Wife had four plates of dim sum, three of which she loved. I see they have Ma Po Tofu, another of my favorites not often ordered by non-Asians.
Hands down the best Chinese restaurant in the Southwest metro. It is the place to be if you want authentic Cantonese food. There are many delicious items, including the Seafood Tofu Hotpot and 双拼 (roast pork & BBQ pork). The dishes come out quickly and the staff are super friendly. It is well worth a visit here to try new delights and savor old favorites.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I got takeout for my husband and me. 1. Fried dumplings: Good not great, got a little steamy in takeout box which is to be expected but I wished they were a little crispier. Dipping sauce was good, sweet. 2. Spicy salt & hot pepper shrimp: this was very tasty. They were fried with the skin on which I know is important for maintaining flavor but I admit texturally it was hard to get over chewing the shells. This is almost certainly a white Minnesotan person problem so don't want to ding them for this. 3. Pork eggplant with garlic sauce: this was the real downer. It was delicious but there were about 3 small pieces of pork total. 95% of it was just eggplant which was disappointing for $20, as it was meant to be a main dish and not just a veggie side Overall good but very expensive and disappointed in eggplant dish. Probably wouldn't go back unless someone else was paying.
Waited one hour and 20 minutes for my takeout. They keep serving people dining in and ignoring takeout orders. Everyone who dine in got their orders and left already. Here I am waiting one hour 20 minutes for four items not worth the wait. Portions were either small and salty. Looks like left over to me. Will not be returning.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Roast Duck 1 2 烧鸭 1 2, Fried
If you want authentic Cantonese food, definitely recommend coming here. Service is quick and friendly. I was surprised that my favorite dish was the tofu and veggies dish, I loved how it came on a hot plate so the food stayed warm the entire time. The beef chow fun was good too! The lobster fried rice was not bad, but I didn't like how some of the lobster shells fell into the rice so it was a bit difficult to eat sometimes. Otherwise, the flavor of it was good! Plenty of seating for large groups, I would recommend calling in for a reservation on a weekend since it does get busy.
Had the sesame chicken and my spouse had the pepper beef. Food was very good but service was excellent. Loved the jasmine tea. I would come back for that alone!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
So good we came back 2 more times that same week after trying it! AND came here for Christmas dinner! We go early on weeknights (around 5-5:30) and each time the service was incredibly fast. Right off the bat this place is CLEAN. Floors, tables, everything is really tidy and sanitary. You'll be brought a pot complimentary jasmine tea right away which is absolutely heavenly. This is truly the best jasmine tea I've had; not even remotely bitter tasting like other green teas. They must brew it very carefully. Our favorite thing on the menu is the Garlic Fried Sole fish! It melts in your mouth and the portion size is massive so it's a perfect entree to split. The Asia Mall is fun to check out before or after dinner; we like to walk around the market afterward and take home some milk teas and candy. Parking is easy with the lot out front. This really is a great destination, and HomeTaste is our new favorite in the twin cities for Chinese/Cantonese!
We went to visit the mall for our first time, there are many food choices but we settle on this place due to the duck and luckily it was good choice, the duck skin was so crispy and yummy. The service was good, the server constantly came back to check on us and refilled our water.Parking: though we were able to find parking right away, parking can be a nightmare if during rush hours.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Roast Duck, Roast Duck 1 2 烧鸭 1 2
We were greeted with a smile and sat quickly. We ordered 3 plates of dim sum after having an incredibly disappointing experience at Legendary Spice on the second level of the Asia Mall where we walked out (and got an refund) after being served lukewarm food. From Hometaste Hong Kong Cuisine, the 3 plates we ordered came within 10 minutes and were hot and delicious. Everything was fresh and flavored well. They even gave free tea when they seat you! We will be back and will recommend this place to all our friends.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
I sampled the BBQ pork, crispy pork belly and bok choy. GO TRY THE PORK BELLY! It is shatteringly crisp and yet meltingly tender in the same bite which is quite a difficult feat to accomplish. I am looking forward to trying the duck on my next opportunity to visit.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
We have been coming to this restaurant since its establishment when the Asia Mall opened. The traditional Cantonese food is always excellent, but the chef has been offering new dishes, which are also great. You can also ask for your favorite live seafood, and they will go to the supermarket to get the fish or whatever if it’s not in the restaurant’s salt water tank. Today we had dim sum. Everything was made fresh in-house and tasted great. Portions were generous and ingredients were high-quality. Definitely will return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Chow Fun, Sui Mai and Chicken Feet
I ordered the roast duck to go and it was juicy, flavorful, and delicious. I was nervous about the availability because I didn’t call ahead and needed two whole ducks (a family member’s last minute Thanksgiving request), but they were so nice and put my order together in no time. I had a milk tea while waiting and it was also wonderful—great strong tea flavor, sweet but not hurt-your-teeth sweet. All around great, eager to try more of their menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Roast Duck
Legit Cantonese food that is tasty and worth the drive. Part of the Asia Mall, a sizable mall that includes an expansive grocery store and multiple restaurants. If ambience is your jam, this won't meet that requirement. It's basic with a few round tables for medium sized families and a few smaller tables. Don't let the ambience fool you as the food is tasty and rivals the best Cantonese restaurants within the twin cities. Service was prompt and attentive. Enjoyed all of the entrees we tried. The salt and pepper pork chop is not grisly and has good quality pork chop meat. The walnut shrimp is great, not too much batter and not drowning in sauce. The walnuts are glazed and delish. My favorite was the Japanese style sizzling tofu. Very light, soft tofu in a meat sauce. I was worried it may be too salty but it was divine. Others have mentioned price. It's definitely not low cost but I think worth it given the quality and taste!
This place is legit! We brought my father-in-law here for an early dinner/late lunch and the host and wait staff were amazing! They bring complimentary tea and water with ice. The seating area so open, clean, roast duck and pork right on display hanging, & live eel, geoduck, crab etc. in their tanks -- I ordered the garlic sauce bok choy and baby squid with salt and hot pepper. My father in law got the roast duck and chinese broccoli. We all shared a bit. Everything was some of the best of each that I've had and we've had in general. He said the duck was the best he's had since China town in DC. High praise and became an ongoing inside joke for the remainder of his stay, he was seriously considering coming back again before he had to leave!