41 Best Chinese Restaurants in Minneapolis

“We almost didn’t go because it was difficult to find parking, but it was definitely worth the walk! We were sat immediately and greeted with very kind service. We ordered boneless chicken wings with spicy Korean sauce, and we each ordered a spicy rice noodle bowl. Our server told us what to add right away and how to enjoy the bowl. Everything was delicious. We tried the sliced beef and brisket and both were great. Definitely a great Minneapolis spot for a warm lunch on a cold day! ?❄️?

Parking: We went on Saturday and got lucky with parking, but be prepared to walk a bit. Construction makes it harder to navigate.“

“good foods and friendly staff.“

“Vegan family visiting Minneapolis and googled best Chinese in the area and Shuang Cheng popped up! Omg they did not disappoint. Food was delicious and staff were friendly. It was so good we went back twice during our stay. A must try if you are looking for yummy Chinese food!“

“love the spring rolls, yum!“

“Crispy tofu is so delicious⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“We just happened to find this gem yesterday. Already making plans to go back. The chicken lo mein is delicious. The fried rice was good but could use veggies same with the lo mein. We can't wait to try more dishes. Take out only. Which was fine for us. I hear they have homemade hot mustard. Hoping that's true. I'm always on the lookout for the best homemade hot mustard. Lol. Definitely check it out. Oh yeah combination meal fried rice lol mein and 3 big wontons 10.85 after tax great deal“

“A true Chinese take out gem. You don’t see many places like this anymore — the true and authentic old school Chinese take out spots from the 60’s/70’s with the vintage signage and Cantonese speakers.

A true beauty of a spot that packs in great food at a great price with a lot of charm.“

“Great authentic Cantonese restaurant, were friendly staff and got super good food. Menu is pretty long but you can find very good food from there.“

“Vegetable Lo Mein Chicken Wings Beef & Broccoli“

“I've been to Rainbow Chinese a couple times, and I've ben consistently super impressed with their service and their food. I recommend either the Tiger mock duck or the ma po tofu, which they make with just the right pork to tofu ratio, as far as I'm concerned (a rarity in the Twin Cities...)

The staff are super friendly. They recently started doing bar service on Wednesdays, so I stopped in for one of their fancy lemonades and dinner, and it was fun chatting with the bartender a bit. Although the price is a little bit high compared to my other favorites, I think it's definitely worth it. And it rules that they have off street parking!“

“The best Asian food around! The staff is so friendly too!“

“I live in Wisconsin, but I'm from Minnesota originally. This place is the hidden gem. Literally the best Chinese food I've ever had in my life. The chicken is high quality. And the Fried Rice is to die for. I'm telling you 10 out of 10.“

“SIX STARS !!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ not sure how facebook rates and put 4/6 but it's a 6 no doubt !! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ lived in the neighborhood for many years until 2015, Bills is a staple in the neighborhood with the BEST take out anywhere in mpls ! FRESH cut veggies, HUGE portions white meat chicken, super tasty, clean, friendly can't say enough! the SZECHUAN chicken is to die for ! fried rice yummo ! it's worth the travel from downtown. tried many others... nothing beats bills pricing and quality. good work guys ! so glad your always going to be here !!!“

“This is the gold standard of Chinese food for me. I used to order from here all the time 10+ years ago in high school and loved it. I have since become a professional cook and so have tried tons of Chinese places around town looking for the best one, recently drove past this place and decided to order from here again and holy cow 10 years later it’s still the best Chinese food I’ve ever had. The cream cheese wontons aren’t all breading, they’re delicious and crispy. The orange chicken is unparalleled I didn’t know how much I missed it. I’ve never had orange chicken that even holds a candle to this one. I’m newly enjoying the chow fun as well! This family can COOOOOK. The food is so well seasoned, it always comes super hot and is insanely cheap for the quality. I’m so sorry I ever ordered from anywhere else, it was you all along Xin Wong.“

“Best Asian food around, by far! This was our go to Asian food when we lived in the area. Now that we live hours away, every time we come to the cities, we have to get some takeout. Fried rice, lo mien, egg rolls, beef and broccoli, pad Thai, chicken curry. All super delicious Give them a try, I’m sure you will enjoy.“

“Food from here tastes better than other 'takeout' in the area. Quality ingredients and more veggies on the menu. Everything so far tastes good. No weird bitter aftertaste, no over-salted or over-breaded meat.Mandarin Chicken - good balance of meat and veggies, not too salty or saucy.Japanese Chicken - also very good, good balance and good sized pieces.Orange Chicken - actually has orange peel!“

“decided to try a new spot for lunch -- great vibes inside, person working the door immediately gave me a cold bottle of water on the house, wait time for order felt appropriate, food was good. I got the sliced beef pho to-go. excited to try more of the menu.“

“They never miss, have not had one bad experience here!!!“

“I stumbled on this place accidentally ?I was going to rainbow and then met “The Cookie Man” and he told me that they sell his cookies at this restaurant so I was only going to the store for the cookies but then the other day I asked a customer how was the food, the man said it was the best fried rice in Minneapolis. I said “what, it hits like that, I got to try it…” and I did. Now for my beautiful ladies with babies, y’all know how it is when a craving hits and you like “it better be on point or else!” I ordered a small order of the shrimp fried rice and although it is simple without all the mixed vegetables and such it is very good. I got to the car food was fresh, I mean burn your mouth fresh, took the first bite and it reminded me of this amazing restaurant we HAD back home called King Fong in downtown Omaha. It was the best fried rice. ??????This is a runner up. So that says a lot. Anybody that know about King Fong in Omaha know about King Fong! ???

Anyways the service is good, speedy and I have not had a problem always nice and friendly and they laugh when I order only cookies previously but now…ordering the cookies and the fried rice. Oh for those that are into the details like that of the dish it is brown rice (I believe it is colored with flavored additives). It has white and green onions, eggs and bean sprouts again simple but comparable to a lot of fried rice that has to add all the extra fixings just to give it flavor this place is great for minimal ingredients with a mouthful of flavor. Don’t even need to add the soy sauce. Again my review is specific to the shrimp fried rice and cookies. Happy eating y’all!

Parking: Parking can be chaotic especially on weekends which is when I have experienced trouble.“

“Amazingly tasty plus affordable lunch for 3. Can't reccomend more!“

“I absolutely LOVED my AYCE Hot Pot experience here!!! It was quiet given I went 2:30pm on a Sunday, but they had all of my favorite ingredients stocked, including lamb, enoki mushrooms, fish balls, shrimp, tofu skin, and so much more! My favorite part was the fact they could make the broths with a vegetable base and they were still INCREDIBLY FLAVORFUL (especially the Tomato Base one, which is usually a hit or miss at the other hot pot spots in the area). 10/10 would highly recommend, the service and food was great!“

“I love his food, just don’t forget my hot oil sauce on my delivery’s.

Parking: I love his food, this Pool lace has amazing food, so tasty, my only concern is about the location, sometimes it’s kind a scary, but besides that, food delicious!!“

“The location is easy to find. Excellent customer service. Employees were smiling and friendly. The prices were very reasonable. Food was good. I had the Thai Coconut Curry Chicken and it could have a a little more coconut flavor. Had a nice spice heat to it though. The cream cheese wontons were tasty. The other meal was Mongolian Beef and that was good too but the beef was a little chewy. The chicken fried rice had good flavor. The dining area was clean and plenty of seating. I will eat at this establishment again..

Vegetarian options: See menu online

Kid-friendliness: Several food items kids may like to eat. Cream cheese wontons, sweet and sour chicken, egg rolls, white rice, chicken fried rice, potstickers and a few others.

Wheelchair accessibility: Main floor dining“

“Such variety of reviews from people who got great food/service and those who got lousy food/service. Me, I started eating here in 2009 and would pop in every two weeks or so. The food has been exceptional and the service fast and it's always been a favorite.“

“We have been enjoying this restaurant for over 30 years! They have the best Chinese food I've ever had.“

“The peanut chicken is the star of the show. The skin is crispy and sugary, the sauce is great. I wouldn't recommend the spare ribs, but everything else I've gotten from here is pretty good. Most of the time, the sauce spills out of the containers and into the bag. But that peanut chicken is worth it. I get it delivered through Door Dash so I can't speak for the service or atmosphere.“

“The food was good, the facility was clean, but getting to and from here is an adventure. Minneapolis has fallen, I cant imagine what this place is like at night. Visiting at noon and I was constantly looking over my shoulder and concerned my vehicle was going to get broken into at any moment. I feel for the people who are trying to raise a family in this area.“

“Little ma and pa Chinese place. Great food. First time ever here. I came from out of town to visit a friend who was having a medical emergency.
I really enjoyed the sweet and sour chicken.
The customer service could use a little work. I was ignored when I asked for a working pen multiple times to sign my receipt. The lady just kept on doing other things and made me wait another 5 minutes.“

“Crystal Garden is a wonderful Chinese restaurant in Minneapolis! The ambiance is cozy and welcoming, perfect for enjoying a meal with friends or family. They offer a fantastic selection of authentic dishes, and everything I’ve tried has been bursting with flavor. The staff is friendly and helpful, making sure you have a great experience. Whether you’re craving dim sum, stir-fry, or their delicious noodles, Crystal Garden is definitely worth a visit! Highly recommend!“

“Gonna edit my review here. Corporate should be extremely proud. As I walked in it was a hello how are you doing. The order was taken very friendly. Asked how was everything and got a thanks for stopping I hope we see you soon. Hats off to this staff. This is how one takes pride in there job and how management is supposed to do it. Thanks guys“

“great food and bubble tea!!“

“Was craving some good chow Mein and gave this little place a try. It’s incredible! The chow mein was fresh and delicious, the beef fried rice had large pieces of tender beef and was cooked to perfection. Egg rolls were crisp and flavorful. Very friendly service and wonderful food! Will definitely return.“

“This is the first time my wife and I have visited Saigon Uptown, and we were extremely impressed. They have amazing food that is served and prepared by wonderfully friendly people. We would highly recommend the Pork Egg Rolls, the Pho (I had the Pho with beef, filet mignon and meatballs), and the banh mi.“

“I just order from here the 1st time and the food was wonderful I order Egg Fu Yung , egg rolls and the great almond cookies Thanks“

“I love this place I order them all the time when I’m with my mom and kids!“

“Hands down this is our favorite family restaurant! Chindian has amazing food and unmatched service. We are beyond grateful for Chindian's willingness and care in the preparation of allergy safe options for our son. Thank you so much for catering our family events from retirement celebrations to birthdays, Chindian's menu items are always a hit with our guests.“

“I've eaten here a half dozen times times or so and it's been OUTSTANDING every single time... Until yesterday (12/10/24: the one and only time that it wasn't amazing 😢).
You expect it to be generic, crappy Chinese food, but it's FRESH and so tasty - the vegetables CRUNCH when you bite into them (but still cooked through/properly, don't worry). Two of my personal favorites are the mai fun with fried tofu, and the broccoli and vegetables in spicy garlic sauce with fried tofu (over their rice). I doctor it slightly with soy, hot and duck sauces whereas my husband eats it as is. They also make the best rice!? It's almost like sticky rice because it's just so yummy.

Tried Mu Shu chicken and mu shu tofu recently, and it was outstanding both ways. Buy enough for leftovers - my husband and I always enjoy it (somehow even more) the next day.“

“Great take out dinner from Pings. Hot, high quality, nice size portions and delicious. Highly recommend, been enjoying their food for years, best Chinese in Minneapolis. Due to COVID & the changes in downtown, they only offer delivery & takeout from the side door.“

“So on the days that Braden, Matt and the Manager work the food is always fresh and the best I’ve ever had from Leeann chin in the metro. Other days, the food isn’t fresh it’s old and undercooked and not so great. I get that everyone cooks differently but some days it’s seriously lacking. Definitely have to leave a great review for Braden and Matt, both super friendly and do a great job with portions and making sure the food is always fresh and not sitting out too long.“

“Regardless with everything happening next door (kung fu tea) they DO allow outside drinks so feel to bring yours. Great AYCE hot pot. The server on Sunday was very kind. Not sure on what broth to get? Try #2 - real pork bone, you can’t go wrong with it.“

“I really like this location, it's very clean and the service is always great. That said, it's pretty clear they put out the remaining food from the night before out the next day for lunch. You can see the old, dry food with a fresh layer of peanuts or cashews on top to freshen it up depending on the dish. Otherwise this place is great.“