Picked up food, wait staff very nice. Food is very upsettingly bad. I don’t know what they were on but the beef and broccoli was goopy, bland, and the beef had an oxidation sheen on it which was unsettling. The sesame chicken is god awful, breaded chicken and soupy sauce do not mix, please spare yourself. Got egg rolls too, which were good, but not 12$ good. Everything could be found for cheaper and honestly more flavorful and similar quality from fast food Asian restaurants. Please seek better food, it is out there. Sorry to the people there because they were nice, but it really is just bad food.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 5
Dominique Devereaux
Come out and have a nice meal at the bar.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crispy Tiger
Brenda Montoya
I love this restaurant for its delicious food and the decorations they put at the entrance and the awards they receive every year, which has to speak volumes for their delicious food. I love it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ivy Abdullahi
The best Chinese food in Minneapolis!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jess
I grabbed take out and everything was great. I ordered the chocolate wontons, Szechuan wontons, wonton noodle soup, chicken with black bean sauce and lo mein, and shrimp fried rice. The portions are huge and everything was fresh and flavorful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Big Bowl Noodle Soups, Black Bean Sauce
Colleen P
Though the weather outside was bitter cold, inside Rainbow Chinese is a garden of delight. Chef/Owner Tammy Wong’s Rainbow Chinese is a gift to Minneapolis, a must-experience destination. My noodle soup sparkled with the brightest herbs and vegetables, I’m convinced there’s no fatter egg roll on the planet and the shrimp w/walnuts and cream is absolutely dreamy.I met a friend there this evening to both celebrate her birthday and mourn the recent passing of her beloved Grandmother. We picked Rainbow because of the food but also the warmth of service and embracing atmosphere. I love Rainbow.
I've been a regular customer of theirs for decades. I compare all Chinese restaurant food to theirs. Can't get enough of it.I love the noodle soups, gai-lan with oyster sauce. There's a cold tofu with cilantro & sauces appetizer I've never seen anywhere else that is wonderful. They have a gingerale - I think it's club soda & cola with fresh ginger & maybe ginger something with bitters. Yum. They also have a full bar.Whatever the dish, their take on it is above & beyond.Vegetarian options: Often, you'll find 1 or 2 vegetarian dishes per restaurant. Even most salads come with meat these days.There's a vegetable section of the menu & other meatless items scattered around the menu.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Peter Schulze
One of my favorite Asian restaurants in Minneapolis. Great service, great food, and a fish tank for entertainment.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joshua Vincent
Best Chinese in the twin cities! Fresh tasting,Local restaurant with great service! Everything on the menu is a smash!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sesame Chicken, Cream Cheese Wontons, Beef Chow Fun
Jon Peterson
Higher-end and great quality Asian fare. Really good. Still affordable/reasonable.
It should be illegal for food to be this good! We got some takeout and it was absolutely indescribably amazing, The most lovely people and atmosphere and its safe to say its gonna become a tradition! Thank you so much guys! (pictured; wonton soup, beef chow fun, egg rolls and cream cheese wontons)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Peach
Tammy is Amazing! She catered for my event and I cannot say enough about her. She is so sweet and her food is delicious! I loved the Pineapple chicken so
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Honey Walnut Shrimp
Ross K
First time trying Rainbow Chinese. The interior of the restaurant was nice and I sat at the bar. The service was spotty. Also, the General Tso's Chicken was odd tasting with a 5 spice flavor that was not appetizing. My other dish was bland.
Good food, generous portions, reasonable prices... limited parking tho. I'll be coming back for sure!Parking: There is parking next to bldg. But it's limited.
I had such a lovely evening at Rainbow! The food was so good that I packed things up so that I would have room for dessert. Tammy is an incredible hostess and has created a beautiful restaurant and delicious menu. I look forward to the next time I'm in Minneapolis, so that I can eat here again!The beef chow fun was a standout, and the dessert wontons were PERFECT. You could definitely have a filling meal for 20-30 dollars, but it's worth it to spend a little more and get a couple dishes.
Picked up food, wait staff very nice. Food is very upsettingly bad. I don’t know what they were on but the beef and broccoli was goopy, bland, and the beef had an oxidation sheen on it which was unsettling. The sesame chicken is god awful, breaded chicken and soupy sauce do not mix, please spare yourself. Got egg rolls too, which were good, but not 12$ good. Everything could be found for cheaper and honestly more flavorful and similar quality from fast food Asian restaurants. Please seek better food, it is out there. Sorry to the people there because they were nice, but it really is just bad food.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 5
Come out and have a nice meal at the bar.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crispy Tiger
I love this restaurant for its delicious food and the decorations they put at the entrance and the awards they receive every year, which has to speak volumes for their delicious food. I love it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The best Chinese food in Minneapolis!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I grabbed take out and everything was great. I ordered the chocolate wontons, Szechuan wontons, wonton noodle soup, chicken with black bean sauce and lo mein, and shrimp fried rice. The portions are huge and everything was fresh and flavorful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Big Bowl Noodle Soups, Black Bean Sauce
Though the weather outside was bitter cold, inside Rainbow Chinese is a garden of delight. Chef/Owner Tammy Wong’s Rainbow Chinese is a gift to Minneapolis, a must-experience destination. My noodle soup sparkled with the brightest herbs and vegetables, I’m convinced there’s no fatter egg roll on the planet and the shrimp w/walnuts and cream is absolutely dreamy.I met a friend there this evening to both celebrate her birthday and mourn the recent passing of her beloved Grandmother. We picked Rainbow because of the food but also the warmth of service and embracing atmosphere. I love Rainbow.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Honey Walnut Shrimp, Big Bowl Noodle Soups, Shrimp Fried Rice, Rainbow Egg Rolls
I've been a regular customer of theirs for decades. I compare all Chinese restaurant food to theirs. Can't get enough of it.I love the noodle soups, gai-lan with oyster sauce. There's a cold tofu with cilantro & sauces appetizer I've never seen anywhere else that is wonderful. They have a gingerale - I think it's club soda & cola with fresh ginger & maybe ginger something with bitters. Yum. They also have a full bar.Whatever the dish, their take on it is above & beyond.Vegetarian options: Often, you'll find 1 or 2 vegetarian dishes per restaurant. Even most salads come with meat these days.There's a vegetable section of the menu & other meatless items scattered around the menu.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of my favorite Asian restaurants in Minneapolis. Great service, great food, and a fish tank for entertainment.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best Chinese in the twin cities! Fresh tasting,Local restaurant with great service! Everything on the menu is a smash!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sesame Chicken, Cream Cheese Wontons, Beef Chow Fun
Higher-end and great quality Asian fare. Really good. Still affordable/reasonable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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It should be illegal for food to be this good! We got some takeout and it was absolutely indescribably amazing, The most lovely people and atmosphere and its safe to say its gonna become a tradition! Thank you so much guys! (pictured; wonton soup, beef chow fun, egg rolls and cream cheese wontons)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tammy is Amazing! She catered for my event and I cannot say enough about her. She is so sweet and her food is delicious! I loved the Pineapple chicken so
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Honey Walnut Shrimp
First time trying Rainbow Chinese. The interior of the restaurant was nice and I sat at the bar. The service was spotty. Also, the General Tso's Chicken was odd tasting with a 5 spice flavor that was not appetizing. My other dish was bland.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 2
Good food, generous portions, reasonable prices... limited parking tho. I'll be coming back for sure!Parking: There is parking next to bldg. But it's limited.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Honey Walnut Shrimp, Egg Rolls
I had such a lovely evening at Rainbow! The food was so good that I packed things up so that I would have room for dessert. Tammy is an incredible hostess and has created a beautiful restaurant and delicious menu. I look forward to the next time I'm in Minneapolis, so that I can eat here again!The beef chow fun was a standout, and the dessert wontons were PERFECT. You could definitely have a filling meal for 20-30 dollars, but it's worth it to spend a little more and get a couple dishes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Chow Fun