Really good American-style Chinese food. And honestly the best time to come is for lunch when they have the buffet. It's great because you can try a little of lots of things and see what you like. The service is always really nice here and they take care that you get everything you need. I've never ordered take-away from here but it seems to be a thriving business because I see a lot of people picking up orders while I enjoy my meal. The portions are pretty big and you'd do well to enjoy it all family style, unless, like me, your friends are picky. read more

Very kind helping us order food with soft texture for my 98 year old mother. Our food was good too!

I was there for lunch and my party opted to do the lunch buffet. It was a small buffet consisting of 2 islands of food. Many of the pans were over 50% empty. I was a little bummed because one of the guests took only the beef in the beef and broccoli. The food was average at best. The customer service was amazing. Drinks were brought out right away. My water was never more than half empty at all times. Plates were cleared immediately which is rare at most buffets. When the check was presented they made a point to advise to enjoy as much as we'd like. The interior is a little dated but it just reminds me of the Chinese restaurants of my youth. There is plenty of parking and very accessible from American Blvd. read more

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A large selection of food on the menu. The service was good. A Typical Chinese restaurant decor, Nothing fancy.

Amazing Service loved the atmosphere my class was never empty they were very kind I had beef lo mein which was delicious however my girlfriend who was with me ordered the sweet and sour chicken and it was just microwave brand but we didn't mind as we just enjoy some time and and food together which was very nice definitely would go again 8/10 read more

Despite working next to this business for over 10 years I had never actually gotten around to trying it. But man was I missing out! Hunan is like your typical chinese buffet, but the food is actually good! Most times when you go to a Chinese buffet there's plenty of options but they're all really mediocre. Hunan takes this concept and flips the script. There's a lot less options (still plenty though) but they're excel at all of them. I'm definitely going back next time I'm in the mood for a buffet! Ambiance is pretty standard, staff was super friendly. But definitely go here for the food especially at the price they charge! read more

Ordered takeaway to pickup at reataurant. Food was fast, and I got what I wanted. The reason for not being 5 stars is the menu item was incorrectly depicted on their website. Now the description was generated by AI on grubhub but frankly I don't care. I ordered Yang Chow fried rice for the wife who doesn't eat beef or pork. This dish is advertised to have rice, shrimp, carrots, peas and egg. Great! Well got home, loaded with chunks of pork. Now it was delicious and the egg drop soup was the best I have ever had, no complaints on flavor, but be sure to double check that what they advertise is the truth if you have dietary restrictions. read more

Hunan Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

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This past Christmas, my partner and I were looking for a new local Chinese restaurant. Growing up, one of our traditions was to order Chinese take out or go for Chinese food on Christmas Eve. It's been so long since I have done this tradition, but I'm glad I started again and chose Hunan Restaurant. I am not sure how crowded this place typically is, but it wasn't too crowded. There was maybe about 10 other tables. We visited on Christmas Eve. Could have been slower due to the holiday. It's a little low lighting in there, but light enough to enjoy your meal. We ordered the following: 1. Cream cheese wontons 2. Fried egg roll 3. Fried shrimp 4. Chicken fried rice 5. Walnut shrimp 6. General Tao All had great flavor, but what really stood out was the Walnut Shrimp. Some of the best I've had. It was crispy and served hot! Actually, all the food was served hot. Made for an enjoyable dinner. My suggestion is to try this hidden gem and order the Walnut Shrimp. You won't be disappointed. It's refreshing to receive speedy and efficient service. We will definitely be back. read more

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I've driven by this place countless of times but have not had the chance to try it until recently. It is a bit hidden behind fast food offerings off the nearest main road but conveniently located near several shopping and grocery stores. They have a large menu so I was unsure of what I should try first. I decided to go with the sesame chicken combo with white rice and an egg roll. The sesame chicken was decent and not that spicy, but if I go again I plan to try something different. read more

Hunan Restaurant - Sesame Chicken, White Rice, and Eggroll - Chinese Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

The people were very friendly, however, they couldn't make up for the terrible food. It tasted like it was packaged and frozen then deep fried. Then just added individual sauces for Kung Pao, honey, etc. It was rubbery and had no real flavor. read more

The sign was not lit up so it's not visible until you're on top of the restaurant. We were greeted right away with a friendly smile and the food came out quick. We ordered the appetizer platter, didn't care for the chicken wings, the breading was weird, but everything else was fine and you nothing tasted greasy. We shared the Triple Kung Pao that was beef, shrimp and chicken. It lacked spice but the flavor was good. It came with a nice size bowl of white rice. Canned soda only. Staff was lovely. read more

Hunan Restaurant - There were two shrimp on the platter as well - Chinese Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

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Great moo shu pork and cream cheese wantons. I got it to go and it was packed very well and they didn't forget my extra pancakes like I asked. The lady who took my order and also checked me out was very lively and kind spoken. read more

Best Chinese food we have had in years! The service was friendly! I highly recommend.

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. read more

Hunan Restaurant - a restaurant counter with asian decorations - Chinese Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

So, I rank restaurants by stars when you consider comparing them to similar restaurants - in a similar price point, so the review is appropriate to expectations. The fried rice had the best wok hei flavor I have had in a long time. The chef knew what he/she was doing, with the dark color rice one would assume it was drenched in soy sauce and very salty, and that was not the case at all - it was perfect with crunchy bean sprouts. The same "wok" comments apply on the moo goo gai pan. The sauce was better than I've eaten anywhere in the past. Vegetables were firm and the chicken had that soft velvet texture. The service was fast. The food was hot and I was checked on several times while eating. This is obviously a family owned small restaurant, proud of their food yet tucked away in an unassuming strip mall. It's a gem, so go eat here. read more

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The Hunan is a hidden gem. Hiding behind sonic drive-in, it's hard to spot. It is your average Chinese restaurant with a huge menu. What I really enjoyed about this place was their dine-in buffet. Unfortunately, it is closed until further notice, but I really hope they will bring it back soon. For now, they offer dine-in and take out. I tried the sesame chicken combo and the house lo mein. The combination platters come with your choice of rice and either an egg roll or cream cheese puff. It is noted that the sesame chicken is spicy on the menu but it has no spice whatsoever. I really enjoyed the sesame chicken. It had a perfect crunch and lovely taste. The egg roll had a cinnamon taste to it that weirded me out. I did not enjoy it at all. The fried rice was okay but had too much egg in it. That's all I really tasted was eggy rice. I thoroughly enjoyed the house lo mein. Huge portion size with plenty for leftovers! Overall, affordable and fast. I really enjoyed their menu variety and will be back again to try something else. read more

Hunan Restaurant - Sesame Chicken, Fried Rice, and an egg roll - Chinese Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

Our server was very nice. We went there at around 4 pm so there wasn't a lot of people there, but we went back a month later at 8 pm and it was packed. We loved the hunan lamb. If you're going to order the hunan lamb just ask for less salt on it because it was too salty for us. The price is average and reasonable. 10/10 would come here again. read more

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I really like this place. Haven't been here in over a year but happy to report it is still the same and good as always. I've only ever had the buffet. Small but fresh and excellent. read more

Well, here's the deal. The food here is very good. So why 3*? Came it at 1p for the Buffett. Stayed for 40 minutes and the only dish they refreshed was the sesame chicken. After about 30 minutes, they added some eggrolls. Don't bother with the Buffett if you expect them to refill the entrees because they do not do it. Very poor buffet experience read more

Our go to for Asian food. Friendly and fast. I like their weekend buffet as well. Fried rice is great with peas and carrot. And yummy donuts! Overall good value and decent portions. read more

Got the buffet and everything was delicious. The staff were friendly and attentive. Will definitely be back!

After being closed for a long time the lunch buffet is open again. It's good as ever with a good selection. I like the sesame chicken. They keep the buffet well stocked and full of food. Friendly service. It's a regular lunch stop for our crew here at work. read more

Prior to Covid, this place was rocking during the lunch time. If you didn't get their early (for their buffet) you might wait 15-20 min as every table was taken. Fast forward to today.... Buffet is still not in service but we went anyway. 12:15pm and this place was quiet and dark. Four other tables....it was sad. The service was fast and the menu was fine but man, what a difference. All of the old buffet setup was still in the room but maybe they were hoping the lack of light would draw your eyes elsewhere. The food was fine....not impressive but fine. I've read new ownership on other reviews....maybe? It was just sad to see such a packed place (in a strip mall) have so little customers now. As we were walking out another customer came in and made their dissatisfaction known to the guy at the counter. Give them a try if you are around but don't set your dining expectations too high....unless you want to change a lightbulb when you're up there. read more

BEST. CHINESE. FOOD. AROUND. My husband and I have been coming here for years. The food is always amazing and the people are so nice! We always get the kung pao chicken and honey walnut chicken - both are AMAZING!! We also get the wontons every time we go which are my favorite! They're light, crispy, and subtly sweet. Just delish! This time we tried the Cantonese chow mein which was fantastic. Nice atmosphere as well - clean and quiet. I can't recommend this place enough! Yong was our server this time and he was great! Always made sure we had full glasses and didn't need anything. read more

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I ordered Hunan Chow Mein; the only vegetable was celery; unacceptable. I will eat it but add my own veggies to complete the meal. Chicken egg roll was good. I'll continue to search for chow mein with more veggies. read more

Hunan is my favorite Chinese spot in Bloomington. The food is always hot and fresh and full of flavor. Great variety on the menu. Quick, organized, friendly. Took a star off for the mediocre appetizers and lo mein. read more

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We visited from South Dakota, and this is the best Chinese buffet I've ever had. And I've lived in Dallas and the Bay Area. The locals tell me this place has been around for over 45 years. Amazing food!! read more

great tasty food with a cozy atmosphere. good prices and friendly staff. I'd eat there again!!

Somewhat disappointed in my Hunan Lamb order. I have ordered this dish for the past 40 years and it was my all time favorite. Now, in the past couple of years they seem to have forgotten the original recipe. It use to have a thicker sauce, was a bit spicier, and had a uniquely delicious flavor that really had a niche following that many people I know including me just craved. Now it is just an ok tasting dish, but as I and a number of my friends who also use to loved this have said - it is not the same! Please figure it out and get back to the original recipe! read more

I really like getting takeout from here while in town. Their product is pretty good although I do have a few issues and they are small. The typical difference between Gen Tso's chicken and sesame chicken is very little. Sesame seeds or a few chiles. However here they are very different. The general is pretty typical and pretty good. The sesame is simply sweet and sour chicken pieces with sauce on it and sesame seeds. It doesn't taste nearly as good. Also they put a small bit of shredded lettuce in the bottom as garnish which is awful. That lettuce is fully wilted from the heat and now adds an unwelcoming odor to the entire dish and it simply doesn't need to be there. The other items I've had have all been good and the service is quick and friendly. Be sure to ask for cutlery as they don't put it in the bag and even ignore requests for it when ordering delivery app. read more

This is what a Chinese restaurant is supposed to be. The food is fantastic, the service is friendly, prompt, attentive (Jimmy took great care of us), and the ambience is subtle and romantic. We ordered the chicken lo mein, the egg foo young, and the potstickers. The lo mein was rich and flavorful, the potstickers were good, but the egg foo yong was spectacular! Some of the best I've ever had. I think this will be our spot every time we visit the Mall of America. Outstanding! read more

Hunan Restaurant - Delicious and fresh chicken lo-mein. - Chinese Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

Been coming here for years, always been 5/5 stars until now. Definitely new staff, I asked if it was under new ownership, didn't get a response, he refused to answer. Went to order online, saw a credit card fee, service fee. Two items would have been $29. So I called it in, man on phone said it will be $30 even. After tax.. using menu online it came to $25.94. I addressed this when I went into the store. They charged me for fried rice which I didn't order. Food was just adequate compared to previous orders. Chicken in my Vegie dish, never happened before. Forgot to put peppers in my husbands Kung Pao Chicken. Previously, place would have 6-10 tables filled with customers, only saw one. We were the only take out order which is a first in twenty years! Sad to see this, hoping it goes back to the high quality and service as in years past. What's going on here? read more

If your looking for real authentic Chinese food this is your place to visit, I have realized coming from Seattle with the abundance of amazing Chinese food to a MN. where it's mostly Asian infusion. We live in prior lake, this was a trek to get to but totally worth it!! The customer service is what mainly place them for a with a 5 Star! Hunan is made to order so your food comes out super hot and the flavors are amazing! The Kung Poa Chicken as perfect!! It had a little crunch to it ans we added extra nuts , amazing !! My kids were so happy with their order! Try this place out you won't be disappointed!! read more

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Hunan Restaurant is your go-to stripmall Chinese restaurant. It's a cut above the average with large portions. The broccoli with garlic sauce ($10) is spicy and not over-cooked, keeping a nice snap to the broccoli. It's also not a gloopy or sweet sauce. The stir-fried green beans ($12) were okay, but slightly over-cooked. The mapo tofu (meatless) ($12) is spicy and not authentic per se (it has peas, carrots and mushrooms), but was still really savory and tasty. The tofu family style ($11) has nicely fried tofu with lightly cooked cabbage and lots of spice. I loved the color in this dish. Lastly, the vegetable chow fun ($12) was respectable. I wish Hunan Restaurant were in Minneapolis, as I'd come here more often if it were. read more

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Just The Best Chinese food anywhere-!!! Consistent year after a year after year after year!

Went to the buffet and the food was old and dried. Not a lot of selections and food is not good. Will not come back!

Best Chinese restaurant I have found in Twin Cities. American-Chinese fair is high quality. Premium ingredients and well worth it. Don't know if the locals here know how good they have it. You cannot get Chinese this good in most parts of the country (I'm normally in Northern Virginia). The Cantonese menu is also excellent. Appreciate that the food is on the lighter side, ie not greasy (such as salt & pepper fish). read more

The restaurant is tucked into a small shopping strip. There is parking out front. It was quiet inside and seemed to be busy with carry out orders. It was clean and nice array of tables with some large round ones for groups. We were greeted right away. The menu has all the standard dishes but no combination plates. I ordered Chicken Chow Mein , hot and sour soup( tasty). My daughter Chicken with rice noodles. Mine tasted great but they put the crispy noodles in the Chow Main. The sauce was thick and tasty but not a lot of it. My daughters chicken tasted boiled and not much flavor. Staff were very nice. The buffet section is not open anymore but still there. We had leftovers to bring home . It was ok but did not ring my bell. I am sure carry out very convenient. The three stars for no combo dishes where you can pick three or four of something in smaller portions and get a rounded meal. read more

This has been my favorite Chinese restaurant and all time favorite wontons since I was 8 years old. I am now 22. Seriously the best wontons you could ever imagine. They are so consistent, year after year. Good quality food, great service! Nice, quiet place to eat even when it's full. read more

Just superb! Every bit as good as any Chinese restaurant I have eaten at ( traveled extensively on six continents and 107 plus countries) A gem I stumbled on for sure.. Been a long time since I have had quality as this. Chicken Sweet Corn Soup & Mandarin Beef, superb!! read more