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    Mandarin Garden Restaurant

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    a plate of fried rice and tofu
    Terrence R.

    This is a very nice little restaurant. Plenty of parking out front and when I stopped in there was no wait and plenty of seats. Staff was very friendly. The hot and sour soup is one of the best I have had, and the fried tofu is fantastic. The house fried rice was pretty good with plenty of flavor. Overall about an 8 out is of 10 experience.

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    Xinyi Z.

    Not very good as my prediction... I've tasted the real Chinese food in China and the food here are not really traditional.

    Chinese Traditional Noodle Soup Imperial Dish

    This place appears to be really nice, looks and all, but the food isn't as appealing. The presentation of the food is not the best, let alone the taste. The appetizers were very plain, and didn't taste like they were made fresh. The imperial dish looked like a saucy mess, and didn't taste all too great. Despite us adding some spice to it (since it's a 'hot and spicy' dish), it didn't taste spicy or hot at all; in fact, it tasted a little sweet? As for the Chinese traditional noodles, the broth was plain and super super SUPER hot; we're talking "no matter not many times I blew on it, it didn't get cold" type of hot. The noodles tasted kinda funny. Now the fish that is in the noodles had a rather interesting "string" of sorts that protruded from its surface. The more I looked at it, the more it gave me tape worm vibes, so it made me lose my appetite. You can find better food nearby for a better price. In all, while the restaurant itself had a very nice aesthetic to it and a welcoming vibe, the food is what had the experience go downhill; which explains the one star review. I don't think we'll be coming back.

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    It used to be hit or miss and now they only do carry out and such limited hours. The place always smells like sewer gas.

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    I was here on a visit and snagged takeout for my group. The portions were large, but the food was largely homogenous and flavorless.

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    The food is excellent, and the waiters are super friendly, too. This restaurant has some of the best sesame chicken you will ever taste.

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    The food from this place is overpriced and tasteless. I would go to mcdonalds before I would go back to this place.

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    Great restaurant! The owners are both friendly and great cooks! The food is great authentic Chinese food

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    Owamni - The non-alcohol drink menu.  There is also a short, but well curated wine list.

    Owamni

    4.4(618 reviews)
    36.6 miDowntown Minneapolis
    $$$

    What an incredible meal! I was grateful to snag one of the last seats during their final week by…read morethe river. The setting that made the experience always so special, before they move to their residency inside the Guthrie Theater under a new name. I cannot wait to see what they do next. Every dish truly hit it out of the park. From the Three Sisters salad with bison and squash to the fried quail and rich, earthy mushroom soup, each plate showcased Indigenous ingredients and traditions in a way that felt both thoughtful and exciting. This is not your typical dining experience and that's exactly what makes it so satisfying. Even the margarita was a standout: beautifully presented and just as delicious as it looked. I will definitely miss this riverfront location, but I am so excited for their next chapter.

    This place totally lived up to the hype, in my opinion!…read more I got the maple pepita latte ($10), sweet potatoes ($18), bison skirt steak tacos ($55), and spoonbread ($15). The latte came garnished with rose petals and was not too sweet. It was a nice way to start my meal. Then came the sweet potatoes, and oh my God, I think they were the best sweet potatoes I've ever had. They were unbelievably, delectably sweet and cooked perfectly. They had an excellent char while being soft on the inside. And the sweetness was complemented nicely by the maple chili crisp, which had just a bit of a kick. The bison skirt steak tacos were also delicious. The bison was so tender and juicy. Full of flavor and cooked superbly. My server wasn't kidding when she said the tacos were big enough to share between a few people. I ate the tacos by myself, and I was beyond stuffed. Alas, I wasn't a big fan of the spoonbread. The flavor wasn't bad, but I didn't care for the texture, which was a little too coarse for me. The dessert was gluten-free, and I could REALLY tell. It was also too spicy for me. The spoonbread was drenched in hot honey. But the sweet potatoes, tacos, and attentive & friendly service more than made up for it. The restaurant isn't cheap (especially for a solo diner), but I've seen worse prices for worse food. And I'm eager to check out their new location the next time I'm in Minneapolis. Note - if you pay with a credit card, it does come with a 3% fee.

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    Owamni - The menu.  What you see here will probably be different from what you'll see at the restaurant.  Menu items will change regularly.

    The menu. What you see here will probably be different from what you'll see at the restaurant. Menu items will change regularly.

    Owamni - The main dining area.  The windows give a great view of the Mississippi.

    The main dining area. The windows give a great view of the Mississippi.

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    Where's The Flour - Crispy fish sandwich with coleslaw and a Diet Coke

    Where's The Flour

    3.4(16 reviews)
    30.4 mi

    A while back, I was watching FOX 9 Good Day. There was a segment about Where's the Flour, a food…read morestall at Eden Prairie Center's food court, which offered an all-gluten-free menu. I happen to know folks who need to avoid gluten. I am good having gluten, but I was curious to check this place out. I tried earlier this year. Sadly, when I got to the food court, this stall was closed. On October 1st, after attending the Jason Show as a studio audience member, I headed over to the food court to try my luck again. It was roughly 11:30 am. This food stall was open. Yay! The nice man behind the counter was wonderful and patient as I figured out what I wanted. I got the following items: - Medium Diet Coke - Crispy fish sandwich with coleslaw I paid with a credit card. Done! He asked for my name for the order. I waited patiently for my order as it was being made. It didn't take long. I got my Diet Coke first. I sipped it as I waited for my food. He put my food in a container box and put this box on a tray. It was a nice touch that he said my name and hoped that I'd like my meal. I thanked him and headed to a free table in the food court to chow down. The coleslaw was crunchy and delicious. It's a mayonnaise-based coleslaw. The coating around the fish was crispy. I loved it. The fish portion was generous. The fish was flaky and yummy. It's a messy sandwich to eat. The lettuce, tomato, and some of the creamy coleslaw was a part of this sandwich. They easily slid out. The bun was different. It looked like a potato bun. I don't know what it was made of, but it worked well. It didn't disintegrate. It wasn't overly thick and boring. It was perfect. What was the most surprising part of my meal was the Diet Coke. It was crisp and fizzy, and had the quality of a Diet Coke from McDonald's. I was both impressed and sad that I didn't get a large. I'm so glad that this place is available for those who have Celiac disease and want to enjoy gluten-free food. Folks who aren't on a gluten-free regimen will also be pleased with the food here. I enjoyed everything that I ate and couldn't tell that they were gluten-free. (411)

    Pleasantly surprised with how good the chicken sandwich and cheese curds were! Whether you're…read morelooking for GF or not, this was yummy!

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    Stall with menu

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    Crispy fish sandwich

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