Went to mandarin kitchen last night to try their 北京烤鸭 (roast duck), which they have a traditional style service of. What would normally be done is one duck is used for the three dishes, with the first being the crunchy skin of the duck served with hoisin, green onion, and soft bun. Once the duck is cut, they would use the bones for soup for the second course, and the rest of the meat for a stir fry with veggies. Mandarin Kitchens take on this was a bit different. They brought all dishes out at once, and a waiter started assembling the hoisin buns. But they were not buns, they were cold uncovered mooshoo pancakes. All the food came out lukewarm except the soup, which had good flavor but they removed the meat and tofu and put it on a separate plate. The roast duck was not crisp, but a bit soggy and oily because it was cold. A few pieces still had feathers attached. The stir fry was okay, but the duck in that dish tasted gamey and old-- probably not from the same duck. All this being said, I will give positives. The ambiance is nice and the staff are kind and enthusiastic. The other dish we ordered (garlic tip stir fry) had great flavor but arrived cold. I would perhaps encourage not to order the duck at this time. Other dishes around looked nice, and I'd be okay with giving the restaurant another shot in the future. read more

Mandarin Kitchen - Duck - Dim Sum Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Wow! I don't usually like Chinese food but this was awesome! Customer service was 10/10

This place is the best! I've been going here for years and it's my favorite in the twin cities area. Many restaurants seem to have gone downhill since the pandemic I am happy to report that Mandarin Kitchen has not. It is as delicious as ever!! read more

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Came here for a farewell lunch with my family. Got the lunch special with beef and broccoli with the cream cheese wonton side item. The dish was flavorful and very filling. There are generous portions of anything. I liked the koi pond when you enter and the atmosphere of the restaurant in its entirety. The tables all had a glass revolting platter to easily share food or tea with your guests. The soup we got was also pretty good. I asked for a bit of egg drop soup for mg wonton soup and they happily obliged. I love my soups mixed and this made my day. The service was the best as well, very friendly and attentive. read more

Mandarin Kitchen - Wonton Soup - Dim Sum Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Wanted to have the full experience for my first dim sum, apparently this was the place to go. Well, it lived up to the hype of #1 dim sum in Minneapolis, and it was such a good experience. Great food, fast service, and memorable experience! read more

Food are truly amazing. There are so many dishes listed in the menu to try. We did mot have a chance to try Dim Sum but they should be good. Services were great. A little pricey is all read more

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Went to this place on a Saturday and it was packed, waited 40 mins but it was hands down worth it. Right when you enter you see the juicy duck bbq and crispy pork belly. The environment of the place is loud and really fast- everyone is moving. Lol. Of course with the people with the silver carts with different food. Everything my cousins and I ate there was amazing, the duck (was AMAZINGGGG), pork belly, congee, the different shumai, chicken feet, pork dumplings , and buns. I almost forgot their TEA! I don't remember what the tea was called but it was really floral and pretty much revived our soul. I wish I took some photos but we were all so busy eating. Most definitely coming back to Mandarin Kitchen when I come back to Minnesota. read more

This is the best Dim sum in the twin cities ( only on weekends). The food is great! My favorites are the dumplings, turnip cake, bbq pork, long noodle and egg rolls read more

First domain experience and hands down the best food ever! Absolutely loved the salt and pepper crab. Their shrimp dumplings were so good. Honestly, I have no idea what we ordered but we loved everything. The ordering process was a bit overwhelming though. read more

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first time in Minnesota, went to this restaurant on the second day, don't find anything wrong with it!! we got seated immediately, and multiple carts began coming out with the food. I got some of the plates, which tasted amazing.. I got full so quickly. a very large menu with various of selections of food. there is also a small aquarium at the front, with live fish which i think is quite nice. the room is very neat and clean, with fast customer service, cooking, etc. a very good dim sum restaurant, definitely recommend!!!!! read more

May 4, 2024 This place used to be super busy on the weekend, but it was sparsely occupied this Saturday. The dim sum dishes were cold except for the steamed dishes that were covered. The ones that are on the tray are carried around and left on the counter if no one picks them. We shouldn't have selected those. Anyhow, we would not come back again. Half of the staff just stands around, looking out into the parking lot. While, only one guy service us. Yes, only one! So, why is it that we are charged 18% tips for Dim Sum? Lousy service. Our total comes to $144.95 and it's not worth it. It doesn't taste as good before, anymore. Everything feels rushed and unattentive. Maybe that's why they're losing customers left and right. When went to pay, the asian lady just grabbed the credit card without explaining the total. Everything is discreet and not transparent. Can't even get a thank you or a bow. Someday, they'll go under and wonder why. We should have went to a buffet and pay $20 per person than having spent our money here. At least, at the buffet, the Mexican delivers better service without expecting tips. read more

Mandarin Kitchen - Rip-Off - Dim Sum Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

If you're looking for authentic Chinese food in greater Minneapolis, look no further! This restaurant is authentically Chinese, with many dishes you don't find at American-Chinese restaurants (jellyfish, congee). Once you see the fish tanks and Peking Duck inside the front door you know you're in for a treat. My picky-when-it-comes-to-Chinese-food twins (who are Chinese) LOVED it (so did we) and said "5 stars!". We didn't have anything too adventurous as we were there for lunch before a Christmas party. But they have a huge menu and lots of options. We had General Tso's, chicken lo mein, steamed dumplings, and Singapore rice noodles (which had just the right amount of heat). This will be our go-to Chinese restaurant in the Cities when visiting again! read more

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Great food with many varieties. Our group have ordered a lot of dim sum . They all taste delicious. This is the best dim sum and seafood restaurant of the area . Highly recommended! read more

I haven't been here in over 20 years and the place still has great service the waiters were engaging and talkative very friendly. For appetizers we ordered the won ton soup a light broth very good won tons and the hot and sour soup which was definitely spicy and sour. We ordered the salt and pepper smelt which were smaller than other places. They were very tasty not too salty and lots of ginger not overwhelming but definitely can taste it. They also weren't soaked with oil very clean. Then we also got the eggplant hotpot which in Vegas they prepare it differently here it's a light sauce unlike Vegas they tend to be a thick sweet sauce. And the last item we ordered beef chow fun noodles were fresh and the beef were very tender a great tasting. They gave us tapioca dessert which was free it was good but too sweet for me. Overall it a great food if it's still here I'll come for dim sum on my next visit to Minnesota read more

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If you're looking for authentic Cantonese cooking that offers a wide range of fresh seafood, this is your place. As far as I know, there isn't anyone else close to what they offer in the near vicinity. We ordered fresh steamed prawns and they were huge; some of them even had eggs attached to them and with that soy sauce with ginger and scallions, it was as good as it gets. We also ordered the lobster noodles and that was another winner. In fact, every dish we had was excellent, from the soup which was made from fish stomach, to the fresh snow pea greens stir fried with fresh garlic, it was all very very good. If you looked around, there were mostly asian people eating and well, that's a sign of a reputable place with great food. Our server was also excellent, a man from Hong Kong that was very attentive and always near by. I would definitely go back if in the area again. read more

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I struggle. Because I love this place so much! I always get the dim sum on Sunday mornings. So good. Their ordering system is unknown to me buy they come in small, medium, large and special plates. I have no idea what are small because we always have like 25 large and 1 small plate. Wirth it though. Best to go with a group of friends. The chicken buns and cilantro dumplings and siomai are my favorite. We'll be back. We always are. read more

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I have been to this restaurant for decades , used to be every week , at least once we patronage to this business. But today it will be the last time . If you don't want to be scammed by them , don't go to this restaurant !. Probably one of the worst thing a business could do is dishonest behavior and cheating customers. Be careful if you go , check the bills thoroughly . They added things that you don't order , and I am not talking few bucks . They will find ways to add the bills , including things that you don't order. The cashier and owner are so crooked , I just couldn't believe it. If you have never checked the bills when you paid , make sure itemize them. If I could , I would give zero star. read more

Where do you go for weekend brunch? The Asian in me screams out DIM SUM! And in the Cities, Dim Sum means Mandarin Kitchen. When you get there with sufficient time to partake, there's a wide array of dishes that come parading past you. The best thing to do is just say yes. Say yes to everything and try it all. There'll be some things you like, some you might like less, but it's a classic dim sum experience - and at a pretty good price, too. My only critique is that the custard buns were overcooked as the filing had solidified. If your party members aren't adventurous eaters, they can certainly order from the menu during dim sum service, but any dim sum veteran knows better. If you're a dim sum newbie, approach with an open mind and step out of your comfort zone. Enjoy the experience and try new things, you may find a new favorite! Mandarin Kitchen is a pretty safe place to try anything and everything. read more

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Food was very tasty and fresh. I had Kung Pao Chicken and my husband had Sesame Chicken. The orders were so large that we will have at least two more meals from leftovers. This was our first time there. It was recommended by a friend, as we just moved to Bloomington. Service was fast. We were surprised at how large the restaurant was. read more

I think there is only 2 spots for dim sum in Minnesota. And Mandarin Kitchen is the only one with the rolling carts over the weekend. So plan ahead because it gets packed right at 9:30 AM when it opens. Otherwise there will be a wait, we went around 11:30 and waited only 15 minutes. We love it, everything is so good. I hope in the future they will carry xiao long bao (soup dumplings). read more

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Food was superb best dimsum we've had in a long long time! Price definitely added up but well worth it! Service was great thankfully we got a table right away! When in MN it's a must go! Highly recommend but go early! The line was already long before it even opened! read more

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I just got back from the Bay Area so it may have been too early for me to sample local dim sum but I have to say that Mandarin Kitchen was quite a letdown after the truly delicious dim sum we had in California. We arrived about 1:00 pm on a Sunday and didn't have to wait for a table but the food seemed pretty tired at that point. Maybe arriving earlier might've improved things. On the other hand service was friendly and our water glasses were kept full. The noise level is pretty intense with lots of clattering dishes. Taste wise you would do as well to buy a variety of frozen dim sum at an Asian grocery store such as United Noodles. I would not go back here for dim sum. I don't know if there are any better places in the Cities however. read more

This place was one of the best Chinese restaurants i have been to in Minneapolis. You can taste the freshness in the ingredients and the service is very quick and friendly. The highlight was the seafood hot pot. The seafood was very fresh and packed lots of flavor! read more

I've only ever been here for the dim sum, and I love it every time! People say, "it's pretty good for MN"... and, they're lying! It's darned good dim sum period! I mean, you get a legit dim sum experience. It's loud, it's busy, the food comes out in carts that are steaming and being rolled around by staff, and people are EATING WITH SMILES on their faces! There is a good variety to pick from and the food is fresh and delicious. There are all the dumplings you can imagine, there's congee, fried foods, stewed chicken feet, tripe, I mean, they really don't hold back on culture. It's catered to people that love dim sum! Note: it is a. it more expensive than dim sum in bigger cities. still worth it! read more

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My only regret is that there are no more stars to give.. Quite literally the best food that Minnesota has to offer. Moved here from California and quickly learned that Minnesota has a flavor & seasoning shortage. But THIS PLACE RIGHT HERE. Chefs kiss. We say that standard for this place is 20/10 star. On a bad day it's 11/10 star. The family atmosphere and serving style makes this place so comfortable. We quickly because friendly with multiple staff and feel so welcomed every time we come (too often) . Food is always, always delicious. Every time we go we are recommended a new tasty dish. The Dim Sum menu is delicious- my favs are the spicy peanut pork buns and crispy Tao buns. Just left but can't wait to go back. read more

Legit fresh Cantonese hk seafood in the Midwest. Just like home cooked, comfort dishes. Owner chef super passionate about his craft. Private rooms to enjoy your company and have a great time. Will be back for dim sum! read more

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This is not a place I would go back again. The dim sum food is mediocre. And on top of that I got overcharged for all my little dim sum dish by total of $17 after tax and a required gratuity tip ($13) for 2 person. In rounding, the total charge paid was $93 for the following order, which doesn't add up if you calculate: 4 large dim sum dish x $5.75, 4 special dim sum dish x $7.75, and 1 small dim sum dish x $3.95. I paid them in cash too and they did not give me a receipt. I realized it when I got home and checked their menu price online via Yelp. I hope this will help consumers be aware and when eating at this restaurant. They may get away this time but next time you won't be so lucky. Those who plan to go back but you don't speak chinese or you are not Chinese, be wise and ask for the dim sum menu showing the prices before you start ordering. The waiters and waitresses are not your friend and are untrustworthy. If you are a regular customer then you might not experience this. If you are a new customer or someone who hasn't had dim sum for a long time and need to take care of your craving, please take caution and ask for a menu as they will not give you a menu upon seating. I'm sad by the experience today and will not ever go back. read more

Rude host. When we arrived, our party of four was seated by an employee at an 8 top. The host would not stop complaining about us at a very loud volume throughout the meal. Did not bother asking us if we would be okay with strangers joining us (which would have been fine). Last comment that made us leave was when he started yelling about how nothing pisses him off more than half a table. Food was good, servers were attentive and kind. read more

Who says you need to go to a Chinatown for good dim sum in the US? And that you can't get authentic Chinese food in MN? This is by far one of my favorite Asian restaurant in MN! I've only had the dim sum here and I would recommend it any day! Wide variety of dishes to try and share! This is definitely a fun place to try something new as well as enjoy some of the classics! Everything here is made in house, super fresh and definitely good quality! My favorites are the shrimp dumplings, egg tart, stuffed crab leg and pineapple buns! Although it is usually a full house with the line going out the door- our party of 6 came here around 11:30am on a Sunday and got a table after just a 15 min wait. Everything else from there is super quick! If you don't see anything you want on the carts going around- make sure to ask! Our total was about $35 each which is actually pretty good and lower than we estimated. I'm already planning for my next trip here! Tip- pay with cash or a Visa Credit card to avoid the 4% surcharge for using a credit card. Also they are willing to split the bill & tip is already included. read more

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The food is always good but I picked up dinner so the shrimp wasn't crunchy by the time I got home.

I was craving dim sum while on a trip in Minneapolis and this restaurant want what was brought up as the best and only dim sum that worth it in the area. We heard that there's normally a long line to get in and to get seated so we made sure we got there early. Our friends that live there locally said to prepare to get there about an hour early. So we did and there was a line there, but not as long as I had expected, likely due to COVID. Inside, the dining room has plenty of space so they're able to accommodate a good amount, but by the time we were finished eating, there was a long line outside waiting to be seated. Glad that wasn't us in the cold out there. Overall, the food items were all fresh and delicious. I got my typical dim sum dishes and they were all so good I overstuffed myself, but that's necessary when you're at a dim sum place with authentic food. I will definitely be back when I'm in the area. read more

Mandarin Kitchen - Dim Sum Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

This is our go to neighborhood Chinese restaurant. There's a few items we really love. I like the fried rice we like the eggrolls we like the wontons we like the salt and pepper shrimp and we like the roasted pork. You seriously can't go wrong here I just wish they did delivery. read more

Best dimsum in the twin cities! The place was packed and wait was said to be about 30min but only waited 10min. Turn over was really fast because food delivery was so prompt! I love the old school dimsum feel as they push around carts for you to choose! read more

Mandarin Kitchen - Dimsum - Dim Sum Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

We stopped by for dinner. We ordered the BBQ combo which included roasted pork and xá xíu. The portion was so small , my guess is less than 1 lb and they charged us that alone $37. We ordered some other entree as well and it's average about $25 per plate . I understand that with the inflation going on they have to raise the price but the portion has to be fair enough. The dinner food was so so, not that good. Just overpriced. We ordered 4 items $100. On top of that they charge 4% for using credit card to pay which I never seen before. read more

Feed and service were great. Busy place. Large portions. Ambiance was good but busy. Forgot to take pictures.

Best Dim Sum ever, but honestly, the whole menu has always been delicious. Love this place.

One of the few places in Minnesota with dim sum. They have the traditional dim sum style where there are people pushing carts around with the dim sum in it. I really like it this way because you get to see the food in person instead of pictures. It's actually easier to decide what to get when you see it. But also, your eyes become bigger than your stomach this way. Everything just look so good and you get it all. We got here at around 1:30 pm so towards the end of dim sum time. There was no line so we were seated right away. Typical during the breakfast/lunch hour you'll have to wait for a long time. But also, could be because of covid that people aren't out eating a lot. Who knows. There were still a lot of carts out and because it was slightly empty they came over quickly. I think since it was almost the end, the food wasn't as hot anymore probably because it was sitting out for some time but it's still good. We ended up getting 12 dishes for 3 people. See, eyes bigger than stomach. They don't put the price on the little check off menu so we had no idea who much the dishes were. But it was well over $100 so it was pricey. Worth it because we haven't had dim sum in awhile. Still missing a few dishes I like because they don't make it during covid :/. Also, wish they have soup dumplings here because it would be perfect. read more

Superb dim sum. They have the roller carts and bring items by for you to choose. Big place, lots of tables. Get there early it fills up. Will go again in the near future. read more

To go Chinese spot in Bloomington that still has quality/care. Always friendly and fast - have not had a bad meal here the years going.

Back in London two years later .. came back because it was so good. This time good but waiter forgot one of our dishes but didn't forget his gratuity of course. Thanks idiot! read more