I used to go here whenever I had an extra $10 back in the 90's when I was a college student at the UofM. I loved it, it was my comfort food spot. I hadn't been there since at least 1996 but my family and I visited last weekend. The lunch deals were inexpensive IMO. Egg rolls were nice and crispy, fried rice was yummy, and the garlic chicken was exactly as I remembered it. I'd love to go back and try some of the lobster and crab dishes. While Dinkytown has changed a LOT, Shuang Cheng hasn't, and that's a good thing! Also, my bro ordered the chicken with orange peel. I don't usually like sauces breaded chicken dishes because the reading is often soggy. We all agreed that their chicken was delicious! I'll go back the next time I'm in the beautiful Twin Cities! read more

Solid pick! I love this place for the lunch special. It's a great spot to dive into fun conversations at an affordable price. If you need a budget friendly lunch option with a huge portion, look no further. I've tried many of my options during my undergrad experience, but tried something new this time! I grabbed the tofu sesame and really enjoyed it. Definitely stop by if you're in the Dinkytown area! read more

There is a reason why a restaurant survives for 36 years. It has to have great quality food, be consistent, have good service, and fair pricing. It helps too to have a well maintained, attractive place to eat. Shuang Cheng has ticked those boxes for three and half plus decades. Let's start with one of the most basic items: Wonton Soup. Boring, I hear you say! Well, consider this: broth that has a deep, deep flavor and wasn't something that was an afterthought. Generous slices of roasted pork, tender wonton wrappers stuffed with a great-tasting filling. Boring? Hardly. It's literally the best wonton soup I've ever had. OK, what about something like lobster with black bean sauce. Nailed it. Sweet, generous portion of lobster in a sauce so good, you can use it as a dip for your lobster and it's fantastic over the rice. EMPEROR'S CHICKEN (15.85) - My wife varied from her usual Sesame Chicken (which she thinks is better than any other Chinese restaurant) and is a lightly breaded and deep fried chicken fillet slices of ham over a bed of bok choy and mushrooms. Perfect she said. The service is always good, the restaurant was remodeled a few years ago and if you can overcome the parking challenge in Dinkytown, this traditional Cantonese restaurant deserves a permanent place on your regular restaurant rotation. Enough said. read more

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Overall this is a fun little place in Dinkytown. My extended family is Vietnamese and they chose this place to host some of their friends from out of town. If there are Vietnamese eating there you know it's good. The food took awhile but it came out fresh and appetizing. Servers were attentive and kind. Only downside is the back area we ate in got pretty hot. Besides that it's worth a try. read more

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We have not been to Shuang Cheng in a while - it was one of our favorite places for seafood when we were younger/recent college grads. It was nice visiting and enjoying some of our previously go-to dishes. The soft shell crab made with golden garlic style was as delicious as I remembered, although at a much higher price now ($44+) for the dish. The seafood soup was a nice start to our meal, would have been even better if they had red vinegar. The mapo tofu and eggplant dishes that we ordered ended up being very similar in taste/sauce/seasoning but still pretty good. The service was pretty fast and the staff was friendly. read more

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decided to take my family here when they were in town for the weekend and boy oh boy were they disappointed. the food is incredibly overpriced for the amount that you get. the meat dishes were dry and unflavored. i was very disappointed and sadly will not be coming back. service was good. read more

I've been here twice now, both times with large groups (10+). We've ordered a variety of dishes including lobster, crab, clams, tofu soup, stir-fried vegetables (pea tips and ong choy), sesame chicken, seafood chow fun, and shrimp in spicy salt. The standout dishes were the ginger and garlic lobster, seafood chow fun, and shrimp in spicy salt. The sesame chicken was a bit dry the second time we ordered it, but good the first time. We also had one instance where the tofu soup tasted spoiled, but the staff handled it quickly and removed it from the bill. Service has been fast, especially considering our group size and the amount of food ordered. The restaurant is spacious with plenty of seating. Overall, I'd visit again. read more

After seeing a lot of buzz on Yelp, I had to check this place out. Many people raved about the wontons, egg rolls, and orange chicken -- so my group tried all three, plus an extra dish: cashew chicken. First off, I have to give credit where it's due -- the portion sizes here are generous. Too often, spots skimp on rice, but not here. Both main dishes came out big, and definitely worth the price in terms of quantity. The wontons were tasty, with a thicker wrapper that made them heartier than usual. The egg rolls were decent -- enjoyable, but I've had better (especially at one standout spot I still think about). Still, they did the job. The cashew chicken was flavorful and balanced, but my personal favorite was the orange chicken. It stood out -- not overly sweet or artificial-tasting, and the pieces weren't overly breaded like at some places. Just solid, well-cooked chicken with a sauce that actually complemented it. The only downside? Parking. It's in Dinkytown, so if you're not familiar, be ready for a bit of a hunt. We showed up during a college bar crawl, which made things worse, and ended up paying over $5 just to park. Not the restaurant's fault, but something to plan for. Overall, the food delivered on most of the hype. I'd go back -- especially for the orange chicken. read more

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This was a good place to get a quick meal before a game at University of Minnesota. We were seated quickly. There were several tables already eating and more people came in the whole time we were there. It's not a huge place. We were offered hot tea and water as soon as we were seated. It was a cold day so we appreciated the warm drink. My husband and I had a cup of egg drop soup to start. I had chicken with snow peas and my husband had stir fried vegetables. They call their sauce gravy which is appropriate since it is on the thick side. The white rice was very nice. I wasn't a fan of the egg drop soup it was pretty bland. I would definitely try one of the others. The veggies were nice and crisp. The chicken was tender. The speed of service was good. read more

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Amazing food and service, as always! Since I have been coming here (41 years!!) my favorite remains their Spicy Eggplant. Try it! Also they have their own version of a wailing wall with Chinese fortunes tucked into the brick walls (see pic). Such a fun way to celebrate past meals amongst all diners! read more

Shuang Cheng Restaurant - Fortune cookie fortunes placed in The wailing wall - Seafood Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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This is overdue! I've been enjoying lunches here ever since I started working on the East Bank of the U of M years ago ( I am retired now). The food is consistently fresh and top quality whether I was there for dinner, lunch or carry out. I am especially fond of the chicken in garlic sauce. It can get quite busy at lunch time while classes are in session, but they move efficiently. I have never had to wait long if I was picking up a carryout lunch special. The dining area is in several parts, so Shuang Cheng has a lot more space than you might guess from seeing the storefront. That means even if it is crowded and you are waiting, a table will likely open up sooner than you expect. I am kind of sad it's not so easy to pop over for lunch now, but if I have out of town visitors , this is the place to go for Chinese food. read more

Food quality is going downhill. And dinkytown is no longer safe at night. I would avoid the area. 2 stars for this restaurant at best.

The food here is always so good! Authentic Chinese food. Great place for dine in or take out. We did take out for a girls night and it was delicious. We got our favorites we usually order from Chinese restaurants. The Chinese broccoli, beef chow fun, squid and decided to splurge on five spice crab and everything was delicious. We ate every bite. Pick up was easy. They were very nice and gave us extra utensils and chili oil. read more

Shuang Cheng Restaurant - Five spice crab, Chinese broccoli, beef chow fun, squid in container - Seafood Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

College area fast-food Chinese style restaurant. Jenny, super attentive and sweet did a great job taking care of us. She kindly made the egg drop soup without chicken broth, and the other entrees like the sesame tofu and cream cheese wontons were yummy! Note, "Chinese broccoli" is not the same as regular broccoli. I've been educated! It wasn't my cuppa, but was my error. Will visit again when in town! read more

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Food hit the spot for what I was looking for and they have your standard staples for Chinese food which is probably why a lot of people seem to get takeout here! I found a little corner and ordered wonton soup and their egg foo young. I felt like the wonton soup was great and the soup wasn't as salty as some other places make it, but the egg foo young curry wasn't something I would necessarily go for again. Next time I would probably go for one of their seafood stir fried rice noodles, maybe the beef chow fun, or something different. Portion size was pretty great given the size though and I was able to take a bit home. Service was a little slow but quick overall. Per my rule of thumb for Chinese restaurants back in LA though, the service probably won't be the most prompt and might be a little curt (a little water was poured outside of my cup and wasn't even wiped away) but I think it definitely hits the spot and nostalgic in a way with the food and cooking style. In all honesty, it can't beat some of my fav hole in the walls in LA, but it hits the spot when you're homesick. Since it was in a college town the vibes were very college town. Parking is also difficult as a result. Overall though it seems quite popular and I'd be interested in getting takeout next time I'm in the cities with friends! :) read more

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Very positive experience. The staff was kind, the place felt clean and welcoming, and the whole visit went without stress. It was smooth, simple, and worth repeating. read more

One of the best places for deep fried walleye in meat sauce. Can't get anything else like it anywhere in MN.

Food: tasty Service: quick and friendly Ambiance: feels somewhat like a mom and pop Chinese restaurant I ordered the fish fillet with black bean sauce lunch special with the cream cheese wontons and white rice. The fish was well cooked and tasted fresh! The veggies were crunchy, and the sauce had a good kick to it. As for the cream cheese wontons, they were fine/good. The shell was super crispy/crunchy and the inside was just plain cream cheese. I do wish they gave the Thai chili sauce instead of the duck sauce for them. That would make them even better! read more

Shuang Cheng Restaurant - Lunch special: fish fillet with black bean sauce and cream cheese wontons - Seafood Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

This is our favorite Chinese restaurant in TC, and we have been here dozens of time. The food is good, less "americanized" as in other places, it's a favorite for a diverse crowd of patrons, and is always busy. It's not as good as, say more authentic Chinese places on the coasts that are lucky to have China Towns, but itnis a gem for the midwest for sure. The drawbacks are - long waits - even when you have a table secured, it takes a while for you to get your food (it's a big place- lots of people to serve). Some of the dishes are also more greasy than we enjoy. Aside from that - it's worth your visit read more

Wonderful experience! Shuang Cheng has a cozy, traditional feel that we loved. The food came out hot and fresh--authentic Cantonese at its best. Staff were very friendly and attentive. A great spot for a delicious family dinner. read more

Ordered takeout from Shuang Cheng and was blown away! The whole crab dish was massive and packed with incredible flavor. The stir-fried greens were perfectly crisp. If you want authentic Cantonese seafood, this is the place to go! read more

5/5 - Fresh, Flavorful, and Consistently Delicious! If you're looking for truly great Chinese food, this place never disappoints. Every dish bursts with authentic flavor, and you can taste how fresh everything is. The ingredients are always high quality, the portions are generous, and the seasoning is spot-on--balanced, bold, and never oily or heavy. What I appreciate most is the consistency. Whether it's a classic favorite or something new on the menu, the food is always made fresh to order and arrives piping hot. You can tell the kitchen puts real care into every plate. Highly recommend for anyone craving flavorful, freshly made Chinese food. This spot has definitely earned a permanent place in my rotation! read more

Shuang Cheng Restaurant - 5 Spice Softshell Crab - Seafood Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Shuang Cheng is so delicious and authentic! The beef watercress soup is so healing. The whole fried fish is so crispy and there's enough for the table. My favorite dish is the black bean lobster -- it's so savory and flavorful, and you can't find it done well at many restaurants around here. read more

Amazing menu and super fresh seafood. You will find something to remember here. Enjoyed the chicken and eggplant, shrimp, and clams. The ribs were terrific too. read more

Good portions don't make up for lack of freshness. We had high hopes, but the BBQ pork was clearly past its prime and had to be returned. To top it off, the tea was a huge letdown--if you appreciate authentic Chinese tea, you'll be disappointed. It's a shame because the rest of the meal was decent, but these issues ruined the experience. read more

Delicious and Fast! The chicken fried rice was the best I've had in a long time. The egg drop soup was also the best I've had in forever! read more

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Such great Chinese food Especially if you love seafood Since we moved it's a 30 minute drive and totally worth it Never had a bad experience My kids love the Sesame Chicken more than anything Excellent EggRolls & Dumplings read more

A long standing Chinese restaurant beloved by my whole family. Been coming here for 30 years. These are our favorites that we order every time. There are many favorites though. Recently spruced up but the original decor remains. Dishes are consistently good every time. Mainstay favorites are: Walleye with hot meat sauce (not spicy) Baked 5 spice squid Seafood tofu soup Lobster with black bean sauce Pan fried noodles with seafood 5 spice crab Beef chow fun Fish maw soup All vegetable stir fry are good Street parking but can get tough with the college next door and ongoing events nearby. Large group seating in back. Reservations recommended by calling. read more

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Stopped here with my dad earlier today. Super cheap food. Especially with their lunch deals. I think we spent $23 total for him and I. The food was not the best but decent. Definitely recommend for a college vibe and for good portion sizes with great prices read more

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Food was delicious. Service was great! We ordered General pso's chicken and an extra order of chicken friend rice for two and it was perfect. Would come back here. read more

Visiting Minneapolis for the first time - we decided to have some Chinese food after we landed -ended up in the university district at this place. I had a roast duck special for $10.95 -so cheap -and my husband had the roast pork special for $10.95-again, cheap. We also had hot and sour soup with they called sweet-and-sour here and the wonton soup which I've read about is supposed to be great. The food was very good. I've had better but it Slapped because I was hungry! No ambience to speak of very clean and the service girl had a slight attitude, but she was cool. Check it out. read more

Absolutely one of mu favorite Chinese restaurants. The menu is huge and everything I have had is great. Anything with the black bean sauce is delicious and the green beans are so garlicy and perfectly Sliced. The orange chicken is nice too. The service is friendly and efficient I appreciate that everything is served Chinese style, meaning things come out asnthey are finished, so not everyone gets their food at once. This is annoying to some, but it's very authentic and the dishes are often meant to be shared in China. The ambiance is low key and inviting. I would definitely recommend this place! read more

I've been going there for over 30+ years. Food has stayed consistently delicious. Whenever someone asks me for a recommendation I always tell them Schuang Chengnin Dinkytown. However one thing has changed in the owner isn't around as much. He was always quiet and kind. The servers are great as well, but the younger male cashier can come off a little disingenuous. I still recommend the place because of the food and the wait staff. I recommend getting the steam fish and love their fun noodles dishes. Noodles are called "fun" not because they're fun, but it's a flat white rice noodle. Super delicious if you've never tried. Love their eggfu young too though it's not a true Chinese dish per se, but the gravy they make is delicious. Fried rice too! Now I'm getting hungry. Definitely try them out. There's only street meter parking, but worth it. read more

I've been here a couple times now and always had great food every time. Shuang cheng has delicious Chinese food that I've liked when dining in and takeout. The quality doesn't change like some places. I usually get their chicken in garlic sauce and the hot and sour soup. I've also tried their fried rice and noodle dishes which are really good! The chicken in garlic sauce is definitely my favorite. You can choose to have only the chicken or add mixed vegetables in it as well. When I order this to go I feel like the rice portions they give are a little small compared to dining in, but the entree always taste the same. They have great lunch specials too for a steal. You get a lot of food for what you're paying for which is always a plus. I wish they had dinner specials too but the food is still great. read more

Shuang Cheng Restaurant - Chicken in garlic sauce - Seafood Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I absolutely LOVE the pan fried dumplings. And not to be stereotypical but their sesame chicken smashes. Friendly, attentive, no bad choices here ! Come get some great food, and it some more home with you ! read more

Best Chinese Food in the Twin Cities!! They are always the nicest people, super authentic

We've been coming to this restaurant for at least 15+ years. We love their food and often celebrate special occasions here. I feel compelled to write a review now to let others know that they can prepare gluten-free dishes! Not really advertised, no signs. But ask your server. They were able to make 3 out of 4 of the dishes we regularly order gluten free! My daughter recently discovered that gluten does not agree with her digestive system and it's been a challenge to stop going to our regular restaurants. The dishes were lighter in color but pretty much tasted the same. Everything was delicious and my daughter was so happy that she can enjoy Chinese food again. She does not have celiac or any other serious gluten allergy. More of an intolerance. For reference, we ordered the following dishes as gluten free: five spiced squid, orange beef, beef chow fun. Our server also mentioned fried rice and sesame chicken are the more often gluten free orders. read more

This is just not the best Asian eatery in Minneapolis St Paul but the best in my travels of 48 states. If you come to Minneapolis eat here and judge for yourself! read more

I absolutely love their deep fried walleye and will come here anytime for it. I find the other dishes to just be adequate, but I love their walleye so much. If you're not coming here for the walleye, I think you're making a huge mistake. read more

Shuang Cheng Restaurant - Deep fried walleye!! - Seafood Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

This was the worst dining experience ever, on mother's day at that! We made reservations for 1pm, this place, was very busy with very little staff. It took 30 minutes to get our appetizer order, the chicken wings were flavorless, hard, dry and big as my baby finger or less, the wontons were also hard and fried in old grease. They gave us sauce in the smallest paper cups ever, about 1 in high and wide, we couldn't find a server to even ask for more, it was 3 of us so we got 3 of the tiniest cups ever, which was good for1 wing, 1 wonton for each of us. Next, someone finally came to take our entree order, 40 minutes later, the server bought out 2 half orders, my daughter's and mine, it looked horrible, I ordered shrimp egg foo young, the sauce was dripping down the plate, and her chicken chow mein looked like snot! They also forgot our egg rolls and my husband's walnut shrimp. We were suppose to eat dinner together! After complaining about his food missing and our egg rolls, they bought his food 15minutes later.I never seen fresh shrimp formed into rings, and only half the sauce on the shrimp! That was the last straw for us, we never got the rest of our food. We spent a total of 1:45 minutes there, we laid $20 on the table for the terrible appetizers and walked out the restaurant! That was my first time there, never to return! read more