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    Sidewalk Kitchen

    4.0 (197 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Beef Brisket Noodle Soup
    Rickard S.

    My first visit to Sidwalk Kitchen did not disappoint. I ordered the Beef Brisket Noodle Soup. Was a bit surprised at how much of the brisket had been included, more than I expected. The broth was robust, flavorful, and filled with the beef flavor. The service was good, although not much was required. The restaurant was not crowded, but I could tell that many of the current customers had been there before. There are many items on the menu to check out so I will be visiting again. With the loss of another Asian cuisine restaurant a block away, Sidewalk Kitchen will definitely fill the void for me when I'm on the UofM campus.

    Jenae C.

    Sidewalk kitchen is my favorite in stadium village! Everything I try there is great, and they have good authentic dish options along with Americanized options. We love getting takeout or eating in. The chow fun is my favorite, and the fried milk custard is AMAZING. It's a must try unique dessert. The workers are always nice and there's a parking lot next door.

    18. Beef Chow Fun
    Lu Z.

    I like this place, even though it's not very spacious. During the one hour I was there, I noticed a lot of takeout orders. Parking isn't very convenient--you'll need to find street parking nearby, which is metered unless you park farther away. The menu is extensive! They offer noodles, hotpot, congee, fried rice, chow fun, milk tea, and more. The flavors aren't very spicy, as the dishes are Cantonese-style rather than Sichuan-style. Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious! The waiter was welcoming and friendly. I had a great experience overall. I feel like this is a wonderful spot to bring family or close friends for a tasty meal. However, it's not ideal for a formal dining occasion.

    Arhonda C.

    My reviews pertains to their takeout and delivery services only. I have never dined in. Although, I can vouch that the restaurant appears pretty clean and spacious for adequate searing Pros: Probably one of the best Asian takeout spots I had in the twin cities. The food isn't overly greasy and the meat quality seems a tad bit more superior than other takeout spots. The menu is very diverse, so there is a good balance of authentic cuisine and the American styled favorites. It was easy to order through third party delivery services and easy to order directly through the restaurant. I like the ease of online ordering as well. My food was ready on time each time, and preparation time was consistent Cons: As much as I enjoy the food here, I have noticed some quality control issues. I have ordered the same thing multiple times, and lately, the honey pork sauce has varied in taste and thickness.

    SW4. Sizzling Egg Tofu
    Lauren H.

    Great Chinese Restaurant! One of the only places in the Twin Cities where the food tastes similar to what I experienced in Hong Kong. However, I took away one star because the prices seem higher than the service and ambiance levels provided. But when I crave great Chinese food, this is my #1 choice in the Twin Cities. It's located on the U of MN campus, so parking can be difficult to find (or expensive) during certain times of the year. Here are my family's fav dishes if you need some inspiration: Mom: Sizzling Egg Tofu Dad: Roasted Duck Appetizer Hubby: Everything Me: Golden Fried Garlic Sole Filet Teen Son: Beef Chow Fun Teen Daughter: Walnut Honey Jumbo Shrimp

    102. Pork Chop Stir Fried with Black Pepper Sauce
    Angela P.

    We first visited this restaurant on Monday and were back again on Thursday. No other reason! Simply because we experienced such delicious food that first time, my husband and I were hooked! This time, I ordered the white pepper pork belly hot pot, and my husband ordered the walnut shrimp. We were given complimentary Hong Kong-style lemon tea, which had just the right amount of sourness--not too sweet, not too sour, and very appetizing! Two bowls of white rice arrived with the two dishes! First, I tried the white pepper pork belly soup. It was milky white, rich and mellow! It was fresh, mellow, and full of flavor! And the white pepper had a subtle spicy kick... Along with the pork belly, peas, carrots, and black fungus were stewed. Can you imagine how these ingredients could be so harmoniously combined? These vegetables each contributed their own unique flavors while retaining their own inherent flavors! It tasted absolutely amazing! Then, with a bite of rice, I immediately wanted to ask the chef how they cooked it. Could white rice be this delicious?! I wasn't a big fan of sweet walnut shrimp, but this restaurant had me excited, so I grabbed a piece! To my surprise, the husband across from me had already scooped most of the shrimp onto his plate, and half of his rice too! If I'd been any slower, I wouldn't have gotten to eat any! Each shrimp was huge, crispy, and bouncy, drizzled with a layer of white cream sauce. I savored it again and again, wondering what could have created such a flavor. It was delicious! We still had a lot of work to do! But I couldn't wait to finish it. I savored each bite slowly, letting the ingredients fully absorb and let my taste buds fully savor it. I felt the chefs' dedication, their meticulous attention to detail, and their dedication to quality. The restaurant was packed, but not at all noisy. Most of the guests, like me, were focused on enjoying their food. Yet, it was also vibrant, with the chefs busily preparing each dish. The sounds of stir-frying, the roar of the range hood, and the clatter of dishes plating combined to create a unique atmosphere of life! I shared this with my daughter, a fellow foodie, while enjoying the food. She was ravenous! Her university also has a lot of Chinese restaurants, which was one of the reasons I loved visiting her. But now that I have a sidewalk kitchen, I can see my husband and I will be sitting in more often, trying every dish! And then we'll come back for more of our favorites!!

    42. Salted Fish and Chicken Fried Rice
    Shirley P.

    My partner and I ended up ordering from here through DoorDash, and they have some of the best salted fish and diced chicken fried rice I've ever had. The salted fish is seasoned perfectly with the umami flavor, and the portions were generous. The meat to rice ratio was decent and pretty well distributed throughout. Everything was well packaged, and it makes me wish I dined in because it's already so good taking out. Next time I'm in Minneapolis, I'll make it a priority to come back and check out their other dishes. We saw this place in the morning as we were having breakfast at Hong Kong Noodle, we knew we wanted to check them out for dinner, and we were so happy to find that they're on DoorDash. I'd recommend this place to anyone in the area looking for Chinese cuisine.

    Glenn M.

    Ordered takeout when they first opened for the day. I received my order quickly and when we opened it to eat, we were impressed. The octopus was tender and tasty. The bbq pork and eel was new to us and also very good. The hot sour soup was a very nice addition to a great meal.

    Natalie Y.

    Really enjoyed our visit here at Sidewalk Kitchen. Our family is from Hong Kong and we have lived 20+ years in an area of SoCal that claims to have some of the best authentic Asian/Cantonese cuisine- so to our surprise we found something that even exceeds the quality of many restaurants in LA in the Midwest! We got the Egg with Shrimp Scramble, chicken bowl, and soup/bowl. Everything was tasty and reminded us of real Hong Kong flavors. The iced lemon tea tasted so much like the ones in HK too! To top it off the friendly owner of the place even gave us a free dessert. Can't wait to visit again - especially since it's quite difficult to find really really authentic Cantonese food out here.

    6. Beef Brisket Noodle Soup
    Patrick C.

    I am here in Minneapolis for a week for business travel. While craving for great food within walking distance within the University of Minnesota campus, I have found this gem just taking 3 minutes walking from my hotel. I went the first day eating the beef brisket noodle soup. That was the most authentic Hong Kong taste outside of CA and NY. I went back again on the second day eating chicken and barbecue pork (chasiu) rice, which was very satisfying (ginger paste was even provided adding the flavor upon the chicken). With the full house at 7:30pm, I know this restaurant really rocks. The owners and the servers are very nice. The atmosphere was superb with all the Hong Kong style decorations.

    Overview
    Cristina D.

    Came to this restaurant after watching the Immersive Van Goh experience at Lighthouse Minneapolis. The restaurant was not packed today like it normally is due to all the students being on holiday break. However, if you're familiar with this restaurant, you know it gets super packed at any other time of the year. I was actually glad that it wasn't packed because that meant I could take my time going through their extensive menu and more importantly, I was able to take my time enjoying what turned out to be a great, tasty, authentic Cantonese dinner. As we normally do in all Chinese restaurants, we ordered family style, ordering our usual dishes that we have grown to recognize and love eating throughout the years. I usually order 1 poultry, 1 meat (either beef or pork), 1 seafood, 1 noodle, and finally 1 veggie dish and plain white rice. However, today I ordered a couple more dishes than usual. For a half order of roasted duck, there was definitely a lot of pieces included to the order. For my veggie dish, I ordered the watercress with garlic. You can never go wrong with any vegetable simply stirfried with lots of garlic. For seafood, I ended up ordering the clams with black bean sauce and deep fried shrimp with crispy garlic and peppers. Both dishes were perfectly seasoned and not over cooked. I ordered the orange chicken last minute because this is my daughter's favorite dish. Their orange chicken was superb because you can really taste the deep orange flavor in the sauce and the chicken was not overly battered like in some places. I know it must've looked like gluttony to the other Asian customers eating in the restaurant. There was definitely enough food on the table for 12 people. But what's better the next day than leftover Chinese food. And with my vacation winding down soon, this seemed like an appropriate time than any to indulge in my last minute cravings. If unfamiliar with the area and searching for Chinese food, there were more than a dozen Chinese restaurants of varying cuisines within a 1-mile radius from University of Minnesota. However, if you're looking for authentic Cantonese food, be sure to give Sidewalk Kitchen a try. Whether you're looking for a nice bowl of noodle soup for yourself or looking to have a family style dining experience, their extensive menu will sure to please your appetite.

    Sizzling egg tofu
    Ethan H.

    Love coming here! Great ambiance and a menu that has something for everyone. Great portions, ideal for a large group. Very friendly staff as well! Love their sizzling egg tofu dish especially, and their seafood dishes are also stars. Would definitely recommend a visit if you're in the university area!

    48. Honey BBQ Pork with Steamed Rice
    Paula C.

    I loved our experience here and that this is locally owned. The owner was very nice and welcoming! This is def the place for Cantonese dishes. I am obsessed with their Honey BBQ Pork, Ginger Scallion Chicken and Salt & Pepper Squid. They also have delicious teas and Hongkong style tea! If you do want to get their roasted duck, you may have to go earlier in the day as they make those daily and usually run out by dinner time. Their locations is conveniently near the university and it's perfect for groups especially with most dishes served family style.

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    2 years ago

    Good food! Good Service! Nice Interior - feels like you're in Hong Kong! Owner is really nice - staff recommended good food.

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    I lived in Guangzhou for 8 years. Very authentic food. Cooks where all from Guangdong.

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    HAI HAI - Bread pudding

    HAI HAI

    4.1(982 reviews)
    3.1 miNortheast
    $$

    This place has a well-deserved reputation in the industry and to the community for its wonderful…read morefood and experience. Each dish was super flavorful and had a good amount of kick but not too much for the midwestern palate IMO. The Brussel sprouts and sweet potatoes were INCREDIBLE and I loved the beef rendang and fish sauce caramel pork were delicious too. Don't skip on the bread pudding for dessert. The only slight miss for me were the spring rolls but just due to personal preference. Highly recommend!

    This is a cool, casual spot for dining by yourself at the bar for happy hour or catching up with a…read moregroup of friends. The interior is going for pacific coastal vibes with fun colors, bountiful foliage and tiki decor. We started with the English Pea Wontons which provides a few bites of wontons soaked in the delicious Tom Kha coconut broth. Next, the Fried Brussel Sprouts with the sweet and savory dressing and pork belly is a new personal favorite take on the popular side dish. The Beef Rendang was a delightful mix of spice, herbs, coconut, and tamarind. The beef was tender and the broth was perfectly rich! The toasted coconut milkjam ice cream was an odd, crumbling, dry texture that was not enjoyable. Might be the worst dairy free ice cream I've had unfortunately. The service was very attentive, friendly and helpful and I'm excited to return!

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    HAI HAI - Hanoi Sticky Rice Bowl (Classic)

    Hanoi Sticky Rice Bowl (Classic)

    HAI HAI - Balinese Cauliflower Rice Plate (Vegan) Turmeric & Dill Fish

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    Potsticker - Potstickers tour for two

    Potsticker

    4.6(149 reviews)
    4.9 miHighland
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    Women-owned & operated
    Established in 2023

    Great food and atmosphere! The sweet and sour chicken was absolutely amazing! Highly recommend!…read moreTake Out was also quick and easy!

    Went here on Mother's Day Sunday, had a reservation for 12:15. We got there a couple minutes early…read moreand were seated right away. The server was very friendly and informative, even joked around with us a little. It didn't look like reservations were needed, except maybe on busy days like Mother's Day. The food was amazing. Potstickers were, of course, super good, but so was everything else. Portions were generous. I got the pork belly fried rice and I think I have enough leftovers for another three or four meals. There is a small parking lot in back, but you have to walk around the building to get to the door. I would say it is not handicapped friendly. If you park in back it would be hard to get to the door unless you are able to make it half way around the block. If you park in front it is just street parking. My dad uses a walker and we were lucky enough to get a spot right in front of the restaurant, anything else would have been a problem. Spacing inside the restaurant is pretty tight as well. Once dad sat down they had to take his walker into the back because there was no room in the seating area. We were packed in pretty tightly and very close to the table next to us. Overall, delicious food! We will be back!

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    Potsticker - Ribeye with egg noodles 5/5

    Ribeye with egg noodles 5/5

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    Orange Chicken

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    Staff Meeting - KURIMICHIKIN

    Staff Meeting

    4.5(87 reviews)
    2.9 miWhittier

    Super good! 10 out of 10. Would def go back…read more Def try the wings if you like them crunchy.

    Came here for date night at it was lovely! We had seen this place on TikTok and decided to give it…read morea try! The ambiance: This place is located in a small food hall! There were other great options too! So this would be a solid date spot or meeting with friends so everyone can get something they like. There is a fair amount of seating inside and a fair amount of seating outside on a patio. There really isn't a view for the patio. There are free parking lots across the street though! Service: This is where they lost a star from us. The woman who took our order had no energy, wasn't very friendly and just looked annoyed we were ordering. I had heard good things about the service, so this was a bummer. The food: We got them take out wings and each got the pork ramen. The wings are very good, but best in twin cities? No. Are they worth getting? If you love a crunchy wing, then yes! The ramen had the most flavorful broth!! Oh my goodness it was rich and full of flavor! The noddles were cooked perfectly! Definitely one of the best ramen dishes I have had in the twin cities! We would have tried the ribs but they were all out of :( Definitely check this place out!

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    Staff Meeting - Inside of staff meeting- this place is part of a food hall

    Inside of staff meeting- this place is part of a food hall

    Staff Meeting - OBORETA DANGO (DROWNED DUMPLINGS)

    OBORETA DANGO (DROWNED DUMPLINGS)

    Staff Meeting - Outside of Staff Meeting at Eat Street Crossing area

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    Outside of Staff Meeting at Eat Street Crossing area

    Thai Garden Fusion - Flamin Thai Cuisine Logo

    Thai Garden Fusion

    4.0(142 reviews)
    1.0 miWest Bank
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    Okayyyy-- I'm really excited to write this review, but take it with a grain of salt, because the…read more"five star rating" is really only based on one item. I got this to-go via DoorDash. I had been on the road traveling for work and was tired of eating out at restaurants, so was like, "I just want to eat in my hotel tonight." So to note-- Panang Curry is hard to eat "to-go" -- but I made it work. I didn't care for the cream cheese wontons. They were just plain, and kind of basic. But honestly, I think I thought I was ordering "crab Rangoons" LOL So here's why they get FIVE stars-- the Panang Curry was the BEST Panang Curry I've ever had. And that is my "go-to" dish anytime I try a new Thai restaurant. And this, honestly, was possibly the best Panang Curry I've ever had. At first I was like, "what the heck, the to-go container isn't even filled all the way to the top." But then after tasting it, I was like, "oh, okay, I don't care. This is SO good." Whenever I'm back in Minneapolis, I would get this again. However, I cannot comment on the ambiance/atmosphere, as I didn't eat there... maybe next time. We'll see!

    Went here on a business trip. The waiter was super prompt and took our orders right away. The apps…read morecame out first which were all delicious. The wings surprisingly were my favorite thing we ate. I also go the pad see ew for my main and it hit the spot. The place was pretty big and had a good amount of seating. Over all great place. I would go back.

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    Thai Garden Fusion - Red Curry with Kabocha Squash and Shrimp

    Red Curry with Kabocha Squash and Shrimp

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    Pad Thai Burger

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    Shuang Cheng Restaurant - Villager Delight

    Shuang Cheng Restaurant

    4.0(451 reviews)
    0.7 miUniversity
    $$

    I reviewed Shuang Cheng previously, and the last time was a bit more than a year ago. In…read morere-reading my reviews, I stand by everything I've said about the excellent consistent quality of the food, the service, and how much I enjoy coming to this restaurant. I truly hope they are around longer than I am. I would hate to find out this was one of the choices no longer available to us. Please read my previous reviews for a more inclusive view; this review focuses only on their lobster. I had previously mentioned that they prices of their lobsters (I love the version with black bean sauce) have gone up tremendously. While true, there seems to have been a subtle change in their pricing strategy. Previously (as of before the pandemic), the lobster was priced by the pound, which is the conventional way of doing it. However, they seem to have two lobster prices. The first one is called "Big Lobster" and they say it's between 2 and 2 and half pounds per lobster. The price of that (as of this review) is $56 dollars, or $28 per pound. That's not really a bad price at all. It's expensive, but reasonable. The other lobster is called "Live Lobster" and is priced $10 less at $46. So the real question is how much does this second version weigh? I ordered the Big Lobster, but they said they were out of it. I asked the weight of the "Live Lobster" but I didn't really get a straight answer, but he seemed to say "about two pounds" which doesn't really make sense because that's the price of the larger, more expensive lobster. But I decided to go for it anyway. As I stated in my last review, I'm guessing this lobster is at least two pounds, based on many years of eating lobster. For this review, I had ChatGPT translate the the Chinese on the menu, thinking it was secret code for "if you can read Chinese, save ten dollars by ordering this version" but AI says the Chinese means "lobster" so if you spoke Chinese, you'd still be mystified. So my recommendation is order the version that is ten dollars cheaper and you may (or may not) be paying $23 a pound. Price aside, I love this version of lobster and it is certainly a better deal than what you would pay at an American style seafood or steak restaurant in the Twin Cities.

    We have not been to Shuang Cheng in a while - it was one of our favorite places for seafood when we…read morewere 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.

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    Shuang Cheng Restaurant - The inside with their new, funky tile floor.

    The inside with their new, funky tile floor.

    Shuang Cheng Restaurant - 5 Spice Softshell Crab

    5 Spice Softshell Crab

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