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Chinese Bacon & Sausage Fried Rice
Jay S.

Ever since before the pandemic, I have been visiting this establishment relatively frequently since it's difficult to find a Chinese BBQ spot in the Twin Cities, and as much as it used to give me a stomachache almost every time, it was worth it because the food is very authentic and I would recommend it to those seeking Chinese BBQ, even though it also has cajun style seafood options available, which I have had before as well. My friend and I returned here earlier this year and it was my first time going there since the pandemic, and I am happy to say that I think they have maintained their food quality. I didn't even get a stomachache this time, which meant that their meat kebabs were not undercooked anymore, which was for sure a good thing. I don't have anything specific to recommend because when it comes to Chinese BBQ, it's really just a "whatever you feel like" type of situation based on your preference, but I can safely say that pretty much everything I have had was a hit in authentic ways. Not the best spot I have ever been to for this kind of cuisine, but great regardless given how scarce Chinese BBQ is here. Hopefully this can at least help some know that they can come here for authetic Chinese BBQ, at least!

hk instant noodles
Amanda L.

Pretty tasty restaurant with a very large menu! If you looking for a place that has Chinese bbq, Sichuan dishes, dim sum, and American Chinese food then this is it. Some of the items taste better than others but overall everything is solid. Service is always very nice, and I like that you can order on a QR code available at the table.

004.Brown Sugar Tea
Lu Z.

This place is authentic Chinese style with Cajun flavor. Lobster combo is SO good, but I don't like that the hot food is put in a plastic bag within a pale. It's hard to get the food out. Everything else is great! It seems like they are short staffed, so service is a little slow. But I will definitely come back again!

Glenn M.

Very quiet in here today. The name suggests Cajun but it's definitely an Asian restaurant. The menu is huge but not very informative. Luckily the waiter answered all my questions. I went with the frog leg dinner, added a little extra spice, and thoroughly enjoyed it. We also enjoyed the beef lo mein , also adding a little spice to it. Both items were very good. I would say that the menu has something for everyone.

Mango Pomelo Sago
James L.

Great marketing by those within the Cajun community has Asian restaurants calling themselves cajun. With that being said I walked from my hotel to this place to to pick up a couple of things to take back to my room. I visited The Cajun House and was impressed with the restaurant's ambiance and menu offerings. I ordered the Mango Pomelo Sago ( Mango pomelo sago is a type of contemporary Hong Kong dessert. Diced mango, pomelo, sago, coconut milk, and milk) It was okay just lack the flavor I expected. I also ordered the Spicy Fried Chicken Wings since they didn't have the Korean Chicken Wings. The wings weren't close to being spicy but they were good and crispy. Overall, The Cajun House was okay and I would visit again if in the area.

ManHinRichard L.

I have been here for over 5 years!! One of my favorite restaurants of all time!! I came from Hong Kong and this place just tastes like home lots of the times The food are soooo yummy and the owners are so nice and friendly!!! They have such a wide range of options too, from seafood boil to stir fry, BBQ to hot pots, even the boba is so deliciou! Must come place if you love Chinese food!!‼‼

G19.dry Bean Curd
Maïa S.

Do not be fooled, oh friends-- this is not a Cajun restaurant. While yes, they serve beautiful looking Cajun seafood boils, that probably taste as good as they smell, the true gem is their Chinese food. Probably the best I've had in the twin cities, perhaps even in the Midwest. We came for the 烧烤-- barbecue skewers. I didn't grab a picture of the beef skewers we started with as we were too quick to eat them. Absolutely stunning. The beef was inundated with cumin and chili, and was quick to arrive, piping hot. The prince of this meal was the eggplant (of which we ordered two :0). The garlic sauce was intoxicating. I will warn that you may be sweating garlic for a week after, but it was well worth it. You won't be thinking of anything else. The princess was the bean curds (豆皮)。stuffed to the brim with enoki and greens, it was meaty, crispy, and fresh. We didn't need to order the chives because of how much veg was in the tofu skin. Again, fodder for my dreams. The King of the meal was the noodles. Steamed rice noodle with beef flank. OH. MY. GOD. The beef was falling apart tender-- sweet with star anise and cinnamon. The noodles were fresh and spongy, and soaked up the decadent sauce. The woman who helped us flipped fluidly between English and Mandarin, and was kind, joyful, and clearly proud of the incredible food this restaurant could offer. All in all, amazing. Not to be cheesy, but this place is incredible.

The Cajun fries so good tasty like rally's fries or checkers if you don't know they are one in the same
Chezarael W.

Cajun fries are a complete hit the mild was quite spicy as well I loved that not too intense just right! The crabs and shrimps were good too I didn't like the lemonades so much pulp, my son ordered the catfish he didn't like it maybe more seasoning on your catfish would help that and don't cut them the way you do to keep those vein lines in the fish it throws off the look of freshness!

A bib for all!
Sharon L.

It's across from Fairview Clinic, kind if easy to miss. We had the seafood boil, and it was of variable quality. Food: Went with my in-laws, who asked if the crawfish were live (and were assured that they are), and I'm inclined to believe them. The crawfish was the best part of the boil: we had the green mussels, crab legs, baby octopus. [They were out if clams this day.] Everything except the crawfish was very... fishy, kind if rubbery. It tasted just barely on the okay side of old. Even the corn tasted super frozen-- and I have no problem with frozen corn, but it was dehydrated and sad when cooked? Like it was frozen corn that was then over-microwaved? The seasoning and sauces were good though, as were the potatoes (though the russet potatoes were a tad too big, so the flavor never soaked through-- they definitely should've cut these in half or in thirds). Service: Quite friendly, a reasonable speed. Attentive, plus had all that was necessarily for a successful crawfish boil: bibs, napkins, the crab-eating accoutrements. Ambience: Decor was seafood-kitsch, with some netting on the walls and life preservors, etc. Kind of falling into disrepair though... There was some clutter (stacks of cardboard boxes, tangles of wiring, a super large freezer) in corners, but it wasn't disruptive. Bathrooms: Two stalls in the ladies room, clean but also kind of falling into disrepair (very dim and several light bulbs needed to be replaced, painters tape holding up a vent, unpainted drywall patches). Parking: Street parking only, it seemed. It was bad, it wasn't great. Food was hit or miss, and everything else was FINE, but only just.

Beef Tendons Grilled, Squid Tentacles Grilled
Joan L.

Delicious! The squid, beef, and tendon kebabs were my favorite kebabs and the oysters were amazing! Highly recommend!

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The food was delicious. Seasoning on point. Lamb skewers were amazing. Drinks were amazing. Service was fast, and did not keep me waiting.

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I love this place. Their gumbo is amazing. Services very well. Great west/east fusion. Highly recommended!!!

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