LOVE this Authentic Chinese restaurant! My family often comes here for dinner as a large group and we love it when we're seated at one of the lazy susan round tables. It's not the most romantic or modern decor, but they make up for it in the quality and taste of their food. Dim Sum: if you come between 9:30am-2pm on the weekends, you can get Dim Sum service, where they stop at your table with a wide variety of ready-to-eat delicacies. It's so fun to just point at what you want to eat! You can still order from the regular menu at any time too. My Favorites include: Beef Chow Fun (wide noodles) Roast Duck Shrimp Siomai Steamed BBQ Pork Buns Baked Egg Custard

The very best Chinese restaurant in Minnesota! Like being in Hong Kong. All the entrees are delicious and the dim - sum is fantastic. THANK YOU DEBBIE AND TEAM!

My 3rd time. Each one is better as I gain experience & trust. Dim mak great service, environment very nice but kind of loud due to the large number of people. Food nothing but fantastic. The only hitch was the crisp pork was somewhat chewy but taste & crisp skin made up for it. A lot of food., pork Siu mai, congee, fried shrimp balls, pineapple buns, bbq buns, tea, etc.

1 million items on the menu, good luck! They want eighty five characters to post let's try it

My boyfriend and I usually frequent Yangtze because that's where I grew up going for dimsum. However, we've recently been trying out other places! We'd been recommended this place by a friend, saying it was his fave. First of all, the restaurant feels clean. Old but clean. They have a koi pond in the entrance of the restaurant and tanks full of different live seafood. We were very quickly served even though we came more in the middle of dimsum service. The carts came around often and offered a good variety. The things we ordered off of the paper menu were served to us very quickly and they were hot and delicious. We got sticky rice (very yummy and filling), turnip cakes (one of my faves), two different kinds of shrimp dumplings which were STUFFED! Super delicious. Their pineapple buns were amazing. The only thing i missed was the fried shrimp balls that most dim sum places seem to offer. Other than that, i was satisfied and everything was amazing! I would definitely visit here again!!! the wait time is way less than yangtze !! Would definitely recommend to friends

Mandarin Kitchen is located in an older strip mall away from the 494 freeway. Parking is ample which is shared by other stores. Seating was quick and the tea arrives quickly. Potstickers are excellent and generous. Chow Fun with black bean sauce has visible ginger slices so be careful if you are sensitive as I am. Sesame Chicken is not spicy as expected but still very tasty. Overall, a very good traditional meal at this location.

Wow! What a great experience! Took my aunt here for a birthday brunch and she loved it as her first dim sum. We got here super early not knowing what to expect and having seen and heard about the line being long to get in during the morning. However, know that this place has their operations down to a T and as soon as the door opened the entire line was seated within minutes. So it's not going to be as serious as it might seem (though still recommend coming a bit early if you want a guarantee. ) We had 4 of us, we are fairly fit people, and ordered the following: - rice cake - bbq pork - pork chops - steamed shrimp dumplings - egg custard bun - pork rice noodle - pork and chive - fried taro bun - another shrimp dumpling - egg rolls And maybe a few more I can't remember here, for roughly just over $100! For four people I'd say that's a steal! It was such a quick service and they come to your table with trays to offer food (similar to Fogo de Chao if you've been there.) The setting is a bit loud once everyone is let in, and not all the servers project their voice, so you have to really assess the food you're presented with and listen intently- don't be afraid to clarify! The food was super fresh and we walked away feeling stuffed, but not heavy! It was such a great gift to give my aunt and a first for both my aunt and uncle. Once you're finished, bring your table ticket to the front to check out and you're all set! We sit so quickly and service happens so fast that o forgot to take photos! but can promise this is the spot to check out!

This is another restaurant that I'm rather amazed that I've never reviewed. Although I have been to the restaurant for dinner a couple of times, mainly it's the Dim Sum on the weekends that I'm after. The quality and variety of the food is always top notch. I am impressed at the consistency and excellence of their Dim Sum. Pro-tip #1: The restaurant opens at 9:30 am for Dim Sum. If you come at 9:30, you probably will not get seated and you will have to wait until people have finished their meal. The trick is to arrive by 9:00 am and stand in line to get in. The line grows quickly as 9:30 gets near. Also, many people are "holding a place" for others who will arrive closer to 9:30, so you will actually be further from the front of the line than you were originally. Be on line by 9:15 at the latest. Pro-tip #2: Mandarin Kitchen serves their Dim Sum the old fashioned way. So, instead of ordering what you want off a menu, servers push carts of food around the restaurant and briefly display what is inside each steamer pot. If you want a serving, they will give it to you and mark your check, depending upon the price (currently $5.55 to $11.25). Unfortunately, the English skill of the servers usually is limited. They can tell you what something is (the main ingredient), but don't expect a very good description. Also, you only have a little bit of time to decide before they move onto the next table. If possible, come with someone who is familiar with Dim Sum, if Dim Sum is new to you. Don't be intimidated. You will learn from experience! It's worth it. Pro-tip #3: Each cart usually has a variety of different dishes. Don't assume that because the steamer pot is the same from item to item, the contents are the same. They will lift the cover of each pot if you ask. Put away your Minnesota Nice and have them show each variety to you. Ask questions, even though the answers may be challenging to understand. You learn by doing (and eating). Pro-tip #4: As mentioned above, prices vary. They are called "small," "medium," "large, "Special Dishes," and "Premium Dishes." Small, Medium, and Large do NOT refer to the size of the dish, but the PRICE of the dish! Before you go, look at https://mandarinkitchen.co/dimsum (scroll past the FAQ's) to get a sense of which dishes are at each price point (the paper they mark indicates the "size," not the price. Don't be paranoid, it's just the process. Most dishes range from $5.55 to $7.55, but there are some more expensive ones. The dishes are NOT marked as to "size" or price. Pro-tip #5: When you are all done, take your marked check to the cashier at the front. Push past the people waiting for a table and give your paper to the cashier. She will convert the sizes to actual dollars and tell you the total. You can then split that amount however you want with the people you came with. It's best to use cash because they tack on a percent for using a credit card or a debit card. Pro-tip #6: Tea is included in the price, so that's not extra! Also, they automatically add a (mandatory) tip, so you do NOT need to give them more than the amount totaled by the cashier. Based upon my personal experience, it will be about $30 to $50 per person, depending upon how many dishes you get and which dishes you select. You can get boxes for leftovers. Most dishes reheat pretty well.

This is the best Dim Sum place in twin cities. This restaurant is very authentic with a variety of options. The food tastes fresh and yum! The service is amazing! There always are a lot of waiters and waitresses to serve you and explain the dishes to you. They have a lot of tables and their space is huge, but they are always so busy. If you want to get the food right away when they open, you need to get in line about half an hour early. Otherwise, parking lot is crazy and you have to wait for a long time. I wish their waiting system would be better.

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.