Mandarin Kitchen is Minnesota’s most acclaimed Chinese restaurant. Mandarin Kitchen is also the most popular spot in the Twin Cities for Dim Sum. Guests will enjoy a menu featuring classic dishes, dumplings, soups, and hot pots. With a commitment to using high-quality ingredients and traditional cooking methods, Mandarin Kitchen ensures every dish is both delicious and satisfying.
Mandarin Kitchen
My partner and I had an amazing dining experience at this restaurant. Our waiter, Paul, was excellent—friendly, attentive, and gave us great menu recommendations. I ordered the lobster, and my partner had the fried intestines. Both dishes were fantastic, and they even brought out a complimentary house soup, which was a nice touch.
The service was seamless. The staff operates like a well-oiled machine—our order was taken quickly, and the food arrived shortly after. They were very attentive, ensuring our drinks were refilled and checking in when needed. At the end of our meal, they packed everything up for us with care.
The food is authentic and delicious, and the overall experience was fantastic. We’ve been fortunate to visit this place twice—once on Christmas Eve after flying back from Boston (since it’s conveniently close to the airport and open), and again a few weeks later while heading to the cities.
Great staff, great food, and great hospitality. Highly recommend this restaurant!
I ordered the Beef Stew With Daikon & Chu Hou Paste Hot Pot (柱侯蘿蔔牛腩煲). The portion was very generous and the flavor was rich and sweet. As a fitness enthusiast, I almost couldn’t finish it by myself. The only improvement would be if the daikon could absorb the flavors a bit more.
The waiter was very polite and fluent in both English and Chinese, which made the experience even better.
If I have the chance to return, I‘ll definitely visit again.
The dim sum here is fantastic, featuring all the classic dishes you’d expect, and everything is always fresh. With so many options to choose from, it’s easy to get carried away, but going with a group is a great way to sample a variety without overspending. Depending on when you come, you may have to wait, but usually not too long. The food is authentic, delicious, and absolutely worth the wait.
The service is another standout feature. The staff is exceptionally friendly and attentive, always making sure we have everything we need. They go above and beyond to make us feel welcomed and appreciated.
As for the menu, it’s incredibly vast and caters to both newcomers to Cantonese cuisine and those seeking authentic, homestyle flavors. Some of our must-order dishes include the Beef Chow Fun in soy sauce, garlic bok choy, fried jiaozi, and their flavorful soups. The portions size are large leaving you with lots leftovers.
We can’t recommend this place enough!!