Chin Dian Cafe - Minneapolis

That was a good place for lunch and the food was pretty good. That was the first time we were there, so we were not sure that the spiciness of their scale... If you're looking for Spicy, go higher, you think. We both asked for a middle spice, and since we were not sure, they probably went conservative. We had the General Tso Chicken, Yellow Curry and... Everything was very good. The dishes were full of spices, but not as hot as we liked, but very good no less. The vegetables were crispy and cooked and well matched with the chicken. The chicken in the yellow curry was very delicate (amazing)! They have very short hours, only lunchtime, but we have not confirmed that, just have seen it at the door. The waiting time was great how good the food was, but it was a Friday, so it might be less busy. The waiting staff was very nice and respectful, knowledgeable regarding the specific spices in each of the dishes and were able to explain the aroma well! It was a little fun for lunch, but it was worth it. Come on!

First takeover since the pandemic. I really enjoyed it before, but this time I'm grounded with the quality and the comfort. Also a lot of food for the price. Stellar, come on. Heat is also legit.

Wow wow wow.. Finally found a chinese place in the cities that isn't subpar. Everything we ordered was hot and fresh and flavourful. They stayed open late and let us order with only twenty minutes to close. The owner was kind and even threw in a cheesecake which was the best. We will be going back!

This place is fantastic. I live in the neighborhood and had it for the first time yesterday- I was blown away. Gluten free calamari?!! Amazing! Everything was great, the owner Thomas was wonderful. Good prices for the portions. I will be coming back!

Genuinely love this place and was gutted when they had to shut down late in the pandemic. I relied on Chin Dian for lunches and dinners as it was on my 1.5 mile route to and from my former office, just blocks away from their location. We often ordered catering for business meetings and there were rarely leftovers. One of my top three favorite dishes EVER is their House Curry Chow Mai Fun with mock duck. My family will order it with shrimp or chicken at very different spice levels and it is always devoured. The owners, Nina Thomas, were there nearly every time, handing us our take-out with a smile during lockdown. As a vegetarian/often vegan, I don’t know what I would have done without your curry noodles, spicy green beans and veggie samosas every week in 2020. My sincerest understanding as to why you had to close, but if you are re-opening... Please post your new hours so we can start coming in or ordering out again soon!!! I’ve never had a bad experience or meal here and hope you get enough support to thrive again.