Craving Chinese food?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Chinese restaurants around Minneapolis, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to satisfy your cravings.
1. Saigon Uptown Restaurant
Topping the list is Saigon Uptown Restaurant. Located at 3035 Lyndale Ave. South in Uptown, the Chinese and Vietnamese spot is the highest-rated affordable Chinese restaurant in Minneapolis, boasting four stars out of 68 reviews on Yelp.
The restaurant specializes in Vietnamese and Chinese cuisine serving fried rice, lo mein, and more. On the menu, look for the beef in black bean sauce, Kung Pao chicken or the curry chicken with coconut milk.
2. Keefer Court Bakery & Café
Next up is West Bank's Keefer Court Bakery & Café, situated at 326 Cedar Ave. South. With four stars out of 179 reviews on Yelp, the bakery and Chinese spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an affordable option.
The cafe specializes in Chinese pastries like lotus sponge cake, green tea cheesecake, curry beef puff and more. The menu also features stir-fried noodles, wontons and seafood fried rice.
3. Kowloon Restaurant
University's Kowloon Restaurant, located at 935 Washington Ave. SE, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the low-priced Chinese spot four stars out of 127 reviews.
Kowloon Restaurant serves soup, chow mein, seafood, fried rice and more. On the menu, look for the shredded pork with rice noodles, shrimp with cashew nuts or the egg drop soup.
4. Orient Express
Orient Express, a Malaysian and Cantonese spot in Downtown West, is another much-loved, inexpensive go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 18 Yelp reviews. Head over to 601 S. Marquette Ave., Suite 204 to see for yourself.
The menu features a variety of authentic Malaysian and Cantonese dishes. The restaurant specializes in a honey glazed barbecue pork, crispy roasted pork belly and roasted duck.
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