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Minneapolis · checked November 13, 2026
The 4 places in Minneapolis we'd order Chinese food from tonight. Start with Saturday Dumpling Co. (pork and chive dumplings, wontons in chili oil, scallion pancakes), then Meet Up Noodle (chongqing spicy noodles, hand-pulled noodles), then Legendary Spice (beef with cauliflower dry pot, dry chili chicken).
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Get: Pork and chive dumplings, wontons in chili oil, scallion pancakes
Dumplings and wontons pack well, and you can set your own spice level.
Good to know: A second location is at 5401 Penn Ave S.
Where we found it: Star Tribune: It's dumplings every day at Saturday Dumpling Co.'s new Minneapolis restaurant (2024-12) · Axios Twin Cities: Saturday Dumpling Co. opens restaurant in Northeast Minneapolis (2024-12)
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Get: Chongqing spicy noodles, hand-pulled noodles
Northwest Chinese noodles with bold chili flavor, and the sauce clings to the noodles instead of going soggy in the box.
Good to know: Open daily, roughly 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Where we found it: Star Tribune: The Minnesota Star Tribune names its 10 best new restaurants of 2025 (2025-12) · Racket: 5 things to know about Meet Up Noodle on Eat Street (2025-10)
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Get: Beef with cauliflower dry pot, dry chili chicken
Sichuan dry pots and stir-fries hold heat and texture, and portions are big enough to share.
Good to know: Spice levels run hot, so ask for milder if you are unsure.
Where we found it: My Annoying Opinions: Legendary Spice 4 (Minneapolis) (2025-10) · My Annoying Opinions: Legendary Spice 3 (Minneapolis) (2025-02)
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Get: Dim sum, Cantonese roast meats, noodle dishes
From the owners of Nankin and Hong Kong Noodles, with a counter where you can pick up an order.
Good to know: Call ahead for pickup.
Where we found it: Racket: Now open, Jade Dynasty in Lyn-Lake (2025-02) · Star Tribune: Nankin and original Hong Kong Noodles owners unite to open Jade Dynasty (2025-02)
Saturday Dumpling Co. in Northeast. Get pork and chive dumplings, wontons in chili oil, scallion pancakes. Dumplings and wontons pack well, and you can set your own spice level.
Chef Amazing's list for Minneapolis: Saturday Dumpling Co. (Northeast), Meet Up Noodle (Eat Street), Legendary Spice (Dinkytown), Jade Dynasty (Lyn-Lake). Each one does takeout or delivery; order from the place's own site when it has one.
How we pick: our own stories and guides first, then this year's critics and best-of lists; every place checked open and checked to do takeout or delivery. Photos marked "a photo like it" show the food, not that place's. Delivery areas and hours change; check before you order. Chef Amazing is not paid by any place on this page.
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