This was my first eatery experience in Chicago and it's just steps away from where I'm staying. It's located in the Lakeshore East area and, upon entering the restaurant, it appears small, until you walk to the back to find a much bigger, louder area filled with folks eating and chatting. We sat in the quieter area near the front since we only ordered two dishes, which we devoured in short order, then went on our way. Something I'd never seen before was the tablet to order your food! What a great idea!! It had photos of the food items and the prices, just like a paper menu, except you click on the item(s) you want and voilà!! Very cool, I must say. Service from there was quick and efficient and the veggies were crisp and flavorful. If I lived here I'd come back regularly. read more

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Took the family to Chinatown for my partner's birthday and made it a full afternoon. First time bringing the kids, first time introducing them to dim sum, and we came in hot on a busy day with multiple events happening in the area. MingHin was packed, loud, and a little chaotic. Worth it. Dim sum is an experience as much as a meal and MingHin delivers on both fronts. We ordered more than we could keep track of. Soup dumplings that immediately became the kids' personal obsession. Shu mai that hit every time. BBQ pork buns in every form they offered because obviously. Chinese broccoli to balance out the indulgence. Everything was solid, fresh, and exactly what you want from a dim sum spread. The room was packed and buzzing but the service kept up impressively. Servers were constantly circling, clearing empty plates and dishes without missing a beat. Clean and attentive even at full capacity, which is no small thing. Fair warning if you are bringing little ones: this environment is a lot. The noise, the crowd, the overwhelming parade of food arriving at the table. Our kids loved what they ate but the sensory experience was a bit much for them. This is a place better suited for a group of adventurous adults or older kids who thrive in high energy environments. Prices are great for the quality and quantity of food you get. A Chinatown institution for good reason. Just know what you are walking into and embrace it fully. read more

MingHin Cuisine is one of my favorite spots for dim sum and family-style dining. The service is always great, and I appreciate that they provide complimentary tea while you enjoy your meal. The portions are huge, so I highly recommend sharing dishes, especially if you're dining with a group. If you're not familiar with the menu, it can be a little challenging to know what to order, but the staff is usually helpful with recommendations. Some of my favorites are the dumplings, various rice dishes, chicken, lemongrass dishes, Mongolian beef, and other traditional offerings. This is a fantastic place for larger groups, and they're very accommodating when it comes to splitting checks. The food comes out quickly, the atmosphere is lively, and there's plenty of variety for everyone. If you're in the area near Joy Yee, MingHin is definitely worth a visit! read more

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Was super disappointed eating dim sum here. The food was the most disappointing part, tasted no different than the Chinese takeout down the street at home. Going all the way to the city I was expecting fresh and crunchy chicken, but everything was just mediocre. You also have to constantly grab a worker to answer questions or to get service. Drinks were alright but overall just a disappointing meal for what the price is too. Definitely check out other places in the area besides this one. I think based off of how many reviews there are people automatically assume it's great, it's not. read more

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I feel like the first hint was that all the other restaurants had lineups to go in and walking into the establishment we were able to get a table, no problem. Especially in Chinatown in Chicago for there not to be a lot of people in this restaurant kind of concerning, but we didn't wanna wait in line and Google said that the reviews are really good for this place. Mind you we did get dim sum so who knows if the regular dinner dishes would be better. We ordered the staples as attached in the photos. Everything was warm, but not hot. Lacked a lot of flavor. The hottest dish that came out where the shrimp spring rolls. Can't go wrong with those to be honest. Again, like I said, maybe their dinner is better. If I had to compare price wise, I feel like it's comparable to Toronto prices. read more

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Was craving dim sum so I went here in Chicago's Chinatown. I got seated pretty quickly despite being crowded during lunch. The server was quick and took my order right away. The dim sum was super good! I was hoping their scallion pancake would be the thin crispy kind, but theirs is more bread-y than I thought. Other than that, everything was delicious and I would definitely come back read more

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Saw all the hype online, so I decided to order a whole spread. Visually, the table looked amazing, but flavor-wise? It just didn't live up to the social media buzz. From the dim sum to the main dishes, almost everything was pretty average. The one major standout was the egg rolls--honestly the best thing out of everything we ordered. I'm glad I finally tried it to see what everyone was talking about, but it's safe to say I don't need to go back. Cute little place and service could have been a little better.. read more

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Some of the best Chinese food I've had in awhile. You'll find staples on the huge menu plus a lot of unique items too. Everything flavorful and delicious and the food came out quick. Typical Chinese restaurant interior and typical Chinese service but you're here for the food! Great for large groups who enjoy eating family style. read more

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I never write reviews but we genuinely LOVED this place. The most delicious mongolian beef we've ever tasted, and we loved the orange chicken and salt and pepper pork as well. What really surprised us was that the white rice came free upon request! The servers were also super attentive (walked down aisles periodically) *without* being overbearing at all (what prompted us to make the review in the first place). They were also accommodating towards my nut allergy (2 ppl made a big effort to confirm it with me even through slight language barrier). Overall one of my top experiences at a restaurant ever read more

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Came here because it's known as one of the best dim sum spots in Chicago, but I expected a little more. The vibes felt like a typical dim sum spot. I liked the modern mini chandeliers, but the space itself felt a bit outdated compared to other spots. 7/10. Service was what you'd expect from a busy Chinese spot. You kinda have to wave people down, and they forgot to bring us water until we reminded them. The free chamomile tea was a nice touch though. 7/10. The Peking duck was mid. Texture was fine but the skin was too oily. 6/10. The XO noodles were flavorful and had a nice spice, just a bit oily as well. 7/10. The BBQ pork buns had good filling but the bun wasn't as soft as I wanted, and for $7 it felt a little overpriced. 6.5/10. Overall, not bad, but I expected more from a spot that's known for being one of the best dim sum places in Chicago. read more

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decent dim sum for the most part. stingy on the meat dishes. pork ribs and lotus root dish only had 2 pieces of meat. 牛腩煲 beef brisket also had only 2 pieces of meat read more

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Officially my new favorite spot for fried rice! We waited twenty mins to be seated and were able to order right away on little iPads. Everything we had was phenomenal! Came out pipping hot and so fresh and flavorful. It's quite a large and pretty loud location but I love that you don't need a reservation. Highly recommend read more

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I would absolutely come back again if I'm in town. The string beans with duck stole the show. I ate the whole large plate! I also loved their take on the egg custard lava bun. It was more pastry than bread bun. I took off one star for both service and food. The beef meat was not good and we didn't end up wasting it. It tasted off. The food was also too fried and you could taste the oil. Anything fried, we only ate one or two bites of. For service, our table didn't have a pen so we didn't know we were supposed to mark what we wanted. When our server came, we ordered some things on a tablet at our table and then I picked up the dim sum menu and said "and an we get an order of xx" he marked it and I said "and..." but we took the menu immediately and turned away. We were shocked! Then I noticed that other tables were marking things down. I waved over another waitress and asked if I can get the dim sum menu back and get a pen. Once that was settled, we were able to order. The whole thing was clearly a misunderstanding for a fast moving restaurant but still off putting. Overall, now that I know how it works and what I like, I'll come back. read more

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Do not be discouraged by a packed lobby! We went on a weekend trip and Chinatown was bustling as usual including this restaurant but we were seated in under 20 minutes despite a packed and intimidating lobby, especially when you're hungry! The menus are available on iPads and the staff is regularly making rounds, they're clearly a well oiled machine. The food was fantastic especially the shrimp fried rice but the star was the shrimp rolls! Extremely fresh tasting and came out steaming hot! read more

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Great service! Walked in while visiting the Chicago Chinatown area, we were sat immediately! Multiple options on the menu, we ordered the chow mein, sesame chicken, crab ragoons, egg rolls and dumplings, it came rather quickly and was hot, however it was very greasy/oily. The ambiance was nice and inviting, but overall a great authentic experience read more

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--Location/Parking-- Located in a Chinatown plaza. I didn't drive there I took the Red L and was just a 7-10 minute walk from the train station. Easy to find, there can sometimes be a line waiting for tables. --Ambience-- Similar to other Chinese restaurant vibes. Recommended for the food, not the decor, but still worth a visit because of so many recommendations. --Service/Staff-- Usual staff and service you get at a Chinese restaurant. They were attentive, even when busy. No complaints on my end. --Products/Service-- Loved the Hao gal and Sui Mai, everything was perfect. Noodles with stuff shrimp. Perfection. --Capacity-- Indoors can hold 50-60 plus people. There were many tables and they were efficient in getting people in and out. --Overall-- Based on recommendation I heard. This was one or the best dim sum in Chicago. I agree with the assessment. read more

Came for dim sum on a Saturday at 12 pm with 6 people and were promptly seated at a large circle table with a lazy Susan. Atmosphere was lively, with many families and large groups around us. We ordered off an iPad, and a few paper menus that you fill out. A server came to collect all our order slips and returned with an itemized receipt. The bill comes at the end as usual. The food came out promptly. We ordered a bunch of dishes and got a great variety and value for the price. I appreciated 1.5 sized portions of some of the larger dishes for our big group. Favs were the baked bbq pork buns, crab Rangoon, beef thin noodles and sesame chicken. Definitely recommend in Chinatown! read more

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Recommend making a reservation. The food was good and fresh with plenty of variety. A lot of seating available read more

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I always enjoy dining at MingHin, especially because I'm a big fan of Asian cuisine. I've visited several of their locations, including Arlington Heights and Naperville, and I was excited to try this one as well. The experience was wonderful from start to finish. The food is consistently delicious no matter which location you visit, and that's one of the things I appreciate most about MingHin. The restaurant has a great atmosphere, the service is excellent, and every dish is prepared with the same high quality. I had a fantastic meal and will definitely be coming back again! read more

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Visited MingHin Cuisine on Presidents Day and the place was very busy, which is understandable for a holiday. The restaurant itself has a beautiful interior and lively atmosphere, and the food was really good. Everything we tried was flavorful and nicely presented. Service was a bit slower than usual, likely because of the large crowd that day, but the staff was still polite and doing their best to keep things moving. Once the food arrived, it was definitely worth the wait. Overall, a great spot for Chinese cuisine and dim sum. Would love to visit again on a less busy day to enjoy the experience even more. read more

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My favorite dim sum in Chicago! I love sitting at the tables furthest back from the front door because I love the natural lighting that comes in through the windows. read more

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Came here in a Sunday morning and didn't have to wait for a table. Wanted to try dim sum in Chicago and their dim sum was pretty good. They don't have the push carts, you order on the form and they bring them out to your table. Their shrimp rice rolls were really good! We definitely over ordered for just 2 people. read more

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I last came to MingHin years ago - and my experience was really not that good, but decided to give them another shot - it was so much better this time! The employees were so much more attentive and friendly, and the food was absolutely delicious and fresh. The Mongolian beef is good (not very spicy), and the Kung Pao Shrimp was also good. The egg rolls are massive and really tasty - and I definitely recommend including a hot tea and hot & sour soup in the Chicago winters! It you want great Chinese food in the city, look no further than MingHin. Glad I gave it another shot years later! read more

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Food here is stellar! You'll need to come with a party if +4 to get a wide variety and enjoy it family style. Upon walking in, you'll see a vibrant Chinese decor and atmosphere filled with culture all around. Staff are engaging and quick to most guest throughout. I can see why during peak hours, it can get quite busy. Perhaps making reservations in advance would be a wise choice as it can minimize the wait. This establishment is located at the end of the plaza. Can't really miss it as it's quite large in terms of space and capacity. Did see several selections of wine and whiskey if you like to pair it with your meal. Next time, I'm coming back with a family to sample more of their awesome dishes. See photos for selections on this round. Great food here folks! read more

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Very good dim sum in a relaxed elegant setting! We liked visting MingHin Cuisine restaurant in the Chinatown Square shops, known for dim sum and Cantonese fare. It is decorated in bright classic Chinese designs and features, and our group of eight was welcomed warmly and well taken-care-of at this 5-time winner of the Michelin "Bib" (affordable) award, among a long list of kudos. This location of MingHin is at the southwest end of the Chinatown Square open-air mall, on the first floor facing the mall's central walkway. It's about a 4 minute walk from the Red Line station. It looks like there's plenty of paid street-parking along the Archer and S. China Place faces of the mall. We made reservations for 11am and they promptly seated us at one of a number of large round tables with a "lazy susan" turntable in the middle, perfect for conversation and sharing. Anna brought us hot tea immediately, and the staff and their two-kitchens kept our table well-supplied with piping hot fresh food and drink. We made our first order in-writing on paper menus that we passed around the table. They also had an electronic-menu tablet, which some of us used during the meal. The menu was quite extensive, and I think it encouraged even the shy among us to be more adventurous :-) I'm putting *stars next to a few of our favorites, though it's not easy to un-star any of the dishes! We liked them all! We got *Pork Soup Dumplings (Xiao Long Bao), savory and well-seasoned, enclosing a satisfying slurp of hot lightly-salty broth. *Wood Ear Mushroom Pork Dumplings were lightly-earthy and well-seasoned. MingHin's Shrimp Dumplings were fresh and tender. *Siu Mai Pork & Shrimp Dumplings had more savory seasoning. Shrimp Dumplings tasted bright with colorful Green Chives. *Steamed BBQ Pork Buns were sweet and tender and happily messy. Someone thinking healthily ordered bright crunchy Garlic American Broccoli, which we all liked. Scallion Pancakes were light and tasty. *Stuffed Sticky Rice in Lotus Leaf gave us hearty chewy slightly-sweet rice wrapped in a mild tender leaf. Pan-Fried Turnip Cakes or maybe Taro Cakes are something we always get, really rather mild and neutral in flavor. Short Ribs with sweet sticky Honey Sauce were cut cross-wise so you get a string of several ovals of tender meat. *Crispy Pork Belly with Lotus Root were delicious and tender with a crispy surface, while the lotus disks were crunchy and mild. *Deep Fried Shrimp Rolls were slender rolls of thin-crispy flaky dough around delicious chopped shrimp. I insisted on Duck Wings with thick lightly-peppery Black Pepper Sauce, which were rich in flavor, though more skin-to-meat than I've had before, giving them more chewiness than I expected around the tender juicy duck. On a better note, *Sliced Roast Duck was heavenly, slightly crispy exterior around the rich flavor of juicy duck, with just a little breast-bone in there, a generous serving. *Deep Fried Sesame Balls were delightfully warm with a crispy outer layer and lightly sweet and chewy inside. *Puffy Egg Custard Tarts were creamy and rich and sweet. MingHin serves delicious fresh dim sum, made-to-order all day long, 8am or 9am to 11:45pm every day! We ordered and ate for nearly an hour, and they never rushed us. We had to work a little to finish the last few :-) We shared a great feast. I've read that the restaurant's name, "Ming Hin", could be an allusion to a dining experience that is lofty and refined. That concept is lovingly presented both in the cuisine and in the elegance of the decor. We heartily recommend MingHin Cuisine of Chinatown Square! (And we would certainly try their other locations, too.) read more

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Food - mostly made to order and of decent quality. I enjoyed it as much as any great places in LA. The speed of which it came out was a blink of an eye. Pass on the darkness pancake.. too mushy. Price - not as affordable as it use to be, but better pricing and verity with a bigger group. Service - attentive, but not aggressive. Parking - plenty street parking Restroom - clean Ambiance - upscale read more

Been coming to MingHin for the beef and noodles. Honestly, that's what keeps pulling me back. We started with the beef on a stick. It was incredible tender, juicy and really well seasoned. Like... dangerously good. Only four pieces, so it was gone in no time but it was really good. For the main, we got the stir-fried chow mein noodles. This one's a favorite of mine. The noodles had that perfect mix of crispy and soft, especially around the edges. Not greasy, not dry. Just right. The sauce clung to everything, and the smoky flavor really came through. The meat stayed tender, the seasoning was on point, and every bite had something going on. I kept picking at it even when I was full and the bowl was empty. Always a good sign. The place itself feels cozy but still lively. Good for a date or with family. Staff was friendly and checked in without hovering. Just a solid, comforting meal. I'll be back. Probably soon. read more

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Everything was really really good, there wasnt a thing we ordered that we didn't like. We ordered way more but camera did not eat first this time. I love the variety of food and dim sum they have to offer. We went on Easter day and it is busy. I definitely recommend making a reservation if you come to eat here during a holiday. This place is also very spacious with 2 floors for dining. The second floor is for bigger parties which is nice if you want to come with a big group. read more

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I came here for a birthday celebration with a large group. We made the critical error of ordering one entree per-person, which is actually way too much food. Everything was very tasty but we were so full and barely made our way through half of food. The vibes here were great though. I definitely recommend coming here with a big group. read more

MingHin Cuisine displayed a really great interior with fancy looking chandeliers and tables. I was meeting up with extended family and decided on Chinese cuisine as it was nearby! You order through the ipad with included pictures of all their dishes - this I appreciated a lot as I learn through visuals more than just reading the names. We got Cheese Wontons, Sweet and Sour shrimp, Shrimp dumplings, Chicken fried rice, and chow mein. Everything tasted amazing! Looking back, my favorite was the shrimp dumplings - it ended up being the table's favorite! read more

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Yum yum dim sum! I had been wanting to explore Chinatown and have dim sum for a long time so finally made it happen on a recent visit to Chicago. Nate and I were able to get seated right away around 8:30 pm on a weekday. The dim sum menu is on paper and they also have a tablet with tons of other dishes you can order. We got the BBQ pork turnovers, siu mai, short ribs with pepper sauce, and deep fried crab meat seaweed rolls. Everything was super hot and fresh. I really liked the BBQ pork turnovers - they were slightly sweet with super flaky pastry. The short ribs were fatty and savory, and the siu mai were super stuffed and tender. The deep fried crab meat seaweed rolls were thickly battered, which isn't my preference, but I peeled some of the fried batter off and the crab inside was so delicious. We loved this experience and service was great. I'd definitely come back and try more things! read more

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It was decent! I don't think we are dim sum people. However the general tsos had a little left to be desired also. The service was quick but not the friendliest. We hasn't been there before and we're not quite sure how to order. Esp using an iPad etc. The place was a little rundown but clean. They had at least two people cleaning the whole time we were in there. read more

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I'm a regular visitor of Chinatowns across the US and always try the same dishes to compare - Ming Hing's roast meats stood out even compared to places in San Francisco and New York's Chinatowns. The duck was really juicy with marinade that actually penetrated the meat thoroughly. The roast pork was notable for its unusually thin, cracker-like crispy top layer, which gave it an addictive texture. However, the dim sum items weren't as impressive. The har gow and siu mai suffered from over-processing - the filling was too uniform instead of having the varied chunks of pork and shrimp that make these dumplings interesting. The one positive was the dumpling wrappers, which were steamed perfectly with a good chewy texture. The service is what you'd expect from a dim sum restaurant. The interior was nice. I'll definitely return, but specifically for the roast meats rather than the dim sum. read more

I recently visited on a work trip and between five people we ordered literally almost everything on the menu. The food kept coming and it was amazing. The food was good. It was not bad and each dish did have a different flavor. What I mean by that is that sometimes Kung pow chicken and orange chicken has a similar sauce and that was not the case here so you will get what you order. The dumplings were good, but I was hoping they would be on a spoon like a traditional dumpling instead of a foil tin. But I understand that they mass produce and it's an easy way to get them to a very packed restaurant. The ambience is nice because it's in Chinatown, but the bathrooms were so gross to me. There is water all over the floor and I didn't know what it was and with the bathrooms being not clean it just makes me think is the kitchen clean. This is coming from a germophobic person after my bathroom experience. I didn't know how I felt about the restaurant but with a group of five people everyone had a good time and ate, and there were no complaints. If you're in Chinatown, it's worth checking out, but I still wouldn't say it's amazing food. It is OK food. read more

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Went for a random Tuesday morning and the service was impeccable. Lots of options, but the prices were definitely a little surprising for us. The flavor was lacking for me for a few things. Nothing was unforgettable. Some of the textures were one note. The pan fried buns were a favorite. The soup dumplings were delicious! Baked and steamed BBQ pork buns were pretty sweet, but hit the spot. We got the broccoli with oyster sauce and be aware they're not like florets of broccoli. Still tasty and had a good bite! The absolute no's for me were the steamed veggie crepes, shrimp and chive dumplings. The restaurant was beautiful and large. We loved the teapot collection next to the bathroom. read more

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When it comes to dim sum, I think everyone can agree that we are not looking for uniqueness in terms of food. My large party and I all come from Houston, which has a plethora of reliable dim sum restaurants to choose from at reasonable prices. I would say this place lived up to that. Our table got all of the usual choices one would get at a dim sum restaurant, and everything was fine! The only dish that disappointed me (not pictured) was the fried squid. What I expected to be something of similar (not exact) taste to a traditional salted-toasted squid dish was the complete opposite. The squid was battered in what almost tasted like a sweet batter similar to a dessert? And the sweet chili sauce it was served with did not complement the dish well either in my opinion. Otherwise, the service was quick and very accommodating to our large party of 12-13 people. And the restaurant was well-kept and clean! I think this is a reliable spot for anyone looking for some comforting dim sum in Chicago. read more

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MingHin was a pleasant surprise. The food is very good and the portions are humongous! (I like the staff too). Please Note: The regular entrees and most of the standard dishes here will feed 3 hungry people - per dish. They pile it on! The process of viewing the menu and ordering the food is a different story. Annoying! Pass a tablet around the table and add your dishes to the cart? One tablet for the 8 people at our table to share. It would make more sense to put a single QR code on the table and we all make our separate orders (under each name) on our own phones. It took 40 minutes just to place the order - then the waiter confirms it. Chances are they have what you like, but you have to navigate through the tablet menu to find it... while we are all waiting for you to hurry up. Oh, and some items are not listed on the tablet menu. Tech for tech, the QR Code parking validation made up for the tablet irritation, but that really needs to change. All in all, this place is valuable. It is one of those reliable restaurants where you call everybody and say let's meet for lunch or dinner in Chinatown... and we all know you mean MingHin, even without the name being mentioned. That says it all. read more

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I love a dimsum morning but I'm also super used to dimsum places in the states with 3/3.5 average rating. So I was surprised to see multiple minghin locations with 4/5. Came in on a weekday morning, so it was super empty. The place itself is also huge so would take a bit to fill I imagine. It's also a bit more modern which I liked. You order via menu sheet or iPad if you want to order kitchen items. We stuck to dimsum, so just the menu sheet. Yummy things we had, the tofu skin roll with pork, soup dumplings, and the chicken feet. All had good flavor. Nothing outstanding, but solid dishes. Okay things we had, the vegetable rice roll, egg yolk lava buns, and turnip cake. The rice roll doesn't come cut, and the inside texture is really gooey and unappetizing. Undercooked maybe? Same with the turnip cake. The buns were good, but the filling to bun ratio was a little sad. Service overall was really good. It was pretty empty the whole time, so it was easy to get servers' attention and food came out pretty quickly. Overall, an average dimsum experience. Some hit/miss items on the menu, but solid meal all things considered. read more

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Came here for dinner when my husband and I were in Chinatown and looking for a place that still serves dim sum at night. Although this place seemed pretty busy, we managed to get a table near the front section of the restaurant right away. We ordered off shrimp dumplings, shrimp crepes, XLB (pork soup dumplings), stuffed sticky rice in lotus leaves, pork with preserved egg congee, scallion pancakes, and baked creamy egg yolk buns off the dim sum menu, along with orange beef. Overall, the dim sum was good; the dumplings and egg yolk buns tasted the best. The rice in the sticky rice tasted more mushy than sticky. The scallion pancakes were more like scallion bread/buns than the traditional scallion pancakes we were expecting, but it was good bread. We were looking forward to the orange beef, but the dish here was disappointing. It was decent flavorwise, but every piece was soft and not crispy. I ended up just eating mainly the broccoli that was part of this dish. Service was quick and efficient. Although the dim sum here isn't the best we've had, it's a good spot for dim sum at any time of the day. read more

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MingHin likely gets its good reviews from prompt and courteous service, which isn't always prevalent in Chinese restaurants. That's where the allure stops for me. The restaurant location in Chinatown is large with ample seating. Ordering is done primarily via paper menus for dim sum where you can mark how many servings for each item and via iPad for selection of an extensive list of non-dim sum dishes. Dim sum is available all day, even late night. We had just suffered a disappointing experience at a nearby rotary sushi joint, so were looking for some comforting fare. We ordered off the dim sum menu as well as the dinner menu. Potstickers: These were a soggy, oily mess. There was no crisp on the outside despite some browning, the filling was mushy without significant flavor, and the skin was falling apart at the slight prod of chopsticks. Would not recommend. Honey barbecue short ribs: These were beyond chewy, to the point where I couldn't even rip off the meat. They were also dry and had one dimensional sweet flavor without any hint of honey. They would've been helped substantially by some pepper or garlic. Custard "lava" buns: This dish made me quite upset, as I specifically asked our waiter if the "lava" custard on the inside was the liquid kind or just custard, and he reassured me it would be very liquidy. There are also two variations of this lava custard bun, one steamed and one baked, and when I inquired which one was more liquidy lava custard, he said they were the same. I opted for the steamed one based on these repeated reassurances. As you can see in the photo, the filling was not liquidy or "lava" at all. To add insult to injury, the filling itself was lumpy and without significant salted duck yolk flavor. The outer skin was also soggy and mealy rather than fluffy. An absolute failure of a dish. Pork with preserved egg congee: This was the only passable dish of the night, with good pork bone broth flavor and generous chunks of preserved eggs. The congee was sticky and thick as it should be, with the rice kernels boiled until they were half falling apart. I could have done without the stale crisps on top, but otherwise I gobbled this dish down. Healthy mixed vegetable stirfry: The vegetables in this dish were cut in a multitude of different sizes and shapes, which lent an unsightly appearance to the dish and made it hard to eat. The ginkgo nuts were fine, and the mushrooms weren't bad. The mountain yams were overcooked and mushy instead of crispy. The sliced celery had spots of black on them. Having been away from the Bay Area for many years, my standards for dim sum have dropped considerably. Even so, I cannot recommend MingHin even slightly as their food and recommendations sorely miss the mark. read more

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