I've loved tea house since I was in college over a decade ago, and it is still just as amazing. I recently stopped by for a beef noodle soup and eggplant in garlic sauce, and I'm already hungry for more of it all. The space itself is great to dine in, but they also do a great job on takeout! Highly recommend trying it. Parking in the area is metered. read more

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My friends got takeout and it was awesome. Veggie egg rolls came in a little box to keep them warm. Tasty. Lo mein wasn't too greasy and had plenty of veggies. King pao chicken and green beans were good but they all loved the eggplant. No clue what the house special was but we had too much food. We will be back. read more

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My favorite Chinese restaurant I've tried in the twin cities! I always order different items when I go and the food is good every time. Note: Parking is easy because they have a lot. read more

Ambiance: The restaurant is large and has plenty of seating available! The place was pretty packed for a weekend afternoon. Service: The service was quick and our waiter was very attentive! Food: The food was great! I loved the soup dumplings (xiao long bao) and the cumin lamb (not pictured). Everything we ordered was devoured! read more

Tea House Chinese Restaurant - XIAO LONG BAO (8) - Szechuan Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Delicious food! As good as, if not better, than any Chinese food I've had back home in the SF Bay Area.

Visited 6/20/26 for an early dinner before a concert. It was my wife and I, our 3 kids (15, 13, 9), and my brother. I think there was just one server working when we got there so the service was very slow and sporadic. We had to wave him down to get anything. It took long enough to get our drinks and appetizers that we considered just waiting for the appetizer and then leaving to go somewhere else for the main course (I wish we would have). Atmosphere was cold and slightly run down. We were freezing at our table. There were no prices on the menu (actually, some things had prices, some did not). Sometimes you can gauge portion size based on the price. If I knew an order of fried rice was $15, I'd probably realize that it was going to be a large portion. Also, often times the server will mention the portion size if it seems like you're ordering a lot. This did not happen. We ordered a couple of appetizers, 6 meals, and a couple orders of fried rice. This was a LOT of food especially for a family with kids. The entrees do not say that they come with anything. We didn't know that white rice would come "for the table" because no one told us. My brother ordered a sweet tea expecting it would be something they made in-house. He received a twist top plastic bottle of something that you'd buy in the grocery store. The food was good once we received it. Then, we got the bill. This was the most expensive meal we've ever had as a family - $229 (gratuity not included). The prices are probably not that high considering the amount of food you get, but we didn't need or want that much. We just needed a better server who could guide us a little. If the atmosphere, food, and service was great, I could be OK with the price. But, bad service, bad atmosphere - bad experience all around. read more

Staff Christmas Party 2025 -- I took our office to Teahouse for our annual Christmas party, and they were simply amazing. We had a reservation for 14, and they had two connected round tables ready for us when we arrived. We were dressed up for the occasion, and they even asked if they could film a quick clip for social media, it was such a fun touch. The food was a total win. Fried rice and lo mein are a must for any group meal, and Teahouse is hands-down one of the best spots in the Twin Cities for dumplings. Favorites at our table: Orange Beef, soup dumplings, Beijing Mu Shu Pork, Honey Walnut Shrimp, Tea Smoker Duck, Spicy Green Beans, Kung Pao, General Tso, plus the seared shrimp and shredded pork. And the service was top notch--friendly, attentive, and they even helped us grab a Christmas group photo. Merry Christmas, Teahouse... we'll be back read more

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I ordered takeout from Tea House for dinner tonight, and everything was excellent. This place is consistently authentic and high quality. I got the Sizzling Beef, and my husband ordered the Kung Pao Chicken. Both dishes were great, though I preferred the Sizzling Beef. My husband usually sticks with Kung Pao, but even he couldn't decide which dish he liked more this time. The portions for both dishes were also quite large, which is always appreciated. I've had their hot and sour soup in the past, and it's very flavorful and noticeably spicy. It's a great option if you're feeling under the weather or just want something with a good kick. I haven't dined in yet and have only ordered takeout, but it's consistently good every time. In my opinion, this is the best Chinese food in the Twin Cities. read more

Tea House Chinese Restaurant - SIZZLING BEEF - Szechuan Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Had lunch here with my wife last week, and had quite a good meal here. We both got lunch specials that were very reasonably priced. I had the Mapo Tofu (w/ beef) and my wife ordered the Kung Pao Chicken (szechuan style). The hot and sour soup was very good, and I liked the mapo tofu. The Kung Pao Chicken I think could have used a bit more flavor in the sauce, but we still enjoyed it. I'd come back with a larger group because they have those family-style round tables with the rotating plate in the middle. I think it'd be a great place to have a nice dinner with friends! read more

Tea House Chinese Restaurant - Lunch Mapo Tofu w/ beef - Szechuan Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Loved this restaurant! The food was so good I forgot to take pictures. The Szechuan green beans were amazing. The spicy fish stew was delicious and comforting. My dad loved his General tsos chicken and my mom really enjoyed her Kung Pau chicken. Pot stickers there are absolutely delicious there. Our waitor was amazing and so attentive. I can't wait to go back to try more of their menu! read more

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Love the ambiance of this location, its very traditional tea house setting with deep comfy seats with cushions and private booths, large tables and love that they have server bells at eat table so you don't have to try to flag someone down. Also love that they have fancy fish bowl style sinks in their bathrooms. Food is good, a little heavy on the five spice for my liking but still tasty. Their menu is beautiful and tells a story, one thing it doesn't tell though is the price so be warned lol. Large portions for the price though so you won't feel like you got short changed. They have a parking lot but parking spots are limited but there is metered street parking nearby but it's in the U area so parking can be hard to find depending on when you go. Overall it's a nice place to relax with friends, share food and catch up. Never felt rushed which is great at an Asian restaurant. Also never realized that the Chinese cucumber salad tasted similar to Lao/Thai/Hmong cucumber papaya. It's just missing a little bit of the flavor but it's close if you ever need something familiar but can't get what you want. read more

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Looking for an authentic Chinese restaurant, you found one here. The Tea House is amazing. There's plenty of seats, but make a reservation, it can fill up fast. The food is authentic and very tasty. The spicy pot was delicious and spicy indeed, the green beans were amazing and the family tofu hit the spot. It's a nice dining area and the service was kind and friendly. Give it a shot, you'll be happy you did! read more

Cold pork belly, green beans, mapo tofu, and fried pork intestines. All soooo good. Service was great. And the booth was super nice for privacy for dinner with friends! Pricey but so good. read more

Tea House Chinese Restaurant - Szechuan Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Top of the line spicy Chinese / Szechuan food... My eternal fav is the garlic eggplant.... OMG Every dish here is expertly Created read more

Tea House is the best Chinese restaurant in the Twin Cities and it's not even close. Initially recommended to me by some international coworkers visiting from China who go here every time they visit, I knew it must be super good. The restaurant is located right near the university with a sizable parking lot on the side that you enter into from the back. The interior is massive, I mean there has to be hundreds of seats, but the whole place is very well kept. There are always so many staff hurrying around to help you, refill your waters, etc. I have been here a number of times, and have not had a single dish that was bad. My favorite dishes are basically any of the dumplings and any of the pork dishes, but it's all so amazing. The best way to enjoy this place is family style so you can try more dishes and because the portion sizes are so massive. This is a must go!! read more

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Revisited for a quick lunch, that of course included "Cumin Lamb", "Chung King Chicken" , "Szechuan Green Beans" and a favorite "Szechuan Dumplings" which I included new pix. Such a great place..and service.... read more

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Came to this spot for a graduation celebration for a friend. We heard it had a lot of great reviews and we ordered a bunch of dishes ranging from dumplings to sweet buns, barbecue duck, some vegetable dishes, and a beef dish. The inside of the restaurant is very beautiful and the service seemed pretty good as well. The food on the other hand is something I wish was a bit better. The smoked duck was not to my taste at all. I have had Peking duck in many other places and I understand this is a different way of preparing it, but the meat just was not tasty in my opinion. This might be my palate, but I usually enjoy almost every kind of food so I was surprised. The smoke flavor did not go well with the duck for me, which was disappointing because duck is one of my favorite meats. As for the other dishes, they were just OK. The beef dish we ordered was a bit too salty for my liking and the dumplings were also just average. I would like to give this place another chance and try some different dishes, but I was not very impressed during this visit. read more

The service was friendly and excellent, creating a warm atmosphere in the restaurant. I really enjoyed the ambiance, which added to the overall experience. The food was good, although it didn't quite suit my personal taste--I understand everyone's palate is different, and mine might not be the biggest fan. Nonetheless, I had a pleasant visit and recommend trying the food here alongside the friendly service. read more

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i cannot believe i haven't tried this place until today. hands down best chinese food i've had in the twin cities. this place is DELICIOUS!!! and SPICY!!! my favorite had to be the pork belly with fresh garlic. the dish is served cold which was a bit odd at first but if you look past that, it's amazingly delicious. this was probably the spiciest dish that we got. the mapo tofu was great! and the spicy pork chitterlings were so unique i've never had anything like it before. highly recommend literally everything we got. i have no complains about this place. unlimited free white rice too so who can complain. really cute booths in there too and the service was awesome. read more

Tea House Chinese Restaurant - mapo tofu, SPICY PORK CHITTERLINGS, PORK BELLY WITH FRESH GARLIC, SZECHUAN GREEN BEANSgreen - Szechuan Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I eat a lot of Chinese food....Their Kung Pao was terrible. I ordered it extra spicy and it has a spice level of 0.0 and no flavor. It may have well been just boiled chicken and onions. This place would have rated one star...they get an extra one because the Kung Pao was properly constructed with just three ingredients. Oh, and also, avoid the soup. read more

We went here for a date night a few weeks ago and really enjoyed the place. Atmosphere is very cute. When we came it was super crowded with a long wait so we actually opted to eat at the bar where nobody else was sitting. The bartender/waiter was very attentive and checked in on us a lot. He was super friendly and was willing to give us recommendations. We ended up getting the scallion pancakes, dan dan noodles, and the shredded pork in garlic sauce. All of the dishes were delicious! Portion sizes were huge, honestly the two of us probably could have shared one of the main dishes and been fine, but we had leftovers to take home. We will definitely be back at some point to check out some of their other dishes! read more

Tea House Chinese Restaurant - Main restaurant - Szechuan Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Hot and Sour soup flavors were off balance. Not really hot, not really sour. The kung pao chicken was pretty much flavorless except for to much ginger. Good ingredients, really bad sauce. read more

This place is adorable. I met my friend for lunch and we were both pleasantly surprised by how cute it was inside. We were seated in a charming booth- the booths are cushined with pillows and curtains. We ordered some appetizers. Egg rolls and pan fried dumplings- both good. I ordered the Meizuh fried rice was absolutely delicous. It was light and not greasy at all. Wonderful taste and good with the hot mustard which was really hot! Will defintely be back to order some more. My friend ordered the chicken and vegetables which looked good and fresh. The menu was quite thick and had pictures which I like so we could see what we were ordering. Had to pull the prices up on our phones as they prices are not printed in english. Service was wonderful. Will definely return! read more

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Updating my review to 5 stars now that I've ordered a few times! This is definitely a spot where I needed to learn what I preferred to order on the menu, but the mapo tofu and cucumber salad are incredible! I love that the mapo tofu has beef included so it feels like a hearty meal as well, and the flavors are perfect. The cucumber salad is so refreshing with a bit of spice as well. Takeout on popular days can take a while (aka plan ahead on Christmas Day) but it's always our go-to! read more

Tea House Chinese Restaurant - Szechuan Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Had a very mediocre dinner at the Golden valley location tonight. The fried egg rolls were tiny and pretty flavorless, the chicken pot stickers didn't have anything but chicken inside of them and were extremely bland. The shrimp lo mein was lacking flavor and had maybe five pieces total of small shrimp with a couple carrot shreds and no other veggies. The pork fried rice was so greasy that I left with a belly ache. Usually I love all types of Chinese food, but this was quite the disappointment. I had heard great things about this place a while back and was excited to try it, but definitely will not be returning. Service and ambience were very mediocre as well even though the restaurant was not very busy. read more

Tea House Chinese Restaurant - Szechuan Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

The food & service was excellent! We went on a Saturday night & it was pretty busy but only had to wait a few minutes. We ordered Szechuan dumplings, General Tao Chicken and the Kung Pao Chicken Lo Mein. The Kung Pao Chicken had a good kick to it so I do not recommend if you only like a little spice. I LOVED it though! All the food was delicious & I will definitely be going back again! read more

Tea House Chinese Restaurant - SZECHUAN DUMPLINGS - Szechuan Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

My favorite Chinese restaurant in Minnesota! The food is always amazing -- I especially love the sweet and sour fish fillet, serrano pepper beef, and gua bao pork. Portions are generous, and everything is packed with flavor. It's also a great spot for family gatherings -- plenty of space and a welcoming atmosphere. Always a go-to for comfort food and good company! read more

Tea House Chinese Restaurant - Szechuan Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I was on a layover in Minneapolis and saw this restaurant. I thought I would try it since its reviews were positive. Being from SF and exposed to eating Szechuan cuisine, I wanted to do a comparison. The restaurant décor is tastefully done with Chinese paintings, porcelain wares, plants, furniture, etc. The menu is more extensive than I have seen outside CA and NY. The waitstaff was knowledgeable about the ingredients of each dish. The atmosphere was calming. Staff provided great service; polite, efficient and cordial. You can tell if the food is going to be good in a Chinese dim sum restaurant by trying the siu mai or steamed pork buns. Siu mai should be steaming hot, tender, balanced ingredients, wrapper has a yellow hue, bouncy, a good bite, a yellow dot and how it is presented. If the chef can't make a decent one, then you will know the food won't be great. If a steamed pork bun isn't generous in their filling and the bun isn't thin, then you will know that the portions are going to be small with minimal meat. That being said, I tried the siu mai. It was decent so I know that my entrees will be at least decent. Vegetable to meat ratio were good and portion was ample. read more

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Very good food, very authentic according to my chinese friend. friendly service, short waits. Wish it was closer to my home, sadly it's a bit of a drive for me read more

This is a SUPER popular restaurant! I went in on a Thursday night at about 7:30pm and it was packed! As a solo diner I asked for a bar seat. There are only 3 seats and they were full. I was quoted 10-15 minutes by the super sweet host, but it ended up being 40 minutes. Once I secured a seat, I was crowded by people coming to the bar to pick up DoorDash/Uber Eats orders. I was repeatedly bumped, one guy actually leaned against me like I was a pillar. I was livid. When the couple next to me got up, I moved. They'd been done eating since I got there and were chatting for an hour at this point. I ordered the spicy dumpling soup with the chicken dumplings. It was VERY GOOD. I saved half of it to take home. My entree was the fried spicy fish. I was disappointed with this dish. It was pieces of fried catfish with peppers and ginger/garlic sauce. The issue is that it came COVERED in FRIES! No where on the menu did it say fries were a part of the dish. There were far more fries than fish and it was a $25 dish. It was also served with white rice. No sauce or veggies. A very odd dish. All in all I would return, maybe during lunch rather than dinner. I'd also ask more questions about the contents of the dishes. read more

Tea House Chinese Restaurant - Spicy dumpling soup - Szechuan Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Ever have a place that has become a go-to over Time? Tea House at the U of M is one of those for my family and many of our friends. First of all the location is central to the whole of the Twin Cities. Second it's pretty roomy. Third the food is amongst the best Asian cuisine in the Twin Cities. Let me add the staff is usually quite good. Today my Daughter, son and I came from Edina and caught up with one of my cousins from Woodbury mid week. Despite traffic we all of us made it in reasonable time. The food was quite good and we loved it. Seafood ruled the day and these guys have a bunch of choices in that area. read more

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I came here with my Nana-in-law. This place is a great place to get authentic Chinese food. They had some authentic cuisine like pork trotter. It is casual dining. The staff members were professional and friendly. The food came out as it became available - our chicken wings came out last, which was fine. My Nana ordered Pork & Tofu Sticks, which was really flavorful. I ordered the Crispy Garlic Wings and Dan Dan Noodles. The Dan Dan Noodles were spicy; unfortunately, you cannot do non-spicy. Even with mild spice, to me, it was still spicy, but flavorful. My Nana didn't think the Dan Dan Noodles was spicy and loved it! The Crispy Garlic Wings came in 3's and was juicy and crispy. It also came with a spicy mayo sauce and celery. Overall, I would come back to try more food. The only thing that I noticed was on the menu, the prices were not listed, which made me anxious to know the total. It was interesting because it is also near the U of M campus and remembering my college days, $18 for a Pork & Tofu Sticks dish is expensive. read more

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We got takeout to eat while watching the Super Bowl. It was perfection! And not too expensive either. I will be back for sure.

We visited this spot after seeing it recommended on social media. Something we wish we would've known - every dish is shareable. The portions are large and the flavors pack a punch. We ended up taking home enough food for two larger meals per person (total of 4). House Beef Roll - thin crepe loaded with spiced beef and other fillings Xiao Long Bao - solid soup dumplings, I added chili oil to mine Cucumber Salad - the brightness we needed with a light spice and plenty of crunch (even better after the flavors meld in the fridge a day or two later) House Spicy Pork Scalded Chili Noodles - hand pulled wide noodles with a good level of spice with a nice crunch from the peanuts and bok choy Eggplant in Garlic Sauce - recommended by our server who said "I'm not even a vegetarian and this is my favorite dish on the menu" - they were spot on. It was beautifully caramelized and tender I wish the menu listed pricing. Even though we didn't see pricing until the end, we were impressed by the prices. Before tip, all of our food was approximately $100. Considering we were able to get a total of 6 meals out of this, I'd say the pricing was solid. read more

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We've been on a quest to find Jianbing in Minnesota and visited Tea House to try theirs. While we visited, we wanted to have a full meal and it did not disappoint. Before I go into each dish, I will want you that portions are HUGE! You can easily split each dish between 3-4 people. We ordered: house beef roll, Xiao Long Bao, House Spicy Pork (comes with rice), Scalded Chili Noodles, Cucumber Salad, and an eggplant dish. Every dish packed a ton of flavor and was unique. We had a ton of leftovers to bring home, but we weren't mad! They're most famous for their Xiao Long Bao, so make sure you try them! The restaurant is incredibly ample and comfortable, and service was great! read more

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Most of the dishes were really strong in the Szechuan flavor which I wasn't too well aware of, but it didn't bother me as much. What was interesting was the soup dumplings that had no soup, pork pan fried dumplings that tasted bland, and beef noodle soup dish that didn't have much taste as well. Other than that the remaining of the dishes were good. Great flavors that mix well like the eggplant dish and tofu. Server was okay. Location is pretty but parking is a pain. read more

So good!!! We came for the soup dumplings and were shocked at how expansive the menu was. There is truly something for everyone. We tried the soup dumplings, wontons, Szechuan dumplings, scallion cakes and beef lo mein . There was so much food we had to bring some home! Soup dumplings are a must order if you're here. The soup is a light broth with a flavorful filling. We ordered chicken in ours. It was the first thing to be finished. The wontons are very similar to wontons you can get pretty much anywhere. The scallion cakes are light, crispy with a mild scallion flavor. The sauce really helps bring it to the next level. The Szechuan dumplings are amazing! The chili oil gives it the heat but the dumplings are packed with flavor too. If heat is not your thing you can always order regular dumplings without the chili oil. The beef lo mein was pretty standard. Lots of vegetables with tender slices of beef. The real standout star is the soup dumplings. read more

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I happened to be visiting the University of Minnesota area. This was a very good Chinese restaurant with a variety of Szechuan dishes. Most of the Chinese restaurants we have visited in the US serve Cantonese dishes (including dim sum places). The cream cheese wantons were crispy and delicious. We had the Scalded Chili Noodles, Serrano Beef Noodle Soup, and Chicken Fried Rice. The interior decoration was elegant with dark wooden furniture. The service was very good. We'll come back again with a larger party to share those delicious dishes. read more

If you like authentic Szechuan food, this is your spot in Minneapolis. The restaurant is clean and modern, and the service is quick and friendly. We ordered the xiao long bao, house spicy pork, serrano beef, and scalded chili noodles. All of these were fantastic, and relatively spicy. Tough to pick a favorite, probably would be the noodles (which is really just one very long noodle - they give you a steak knife to cut and serve it). The XLB was the best I've had in quite a while and probably the best in this area. If you don't have much experience with Szechuan food, be sure to get the xiao long bao and there are plenty of options on the menu that are relatively simple dishes. There is something for everyone here. Give this place a try! read more

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Excellent service excellent excellent food! We went there three times already and ever since then it has been a great service!