Found this gem of a restaurant that serves up authentic Chinese dishes in the heart of Stadium Village. Everything I've ordered, I've loved, so you really can't go wrong. Dishes are all around 20-ish dollars, so if you are a broke student, it might not be best for you. Service is always great! I highly recommend Sidewalk Kitchen.

I like this place, even though it’s not very spacious. During the one hour I was there, I noticed a lot of takeout orders. Parking isn’t very convenient—you’ll need to find street parking nearby, which is metered unless you park farther away. The menu is extensive! They offer noodles, hotpot, congee, fried rice, chow fun, milk tea, and more. The flavors aren’t very spicy, as the dishes are Cantonese-style rather than Sichuan-style. Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious! The waiter was welcoming and friendly. I had a great experience overall. I feel like this is a wonderful spot to bring family or close friends for a tasty meal. However, it’s not ideal for a formal dining occasion.

This place is truly exceptional, and I really enjoyed my stay. The design is stunning, creating a wonderful atmosphere that feels almost cinematic. It’s impressive how they’ve captured the essence of Asia right here, allowing guests to relax and savor their meals without needing to travel. I did find parking to be a bit challenging, but aside from that, everything from the service to the food was outstanding. I would definitely rate this experience five stars and would love to see even more recognition for it!

I was initially hesitant to try legendary spice again after I had it during the covid era (it wasn’t very good during that time), but the food has improved drastically. This is probably one of the best Chinese restaurants around the UMN campus. The dishes we got were more tailored to the spicy palette, but it was as SO GOOD. I highly recommend the green beans for a veggie dish, it was super tender and favorable. I also recommend the three chili chicken for a more sweet and spicy dish. I personally didn’t like the double cooked pork that (my friends did though!), the meat was not as tender as I expected, but the flavor was there. Overall I really enjoyed the dishes here and recommend trying this restaurant! Also while I was there, I saw that they have lunch specials (entree + boba) for a decent price, will definitely come back and try it sometime!

Food and service are outstanding! We were greeted very kindly when we arrived and our server was very attentive despite being surprisingly busy for 2:30pm. The beef rolls were fresh and light!! Soup dumplings were good but the skin was a little thicker for my preference and they went cold quickly. The braised beef with tofu skin was melt in your mouth and the texture of the tofu went well with the meal. Our favorite dish was the fried pork ribs. Soooo juicy and had the perfect amount of crisp! I was obsessed with the sauce it came with. We love how close we live and this will now be our go to spot! Also free parking lot which is always a win in Minneapolis.

Really nice service. A little loud and busy place. Tried a few appetizers- fries were interesting, but nothing amazing. Lamb noodles were quite disappointing, we sent it back and the server took it off the bill which is great, thanm you!. The fried buns with pork were difficult to eat, and not really flavorful. The soup dumplings were quite nice, but mostly because of the chili, garlic onion sauce. Dragon roll bun with pork was interesting, but once again not much flavor. Overall is it a decent place to stop by, maybe we just got wrong dishes, but I would rather stop by Legendary Spice (not the hotpot) next door.

Great Food, Great Prices, and my personal favorite - Great Service. Catered to my dietary needs and made me feel very welcomed.

The food is above average and reasonably priced. The atmosphere is friendly and comfortable. The service is wonderful. I used to work nearby many years ago & every so often we'd go to lunch there. I had a co-worker who would point out the local celebrities. It has been there for as long as I can remember, and I can't say that about many restaurants. I even remember having Christmas dinner there with my mom, one strange year. It's also a great spot for group dinners & banquets for organizations. They do serve alcohol, if that makes any difference.