Yangtze Restaurant

Good: I’ve worked and lived in China for almost 20 years and had dim sum countless times including the heart of dim sum in Guangzhou, Guangdong province. The good thing is that Yangtze Restaurant’s dim sum is possibly the closest you’ll get in terms of authentic dim sum flavor in Minnesota, perhaps reaching 85% with what I’ve had in China. Next level would be in a city with a bigger Chinese community such as Chicago, NY or San Francisco. Bad: There’s unfortunately a lack of transparency with the dim sum menu in terms of pricing as there are no prices displayed. Of course, we should’ve asked since it was our first time but we did not wish to be rude and ask how much each dim sum cost. Also, it was really busy (Easter Sunday). In the end, we ended up paying a total of $270 including tip and tax for 4 adults and 1 kid (photo of receipt below for reference). That’s about $90 per person since three of us decided to split the bill. When asked for an itemized receipt, it did not show which items were ordered. Instead, dim sum is categorized as medium, large and X-large prices. In addition, our host decided to lecture us on how to fill out our dim sum order form. It was an honest mistake on our part but she didn’t have to be rude. But then again, we came on a busy Sunday and she had been dealing and yelling with customers the entire morning. Our server, a gentleman, was very nice to us however. Area(s) to improve on: Improve dim sum menu which displays prices or at least allow customers to know which are priced which. Also, improve host’s service with customers while waiting in line when it gets busy. Although not directed to us, it makes us feel uncomfortable. How would we know if the host will treat us any different? Conclusion: Next time for dim sum, Yangtze Restaurant won’t be our immediate choice because we want to try out the other places in the Twin Cities to compare.

Yangtze is hands down my favorite dim sum spot in the Minneapolis area because of the freshness and deliciousness of their offerings. I highly recommend arriving around 10 or 11 AM on weekends to avoid long wait times. Among their delectable offerings, the crab claw stands out with its irresistible crunchiness and delightful flavor. The chicken feet are moist and savory, delivering a true dim sum experience. The congee is exceptionally smooth and flavorful, a true comfort food. And don't even get me started on the baked pork buns – they are simply divine. While the space might be a bit small and crowded, the staff are impressively quick and helpful, ensuring a smooth dining experience. Yangtze is a fantastic choice for family gatherings over dim sum on weekends.

Kinda disappointed. Since this venue is a stones throw away from the hotels and Shops at West End, prices here are elevated compared to what you would pay at any other Chinese restaurant. For the price, the food wasn't worth it. They do give you a good amount of food and generous amounts of protein but the flavor was just lacking. I got the Hunan triple crown since it was recommended. Maybe I should have picked something else. I do have to give credit to the guy at the front desk for being an excellent host. He was very courteous and I noticed that he even put in the effort to remember the names of frequent patrons.

This was my first time to a proper Dim Sum meal. All the items we ordered were as tasty as I had expected. The staff was helpful in explaining how the ordering works. It's not the cheapest outing but I felt it wasn't overpriced for what we got. I'm looking forward to my next visit.

We did the dim-sum. It's been years since I've been able. I ordered it all!! Delicious!! Wish I had more pictures to share. Dishes tasted great, was hot, plenty to go around. Staff is kind. Hot tea was plentiful. Restaurant is clean.

I’ve been there twice, for dim sum, in the last two months. Both times it’s been the same two adults and one child. The first time we ordered 11 plates. The second time, 14 plates. Same pot of tea. I don’t understand how our first bill was ~$87, and the second bill was ~$123. Even taking into account the different sizes and different prices for each size, surely our extra three plates weren’t that much more? There is no itemized bill at all so you just don’t know what exactly you were charged for. Also, gratuity is automatically included. If you’re in a hurry and don’t look carefully it’s easy to miss it, because there is a big blank space asking for an additional tip. I see no reason for the receipt to be formatted this way except to mislead people into double tipping. (There are no signs on the wall or indications on the menu that a good % gratuity is automatically included.) The first time I was there I felt rushed by the crowd waiting to pay, didn’t notice the gratuity and ended up double tipping by quite a bit. The food is delicious. The actual table service is very good, servers are friendly and attentive. But the non-transparency over pricing (how did a few extra plates cost that much more?) and unstated automatic gratuity with an additional big blank space for a tip don’t sit well with me.

We always like YangTze, and is always our favorite Dimsum in MN in the past. They used to have carts push around, and be able to see the dishes. But since COVID, they took the carts away, and using the paper to place order. Besides, on our last visit, the foods is not as good as it used to be. The Shrimp Dumpling (hagao) ‘s wrapper texture is not right. It seem slimy., and also it seem like they are using the same mixture for the Spring Roll (猪肠粉). The chicken feet is not soft as old time I remembered. Anyway, food is ok, but just not as good as it used to be. Yes, the price is expensive, and they automatically add tips no matter your party size. They do not show what is the percentage of tops they charged. I just hope they put the price on the sub-category on the tab card (white card) and stated the plate size (eg, medium, large , or X-large) on the order card (yellow paper).

Best place for dim sum. And the salted egg yolk crusted baked buns are the best! So is the fried bean curd roll with shrimp and many more. Be sure to go early because the wait can be long.

Yangtze is really two restaurants in one. During the week, it is a typical (but good) Cantonese Chinese restaurant. However, on weekends, it is a dim sum restaurant. Our go-to restaurant for Dim Sum has been Mandarin Kitchen in Bloomington. However, we decided to give Yangtze a chance, and compare it to what is arguably their main competitor - Mandarin Kitchen. The biggest difference between the two is that Mandarin Kitchen uses the traditional cart system, where a variety of dim sum is presented and you say if you want the dish. Yangtze, on the other hand, uses a menu concept. You mark the dishes you want and hand it to the waitstaff. They will then deliver those dishes to you, as they are ready. The advantage of the cart system, is that you can see what you want, although you may not know what it is and can encounter a cart person with very limited English skills. The main disadvantage is that you always feel that you didn't leave room or see a specific dish that you wanted. The advantage of the menu system, is that everything is available, without having to wait for it on a cart. The disadvantage is that you will probably order way more food than you can eat. That definitely was the case for my wife and me. When the dishes pile up on the table, you wonder what you were thinking by ordering so many dishes!! Needless to say, we had lots of leftovers. Interestingly, Yangtze also has some dishes that are offered by a traveling waitperson. So in addition to all the stuff you initially ordered, you may be tempted to "sample" some of what is additionally offered, but not on the menu. For both Mandarin Kitchen and Yangtze, you want to get there BEFORE they open, so you can get a table. If not, you will wait awhile, since everyone started at the same time. I recommend getting to either place about 30 minutes before they open. Quality-wise I'd give a slight edge to Mandarin Kitchen. I think Yangtze was very good, but we slightly thought the M.K.'s quality was a bit better. Price wise, they are about the same, although perhaps Yangtze was a bit less expensive. The ambiance and service was very good too. We plan on giving it another try, but trying to limit the number of dishes we order. Pro Tip: The prices are not marked on the menu and they vary greatly. The ticket is marked when delivered, but even then the price is not marked, although dishes do vary considerably in price. I'd figure about $50 per person total, including tax and (mandatory) tip. If you want, you can consult their website for additional information about prices. You are flying blind when you order.

Yangtze is my favorite dim sum spot in the Twin Cities. We typically get there right at 10am when they open, and the service is speedy quick! You now fills out a menu by selecting each food you'd like. The restaurant fills up with lots of happy, big parties, and it's always a good time! The most amazing is the baked custard pineapple buns - like, to DIE FOR good.

I was introduced to Yangtze by a friend and her family over 7 years ago. Since then I have made repeated trips back specifically for their dim sum(Which is only on Saturdays and Sundays). We used to sit down for the experience but have opted to use their website to order ever since covid. Which is fast, accurate, and convienent. I recommend ordering earlier in the day or going right at open for dining. They get packed fast, and for a good reason to. Their food is simply just amazing. I will keep coming back always, definitely my recommended dim sum spot in the cities. Some of my favorites include their shrimp shumai, BBQ pork puffs, sesame ball, egg custard cups, sticky rice, and all types of shrimp balls. Although each time I try something new and i'm never disappointed.

Best dim sum for seafood lovers. Lots of pork-free dumplings. Highly recommend fried crab claw, shrimp shumai, fried garlic and shrimp dumpling. I've been coming here for dim sum and it is consistently delicious.

When it comes to dim sum there is not a better place imo. The service is fast and polite and the prices are not too much. The decor is your typical Asian restaurant and nothing fancy. This is always my first choice for dim sum as the food is amazing. The shrimp crab claws are always a favorite and they do it right. The sesame balls are also an amazing treat. Throw in some pork buns and shrimp dumplings and you're well on your way to an amazing time. Get there early if you can as it gets busy fast ;).

I love the dim sum here! It does get pretty busy. But the servers are nice. My favorite is the steamed bbq pork buns. Def come on an empty stomach. The parking lot is pretty small though. But it's def worth it. It does get a bit pricey the more you order. I took my grandma out to eat because she wanted their chicken feet.

In Minneapolis so I had to stop at Yangtze for lunch. No lunch menu so I ordered appetizers for lunch. Fried dumplings were good and had a good filling, the right dumpling skin and fried just right. The hot and sour is my favorite in the Twin Cities with just all the right elements (no cheating). Love the taste with the right bite to it. Egg rolls were phenomenal. Just wish they had duck sauce to go with it. Fountain soda was $2.95 (what's the deal with restaurants charging $3-$3.60 these days for water, syrup and ice). Total was $22.57. A little more than I wanted to spend for lunch but it least the food was very good.

We ordered takeout from Yangtze tonight as we are trying to find a go to local spot. I placed my order 30 min before arriving. It said I would get an email when my order was received & updates but no email came. I decided to show up & risk it. Thankfully once I told them I was there they had my order ready in a short few minutes. Overall it was good. Nothing special. The lo mein sadly had zero flavor. The beef dish was delicious & the chicken was standard. I wouldn't say they blew me away but I also would go back. I would like to dine in to see the service. There were a decent amount of people eating inside as well as to go orders. They are located in a strip mall like area with a decent parking lot for easy access.

Decent place for dim sum in the Twin Cities. I was amazed there was no wait on a Sunday at noon for 4 people, not to sure what that says about the place. They didn't have carts, that was a bit disappointing. You have a menu and you make off the dim sum items you want. They had all the basics, dumplings, buns, chicken feet, etc. I found myself wishing for more, like roasted duck and shrimp, while not traditional dim sum, most places have it. Service was fast, and they're friendly. I'd go somewhere else for dim sum before coming here again, but it's a nice alternative to the busier places in the Twin Cities.

I've sampled Chinese cuisine across the USA and even in China, and it's interesting how this cuisine often adapts to local tastes, sometimes straying from its original flavors. However, this unassuming spot breaks the mold--it's a true gem for authentic Chinese food lovers. Tucked away as a hole-in-the-wall, this restaurant offers dumplings that are simply to die for, but there's a catch--they're only available on Saturdays and Sundays until 2:00 pm. Don't go by the look of the place that's simple, Everything they serve is incredibly authentic, making it the go-to spot for anyone craving true Chinese flavors in the Twin Cities. The service is quick, and you'll appreciate the complimentary tea to cleanse your palate. Their menu is extensive, offering everything from dumplings and crab claws to chicken feet and even Mango Jello. I make it a point to visit at least once a month. The food isn't overly hot or spicy, but it's packed with flavor. For those who crave a bit more heat, they offer sauces that let you kick it up a notch.

This place was hopping on a Saturday night! I stopped in for to go and ordered directly with the man at the register. You can order online, but I chose to order in person and they were very quick. Many people were getting to go orders and the restaurant was full. This seems to be a go to spot for amazing Chinese food. The chicken skewers were super tasty and enough to share. The shrimp toast was meh. Egg drop soup was tasty, but they do not serve it with any type of crispy noodles as I am familiar and other parts of the US. If I lived in this area, it would be a go to. In the same parking lot as the Doubletree Park place. Enjoy!

We came here for dim sum on a Saturday morning. First time ever having dim sum and we were pleased with the experience overall. It was very busy and kind of loud, had to wait a bit longer for the final item we ordered. Ended up just taking it home because it took so long to come out. I suggest looking at the dim sum menu online ahead of time to make a sort of game plan, there are so many options!

My international friend from China advocated for Yangtze and said "allnof the international students agree this place is the most authentic." So, we had to go! We got there around 11am, and, I was surprised that we barely had to wait! The service was great. They dont come around with carts, but they do come around withvtrays of food to choose from - in addition to having a menu you can order dim sum from. All of the food came out piping hot and delicious!

Gurl, this place is friggin awesome! Dumplings = bomb. EFY = bomb. If I'm in the area, I'm goin. I've tried other things and they're all dank. Busy AF. It's worth the trip. Seriously, I wish the shrimp were bigger in the patties, they used to be. I'm sure they're trying to keep costs down but I'd pay more

Absolutely the worst experience imaginable! Do not come here if you actually want to eat or expect even a sliver of customer service. We waited two hours and didn't even get to eat because they completely forgot our order, and then told us that most of what we wanted was sold out! Not a single apology. First, when we arrived, we registered our name and were told it would be a 25-minute wait. Fine. But it ended up being over an hour. We tried to be efficient, selected everything we wanted in advance, and handed the order to the waiter as soon as we were seated. After half an hour sitting in the dining room with zero attention, they finally came over--only to say they had "forgotten" our order and didn't mark our table. By now it was almost two o'clock, and half of what we'd ordered was no longer even available because morning tea was ending! Not once did anyone check on us during the wait. Not once did anyone apologize. We spent three hours getting here and waiting around, only to be treated like we were invisible. Terrible experience. They couldn't care less about their customers, and it shows.

Fun and authentic great service. I would recommend it adults and children. Chicken feet!

Make sure to check your order This restaurant will not give you enough white rice with your meal This place is not cheap and when you order your meal it comes with white rice and they give you the smallest amount of rice I support this place a lot and everyone we have to complain about the rice amount

Great local spot for Chinese of your liking. Very classic and old school in its decor and menu offerings so if you're looking to be impressed by ambiance or creative food options, this ain't your spot. I really enjoyed the very minimalist but delicious cream cheese wontons and the sesame chicken was also great. My husband said the Kung Pao Chicken lacked a bit of flavor and spice. Love the side of rice served family style with the meal. Service was prompt to start but lacked a little bit of follow up so took awhile after our food was delivered to request some spicy mustard. We'll order from here again when we're craving some greasy Chinese!

Yangtze is hands down my favorite dim sum spot in the Minneapolis area because of the freshness and deliciousness of their offerings. I highly recommend arriving around 10 or 11 AM on weekends to avoid long wait times. Among their delectable offerings, the crab claw stands out with its irresistible crunchiness and delightful flavor. The chicken feet are moist and savory, delivering a true dim sum experience. The congee is exceptionally smooth and flavorful, a true comfort food. And don't even get me started on the baked pork buns - they are simply divine. While the space might be a bit small and crowded, the staff are impressively quick and helpful, ensuring a smooth dining experience. Yangtze is a fantastic choice for family gatherings over dim sum on weekends.

I get the drill. Christmas Eve at a Chinese Restaurant - it's busy. So, we ordered at 4:30pm, being told we could pick our food up in 1 to 1.5 hours. We arrived at 6pm ... and waited. At 7pm, politely asked about our order. "I'll go check" was the answer, without asking my name or number, so that wasn't going anywhere. a waste. A few minutes later, when the first server didn't come back, asked another person at the counter if I could check on my order ... same thing. I finally cornered the first server, forced him to write down my name and number and respectfully asked him to look for my order - another guy named Jim (Been waiting for over 2 hours) asked the same as he was walking to the kitchen. The server reappears about 15 minutes later, announcing over the crowd, "Orders for Jim and Mike ready soon." Jim yells back, "How soon?", the server then yells back, "I don't know, maybe 30 - 45 minutes." It's Christmas Eve, there's 40-50 people waiting (No dining in - just to go orders. The woman behind me said she walked in, placed an order at 4:30pm, paid with a generous tip ... and that she was still waiting. Another woman then said she placed an online order at 11am for a 5:30 pickup. It's nearly 7:30pm by this time. Christmas Eve was ruined, I'm frustrated. They were either lying to the hundreds of customers who waited hours longer than they were told or they ar just extremely poor managers. If they do this, what corners are they cutting when they cook? Yangtze has lost my business forever - horrible, horrible experience.

Terrible food, overpriced ! Do not go there, dim sum is a scam, double tipped scam, and way over priced dim-sum. Bland food! Poor service! It's a Scam how they operate the dim-sum menu. Do NOT go here! You will feel ripped off with the dim-sum menu! Barely edible food. Not spiced well

Dim Sum selections had good flavor and freshly hot. The fried dumplings (football) needed more filling. It was filled mostly with hot air. Sauce on the beef noodle dish was good. Not too overpowering. Shu mai was good. Preferred the chicken over the pork. Pork spareribs would have been better without the velveting texturing process.

I will always recommend this restaurant for Dim Sum and buns - so delicious! Make sure you arrive 10-15mins early if you want a seat right away, this place fills up fast even though it's a hidden gem. We love the pork buns, pineapple buns, coconut buns & steamed buns. We often eat more buns than dim sum, but the dim sum is also great! I love how we get tea at the table, it's a nice way to wake up and eat "brunch" on the weekends. This is a very popular place, so expect it to be super busy, but the staff is always fast and super nice. There are a few different rooms for dining so while it is a smaller place, it is spread out. The lighting is dim, but that doesn't bother us since it's usually 10am after we rolled out of bed on a Sunday. They offer take out, so if you would like to avoid the crowd you have that as an option as well! We just love coming here & there is plenty of parking if that was a concern. *if you're new, you will write down the number of items you want on the orange sheet shown in the first photo & they will also bring other options around as you eat.

We could barely walk out after this lunch at Yangtze in St Louis park! Everything we tried was absolutely delicious and the salted egg custard bun was mouth watering! Parking is super easy to find but highly recommend getting there as soon as they open. They run out of most things by 1'ish and their menu is way too yummy to miss out on

First time trying this place for dim sum. Have always been to mandarin kitchen but due to long wait and bad service there wanted to give another place a try. Came here on a raining Saturday around noon and we only had to wait about 15-20 minutes to get a table for 4 which isn't bad. The place is small and waiting area is even smaller. Here you order on a sheet and they bring the dishes out instead of going around on carts (my favorite type of dim sum place since you get to see what you eat first). Although, once in awhile they do walk around with some dishes on trays that are not on the menu. Down side is they give you a paper sheet with list of dishes but there's no picture so unless you kind of know what it is, you don't know what it is. The names were super simple and some doesn't even match up to what they are. Not much of description of what it is. So we did end up ordering the wrong stuff. Who would have know steamed rolls are called shrimp noodles here? They're not the same. Bad menu style. At least have a laminated menu with photos especially for first timers. 1/5. Food came out pretty fast 4/5. The portions and size of some dishes are smaller than other places I've been to. Inflation at its best. Some tasted like frozen meals, some are good. My favorite was the crab stick. I like dipping my dim sum in sauce. Surprisingly they don't have sriracha here lol. Is it still on semi backorder? Not sure. Thought it was weird. But their chili oil is spicy. It's always weird that some of their stuff didn't come with sauce like their eggroll. Just came by itself not even with sweet and sour sauce. Service, there were probably 2 waiters walking around cleaning tables and water service. More we're bringing our food and bring food around. One of the waiters seemed out of it. He forgot our sauce so had to ask the other one. If you want faster dim sum service with ok price. This might be the place. For 4 people we spend $120. Service fee is included like most places. However, for $30 a person we definitely weren't full lol but content. Fill up on tea since they charge you for it anyways. Will probably be back for convenient :) and hopefully try other stuff. When in doubt, If you don't know what the item is, ask.

I'm surprised I never wrote a review for Yangtze. Better late than never :) This is my favorite dim sum place in Minnesota. Mandarin Kitchen has been a classic but it has since been topped by Yangtze. Dim sum occurs during weekends and begins at 10 AM. Pro tip - the restaurant opens its doors at 940 AM so we have been doing this to get dibs on seating and also fresh dim sum. Prior to the pandemic, there were the carts moving around the restaurants but now they have went to a menu model with you ordering the dishes with a pencil. This takes some of the fun out of this food experience but definitely makes the experience more efficient and optimized. Ordering off the menu guarantees the dishes you want and also you can have it come as part of "Round 1" or "Round 2" so you can perfect the timing of the dishes. Yangtze is a staple in the Twin Cities and one of my favorite things to do on a weekend morning before starting the day. Cheers

Best place for dim sum. And the salted egg yolk crusted baked buns are the best! So is the fried bean curd roll with shrimp. Just don't order shark fin dumpling because I'm Sure that's not Authentic.

Being that it was Christmas morning, surprised that this place was open. We called other places to see if they were serving dim sum today and this was the only place that said yes until 2 p.m. but the restaurant itself doesn't close until 10 at night. As soon as you walk in, you'll see their various previous awards for City's Best 2010-2011, etc. The restaurant was particularly buzzing today, families meeting each other up for Christmas brunch and lots of people buying take out, each walking out with stacks of styrofoam containers in plastic Thank You bags. When you're seated, you're given a green sheet with dim sum favorites and a pen where you mark R1 and R2, which I found out later stands for Round 1 and 2, respectively. We ordered the usual dishes enough for one round only: shrimp noodle, shrimp & chive dumpling, fried shrimp balls, shrimp siu mai and the ubiquitous chicken feet. We stayed away from any pork dishes like spareribs or pork dumplings but I did miss the pork siu mai that I always get. All of the dishes were great and reminded us of the Chinese dim sum restaurants we always go to in Los Angeles. The chicken feet were perfectly seasoned with five spice and the texture was distinctly gelatinous, which leaves you wanting more. My other favorite was the fried shrimp ball. It was perfectly bouncy and surprisingly still hot in the center from the fry, long after the server already placed the dish on our table. I was particularly tickled by the fact that the shrimp and chive dumplings were shaped like bite-sized fishes. This dish was also were flavorful. The condiments I would say are better than some other places I've been to in other cities. The Chinese hot mustard was extra spicy and hits your nose like it should. The restaurant's hot chili oil also had the perfect spiciness although you wouldn't think that because it didn't have a lot of chili seeds that you normally see in some places. One party sitting behind us were seated but left shortly after. I'm assuming because they didn't find the service was all that great because all the servers bypassed them to tend to other tables. A piece of advice for diners going into any Chinese restaurant--be strong and assertive when placing your orders and be prepared to be snubbed because of all the buzz.

We were a little skeptical going in. Very simple dining room with your typical zodiac placemats. The taste of the iced tap water was not nice. Might be a good idea to invest in some type of water filter. we quickly opted for the oolong tea. Service was fast even though only one staff member, although the restaurant was not very busy. It was an older crowd that I think mostly were regulars. Prices were very reasonable, and to be honest the food was pretty good. Egg foo young was delicious, as was the beef and vegetable chow fun. We also tried the won ton soup and hot and hot and sour soup as well. Both were good but the hot and sour was exceptional. One critical area I tend to judge Chinese restaurants is the level of saltiness in the food. I give high marks to Yangtze for not overdoing it. All the vegetables that were in the food we're very fresh tasting. Although I have to say the amount of vegetables was very minimal along with lots of meat. My guess is that's why the regulars like it and keep coming back?

This place is a lil ways out for me but I would drive extra to avoid having to wait at Mandarin Kitchens crowded waiting area. The dim sum is very good and worth the drive. Yangtze is not your traditional dim sum place where they have steam carts they push around, instead you place your own order and everything is made fresh. We ordered a lot of stuff and everything was delicious. This will be my go to spot for dim sum now.

Very mediocre 1960's style Chinese food. If you are under the age of 75, go somewhere else.

I love Dim Sum. And have been told by several Yelp Elites to try Yangtze for years. Finally gave it a try. I was left completely dumbfounded. It was busy and I was told it would be about 30 minutes. Unfortunately, it was 50 min to get a table. No carts here so you Oder on a checklist. Ordered shrimp, dumpling, shrimp shumai, shark fin dumpling, steamed spareribs, and sticky rice. Waited for 30 minutes more to receive first item... The shrimp dumpling looked fantastic. Unfortunately, that's where it ended. They were devoid of flavor. Shark Fin and Shrimp Shu Mai as well. The only way to impart any flavor was to add soy sauce. In 18+ years of enjoying Dim Sum, I have never used soy sauce! The sticky rice and Lotus leaf might have been a saving grace, except it was served lukewarm at best . The steamed spare ribs came out and looked like a gelatinous beige lump of something. I took zero enjoyment in writing this review. I was so looking forward to having fantastic dim sum, and unfortunately, that simply not the case here at Yangtze.

I can't speak to the glowing reviews of their Saturday dim sum. Seems like that would definitely be worth a try. But we went for supper. We decided on sharing a group of appetizers. The bbq ribs were so tough we couldn't manage them. The shrimp toast came as a deep fried shrimp roll, mostly breading. And you would think if they are going to bury a shrimp in there they would at least remove the crusty tail section so you're not surprised when it ends up in your mouth. We ordered fresh spring rolls which were fried. I guess we should have asked in advance. The only thing that saved the meal were the steamed dumplings (pot stickers) which weren't exceptional but as good as you'd expect from a place like Yangtze. The service was adequate. They must do a robust take out business because of all the tables they have only four had customers on this particular night.

I've been going here since I was a little girl but haven't gone back for many years. Decided to try it this past weekend and the food and service was just as wonderful as before. The only thing that went wrong was the shrink dumpling and sui mai was heavy on the white pepper and the radish cake was really soft and sticky. Otherwise everything else tasted delicious! I would definitely come back because there isn't as much msg as mandarin kitchen! Parking lot does get really busy during the weekends and the wait was about 10-15 mins for a group of 10 which was surprisingly short, but I was later told they're usually not as busy right before Christmas.

The second best dim sum place in Minneapolis. Our favorite is Mandarin Kitchen. The place is small and crowded during weekends. The dim sum menu is a bit limited.

Great food, came out hot. Had the szechuan cabbage soup and Szechuan sliced lamb leg. Tasty! Nice people too

If you're tired of chain restaurants and looking for some solid authentic food and right to the point service - this is the spot! I am always interested in cream cheese wontons, vegetable lo mein or sesame chicken and it's exactly as I was hoping. The interior and decor is old school and nothing fancy but makes me think of my childhood restaurants we used to visit. Next time you're not sure what to have - try Yangtze!

Tbh I was pretty worried about coming here after reading in some reviews that they hide their prices, but my friend invited me and I decided to go. Yes the servers are busy, but one server was kind enough to explain how to estimate the prices (the chinese broccoli is special, the fried shrimp ball is XL, the seafood is generally L, the pork is M, and there are very few S's) and after that I felt more comfortable. The food was all very very good and I got full after sharing around 12 dishes with 2 other friends. My only complaint would be that the sesame ball didn't have more filling but I would totally order it again.

This restaurant was next to our hotel. Sesame shrimp, steamed dumplings and sesame beef, all amazing! Super friendly and efficient service.

Solid dim sum! I especially enjoyed the congee, the pork dumpling, and the turnip cake. I thought the soup dumplings could have been better, but I still liked them. Service for dim sum is in the traditional a la carte style.

We went there for weekend brunch dimsum and the wait was maybe around 20-30 mins for our group of three. We did have to wait outside since the waiting area is small so just keep that in mind on colder days. For the actual dimsum, you fill out a sheet for your orders so we weren't sure what some of the items were. Overall, we did really like their dimsum items. Faves were the hargow (shrimp dumplings), shumai, shrimp noodle dumplings, steamed pork buns and the fried scallion. The sticky rice was ok but I've had better in other places!

The Twin Cities has a number of excellent, authentic Chinese (Szechuan) restaurants that can compete with anything in New York, San Francisco or Los Angeles/San Gabriel Valley. But, strangely, it has few good Americanized Chinese food restaurants. Enter Yangtze, tucked away in a strip mall within a strip mall, within a parking lot, hidden behind a hotel, next to a highway. Yes, it's hard to find, and it's great. I got the "veg spring rolls" ($5 for two) and loved them: they're huge, filling, fried and tasty without being excessively oily or starchy. The "broccoli sauted in garlic sauce" ($12.50) had good flavor, though the sauce congealed into a cornstarch ooze. By contrast, the "dried, crispy and juicy string beans" ($12) stayed light and liquid and tasted great. For tofu dishes, I loved the savory "salted pepper tofu" ($15) which consists of fried tofu cubes with bell pepper and onion. I'm sure this dish would be even better fresh in-person (it lost oomph as a carryout dish). The "bean curd family style" ($12.50) has a deeply umami sauce with big chunks of tofu and bell pepper. I loved it. Both dishes are vegan and wonderful. Lastly, the "noodles with sesame paste" ($9.25) had a wonderfully nutty sauce that's addictive. Get this dish. For a strange one-off, get the "pancake" ($0.45) which is not scallion pancake, but rather a light tortilla (what you'd get with a moo shu dish) that I found oddly satisfying and a superior alternative to rice. My only gripe is that Yangtze is expensive for its portion sizes. That said, it's one of only two Americanized Chinese restaurants I readily enjoy (the other is Hunan Restaurant in Bloomington, which is equally as good, but 15% cheaper).

Great weekend dim sum! Feels like quite a traditional place, some servers only speak Chinese too. Portions are pretty generous and big - for example the steamed bean curd was quite large and they had 4 pieces of Shu Mai and Shrimp dumplings. During weekend dim sum time it has a very bustling vibe

The food is excellent. Old school Chinese. Good portions. This is a little far from my house but it is our go to Chinese restaurant.

Great dim sum choice in the area! The prices are fair and the service is attentive. In terms of MN, this place is probably top 3 best dim sum places- the other one that is highly esteemed is just way too expensive though. Authentic flavors, good variety, and attentive staff. We will probably be regulars when we have a dim sum craving since this place is extremely close. A big parking lot is available so need to worry about parking- easy and peezy lemon squeezy and yummy in your tummy

I ordered carry out from here twice during my trip. I tried the chicken fried rice, beef fried rice, chicken skewers, beef lo mein, egg tarts, pineapple buns, custard buns, shrimp dumplings, sesame noodles, and chicken pad thai. The only thing I did not like was the pad thai, bland. The sesame noodles were a little heavy on the peanut butter but they were still ok.

The food is very good and service . The ambiance is vey nice . Have recommended to family and friends and got back very positive feedback .

We did takeout- tangerine beef, eggplant, cream cheese wontons, egg rolls, and chicken in black bean sauce. Loved how fast it was ready- I placed the order online and left work, was ready (with a smile!) in 15 minutes. Everything was good, a couple things were great. We loved the chicken in black bean sauce and the tangerine beef was quite good too, though it's impossible to stay crisp when doing fried takeout. The egg rolls were so-so, would skip next time. Mother in law loved everything, thought the eggplant had good flavor but texturally wasn't my favorite.

Picked up an order for dim sum (because COVID will not ruin this beloved Cantonese tradition) and Yangtze made it easy, safe and rather effortless. Their website is quirky - as in it wouldn't load properly each time I tried, so I called and they actually texted me a picture of the dim sum menu. I was told it could take 25-40 mins if I placed an order in advance, just depended on how busy they were. I called Saturday morning 10:30 and my order was ready in 20 mins! Parking was a breeze (which never happens) due to covid. There was a steady line for pickup - great to see business is still good for them - and indoor seating was rather busy as well. 10 items clocked in at $45 which is a really good deal. I'm impressed the staff packed everything nice and snug into 3 styrofoam boxes. Knowing how efficient and easy it was to order dim sum to go, I plan to do this more!