Evergreen Chinese Restaurant
(612) 871-6801
2424 Nicollet Ave
Minneapolis,
MN
55404
44.9587
-93.278
Neighborhoods: Powderhorn, Whittier
What People Are Saying About Evergreen Chinese Restaurant
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The Scene
Finally, true Taiwanese cuisine has arrived in the twin towns. Evergreen is attracting crowds not for its ambience, but rather for its incredible, affordable eats. The sterile cafe, tucked away in a basement, is minimally decorated. But once seated at one of the simple tables, diners will find themselves charmed by owner Frank Hwang--he runs the front of the house, while his wife Connie cooks. He'll suggest dishes that will keep you smiling throughout dinner.
The Food
The mouthwatering menu, a mix of Chinese basics and Taiwanese dishes, offers something for everyone: carnivores, herbivores, spice-lovers and kids. Start with a basket of staff-recommended steamed buns or delicately wrapped, meat-filled dumplings. Flavorful specialties include tender Mongolian beef with crisp green onion, tangy sesame chicken and spicy Mandarin shrimp or scallops tossed with vegetables in a rich, smooth sauce. Noodle dishes are nicely prepared, if a little bland, but the Taiwanese-style stir-fry is aromatic and delicious.
User Reviews
sweetgirl173
February 26, 2009
I had brought a friend here to do a school project on ethnic dining. When we got there the layout of the place is somewhat like a school cafeteria. The food was great, it had wonderful flavor. They had a WIDE variety of food for anybodies liking. Some reviews said they over charged their credit card. My bill was 16.38 and in my pending transactions they charged me 20.38. I talked to a lady who owns a restaurant who said some companies will charge 20% or more until the charge clears. So I watched my account and the next day it went through for 16.38, so I WAS NOT overcharged. I just wanted people to know before they thought this place was a rip off.
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completelyunexpected
February 17, 2009
It's so often that service suffers at family run restaurants that are always busy, but definitely not the case this time. The food has always been great, and service is excellent as well. The parking situation in back s very tricky though. Evidently 2430 is the lot you CANNOT park in (that's the child care lot). You'll have to pay a $250 tow if you park there at any time (evidently). We were one of several victims wondering where our vehicles were after the meal... although after a few calls are in the process of getting in resolved out of court for a refund. We were there after hours and on a Saturday so no child care was going on. IMPORTANT! If you're parking in the back, only the 7 (or so) diagonal spots with the sign in front for 2424 only are for Evergreen parking. Where the "2424" is painted on the ground is NOT.
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hage0269
February 07, 2009
Good spot for takeout. The food is fantastic and inexpensive. The Eat Street location is a little...run down and has minimal off-street parking.
read full reviewThe Details on Evergreen Chinese Restaurant
Know Before You Go:
There are several vegetarian dishes, along with imitation beef, chicken, pork and seafood. All vegetarian dishes are cooked in separate woks.
The Extras:
There's no liquor or dessert, but Azia is only a couple blocks south and offers both until 2am.
Save Time:
This spot is great for takeout--call in your order, then pick it up on your way home from work.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Family-Friendly Dining, Cheap Eats
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
No
