Chino Latino
(612) 824-7878
2916 Hennepin Ave S
Minneapolis,
MN
55408
44.9491
-93.2984
Neighborhoods: Uptown, Calhoun Isles
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In Short
The decor is accented by tropical touches--dramatic candles, rustic wood and rainbow-colored chopsticks. Cusines of the tropics are served family style to hip urbanites looking for mates or to unwind. As the night moves on, the space becomes more bar than restaurant, but the full menu hangs out until close. Popular dishes include the Lamma Island salty squid--crispy fried calamari with peppers and onions--and the vegetarian Weed Eater maki sushi plate.
User Reviews
pollysigh
June 28, 2009
Four of us ate here last night. The food and service were very good. This little review, however, will be devoted to the absurd and inexcusable cacophony. We've been to many loud restaurants in the TC, but this is the prizewinner in that dubious category. I watched the wait staff cope with it by bending over close to diners in an attempt to hear them. We even had one of the better, sound-wise, tables near the front, yet we spent the entire (otherwise enjoyable) meal yelling at each other. I'd like to know if some study has been done which establishes a positive correlation between decibel level and revenue, or between decible level and a "good time". Do restaurant consultants recommend this? If they do, it must be with the confidence that they won't have to eat in such places. I have no doubt this pervasive problem doesn't bother many people, although I'd certainly like to know how they communicate. This is a nationwide problem - not equal in importance to, say, American health care or Pentagon expenditures - but serious enough for anyone who likes dining at fine food establishments but also likes to converse and not be concerned about being deaf at a later age. For god's sake, this isn't a rock concert! It's just a restaurant. Surely, some soundproofing measures would reduce neither income nor the perception of enjoyment.
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giancarlocan
June 05, 2009
I went with some friends and had a good time, unfortunately, the service was pretty poor. The food was okay, but the drinks were WAY too overpriced.
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CSMobileUser
March 09, 2009
Mediocre food, indifferent service, " NYC 'Asia de Cuba' wannabe" way past its prime (if it ever had one). Save your money and your time.
read full reviewThe Details on Chino Latino
Where to Sit:
Feeling flirty? Sit at the big Congregation Table with complete strangers. You never know who you might meet.
What to Drink:
Signature "Hot Zone cocktails" like the cheekily named Kama Sutra Mama come topped with little umbrellas and plastic animals.
Know Before You Go:
Before you order, ask about entree size. Certain items are enormous--enough to feed three or four people.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Late Night Dining, Celeb Hangout, Date Spot, Brunch, People Watching, Group Dining, Happy Hour, Bar Scene
Cuisine:
Latin American, Pan-Asian & Pacific Rim, Dim Sum, Asian, Caribbean, Sushi, Mexican
Smoking Permitted:
Yes
