I visited yesterday, March 20, and thought both the food and service were excellent. I had the egg rolls (since they were recommended by these ratings sites), as well as the spring rolls and madras chicken (also recommended). All were delicious, fresh ingredients and beautifully presented. And the owner/chef came around to make sure diners were happy with their food.

I ordered Vegetable Samosas and Vegetable Chow Fun to-go, placing my order online. I was really put off by the attitude of the employee who rang up my order when I picked it up. She was snotty and not at all friendly.The food itself was good. The samosas were really tasty and the mint dipping sauce was refreshing and spicy all at once. While both items tasted good, the price was a bit high for the portion size. The chow fun only had 2 pieces of broccoli, a couple slivers of carrot and a few pea pods - very disappointing for a $12 entree. You can get a lot more for a lesser price at The Lotus - and it's just as tasty while the staff are super friendly.If you don't mind an inflated bill, it's a tasty place to eat. I'm not in a hurry to return.

Dishonest and rude owner! I bought a groupon, used it within its stipulations, and the owner at the end refused to honor it! I ended up paying full price (I'm not the type to walk out without paying even when I am in the right) but I do feel the need to warn people that this place is NOT one that operates in integrity! The food tasted good, but I have a sour taste in my mouth from being treated rudely and being cheated! The owner is really foolish, as I would have returned regularly to this place and they could have made a lot of money from me (and my friends!) over the years. But their shortsidedness and greed makes them lose out.

Chin Dian is one of my favorite places to grab lunch. I don't think there's a thing on their menu that I've tried and not liked. The only reason I give it four stars instead of five is because it's a little pricey, but not too over the top.My favorite dish is the Vietnamese Noodle Salad with tofu or mock duck, the generous bowl always comes packed full of super crunch bean sprouts, lettuce, and chilled rice noodles and an ample amount of whatever topping you choose. Add Chin Dian's secret sauce and you've got a filling and healthy lunch.One of the more decadent treats I indulge in is the shrimp toast from the appetizer menu. Shrimp baked into chewy slices of bread, battered and fried with a drizzling of sweet sauce and a sprinkling of green onion.The owners are always friendly and remember the regulars by name. Chindian is also in the Bite Squad network, so if your craving it on a cold night, it's just a click away!Bonus: Chank artwork in pretty pastels on the outside of the building!

I like Chin Dian. It was a little gem that my old boss introduced me to. It's right by my work, and I would probably frequent if I had an unlimited lunch budget. (It's not spendy, but you know, dining out during lunch...)It's an interesting mix of cultures fused together - so you can have Vietnamese Noodle Salad and your dining partner can have a curry based meal. I found the service to be fine and the food to be really quick.Chin Dian also sells at Metro State and at the Renaissance Faire, so they are involved in the community. Nina also sells her sauces at Lunds.Really cute spot, the people I've introduced it to have enjoyed it. Worth a try!Yelp 100 - #3

I love this place. Many vegetarian entrees. Their mock dock and tofu is very good. Check out their on-line menu--is is well done and quick. I typically order on-line and pick-up at their restaurant. Please indicate your spice level.

Caveat: My review is based solely on take-out experience."There is a little bit of Chinese in every Indian" - Mahesh K.Growing up in India, I had the privilege of eating some of the most delicious "Indo-Chinese dishes" from street corner food trucks to classy, upscale restaurants in Hyderabad and Bangalore. Believe me the blend of Indian and Chinese cuisine is great what with distinct flavors and tastes. Indo-Chinese is surely one of my favorite cuisines in the world.Chin Dian Cafe is born out of the owners' diverse ethnicities - Vietnamese, Chinese, Indian and Malaysian. The diversity clearly shows in their recipes.I had heard about Chin Dian from a friend almost a year ago. I finally got a chance to order take-out from Chin Dian last night. The order included Cream Cheese Wontons, Chin Dian Fried Rice with Paneer minus Egg and Chin Dian Manchurian with Paneer. The order was ready within 15 minutes of placing and neatly packaged. The prices were just about right for the quantity/portion size. The food was warm enough even after a 10 minute drive back home. Everything tasted very good with the right amount of spice and flavor. The Paneer was well cooked and the gravy was excellent. Cream cheese wontons were on par with the ones you get at Jasmine 26. The fried rice was exactly how I imagined it to be, close to my Indian taste buds.The restaurant is located off the beaten path on E Hennepin in NE. When I walked in to pick up my order, I noticed the small red booths by windows and the kitchen right up front at the entrance. The smells reminded me of my days in India, eating Chinese Fried Rice and Gobi Manchurian at street corner food trucks.

Been here several times and never disappointed. Having a gluten allergy they are very accommodating and have items listed on there menu to take the guess work out. Friendly staff and lot's of great dishes. I love the blend of Asian and Malaysian flavors.

I should have known something was up when I realized it was called a cafe. They have the basics yet like Emeril says, everything is kicked up a notch. Nothing really is normal, which is a pleasant break since there are so many Chinese restaurants, and as good as they are and you will expect a familiar flavor. John is a great waiter and was very helpful for this first timer. I started with shrimp toast. Shrimp fried on small full slices of artisan bread, not the usual squares and generously drizzled with a sweet mustard sauce. We got the moo goo gai pan, kung pao chicken, and house fried rice. As different tasting as it gets, almost weird. But when you eat out so often, a unique fusion "cafe" is more than welcome.

I ordered their Tilapia gingered scallops. The tilapia wasnt really my favorite. it was a bit over cooked. But the sauce had good flavor. We ordered the spring roll appetizee. Kinda odd the sauce is ladelled over the top of a spring roll.

This is my favorite Asian restaurant in the Twin Cities. Having recently returned from a trip to Hong Kong I can say that the chow fun is very authentic and actually better than the chow fun I had in Hong Kong. The beef Asian noodle salad is ...?

I can not say enough about this little shop. It's just a small, family owned, FANTASTIC restaurant. In my particular opinion, it has some of the BEST food in town! I try to stop once or twice, per week, for the Pork Hoagie (OH MY! ...?

The water is fine; turns out water city-wide was funky for a couple of weeks. Todays dish was Tofu Chow Mai Fun and it was very good. The dumplings fine as usual. ...?

ChinDian has the best Asian Food in Minneapolis. A small friendly cafe, close to Dinkytown and the NE Arts Scene. Chef Nina Wong and her husband, Thomas Gnanapragasam, have a created a unique blend of foods that celebrates the Chinese ...?

I found out about this place on 'buy the change', walked in and fell-in-love! Food: 5 stars Service: 5 stars Price: 5 starts ( perfect for someone on a budget - $10 - $15 a person ) Serving size: insane! I recommend the Nasi Lemak (sp? ...?

Had an enjoyable authentic Malaysian Food for lunch in a clean and pleasant environment with my wife and 2 kids. Owners and staff welcomed us and made us feel very at home. We had authetic kway teow goreng and nasi lemak. ...?

I ate here on Monday afternoon and it was wonderful. Had the garlic chicken and the pork chow fun. Both were excellent. The chow fun was ordered second to hottest and it was FIREY. My eyes were watering, nose running, mouth burning...I ...?

Found out from this place from a person I bought my chairs from. They changed their name from East River to Chin Dian. Great food, very friendly. I work by there so I have tried all the places around and have to say this and Zakia are my favorite places in this radius. I have not had a bad meal there yet. Call ahead if you are in a rush, they make everything right after you order so takes 10ish minutes to get the food, not bad.?

With the number of good reviews and in desperate need of finding some good food close to my house, I decided to give it a try. I didn't go for anything special: General Tso's chicken, egg rolls, and cream cheease wontons. I find the General Tso's to be boring, soggy, and very greasy. I asked for the General Tso's to be "extra spicy" and instead it tastes incredibly salty and, even compared to "midwestern flavor" I cannot taste even a hint of spiciness.The egg rolls were much the same. Not only that, but for the cost ($19) the portion was quite small. The wontons were average at best. Find somewhere else to eat...?

The Chicken Chow Mai Fun is so freaking delicious! Whenever I crave this dish, I head down Hennepin and stop in for a sit-down meal or take out. The food arrives relatively fast and the service is great. Nina, the owner, usually stops by to chat and is very friendly. I've tried other dishes here (good, but nothing tops the Chow Mai Fun) with friends and have had good experiences. Definitely recommend this place for a good ,local, ethnic meal.?