Ho Ting Restaurant Menu

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  • Lee B.

    Busy for lunch but can't imagine why. Somewhat sub par buffet. Guess it is just a good location.

    (3)
  • Patrick T.

    Tasty! Small buffet but worth it. Cons: they don't keep the food stocked very well. Feel like you have to fight the other patrons when they bring food out.

    (4)
  • Seppuk U.

    LOL. Reading the reviews in this section is an exercise in comedy. Maybe people need to understand something. You're not on the West coast, you're not on the East coast, this is Minnesota. YEAH! A place not known for its huge Chinese population. So stop saying if this place was in Cali blah blah blah. If this was New York blah blah blah. Its not. People reading this review string for this restaurant want to know about this restaurant, not how great you think NY Chinese is. We don't care, at least I don't. This place, Ho Ting, compares favorably to any place in the Twin Cities metro area for Americanized Chinese food. The lunch buffet is small but you will not find a better value for your dollar anywhere. The service is spotty, the only person that speaks English is the younger guy with glasses. The older lady speaks basic English, enough to take your order. Its a mom and pop shop as far as I can tell. And while spotty, tell me any other small Chinese joint where you get service that is great and I'll pinch you so you wake up. Service isn't great, but then its not great at any place I've been here. Deal with it. The food is good. It is affordable. If you live or work in the area this place is a homerun for lunch. If you're looking for trendy or fine dining, move on.

    (4)
  • Adam W.

    I do have a thing for the Asian buffet. The buffet is not fine dining, nor is it necessarily first tier "authentic." At its best, though, the buffet offers a chance to eat fresh hot food at a price point close to the fast food chains. And that's why I have a thing for the Asian Buffet. The thing I like most about this particular buffet is the friendly staff--I'm always greeting with a smile when I show up here. The buffet itself is small but of quality. You won't see the the unusual items but what's here is solid. I also appreciate that the buffet is replenished regularly, so you don't get the dreaded steam table slide to slow death. OK!

    (4)
  • Khawla N.

    Been here with friends a couple of times, and got some take outs too. It was satisfying, and the portions are huge.

    (4)
  • Alexander V.

    Stopped by for lunch today. I had the Hunan Chicken and the Kung Pao Chicken, extra spicy. Should not have ordered it extra spicy. They doused the top with chili garlic sauce instead of using more chili peppers while cooking it. This completely messed up the flavor profile of both dishes. The guy working the front was nice and pleasant to speak with. The food came fast. They get an extra star for those two things. Very average establishment in an area devoid of this type of cuisine. Will go back if I ever have a craving for generic Chinese.

    (3)
  • Tiffany L.

    Had the lunch buffet originally with the intentions of just getting take out. This place does not deliver! I walked in the place and seriously looked like a tiny takeout joint with about 8-9 mini tables crammed together and spotted the small buffet station to the back. for $7.99 you get the buffet which does not include a drink. They had a descent variety white rice, multiple chicken, beef dishes, cream cheese wontons, egg rolls, fried chicken wings, and egg drop soup. I really enjoyed the beef dishes had a lot of flavor and veggies! I did find the egg rolls to be very disappointing they were fresh and crispy but did not have a ton of flavor and filled with cabbage and veggies barely any meat. Service was also quick to refill empty trays, and clear tables/plates especially with just one employee really working the cashier/bus boy etc.

    (3)
  • Sarah U.

    typical take out not for me, but maybe bc most of the choices aren't authentic

    (2)
  • Matt G.

    I love Every-Ting about Ho Ting! I get takeout from here once or twice a month, and have even stopped in for the lunch buffet. Its not a very big place so it is usually pretty full for lunch. Not a huge selection on the buffet but its worth the price. My takeout orders have always been made fresh and on time. I've never had a screw up with my order. I agree with Wes, best Chinese food in Eagan.

    (5)
  • Bree B.

    I got an order for pick up. I like to try different Chinese restaurants beef fried rice because it is my favorite. I live there beef fried rice, it's the best I've had in a long time! I will definatly go back! When I went in there the time was on point. The gentlemen at the front desk was pleasant.

    (5)
  • Wes S.

    I take out from HoTing often, two or three times a month. The food is very good. It's consistant. The price is ok. It's the best Chinese food I've found in Eagan. I would recommend it if you're looking for some decent chinese food. Sorry, I am not a long review writer!

    (5)
  • Jeff S.

    I have only stopped here once at Lunch. Tiny little Buffet, poor choices. Other people there seems to like it. But I saw nothing that looked edible. Ordered off the menu - it was OK but not worth a trip back.

    (1)
  • Angie K.

    I tried Ho Ting for the first time today. I ordered take out fried rice and egg rolls. The food was great! I will definitely go back and try some other items on the menu.

    (5)
  • Michele R.

    I have yet to have a bad meal from Ho Ting. The food is consistently tasty, well cooked, flavorful - best of all, it's not over-priced either. The Crystal Shrimp is amazing! Additionally, they will make a food to order for you. For example, I love Tangerine Shrimp, it's not on the menu though. However, the staff will always accommodate my request and make it. Our entire family loves going here.

    (4)
  • Ericka G.

    The food here is always good (never had the buffet), but the service always is lacking. I highly recommend take out. We ate in on this latest trip. The flickering over head light was a constant annoyance. The lighting was all yellow and sickly... it reminded me of a bad movie. We were 1 of 2 tables yet the only guy working the front/tables took ~13 minutes to come over... but like i said, we enjoy the food itself. Take out is definitely the better option.

    (3)
  • Jerry P.

    I guess many come for the buffet. That just isn't my thing anymore. There was a time when I staggered out of the Tropicana casino, barely able to walk after stuffing myself silly at their massive, diverse and decadent buffet. But, quality does not equate to quantity. Our bodies need only a certain amount of the right food. Even more so, I would rather enjoy some really good food instead of gorging on filler. The first visit here was for the mushu pork. Filled with crunchy chunks of broccoli, bamboo shoots, mushrooms, and some slivers of succulent pork. It was a quantum leap up from the "buffet" I ate at the Kentucky Fried Chicken the other day - which I knew better than to order on the basis of the cashiers recommendation. True, the food isn't in the same class as what you would find in New York, San Francisco, or the San Gabriel Valley. Just the same, it is an infinitely better meal than one you will find at a typical Panda Express. My second visit was for the Singapore style rice noodles. This was a delicious dish that was pleasantly mild, with a nice bite of the peppery bits sprinkled about. Again, I wouldn't dare say this is world class Chinese dining. Then again, I had little in terms of expectations for perfectly serviceable Chinese in Minnesota. And if you think this place is cramped, you haven't eaten in a New York Chinese eatery - where you will share a cramped table with people you didn't know until you ended up at the same table. Relatively speaking, this joint is spacious ;) For the money and in consideration of the nice folks who run this place, not to mention the nice change of pace it offers from the boring path of corporate food service, Ho-Ting rates as a good bet. The prices are very reasonable for made to order food, and the portions are large enough to serve as two meals. What more can you ask for?

    (4)
  • Adam B.

    Ordered the egg drop soup and Kung Po chicken. I was really hungry so I ate the Ho-Ting.

    (5)
  • Joanna V.

    Ho Ting is the best, My children and I love it. The food is always good, fresh and plentiful. The cram cheese puffs are the best in the Twin Cities. Who cares if the place is little, It makes it feel like my own neighborhood place.

    (4)
  • Bruce W.

    I stopped in for dinner last night. Had Hunan beef/chicken/shrimp combo and hot/sour soup. I thought it was excellent and just polished off the leftovers for lunch in my hotel. Service was friendly after a brief "warming up" period (I think I looked like a derelict after spending the day on airplanes). Decor is simple but clean. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a tasty meal and not worried about a romantic setting.

    (4)
  • Cualeng V.

    **This review is based on a take-out order, usually which I find to be a very small factor in how a restaurant should be reviewed, but I wanted to chime in anyhow** So after reading several reviews of Ho Ting from fellow Yelpers, I decided to order the Singapore Rice Noodles for lunch take-out. The restaurant is a little tiny, with the counter no more than 3-4 feet from the door, albeit slightly to the right. The gentleman at the register quickly took my order, processed my payment, and I waited for about 10 minutes before my order was ready. In the interim, I didn't ask for water or anything, but at the same time, I wasn't offered any either. =] The noodles themselves were pretty good, (I got wide rice noodles) coated with a thin layer of yellow curry powder and sautéed with medium-sized shrimp, julienne BBQ pork, bell peppers and bean sprouts. The shrimp were okay if a little small, and it tasted like the BBQ pork may have been left over from a main dish featuring it, slightly dried out. The price of the dish was decent, but you usually have to remember that at most Asian restaurants, the dishes are meant to be shared, unless you get the lunch or dinner specials. Needless to say, I had a lot left over, enough to make it another meal - for dinner or lunch the next day. I think Ho Ting is a nice lunch spot if you're in the mood for Chinese - you could get in, get out, and back to work within 30-45 minutes. It's one of the few choices for Chinese in the Pilot Knob/Yankee Doodle area, and fits its niche just fine. If you're in the area, give it a whirl, but I probably wouldn't make my way out here from anywhere farther than about 10 minutes away.

    (2)
  • Tina D.

    Everytime I tell someone to get the Singapore Noodle dish that is made with a lightly spiced yelow curry, pork, shrimp and your choice of wide or thin noodles, they become instant fans! They also have yummy cream cheese puffs and tangerine chicken. I wouldn't recommend the buffet. Get take-out as the atmosphere is lacking. Yum!

    (4)
  • James R.

    Take out order. Chicken was dry to the point of being inedible.

    (2)
  • Stacy L.

    We generally get take out and the food is pretty good. We get some of the chef's specials and a noodle dish. Their customer service can be lacking at times, the other day they put me on hold for over 5 minutes.

    (3)

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Opening Hours

  • Mon :11:00 am - 9:00pm
  • Mon : 11:00 am - 9:00pm

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : No
    Delivery : No
    Take-out : Yes
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Good For : Lunch
    Parking : Private Lot
    Bike Parking : Yes
    Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
    Good for Kids : Yes
    Good for Groups : No
    Attire : Casual
    Ambience : Divey, Casual
    Noise Level : Quiet
    Alcohol : No
    Outdoor Seating : No
    Wi-Fi : No
    Has TV : No
    Waiter Service : Yes
    Caters : No

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Chinese Cuisine

The popularity of Chinese food in America can be adjudicated by the appearance of China Town in many major cities in the United State of America. The popular trend of ordering or opting for Chinese take away food isn't unknown in America. Chinese take away food comes to rescue when you're too tired from work or too exhausted to cook. No one can resist the temptation of eating spicy noodles, shrimp, chicken, beef or pork cooked in the sweet and spicy sauce. The cooking method of authentic Chinese food is a lot different compared to what is served in America.

Generally, Chinese use dark meat small bones and organs to cook dishes but this changes when you are eating American-Chinese fusion food prepared using white boneless meat cooked with broccoli, carrots and onions. Back in China, the food is less spicy and oily as they favor steaming and braising method for cooking the most popular dishes. So, if you have a taste for authentic Chinese food, then try finding a real Chinese restaurant in the city. You can also try the most popular fusion Chinese food like Pecking Duck, Chicken Feet, Hot Pot, Shrimp Dumpling Soup, Mapo Tofu, Wontons, Chop Suey, Egg Rolls and not to forget Fortune Cookies.

There are not many restaurants in America serving authentic Chinese food. A little research on Restaurant Listings directory can help you locate the best Chinese restaurants in the city. Chinese cuisine is continuously evolving, and you can find a variety of dishes categorized as the food for lactose intolerant, gluten intolerant, vegan, vegetarian, and diabetic friendly. So, if you have a group of friends with different taste patterns, save the hassle and visit the nearest Chinese restaurant in your city.

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