Leeann Chin

Leeann Chin is a restaurant franchise founded by an incredible woman named... wait for it... Leann Chin. She immigrated to America with her family in the 1950s after growing up in China. She not only reared five children but ran a sewing company while wowing customers with her culinary prowess. In 1980, she decided to put her culinary abilities to use and founded a restaurant. Leeann Chin now has a large number of sites, mostly in the Midwest.

The quality of the cuisine and the kindness of the waitstaff are cited as reasons why devoted customers come time and time again to this Chinese business. Stick to the chicken meals like Sweet & Sour Chicken, Peking Chicken, Grilled Bourbon Chicken, and Lemon Chicken, which are all above average. The Firecracker Tofu entrée by Leeann Chin is also delicious. It's made using tofu stir-fried with Mongolian sauce. It's rather hot, but if you can take it, you'll enjoy it.

Founded: 1980
Headquarters: Bloomington, Minnesota, United States
Website: https://www.leeannchin.com/