Counter-serve chain eatery offering a menu of contemporary Asian dishes.

As a young girl growing up in Canton, China, Leeann’s parents inspired her interest in cooking. Her father, a grocer, introduced her to a wide array of vegetables, proteins, sauces and spices; while at mealtime, her mother demonstrated the subtle Chinese art of creating delicious and attractive dishes balancing food textures, color and flavor.

Guided by her understanding of local tastes, and a desire to share her recipes with others, Leeann opened her first restaurant in Minneapolis in 1980. People instantly embraced Leeann’s innovative concept and her signature Chinese cuisine.

Today, Leeann’s concept has grown to 50-plus locations and continues to passionately serve the highest quality product that the brand was built upon over 35 years ago.