The Hummingbirds Kitchen

Some of the best food in all of Bozeman is at the Hummingbirds kitchen. Homemade, traditional, and historical meals prepared by chef Linda. Absolutely amazing

This is a gem of Bozeman and I am so happy that I was able to get a spot at the popup dinner. My advice is plan ahead and reach out to secure a spot for a popup dinner. Chef Linda makes the best Chinese food in Bozeman but she can also hold her own against the other Chinese restaurants in other bigger cities. Bozeman is lucky to have her. The menu was Shanghainese and I was familiar with all the dishes on the menu. She didn’t disappoint at all. It was a 10 course meal and you will leave with a happy full tummy. The meal started out with a sliced tofu and arugula “salad”. Seasoning was simple but just hit right. The sesame oil added depth and then you get hit with some peppery notes. The tofu gave some texture to the flavor party. My other favorites of the meal were the scallion ginger chicken, red cooked pork belly and the pan fried pork buns. The scallion ginger chicken was tender and juicy with all the pops of herby freshness from the sauce. I could have eaten the whole plate but it was family style so… The pan fried pork buns were juicy and the skin leaned thicker. Even with the thicker skin on the bun, it was still fluffy and had a nice crisp to them. The pork filling had all kinds of layers of flavor from the ginger, scallion and soy sauce. Now the red cooked pork belly is one of my favorite things. It’s a reminder of home and childhood. This one was a tad sweeter than I am use to but still so scrumptious. I had to control myself to not eat the whole bowl. The cubes porky goodness was an art. Each piece had layers of fat and meat. The meat itself was tender and the fat just melted in your mouth. It coated every orifice of your mouth with hints of sweet savory piggy juices. I am drooling just at the thought of it. The dish is like a hug from grandma that smothers you with kisses as well. It was an excellent meal that was balanced and you could taste all the love she put into each dish. To say I was satisfied is an understatement, I left elated. It was a trip to the happy memories of childhood. Thank you, Chef Linda and team.