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Came strictly for a nightcap, ordered cocktails and a snack. Our drinks were top tier and so were the cream cheese wontons which came with finely shredded pecorino on top, hot honey and plum sauce. They were decadent. I love a milk washed cocktail so the Noboru was perfect for me, love the clarity. Black sticky rice on a frothy old fashioned, great spin. Cool, upscale place for a fine dining experience, friendly staff, prompt service. Love the concept where a server walks around with a dumpling cart to order from while seated. Will definitely be back for a full meal. Will need a reservation.
I had low expectations as usual of fancy restaurants that do asian food, but I think it surpassed it. This is actually my second time back here this year, but my first time was so forgettable, I forgot I went until I look back at photos. We ordered different dishes this time as none of the dishes we ordered the first time had any lasting impressions. My favorite dish although sad that there was no meat in it is the dan dan Mafaldini, it was slightly spicy and I was glad it wasn't some Minnesota nice spicy. Also, I was pleasantly surprised by how thin the skin of the squid ink dumplings is, which is what I normally prefer for dumplings, the meat was juicy and it did not disintegrate upon picking up with chopsticks, all marks of a good dumpling. I liked that this time we were sat in a booth, mainly because some of the tables were too close to each other, you could reach an elbow out and touch someone else in the other table. We came for dinner and it was quite dark inside, I saw a few tables turn on their flashlights to squint at the menu. Pork belly and dessert is good, nothing special though.
What a fun & delicious experience! We came for a friend's birthday dinner and were so incredibly impressed; we want to come back and try much more of the menu! The restaurant itself is so pretty! Its low, red-toned lighting + the darker colored walls gave it a more intimate vibe, and we liked that. We started with some drinks, all of the cocktails were so delicious, but the Sacred City cocktail took the cake for us. It was light and fruit forward but still so flavorful. We also started with the fatty tuna and the cream cheese wontons. I was absolutely obsessed with the pickled plum sauce that accompanied the wontons. For dinner, we planned to split a bunch of things and our server's recommendation was spot on; there were 4 of us and they recommended that we split 3 things from the noodles & plates + charcoal bbq section of the menu. We ordered the bulgogi beef, the mapo tofu, and the crab ramyeon. All 3 of these dishes were spectacular and they all balanced each other out well. The beef was sliced thin and cooked perfectly, we paired it with the banchan and that was definitely the move. The crab ramyeon was my personal favorite; ideal ratio of noodles to sauce and the crab was so so good. All of the servers were knowledgeable, speedy, and very kind. They asked the right questions of us and helped us pick items on the menu that met our tastes best. We will be back!
Made it in before the dinner menu started, so the meal centered around a couple of dumpling orders and they didn't disappoint. The atmosphere is stylish without feeling pretentious, the music fits the space, and the service was outstanding. The server knew the menu inside and out and made choosing easy. The Shrimp & Fennel dumplings were light and fresh with a subtle fennel flavor, while the Chicken & Green Chili dumplings brought a little Serrano heat without overpowering the chicken. As simple as it seems, the side of kimchi was a standout. Bright, crisp, flavorful, and just enough heat to keep reaching for another bite. Left impressed. Looking forward to coming back for another round of dumplings and diving into the full dinner menu.
I wanted to love Minari more than I did, but it was a bit of a toss up. Don't get me wrong, the quality of their service and dishes was top notch, my favorites being the Crab Ramyeon and Szechuan ribs, but the rest of what I tried left a lot to be desired. The dumplings for example (Juicy Pork), leaned too heavily on the salty end, while the Buldak Gnocchi just tasted flat. Besides the fight that almost broke out at the restaurant, the vibes were impeccable--think moody, romantic, low lighting, elevated!
Decided to try Minari for my birthday this year. All in all, we were very impressed. The service is top-notch, as is the ambiance (both some of the best in the Twin Cities). The food is mostly good, although there is something missing still that could make this restaurant truly one of the best in the state. Still, it's a great night out, especially if you like Korean and/or Chinese food. Here's a rundown: The food: First and foremost, Minari has special menus to meet many dietary restrictions. Not just symbols on one menu, but different menus depending on your restrictions. That's amazing. We ordered off of the Dairy Free (DF) menu, which does include a lot of their dishes from the regular menu. The Szechuan Ribs were my favorite, they are exquisite. The KFC wings are good too, although they could have used a bit more sauce (I am used to Korean-style wings being pretty saucy). The pork jowl was good but did not have quite enough gojuchang flavor. The accompaniments that came with it were awesome, especially the sauces. The bonchon need some work; I would love to see more traditional bonchon, ours had a couple "fusion" type dishes that were a little too contemporary for us. The drinks: The Minari Old Fashioned was AWESOME, a great drink (and the rice cracker was great too). Highly recommend this. The service was some of the best in the metro. From entering (where the host stand will make sure you have appropriate menu(s)), to the server, who was perfectly attentive and very knowledgeable about every dish, including dietary issues, to the complimentary tea and birthday sparkling wine, I can't say enough about the service here. The only weird thing is the dim sum, I would actually just put the dim sum dishes on the menu and bring them out on demand. The ambiance was really nice, and the bathrooms were clean. The final thing I would say is that I think that Minari could benefit from making their Korean dishes a little bit more traditional...as I mentioned earlier, small touches like making the wings a bit "saucier," more gojuchang flavor on the dishes that feature it, and more traditional bonchon would all be great. Still, this is a phenomenal place to dine/drink in NE Minneapolis, and if you like Korean and Chinese food, you will not be disappointed!
Food: The boneless chicken bites were a hit. It looks/tastes like an in-house chicken ground tempura, served with a sweet & sour sauce. Sooo good! We also split a happy hour burger and each had a hand roll - they serve it fancy with a plastic sheet above the seaweed to avoid sogginess (didn't catch a pic of this but presentation was very nice!) The showstopper was the local vanilla ice cream with sesame oil (a nice twist on the olive oil on ice cream trend) and Maldon sea salt flakes. Truly such a simple yet exquisite dessert. Service: we sat at the bar and service was friendly and attentive. Our bartender/servers let us know about the happy hour and suggested a great grapefruit NA drink. Ambiance: it's a quaint and modern looking bar. Overall it's approachable but probably not great for a large group without a reservation or private party.
Had a reservation and waited 35+ minutes to sit and then they tried to seat us in the pikok lounge when the reservation was for minari. When I asked to be seated in minari the hostess asked "why we cared so much" and seemed very annoyed with us. (Again we made sure our reservations were specifically for Minari, and the lounge was extremely loud which we did not want) Very off putting start to the night and I think this made it hard to really enjoy ourselves for the duration of our time there. I think first impressions really make or break the experience and unfortunately this was not a good one. Our server was great and very helpful though which was a good change! Would get the KFC wings again those were super flavorful and crispy but probably would try all new dishes next time. The dishes were all decent but I expected them to have more flavor packed in them. Would love to go back to try the dim sum but am not sure how soon I'd go back after having such a bad start :(
Such a fun restaurant and food was great. The vibes are awesome - very packed on a Friday or Saturday night. It will be an expensive night, but that's what all Minneapolis dining restaurants are like these days.
Minari is such a vibe! The elegance and deep sultry red in the Pikok Lounge felt high end ans cozy. From the real scented candles to the gold peacock and oversized black planter with Pothos plants to the red velvet long booth seating everything felt right. We shared the Sweet Soy Korean Chicken Wings, Bluefish Tuna, Grilled Rice Cakes, and kimchi as a complementary accoutrement. For my drink, I had Chosun, which was very refreshing and citrus. The wait staff at the bar was very helpful and attentive. Definitely kept on it throughout the evening. Plus, I loved the individual bathrooms. It is really nice touch.
The vibe in Minari is very cool, my friend and I stopped by after we could not get into another nearby restaurant. Minari was busy but had space and we were seated within 10 minutes. Now I've been to Minari a second time and it was just as amazing as I remember it the first time. Everything here is good! But the wings are to tie for. Best wings in the twin cities!
Wow!! I ended up here after on a whim after a near by restaurant we had reservations at was unexpectedly closed. Since Minari is a popular spot, I was surprised to be seated immediately as a walk in group -- Our spontaneous night was made even better by the food, atmosphere, and service here! If you are visiting with a group open to sharing, I would recommend ordering a variety of options as a table and taking advantage of their dim sum menu. We started the night with a PAZU N/A Cocktail, which was light warm and packed a punch of flavor. The KFC Wings easily hit the #1 wing spot after the first bite and we considered getting another order. The flank steak was perfectly cooked, but I would have enjoyed trying more dim sum, pasta, or apps since everything was uniquely delicious! Overall an amazing experience!! I expect to be back and will be on my list of spots to show off to visitors!
I was pretty disappointed with the food, but the ambience and service is quite good. We had a very friendly server but the drink service was just a tad slow as I could see the bar directly and saw lots of drinks sitting for quite a while. The kpop drink was good, easy to drink and sweet. The only food item I really enjoyed was the jjajang toast. The bread was crispy and the sauce was delicious. I also enjoyed the beef tartare, however it was not like beef tartare at all. Instead, it resembled yukhoe which I'm sure it was made to pay homage to. I just figure it'd make more sense to name it yukhoe if that's what it's going to taste like since beef tartare isn't super saucy beef. The kfc wings were very heavily breaded and very light on the sauce. I expect Korean fried chicken to be covered in sauce but that was not the case. The dumplings were alright but it makes more sense to go to an actual dim sum restaurant as the squid ink wrapping didn't make much of an impact on the flavor of the dish. I got the scallop hand roll, not pictured, and it was tasty but I was a bit off put with the plastic between the main ingredients and the nori. The only reason to do that is to persevere freshness and keep the nori from getting soggy when the roll has been premade. If you're not able to make a fresh hand roll, I'd say just don't have them on your menu. Our dumplings tasted like they'd been out for a bit while the table next to us got visibly steaming dumplings. The dessert was also disappointing. The butter mochi was cold and grainy. Butter mochi is best served warm so I was very disappointed with the texture and quality of it. The cherry yuzu jam on top was delicious though, I'd buy a jar of that.
20 days ago
Minari ticks all the boxes: a beautiful environment, excellent service, and absolutely delicious food. Across the board is a perfect blend of classic and modern that makes for the perfect place to enjoy your evening. The space is gorgeous and combines original details with modern touches (we particularly admired the fun sconces). It's elegant and inviting. In addition to the beauty, plenty of soft surfaces keep it comfortable and keep it easy to hear your companions, even as the restaurant fills up. This restaurant makes me want to convert a room in my house into a lounge so that I can borrow the vibe and host chic gatherings. The service was absolutely great. Our server Kelsea, along with other staff members who stopped by, made for a wonderful experience. Kelsea was highly knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive. I really appreciated how communicative she was, especially about the vegetarian options. All the gold stars! The food was fantastic. In addition to a solid set of classic dishes (don't miss the japche!), Minari offers fusion-y goodness and modern twists on old favorites. For instance, a crushed cucumber banchan got its heat from horseradish. Our meal began with a welcome cup of roasted corn tea, which was quite lovely and whetted our appetite. We got the potato salad, japche, and tempura for our starters. It's hard to pick a favorite, it truly is. The japche was spot on: the flavors and textures were just what I remember from my time teaching in Seoul, and I liked that the noodles were extra-thick. The tempura was exceptional--the batter is light, the veggies tender, and the off-the-chart crunch memorable. The sesame sauce? Sublime. The potato salad was unique in a wonderful way: kewpie mayo (of course!) with miso, crunchy celery, chervil, and negi green onions. Don't miss that one, either. For my main, I got the Dan Dan madalfine: an extra-long noodle with a ruffle edge that came with sesame sauce, chili crisp, king oyster mushrooms, and baby bok choy. It was extra-delicious: I highly recommend it. The portions are quite generous, so you'll have tomorrow's dinner all ready. Dessert was another highlight. My friend ordered the Yam Roulade (I might possibly have applied a bit of peer pressure because I wanted to try it). It was very, very good: it will remind you a bit of a pumpkin spice cake, but it has a slightly firmer crumb and doesn't have the squash undertones that pumpkin desserts sometimes have. Poached pear, honeycomb, and vanilla gelato stacked on additional flavors and textures. It was really very delicious. You may be wondering why I didn't order it myself. Well, I was highly intrigued by what I did order: the dalgona miso caramel tart. (You had me at dalgona, but add miso and caramel? I could probably be lured into an unmarked van with that.) It was very delicious: balanced, unique, and rich (I had to tap out on the few bites, so I guess I have dessert handled as well). The tart itself was not too sweet, with saltiness and bitterness adding balance. The creamy whipped mascarpone helped cut the richness, and the sesame crisps added another layer of texture and flavor. The strawberry compote was absolutely joy-inducing. A final shout-out for the non-alcoholic beverage options: they were great! I got to try two of them, the chosun and the wangja. The former is a perfect summer drink: sweet-tart and refreshing, it has just a touch of heat from the gochijang honey. Think paloma's sister who went off to study art overseas and came back full of stories. The wangja was more on the bittersweet end of things and went very well as a meal-end digestif. All in all, very pleasing! Bonus points for the convenient parking lot right across the street ! read more
Came strictly for a nightcap, ordered cocktails and a snack. Our drinks were top tier and so were the cream cheese wontons which came with finely shredded pecorino on top, hot honey and plum sauce. They were decadent. I love a milk washed cocktail so the Noboru was perfect for me, love the clarity. Black sticky rice on a frothy old fashioned, great spin. Cool, upscale place for a fine dining experience, friendly staff, prompt service. Love the concept where a server walks around with a dumpling cart to order from while seated. Will definitely be back for a full meal. Will need a reservation. read more
I had low expectations as usual of fancy restaurants that do asian food, but I think it surpassed it. This is actually my second time back here this year, but my first time was so forgettable, I forgot I went until I look back at photos. We ordered different dishes this time as none of the dishes we ordered the first time had any lasting impressions. My favorite dish although sad that there was no meat in it is the dan dan Mafaldini, it was slightly spicy and I was glad it wasn't some Minnesota nice spicy. Also, I was pleasantly surprised by how thin the skin of the squid ink dumplings is, which is what I normally prefer for dumplings, the meat was juicy and it did not disintegrate upon picking up with chopsticks, all marks of a good dumpling. I liked that this time we were sat in a booth, mainly because some of the tables were too close to each other, you could reach an elbow out and touch someone else in the other table. We came for dinner and it was quite dark inside, I saw a few tables turn on their flashlights to squint at the menu. Pork belly and dessert is good, nothing special though. read more
What a fun & delicious experience! We came for a friend's birthday dinner and were so incredibly impressed; we want to come back and try much more of the menu! The restaurant itself is so pretty! Its low, red-toned lighting + the darker colored walls gave it a more intimate vibe, and we liked that. We started with some drinks, all of the cocktails were so delicious, but the Sacred City cocktail took the cake for us. It was light and fruit forward but still so flavorful. We also started with the fatty tuna and the cream cheese wontons. I was absolutely obsessed with the pickled plum sauce that accompanied the wontons. For dinner, we planned to split a bunch of things and our server's recommendation was spot on; there were 4 of us and they recommended that we split 3 things from the noodles & plates + charcoal bbq section of the menu. We ordered the bulgogi beef, the mapo tofu, and the crab ramyeon. All 3 of these dishes were spectacular and they all balanced each other out well. The beef was sliced thin and cooked perfectly, we paired it with the banchan and that was definitely the move. The crab ramyeon was my personal favorite; ideal ratio of noodles to sauce and the crab was so so good. All of the servers were knowledgeable, speedy, and very kind. They asked the right questions of us and helped us pick items on the menu that met our tastes best. We will be back! read more
Made it in before the dinner menu started, so the meal centered around a couple of dumpling orders and they didn't disappoint. The atmosphere is stylish without feeling pretentious, the music fits the space, and the service was outstanding. The server knew the menu inside and out and made choosing easy. The Shrimp & Fennel dumplings were light and fresh with a subtle fennel flavor, while the Chicken & Green Chili dumplings brought a little Serrano heat without overpowering the chicken. As simple as it seems, the side of kimchi was a standout. Bright, crisp, flavorful, and just enough heat to keep reaching for another bite. Left impressed. Looking forward to coming back for another round of dumplings and diving into the full dinner menu. read more
I wanted to love Minari more than I did, but it was a bit of a toss up. Don't get me wrong, the quality of their service and dishes was top notch, my favorites being the Crab Ramyeon and Szechuan ribs, but the rest of what I tried left a lot to be desired. The dumplings for example (Juicy Pork), leaned too heavily on the salty end, while the Buldak Gnocchi just tasted flat. Besides the fight that almost broke out at the restaurant, the vibes were impeccable--think moody, romantic, low lighting, elevated! read more
Decided to try Minari for my birthday this year. All in all, we were very impressed. The service is top-notch, as is the ambiance (both some of the best in the Twin Cities). The food is mostly good, although there is something missing still that could make this restaurant truly one of the best in the state. Still, it's a great night out, especially if you like Korean and/or Chinese food. Here's a rundown: The food: First and foremost, Minari has special menus to meet many dietary restrictions. Not just symbols on one menu, but different menus depending on your restrictions. That's amazing. We ordered off of the Dairy Free (DF) menu, which does include a lot of their dishes from the regular menu. The Szechuan Ribs were my favorite, they are exquisite. The KFC wings are good too, although they could have used a bit more sauce (I am used to Korean-style wings being pretty saucy). The pork jowl was good but did not have quite enough gojuchang flavor. The accompaniments that came with it were awesome, especially the sauces. The bonchon need some work; I would love to see more traditional bonchon, ours had a couple "fusion" type dishes that were a little too contemporary for us. The drinks: The Minari Old Fashioned was AWESOME, a great drink (and the rice cracker was great too). Highly recommend this. The service was some of the best in the metro. From entering (where the host stand will make sure you have appropriate menu(s)), to the server, who was perfectly attentive and very knowledgeable about every dish, including dietary issues, to the complimentary tea and birthday sparkling wine, I can't say enough about the service here. The only weird thing is the dim sum, I would actually just put the dim sum dishes on the menu and bring them out on demand. The ambiance was really nice, and the bathrooms were clean. The final thing I would say is that I think that Minari could benefit from making their Korean dishes a little bit more traditional...as I mentioned earlier, small touches like making the wings a bit "saucier," more gojuchang flavor on the dishes that feature it, and more traditional bonchon would all be great. Still, this is a phenomenal place to dine/drink in NE Minneapolis, and if you like Korean and Chinese food, you will not be disappointed! read more
Food: The boneless chicken bites were a hit. It looks/tastes like an in-house chicken ground tempura, served with a sweet & sour sauce. Sooo good! We also split a happy hour burger and each had a hand roll - they serve it fancy with a plastic sheet above the seaweed to avoid sogginess (didn't catch a pic of this but presentation was very nice!) The showstopper was the local vanilla ice cream with sesame oil (a nice twist on the olive oil on ice cream trend) and Maldon sea salt flakes. Truly such a simple yet exquisite dessert. Service: we sat at the bar and service was friendly and attentive. Our bartender/servers let us know about the happy hour and suggested a great grapefruit NA drink. Ambiance: it's a quaint and modern looking bar. Overall it's approachable but probably not great for a large group without a reservation or private party. read more
Had a reservation and waited 35+ minutes to sit and then they tried to seat us in the pikok lounge when the reservation was for minari. When I asked to be seated in minari the hostess asked "why we cared so much" and seemed very annoyed with us. (Again we made sure our reservations were specifically for Minari, and the lounge was extremely loud which we did not want) Very off putting start to the night and I think this made it hard to really enjoy ourselves for the duration of our time there. I think first impressions really make or break the experience and unfortunately this was not a good one. Our server was great and very helpful though which was a good change! Would get the KFC wings again those were super flavorful and crispy but probably would try all new dishes next time. The dishes were all decent but I expected them to have more flavor packed in them. Would love to go back to try the dim sum but am not sure how soon I'd go back after having such a bad start :( read more
3 months ago
Such a fun restaurant and food was great. The vibes are awesome - very packed on a Friday or Saturday night. It will be an expensive night, but that's what all Minneapolis dining restaurants are like these days. read more
Minari is such a vibe! The elegance and deep sultry red in the Pikok Lounge felt high end ans cozy. From the real scented candles to the gold peacock and oversized black planter with Pothos plants to the red velvet long booth seating everything felt right. We shared the Sweet Soy Korean Chicken Wings, Bluefish Tuna, Grilled Rice Cakes, and kimchi as a complementary accoutrement. For my drink, I had Chosun, which was very refreshing and citrus. The wait staff at the bar was very helpful and attentive. Definitely kept on it throughout the evening. Plus, I loved the individual bathrooms. It is really nice touch. read more
7 months ago
The vibe in Minari is very cool, my friend and I stopped by after we could not get into another nearby restaurant. Minari was busy but had space and we were seated within 10 minutes. Now I've been to Minari a second time and it was just as amazing as I remember it the first time. Everything here is good! But the wings are to tie for. Best wings in the twin cities! read more
Wow!! I ended up here after on a whim after a near by restaurant we had reservations at was unexpectedly closed. Since Minari is a popular spot, I was surprised to be seated immediately as a walk in group -- Our spontaneous night was made even better by the food, atmosphere, and service here! If you are visiting with a group open to sharing, I would recommend ordering a variety of options as a table and taking advantage of their dim sum menu. We started the night with a PAZU N/A Cocktail, which was light warm and packed a punch of flavor. The KFC Wings easily hit the #1 wing spot after the first bite and we considered getting another order. The flank steak was perfectly cooked, but I would have enjoyed trying more dim sum, pasta, or apps since everything was uniquely delicious! Overall an amazing experience!! I expect to be back and will be on my list of spots to show off to visitors! read more
I was pretty disappointed with the food, but the ambience and service is quite good. We had a very friendly server but the drink service was just a tad slow as I could see the bar directly and saw lots of drinks sitting for quite a while. The kpop drink was good, easy to drink and sweet. The only food item I really enjoyed was the jjajang toast. The bread was crispy and the sauce was delicious. I also enjoyed the beef tartare, however it was not like beef tartare at all. Instead, it resembled yukhoe which I'm sure it was made to pay homage to. I just figure it'd make more sense to name it yukhoe if that's what it's going to taste like since beef tartare isn't super saucy beef. The kfc wings were very heavily breaded and very light on the sauce. I expect Korean fried chicken to be covered in sauce but that was not the case. The dumplings were alright but it makes more sense to go to an actual dim sum restaurant as the squid ink wrapping didn't make much of an impact on the flavor of the dish. I got the scallop hand roll, not pictured, and it was tasty but I was a bit off put with the plastic between the main ingredients and the nori. The only reason to do that is to persevere freshness and keep the nori from getting soggy when the roll has been premade. If you're not able to make a fresh hand roll, I'd say just don't have them on your menu. Our dumplings tasted like they'd been out for a bit while the table next to us got visibly steaming dumplings. The dessert was also disappointing. The butter mochi was cold and grainy. Butter mochi is best served warm so I was very disappointed with the texture and quality of it. The cherry yuzu jam on top was delicious though, I'd buy a jar of that. read more
Got happy hour with a girl friend on Thursday night. We didn't have a reservation but we walked in at 4:45pm and didn't wait. We grabbed two seats at the bar and the bartenders came over quick! We ordered 4 drinks total, the high ball #3 (which was my fave!), the bonzi buddy, KPop, and the more you know. For food we ordered the pork ribs, shrimp toast sandwich, the grilled rice cakes and a caviar nugget. The shrimp toast was so good! It's much bigger than we were expecting but in the best way possible! The toast was so crispy but the shrimp inside was still very juicy! The caviar nugget was my next favorite. It was my first time having caviar and I felt super fancy :) the ribs were big and meaty! The sauce on them was delicious. I believe it was a gochujung based sauce. The space was very cute! Minari is attached but you couldn't hear any noise from in there. The playlist they had on hit! Great vibes all around. read more
This meal was utterly ridiculous at minari ..... in all the best ways dined with my favorite company, savored every sip of our cocktails (literally -- so good), and tried my first-ever squid ink anything. the pastas? superb. I didn't leave a single bite behind -- partly because yes, it's a little pricey... but mostly because it was that good. the ambiance, the service, the flavors... worth every penny. if Minari isn't on your 2025 bucket list yet, add it. you'll understand the second you sit down. our sips & eats in order: crab ramyeon -- my order. my personal favorite on the table. SO good. sacred city on the left -- malt gin & surprisingly delicious and light. kumiho on the right -- a bananaish delicious espresso martini. squid ink dumplings -- my first bite of squid ink and sadly won't be the last, so good. gochujang vodka rigatoni -- also delicious, with a teeny kick. dan dan mafaldini - creamy, delicious and a little heavier than the two above. read more
10 months ago
This has quickly become one of my go to spots in the city. First, the restaurant sets a nice and sophisticated vibe, which makes it perfect for many different occasions and celebrations. I've been here twice, and service was impeccable both times. The staff is very knowledgeable about the menu and are great at making suggestions. Now, the food is just great! There's not much else to say. I tried multiple dishes here, and I have no complaints about anything I tried. This is Asian fusion at the next level; every dish was super flavorful with unique character. This place is definitely a special gem. I love it! read more
11 months ago
I've now visited Minari three times in the last two months and can confidently comment on their consistency and service. The first two occasions were for dinner in the more formal dining area while the last was for drinks in the Pikok Lounge. Both spots are lively with smooth decor, dim lighting and a cozy but elegant feel. The dishes are excellent to share, with my favorite being their large pasta portions and a few of their small bites. They also have an excellent cocktail selection. The service is attentive and pleasant and there is a reason I've been back with such frequency. Small plates: - Fatty tuna: did not expect to like and loved, raw tuna is piled high on rice with little nori sheets as vehicles for consumption, flavorful and light. - Cream cheese wontons: first time around they changed by life, second time around I wondered why I loved them so much. A light dough stuffed with hot cream cheese and doused with a bed of pecorino. The plum sauce is special, but inconsistent. - Stuffed corn cakes: wow, two thick slabs of fried corn cakes stuffed with two cheeses and scallions, delectable and flavorful! - KFC wings: HUGE wings with an excellent crisp but lack of flavor, you can find better wings elsewhere (see Starling!) - Squid ink dumplings: need to eat them hot but quite good, pork and squid and shrimp are encased in a black noodle shell with a tasty sauce pooled at the bottom. - ?? Green beans: I am so sad if they have already removed these from the menu, amazing cream based sauce and nut topping I think? Pastas: - Crab Ramyeon: longer noodles in a chili butter and prawn bisque sauce - lacked crab meat but had great flavor. - Buldak Gnocci: my favorite dish, hot little gnocchi with a perfect crust are coated in a dreamy sauce with tons of shredded chicken and mozzarella cheese, huge portion and easily shared between three people. Meat: - Pork Belly: sliced off the bone with the remaining meat attached to a long bone, this was a solid bite. Would probably not order again as I think the other dishes offer more variety. Overall, there are many special small plates and the pasta portions are plentiful enough to share. You can try a bit of everything in an environment that welcomes you to stay for a cocktail or two. The Pikok lounge is just the bar side of the restaurant with its own separate menu and drinks. Similar vibes with cheaper more accessible plates. read more
1 year ago
Stopped in for the opening of the new Pikok Lounge that is attached to Minari. They have an options from Minari and also have a new menu for the space. They have a great happy hour with $10 burgers, $14 wings, and $2 off cocktails. For cocktails, we tried cocktails from their new menu and really enjoyed all of them. Of the cocktails, the everflowing cocktail was my favorite. A very unique riff on a Negroni with buckwheat shochu. For the food, we got the wings, burger, and kimichi cheese dumplings, which were all great. Burger was a little messy but one of the best happy hour burgers I've had! Wings were crispy and flavorful! The service was also great. They added some nice touches with complementary kimchi and mint truffles! Look forward to making it back! read more
Went to Minari in Minneapolis for dinner last night and had such a great time. When we walked in, I was surprised by how big and how absolutely beautiful the space was. The deep burgundy walls made it feel so warm and cozy, especially on a cold fall day. The large windows were gorgeous, and I loved being able to see into the kitchen. We were there for about two and a half hours and really enjoyed the entire dining experience. For drinks, we started with a round of cocktails. I had the Mekarushi, which was earthy and exactly what I was in the mood for. Then we split a bottle of wine and just took our time with dinner. We tried the squid ink dumplings and a vegetable dish from the dim sum cart to start, and both were really good. From the menu, we started with the Spicy Salmon Tartare. The spice was perfect, and the rice crackers gave it a great crunch. I was surprised by how many vegetables were in the dish. It wasn't bad, just different from what I expected. For mains, we shared the Crab Ramyeon and the Gwangyang Style Bulgogi, and both were incredible. The Bulgogi came with an array or sauces, but honestly it was so perfectly marinated that none of them were necessary. The portions were just enough to feel full but not stuffed. We skipped dessert this time but are already planning to go back. My husband would want me to mention that he loved the playlist, which fit the vibe perfectly: good songs, loud enough to notice but never distracting from the conversation. read more
3 months ago
Ambiance was on point. Our server was giving an attitude to us for us correcting her on pronouncing items very wrong we kept saying did you mean to say "gochujang" or "nori seaweed" or japchae noodles? She asked if I had any food allergies and I said no I want my white rice plain so when she brings it with jalapeño seeds and nori seaweed on it, I said I wanted my rice plain and she said I asked you if you have allergies I said I don't have allergies. I don't want it on them cause I don't like them. You didn't listen. Needless to say prices are way too high and we left hungry. read more
1 year ago
I went to minari back in August and I forgot to post my review, better late than never! Great ambiance, it was perfect to sit outside and stellar service from our waiter with the great Flo, his hair def had one up on Uncle Jesse... Pretty much everything Uncle Jesse recommended we tried, and we were not disappointed! Bluefin Gimbap - this is a dish I will be back for. Tuna was so fresh and there was a hint of sesame oil which I love. Crispy Rice Panzanella - what a mouth full of flavor! This was by far a table fave. Instead of crusty bread they used crispy rice. The tomatoes were beautiful. I may ask for it lightly dressed next time. Burrata - another table fave! The bread that accompanied it was a nice compliment. The stone fruit was not over powering. KFC Wings - Another table fave. They were so crispy. It's like they double fry it or something! Dan Dan Malfadini - we were excited for this one. Thought it was a little tahini heavy. I brought leftovers home and added a little chicken broth and more bok choy and it was delish. Gnocchi - another table fave. They only problem...we were so full! There was a hefty amount of cheese and shredded chicken in it. Not too spicy. Rice Cakes - By far one of the top three dishes of the nights. See my pic for what it looks like. The rice cakes are cylinder in shape and kind of chewy. All the flavors really marry well together. The shishito peppers are whole and not spicy. Very easy to pick out. Pork Jowl - No one at our table had this before so we gave it a go. The flavor was good, however we all struggled a bit with the texture. It was presented nicely and our Uncle Jesse waiter said it was a popular dish! Mapo Tofu - alright, the only downer of the night. I think it was the calamari that made it taste off, my friend thinks it was the shrimp. Overall, I'd pass on this dish unless your a diehard mapo tofu fan, Uncle Jesse described the tofu as slippery which was pretty accurate. The night was made because our server gave such thorough reviews and was so enthusiastic about the restaurant. It really does make a difference. Can't wait to go back when the menu changes next. read more
This has been on our list forever. But with a baby hard for us to get out to enjoy a good meal. Well what better time then our anniversary dinner. Started off with the uni toast 10/10- egg salad was creamy, buttery and paired perfectly with caviar best dish we had that night. Crab Ramyeon was 4/5 wish it had more heat. squid dumpling 3.5/5 gold portion size but a little salty. When restaurants ask if celebrating a special occasion and then tease dessert like a treat on the house- but it wasn't. Just FYI unsure when making a resy why they ask if you are celebrating anything special and don't provide a special service- why ask? Would recommend checking out read more
7 months ago
I celebrated my birthday dinner at Minari and it was a 10/10 experience! The server gave me and my friends, a champagne toast, and make sure everybody was accommodated! My Dan Dan noodles were exceptional, but I especially loved the Wagyu that my friend ordered. The atmosphere feels clubby and romantic at the same time :) I can't wait to go back! read more
We got the long beans (4.5/5), Dan Dan Mafaldini (4/5), and Mapo Tofu (4/5) with rice. We liked the long beans the most and would definitely get them again! The Dan Dan Mafaldini was good and had a nice peanut butter sauce; the noodles were a lot longer than what we were expecting and like pasta noodles. The Mapo Tofu was also good and had a bit of a kick to it, but the spice complimented the flavors and did not overpower them. Other members of our group tried different items, and the consensus was everything was good, but the appetizers were the best part. The service was great (4.5/5)! Our waitress was knowledgeable about the menu, and someone would explain the dish when they brought it out for the entrees. The ambiance is also very good (4.5/5); the interior of the restaurant is well decorated and has a nice atmosphere! read more
8 months ago
Food is delicious and love the experience and ambiance. My only reason for 4 stars is you're in pretty close quarters to other patrons, even by the city dining standards. It doesn't take away too much from the overall experience though. The menu is unique and tasty which is the post important part anyway, so still recommend checking it out read more
We had so much fun here! My parents, me, and my boyfriend were in town for a wedding and my parents wanted to take us out to eat. I was stressing trying to find a reasonably priced but still nice restaurant that everyone would enjoy. And this was PERFECT. The fusion concepts were so creative and everything was fun and felt like an exploration. Since we went for a sunday brunch (this was in aug 2025), they told us they'd JUST launched a new program where they were bringing dim sum dishes around in carts. Loved it. So fun. We ordered a good couple dishes seeing them carted to us. The ribs were really good and I also liked my eggs and rice a bunch. read more
The food was absolutely fantastic! The sides that came with the galbi were crafted so perfectly! The squid ink dumplings were phenomenal, would absolutely order them again. The Dan Dan noodles were really peanut butter based and creamy that seemed to overtake the other flavor profile. The noodles were so long, so also no slurp action. The mezcal cocktail was 15/10, I really really enjoyed that! The service was ok, we were early for our reservation and waited for a long while and watched other people continue to be sat for their meal in the dining room. Our food service was quick, but the waiter seemed to take a while to come around (we were hangry so took that into account too). The vibe was very cute and elegant! Really enjoyed our time here! read more
I've heard a lot of buzz about this new spot, and booked a reservation for my partner's birthday brunch to try it out!! Street parking available in the vicinity of the restaurant. A beautiful, warm interior welcomes you as you walk into this modern Asian spot. We were seated right away in a cozy booth that allowed us to look out into the hustle and bustle of dim sum carts and fellow diners! The service was lovely as you choose between delectable snacks and entrees from the menu, as well as cold and warm options from the dim sum carts. If I had a suggestion: wait until the carts come by to order your entrees because you might get filled up with dim sum cart delicacies! The food was perfection! We tried the squid ink dumplings, hashbrown, wontons, and Spam sandwiches. My favorite was the Spam sandwich, which was ooey gooey and divine! Perfectly cooked egg with salty spam atop a pillow of a bun! I can't wait to come back for dinner and more brunch dim sum! read more
11 months ago
I've now gone here three times and I feel like I can truly review this place well. First off - immaculate vibes, the vibes that cannot be beat. The drinks are so fun and unique and absolutely delish. The brunch is a must. Get reservations online. The French toast is so special, as well as their crispy potatoes, and their kimchi burger is my top three burger in the twin cities! Hands down! Also the dim sum is all fantastic - don't miss the squid ink one. So incredible. Cheers! read more
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