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We came here as a group of 4. The ambiance was lovely, dim light with large windows. The service was really great. My only only only complaint preventing 5 stars is that as a group of 4, the table we were seated on was not accommodating of all that we ordered. We litterally were spilling items off the table to try to make room, this table seemed more suited for two people rather than 4. However, the food was incredible, will definitely be back. Top plate: Boneless Galbi Bottom bowl: Buldak Gnocchi Middle: Assorted Banchan Drink (served in wine glasses): Bottle of chilled Heiwa Shuzou "Aka Kid" Red Rice Sake. Drink (right side): Chosun, non-alcoholic cocktail Dumplings (green): Shrimp & Fennel Dumplings (black): Squid Ink
This was the best meal we have had in a while- literally everything we tried was fabulous! Can't pick a favorite because everything was so delicious! The restaurant actually has a separate bar area and then the main dining room with an open kitchen. There are lovely large windows and high ceilings in the main room, which was much bigger than I expected from the outside. We started off with cocktails and then switched to wine with dinner. Our server was very knowledgeable and gave great descriptions and recommendations. We knew we wanted dim sum to start, so we ordered it off the menu instead of waiting for the cart to come around. I was surprised at how big the portions were! You could absolutely share with 4 people or create a meal from just the dim sum. Again, everything was amazing. We tried the squid ink dumplings, long beans (green beans) and fatty tuna. yum yum. For dinner we ordered the Buldak Gnochi (gochujang braised chicken, scallions and mozzarella) and the Mapo Tofu with egg tofu. They were outstanding, and with the appetizers we ordered, we both took 1/2-1/3d portions of our dinner home to eat for lunch the next day. We appreciated that our leftovers were boxed for us in the kitchen and nicely labeled! For dessert we had the miso caramel torte. The price for the quality of food was great. I can't wait to go back here and try more items!
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.
Best restaurant I've been doing in a while! The food is super flavorful, the atmosphere is so vibrant and mysterious and cool vibes. Everything we ate on the menu was incredibly succulent. The server was knowledgeable. Everything was great. Finding parking was hard 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!
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 !
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.
Absolutely amazing 5 star experience here. Beautiful moody lighting that makes a a great romantic dinner spot. We were celebrating our wedding anniversary and the staff took great care of us. We started with a few cocktails (the Minari old fashion was super smooth) and light apps. I thought the dim sum and dumpling menu had a lot of variety and they even come around with dim sum items on a little cart during the busier dining hours. We took our server's recommendation and got the long beans (green beans), juicy pork dumplings, and wontons with hot honey and plum sauce. Absolutely delicious. I kind of wish the long beans came hot, but it was still great as a cold dish. The wontons came with freshly shredded pecorino cheese on top, so extra cheese, and the plum sauce added a nice little touch of fruit. Dumplings were juicy and had an amazing flavor. For mains, we got the pork jowl and their in-house made gnocchi-- both recommended to us. Don't sleep on the pork jowl! So soft (not at all chewy) and delicious. The gnocchi was a banger too and packed a punch of flavor. We were absolutely blown away by all the food we tried and I know we will be back soon!
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.
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.
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 :(
Reviews are largely positive. Diners praise the attentive and knowledgeable service, stylish and inviting ambiance, and creative and flavorful dishes. Cocktails also receive positive attention.
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Such a cute restaurant, they did a great job redoing the place. Service was excellent! We never even had empty water glasses because they were so good. The dim sum service was so cool, love when food is brought to be instantly! The options were great, we went with the meatballs and the squid ink dumplings. Guys, these were amazing! I think next time I would come and just order dim sum for the whole meal. I would tell them to keep the cart coming back to keep eating them. For the mains, I was honestly disappointed. I got the dam dam noodle dish. It just didn't do anything for me, I didn't really like the flavor. The more I eat it the more I disliked it. Everyone else loved their meals so I think mine was just a dud. I will be coming back to try new things though, and to eat more squid ink dumplings! read more
2 years ago
My father-in-law and his wife went to Minari right after it opened and immediately made reservations to return with my husband and I in tow. The dim red lighting is a nice vibe, my only real atmosphere complaint is that the chairs don't have backs which makes it difficult to get comfortable or stay upright after eating the entire restaurant. Our server was genuinely the highlight of our night. She not only remembered our dining partners from their previous visit, she was able to compare some dishes back to their past meals as well such as the changes in the bulgogi. Her timing was impeccable, both comedic and in service pace. She was extremely knowledgeable about each dish as well as the cocktails, both alcoholic and NA. So, huge shout out to our server (Amy? Anna? I'm so sorry I'm terrible with names) and sorry we had you box up all of the sauces we had! Into the food - I could write an entire essay with all of the dishes we got but I will stick with the highlights and the lowlights of the evening. We immediately snagged some jelly noodles and spicy beans, both of which were fine but nothing to write home about. The roe dip with potato chips was also tasty, and beautifully presented, but it felt a bit lazy. We got four steamed treats from the cart - shrimp, eggplant, and duck foie gras dumplings; and the meatballs. Everything was tasty but average, the only real standout for me was the eggplant dumpling (oh my god the spices and the texture are not what I expected in the best way possible). Now onto the highlights (aka almost everything else we ate): I left little reviews under each image so I didn't drone on here but the crab pasta was the entree winner, it was so rich without feeling heavy and the thai basil was a beautiful compliment. If you take away anything from this review, let it be to ORDER ALL OF THE ACCOUTREMENTS. The glazed potatoes were my favorite bite of the entire night, I wish I could order a bowl full. My husband ordered the Korean Fried Chicken which had a flavoring that didn't really mesh with my pallate but the chicken was SO juicy and everyone else enjoyed. After an entire night of sitting next to the kitchen, watching all of the dishes come out, I was so excited for dessert. But alas, we were so full from eating our body weights that we had to wait until next time. Overall, service was 5 stars, food was 4.5, and the atmosphere was a 4 - add in good company and it easily rounds up to a 5 star dinner for me. read more
1 year ago
The menu is so unique and the options were wonderful. It's great if you're with a group that's willing to share a bunch so you can try different things. They have anything from tuna dishes to dumplings, cheese rangoons, pasta, grilled bbq options, and more. Delicious all the way around! Great service too. read more
2 years ago
Do yourself a favor and book brunch at Minari right now. Drop everything, grab some friends, and prepare to order every single thing on the menu. We went with a group, and it was nothing short of angelic. The cold brew coffee with cola and sticky rice syrup? Absolutely delightful. The mochi bun biscuit and pineapple bun? Little pillows of heaven. The BLT bibimbap? A full-on flavor explosion. And let's talk about the dim sum carts quietly weaving through the space--this was the most pleasant, magical thing I've ever experienced. With the dreamy atmosphere, sweet and attentive servers, and the creative, whimsical food it's an absolute experience. read more
2 years ago
Finally scored a reservation for this place and it was well worth it! Vibes and service were both immaculate. The food was great as well -- we got the toro ssam bap and spot prawn muchim to start, fried chicken and pork jowl for our mains, and squid ink and duck + foie gras dim sum to finish. The apps and mains were really good, but I wouldn't recommend the dim sum (they were a bit dry and overly salty). Parking is street only. read more
4 months ago
2 years ago
The ambience and service at Minari were fantastic. The dining room is a dark and cozy with comfortable chairs and thoughtful lighting. Our waitress was very attentive and helpful throughout the meal. The idea of nighttime dim sum was fun, but the dumplings didn't strike me as anything special. My favorite dishes were from the main menu - the mapo tofu and the corn cakes were excellent. Next time, I'd probably try more of the entrees instead of getting so much dim sum. read more
7 months ago
I really wanted to like this place. We were so excited to try it! We arrived exactly at 8:45 for our reservation and were told to wait while they finished up with our table. Fine. But we stood awkwardly by the bar for nearly 20 minutes without being approached or filled in on what was going on once. When we finally went to the host ourselves, she seemed almost bothered by the ask and just told us in a sense to order something at the bar while we wait. A manager came over shortly after and said essentially the same thing. Still 10 minutes after, at no point during any of this was there an apology, or any offer to comp something, especially given we were there celebrating and no one had even thought to ask what we wanted to do. The restaurant was closing in an hour at this point and you could sense it from the servers and honestly from the food quality that followed. I am a server myself in fine dining so I know that when something goes wrong at the host stand it usually gets communicated to the server so they can make the experience right and a little more special for the guest. There was no vibe of that sort here. Another 5 or 6 minutes before we even got water, and our server made no mention of the fact that it was nearly 35 minutes past when we had showed up. We went with most of her recommendations. The corn scallion cakes were the best thing we had. Everything else, the KFC wings, chicken truffle dumplings, bulgogi, and dan dan noodles, was generally pretty underwhelming. The flavors felt one dimensional across the board. The dan dan noodles just tasted like chili crisp without much else flavor profile going on. The chicken truffle dumplings were the highest price point on the dim sum menu and came out doughy, dry, and dense, and you couldn't even taste the truffle, which is supposed to be the whole point of the elevated price point. We sat with empty cocktails for over 15 minutes waiting to be serviced and I just kept sensing this general nonchalance from the staff, like there was no interest in making the night feel special or personalized which I am a stickler for. There was generally nothing to make up for the negative experience we had right off the bat. If the food had been incredible I could have let the service stuff go, but at this luxury of price points you need both. The drink menu is genuinely great though, mocktails included, even if the portions run small. read more
1 year ago
I love Minari and recommend every chance I get. I live out of town but have been there twice. The food and service have been amazing! Try the Bulgogi and the Squid Ink Dumplings! read more
2 years ago
What an experience! This place is a must visit if you love east Asian cuisine with worldly influence and flavor. We visited via a reservation and our host and server were amazing. Once you sit down, they invite you into the experience of the meal with Kimchi and sweet corn tea. The tea really gives Midwest flare, and I found myself really enjoying the earthy sweetness it had to offer. The ambiance gave local eatery but elevated with deep reds, large windows, and foliage about the space. We ordered an array of items for our meal including Squid Ink Dumplings, Spring Vegetable Tempura, Crab Ramyeon and Boneless Galbi. They also had a Crudo on the menu that came with strawberries and if you are looking for a true comfort sidestep, absolutely get it! Everything was tasty and I appreciated that the Galbi came with various sauces that ranged from herbal to spicey. The Crab Ramyeon was creamy like an Italian pasta yet looked like ramen, 10/10. There was not a single thing I didn't enjoy and the only thing I would change is the ability to have more room in my stomach so that I could have also sampled dessert. read more
8 months ago
1 year ago
Minari is THAT restaurant. Visited for my last birthday and it was everything I was hoping for, so trendy and beautiful. Food was great, portions were pretty decent and my steak was tender and tasty. Definitely recommend the ricotta rigatoni. Came with a big group so made a reservation (definitely recommend because it gets busy!). Our server was very helpful with the menu and everything came out so fast! Love! read more
As soon as I heard about Minari opening and reservations being taken a month before opening, I made one. I was beyond excited to eat here. Finally a place that does dim sum at night!!! Firstly, the restaurant is very dark and sultry. I love the vibe and look of the interior. The decor is gorgeous and perfect for date night or an intimate celebration dinner. We were greeted kindly and seated immediately. When we sat, they gave us complimentary corn tea and a small dish of kimchi. Both were very good and a nice little start to the night. Our first dish was off the cart and it was the salmon roe & burrata. I would give it a 8.5/10. I loved the taste of the green sauce on the bottom. This dish was great. The next dish we tried was the oysters! They were very fresh and i loved the sauce options they came with 9/10. The bluefin tuna gimbap was GREAT. The fish was so fresh and i loved the slight crunch on top9/10. The poached scallops were delicious. I was expecting them to be a little bit larger but they were buttery and perfectly cooked8/10. We got shrimp shumai also off the cart and i thought they were plump, full of umami and pretty tasty but i didn't think they were mind blowing 7/10. Chili oil or hot mustard would be nice to have with them! We had the crab ramyeon and the crab pieces in it were sweet and delicious. However the dish had a slight bitter taste to it that i wasn't crazy about 6/10. Our last savory dish was the pork belly and it was pretty good. For the price i wish we would've been given more. It was perfectly cooked though 8/10! The green sauce it comes with was AMAZING. Lastly we got their yam dessert and it was one of the best things we had all night. Not too sweet, some crunch, great ice cream on top, 10/10. Overall our meal was delicious. I can't wait to see what other dishes they end up selling! We spent around $150 which i felt was fair for the amount of food, ambience and service! read more
8 months ago
Great burger! Double wagu smash cheeseburger. It had amazing flavor and a super soft sesame bun. Wonderful menu and atmosphere. read more
10 months ago
-Atmosphere and service 5/5 -Tuna gimbap 5/5 -Salmon tartare 5/5 -Squid ink dumplings 4/5 Not sure what squid ink is supposed to taste like, but this just tasted like a normal dumpling. Maybe it's just hype because it's got color. -KFC wings 3/5 Huge, meaty wings. The crunch was perfection. However, it tasted like nothing. We had to ask for more sauce and chili oil. Worst part is we only got one flat and the rest were drummies, lol but I won't die over it. -Crab ramyeon 4/5 Not sure if the sauce contains tomato, but this dish reminded me of lobster bisque; if you like that kind of flavor combo, this might be for you. I don't. -Wagyu Zabuton 0/5 GROSS. Definitely not worth $68. It was chewy, hard, and poorly seasoned. My boyfriend said it was the worst wagyu he's ever had out of many. I spit mine out because I couldn't chew it through. It was the only dish we didn't finish eating. -The caramel tart thing 4/5 I honestly don't know which part of the dessert was caramel.. it's literally chocoate? I'm still confused, but it was really good. If the berry sauce wasn't salty, it would've been perfection. read more
The food and service was amazing! Came here with my significant other to surprise them with a dim sum restaurant for dinner. The atmosphere was amazing and the service was excellent. We told our server that the persimmon salad was bitter and she took it off our check with no problem! Dim sum options was amazing! My personal favorite was the duck foie gras dumpling (not pictured because we devoured it so quickly). It was so juicy and plump and probably the best dumpling I've ever had, easily. My partner's favorite was the beef tartar that had persimmons in it! It was very good with sweet and savory notes. The duck was also perfectly cooked! The portion sizes were good, not too big and not too small where we were able to try many dishes there and be comfortably full by the end. Highly recommend this restaurant if you want good food with the unique dim sum for dinner experience! read more
Northeast Minneapolis's restaurant scene is more popping than ever with the arrival of Korean influenced, dim sum restaurant Minari! This fills the gaping hole of nonexistent dim sum places in Minneapolis. The dining room is spacious, dark and moody with super friendly servers. There's a main menu with shareable plates and then a dim sum menu that encompasses different dim sum plates that are wheeled around in carts throughout the course of the meal- a see it before you eat it kind of deal. Overall I appreciated the fusion of traditional korean influences with other cuisines. The bluefin tuna kimbap was definitely my favorite with the savory tuna on top + the eggplant tempura with its warm, nutty sauce to accompany it. Don't skip the dessert if you love chocolate like I do! read more
2 years ago
This place was amazing. I saw insta posts from food influencers and was like YES must try! We originally had a reservation for two but later changed it and brought my sister and her husband and I'm SO glad we did because not only is the food on the main menu amazing, they cruise around with trolleys full of dim sum (dumplings and other funky small plates). We shared everything so we were able to try more. The short rib and bulgogi steak were cooked to perfection. The crab ramen was creamy and delicious. The dumplings were all unique and good (loved the Pearl meatball!!), the jelly noodle was super interesting. The bluefin tuna gimbap was a favorite. Nothing we had was bad. Our waitress was attentive and knew the menu very well. There was plenty of options for my gluten free sister to eat. We lucked out that we got a corner table so it was well lit and quiet but the main room was loud but had a great vibe! The bar looked cute and fun to hang at also! We will definitely be back for more! read more
4 months ago
1 year ago
Came here for Valentine's Day this year! Such a fun unique spot. We started with a drink at the bar and then were seated in the dining room, in what seemed to be a room you could maybe rent out for private dining. We loved many of the things we got and were pleasantly surprised. The porcupine balls and the jelly noodles were the best. We were a little bummed out when we realized that the lettuce wraps offered were huge leafs and we felt that was not needed to order. read more
2 years ago
Amazing food, loved the ambiance, can't wait to go back! Must get: Dan Dan Mafaldini Cream Cheese Frittelle (not pictured) Beef Tartare (half pictured.... We dove in) Squid dumplings Bluefin tuna gimbap (not pictured) Some other items we had but not pictured: Fried Wontons Poached Scallops Monkfish Liver (so fresh!) We didn't get the burrata and I definitely regret that! Very affordable night out for the quality of food! Service was good. Enjoyed the dim sum carts! read more
1 year ago
11 months ago
The inside of Minari is beautiful, we were greeted and quickly brought to our table. We were welcomed with a shot of tea. We first proceeded to order drinks and they were all delightful our server made great recommendations. (Sunchang, Kumiho, Minari Old Fashioned) were among the favs. If you have never had Dim Sum this was a way to try dim sum and order from the regular menu. We opted for the Chicken Shumai these were full of flavor basically a meatball in dumpling paper. As another starter we had the cream cheese frittelle these were very rich but honestly my favorite item we ate. Next the main courses came I opted for the Rigatoni Arrabbiata it was good flavorful hint of spice. We also had Korean Fried Chicken but it wasn't anything special. All in all the dining experience was extremely pleasant but the food for me average. I would go back for a drink at the bar because the atmosphere. read more
2 years ago
Very sleek and elegant place in the heart of NE Mpls, the server was kind and knowledgeable and very patient with us. The food was great and the drinks were yummy. I would come back! read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
2 years ago
I've been to minari twice so far, and the service is always great. I still think about the fried chicken I had, which tastes literally identical to a McDonald's chicken nugget if it reached its highest potential. The dalgona miso caramel tart was amazing. The Really gorgeous spot for a date night with the girls! read more
1 year ago
The ambiance and service was great with our waitress being very friendly and attentive. The inside is decorated in rich red colors and low lighting and is very pretty. We ordered off the dim sum cart and were a bit disappointed. The squid ink dumpings and kimchi cheese dumplings were a bit chewy and so salty. The pork belly was fantastic and I definitely recommend it. Jelly noodles were good but nothing special. Oysters off the dim sum cart were really good but really salmon roe heavy. Beef tartare had the same problem. The pieces of Asian pear broke up the flavor though and it was an overall good dish. The dan dan mafaldine was really heavy and the tahini flavor was overpowering while being once again too salty. Cheese wontons were good. Drinks were great too. There is a lot of potential with this place but the saltiness overpowered just about every dish. read more
Similar to others, the ambiance is amazing here. Having dim sum is so fun to have as an option to the regular menu. The food was decently good, nothing mind blowing, but solid. Dim sum service came regularly which is always a worry spot for any restaurant, so that was nice! read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
Enjoyed everything, the food, the drinks, the service. The place is also very cute. We tried a lot of the food and go really go again and try a totally different menu read more
Stepping into minari feels like your stepping into a cool restaurant in LA. They did a fantastic job on the interior design and lighting. I ordered a mezcal drink at the bar and we were able to order some of the dim sum dishes off the menu since they usually run out by the time they make it to the bar. I recommend trying everything it was all super delicious and decently priced! read more
2 years ago
Yummy, unique but still authentic. Food is being served insanely quick but with no lack of quality. I like the dim lighting and it is big but still intimate feeling. The tuna is a good option for an appetizer as it comes w 5 big pieces. We only ordered from the dim sum menu and our favorite is the squid ink but you can't go wrong w any of them. read more
2 years ago
First, shout out to Trek, our server, who was one of the best servers we have had at any restaurant in a while. He was knowledgeable, invested, and interested, and just really paid attention. Loved the ambiance here and the red theme interwoven with the architecture choices. Really enjoyed the carts that come around with dim sum but also the full menu, so if you're not a dim sum person, you can still get plenty full here on other things. We really liked: cream cheese honey wonton appetizer with plum sauce, scallops (some of the best I've had - cooked so well and differently than just pan fried), old fashioned, the anyoung cocktail, and the N.A. sparkling wine. Would skip: the flank steak was too chewy for me, go for the leaner beef option above it; came with tons of sauces to try. The kimchee has shrimp, so that wasn't for us. The chicken shumai from the dim sum cart was too dry for me unfortunately, but had a lot of potential! Great place to celebrate my partner's birthday. Really liked the vibe. read more
2 years ago
Minari is one of the new hotspots that I've been wanting to try. Unfortunately, there's no parking lot. I drove around for maybe 10 minutes to find parking so factor that Into your travel time. Your reservations were a little tough to get. We ended up booking for a party of three about a week in advance. As soon as we walked into this establishment we were blown away. The vibe in here is super sexy and romantic. As far as food goes, this was my first time having this style of food. Our server was very friendly and she helped us understand the menu. We tried a variety of things and everything was delicious. I would definitely like to go back here and try a few more small plates. read more
2 years ago
SO FREAKING GOOD!!!!!!!!! The service was great and fast, my water was never empty. My partner and I didn't get any alcohol, but our friends did. When our server brought the drinks, she brought nonalcoholic beverages for us two without us asking so we could toast for my partners birthday. That was so kind! The warm lighting and big windows gave such a chill and fancy vibe. Food was phenomenal and the kimchi was one of the bests I've ever had. I was OBSESSED with the braised daikon and the bulgogi was so tender. This place was amazing and I can't wait to come back!!! read more
1 year ago
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323 13th Ave NE
Minneapolis, MN 55413
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