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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.
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!
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!
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!
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.
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
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 :(
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.
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.
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!
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
1 year 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
Sorry have to update after a not so great night. We have visited multiple times and had excellent service and food. However, we were not so lucky in this visit. The Dan Dan noodles were not as good as normal. When the server brought us our oysters on the half shell, I asked what the condiments were and she actually told me that the one cup was Parmesan, but it was Horseradish. How in the world could an employee make such a mistake! Our server was extremely less than attentive. We barely ever saw her. Just not a good experience for a $400 bill read more
4 months ago
Great place for photos. Service wasn't too bad, had an Asian lady who looked like she was in a hurry. Terrible place for food. You can tell the noodles and outside of dim sum was handmade. The noodles felt clumpy, the dim sum wrap was hard in some areas. My S/O ordered the buldak gnocchi, it's nothing like buldak (not spicy, the rigatoni was spicier). As for the dessert menu, it was my golden birthday and I could only pick ice cream as a dessert, so stingy. Will never go here again, food is definitely not authentic. read more
10 months ago
Besides having to wait 30 minutes after our reservation time to be seated, this was an amazing dining experience! The drinks were amazing - they have a banana coffee cocktail that tastes like a caramel espresso martini, amazing!! The food was delicious, I forgot to take a pic until after we had started eating - my bad. Definitely recommend but anticipate waiting! Very cool upbeat energy here though. read more
11 months ago
INCREDIBLE!!! My new favorite restaurant in Minneapolis by far. We had the Caesar salad, dumplings, steak, pasta, rice balls and oysters. Everything was incredibly well flavored, steak was cooked perfectly, and all the adornments and plating was extremely well thought out. Love the atmosphere of the restaurant and that it feels like you are in an alternate universe in Hong Kong or something with the way they come around and offer dim sum dishes!! Fantastic service and our waitress always made sure we had everything ok. Highly recommended going here, and you'll fall in love too!! :) read more
2 years ago
Minari was AMAZING. The food, service and ambiance were all top notch. Here are our food and drink highlights: BLUEFIN TUNA GIMBAP - it's like a sushi roll that's tasty and decently sized PORK JAJANGMYEON - the pork, noodles and dish had great flavors BONELESS GALBI - worth the splurge! The BBQ flavor and texture was amazing. I could have eaten most of it myself! EGGPLANT DUMPLING - super innovative and delicious. The eggplant was spicy. The dishes are perfect for sharing so you can try many items. This is authentic Asian food with new age and innovative flavors. The service was amazing. Our server Trek was very knowledgeable about the big menu and also gave good drink recommendations. I really liked the aka kid Red rice Sake that he recommended. It went well with the steak entree. The ambiance was neat and chic. It's a pretty large space and I recommend making reservations in advance since it's popular. This is one of our top favorite restaurants in MN now! read more
Had a fantastic experience at Minari. We sat in lounge which has great vibes. We ordered a bunch of dishes to share and not one was a miss, all were so good! Service was quick and our server had great suggestions for us. The dishes we tried included: chicken nuggets, cream cheese wontons, fatty tuna, stuffed corn cakes, Dan Dan mafaldini, and kimchi burger. Looking forward to going back! read more
This used to be the old French restaurant called Erté! Very nice, modern, and chique design and decor! Lighting is morenon the dim side and more intimate. Service was phenominal and server helped with some great recommendations. The menu isnt big, and the variety isnt much, but the flavors are there. I was very impressed with the cold plates mostly, but unfortunately the Galbi was very disappointing and chewy. We did say something about it and the waitress was so nice she got us the Bulgogi plate instead and that taste a lot better for sure! Overall Food & Vibe 8.2/10 read more
Was so excited to try out this new spot! We booked a reservation a few weeks in advance to get in. The place itself is large and designed super cute. We got seated right away but our server took awhile to greet us at the table. The menu is broad and we did a bunch of small plates to try a variety of things, highly recommend doing it this way! The food came out super fast, arguably faster than the other service (drinks, general server check in etc.). Our favorites: the cream cheese fritelle and pancake appetizers and the dim sum cart. Was not a big fan of their fried chicken entree, it was super greasy and the chicken itself wasn't great. The rigatoni pasta was good but spicy, we want to try the mafaldini next time as it sounds like it is a popular choice! Overall recommend a stop at this new restaurant. I think they're still settling into service flow but lots of fun dishes to try and great for splitting many items with a group! read more
We came to Minari to celebrate my friend's birthday and had a great dinner experience! We enjoyed ordering a bunch of items off the menu and shared everything :) Drinks: highly recommend sacred city and sunchang, I've ordered them both times I've been here. Apps: Bluefin tuna, cream cheese frittelle, squid ink dumplings, and burrata. All of them were so so good! The dumplings were my favorite appetizer because of the sauce :) Entrees: Dan Dan Mafaldini was an easy pasta dish to share and packed with flavor! The group loved this entree. We also ordered gwangyang style bulgogi and it was good, but I ordered the flank steak in the past and liked that much better. Dessert: dalgona miso tart was the perfect way to end the dinner celebration! read more
Pretty place, but the food didn't wow me. Overall it looks nice and has great service, but the flavors just weren't impressive. Most of the dishes felt like a fancy version of Korean street food, without the bold or comforting taste you'd expect. For the price, it really didn't deliver much flavor. Not terrible, but definitely not worth the hype. read more
Just an incredible experience from start to finish. The space is very cozy with the red accent lighting and dark walls. The staff are welcoming and attentive, giving you as much guidance as you want/need in choosing menu items for the best experience. Both their cocktail and mocktail options are excellent with a wide range of choices. All the food and beverages were outstanding and we're looking forward to visiting again and trying more of the menu. read more
We went at 530 on a Sunday for a girls night. I'd suggest a reservation regardless of when you go. Also expect to spend a few extra minutes trying to find street parking. I would also go into this meal with the perspective of sharing everything. It was much more fun that way and you get to try more than if you were ordering for just yourself. Food: 5/5. The complex flavors of everything we tried are making me want to run back. We started off with the madai crudo. The mashup of the strawberry/fish/oil was something I'd never had before. Definitely worth going out on a limb for. Next we followed up with the eggplant tempura and squid ink dumplings. The sauce under the tempura was amazing and the dumplings were the perfect amount do savory meat swimming in an umami sauce. Lastly we had the crab pasta with the boneless galbi. If you take nothing else from this review, PLEASE TRY THE BONELESS GALBI. The meat was so flavorful and I wish we had double the amount. Please don't let the price point scare you away. Service:5/5. Our waiter was very attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. He also helped us navigate the menu and pushed us to try something out of our comfort zone. He started us out with kimchi and corn tea, I didn't love the corn tea, but it was also complimentary so no harm no foul there. Ambiance: 5/5. This place is so pathetically pleasing and cozy. The lights were dimmed when we were there which I loved to set the atmosphere. Overall it was a good temperature and I could hear my friend the entire dinner. Overall the other reason pushing my rating to a 5/5 is this restaurant management is definitely listening to feedback. The night we were there they did not have the dimsum cart. Although patrons think it's fun, they were having challenges keeping food warm and pivoted to putting more things on the normal menu. I am always impressed when managers are doing their best to implement feedback to make the experience better. read more
While the bar area was too dark for a comfortable dinner, Daniel Del Prado has done it again. Minari is a great restaurant. The menu is almost too eclectic, with dishes representing almost every Far East culinary tradition including Dim Sum. Everything tasted great. Sweet Corn Hotteok took this pancake dish to a unique and tasty height. Minari's dumplings were superb. Dan Dan Mafaldini was interesting and had a unique flavor explosion. I don't know how Del Prado does it, but every aspiring restauranteur should take lessons from him. Service was good, although somewhat distracted. Perhaps it's because the bar was cave-like. I expected a bat to be flying around. It was quite atmospheric. read more
Finally I made it here after the American Express Platinum card introduced a new quarterly Resy credit benefit that would cover some of the charges from this establishment, so I came here with my partner on a dinner date. Initially I was expecting upscale food not worth the price but I was wrong. The food was so tasty that I ended up being okay with the prices for most of the dishes, which honestly says a lot here. My favorite dishes weren't any of the ones recommended on the Resy website under menu highlights. Instead, my favorite dish was the buldak gnocchi, which had textural diversity with gnocchi, mozzarella, chicken, and green onion included. The chicken was braised with gochujang which was evident because the flavor was strong, and lingered for a while, which indicated that they marinated the chicken for just the right amount of time, too. The fatty tuna was also a textural bomb, containing salmon roe that popped, tuna meat, sesame rice, nori, and pickled daikon. And then because the salmon roe had very rich fatty flavor after popping, it coated the rice as well, making the entire chewing experience one with richness. The cream cheese "wontons" had a lot of flavorful cream cheese which actually made me unable to tell what the pickled plum sauce tasted like! The pecorino cheese on the top was a nice addition because the type of saltiness it had complemented the rest of the flavors very well. All amazing dishes! The crab ramyeon had a great amount of crab meat which was amazing, and had an adequate amount of spice because it had chili butter, which was infused with the rest of the dish. The dessert, yam roulade, tasted like a pear version of carrot cake, essentially. The honeycomb was such a nice touch because it had a different kind of sweetness and it was crispy. Out of all the dishes, the only one I probably wouldn't order again was the assorted banchan, which I didn't think was spectacular especially in comparison to other spots that offer such for free. Because we tried so many dishes, my partner and I spent a lot of money, which once again made me realize that it won't be a spot that I visit very often. However, I have definitely already recommended this establishment to a few local friends who liked East Asian food and wanted to explore new spots! read more
Fusion done well in a lovely romantic atmosphere . The combination of fusion with Dim Sum was amazing. The food is solid and I definitely loved some items, with some others being ehh. The servers are friendly, knowledgeable, and polite. It was a lovely experience read more
The atmosphere and concept of Minari is 10/10. I love dim sum and the dark academia vibes are incredible. Our group ordered off of the menu and tried most dim sum items. Nothing was mind blowing, but it was all solidly good. Favorites were the squid ink dumplings and the scallops. To fully experience the courses and concepts, the bill added up very quickly. It's worth trying this cool new restaurant, but probably won't be a recurrence for us. read more
2 years ago
Unsure of how a restaurant can be a stronger candidate for Twin Cities new restaurant of the year. I am a big fan of experiences and Minari DELIVERS in that department. I had never been apart of a Dim Sum dining experience and this was the perfect introduction Whether you are seated in the dining area, or bar you are privy to an ambient, calm and welcoming space. The service was unmatched. I went with a friend and we explored the menu with our attendant like we were in a college course. He was very knowledgeable and excited to take us through the tastey (which was yet to be discovered) menu, drinks and possible dining style choices. We went with the Dim Sum, ordering a few items off menu along with some drinks. I really liked my Old Fashion. Drinks were prepared with intention and balanced flavor. Many items were selected to try from the Dim Sum trays that floated around. It must be said that everything I tasted was wonderful. My favorites included: Korean Fried Chicken- This chicken is a must. Never had I tasted chicken with this level of crisp, light and flavorful might. Shrimp Wonton- I almost missed out on this perfection. It was the last thing ordered on the menu due to being stuffed, yet told by our server that he felt it was one of his favs. Well worth the "over stuff". Street parking was ample this evening evening though the place was packed. Upon thought I'd say this wonder is due to the quiet location in NE Mpls neighborhood which it rests. read more
After enjoying Minari's dinner service so much with family and friends, I was beyond excited to see on their instagram that they're now open for brunch on weekends at 10am. I went the opening day of brunch. Not entirely sure the hours so i'd check the website to confirm. Their brunch was superb. Sometimes with restaurants they add a brunch and everything you loved about the dinner experience is gone. With Minari I couldn't have felt differently!! They have the classic, always available items for dim sum, but they truly have found a way to incorporate new and fun flavors into the menu. They did a really good job of balancing the menu between savory and sweet with some fun dishes right in the middle. For Dim Sum we got --eggplant dumplings (20/10) sleeper pick but super good --duck and foie gras dumplings (12/10) a classic that always hits --burrata and salmon roe with potato chips (10/10) indulgent, rich and flavorful a perfect bite. --long beans (8/10) really good but wouldve liked them better warm tbh. Of the menu we ordered --hashbrowns (best thing we ate) --fruit sando (never had anything like it) --tamagoyaki scramble (really good but WAY more than enough for one person) --scram egg sandwhich (spam, egg, cheese) It was all awesome and left me hungry for more!!! We'll be back soon. The space is so nice and enjoyable during the day. Im so glad we can truly enjoy it in a different way. The staff, chef, everyone is doing that shit. Imo, Minari is basically the bear without all the screaming and there's no mob angle. Other than that it's pretty accurate. Look at the plates the next time you're there im telling you. read more
Awesome little spot in north east Minneapolis arts district and it fits the bill. Cool date night or happy hour experiences to be had here. The decor is cool in the daytime and even sweeter when it's night. Started with long bean salad and it was cold crisp. Next was the bolgolgi and it is hands down recommended. Forgot what the noodles were called but they were great too. Will be back when in town again! read more
Wish I could give it 4.5 stars. We went here with my friends mom who is a pretty famous chef. She is pretty hard to impress but loved this place! Said she will bring her visiting chef friends here without hesitation Great ambience The waiter was friendly and really knowledgeable. Very fun and varied menu. Everything we had was excellent Fun for a group where you can get many different dishes. The menu is pretty meat and seafood heavy (which didn't bother me!) Will be back! read more
Got to experience Minari for a date night and the ambiance is perfect for the occasion. The staff are well informed on the menu options and the recommendations were solid. The dumplings have an abundance of flavor in each bite! The favorite of the night was the Eggplant dumplings (forgot the name but it's the more expensive one on the menu!). It had a nice heat to it which was a nice surprise. The dessert was also a great choice that I recommend to try! The two things I will say that gave the place a 4 are the value of the small portions and the texture of the dumplings. The texture is a bit rubbery and dry and only serve 3 dumplings per order. Overall it's a great place to go and can't wait to try the BBQ there! read more
8 months ago
Visited 1/8/25. Okay was everything I ate my absolute favorite? No of course not, but my overall experience at Minari was what made it worth visiting. The dim sum idea was really fun and made the experience lively and some of the food was AMAZING. Made a reservation for four about a month or so out. Prepare to street park and walk a bit but area isn't as bad as parking in like north loop. Super fun drink options-I got the sacred city but I preferred my friend's Nari spritz. For food they recommend that everyone share so we split a few dim sum items and a few items from regular menu. My general recommendation: get things on actual menu instead of dim sum. While the dim sum is so much fun to see and makes for a cool experience, we liked everything on the menu much better. For dim sum we got the shrimp wontons and the shrimp and squid ink dumplings. Liked the squid ink dumplings best out of these. Also split: Gwangyang style bulgogi, Dan Dan mafaldini, sweet corn hotteok, and the cream cheese frittelle. I probably liked bulgogi most, two of my friends liked hotteok best, and other friend loved the frittelle (better alternative to dim sum wonton imo). Literally would recommend all of these items. For dessert we had rotating sorbet and hazelnut flavors of gelato along with dalgona miso caramel tart. The tart was like an adult sophisticated version of a brownie and I liked it-very rich but delightful. Overall-would definitely come again and recommend to others. My advice is to get some gems from the main menu instead of dim sum. read more
1 year ago
We decided to try this place after seeing the rave reviews on yelp. We enjoyed the service and ambiance, and the food had potential to be very good but we were disappointed to find many of the dishes so salty that it was difficult to taste the flavors. Perhaps they were having an off night. From the Dim sum cart: -Shrimp and pork dumpling - good but a bit doughy -Squid ink dumpling - just ok, a little salty. From the Menu: -Bluefin Tuna kimbap - pretty tasty. Our favorite bite of the night. -Long beans - good, slightly too salty -Cream cheese "wontons" - very good. The hot honey makes the dish. -KFC chicken - nice and crispy. Really wanted to like this one. Needs some sweetness and way less salt/soy. -Boneless galbi - ordered it medium well. Flavorful and tasty. The sauces didn't add much to the dish. -Pork belly - flavor was just ok. Very fatty. Wish some of the fat was rendered to make the pieces crispy and bring out some flavor. -Buldak gnocchi - Expected it to be spicy but was just very salty -Dan Dan mafaldine - so salty that it was inedible. -Crab ramyeon - noodles had a nice bite but was also too salty. We really wanted to like this place but unfortunately we will not be back. read more
I was so excited to try out Minari. The location is easy to get to, parking can be a bit of a challenge on that corner in Northeast, but if you're willing to walk a block you're a-ok. First off, it is absolutely stunning inside. It feels very upscale, but welcoming. Our server was also great and the dim sum cart attendants (unsure what to actually call them haha) were super friendly and knowledgeable about their items. I went with 3 friends which made it feasible to try many different items on the menu. For shareables we each had a couple oysters (you order them single which is really nice) and the cream cheese frittelle, poached scallops and bluefin tuna gimbap. Of the three the gimbap was my favorite. I also tried the Korean Fried Chicken (delicious), and shared two dim sum sides (pearl meatball and chicken shumai). Of the two I preferred the shumai but would still recommend both. For drinks I had the Kumiho (vodka, espresso, banana, miso, amaro, demerara), which tastes like a chocolatey espresso martini...I may have had a couple haha. I finished up with one of the rotating gelato flavors and it was the perfect end. The meal came out to about $100 a person so while you could definitely make this more cost effective, I would say to get the full experience I would be sure to plan accordingly. read more
Just wow. This place is great! I went with a group of 4 on a Sunday night at 5:15PM. We got there a bit before 5PM and there was already a line outside the door. A little after 5PM, we walked in and were immediately seated in a corner half table/half booth in the dining area. And to be honest, I think we were seated at the best place in the restaurant. Minari has a dark, moody vibe and is somewhat loud. We probably had the best lighting and were away from the middle of the space, which was perfect. Our server was attentive, and I was happy to know that they had a separate gluten free menu. Typically, Asian food presents as a challenge to me because I know soy sauce is in certain dishes and is not always gluten free. Our server was able to explain which dishes on the carts were gluten free as well. I started the evening off with the Annyeong NA cocktail which was light and refreshing. Other members of my party ordered beer, the Sunchang, Hana, and Minari old fashioned. We were given a small cup of tea and a small plate of kimchi before we ordered. Our server explained that waitstaff would come around with dim sum on carts that we could choose to eat in addition to ordering from the menu. Naturally, we did both. From the dim sum cart, we tried the salmon roe with burrata (3.5/5, GF, interesting flavor), jelly noodles (4/5, GF, unique consistency, delicious oil), pearl meatball (4.5/5, GF, delicious...we got two orders), shrimp shumai (I did not try because it wasn't GF, but my party enjoyed it), and the duck fois gras dumpling (again, not GF so I didn't try, but other members of my party enjoyed it). From the menu, we ordered the bluefin tuna gimbap (5/5!!!, probably my favorite thing the entire night), boneless galbi (5/5!!! amazing), gwangyang style bulgogi (5/5!!! soooo good!), and all of the charcoal bbq fixings (sauces, lettuces, kimchi, rice). It was an amazing experience and everything was so tasty. I am glad I went with a group and we were able to try so many things. I can't wait to come back. read more
Service and vibes were top notch. 5/5 no complaints there. The low rating is for the food. Probably the best thing I ate there was the egg plant tempura. I would recommend this dish. 5/5 Second best was the shrimp sui mai but it's definitely not better than your average dim sum restaurants. It did taste clean. 4/5 Cream cheese fritelle: 3/5 I liked the sauce that came with this. I didn't care for the pastry wrap. It's kind of shaped like a ravioli. Cream cheese was nice and melty. Dan dan mafaldini: 3.5/5 Was good but wasn't very interesting. It has a bit of a nutty and creamy sauce with some chili crisp. Duck breast: 4/5 I thought this dish was executed well. Nice crispy outside and juicy inside. Scallion pancake that came with the duck: 1/5 What a disappointment. I was looking forward to something a bit chewier like the Korean scallion pancake (pajeon), but we got something that was bland and dry. It reminded me of a stale tortilla. Pearl meatballs: 2/5 I didn't like the texture or flavors of this dish. It wasn't very visually appealing either. I would have liked a little bit more ginger flavors come through. read more
First dinner at Minari was stunning!!! I had only been to the Peacock Lounge in this space's prior life, but my friend who I went with said they greatly transformed the space-- knocking down walls to expand dining space, adding windows, and providing visibility into the large kitchen. It was dark but very sexy!! I liked my Annyeong mocktail and they were out of the Yuri so I had two of them. Also had a sip of my friend's mezcal drink which was tasty as well. Off the main menu we ended up ordering the cream cheese frittelle, bulgogi with ssam, and the Dan Dan mafaldini. I am a sucker for cream cheese wontons, and the sauce that came with the frittelle was sooo good but we both felt the shredded pecorino was over the top and made the dish too salty. TBH I feel the same way about the cacio e Pepe tostada at Colita so it could be personal preference. The Dan Dan noodles were super good!! They tasted almost peanutty with a healthy kick. I'm pregnant, and I could tell baby girl could like them too-- she instantly reacted! The bulgogi marinade was also super good, and it came with a great spread of sauces and salads to make the ssam lettuce wraps (not sure if that comes automatically or only when you order the ssam). Off the dim sum carts, we tried the shrimp shumai, eggplant dumplings, fried tofu skins, and fried shrimp wontons. Fried things were expertly fried, and dumplings were very well executed too. I want to try everything else off the steamed cart!! For dessert we had the yam roulade, and this is a must get. So autumnal, tasty, and textured! Service was nice, and we had plenty of dim sum offerings to choose from, but it did take a long time to place our menu order. The other point of improvement I'd make is that the bathrooms were pretty dirty. All things that I'm sure will improve once they get their feet under them and are open a little longer. Can't wait to go back and try more dishes!! read more
In summary: pasta, desserts and drinks were good, was not a fan of the dim sum. Minari is a mix of dim sum carts and trays that wanders around the table (but with a twist from regular dimsum) and some items you can order from the menu. From the menu, we ordered the Dan Dan noodles and Ramyeon- both were very good and flavorful. Tteokbokki was also delicious, but I wouldn't call it tteokbokki since you only get five. There was no chew and it was more like polenta texture-wise. Dim sum wise, I love the concept but execution fell flat. Everything was overly salted, and the dough was okay. We tried almost every dim sum item and liked the squid ink and pork dumplings but would honestly not come back for the dim sum. Desserts were delicious- don't skip those. I love the Dalgona Tarte and Lychee Lumpia. Drinks were also fun and flirty, great fusion flavors. Service was good for a recently opened restaurant. Vibes were dark and moody- perfect for a date or night with the girls. Overall I gave a three because the pastas were good, but aside from the dessert, nothing jumped out at me as a "I must come back for this" item. read more
4 months ago
Came to Minneapolis for a short weekend and discovered this gem since it was close to downtown. We got the bbq chicken plate, the gochujang vodka pasta, and some dumplings. The dumplings were huge and a great starter. The vodka pasta was sweet and spicy and had the right amount of chewiness. The chicken was a standout and I recommend that everyone try something off the bbq menu. The charcoal grill taste on the chicken was perfect and refreshing. I was impressed by the homemade ssamjang! It's a cute, moody spot with lovely windows. If you are looking for a nice, little pricey dinner, check this place out! read more
8 months ago
Loveeeeee Minari!! And Pikok lounge!! The food is phenomenal. The dishes are creative without taking away from the delicious ingredients. One of my favorite items were the ikura dressed oysters. Such a perfect combination. Service is always so amazing every time I've been. The atmosphere in Minari is slightly brighter with Pikok lounge having more moody lighting. Both are such enjoyable experiences. You really can't go wrong with anything on the menu of either place. read more
The place is pretty nice and it was busy. The restroom had individual stalls. There were some nice seating with couches. The reason it was given a three is because of waiting and the somewhat the food. I had reservations and came 4 min late, but still didn't get sat down until a good 15 minutes later. We waited at our table for a bit before getting serve and before getting our food. The food on the cart coming around, some of them were pretty salty. My favorite one was the rice ball covering the meatball. It was so delicious. I love and enjoy the pasta, it was a good decision my friend and I made. We enjoy the meat, but it is pricy for the amount of meat you get from the meal. It was good place to go to if you're a vibing and chilling with friend, but it does end on the pricy side. read more
1 year ago
I went with friends to celebrate my birthday for brunch and it felt like we weren't welcomed. Once we were seated, nobody came to offer us water, ask about drinks, and give us menus. We were seated pretty close to where the waiters and waitresses were on standby but it felt like they didn't bother to come by. The dimsum cart came by and ask us if we were interested and we weren't sure about what they have because nobody came and introduced us to their dimsum cart. Only after about 20-30 minutes do they come and finally help us. The wait for food felt pretty standard. The food was alright. I liked the KFC Sandwich I ordered but the other food my friends got were alright. I've heard a lot of people talk highly about this place so I might come back for the dinner menu and see if that's different. I personally wouldn't choose this place as one of my top restaurant to visit. read more
First time there with a friend. Ate in the bar area cause they were booked up in the dining room. Ordered a few cocktails and food off the menu. Everything was hot and fresh. Loved the dumplings coming around, only complaint was how long it took for them to get to me at times. Definitely some great date vibes in here, time to talk while waiting on more dumplings! read more
Everything was absolutely tasty! Enjoyed my juice pork belly, pastas were delicious, and love the appetizers! Taste was intricately thought about and the different things that go into the food. Service was great as well, table was cleaned each course! Ambience of the place is beautiful and modern style of burgundy! Overall pretty amazing experience! read more
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323 13th Ave NE
Minneapolis, MN 55413
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