Came here for brunch and loved it. It's tucked into the bottom of an apartment building, so it's a bit unexpected, but once you're inside it has such a luxe, chic vibe. The space feels elevated and really well designed. Parking is a little limited in the lot, but there are additional options across the street which helps. Our server Baye took amazing care of us and gave great recommendations. Service overall was really strong and made the experience even better. The menu is impressive with a wide variety of flavorful options, and I really appreciated that they clearly label gluten free items. Such a great touch. They have classic brunch options but also some great savory, sweet, and worldly flavored options. read more

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Stopped here for HH/Dinner before a movie w/ a friend. The parking was a bit packed but we were able to find spots in the lot. Wasn't too busy when we arrived but by time we left it was packed. The food is asian fusion, very unique dishes and flavor profiles. I went with Wings and Fries, my friend got wings (a different flavor) and chips and salsa. I honestly didn't care for the wings. the texture of the batter/skin was off putting for me (looks like it would be crispy but pretty soggy). They had a lot of flavor though spice wise. The staff were pretty attentive. They kind of all worked together to do whatever needed to be done to help. Super nice ambiance! They even have a photography policy but you can't see it unless you use the restroom. The bathrooms were even a vibe- cute decor, birds chirping (lofi sounds), and warm hand towels. To the right of the bar is a super cute dining room filled with plants. The seating and all is just impressive here. read more

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We stopped by The Starling for an evening date and were pleasantly surprised -- this place strikes a great balance between casual comfort and elevated eats. The ambiance is bright and inviting with a modern but cozy vibe that makes it easy to linger whether you're here for lunch, dinner, or drinks. The service was friendly and attentive without being pushy. Our server greeted us right away, offered thoughtful recommendations, and checked in at just the right moments -- it felt genuine and relaxed. Now, the food was Asian fusion I really liked the wings with fish sauce were lovely and I was pleasantly surprised. The two curry dishes we had especially the walleye with green curry was just ok, and kind of bland. The deserts such as the Vietnamese coffee cake and the ube desert were amazing as well as some very good drinks. I would come back for drinks wings and desert. Overall, The Starling delivers a fun experience. A couple small hiccups (the food for the price is just ok, not anything that will blow you away), but plenty of positives to outweigh it. Perfect for a casual night out or a family dinner. read more

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Starling has been one of my go to recommendations since it first opened in 2024, and I am bummed to say it has really taken a turn in the wrong direction. The first time I visited Starling, I had a decent burger, tasty cauliflower, and wings that I would rave about to anyone who would listen. I thought the decor was great for being on the first floor of an apartment building, and it always seemed busy, regardless of being at the bar or dining tables. In the times I've returned since, the quality of the food and the service has continued to slip, and this last visit, my seventh, has left me without any desire to return. I have never written a one star review, and I truly don't like to bash a restaurant, but when something was decent and so evidently has not kept up with standards, I think future guests have a right to know. Our group of four was directed to the back part of the restaurant on December 23rd. There was no music to speak of and it felt desolate and quiet. Despite staff telling us it would fill up, there were only two other parties that eventually made their way into the quiet space looking out onto the parking lot. Our waiter was nice, but came back a few too many times, and didn't seem to have an excellent grasp on the menu. I ordered wine (solid pours), but the old fashioned cocktails that my dining partners ordered (after the waiter gushed on them) were half filled, watered-down and missing that rich color an old fashioned should boast. My biggest disappointment came at the start of the meal from the once-amazing fish sauce caramel wings. These had been a consistent staple during my visits to Starling but I was truly appalled at their presentation. The wings, typically tender white meat with a golden fried finish, normally coated in a rich, umami type fish sauce with a dash of sweetness, were honestly inedible. I believe they may have been baked instead of fried, but regardless, covered in fat, a little too pink in the middle for my liking, and absolutely bland, they were a dramatic shift from prior. When I looked into the bowl to find the precious sauce, a soupy, thin, "fish sauce" swirled around the bottom. Was this their attempt at coating the wings? They were truly so awful that we even left some in the bowl, not a common practice for my family. Next the steamed pork buns, another one of my previously GOATed small dishes from Starling. Surely these would not disappoint? The bun itself was nice and light, sticky and doughy like usual, but the filling was lackluster. The pork was grey, jiggly, and flavorless. The hoisin sauce was the only redeeming quality and the pickled vegetables were overpowering in what should have been simply a garnish. By the time we were ready to order mains, we really weren't interested in anything and even though we picked the kale salad (again, one of my more memorable salads in the past) and the hummus and pita (the only thing that was consistent from times past), we were just deflated. I recall the baby kale salad being more reminiscent of actual kale leaves, with a hearty avocado ranch dressing, thick croutons with pickled onions and a generous portion of shaved parmesan cheese. Instead, the leaves of this salad reminded me of spinach, with only about five croutons, barely-there cheese, and a thin dressing yet again. I really am sad writing this review, but after witnessing Starling's steady decline over the last year, I feel like it is warranted. I know this restaurant group has other great spots (Parlour, Rustica, Borough, P.S. Steak), but some of its more recent openings (Skiki and Mirabelle) have somewhat missed the mark in my experience. The worst part? I had hyped up so much of this food to my family and they were so confused!! read more

My wife and I dropped into the Starling as a whim for a weeknight respite. Located in an upscale apartment house next to the freeway, the Starlings' offbeat location was perplexing. However, the Starling reminded me of the Waterbury Restaurant located in the Waterbury upscale apartment house overlooking Bde Maka Ska. So, what do I know? The space is lovely, with a touch of class. Drinks were poured well, and the staff was upbeat and fun. The menu was eclectic, with many offerings that had an Asian touch. Sadly, I didn't enjoy my pork buns; the pork belly tasted too fatty. Yet, my fries were excellent. For us, the Starling is in a location we don't frequent, but if it were nearby, I would stop in again to try their other menu offerings. Our drinks were good. read more

Starling - Pork Buns - Desserts Near Me - Edina, Minnesota

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This was my first time at Starling back in April for my birthday. My friend took me out and I decided I wanted to try the Ube Leche cake. I heard it was amazing and yes it was incredibly delicious. We also shared two other dishes. read more

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it hurt me to only give this 2 stars but the food just wasn't worth it. NOMd: - green beans. decent - inconsistent cook tho - skillet steak. fries were honest the best bite of the night - perfect crisp to soft ratio. the steak was chewy and not the cut we were expecting - we were also expecting more of a char and flavor to the meat. the chimichurri wasnt the best either - heavy on the pickle flavor. - jerk chicken. the skin was the only part that had flavor - the meat itself didn't. - ube tres leches. the real reason i came here... i'm a tres leches girly so i'm picky and particular. was disappointed in the lack of flavor in both the whip and the cake - really only tasted milk. YUMd: - harissa margarita. very spritzy and light super good - starling. this was really good. you could taste everything in it and it was like drinking dessert as my mom said. - sake flights (for tasting). our waitress let us taste a few sake's since my mom loves them. the ones we had were pretty smooth, but i'm not much of a sake girl. service, etc: the space is absolutely gorgeous. our waitress was so nice. all in all they have generous portions but i don't think it's worth the price considering there's no flavor. the cocktails were great tho. read more

Blink and you'll miss driving by this place. It blends into the apartment a little too well. The parking lot is small, but we were able to find a spot just fine. We had two babies with us and they were really accommodating with not only table size but getting us the chairs we needed. The restaurant is beautifully decorated and is a great brunch vibe overall. I really like the incorporation of global flavors (even if I did order a classic breakfast). We also ordered a pancake for the table, obviously. I also ordered the furikake popcorn and I think about it often. It was so good. read more

We reserved a party for 8 during happy hour Service was very slow and after two.hours of consistent ordering of food and drinks they told us we had to leave because they had another reservation. This was not something we were warned about when the reservation was made we would have booked at another restaurant. I have never experienced this before it was terrible. Will not return read more

Visited 2/19/25. Starling was a cute place! Attached to an apartment building so a bit less area for parking-factor that in when giving yourself time to get there. By far my favorite thing about it was the staff. Everyone who we came into contact with was amazing, friendly and super helpful throughout the night. From jumping between bartending to serving to food running, we were all very impressed with all of the staff working. Cocktail choices were really fun and we all universally LOVED the tiki twist most of all. I got the Bangkok mojito which was okay in terms of flavor but the tiki twist was delightful. To start our party ordered the pork buns and the green beans. The beans were packed with flavor and I would definitely recommend them. The pork buns were good but the price point (about $7 per bun) felt pretty high for the most part. I felt somewhat similar about the butter chicken tacos which came out later. Liked the Balinese fried rice the most out of our shared entrees; great flavor overall. The chicken yakisoba was pretty good and definitely had me reaching for more throughout. Overall my favorite part of the experience was all of the wonderful staff here! read more

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The vibe is amazing -- stylish but still super welcoming. We started with the steamed pork buns, which were some of the best I've ever had: soft and savory. For our mains, we had the Balinese fried rice and mushroom yakisoba -- both dishes were full with fresh ingredients and bold, unique flavors. l I tried the Purple Starling and Blushing Kiwi cocktails. Both were so delicious, with a perfect flavors. It was our first time here, but definitely not our last! read more

Starling - Steamed Pork Buns - Desserts Near Me - Edina, Minnesota

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I came here for a date night before a comedy show and YUM! Having been my first time visiting, I didn't want to risk not being able to get in so I made a reservation for 5:30 pm. The restaurant was relatively empty but by the time we left, traffic was picking up. We ordered the Balinese fried rice and the chicken yakisoba. Both were delicious! Flavorful sauces and the chicken thighs had a delicious curry flavor that we were pleasantly surprised by. Overall, the service was great, the atmosphere was romantic and trendy, and we look forward to visiting again! read more

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I had never heard of this place, was in the area and decided to try it out. Have their own parking lot, so easy parking. Beautiful restaurant on the inside, I really liked the seating options. Can't really explain what I mean, but you'd know if you saw it lol. Got seated and served immediately. The menu was full of interesting flavors and my waiter did his best to help me with recommendations. Tried a few items, everything came out fast and very tasty. They had a few flavors of the wings, I got the dry rub and decided to get the sauce in the side because I couldn't decide. I will say the wings are much better with the sauce, and now that I've tried them both, I will get them cooked in it. Overall great experience and would definitely go back to try other items. read more

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We came here for a double date night with our friends. The space is gorgeous with big tall plants all around - almost felt like we were on a vacation! -The espresso martini was our favorite out of all the cocktails we tried. -We split the wings and fries as an appetizer. Loved the dry rub, so crispy! The fry sauce was delicious as well. -The burger honestly competes with the best of them. My husband claims he thinks it's better than Parlour's burger and I agree! -Chicken yakisoba was my favorite entree. So much flavor! It's huge and filling and easy to share. -Poke bowl was super fresh and perfect if you want a lighter feeling entree that still fills the belly. Anything with jasmine rice and yum yum sauce is worth trying. Parking is difficult but there's valet :) read more

Starling - Chicken Yakisoba - Desserts Near Me - Edina, Minnesota

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This place is very stylist and has a great feel! Overall I would honestly say that I don't know if I would go back anytime soon. The things that were nice, the staff seemed understanding when we had people running late (wasn't busy). The food was good but nothing special, I went for brunch so not sure if the dinner menu is better. The coffee was very good and was impressed with that! For the things that missed the mark, the Bloody Mary costs $15 that comes from a store bought mix that it tasted like and only had a lime and one olive on it. They were out 4 different items on the menu from potatoes to a liquor for a drink. Lastly parking isn't great and half the people in the group were late because they couldn't find any parking. You could also hear the staff talking about the guests and felt like that wasn't very appropriate for a place that's suppose to feel upscale I felt like it was missed other than the deign of the place. read more

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They treat you sooooo well on birthdays it was really sweet. Highly recommend the mushroom pasta and ube tres leches.

I really wanted to love Starling because the ambiance is exactly what I look for but unfortunately they did not hit the mark. The pancakes tasted burnt and were dry, served with very little syrup. The best part of the breakfast tacos was the crema and salsa verde giving them a great flavor but the tacos were served cold. There is parking in front of the restaurant but it is very limited, especially when there is fresh snow, parking gets very tight. read more

Starling - Pancakes and Breakfast Tacos - Desserts Near Me - Edina, Minnesota

we stopped by Starling for New Year's Eve lunch. It was not planned and we are happened to be in the area and found this restaurant. Their lunch menu is full of interesting dishes and lots of small bites - mostly Japanese influenced (?) We ordered okonomiyaki, steak tacos and chicken yakisoba. Being obsessed with Okonomiyaki - we have tried many authentic ones and I want to say this one feels much more chewy than the ones I had before. I am more used to the airy fluffy ones. This one feels dense. The yakisoba is a bit too saucy in my liking, but the flavor is nice. We like the steak tacos. The server Amanda was very friendly and fun. She uses the fanciest vocabularies. Haha. We enjoyed our time there. read more

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Beautiful vibe and ambience; I really enjoyed the round booths and the green color story. The bathroom was beautifully decorated with bird wallpaper and had bird chirping playing over a speaker. One thing that I think is missing is a sort of identity. Starling birds live all over the world but I think I assumed it was an American-cuisine when I looked this place up. Studying the menu, it has a lot of Asian flavors from Bali, Philippines and India. I can't say that anything on the menu really jumped out at me but what we got was good. My friend and I split the pork buns and the Balinese fried rice, which had great flavor. The tres leches cake was good but I don't think the Ube added any flavor. The drinks were not good.. I got the Purple starling and my friend got the red starling (same drink just no alcohol). There was an overly sweet weird taste, might be the one syrup, and it wasn't even purple! read more

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Great experience and cute vibes, but nothing super special. I came here after hearing about the ube tres leches. Heard the had a happy hour so I had to come for good deals. 5 sticky wings for $9 is a great price, and the wings were delicious. I would highly recommend as they came out piping hot and crispy with a delicious sauce. We also snacked in fries which were just fries. It came with a curry salt and a spicy aioli but wasn't anything special. Still a decent deal for happy hour. Drinks were $2 off for happy hour which made my Vietnamese Coffee Martini only $13. It was nice and sweet, and was a nice touch on the drink. The ube tres leches was a little bit of a let down. The ube flavor was extremely light and if my eyes were closed, I wouldn't know it was Ube flavored. The cake itself was a little dense in my opinion. I honestly wouldn't recommend it if you're an actual ube fan. Overall the vibes were great and the restaurant is super cute. Food came out quickly and our server was lovely. The drinks are pretty and the happy hour deals were great. It was worth a try but I don't think I'd return. read more

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I got the Butter Chicken Taco, my wife got the burger, and we split the fries. We took home a slice of their Ube Tres Leches with purple yams to split for dessert. We both had Old Fashioneds. We ended up canceling our Thursday reservation because of the weather and moved it to Friday. I found it a bit concerning that they were wide open for reservations on a Friday night. Sure enough, when we got there, there were plenty of open tables. Our reservation was for 6:00, and we got there a few minutes early, which was fortuitous since they gave us happy hour prices, which impacted both our food and drink prices. In doing our research, we found that Starling is part of the Jester group of restaurants. Think of Borough, Parlour, P.S. Steak, Butcher & the Boar, and others. We thought they might have stolen the hamburger and Old Fashioned from Parlour, but I think they were both different. Starling's Old Fashioned uses Sichuan bitters. It's not radically different, but it is a bit novel. The Butter Chicken tacos have cilantro, cucumber yogurt, and pickled red onion. All those additions have strong flavors, so the result didn't remind me much of Butter Chicken. Still, it was good. read more

Cute place- loved the decor and we were seated in one of the fun circle booths. Others have mentioned parking and not much of it. No issues when we arrived finding a spot (11:45 on a Sunday) but no open spots when we left. The 3 stars is highly impacted by the complete lack of feeling welcomed or valued. Person who greeted us (if a gruff "do you have a reservation" is a greeting) barely acknowledged us and was clearly not feeling well. Our actual waiter was fine. Just set the experience off on a negative note. We both had the breakfast burger and it was really tasty and cooked to order. WAY too much mayo or whatever the sauce was (which wasn't listed in the description) making it a very messy burger to eat. The caramelized onions were amazing and the homemade pickles were delicious! Would be interested to try again (non brunch menu) and see if experience is any better. read more

Starling - Breakfast Burger - Desserts Near Me - Edina, Minnesota

Visited for a midweek dinner. Immediately loved the decor. The colors, plants, sounds all made for an enjoyable atmosphere. Our group of 7 all ordered drinks which were pretty good. My golden hour was delicious. A few others said theirs were good but hard to distinguish the flavors. We opted for curried cauliflower and hummus plate to start. The cauliflower was one of the best appetizers I've had in a long time. I could've ordered another plate of that just as my main dish! Our entrees varied between tacos and noodle dishes. They were tasty but nearly everyone was suprised at the amount of spice that was in the dishes. It didn't make it inedible but definitely had a bigger kick than expected. This would be a great place for a happy hour as the bar area looked like a fun place to grab a bite and drink. The one downside I would say was service. The place wasn't very full but our waitress seemed to disappear between courses and took a very long time getting our orders or refilling drinks. Luckily I had good company to pass the time. Overall this is a cute spot with some good dishes. Worth giving it a try. read more

Starling - Desserts Near Me - Edina, Minnesota

Starling was perfect for our girls get together! We made reservations ahead of time and were sat right away in a beautiful booth. The ambience is gorgeous with all the greenery and mirrors! It was very warm and inviting. The food and drinks were fantastic. There's a parking lot which was really nice. We'll definitely be back! read more

Starling - Poke Bowl - Desserts Near Me - Edina, Minnesota

Cute spot with good food! Lots of seating, but minimal parking spots. I recall seeing there are nearby lots that can be used, but double check. Got the a mocktail, Red Starling, which was very tasty. My initial thought was it had a slight nutty taste, but perhaps that's just the Ube I was picking up on. Nevertheless great drink. The Chicken Yakisoba (noodles) were fine. I picked up on something acidic, like lime, which I could have done without. Otherwise good flavor. Yes I would return (and hopefully have an easier time finding if next time). read more

Starling - Chicken Yakisoba - Desserts Near Me - Edina, Minnesota

A friend and I checked out Starling a week ago and had some mixed feelings. On the one hand, their Steamed Pork Buns are DELICIOUS. If I'd just ordered those, this would be a 5 star review. On the other hand, we didn't love any of the other dishes we ordered. The butter chicken tacos were particularly underwhelming. It's truly just a tortilla and butter chicken. Maybe it was obvious in the name but we weren't that impressed with it. Turns out naan was the better choice to begin with! The pork belly tacos were much better. I was super excited to try the Ube Tres Leches, but it was just alright -- the Purple Starling cocktail is a better alternative for ube lovers in my opinion. The adobo pork was dry, didn't have anywhere near enough sauce and really didn't taste like adobo. I will say we appreciated when a server (maybe the manager?) stopped by with more sauce, which did help the dish a bit. The interior was gorgeous and the service was great. There's a decent amount of parking outside and the restaurant is located on the main floor of what I believe is an apartment building. read more

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What a beautiful spot! So glad we finally stopped in after driving by a hundred times (on highway 100). The parking was easy at 2pm on a Saturday and we were pleasantly surprised to be able to sit anywhere at the bar and get in on Happy Hour (2-5PM). Amanda was our fantastic bartender that took great care of us. We ordered a Bloody Mary, Aviation Cocktail, Popcorn, Curry Cauliflower and the Burger. We were happy with the flavors of everything! Our favorite was the unique cauliflower -- presentation was beautiful as well. The searing options here are sooo gorgeous and cozy. I really liked the design of the bar area and how naturally bright the space was even on a cold rainy day. The ambiance is 10/10 in my book. Hope to be back soon!! read more

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Went here for brunch with a friend. A solid brunch menu. I had the Bahn Mi Benedict. It was very good and I would order it again. Had a fabulous waitress who had great suggestions, was upbeat, and bubbly. The ambiance is cozy with S-shaped booth seating with a waffle pattern backing. Would be a great date spot and bet it looks great inside in the evenings. Great wallpaper, light fixtures, and seating. Gives me a modern 60s vibe with glassware to match. Will be back again. read more

I tried Starling for a weekday lunch + happy hour with friends and loved everything about it! The ambiance and decor are gorgeous, it has a parking lot, and our server was awesome. We got a coffee and some dishes to share. - kale salad - wok fried green beans - sweet potato and chickpea curry - fried chicken sandwich - ube tres leches - coconut pudding (with the yummiest mango sauce) Everything was exactly as expected, if not better. Our choices were recommended by our server and they didn't disappoint! read more

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Situated below an apartment building, this place was relatively easy to find. Incredibly beautiful natural space with tons of light and greenery. I experienced the buttered chicken tacos at a food and wine event and had to come to have more. I ordered those tacos again, fire. Also ordered hummus which was also delicious. My husband ordered the yakitori which was a little different than what I was expecting. There was a citrus type of taste deep in the noodles that I didn't really like but overall, the food and service was good. Our server was very kind and quirky, but made for a fun experience. Would return to try other items. read more

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Cute atmosphere. Stopped in for a much needed date night. The menu is eclectic and made it hard to determine what to eat because couldn't tell what they did well. We both enjoyed the chicken yakisoba good flavor, large quantity 4/5. The fries were pretty basic lacked salt and seasoning and the steak was just okay 3/5. The tres leeches had a nice twist 3/5. This was a one and done place for my husband and I. Overalls would rate it 3.5/5 read more

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Came here for dinner and Starling was a fun spot to try. We ordered the fried green beans, mushroom yakisoba, starling wings with fish sauce caramel, fried chicken sandwich, and hamachi crudo. Also got the red starling and the non-alcoholic Paloma drinks. Overall food was good and dishes were shareable. Wished that the table was a little bigger to fit the dishes better on the table. Service was also good and food came out pretty quickly. There is a parking lot but not a lot of space. They do have valet as an option. read more

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Parking here is interesting. The lot was full. We ended up parking by the police station and walking a bit. The lot isn't big, so I expect it's a regular occurrence. They are named after the bird & draw inspiration from its global migratory nature. The cross-continental menu features dishes influenced by the Americas, Africa, Europe, and Southeast Asia. The drinks match the cuisine. I also had one of the best mocktails I've ever had! The Ted Starling! 10/10 This menu is fun to grab some items and share. What we tried: Vietnamese Coffee Martini - vodka, espresso, and sweetened condensed milk Red Starling (N/A) NA spirit, ube, cranberry, lime Hummus - chili crisp, Za'atar, sesame, crispy garlic paired with flatbread. of the menu. Very good! I loved this French Fries -curry salt w/ sambal aioli. I'd pass but the sauce was solid. Wok Fried Green Beans - garlic, soy, ginger OBSESSED this was my fav! Steamed Pork Buns - hoisin, pickled cucumber, daikon, carrots & herbs - these were a bit overcooked and chewy. Curry Cauliflower - Golden raisin, almond, cilantro. Yum I love this dish Chicken Yakisoba - wok friend noodles, chicken thighs, cobbage, carrots, scallions, crispy garlic, bonito and Japanese mayo. Loved this one: so flavorful. Tacos - Butter Chicken / Skrit Steak/ Braised Port Foster Manhattan - scotch, banana liquer, sweet vermouth, and bitters N/A Shiso Mojito - shiso, lime, soda Ube Tres Leches Cake - condensed milk, purple yam, whipped topping. So soft and tasty. Ice Cream Sandwich - churro, vanilla bean ice cream, cinnamon. I wish the churro was softer but sooo good. read more

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I have no idea why this restaurant has such a low average rating. It is 10/10! Delicious drinks. Amazing food. Elegant vibes. Such an underrated spot! I have seen people complain pricing... this is Edina, what do you expect read more

The vibes at starling are high! The space is immaculate and decorated to perfection! Love that there is a nice dinner spot in this corner of Edina. The only downside is there is not much parking but they do have valet. Drinks menu was fantastic, I loved their wine list and enjoyed a few glasses. What most people come for are the cocktails, those are fantastic as well, we got their take on the French 75 and mix with a lychee martini and it was amazing. Honestly would come back just for that! Food selection was good, they have something for everyone. We started with the tacos and those were really good! we got the skirt steak and it was cooked to perfection and the sauces on it were top notch! We also got the burger with a side of fries. I went with a big burger fan and he said it was pretty good but we did take home half. We loved their fries and the dipping sauce with them probs one of our favorite things we ate. I got the green walleye curry and I loved the sauce and the rice but the walleye was just too fishy for me, it was pretty undercooked as well which was a bummer. I did dip my fries in the curry sauce which was amazing, maybe should even make that an option with the fries. We had the best server! He ordered everything to come out just right and went through the drink lists with us and menu effectively! Would come back here again to get those fries and drinks! Would happily try other menu items as well! read more

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I received a recommendation on Yelp about this new establishment and decided to visit for both lunch and dinner in two different occasions. Overall I think this is a very solid place that has something for pretty much everyone. My favorite item was the Balinese fried rice, which had a fair amount of cucumber and tomato on the side, along with shrimp paste and shallot in the fried rice with varying spice levels. I highly enjoyed consuming each grain and realized that the dish itself could even satisfy two people's hunger. Absolutely great. I also enjoyed the sticky wings which had a certain level of saltiness due to the fish sauce caramel and crispy garlic. I have never had wings like that and thoroughly enjoyed the taste and the size. The grilled sourdough had an innovative idea with anchovies on top of romenesco, almonds, manchego cheese, and of course, the sourdough bread. However, the anchovies, due to the already extremely salty taste, still ended up overpowering, and as a result didn't manage to offer an enjoyable experience. In addition, the Filipino adobo pork had some really tender braised pork shoulder, but had way too much cane vinegar that resulted in the rice extremely salty, to the point that I wasn't able to even eat it. I think maybe having little vinegar in the bowl, or simply having the vinegar in a small bowl on the side would be better for the dish. I have ordered two desserts, and both are solid choices! The ube tres leches cake had the ube taste and had the wetness of a tres leches, containing condensed milk that heightened the sweetness. The chocolate ganache is what one can imagine from a chocolate fudge, except for the fact that it was Mexican chocolate which resulted in a bit of a stimulating taste, if you have had Mexican chocolate before. Overall, a solid place that I would recommend those around the Edina area to visit. They also had good service and atmosphere which actually make this location a fitting place for a date or a friend hangout. read more

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Delicious food, good service and breathtaking atmosphere. Today for lunch on a whim we decided to stop into Starling. We were seated quickly and given menus. My first impression was awe because of the tremendous amount of greenery here. We ordered the hummus, which was so delicious we asked for extra pita bread to finish. It was warm and the flavors were well balanced. Next, I got the Poke bowl which was pretty delicious too. Decent amount of salmon and the jasmine rice was perfectly cooked. Last but not least the kumquat sour was strong and tart, the lemonade was yummy and the ice was engraved with the business logo, super fancy. Molly was great, there was a large free spacious parking lot out front and the wait was not too long! read more

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Beautiful ambiance (5/5)! As I walked in the door, I was blown away by the gorgeous art deco aesthetics featuring both natural and modern vibes. It just opened 6 weeks ago, so the place is spotlessly clean. Service was very friendly. Food was pretty good, I would love to come back to try more items from their menu. However, I do believe we're paying more for the ambiance than the food. Here's what we tried: Furikake Popcorn (2/5) very simple, I wouldn't order again unless I was starving upon arrival. Mediterranean Salad (3/5) citrus vinaigrette was nice, I wished for more feta. Tacos (4/5). Butter chicken taco was not spicy despite the chili pictured on the menu. Delicious but a bit messy from extra liquid. Skirt Steak taco was nicely grilled steak slices with a little spice (maybe in the guac). Pork belly taco had a flavorful pork belly but I was unsure if I liked the pate. Restaurant Week also included a menu with Chocolate Ganache dessert (2/5). I would rather have another taco instead. read more

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Service was good, attentive and thoughtful waitress. Ambience is nice, good for a small party or date night. The food was not good. The "5 spice wings" were not crispy at all. Smothered in spices but no flavor except for cumin. Got the skirt steak tacos - not good. Meat was okay but portions were tiny and the tortilla fell apart immediately. It's the saddest looking taco you've ever seen. Got the burger, ordered medium-well. Good sauce and onions on it, but burger was flavorless and borderline full rare meat on 1 side. Ordered a type of wine and got something different. Maybe other stuff is good, and people seem to like it, but there are too many good restaurants to go back here. read more

This restaurant recently opened up in the Edina area and I had to try it while I was in town. The restaurant is so nicely decorated and made you believe you are not in Minnesota. It almost reminds me of a plush lounge in a tropical country. The food was fantastic! I tried the roasted cauliflower (it is slightly spicy even though it's not noted on the menu), the steak taco, the butter chicken taco and the ube tres leches cake. The flavors were all superb and the meats were tender. I only had one small suggestion about the whipped topping on the ube and the wait staff and kitchen staff were very open to feedback and suggestions which was very refreshing. The staff in the restaurant are very friendly and welcoming and have very good recommendations on the food. I would not hesitate to come back here for another meal! read more

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