Minnesota | Minari: Korean Dim Sum Fusion š
This restaurant is a bit of a topsy-turvy experience for Chinese people. š We were almost done eating when we realized they didn't give us chopsticks. They gave the Westerners chopsticks, and the Chinese people ended up eating dan dan noodles with forks. ššš š½ļø This is a very hard-to-get reservation restaurant. Finally got to try it, and overall, it's decent. We only tried one dim sum, the shrimp shumai. The shumai skin was very salty, and the whole shumai was quite salty. If you can handle saltiness, give it a try. The appetizer was okay, but it wasn't clear if it was more Korean or dim sum. š The beef tartare was good. The beef had no raw meat taste at all, and it had a crispy topping similar to prawn crackers (but without the shrimp flavor). š The poached scallop was delicious. š It was the lightest dish of the meal. š„© The flank steak was described as miso-marinated, but it was way too salty. The green sauce, which seemed to be made from bell peppers, was refreshing and helped cut through the saltiness a bit. The chili oil was tasty but couldn't cover up the overwhelming saltiness. It didn't go well with the beef. š š The most topsy-turvy dish was the dan dan noodles. They didn't taste like any noodles from China. I suspect they were made from pasta. The flavor was interesting, with a strong sesame sauce, but I wouldn't recommend it. It was just too abstract. Summary: I left the meal still hungry. š I even couldn't resist eating the complimentary kimchi, and then I went home and cooked dumplings. The restaurant is still in its honeymoon phase, super popular and hard to get a reservation. You need to book at least ten days in advance for a normal mealtime. It's not worth it. The dishes aren't expensive, but they're not tasty. Report complete. š #RestaurantReview #FoodieDaily #AmbianceRestaurant šš
