Juche

"For years, chef Eddie Wu hosted some of the Twin Cities’ most in-demand pop-ups in Cook St. Paul. In 2023, Wu and his wife, Eve Wu; along with chef Chris Her; reopened the space with a new name. Juche is a vibe-y and neon-lit lounge serving some of the best wings in the city. Don’t miss the beverage menu, which contains a wide selection of non-alcoholic beverages and mocktails alongside house-infused soju, and a few other imported beers and wines rarely seen on bar menus in the Twin Cities." - Julie Yu

"Juche is an Eastside standout, an intimate lounge serving some of the Cities’ finest Korean fare. In addition to a bulgogi-marinated burger; crispy mackerel fillet in a spicy seafood sauce; and “mac n’ chi,” pairing creamy mac and cheese with butter-fried kimchi, Juche makes some of the best wings to be found in the area. Fried to perfection and coated in sweet ginger, spicy barbecue, or gochujang sauce, they come five to an order, so you’ll probably want to try all three. The kitchen stays open until midnight." - Eater Staff

"Juche, the intimate Eastside Korean lounge from chef Chris Her and Eve and Eddie Wu, serves some of the Cities’ finest Korean fare. Expect dishes like a bulgogi-marinated burger; kimchi jjigae, awash with anchovy stock and bacon fat; Peterson Farms galbi (short ribs); and “mac n’ chi,” which pairs creamy mac and cheese with zippy butter-fried kimchi. Juche also serves cocktails made with makgeolli, an effervescent Korean rice wine, and a broad menu of soju cocktails. Even better, it’s open until midnight, Thursday through Monday." - Eater Staff

"Juche, the intimate Eastside Korean lounge from chef Chris Her and Eve and Eddie Wu, serves some of the Cities’ finest Korean fare. Expect dishes like a bulgogi-marinated burger; kimchi jjigae, awash with anchovy stock and bacon fat; Peterson Farms galbi (short ribs); and “mac n’ chi,” which pairs creamy mac and cheese with zippy butter-fried kimchi. Juche also serves cocktails made with makgeolli, an effervescent Korean rice wine, and a broad menu of soju cocktails. Even better, it’s open until midnight, Thursday through Monday." - Justine Jones, Eater Staff

"Juche is an Eastside standout, an intimate lounge serving some of the Cities’ finest Korean fare. In addition to a bulgogi-marinated burger; crispy mackerel fillet in a spicy seafood sauce; and “mac n’ chi,” pairing creamy mac and cheese with butter-fried kimchi, Juche makes some of the best new wings to be found in the area. Fried to perfection and coated in sweet ginger, spicy barbecue, or gochujang sauce, they come five to an order, so you’ll probably want to try all three. The kitchen stays open until midnight." - Ali Elabbady, Eater Staff