Kim's
Permanently Closed
Korean American fusion with unique dishes and creative cocktails
Korean American fusion with unique dishes and creative cocktails
"An Uptown Minneapolis eatery by Chef Ann Kim that closed due to financial losses and staff unionization efforts." - Serena Maria Daniels
"Much ink has been spilled about Kim’s, James Beard award-winning chef Ann Kim’s Korean American restaurant, but the ink would be for naught if the food wasn’t good. The menu is grounded in Kim’s perspective and journey as a South Korean immigrant woman raised in Apple Valley: ranch is served alongside the Korean fried chicken wings; chewy rice cakes are coated in a four cheese sauce that is reminiscent of potluck sheet pans of mac and cheese, in the best way; misugaru — a Korean meal replacement drink — is added to layers of delicate ladyfingers in the tiramisu that tops the dessert menu. Make sure to start with the bubbling egg soufflé." - Julie Zhou
"Kim’s reopened after being vandalized. The incident involved a cement slab and white paint thrown through the window. The restaurant was supported by local chefs, restaurant owners, and community members. Kim’s had recently been in the news for workers' unionization efforts." - Justine Jones
"A fast-and-fun Korean American restaurant serving Los Angeles-style kalbi and sizzling stone bowl bibimbap, opened in fall 2023. Known for its vibrant atmosphere, homemade Spam sandwiches, Shin Raymun fries, and a Bad Bunny soundtrack, the restaurant draws deep from Chef Ann Kim's memories and family history." - Justine Jones
"Chef Ann Kim’s new Korean American restaurant, Kim’s, is now open in Minneapolis. Grab a seat at the bar for corn tea whiskey highballs and lychee tinis — or head downstairs to Bronto Bar, the basement speakeasy, which opens Thursday November 9. Bronto’s cocktail list is divided into three sections (savory, bright, and spirited) with full, low, and no-proof options for each. Order a burger, a scratch-made Spam patty, or egg custard on a pillowy hotteok bun." - Eater Staff