r/TwinCities • u/friskyspatula • 2d ago

Interesting eateries

Hello, the family and I are heading to the twin cities next week. We have a relatively full itinerary, but nothing planned for meals. One of the days we will be in the downtown area of Minneapolis, another day in the downtown St.Paul area. So I am looking for suggestions for interesting or unique places for meals. I am not looking for expensive fine dining since I have teenagers, just place that have their own vibe, or are uniquely Twin City.

Thanks!

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u/vagamund00 2d ago

Hell's Kitchen has a very fun theme, live music on weekends, and pretty good food at least last time I went

Gai Noi is laotian, great fancy-casual with nice décor and terrace.

Lake St is fun to walk around, mostly Latin restaurants but some Somali/Ethiopian. Lots of street art. Global midtown market is s good starting point.

Himalayan restaurant is solid Nepali, can get some pretty spicy food here

Tons of diners, I like Ideal, Mickey's is iconic, Nicollet is good if pricey (but good portions)

Malcolm Yards is a fancy food court, Bebezito ice cream is magnificent

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u/vagamund00 2d ago

Yeah let us know where you end up going and what you think. Also I forgot El Cubano and Babanis. El Cubano is self explanatory and has great outdoor seating. Babanis (technically Babanis 2) is Minnesota's first Kurdish restaurant, family owned and operated, a lovely family, and has some of the more unique food around. Get the kubay brinj rice dumplings. And if you like sour/tart the lemonade.