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Name: Young Joni
Address: 165 13th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN, United States, 55413
Telephone: (612) 345-5719
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

Young Joni

4.7

787 Reviews

$31 to $50

Pizzeria

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Young Joni is an evolving organic vision of the warm, life-providing hearth, the sustaining power of human dialogue, and feeling nourished and connected by sharing plates and celebrating—whether it’s an anniversary, a birthday, or any other day. It’s a place made for slowing down, feeling special, and savoring the extraordinary experience of living.

Our menu is a reflection of American food as owner and chef Ann Kim sees America today—a continuing conversation between cultures, underpinned by a common enjoyment of quality ingredients cooked simply and served in ways that promote sharing and a sense of fun.

Reservations are available for only a portion of our seats. If you are unable to obtain a reservation, we encourage you to walk in. Our hosts will estimate the approximate wait when you arrive.

We look forward to serving you.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Pizzeria, Tapas / Small Plates, Asian
Hours of operation
Monday -- 4:00pm - 10:00pm Tuesday - Thursday -- 4:00pm - 11:00pm Friday -- 4:00pm - 12:00am Saturday -- 12:00pm - 12:00am Sunday -- 12:00pm - 10:00pm
Phone number
(612) 345-5719
Website
http://www.youngjoni.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Michael Shaughnessy

Location
165 13th Ave NE Minneapolis, MN 55413
Neighborhood
Northeast Minneapolis
Cross street
2nd Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wine

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Cauliflower$12.00
shishito peppers, saffron chermoula, pickled fresno, golden raisins, almond picada, cauliflower yogurt
Wood Roasted Corn$8.00
Calabrian chile, pecorino, butter, lime
Japanese Sweet Potato$10.00
charred scallion crème fraîche, pickled fresno, gochugaru, bonito
Three Bean Salad$11.00
charred green beans, snap peas, crispy chickpeas, Calabrian chile, fresh herbs, carrot miso vinaigrette
Kimchi$4.00

Salad

Bibim Grain$13.00
Job's tears, farro, brussels sprouts, zucchini, shiitake mushrooms, pickled vegetables, daikon, nori, mixed seeds, soft egg, gochujang vinaigrette
Celery, Endive and Apple$10.00
candied pecans, aleppo, buttermilk bleu
Grilled Halloumi and Radish$11.00
arugula, watercress, brioche
Local Baby Greens$10.00
arugula, mizuna, mustard, oak leaf, butterhead greens, Korean melon, spiced pepitas, SarVecchio, sherry vinaigrette
Chicory Caesar$12.00
castelfranco, radicchio, endive, frisee, egg, almonds, croutons, SarVecchio

Other Delights

Grilled New Caledonia Blue Prawns$14.00
red chili, fish sauce, lime
Korean Beef Short Ribs$13.00
kalbi marinade, chimichurri, charred serrano yogurt
Meatballs$13.00
kimchi oxtail sugo
Lamb Kofta Kebabs$13.00
charred eggplant, kaffir lime cucumber relish, almonds, cumin yogurt
Spicy Clams and Pork Belly$12.00
doenjang broth, kimchi, bok choy, fingerling potatoes, tofu
Grilled Chicken Wings$12.00
salsa macha, cilantro, lime
Sweet and Spicy Pork Spare Ribs$12.00
gochujang BBQ sauce, pickled vegetables
Thai Sausage Skewers$12.00
bibb lettuce, fresh herbs, radish, cucumber, naam jim kai
Grilled Whole Fish
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Pizza

Old Reliable$11.00
house red sauce, mozzarella, pecorino
Yolo$16.50
house red sauce, mozzarella, fennel sausage, Nueske's bacon, natural casing pepperoni
Margherita$12.50
Italian red sauce, fior di latte, fresh basil, olive oil
Marinara$8.00
Italian red sauce, garlic confit, Sicilian oregano, olive oil
One Potato, Two$15.00
Yukon Gold and sweet potatoes, gruyere, cream, caramelized onion, rosemary
Amatriciana$15.50
Italian red sauce, Red Table guanciale and pancetta, pecorino, cream, garlic, red onion, chili flake, black pepper
Broccolini$16.00
broccolini, mozzarella, French feta, Castelvetrano olives, garlic, Calabrian chili, preserved lemon, almonds
The Pepe$16.50
fresh clams, Parmigiano Reggiano, mozzarella, crème fraîche, garlic, shallot, parsley, chili flake, lemon
La Parisienne$16.50
LaQuercia prosciutto, gruyere, ricotta, brown butter, caramelized onion, arugula, pickled mustard seed
Cote d'Azur$14.50
Italian red sauce, anchovy, oil-cured black olive, piquillo pepper, caramelized onion, capers, thyme, olive oil
Umami Mama$16.00
crimini, shiitake and portobello mushroom, taleggio, fontina, thyme, truffle oil, nori
Sausage and Onion$16.00
fennel sausage, crème fraîche, leek, scallion, caramelized onion, fennel pollen
The Basque$16.00
Spanish chorizo, mozzarella, goat cheese, piquillo pepper, red onion, Castelvetrano olive, preserved lemon
Korean BBQ$17.50
beef short ribs, mozzarella, scallion, arugula, sesame, soy chili vinaigrette

What 787 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.7

4.7 based on all time ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

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StFidelis
Minneapolis
9 reviews
vip
1.0
9 reviews
Reviewed on October 15, 2018
overall1foodserviceambience
Great businesses recognize it’s all about people. No matter your line of work, whether you’re an electrician, doctor, dentist, attorney or a manager at a restaurant, you are working with and for people. Treating people with kindness and respect is equally as fundamental to your success as what you’re selling. When it comes to food, there has always been something wonderfully cohesive about experiencing food with good people. Conversely, when the people serving you in a restaurant lack honest compassion and attentiveness, even the best of food can taste unpleasant. This past Saturday six of us 50-something professionals set out to have an enjoyable night of food and friends. We started at Travail Kitchen and Amusements (delightful!) We then decided to go on an impromptu pizza (not pub) crawl in the local area. Pig Ate My Pizza (perfect!); Pyscho Suzi’s (wonderful!), and then … Young Joni. We arrived at Young Joni at 10:30pm. Closing time is 12:00pm. We entered and were pleased to see the restaurant was only 25% full. Yes! No waiting! We are in! This night is going famously! Well, it was. But now, there is a bad apple who is going to ruin the bunch (our night). Read on. ... (Can't fit the whole review on Open Table character limits. See TripAdvisor or Facebook for the full review) ... Dan’s first explanation as to why they were treating us with uncaring brashness? “You said you only wanted to come in for drinks.” First of all, that’s not correct. More importantly, YOU JUST TOLD A PATRON THEIR ORDER ISN’T WORTHY OF BEING SERVED!?! (I told you he would confirm our theory as true!) ... It’s truly unfortunate this bad apple was able to ruin the bunch (our special evening). Sadly, given the ownerships hiring practices, I cannot recommend Young Joni as an establishment worthy of your time and money. Owner Ann Kim ~ Corporate advice: Employ the Fish Philosophy in your culture. Your service will then meet and exceed your food.
T
Timmy
Minneapolis
1 review
1.0
1 review
Reviewed on October 2, 2018
overall1foodserviceambience
If you are thinking of going here with a big party, don't bother. I called to try to get a reservation for 12 and they don't do that for big groups. I called that morning to check availability and they said show up and see. We got there and they wouldn't seat partial groups. Server had no desire to help us out at all. So we left. Thanks for wasting our time Young Joni.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 16, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic service, looking forward to going back.
SG
StacyG
Minneapolis
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 2, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
We celebrated my daughter’s graduation! Was a great place for the festivities! All kids loved the photo booth! The food was excellent and great for sharing! I think our favorites was the Korean barbeque and amatriaciana pizzas (we ordered seconds) and the cauliflower! So good!
PK
PhilK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 26, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect meal! It started with the perfect server and was followed by the delicious meal, timing was impeccable.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience4
Celebrated our sins’s college graduation with three generations. Amazing food, flavors and service. A perfect evening for celebration of family accomplishment and love.
CS
CarolSam
Minneapolis
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Mother’s Day First Time Loved everything about YJ! Great vibe with music, people and setting! Only drawback was the distance from our house to YJ! 40 mins away!
KB
KateB
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love love love this place Fantastic in every way Noisy
EW
EricaW
Minneapolis
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2018
overall5food5service4ambience5
Amazing, amazing, amazing and worth the wait! Everything from the appetizers to dessert was perfection. Great ambiance - I'll be back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 10, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was great! We had the Korean BBQ pizza and the Clam Pizza. Both were very, very, very good! The Korean BBQ had a heaping portion of arugula on it, which really enhanced the flavor of the bbq. The peppery flavor made it sooo much better. The clam pizza was not what I was expecting. It was a garlic and sweet tasting clam pizza. Some might misread this as a weird flavor but it is remarkable! A must try. The vanilla ice cream with olive oil I was skeptical of and was proven correct, IMO. My wife loved it and thought it enhanced the vanilla flavor. I thought the olive oil enhanced the salty flavor of the ice cream, which I usually like, but didn’t go well with vanilla.
DW
DebbieW
Minneapolis
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was a fabulous evening of great food!! Everything was perfect and we will be back soon(or as soon as we can get a reservation) haha
SK
SamuelK
Minneapolis
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved it. Wait staff were great. Food was solid. Atmosphere was attractive. Very solid.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 25, 2018
overall5food4service5ambience5
We love the cauliflower and will likely order it every time. We tried the Japanese sweet potatoes, and while it was unique, the flavors were a little imbalanced. The potatoes were substantial and cooked to perfection, but they were topped with just a few too many fish flakes. The smell reminded me of my childhood, feeding our family fish. We also recommend the pizza. This time, we tried the Amatriciana. It was tasty. My only qualm was the ingredients were chopped to finely to really differentiate or appreciate each for what they were. To end, the soft serve is always delightful. This time we tried it with olive oil and sea salt. Yum.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic pork belly and clams!
M
Mamaofboys
Minneapolis
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was just perfect. We had the cauliflower appetizer and it was delicious! We enjoyed a pizza and it might have been the best pizza I’ve ever had.
B
Bellacat
Minneapolis
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on April 20, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing unique dishes - the cauliflower is a must. Just wish it wasn’t so hard to get reservations
KE
KarlaE
Minneapolis
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on April 18, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best food in town. Interesting, tasty, fresh, special!
JG
JeffG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 18, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service, delicious food, and a creative atmosphere.
s
steeple
Minneapolis
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2018
overall5food5service4ambience4
Great night with friends. Birthday. Really tasty food (pizza and kale salad). Good service. Had a super time. Would recommend and also return soon.
SM
SueM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 16, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great pizzas and beer! Also Korean beef barbecue! Tables have large box supporting them and it hits your knees! Opt for table around outside edge without box!
o
oly72
Savannah
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2018
overall5food5service4ambience5
Love the food and atmosphere here. Will definitely be back many more times!
M
Mickster
Minneapolis
44 reviews
vip
5.0
44 reviews
Dined on April 12, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always, consistently amazing. It is honestly worth waiting a few months to get in. Everything is so good, including the drinks.
J
Jennifer
Minneapolis
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 11, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Anniversary dinner for 10. Great food, drinks and service! Fun photo booth pic!
R
Ranger58
Minneapolis
44 reviews
5.0
44 reviews
Dined on April 10, 2018
overall5food5service4ambience5
The cauliflower is amazing. I have it every time!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 10, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great service and food. Pizza was excellent.
A
Allaboutthetaste
Minneapolis
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Heard this was good, and it truly is! Enjoyed several appetizers and a couple delicious pizzas. Fun to share plates. I recommend getting a reservation. Staff was awesome.
MN
MNfoodie
Minneapolis
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Favorite restaurant for over a year now! Everything is delicious. Can’t go wrong with anything
JR
JennyR
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 8, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of my favorite restaurants in the Twin Cities!
SH
SHarvey
Minneapolis
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2018
overall4food4service4ambience3
We had curried cauliflower, pork belly, Basque pizza, and Korean BBQ pizza. My favorite was the cauliflower. As an Asian food enthusiast, I was a little disappointed with the pork belly and Korean BBQ. I like this restaurant for its creative food and cocktails. A nice, casual night out.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
46 reviews
4.0
46 reviews
Dined on April 7, 2018
overall4food5service4ambience3
Food is exceptional especially the roasted vegetables but so loud. It seems to be the way things are in trendy restaurants. Would return for the food. Wish there were a few more choices in red wines by the glass.
DW
DeniseW
Minneapolis
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on April 7, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
We try to visit as much as we can...love this place...perfect feel and perfect food...all in all a wonderful experience...
c
cgus
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 6, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best pizza and back bar in town! Our favorite spot for incredible food and ambiance!
G
Gottaloveapug1
Minneapolis
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 4, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Pizza wonderful, especially La Parisienne, the beet salad is wonderful, I would go just for that, which I did. Our server was excellent. Just a special place👍👍
D
Deber
Minneapolis
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 31, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
We asked our server to order for us. We gave her a few restriction and she surprised us with each entree. It was a really fun way to experience a new restaurant where everything on the menu looked so yummy. Everything was delicious!
CL
CandaceL
Minneapolis
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on March 29, 2018
overall5food4service5ambience5
Young Joni has a beautiful design and decor, welcoming and comfortable, yet elegant. R staff are very attentive and the food is creative. Loved it.
SS
SudhaS
Minneapolis
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 29, 2018
overall5food5service3ambience5
What an amazing space with excellent food and cocktails. Cannot wait to return.
SB
SamanthaB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 28, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Young Joni is a bit expensive, but I also feel like it's worth it. I've been twice now and enjoyed everything we have had.
LN
LindaN
Minneapolis
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 27, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
The cocktails are delicious. For food you must try the Japanese potato, cauliflower, confit mushrooms, & the pepe pizza!
H
Hammer118
Minneapolis
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 27, 2018
overall4food5service5ambience5
Pizza is awesome, very nice cocktails, and excellent service
BD
BriD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 26, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went to Young Joni for my boyfriend's birthday and it was amazing. Our spot was ready right at the reservation time and we were seated at the bar right in front of where the chefs were making some of the dishes. It was fun and added to the experience. Our waiter suggested a great bottle of wine which we enjoyed, and the Korean BBQ pizza was wonderful! Will definitely be back to Young Joni.

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Young Joni is rated 4.7 stars by 787 OpenTable diners.

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Additional information

Cross street
2nd Street
Neighborhood
Northeast Minneapolis
Hours of operation
Monday -- 4:00pm - 10:00pm Tuesday - Thursday -- 4:00pm - 11:00pm Friday -- 4:00pm - 12:00am Saturday -- 12:00pm - 12:00am Sunday -- 12:00pm - 10:00pm
Cuisines
Pizzeria, Tapas / Small Plates, Asian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Michael Shaughnessy
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wine

Website
http://www.youngjoni.com/
Phone number
(612) 345-5719

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Young Joni

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100 Minneapolis - St. Paul Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Vegetable

Cauliflower$12.00

Wood Roasted Corn$8.00

Japanese Sweet Potato$10.00

Three Bean Salad$11.00

Kimchi$4.00

Salad

Bibim Grain$13.00

Celery, Endive and Apple$10.00

Grilled Halloumi and Radish$11.00

Local Baby Greens$10.00

Chicory Caesar$12.00

Other Delights

Grilled New Caledonia Blue Prawns$14.00

Korean Beef Short Ribs$13.00

Meatballs$13.00

Lamb Kofta Kebabs$13.00

Spicy Clams and Pork Belly$12.00

Grilled Chicken Wings$12.00

Sweet and Spicy Pork Spare Ribs$12.00

Thai Sausage Skewers$12.00

Grilled Whole Fish

Pizza

Old Reliable$11.00

Yolo$16.50

Margherita$12.50

Marinara$8.00

One Potato, Two$15.00

Amatriciana$15.50

Broccolini$16.00

The Pepe$16.50

La Parisienne$16.50

Cote d'Azur$14.50

Umami Mama$16.00

Sausage and Onion$16.00

The Basque$16.00

Korean BBQ$17.50

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