Had the chance to try Jook Sing during their residency at Bar Brava and it was phenomenal. The menu takes Chinese American comfort food to another level with creative, flavorful dishes that are beautifully executed. The XOXO Beef Chow Fun was out of this world, with noodles that were a clever twist on potato pavé and packed with rich, savory flavor. The fried rice was perfectly balanced and full of texture, and the spicy citrus chicken had just the right amount of heat with a sweet, bright citrus finish. The fried wontons were another favorite, paired with an apple-flavored sweet and sour sauce that worked so well. Every dish felt thoughtful and elevated while still comforting. Easily some of the best modern Chinese American food in the Twin Cities.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Daniel Bernard
Jook Sing has a an awesome variety of options that are thoughtful about their flavors and balance. Cloud and snow (very bright - chili vinaigrette, cloud ear, snow fungus, peppers), three cup king (clean, hearty - mushrooms, tofu), duck duck supreme (unctuous, warm, strong char on the mushrooms), fried rice (flavorful, great fry), smashed cukes (great tofu whip with mushrooms and acid). Tony and Mike have put together an exceptional menu with great vegan, vegetarian, gluten free options for those with unique needs or preferences.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Duck Duck Supreme, Smashed Cukes, Hug in a Bowl, Chili Olives
Dan Cahill
We tried the first pop-up by Jook Sing over a year ago and we’re excited to see they have a residency at a Bar Brava where their polished, Chinese American dishes feel right at home with cool wines and effortless service.
Our table ordered one of everything on the current menu. Favorites included the smashed cucumbers over whipped tofu, the spicy beef carpaccio with prawn crackers, hamachi crudo, hug-in-a-bowl sweet garlic eggplant, and the unanimous favorite, xoxo beef chow fun with NY strip.
Oh, and the almond cookie ice cream sandwich is a perfect nod to the classic cookie, but made shatteringly crisp. And the panna cotta was expertly set in a cute teacup.
Some dishes are heavy on the vinegar and acid (which I prefer) like the marinated mushrooms and General Tso’s chicken, but all pair well and are balanced by extra sides of jasmine rice.
We will keep track of Jook Sing’s trajectory as they keep finding great collaborators for pop-ups and residencies, and we hope to visit Bar Brava again in the next 6 months to see how their menu will change with the seasons and the whims of the chefs.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Martin Sheeks
Excellent food and a delightful atmosphere. I've been to three of their pop-ups so far and the menu just keeps getting better. Don't miss this spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hug in a Bowl, Milk Tea Panna Cotta, Xoxo Beef Chowfun, Mapo Hotdish
Mary Bareis
I’m a picky eater and yet I wanted to order because the plating was elegant, the food looked delicious and it tasted even better. It was healthy and used ingredients that appealed to me.
Had the chance to try Jook Sing during their residency at Bar Brava and it was phenomenal. The menu takes Chinese American comfort food to another level with creative, flavorful dishes that are beautifully executed. The XOXO Beef Chow Fun was out of this world, with noodles that were a clever twist on potato pavé and packed with rich, savory flavor. The fried rice was perfectly balanced and full of texture, and the spicy citrus chicken had just the right amount of heat with a sweet, bright citrus finish. The fried wontons were another favorite, paired with an apple-flavored sweet and sour sauce that worked so well. Every dish felt thoughtful and elevated while still comforting. Easily some of the best modern Chinese American food in the Twin Cities.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jook Sing has a an awesome variety of options that are thoughtful about their flavors and balance. Cloud and snow (very bright - chili vinaigrette, cloud ear, snow fungus, peppers), three cup king (clean, hearty - mushrooms, tofu), duck duck supreme (unctuous, warm, strong char on the mushrooms), fried rice (flavorful, great fry), smashed cukes (great tofu whip with mushrooms and acid).
Tony and Mike have put together an exceptional menu with great vegan, vegetarian, gluten free options for those with unique needs or preferences.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Duck Duck Supreme, Smashed Cukes, Hug in a Bowl, Chili Olives
We tried the first pop-up by Jook Sing over a year ago and we’re excited to see they have a residency at a Bar Brava where their polished, Chinese American dishes feel right at home with cool wines and effortless service.
Our table ordered one of everything on the current menu. Favorites included the smashed cucumbers over whipped tofu, the spicy beef carpaccio with prawn crackers, hamachi crudo, hug-in-a-bowl sweet garlic eggplant, and the unanimous favorite, xoxo beef chow fun with NY strip.
Oh, and the almond cookie ice cream sandwich is a perfect nod to the classic cookie, but made shatteringly crisp. And the panna cotta was expertly set in a cute teacup.
Some dishes are heavy on the vinegar and acid (which I prefer) like the marinated mushrooms and General Tso’s chicken, but all pair well and are balanced by extra sides of jasmine rice.
We will keep track of Jook Sing’s trajectory as they keep finding great collaborators for pop-ups and residencies, and we hope to visit Bar Brava again in the next 6 months to see how their menu will change with the seasons and the whims of the chefs.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent food and a delightful atmosphere. I've been to three of their pop-ups so far and the menu just keeps getting better. Don't miss this spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hug in a Bowl, Milk Tea Panna Cotta, Xoxo Beef Chowfun, Mapo Hotdish
I’m a picky eater and yet I wanted to order because the plating was elegant, the food looked delicious and it tasted even better. It was healthy and used ingredients that appealed to me.
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