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After operating for 358 days, PinKU has amassed a portfolio of prestigious awards in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul area. Highlights include:
The Global Food of the Twin Cities – JAPANESE
- Travel & Leisure Magazine, 2017
Best Sushi
- Best of the Twin Cities, City Pages, 2017
Best Restaurant Nominee
- Best of the Twin Cities, City Pages, 2017
(Reader’s Choice Poll)
Best New Restaurants
- MPLS-St. Paul Magazine, 2016
Best Global Restaurant
- Minneapolis Monthly, 2016
Best New Restaurants
- Minneapolis Monthly, 2016
Top 10 Twin Cities Restaurant Dishes of 2016
- StarTribune
(Crispy Shrimp)
Originating in Kyoto, PinKU Japanese Street Food is the ultimate expression of Japanese flavors, colors, and cooking methods in one outstanding menu by Chef Sugimura.
PinKU Japanese Street Food is a brand new chef-inspired, authentic fine-casual restaurant concept in Minneapolis. Founded by two start-up entrepreneurs, it is a compelling local story performing an art form rooted in culture, entertainment, and education. PinKU is understanding. Socially relevant. Japanese urbanity. It tells a story.