Khue’s Kitchen

I don't think I can talk highly enough about my dinner here, it was that great of an experience! I went with a few friends who had been before and wanted to get one last meal in before the residency ended, and I am so glad that I was able to make it. The ambiance of the space was great, service was super attentive, and the food was top notch. We ordered the entire savory menu to split among our group (definitely the way to go), and my favorites were the spare ribs, crispy tofu, fried rice, and the wings. The wings and ribs were among some of the best I've had (the wings were probably the best wings I've ever had, if I'm being honest)! Everything was perfectly cooked and so delicious. We were too full for dessert but saw some other tables order it and it looked great too. Tip- the wine shots are super fun and a great thing to order if you want to try multiple wines! Chef Eric even came over after our meal to say hi and talk to us, which was so nice of him. This was one of the best meals I've had in a while, 100% worth a last minute visit before the residency at Bar Brava ends!

The food was all very delicious. So much that I went back the following week before the leave Bar Brava (1/13/24). A few points on the food:1]Fried Wings- You can have it with or without chili crunch. Or like I did... put it on half. First time I got it, it came with a tasty sweet sauce that went well on the rice.2)Fried Chicken Sandwich- that herb aioli is so tasty. I bet it would be good on the rice too. 3)Cream Cheese Wontons- good, but the highlight for me was the dipping sauce. It had a light fruity flavor. I had a lovely experience. Once Khue's Kitchen leaves, my understanding is 1) they'll be new venture for them and 2) Bar Brava will have another pop up.

Khue's Kitchen @ Bar Brava is one place that is not talked about enough! I was so wowed with the cuisine. The spare ribs are out of this world. Paired with the cilantro and red cabbage with rice, compliment each other so well. Not to mention the egg soaked in soy sauce. Delicious! You can tell the menu was thought out so so well. I also shared a few other foods not pictured with my friends, wings and cheese wontons also amazing! The Vietnamese coffee with vanilla ice cream was such a delicious treat. And finally the Chè panna cotta. I can't rave about this dessert enough! The coconut cream with jackfruit and lychee was quite the treat. Just thinking about all this food is making me relive the wonderful experience I had eating at Khue's Kitchen. Hats off to the chef! Beautiful restaurant, amazing food, worth every penny!

As a Vietnamese American, I really appreciated thr care to have Viet fusion that tastes right! Some Viet spots or Viet fusion spots waters down their flavors to appeal to a larger audience, but Khue's has all the right flavors to be new yet nostalgic at the same time. I love the caramelized spare ribs with the jammy egg, five spice tofu, chili oil wings, and the chicken sandwich. I'm sure I would have loved everything else too if I had ordered it! The dessert is also spot on- affogato and coconut panna cotta. You order with the staff (and you can also order Bar Brava's wine) but if you are lucky enough, Chef Eric would be in front of you cooking and you'll get to chat with him. He's humble, talented, and has a true love for cooking. Khue's will be at Bar Brava until December, which is a cozy and intimate space- perfect for one on one conversations and dates. I'll be sad to see Chef Eric go, but can't wait to see what his next project and plans for Khue's will be!

My girlfriend and I went twice to try everything on the menu. It was amazing. I will definitely visit again when they are in a new permanent location.

At Khue's Kitchen at Bar Brava, my experience was overall delightful, meriting a 4.5-star review. The complimentary wine samples were a fantastic touch, adding an extra layer of hospitality. While the rice dish was slightly on the saltier side for my taste, it was still enjoyable. The food, in general, was solid--reliable and satisfying without necessarily pushing culinary boundaries. The wings, however, were a standout dish and possibly the best I've had, making them a must-try item on the menu. The Bao was simple with well made baos and delicious pork belly, rounding out a meal that was both comforting and well-executed.For bar food it's phenomenal, you can't go wrong. I won't be coming again but would recommend for a one time eat before it's gone in December.

The most important piece of information I can give you is to enter at the door pictured.That door is your gateway to some of the most delicious Vietnamese food I've ever had. The five spice tofu is nubbly crisp on the outside, and (juicy?) on the inside. It's coated in a very tasty sauce, and comes with jasmine rice and Vietnamese style kimchee veggies. Yum! The caramelized pork ribs come with a perfectly jammy egg to squish into the rice. Yum!! The spicy chicken sandwich is crispy, tender, delicious. Not too spicy - the chili crisp smooshed together with the mayonnaise is the perfect topping to pull it all together. Be sure to get an order of the fried rice. I love this type of eggy home style fried rice, made without soy sauce. You have to try this place - it is the ultimate comfort food for people who consider interesting new flavors to be comforting. Takeout and delivery only.

Best Fried Chicken Sandwich in MSP???!!!Yes, it's a little difficult to find - go inside and down the hall, if you've hit the crossfit gym with the loud music you've gone too far! You can't actually go inside (Pickup/Delivery ONLY!!), you'll see a QR code on the left hall wall to order. The food took a bit to make but was so worth it, I would recommend ordering online ahead of time in the future. The chicken sandwich is AMAZING. SO CRISPY, SO FLAVORFUL, SO DELICOUS, also so mess and saucy but worth it!! It's completely worth the trip just for the sandwich but the rest of the wings and the rib are also good just not as good as the chicken sandwich. I have no clue how he gets the breading so amazingly thick and crunchy. Wow. I'm hungry just thinking about it!!

Location: A little bit hard to find! Your GPS might take you to a CrossFit gym, just go around to the other side of the building. You can down a longggg hallway where you wait for your food outside the kitchen **pickup only, no dine in***Ordering: you can only order online, they do not have a cash register. Recommend ordering ahead of time since you have to anyway.Food: I got the spare ribs that came with rice, sautéed vegetables and a soy sauce egg. Soy sauce egg was really good, super fresh and the yolk was just the perfect amount of runny to eat with rice. The ribs were cooked perfectly and the glaze was really great. Sautéed vegetables had the perfect amount of crunch and complemented the spices in the ribs well.

This cozy restaurant has left the best impressions! Hospitable hosts, delicious dishes, simple menu, and wonderful dessert. The fried chicken was so crunchy and juicy. Chef Pham killed it with his Chili Crunch Chili Oil. I tried acquiring how he makes it... he wouldn't spill the tea. Though a photo was not included, I also ordered the Cream Cheese Wonton. Can't go wrong with a classic appetizer. Ended the meal with a light and refreshing Panna Cotta. Highly recommend checking them out.