Mayna Xiong
Food and service was AMAZING. Reservations needed ahead of time along with pre-payment. It was about $160/person. Additional $80 for drink pairing (highly recommend). Food was delicious and well plated. I didn't think I was going to be full from a tasting menu but by the end of it, I was surprisingly full and satisfied. The menu changes monthly as the chef uses ingredients that is in season. Expensive but well worth it. Will definitely be returning.
Chase Nelson
One of the best course meals I've had in the Twin Cities. Everything was perfection. The course order was constructed well and the pairings were spot on. If you're looking for a nice night out this is the place, I highly recommend trying it for yourself.
Vicki Tam-Anderson
Our evening at Kaiser Furukawa was perfect. Everyone on staff -- incredible, friendly, and knowledgable. The food -- thoughtful, surprising, and delicious. So much attention was given to the little details. I highly recommend having dinner here!
Laurel Marsh
After falling in love with kaiseki cuisine on my trips to Japan, I was overjoyed when I learned of a restaurant opening up in Minneapolis. The food is elegantly presented and the seasonal ingredients are delicious. I am fondly remembering the Hassun course for the traditional Osechi New Years foods eaten in Japan for good luck in the upcoming year. Many people might be confused by this food and the way it is presented but the way the Japanese prepare and present food is very different from Americans. Yes, it is pricey compared to most other restaurants but that is entirely due to the fact that 80% of this menu had to be imported from Japan. Authentic Japanese food is so hard to find in the Midwest and this rare gem is so appreciated. I encourage everyone to give it a try if they can and to keep an open mind. You may not love everything but I promise you will find something that will surprise and delight you!
ありがとうございました、ふるかわ様。おいしいかった。ごちそうさまでした。
Jordan Lutter
Wow. My favorite dining experience I've had. I have been to Japan 3 times and this food had a very authentic flavor. We had a total of 10 courses. A few came with tea which paired really well. Even though these were small plates, we were quite full after all of the courses. One included a good amount of rice; they bagged up our leftover rice and made Onigiri with it.
Diana Pavlyuk
A one of a kind dining masterpiece that you can experience in Minneapolis, the only kaiseki restaurant in the Midwest! My husband and I decided to splurge on one of our date nights and were awed at each bite we took. There were so many unique flavors in each bite that worked in favor of one another. I still look back to this night dreaming of having those bites again! Looking forward to coming back.
Han Kim
Exceptional. Delicate, exquisite and immaculate. Seasonally changing, the kaiseki focused on elemental flavors of nature that can be subtle individually but profound in combination. This is a mature tasting menu unafraid of presenting an authentic palette that finally brings Japanese fine cuisine to Minneapolis. With every course not only were my senses delighted but also my body and mind as endorphines and parasympathetic responses took over putting me into a sublime state. Chef Shigeyuki Furikawa and his team are a treasure.
Tom MacNabb
Experiencing the Japanese approach to flavors textures and presentation that is Kaiseki is one of life great pleasures. Each course was a subtle exploration of the ingredients, balanced so that none was lost and all were celebrated. We opted for the wine and sake pairing which added another layer of complexity, and finished the evening with a drink at the whisky bar which features a great selection of Japan’s best.
Robert Wohlfeil
Such an amazing experience, both with the chefs and service, as well as with our fellow diners. I couldn't have asked for a more intimate yet communal dining adventure.
Brian Her
Go for the experience and food. You will not regret it AT ALL! Fine dining is meant to be savory and processed slowly with each bite. It's about the art and appreciation. By the end of the night, you'll find yourselves surprisingly stuffed.
Gigi Sherer
Impeccable service. Flawless, delicious food. Priceless experience.
Joel Weixel
Amazing service and environment. The subtle scents, visuals, and sounds made for a beautiful experience.
Blake Schmidt
Thank god this is here. We need more restaurants like this in the Twin Cities.
1st Edit: Just came back for our anniversary! Best restaurant in Minnesota, hands down. Nothing compares.
2nd Edit: Came back for my wife’s birthday. Excellent once again.
3rd Edit: Back for early Valentine’s Day. So good. Been too long. Every dish was great.
4th Edit: Wife’s birthday again! They gave us cool red placemats (red is the color of celebration) and specially printed menus. We have been doing Kado downstairs, but came upstairs for this. Very, very good.
5th Edit: Another Valentine’s Day! (We are in the teens in terms of visits.). Love Chef; love the staff.
6th Edit: Wife’s birthday again! (Don’t ask her age.)
Jeffrey Wright
A very nice representation of what a Kaiseki dinner should look like. Not all dishes exceeded great heights - but overall Furukawa san and his team are bringing proper Japanese food to Minneapolis.
The February meal is very very nice and highly recommended.
They are working on some very interesting no-alcohol pairings which really hit the mark. Sounds like a work in progress but so for some pretty great offerings.
I am eager to see how the team can further push themselves in 2021 and beyond. I will return again soon.
Highly recommended.
Tim Spicer
Amazing food. Can't say enough about how delicious the food was. It is definitely an adventure compared to American food and Americanized foreign cuisine. But you won't be disappointed trying everything at least once.
The chefs were great. Sitting at the chef's counter was great to watch everything happening.
The drink pairings were spot on. I suggest taking the pairing if you can hold your liquor.
Libby Fahrenkamp
Kaiseki Furukawa is my favorite restaurant in Minnesota. The food is thoughtful, interesting, seasonal, and delicious. Watching chef Furukawa and his team prepare and serve the dishes is one of my favorite parts of dining here. I love the immersive nature of the dining experience. You are not only paying for delicious food, but for this unique dining experience. for us, it is worth the price every time.
Daniel Sairsingh
Wonderful restaurant that upholds its commitment to seasonal ingredients. Every dish tells a story and seeks to broaden your understanding of the principles of kaiseki, whilst allowing you to "choose your own adventure" as you explore your method to indulge in the different flavors. The dinnerware was a work of art that matched the elegance of the food and the ambience. Service was flawless, as we were given thorough explanations of each dish and its method of preparation and were attended to without delay. This restaurant fills a void in the Twin Cities fine dining scene that desperately needed filling.
Art Jacobson
This was truly one of my favorite dining experiences I've had. The food was inventive, authentic, and above all delicious. I highly recommend doing the drink pairings; they complemented each course perfectly.
David V
Every aspect of the evening; from the whiskey bar, the consummately professional staff, and kaiseki experience was superb. The attention to detail was extraordinary. The chef’s skill, artistry, and commitment to his craft sets this location apart from the other fine dining locales in the state. One of the best meals of my life.
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