The restaurant was small, and in a very cute location with a nice private parking lot. As you enter you notice it's not too decorated and definitely has room for improvement on that front. You order at the cash register in the entrance and they will bring the food to you. We ordered a fried chicken sandwich, Char Siu, egg rolls and rice. The favorite was definitely the chicken. It was very crispy, thick, moist and flavorful. It was on a pretzel bun, which normally I am a fan of but I think it takes away from the flavor of the fried chicken and the gochujang sauce we got and doesn't quite make sense. To me, it seems more haha a burger bun than fried chicken. The char Siu was good, but very small pieces of meat for the big price tag. The egg rolls were delicious and we liked the way they were cut along with the dipping sauce. Overall, we would come back but I think we would focus on just getting fried chicken and apps and avoid the rest. read more

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A good & quick stop in Minnetonka! We got the chicken sandwich and the char siu! The chicken sandwich was delicious; we enjoyed the gochujang sauce with the sandwich. The chicken was crispy and flavorful by itself as well, a big win! The char siu was tasty but the portion size was a bit small. The service was very quick and efficient but the restaurant was pretty loud and it was kind of hard to hear if you were trying to have a conversation. It seemed like just an acoustics thing in the space we were sitting. read more

Abang Yoli - Char Siu (DF) - Korean Near Me - Minnetonka, Minnesota

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I have been to AY 3 times now and enjoyed it all. I have eaten in twice and taken to go once. The fried chicken is a bit different than standard fare in the best ways. It's crispy, not crunchy. It's moist and tender, not greasy. It's piping hot on arrival, not sitting under a heat lamp. It's flavorful and not spicy if that is a thing for you. If you order the two piece it's two adult portions of chicken. I got the sandwich last time which was really good but a bit hard to keep together. I recommend Abang Yoli and will be going again. Service and interior = Fine Cost = Medium Food = 8 / 10 read more

Abang Yoli was the perfect place to stop for a summer lunch. The fried chicken sandwich is cooked to perfection - extra crispy outside with moist chicken on the inside, and not overly greasy. The sauce option you pick really decides the overall flavor of your sandwich. We liked the sesame ginger garlic and the gochujang! The fries were a good size to share and had a unique flavor with the nori sprinkles and sesame mayo. The interior is cheerful and welcoming, and the meal came out quickly after ordering at the counter. Definitely worth a stop if you're in the area! read more

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While in Hopkins, we figured it's ten minutes to Abang Yoli, so why not try take-out? When we lived in Seattle, a Korean chicken place was across the street from our condo in Belltown. The chicken was not good, but what's offered at Abang Yoli is so much better , it deserves a commendation from the Korean ambassador. Crisp, juicy, with little grease, the fried chicken tasted delicious. The accompanying sweet potato has a perfect kick. It's not cheap, but Abang Yoli is worth every penny. read more

Korean food is my absolute favorite, but I am sad this place just doesn't deliver. First of all, I wish they could offer a broader Korean menu with bibimbap and other stale dishes. We tried the 4-piece chicken and it was very mediocre; no reference to Korean flavors, tasted more like a schnitzel. Sadly, the kimchi slaw was terrible; bitter and just very odd, and I LOVE kimchi. Just overall not my type of food. read more

Abang Yoli - What's left of the 4-piece chicken - Korean Near Me - Minnetonka, Minnesota

I ordered same day take out for a family celebration. The food was fresh and delicious. My order was ready on time. I recommend the fried chicken, pickles, and sweet potatoes. Portions were a good size. I will visit Abang Yoli again. read more

I want to preface this by saying that my first meal from "Abang Yoli" was a takeout order, so that may have impacted my enjoyment of the meal due to the ideal temperatures at which fried foods are meant to be savoured. That being said, their Korean Fried Chicken is the bees' knees! I loved the crunch, flavor, and juiciness of the fried chicken. This is their staple menu item, so if nothing else makes your taste buds moist, give the fried chicken a whirl. With the fried chicken, I ordered the "Asian Fries" and "Sweet Potatoes". Their sides menu is limited: kimchi slaw, steamed jasmine rice, house pickles, or Asian fries. The sweet potatoes are from their main menu options. The Asian Fries were okay, sesame-forward with a small amount of heat, but nothing unpleasant. I'm sure had I tried these on site, fresh out of the fryer, I would've appreciated this side a lot more. The sweet potatoes are not an option I'd go for again. It's not my style to bash a dish, so I will say this respectfully and objectively: the sweet potatoes did not have flavor combinations that I appreciated in the same way someone else might. I appreciated all of the sauce offerings. They were perfect for dipping the fries and chicken in. My favorites were the "Sesame Ginger Garlic" sauce, which tasted similar to the Ginger dressing given at every Hibachi/Teppanyaki restaurant with your salad, and their "Asian Mayo", which was also quite sesame-forward. All of that being said, I would like to go back, dine in, and indulge in their chicken sandwich as it's one of their top-selling items aside from the fried chicken alone. I think after a second dine-in visit, I could form a better opinion. read more

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Had to go support one my local favs!! They have an awesome chicken sandwich, bao, delicious fries lots of sauce options and a nice choice of ciders and beers. So happy for all the amazing local places!! read more

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It's a one person show when we were there. One person taking orders and making all the food. Very personable and pretty fast for doing it all himself. We ordered take out but if we had eaten there it would have been quite cozy and nice. They do have some beer available if that is of interest. read more

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Drove by this place and decided to turn around! We got two pieces of Korean fried chicken (that is enough for two people) which comes with one side, either pickles or kimchi. We chose pickles which was a little cup of pickled veggies like cucumbers, radish, and carrots. The chicken was big and extra crispy! Loved the flavor of the breading. We also loved the sauces we picked too. Be careful, some are actually spicy like they state on the menu. They also have beer and wine. Love the variety of wine, I liked their crisp Sauvignon blanc. The chef was there, who was helpful and kind and the service was fast and friendly. read more

Abang Yoli - 2 piece chicken entree - Korean Near Me - Minnetonka, Minnesota

I am so happy that these guys opened a Minnetonka location. We got some take out and it was so good! The fried chicken is moist and the crust is perfectly fried. It comes with a choice of sauces. Also had the char siu pork belly which i also perfectly prepared. As an afterthought I also ordered the sweet potatoes. Amazing, highly recommended. The space is bright and plenty of room for dine in. They have beer, wine and sake. Don't wait to check it out ! read more

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First visit to the new location in Minnetonka and so excited they are here! Ate lunch on the patio. Friendly service and same great food! Did miss the Chicken Satays that are on the Malcom Yards menu and would love to see the Chicken Bao added here as well. We had the Char Sui and Rice Noodle salad read more

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The guy at the counter was very nice and explained the menu to us. My husband had the chicken sandwich and really enjoyed it. I had the two-piece fried chicken, which was amazingly light and crispy. I really loved the gochujang, which was kind of like a cross between buffalo sauce and BBQ sauce. The kimchi was just okay -- but that's just me, I've never been a big kimchi fan. Next time I'll try the pickles instead. We'll definitely be back. read more

Best chicken sandwich ever, and the sauces were unreal!! Can't wait to bring everyone I know back with me next time!

Second visit and food was still fantastic! We really enjoy the sweet potatoes which have amazing flavor! The chicken is hot and crispy when delivered to your table and tastes wonderful with various sauces - try the ginger garlic and also the gochujuang! Service is counter order followed by delivery to your table. Ambiance is pleasant. Go for the food!! read more

Abang Yoli - Sweet potatoes - Korean Near Me - Minnetonka, Minnesota

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The food is awesome! There, I said it and now it's going to get crowded and super popular and I'll be bummed to wait in line for The Most Amazing Fried Chicken Ever! It's a small place, probably 8 tables inside and same outside (maybe) plus some bar space. It isn't fancy but the food is fantastic and the staff are very nice. And the sweet potato dish is to die for as well. Probably see you there... read more

Best fried chicken ever! We have picked up and dined in. Great service and easy parking.

I've been told I must try the sweet potato entree by my culinary friends. Today I did. First off, the presentation was excellent. Neglecting a photo I began to enjoy this supreme dish with the Asian style mayonnaise which was cleverly spread over the inside of the deep dish so that I could easily swab the slices that I had cut. The combination of the topping along with the perfect texture of the potato made my tastebuds savor each bite. I can't wait to return. My friend chose the chicken sandwich along with 2 different dipping sauces. This was his second time here (as well mine) and I believe he is hooked. By the time I left at 1:30 the restaurant was still packed. I wish all of the success in the world for this restaurant because it has become my go-to place for comfort food. read more

Abang Yoli - SSAM - Korean Near Me - Minnetonka, Minnesota

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Stopped for lunch on a saturday afternoon, spotted Abang Yoli while biking the Lake Minnetonka Regional trail across the street. Ordered at the counter, and food was brought to our table. Friendly service. Clean place with nice aesthetics. Indoor and outdoor seating. Two of us shared a fried chicken sandwich and order of sweet potatoes. Both delicious and highly recommend! Juicy chicken, yummy sauces, great flavors! read more

They have the best fried chicken in minnesota. I always enjoy going here with my dad. Chef Jamie is amazing and if you sit at the bar he loves to talk. The inside is a perfect size and it has a nice restaurant feel. 10/10 Restaurant would recommend no matter what food you like. read more

Dry white chicken. I could not finish my meal. Good sauce though! And to be fair, the two people I was with enjoyed their meals, so maybe it's just me. read more

Tried this restaurant for the first time and WOW!!!! I got the chicken sandwhich with gochujang sauce and it was phenomenal. i wish i would have taken a picture, but i was too excited to eat!! The staff was so kind and helpful in helping me decide what to get haha. such a cute restaurant and very chill vibe!! i will be coming back for sure! read more

I regret I did not get a picture of the sweet potato side. One of the best flavor combinations I have ever had. The chicken was super crispy, moist and not greasy. They shred the kimchi which gives in my opinion a better texture than sliced. Went well with the chicken. The in house sauces- we had goghujang and sesame, are so well balanced. Cannot wait to go back. Chef Yoo was present and coaching his team and I may have seen him do some dishes! Epic leader. read more

Abang Yoli - Korean chicken - fried - Korean Near Me - Minnetonka, Minnesota

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We've gone to their other location at Malcom Yards before but decided to stop by this location while on this side of town. Plenty of space for indoor seating and there's a good amount of seating outdoors as well. The food here is really good. The chicken usually comes out hot, crispy, and really juicy. If you decide to try the sandwich, this is also good too and goes well with a sauce of you're choosing. We also tried the char siu pork and grilled beef short rib. These are great with just a bowl of rice and/or with the ssam. Lots of flavor for both. The char siu pork is juicy and has a nice glaze on it. The beef shirt rib is juicy and cooked medium rare. So it all turned out great. The minor gripes that I have with this place was with placing our order and the amount of time it takes to receive our food. In addition to the char siu pork and beef short rib, we ordered the 2 piece chicken and 2 chicken sandwiches. For some reason, the guy completely left off the 2 chicken sandwiches, even after he asked us about what sauces to put on the sandwiches. We asked him to put the sauce on the side. I only realized the sandwiches weren't ordered after looking at my receipt. So I had to go back and reorder the sandwiches for my kids. It felt slow to receive our food, as it took about 20 minutes to start getting our first wave of food. They don't bring everything out together either. I believe we received our beef rib, char siu, then the chicken last. Approximately 5 minutes apart for each dish. When the sandwiches finally came out - about another 20 minutes later - they did not put the sauce on the side like I asked. I was pretty annoyed at this point but didn't want to wait another 20 minutes for them to correct it so my kids were good sports about it and just ate the sandwiches anyways. Overall, the food is great, but if the cashier at the time can work on paying better attention to order details and their customer service, this place could be pretty good. This put a small damper on my experience at this location. I'd still go back regardless, but would be very specific about what I want and make sure everything is correct. read more

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Love, love, love the sweet potatoes! Never had anything like it before. I also love their take on French fries! Very kid friendly as well!

We're lucky to live nearby. The fried chicken is over the top delicious. Reliably good.

Classy Korean! The bulkogi was a tender, quality beef product...gracefully seasoned. The kimchee is a must...traditional with a twist. A fest-food ambience with quick efficient service but food way above the typical fare. Highly recommend! read more

So glad they opened up here. It used to be a trek to get to their Malcolm Yards location. Chicken is phenomenal, jasmine rice and fries are both great. Great job! read more

Visited with my family mid June. Very busy early Friday evening. I would say they were a bit overwhelmed and that they were doing their best. When the food arrived it was mostly well prepared and efforts were made to put out their best. I would try them again but in a few weeks or more on a non weekend day and maybe a lunch or earlier evening. read more

Amazing food and service! Chicken is off the chain. Short ribs main was also delicious. Don't walk, RUN! I'll be back for sure. read more

This gets a boost for helping diversify the food options in the western suburbs. Like their other locations, the food is solid though only the chicken sausage really stuck out; the rest isn't mind-blowing unless you've never had Korean food before. To their credit they're not chasing specific trends. The service and ambiance of this location is mediocre and miserable, respectively. This space was bad as People's Organic and that place it was before that--it's somehow worse now. The stylistic changes feel more like a fast food restaurant and the massive cooler is *NOISY*. I've never felt obligated to point out a loud appliance until I visited this location. It almost drowns out the person at the register. There's no charm to this space. Speaking of: The front-of-house comprises someone disinterested who clearly does not want to work there. Why would you hire and train that kind of initial contact? The rest of the staff seems to be pleasant but is very full of themselves. It may work better as a delivery option. I was looking forward to this place opening but honestly I'd rather just go back to Kbop. Can they open a location out here? read more

Abang Yoli - Korean Near Me - Minnetonka, Minnesota

Absolutely amazing fried chicken. If you want crunchy, crispy, juicy fried chicken ... this is the only place to go. Delicious. And the array of sauces are fantastic. From no spice at all, to burning hot. Perfect for everyone. read more

The sweet potatoes were AMAZING! The service was great and the staff answered all my questions to understand what was in the things I selected! Quite spicy, but delicious in flavors! read more

I can't say enough good things about Abang Yoli in Minnetonka! Hands down, the best chicken sandwich we've had -- perfectly crispy, juicy, and bursting with flavor (and not to mention big enough to split!). The fries were awesome too, with the cilantro, leeks and jalapeños, all with the sauce - so much flavor! The sweet potatoes were a total standout -- full of flavor and cooked just right. And the rice noodle salad? Light, fresh, and so satisfying -- the perfect balance to the richer dishes. Everything felt super thoughtful and high-quality, and you can really taste the care that goes into the food. Definitely a new favorite spot -- can't wait to come back! read more

Food is amazing and great, food is made fresh and from scratch which I like, wait time can be decent or long but it makes sense since it's busy and food is made fresh, honestly the chicken sandwich is amazing, big and juicy. I like the crispy flavor of the breading and also the sides such as fries which is good as well, that Asian mayo is really great as well with the fries, The service is great and straight forward when you come in which I like, you order and wait for your food while having a nice drink and can enjoy which is a super chill ambiance. Lots of drink selections as well. The place is small with limited seating if it gets super busy but other than that is still a good hit. read more

So glad this new location is open! We got the 4 piece and fries. Presentation and taste were fabulous! The wait was a bit long (they're working out the kinks as they've just opened) but very worth it! They really brightened up the old people's organic space as well, very cute. read more

Abang Yoli - Fries (super tasty!) - Korean Near Me - Minnetonka, Minnesota

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So goodddd a great amount of food! Perfect fast casual but quality food. Service was also top tier! Will def come again.

The chicken is delicious. Crispy, juicy and the chili oil is some of the best I've tasted. Hope to have the pork belly bowl next. So happy to have such a great neighborhood place. Excited to become a regular! read more

First timer, I tried the Vegan Curry Soup and added the $4 "chicken" option. Turns out the "chicken" looks and tastes like Tofu with grill lines pre-printed on the outer casing. Gross, and no. Took out the Tofu-like product and just ate the rest of the soup and it was good. My buddy had a few of their sausage dishes and he was pleased. read more

Abang Yoli - Vegan Curry Soup (with added "chicken" which is really Tofu) - Korean Near Me - Minnetonka, Minnesota