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Azia & Caterpillar Lounge

2550 Nicollet Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55404
Phone: (612) 813-1200
Azia & Caterpillar Lounge
Price:
$$
Best of Citysearch:
Late-Night Dining 2006
Hours:
Mon-Sat 11am-2am, Sun 3pm-2am

Message from Azia & Caterpillar Lounge

Azia & Caterpillar Lounge

Re-imagine fusion: Asian spice meets Minnesota nice

  • Enticing happy hour features
  • Full menu served until 2am
  • Music nightly

Located on eat street in Uptown, Azia has brought a new kind of sophisticated, yet laid-back eloquence to the diversified Nicollet Avenue strip. The winning quality of this restaurant has been recognizes by being named Bon Appétit's "Where to Eat" in 2003 and 2004.

As one critic states, "Sacred Asian art meets James Bond chic." Let Chef and Owner, Thom Pham, take you on a culinary adventure ranging from traditional stir frys to a North Woods Walleye in Jalapeno-Basil sauce, to a perfectly braised tenderloin topped with an exotic Asian mushroom demi-glace. When you visit, chances are good that Thom himself is on site and tending to every guest as though he's invited them for a private dinner party. In fact, fundamentally, he has. Azia also offers a wide variety of original house cocktails, the largest sake menu in Minnesota, a refined wine and list and beer, bottled and on tap.

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Editorial Review for Azia & Caterpillar Lounge – by Annamarie Adkins

In Short
Black leather jackets are de rigueur on Azia's slick clientele, who congregate at high booths and little tables. The place suits any mood, with a bustling bar up front; an inviting main dining room with cranberry-colored walls; a Chinese-inspired black-and-red middle room; and a "Star Trek"-like lounge for sake and desserts. The menu encompasses much of Asia's cuisine with pizzazz: curry with cranberries, spicy cream cheese puffs, fried Minnesota walleye with a neon-green jalapeno-basil sauce.

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Insider Tips

Where to Sit

The main dining room offers the best people-watching and the warmest atmosphere.

What to Drink

The cocktail list is chock-full of tropical delights--don't miss the flaming Molotov mojito.

User Reviews for Azia & Caterpillar Lounge

Citysearch (115), Judy's Book (3 ), AOL CityGuide (6 ), Trip Advisor (4 ), RestaurantRow.com (2 ), All (130)

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/20/2008 Posted by lovlife

I just moved to Mpls recently from L A and visited Azia for the very first time. What a place ! I hornestly was not expected something like this would be in Mpls.Our sver Matt was delghtfull ! we ordered the chef"s choice $75 plate with some other hot appitizers and two entrees ( the halibut and the pork dish) for the four of us, oh man, we can"t be any happier. We walked throught out the restaurant after dinner, every single room tastfuly putted together. the crowd was beautiful and very interesting mix. I LOVE AZIA !!!

Pros: thumbs up, hot hot hot spot in town.

Cons: recentable price, could be very crowded, watch out for the bathrooms.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/16/2008 Posted by jonnylias

I've been going to Azia for three years now. It seems like Azia is the hottest spot in town. Azia always has some new concept that hasn't been done yet. The last time I visited Sushi Chef Kenji was in the sushi bar cutting a whole blue-fin tuna in front of the sushi bar customers. The tuna looked like it had just been caught that day, I've never seen such a bright red color in a fish. Yes, when Kenji was done cutting the fish he made me a special tuna roll just for me. I've never been disappointed in the food or the service. I love Azia and will continue to go back and tell all of my friends. Don't forget late night D.J.'s.

Pros: Parking lot and valet

Cons: Not open overnight

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Editor's Review

An uber-hip hangout with imaginative, Minnesota-influenced pan-Asian fare.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

Where to Sit

The main dining room offers the best people-watching and the warmest atmosphere.

More Insider Tips

Restaurant Information

Smoking

  • No

Parking

  • Lot
  • Street
  • Valet

Hours

  • Mon-Sat 11am-2am
  • Sun 3pm-2am

Payment Types

  • Discover
  • MasterCard
  • ATM
  • Visa
  • American Express

Cuisines

  • Eclectic & International
  • Asian
  • Vegetarian
  • Thai
  • Pan-Asian & Pacific Rim
  • Seafood
  • Chinese
  • Vietnamese

Meal Price

  • $$

Amenities

  • Private Rooms
  • Group Dining
  • Local Favorites
  • Happy Hour
  • Special Occasion Dining
  • Romantic Dining
  • Notable Wine List
  • Theater District Dining
  • Bar Scene
  • Valet Parking
  • Outdoor Dining

Recognition for Azia & Caterpillar Lounge

2006 Editorial Winner - Late-Night Dining

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