Spending time in East Bank-Nicollet Island? Get to know this Minneapolis neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a pizza place to a vegan spot.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in East Bank-Nicollet Island, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Gorkha Palace
Topping the list is Himalayan/Nepalese and Indian spot Gorkha Palace. Located at 23 Fourth St. NE, it's the highest rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 367 reviews on Yelp.
On the menu, which features many organic ingredients, look for the veggie samosa, chicken curry or lamb chili with peppers and onions.
2. Punch Neapolitan Pizza
Next up is Italian spot Punch Neapolitan Pizza, which offers pizza and more, situated at 210 E. Hennepin Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 220 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
On the menu, look for one of the classics with mozzarella and crushed tomatoes or try the pizza bianco with no crushed tomatoes. Guests can also build their own pizza with their choice of spice and toppings.
3. PinKU Japanese Street Food
Sushi bar and Japanese spot PinKU Japanese Street Food, which offers seafood and more, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 20 University Ave. NE, 4.5 stars out of 201 reviews.
Think Japanese street food in a fine-casual restaurant. On the menu, look for the crispy shrimp rice with spicy mayo and radish, seared salmon rice cake with wasabi and micro greens or the spicy tuna roll.
4. The Herbivorous Butcher
The Herbivorous Butcher, a health market, butcher and vegan spot, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 159 Yelp reviews. Head over to 507 First Ave. NE to see for yourself.
The Herbivorous Butcher specializes in meat-free meats and cheese-free cheeses made in-house. Everything on the menu is vegan. Try the turkey and dill havarti sandwich, Sriracha brat or the bacon grilled cheese.
5. I Like You
Check out I Like You, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 146 reviews on Yelp. You can find the gift shop, which offers jewelry and more, at 501 First Ave. NE.
Looking for a unique gift? The shop offers everything from hats and t-shirts to beauty products and wall decor.
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