5 to Try: International Barbecue

2401 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55406 (map)

Ok, this meat might not directly touch the flames, but the Choyola—a dry-rubbed, spicy chicken—that’s cooked in the wood-fired tandoori oven at this heavenly Himalayan restaurant gives traditional BBQ chicken a bad name. One dish is enough to split, and enough to make anyone a weekly visitor to this South Minneapolis restaurant.

2720 Snelling Ave N, Roseville, MN 55113 (map)

A favorite among Twin Citians, Kahn’s offers a family-friendly experience and giant buffet filled with turkey, meat, lamb, beef and all of the fixins--fresh veggies are a must. Top off with a choice of more than 10 sauces, from mild to super spicy, at this king of all BBQs.

3761 Bloomington Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55407 (map)

Jerked chicken doesn’t get anymore authentic or delicious than at this South Minneapolis Caribbean restaurant. But the world’s greatest grill rub doesn’t end there. You can go for jerk shrimp, fish, or our favorite, the jerk tofu at Marla’s.

761 Snelling Ave N, St Paul, MN 55104 (map)

This St. Paul Korean restaurant is famous for its Korean BBQ dishes, the bulgogi and galbi. The authentic restaurant--which always serves only the freshest of foods--has been a neighborhood staple for more than 20 years.