Tony Cu, the social media food reviewer famous for tasting meals from his car, will open a brick-and-mortar restaurant at a Roseville club this winter, the influencer announced.
From car-seat reviews to a restaurant counter
Cu plans to rent the kitchen at the B‑Dale Club in Roseville and launch a new restaurant called Tony Cu’s with a targeted opening date of Dec. 1. The operation is slated to be open seven days a week for both lunch and dinner, according to Cu’s announcement.
Cu has built a large following on social platforms with a format that often finds him sitting in his car outside eateries across Minnesota — and beyond — ordering the most popular items and offering candid reactions. His TikTok account has nearly 750,000 followers, making him one of the state’s most recognizable food personalities online.
Menu and service plan
The menu will lean on familiar club and comfort-food items, with Cu saying he will serve burgers, wings, wraps and salads as steady offerings. The restaurant will also feature rotating specials that could include dishes such as meatloaf, pho and egg rolls.
"I'm excited for this. I know it's going to be a lot of work, but the next two months will be quite exciting and I can't wait to share that with you guys," Cu said.
Cu’s approach of blending mainstream crowd-pleasers with occasional regional or Asian-inspired specials reflects the way his online content mixes reviews of local eateries with recipes and cooking videos.
Local impact and expectations
Turning an existing club kitchen into a public restaurant can speed the path to opening because infrastructure such as cooking equipment and service spaces are already in place. For Roseville, the addition of a name-driven restaurant could draw both local residents and visitors who follow Cu’s social channels.
Small-business owners and restaurant operators often say attention from a well-known critic or influencer can be a double-edged sword: it drives customers but also raises expectations about consistency and quality. Cu acknowledged the workload ahead as he prepares the kitchen and staff for a daily service schedule across lunch and dinner.
What to expect when Tony Cu's opens
- Opening date: Dec. 1
- Location: B‑Dale Club kitchen, Roseville
- Hours: Seven days a week, lunch and dinner service
- Core menu: Burgers, wings, wraps, salads
- Rotating specials: Potential items include meatloaf, pho, egg rolls
Cu has not released detailed pricing or a full menu at this stage, nor has he specified whether there will be dine-in, counter service, takeout or a combination of options. Those details are expected as the opening date approaches.
Background on Tony Cu’s profile
Cu rose to prominence by producing short, direct videos in which he evaluates popular dishes at restaurants around the state and nation. His format typically involves arriving in a vehicle, placing an order that reflects customers’ favorites, and delivering a plainspoken review for viewers. He also shares recipe videos, often centered on Asian-American dishes such as egg rolls and fried rice.
That mix of review and recipe content has helped Cu cultivate a large and engaged following on TikTok and other platforms, giving him a substantial audience on opening day and beyond. Restaurant operators in Minnesota have increasingly collaborated with influencers and content creators to reach customers, test new concepts and expand brand visibility.
Next steps and community response
As the December opening approaches, residents and patrons can expect additional announcements about the full menu, service model and any soft-opening events. The B‑Dale Club’s decision to partner with or lease its kitchen space to a high-profile influencer signals a trend toward creative uses of established hospitality venues.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Restaurant name | Tony Cu's |
| Opening date | Dec. 1 |
| Location | B‑Dale Club, Roseville |
| Social following | Nearly 750,000 on TikTok |
| Core menu items | Burgers, wings, wraps, salads; rotating specials |
For diners, the prospect of a locally based influencer opening a restaurant offers a chance to sample dishes curated by a familiar voice. For the restaurant community, it highlights how social media can serve as a launchpad for new brick-and-mortar ventures.
Further details are expected in the coming weeks as the team finalizes staffing, health inspections and menu particulars ahead of the December debut.
