Two Kangaroo Brings 'Authentic Aussie Tucker' to Twin Cities

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Jin Kim, a Minnesota resident originally from Washington D.C., started Two Kangaroo, a one-woman meat pie brand that brings 'authentic Aussie tucker' to the Twin Cities. After her husband, who grew up in Queensland, Australia, started craving the meat pies of his homeland, Kim went on a mission to learn how to make the perfect Australian-style meat pie. She eventually found a couple in Australia willing to teach her the craft, and after some recipe tweaking, launched Two Kangaroo in October 2025, offering a variety of frozen, ready-to-cook meat pies that can be ordered online and picked up in Minneapolis.

Why it matters

Two Kangaroo fills a void in the Twin Cities food scene, as previous local meat pie makers like Jamo's New Zealand Pie Co. and Bub's Aussie Pies have closed in recent years. Kim's business caters to Australian expats craving a taste of home, as well as locals looking to try an authentic Australian comfort food.

The details

Kim and her husband met in Washington D.C. and ended up in Minnesota, where her husband became homesick for the meat pies of his Australian upbringing. Kim tried making them at home but wasn't satisfied with the results, so she went on a trip to Queensland to find someone to teach her the proper technique. After perfecting her recipes, she launched Two Kangaroo in October 2025, offering a variety of meat pies made with ingredients like Keen's Australian curry powder, Hackenmueller Meats' organic chicken and beef, and a combination of sturdy shortcrust and flaky puff pastry.

• Kim quit her job and booked a flight to Queensland in January 2025 to learn how to make authentic Australian meat pies.
• Two Kangaroo launched in October 2025.

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What’s next

Two Kangaroo plans to continue expanding its menu of authentic Australian meat pies and sausage rolls, catering to the growing demand for the comfort food in the Twin Cities.