Vinai ★ 4.7
Yia Vang's Vinai in Northeast Minneapolis runs the country's most serious Hmong dining room since its 2024 opening. James Beard finalist two years running.
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Hai Hai ★ 4.6
Christina Nguyen's Hai Hai on University NE has run Southeast Asian street food in Minneapolis since 2018. Located in Northeast. Priced at $$$.
OrderBanh xeo turmeric crepe and the khao soi northern Thai curry noodles.
TipSaturday lunch dim sum cart pulls hot bites from a steamer. Tiki-style cocktails on the back patio in summer.
Lat14 ★ 4.6
Ann Ahmed's Lat14 in Golden Valley runs refined Southeast Asian cooking in the Twin Cities since 2017. James Beard semifinalist; menu maps the 14th latitude.
OrderSalt-baked branzino with green nam jim and the Wagyu yum nua.
TipSunday lunch family-style is the easy seat. Book three weeks out for Friday or Saturday dinner.
Lat14 ★ 4.6
Ann Ahmed's Lat14 in Golden Valley runs refined Southeast Asian dining in the Twin Cities since 2017. James Beard semifinalist along the 14th latitude.
Khaluna ★ 4.5
Ann Ahmed's Khaluna on Lyndale runs a refined Southeast Asian dining room in Minneapolis since 2021. James Beard nominee; sister to Lat14 in Golden Valley.
OrderKhao soi northern Thai curry noodles and the whole salt-roasted branzino.
TipBook the chef's counter; the cocktail program leans tropical. Closed Mondays.
Hawkers Asian Street Food ★ 4.5
Hawkers on North Mills Avenue is the Mills 50 flagship of the homegrown Asian-hawker chain, with roti canai, dumplings and skewers from across Southeast Asia.
OrderRoti canai, Hawkers wings
Cobi's ★ 4.5
Cobi's cooks Southeast Asian food in a florid Main Street bungalow in Santa Monica, a Bib Gourmand room of curries, dumplings and wood-grilled plates.
OrderPork dumplings, nasi goreng and a wok-tossed curry
TipThe Michelin Bib Gourmand crowd books ahead on Resy; the weekend brunch sitting is the calmer way to get a table.
Cobi's ★ 4.5
Cobi's cooks Southeast Asian food in a florid Main Street bungalow in Santa Monica, a Bib Gourmand room of curries, dumplings and wood-grilled plates.
OrderPork dumplings, nasi goreng and a wok-tossed curry
TipThe Michelin Bib Gourmand crowd books ahead on Resy; the weekend brunch sitting is the calmer way to get a table.
Heirloom ★ 4.0
All-day cafe in Glenwood South serving Southeast Asian-inspired dishes, specialty coffee, and craft cocktails. Dinner reservations available.
OrderSoutheast Asian-spiced plates, Specialty coffee
Heirloom ★ 4.0
An all-day Southeast Asian-inspired cafe in Glenwood South. Coffee and cocktails carry the day; dinner service lifts into a fuller menu with spiced cooking.
OrderSoutheast Asian-spiced plates, Matcha drinks
Sama Sama Kitchen ★ 4.0
Michelin Bib Gourmand on State Street. Indonesian-inspired Southeast Asian food from French-trained owners using Bali recipes and Central Coast farm produce.
OrderBraised pork noodles, Nuri ribs, Tamarind-glazed wings
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