Vinai ★ 4.7

CuisineSoutheast Asian

Price$$$$

Tasting menu$110 (chef tasting)

Neighborhoodnortheast

HoursTue-Thu 17:00-22:00, Fri-Sat 17:00-23:00

Phone+16127496051

ChefYia Vang

Book ahead3 weeks

Last verified2026-05-19

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Location

Address: 1717 NE 2nd St, Minneapolis, MN 55413

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