Hai Hai is a southeast asian restaurant in Northeast, Minneapolis.
Editorially verified May 18, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
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Address: 2121 University Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418
Alex Roberts's Brasa on East Hennepin has run a wood-fired rotisserie counter in Minneapolis since 2008. Slow-roasted pork, the city's casual favourite.
OrderSlow-roasted pork plate with yuca, collards and cornbread on the side.
TipOrder at the counter, find a seat. Family-style pans serve four; gluten-free options across the menu.
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.
Hoban Korean BBQ in Uptown has grilled tabletop bulgogi and galbi in Minneapolis since 2016. Korean barbecue, stone-pot bibimbap and rich stews.
OrderBulgogi grilled at the table with banchan, plus a sizzling stone-pot bibimbap.
TipTables have built-in grills, so come with a group to share several cuts. Closed Mondays.
Matt's Bar on Cedar Avenue has poured the Jucy Lucy in South Minneapolis since 1954. The original cheese-stuffed burger; Anthony Bourdain ate here in 2009.
OrderThe Jucy Lucy with American cheese and grilled onions, fries on the side.
TipCash and cards both accepted. Note the spelling on the sign: Jucy Lucy, no 'i' in Jucy. Be patient with the molten cheese.
The 5-8 Club on Cedar Avenue South claims the original Juicy Lucy in Minneapolis, contested with Matt's Bar. The other side of the cheese-burger debate.
OrderThe original Juicy Lucy with the Juicy Lucy Sampler if dining as a group.
TipLunch crowd thins after 13:00. The patio in summer makes the cheese-burn waiting easier.
Quang on Nicollet Avenue has run Minneapolis's defining Vietnamese pho room on Eat Street since 1989. James Beard America's Classics Award 2024 winner.
OrderPho tai with rare beef and the banh xeo turmeric crepe.
TipLunch line out the door by 12:30; arrive before noon or after 13:30. The cash discount is worth bringing bills.
Alex Roberts's Brasa on East Hennepin has run a wood-fired rotisserie counter in Minneapolis since 2008. Slow-roasted pork, the city's casual favourite.
OrderSlow-roasted pork plate with yuca, collards and cornbread on the side.
TipOrder at the counter, find a seat. Family-style pans serve four; gluten-free options across the menu.
