Vinai

Open
yelp logo

(128)

Call
Website

Advertisement

Photos

1300 2nd St NE
Minneapolis, MN 55413

Vinai, located in Minneapolis, MN, is a captivating restaurant inviting patrons to explore the flavors, history, and community of Hmong cuisine. The establishment has garnered recognition, such as being a James Beard Foundation Best New Restaurant Semifinalist in 2025 and earning a spot on the New York Times' 50 Favorite Places in America in 2024.

At Vinai, Chef Yia Vang presents modern interpretations of traditional Hmong dishes, reflecting the culinary heritage of the nomadic Hmong people. The menu showcases a vibrant array of shared mains, colorful vegetable sides, and flavorful sauces, offering a unique dining experience that celebrates bold flavors and rich traditions.

With a warm and inviting ambiance, Vinai aims to create a sense of home for all its guests. Located at 1300 NE 2nd St. in Northeast Minneapolis, the restaurant opens its doors for dinner, inviting diners to savor the authentic and diverse tastes of Hmong cuisine. Reservations are recommended and can be made starting at noon on the 1st of the preceding month.

Generated from the website content

Find related places

Reviews

yelp logo
4.5128 reviews
Photo of Leo V.
Leo V.
1/9/2026

The location In comparison to building, atmosphere, and industrial yet modern decor makes this place welcoming for an intimate dinner. The wife and I got the following; appetizers sardine, laab...

Photo of Avery E.
Avery E.
12/30/2025

Vinai was an incredible experience! The service was lovely and our server was friendly and helpful explaining the menu to us. We tried the items pictured and I loved the cauliflower and pork...

Photo of Rosie L.
Rosie L.
12/28/2025

I've heard the chef was one of the James Beard award finalists so I had to tried when I came to visit. The menu was excited and it was hard to narrow down what to try. Here's what we...

Photo of Jasmine N.
Jasmine N.
12/4/2025

Amazing service and cuisine all around! You cant go wrong with a bar seat or table seat. Given the option to have the food brought out all at once, or once at a time, either was enjoyable to...

Photo of Greg W.
Greg W.
10/22/2025

Finally had the chance to try out Vinai as part of the Tasting Collective series and it was a great experience. Having been a frequent visitor of Dangerous Man they did a great job with the space...

Own this business?
See a problem?

You might also like

Partial Data by Infogroup (c) 2026. All rights reserved.

Partial Data by Foursquare.

Advertisement