Union Hmong Kitchen

Food is a universal language we can use to speak to anyone. Regardless of our race, creed, sexuality or economic stance food is what brings us together. My mother and father believed in that. I believe in that. We (Vinai MN) believe in that.

In less than 3 months I’ve seen a team of people come together because they believe in the vision of 2 poor Hmong refugees who fought and sacrificed for this sons and daughters to have a chance of a future.

Vinai is build on the idea that there’s always a space for grace within our doors. From the dishwashers to our leadership team we believe that our love for adventure will overcome our fear of the unknown because we can do anything when we put our minds together and work as a team. The success of Vinai does not fall on the shoulders of one person but it’s carried on the shoulders of everyone on this team.

Being on The New York Times 2024 The Restaurant List is a great honor and we’re so happy that we can serve our families, our friends and our community! Also we’re so excited to be on this list with our neighbors across the street…Congrats Oro by nixtampls!

Minnesota State Fair is less than a week away! See what Star Tribune food writers are excited about!

The five State Fair foods our writers can’t miss Plus: The five new fair foods we can’t wait to try, from Crab Boil Wings to Walking Shepherd’s Pie.

What to eat when you come to Vinai MN! Check out Justine Jones (Eater Twin Cities)!

Also we love walk-ins so come grab a seat at the bar...one of the best spots in the whole space!

Here’s What Chef Yia Vang Thinks You Should Order at His New Restaurant, Vinai Vang picked three of his favorite dishes on his new menu: An aromatic braised meat soup, a riff on oil-packed sardines, and a flame-grilled chicken swimming in ginger and coconut

It’s officially opening time for Vinai MN! We open next week July 30th! Get your reservations here!

https://resy.com/cities/minneapolis-mn/venues/vinai?date=2024-07-25&seats=2

Thanks for this beautiful interview Sheila Regan (MinnPost)

Yia Vang: Hmong food is 'such a young cuisine' - MinnPost In a Q&A with MinnPost, the Yia Vang discussed helping Hmong cuisine find its identity and his soon-to-open restaurant Vinai.

Join us on WCCO-TV....Check out the new menu at Union Hmong Kitchen at Graze Provisions + Libations!

Chef Yia Vang introduces new menu at Union Hmong Kitchen A delicious and award-winning Twin Cities restaurant has done it again. It's introducing us to flavors and food combinations not found at any other spot in town.

The snow came to Minneapolis after all— time to come to for your bowl of noodles before the next wave hits! We’ll be switching up our menu soon so Slurp while you can!
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Snow is on the horizon which means right now is the perfect time to grab some noodles at our North Loop location! Plus, we’ve got a new menu in the works for springtime… 👀
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Have you stopped by our Lake Street location for brunch yet?! This is our classic All Meeka breakfast - hmong sausage, rice, eggs, and fermented mustard greens. Plus we’ve also got omelets, a congee hash, and more! Stop in from 9-3 Sundays only!!