Hai Hai
Southeast Asian restaurant · Holland
2121 University Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418
Highlights
Vibrant Southeast Asian street food and craft cocktails in a lush setting
Vibrant Southeast Asian street food and craft cocktails in a lush setting
"A Minneapolis spot whose chef Christina Nguyen served English pea wontons in a tom kha broth that demanded quick slurping to avoid spilling, offering a playful, hands-on tasting experience." - Sam Nelson
"Hai Hai’s semi-enclosed, covered patio — called the “chalet” — is kept warm with heaters and strung with dreamy paper lanterns and fairy lights. The water fern cakes, shrimp toast, and Vietnamese crepe are all highlights on James Beard-nominated chef Christina Nguyen’s menu. But the Balinese chicken thigh, served with macerated kale and coconut rice, may be the standout winter dish. Online ordering is available on ChowNow, and reservations can be made via Resy." - Justine Jones
"A Northeast favorite from a Beard-winning chef where you can eat pork belly and shrimp banh xeo, blending Southeast Asian street-food influences with a dining-room approach." - Stacy Brooks
"Last year, Christina Nguyen took home the Best Chef: Midwest award." - Emily Venezky
"From salt and pepper tofu served with a vibrant lime leaf sauce to Hanoi sticky rice topped with pork floss and pickles, James Beard-winning chef Christina Nguyen offers one of the Cities’ most compelling menus at Hai Hai, a staple for Southeast Asian cuisine. Don’t overlook the cocktail menu: The slushies (think passionfruit and yuzu) are a must at any time of the year. Grab a seat on the patio or in the restaurant’s breezy interior, dressed in tropical hues of emerald and turquoise. Grab a table on Resy or place an order online for pickup or delivery." - Stacy Brooks
