Union Hmong Kitchen

08/28/2026

I tried 8 NEW foods Day 1 of the Minnesota State Fair today and the Hmong corn dog from Yia Vang and Union Hmong Kitchen State Fair was my favorite. Will this be the best new food this year?? I dunno what I could taste to top it….so far.

Hmong Corn Dog ~ Pork Hmong sausage flavored with ginger, garlic, fish sauce, chili and lemongrass made in collaboration with Kramarczuk’s. Skewered, dipped in a cornmeal batter and fried. Served with a side of citrus Kua Txob sauce.

09/24/2024

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!

08/16/2024

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

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

08/01/2024

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!

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

07/25/2024

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

06/11/2024

Thanks for this beautiful interview Sheila Regan (MinnPost)

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

04/09/2024

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

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.

03/22/2024

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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03/20/2024

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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03/17/2024

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!!