Vinai

L Louise Mccarten 28 reviews · Local Guide 2 August 2026

The place was warm and friendly and the atmosphere was great. We sat at the bar and they have a special menu. We had a cucumber salad that was so so. The veggies were overripe. But the rest of our dishes were very good. The ribs had a delicious sauce but they were overcooked a bit. Chicken great and the eggplant wonderful . Charred cabbage excellent. I would come back again.

P Peter Hinaman 38 reviews · Local Guide 3 July 2026

We went here for my birthday dinner and honestly… this was one of the best restaurant experiences I’ve ever had. First off, the hostess, runner (person who brings out the food?), and our server (her name was Emma) were fantastic. They checked on us the appropriate amount of times and always kept our waters full. They were attentive without being overbearing. As for the food, 5 out of 5. I have never had this style of food before (Hmong) and honestly I’ve been missing out. This food is served family style, so if you come keep that in mind. The portion size justifies the price in my head. You will leave with left overs. We started off with the fried catfish. This was a impromptu healthy walking taco type of dish. Delish! For our entrees we decided to get the two most popular items. The double cut pork chop and the crabby fried rice. Believe me when I say this, I have never had a fatty meat like pork chop just melt in my mouth how it did in this meal. The crabby fried rice was absolutely delicious. The seasoning and spice level of everything was perfect. For desert we got the lava cake with ice cream. Delicious! My fiancé said that this was the first desert she has ever eaten that has almost brought her to tears due to how good it is. My only gripe was that it is a very loud building. The room echos and that can make it hard to hear for people like me. Overall this was a fantastic dinning experience and I would highly recommend it to anyone! Our bill total came out to $130+ before tip. So for two people on a date night it wasn’t bad. Well worth it in my head. You can easily spend less but we were splurging tonight. Once again, to our server Emma, thank you for making my birthday dinner special and being so kind and helpful with us!

M mikayla peterson 77 reviews · Local Guide 21 May 2026

Vinai is truly a lovely experience. The atmosphere is warm, the staff are so kind and friendly, and the food is both delicious and beautifully presented. We especially loved the cucumber salad, cabbage, pork, and fish. Our waiter was very knowledgeable about the menu and helpful in recommending items, although I’m sure you genuinely couldn’t order wrong here!

J Jimmy Wong 21 reviews · Local Guide 11 May 2026

Food: 3/3 Overall, the food we chose was very good. I highly recommend the double cut pork chop. The flavors were familiar, yet elevated by the chef in a refreshing way. I'm sure lots of you are wondering what this means. Well, IMO there are lots of Asian restaurants in the Twin Cities that try to elevate the food for what is typically considered cheap Asian street/home-cooked food so they can charge a premium price. Most of them do it very poorly. This place actually hits the mark on most of their dishes. This is not just a trendy place for less familiar Caucasian patrons, but can be enjoyed by those familiar with the flavors. Service: 1/1 Staff was attentive and provided excellent service. I was seated in a busier spot, and the servers always made an effort to give me plenty of space. Ambiance: 1/1 The seating was clean and spacious, and the lighting was not too bright or too dim. It is street parking, but it is manageable with the nearby neighborhoods.

S Sophia 41 reviews · Local Guide 2 May 2026

Wow this place was amazing!! The food was unique but tasty. I am a very picky person but the flavors were unmatched on the deviled eggs and everything else! The cocktails were also very good. The staff was friendly and the aesthetics of the restaurant were lovely. I would definitely go again