Asian Restaurants in Minneapolis, Minnesota – Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Asian Restaurants in Minneapolis

Guy Fieri’s Triple D tour through Minneapolis uncovered a vibrant Asian food scene that showcases the city’s diverse culinary landscape. Three standout restaurants earned the coveted Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives spotlight, averaging an impressive 4.3-star rating among food lovers.

Leading the pack is Hai Hai, a 4.5-star Vietnamese street food destination that caught Guy’s attention with bold Southeast Asian flavors. Gandhi Mahal Restaurant brought the heat with authentic Indian cuisine, earning 4.2 stars before its closure. Union Hmong Kitchen, representing Minneapolis’s significant Hmong community, impressed at 4.1 stars with traditional recipes reimagined for modern palates.

While two of these beloved spots have since closed their doors, Hai Hai continues serving the flavors that put Minneapolis Asian cuisine on Guy’s map. These restaurants prove that Flavortown extends well into the North Star State.

Hai Hai

Hai Hai

Still Open

Minneapolis, Minnesota

★★★★☆ 4.5
Episode 546: From Vietnamese to Vegan
AsianVegan/Vegetarian
Gandhi Mahal Restaurant

Gandhi Mahal Restaurant

Permanently Closed

Minneapolis, Minnesota

★★★★☆ 4.2
Episode 321: Asia, Africa and India
AsianMediterranean
Union Hmong Kitchen

Union Hmong Kitchen

Permanently Closed

Minneapolis, Minnesota

★★★★☆ 4.1
Episode 547: Meat, Hmong and Mexican
MexicanAsian