Asian Restaurants in Minnesota

When Guy Fieri’s red Camaro rolled into Minneapolis, he discovered a vibrant Asian food scene that proves the Twin Cities are a serious culinary destination. From 2016 to 2024, Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured three standout Asian restaurants in Minnesota’s largest city, showcasing flavors that earned an impressive average rating of 4.3 stars from hungry locals.

Leading the pack is Hai Hai, a Vietnamese street food gem that captured both Guy’s attention and diners’ hearts with its 4.5-star rating. The beloved Gandhi Mahal Restaurant brought the bold spices of Indian cuisine to the Triple D spotlight, while Union Hmong Kitchen introduced viewers to the rich culinary traditions of the Hmong community—a cuisine rarely featured on national television. Though two of these pioneering establishments have since closed their doors, their legacy lives on in Minneapolis’s ever-evolving food landscape. These restaurants represent the diverse flavors and immigrant stories that make Minnesota’s Asian dining scene truly special.