Welcome to HAI HAI
HAI HAI, a Pan Asian restaurant located in Minneapolis, offers a diverse menu with Vietnamese and Thai influences. With a focus on sustainability and inclusivity, HAI HAI provides options for pescatarians, vegans, and vegetarians. The trendy and casual atmosphere, along with friendly service, makes it a great spot for groups and families. The restaurant also offers outdoor seating, happy hour specials, and a full bar for guests to enjoy. Owned by women and welcoming to all, HAI HAI is a must-visit for those looking for delicious Asian cuisine in a welcoming environment.
- 2121 University Ave NE Minneapolis, MN 55418 Hotline: (612) 223-8640
Located in the heart of Minneapolis, HAI HAI is a must-visit for food enthusiasts seeking a unique Pan Asian dining experience. This trendy and hipster restaurant offers a fusion of Vietnamese and Thai cuisines, providing a diverse range of options for all types of diners. From pescatarian and vegan choices to plenty of vegetarian options, HAI HAI caters to a variety of dietary preferences.
The restaurant goes above and beyond to accommodate its guests, offering takeout, delivery, and even catering services. With a full bar and happy hour specials, HAI HAI is the perfect spot for a casual dinner or a night out with friends. The restaurant's commitment to inclusivity is evident through gender-neutral restrooms and being open to all patrons.
The culinary team at HAI HAI has crafted a menu filled with delicious dishes that will tantalize your taste buds. From traditional Vietnamese pho to flavorful Thai curries, each dish is a masterpiece of flavor and presentation. The use of fresh ingredients and bold spices ensures that every bite is a culinary delight.
Whether you're looking for a quick bite or a leisurely meal, HAI HAI's inviting atmosphere and attentive service make it a top choice in the Minneapolis dining scene. Don't miss out on this gem of a restaurant located at 2121 University Ave NE - your taste buds will thank you.

My sister heard about this place through Reddit of all places and I am so happy she did! We got the fern cakes, coconut shrimp toast, brussel sprouts, and beef rendang. I still dream about the shrimp toast - it was the perfect balance of flavors and I loved the heat! The beef redang was good as were the Brussel sprouts - they went well together. We weren't too crazy about the fern cakes but I think it was a texture thing for us - it was a too grainy on the outside for us. However if you managed to get everything in one bite, all the elements go really well together!

We love this place. If you want to escape MN Midwest and get a tropical vibe, go here The ambience is great, food amazing and service always top notch Great spot for your foodie friends . Good portions and reasonable price for how tasty everything is. Parking is right so plan to allot a few extra mins for that. Also the space is a little noisy so not the best spot if you're looking for a quiet dinner. But the food and fun drinks are well worth it!

All appetizers are Rock'en. In particular the mock Duk spring rolls; and cauliflower Crepe is vegetarian and out of this world, Chicken thighs and rice has a most heavily yellow color sauce that is really remarkable. 10 out of 10 The vibe is amazing, food is great each desert was wicked sharp and refreshing. Can't wait to return to try the rest of the menu. Make reservations early- hard to get in. Not an easy area for parking. So find something on the side streets. Love Hai Hai

This place was a don't miss. The ambience is incredible and especially welcome as the weather warms up, it's cozy and fun, lots of plants and awesome vibes. There was also a good sized patio that looked dog friendly. The menu was unbelievable we wanted to order one of everything. We went during happy hour, the happy hour menu did NOT disappoint and the bartenders were awesome with recommendations, we specifically appreciated the attention to allergies from everyone. We will absolutely be back!

This is some of the best food I've had in the Minneapolis area! The decor is super cute--a laid, back, tropical vibe--even into the bathroom! I appreciated that the menu was well labeled to indicate which items met dietary restrictions (vegetarian, vegan, gluten free) so that I was abe to choose easily without having to ask the server. Every dish was well made and packed with tons of flavor. Highlights were the Beef Lettuce Rolls, Beef Rendang, and Passion Fruit Posset (the candied puffed rice--are you kidding me?!). Order a bunch of dishes so you can maximize your experience; you won't be disappointed! There is a parking lot and street parking, but it was full, so I parked on one of the streets near the bar down the block.

My family and I had dinner here the day before Mother's Day. We were able to get a reservation for a late night dinner around 9 pm. I don't remember if they had a parking lot, but we parked on the side of the street. Our group of 7 was seated right away. My first impression was that the restaurant interior is really beautiful. Lots of greenery inside. The food was really good. They have a menu with dishes from all over Southeast Asia, including Philippines and Vietnam. I loved the diverse menu. I ordered the Mi Quang -- a rice noodle salad with pork-soy broth, pork belly, shrimp, and veggies. I also got to try my husband's Beef Rendang, which was yummy and quite spicy. The dishes were flavorful but my only gripe was how small the portions were for the price point (my bowl was $18... it looks bigger in the picture but it was definitely smaller than like... a small bowl of pho). The service was friendly and quick. I would recommend this place if you are looking to go out for a nice dinner, but keep in mind that the prices are on the higher side.

Starting with the drink - absolutely phenomenal and it was served in this clay glass that was ice cold for the two hours we sat for dinner. Outstanding. We started with the butternut quash wontons and they were really delightful! For our main course we split the crispy rice salad adding pork belly and the Balinese chicken thigh. The rice salad is served cold - which makes sense after the fact but not something I was expecting at all. I didn't love it. If I'm eating crispy rice my expectation is it should still be hot off the stone but that's a personal preference. The Balinese chicken thigh was absolutely to die for. I tossed the whole thing and the flavors are ll built for each other. The coconut curry sauce is outstanding. For desert the bread pudding was ok - from reading it on the menu I was expecting it to be served like in some warm coconut milk, so it had a dryness to it that I didn't care for by my friend loooooved it. Now the ambiance is a cute little NE vibe! Loved the aesthetic. The server we got was not great. The host that sat us was friendly, the food runner was amazing and answered questions was so informed, the water fillers, other servers were nice. Maybe we got the bad egg, maybe they were having a bad day.. But the eye roll we got when we inquired about the clay glass was flabbergasting and it borderline ruined our entire experience. The time it took to come run my card was long enough for me to ask someone else to do it. Considered a 3 start simply for their service. But settled on a 4 because ALL the other staff we encountered we phenomenal, friendly, and polite. Would return. I was hesitant to go here for so long because I heard reviews of small portion sizes, I ate my whole entree and felt satisfied, we did have leftovers of some things to bring home. Worth the money for the quality and quantity imo