HAI HAI Menu (Update 2025)
HAI HAI, located in Minneapolis, offers a diverse Pan-Asian menu with Vietnamese and Thai influences. With a vibrant atmosphere and tropical vibes, the restaurant provides a range of options including pescatarian, vegan, and vegetarian dishes. Customer favorites include the coconut shrimp toast, beef rendang, and crispy rice salad with Balinese chicken thigh. The dishes are well-made, packed with flavor, and cater to various dietary restrictions. The restaurant also offers happy hour specials and a full bar with refreshing drinks. While parking may be a challenge, the friendly staff and hip ambiance make it a great spot for gatherings with friends or family. Overall, HAI HAI delivers a memorable dining experience with unique flavors and top-notch service in a trendy setting.
Snacks & Starters
Tocino Grilled Beef
Grilled boneless short rib in sweet & savory Filipino tocino marinade, atchara pickled veg, fermented fresno cane vinegar, sticky rice (GF)
Chicken Laab Lettuce Wraps
Ground chicken, lime, fish sauce, lemongrass, herbs, toasted rice, chili, baby gem lettuce, cucumber, sesame-shrimp chips (GF)
Malaysian Fried Shrimp
Buttermilk-dredged & fried shrimp, Malaysian curry spice, fried curry leaves, red onion, sambal aioli (GFF)
Vegan Spring Rolls
Fresh herb rolls (), mock duck, crunchy egg roll skin, pickled carrot and jicama, cucumber, rice paper, served with vegan sauce. Contains gluten. Cannot be made without cilantro.
Coconut Shrimp Toast
Fried shrimp mousse on bread, toasted coconut flakes, sweet chili jam, jalapeno & scallion. Contains gluten & shrimp.
Tamarind Pork Ribs
Pork ribs braised & glazed in sweet & tangy tamarind sauce, burnt coconut crumble, scallion, pickled papaya (GFF)
Butternut Squash Wontons
Tom yum chili broth, ground pork, scallion, garlic-sesame chili crisp (contains pork, sesame, fin fish and gluten)
Salt & Pepper Fried Tofu (Vegan)
Toasted rice powder, lime leaf tofu sauce, Thai chili (vegan, GFF)(GFF items are gluten free but cooked in fryer that might contain gluten. If you have celiac, please add a note to your order & it will be made in a fryer with no gluten contact).
Spring Rolls (Classic)
Fresh herb rolls (), crunchy egg roll skin, pork sausage, pickled carrot and jicama, cucumber, rice paper, served with Hai Hai sauce. Contains shellfish & gluten. Available Gluten Free without crunchy egg roll skin & vegan sauce instead of Hai Hai sauce.
Coconut Chicken Kids Bowl
Coconut rice, grilled chicken, infused coconut cream, kale & bean sprout salad. Gluten free.
Kids Rice Bowl
Coconut rice, ground pork, tomato, cucumber, tamarind sweet & sour sauce. Gluten free. Can be made Vegan with mock duck (not GF).
Kids Menu
Sweets
Vietnamese Coffee Tiramisu
Ladyfingers, coffee with sweetened condensed milk, mascarpone cheese, whipped cream, Saigon cinnamon(tiramisu contains a small amount of Cognac)
Che With Coconut Milk
Cold dessert soup with coconut milk, housemade pandan jello, lychee, jackfruit, young coconut, tapioca vegan & gluten free
Warm Bread Pudding
Brioche soaked in coconut milk & pandan, banana, creme fraiche, toasted coconut flakes, Maldon salt.
Vietnamese Crepe
Crispy turmeric & coconut milk rice flour crepe, bean sprouts, onion, served w/lettuce, fresh herbs, nuoc cham. Should be eaten as lettuce wraps with your hands (GF). Your choice of filling: pork belly & shrimp -or- shiitake mushroom & squash puree (vegan)
Vietnamese Crepe (Banh Xeo)
Sides
Side Of Coconut Cream
Vegan & gluten free.
Extra Side Of Sauce
Please specify sauce in note. Must be on the current menu.
Side Of Coconut Jasmine Rice
Vegan & gluten free.
Side Of Mashed Fresh Thai Chili
Side Of Sticky Rice
Vegan & gluten free.
Side Of Dry Thai Chili Powder
Side Of Sticky Rice
Vegan & gluten free.
Crispy Rice Salad (Vegetarian)
Crispy red curry rice, cucumber, ginger, red onion, vegan sauce, lime, Thai chili, herbs, scallion, puffed rice. Gluten free. Contains egg.
Balinese Cauliflower Rice Plate (Vegan)
Pan-seared turmeric cauliflower, coconut rice, macerated kale and bean sprout salad, infused coconut cream, lime leaf, spicy sambal with Thai chili and fried shallots, herbs. Gluten free.
Fried Brussel Sprouts
Nam jim herb vinaigrette, nam prik num roasted green chile paste, pork belly, puffed rice (GFF, pescatarian upon request) (GFF items are gluten free but cooked in fryer that might contain gluten. If you have celiac, please add a note to your order & it will be made in a fryer with no gluten contact).
Crispy Sweet Potatoes
Torn & fried sweet potato, tom yum aioli, fresno chile-lime leaf sambal, pickled fresno, sesame seeds (GFF, vegan on request)
Crispy Rice Salad (Classic)
Crispy red curry rice, cucumber, ginger, red onion, fish sauce, lime, Thai chili, herbs, scallion, puffed rice. Gluten free. Contains egg & fish sauce.
Grilled Savoy Cabbage
Charred savoy wedge, Jade goddess dressing with Vietnamese herbs, crispy soynut crumble, fried shallot (GF, vegan)
Side Of Coconut Jasmine Rice
Vegan & gluten free.
Vegetables & Salads
Hai Hai Pantry
Keep It Spicy - Condiment Duo
A set of two spicy condiments! One oz jar of Hai Hai's Coconut Chili Crisp & one oz jar of Hola Arepa's Nut & Seed Salsa Macha. Coconut chili crisp is a tropical, spicy allium-filled condiment of dried chili, crispy garlic & onion, spices in coconut-chili oil. Nut & Seed Salsa Macha is a nutty, spicy & slightly sweet condiment of pepitas, peanuts, almond, sesame seeds, dried chili and spices in chili oil. These make a great gift or perfect addition to your pantry to spice up your meals!
Coconut Chili Crisp
oz jar of Hai Hai housemade coconut chili crisp. A spicy tropical addictive condiment of dried chili, coconut-chili oil, crispy onion & garlic, salt, and spices. Put it on anything and everything to give it a spicy, tropical kick. This chili crisp is based on the spicy Thai chili & fried shallot sambal on our Bali chicken & Bali cauliflower dish. Stir before using, store at room temp. Vegan & GF.
Nut & Seed Salsa Macha
oz jar of Hola Arepa (our sister restaurant) housemade Nut & Seed Salsa Macha. A nutty, spicy & slightly sweet addictive condiment of pepita, peanut, almond, sesame, oil, ancho and other dried chili, vinegar & spices. Put it on anything and everything to give it a spicy, nutty crunch. This is great on eggs, roasted vegetables, creamy dips, tacos, Stir before using, store at room temp. Vegan & GF.
Hanoi Sticky Rice Bowl (Vegan)
Mock duck, mung bean, fried shallot, pickled onion, pickled carrot & jicama, side of cucumber in vegan sauce.
Hanoi Sticky Rice Bowl (Classic)
Ground pork, pork floss, Chinese sausage, mung bean, fried shallot, pickled onion, pickled carrot & jicama, side of cucumber in nuoc cham fish sauce. Available gluten free without pork floss & chinese sausage.
Pan-Seared Sea Bass With Curry
Choo chee coconut curry, sauteed spinach & bean sprout urap, lime leaf, jasmine rice (GF)
Beef Rendang
Beef slow cooked in a dry curry with rich spices, coconut cream & lemongrass, served with coconut rice & Chinese broccoli urap. This dish is spicy. We can't modify the spice level. Gluten free.
Balinese Chicken Rice Plate
Coconut rice, macerated kale and bean sprout salad, infused coconut cream, crispy chicken skin, lime leaf, spicy sambal with Thai chili and fried shallots. Gluten free.
Grilled Pork Shoulder
Red curry-tamarind marinated pork shoulder, shredded cabbage in sweet chili vinaigrette, herbs, jasmine rice, peanuts (GF)
Khao Soi Noodle Soup
Northern Thai soup with coconut milk curry broth, egg noodles, chicken, crispy noodles, shallot, pickled mustard greens & lime.
Balinese Cauliflower Rice Plate (Vegan)
Pan-seared turmeric cauliflower, coconut rice, macerated kale and bean sprout salad, infused coconut cream, lime leaf, spicy sambal with Thai chili and fried shallots, herbs. Gluten free.