Vinai honored on best new restaurant in the world list by Condé Nast
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Minneapolis Hmong restaurant Vinai has been ranked by Condé Nast Traveler as one of 2025's best new restaurants in the world.
Minneapolis Hmong restaurant Vinai has been ranked by Condé Nast Traveler as one of 2025's best new restaurants in the world.
Chef Yia Vang opened Vinai last July. Vang also is known for his restaurant Union Hmong Kitchen on Lake Street in Minneapolis.
Condé Nast Traveler praised not only the restaurant's authentic Hmong cuisine, but also the inclusive community Vang has created, one that encourages exploring new cuisines and cultures.
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The list is part of Condé Nast Traveler's 2025 Hot List, which features hospitality openings from the past year — in addition to restaurants, the list includes best new cruise ships and hotels. Besides Vinai, the magazine spotlights 32 restaurants from around the globe, including seven from the United States.
All honorees on the Hot List were independently decided upon by Condé Nast Traveler editors.
Vinai was recently a James Beard Award semifinalist for title of Best New Restaurant, as well as an Eater pick for Best New Restaurant in America last year.
The Hmong restaurant is located in northeast Minneapolis at 1300 N.E. Second St., the former Dangerous Man Brewing space.
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