Your Guide to Hidden Pan-Asian Supper Clubs in the Twin Cities
Underground pan-Asian supper clubs boom Twin Cities: Intimate pop-ups of Hmong-Thai-Viet-Lao food in the home of chefs, breweries, Instagram-status secret menu, BYOB vibe. Best places: Hai Hai (NE Mpls) Christina Nguyen SE Asian street food rotating pop-ups $85/person, Khaluna (Mpls) Ann Ahmed Laotian feasts compassion-themed $120, Vinai (St Paul) Yia Vang Hmong grill smoky meats $90, Union Hmong Kitchen pop-ups Long Tieng sausage grilled fish $75, Diane place (Uptown) Cambodian fusion chef-driven $100. Booking Eventbrite/Instagram DMs, 8-12pax tables – ethical sourcing from local farms.
Northeast Mpls Hideaways
Hai Hai Supper Series: Nguyen’s 6-course SE Asian $85; brewery basement rotating seasonal.
DM Instagram tables; BYOB wine pairings optional.
Hmong-Thai fusion papaya salads lemongrass clams.
Influencer-fave intimate 20pax max.
Union Hmong Kitchen: Tieng/Lue Vang pop-ups $75; sausage stuffed frog grilled meats.
Eventbrite sells fast; Northeast breweries venues.
St Paul Underground Gems
Vinai by Yia Vang: Hmong BBQ 8-course $90 Selby Ave; smoky eggplant fish.
Reservations site limited; James Beard buzz.
Cheng Heng Private Dinners: Cambodian chef home $80; soups curries family-style.
Contact direct Facebook; University Ave alleys.
Uptown Fusion Spots
Khâluna Events: Ahmed Laotian $120 resort-style; compassion Buddhist theme.
Diane’s Place: Cambodian-French $100; speakeasy doors.
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FAQs
Reservations how secure?
Eventbrite sites, Instagram DM chefs; 24-48hr notice cancellations full pay 8pax min.
Prices include what?
$75-120 multi-course family-style; BYOB most, tax/tip extra wine pairings $30 optional.
Dietary accommodations?
Veg/gluten-free noted booking; Hmong/Lao flexible fresh local farms allergies prioritized.
Locations exact safe?
Brewery basements, home alleys Northeast/St Paul; group-friendly lit parking Ubers advised.
Frequency pop-ups?
Monthly/quarterly rotating; follow Instagram chefs newsletters dates menus advance 2wks.
