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.