union hmong kitchen

Exciting Hmong Food in Minneapolis’ North Loop

Union Hmong Kitchen is a restaurant experience steeped in Hmong culture, stories, rituals, foods, and flavors. We marry local Minneapolis traditions with those from South and Eastern Asia, introducing Hmong flavors to American palates. Acclaimed Chef Yia Vang designs every dish to speak to customers through food, delivering a unique narrative with each menu item.

Award Winning Chef Yia Vang

Chef Yia Vang has been a trailblazer in the Twin Cities, creating a highly-celebrated Hmong restaurant in Minneapolis. 

He was named MSP Magazine's “Chef of the Year 2019” and was nationally recognized as a James Beard Award Finalist in 2022. This year, his outstanding Hmong food in Minneapolis has continued to gain him recognition, as he’s a semi-finalist for the Best Chef Midwest James Beard award.