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Is Hai Hai Still Open? Update (Minneapolis, MN)

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As of September 2026, Hai Hai is listed open on haihaimpls.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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What the source shows: Hai Hai's website returned HTTP 200 on 2026-09-08 with posted weekly hours and a working reservation/ordering system, though its visible copyright content dated to 2024.

  • Season / episode Season 40, Episode 9
  • Original air date
  • Address 2121 University Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418

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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Hai Hai in the episode "From Vietnamese to Vegan," which aired November 1, 2024, for Vietnamese-inspired dishes and cocktails from chef Christina Nguyen. The Minneapolis restaurant, on University Avenue NE, is helmed by Nguyen, a James Beard Award winner for Best Chef Midwest in 2024 and a previous finalist in 2019 and 2020 and semifinalist in 2018 and 2023 for that same category, according to its own website, haihaimpls.com. On September 8, 2026, that website listed hours running into Saturday and Sunday nights, including a Monday closure the site described as "nap time," along with working menus, reservations, private-dining and events booking, online ordering, and a merchandise shop. The site also promoted a "Chef's Kiss Potluck" event and cross-linked to Nguyen's other restaurant, Hola Arepa.

Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Season / episode
Season 40, Episode 9
Original air date
Episode title
From Vietnamese to Vegan
What was featured
Vietnamese-inspired dishes from chef Christina Nguyen
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Hai Hai

Frequently asked questions

Is Hai Hai still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Hai Hai is listed open on haihaimpls.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Hai Hai after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Hai Hai in the episode "From Vietnamese to Vegan," which aired November 1, 2024, for Vietnamese-inspired dishes and cocktails from chef Christina Nguyen. As of September 2026, Hai Hai is listed open on haihaimpls.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Hai Hai located?

2121 University Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Hai Hai?

Season 40, Episode 9 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired November 1, 2024. The episode is titled “From Vietnamese to Vegan”.

Is Hai Hai still using the Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives menu or branding?

On September 8, 2026, that website listed hours running into Saturday and Sunday nights, including a Monday closure the site described as "nap time," along with working menus, reservations, private-dining and events booking, online ordering, and a merchandise shop. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Address
2121 University Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
haihaimpls.com

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