Vegan Asian Restaurants in the Twin Cities

Amazing Thailand is a vegan-friendly Thai restaurant at 3024 Hennepin Ave in Minneapolis's Uptown neighborhood, consistently rated among the best Thai restaurants in the Twin Cities. The menu offers extensive vegan options with authentic flavors. The papaya salad made vegan with crisp green papaya, carrots, tomatoes, spicy chili, and perfectly fried tofu is exceptional. Curries are rich and aromatic, and the mock duck preparations rival any meat version. Pad Thai, basil stir-fries, and coconut soups are all available with tofu or vegetables. Friendly service and consistent quality keep locals returning for decades.

Authentic Vietnamese flavors in the heart of Saint Paul's Frogtown neighborhood. iPho offers excellent vegetarian pho with a rich mushroom-based broth that rivals any meat version. The vegetable banh mi, summer rolls with tofu, and lemongrass tofu over rice are all standouts. Portions are generous and prices are fair—a bowl of pho is still under $15. The no-frills space lets the food speak for itself. Perfect for a quick, warming lunch on a cold day.

Nokko is a modern Japanese handroll and udon bar in the Kingfield neighborhood of South Minneapolis, tucked into 4747 Nicollet Ave S. Chef-owner Hide Tozawa built the menu around temaki — made-to-order handrolls with the freshest nori possible — and rich udon, eschewing the big-platter sushi format for something more focused and tactile. For plant-based diners, Nokko is unusually well-equipped: seven of its handrolls are fully vegan, including cucumber, avocado, shiitake, and atsuage (fried tofu), all clearly labeled on the menu. About half the total menu can be ordered plant-based. The soy milk mochi for dessert and the miso soup round out a satisfying vegan meal. The space is chic and warm, with intimate seating and thoughtful design. It's a reservation-friendly spot — especially useful on weekends. The craft cocktail program is worth exploring if you're not purely there for the food. Nokko brings a level of refinement to South Minneapolis's dining scene that feels genuinely exciting.

Saturday Dumpling Co. started as a frozen dumpling company during the pandemic and grew into a beloved fast-casual restaurant with multiple Minneapolis locations. The Northeast location at 519 Central Ave NE is the flagship; a second spot at 5401 Penn Ave S in the Armatage neighborhood opened in 2026. The menu centers on hand-pinched Chinese dumplings and modern Asian-inspired street fare. For plant-based diners, the veggie dumplings are a clear standout: packed with tofu, cabbage, carrots, mushrooms, and scallions, they hold their own against any meat-filled version. The tofu burrito -- garlic soy marinated tofu, cumin roasted carrots, jasmine rice, crispy shallots, and pickled red onion wrapped in a scallion tortilla -- is one of the better fast-casual vegan burritos in the city. The rice bowls are highly customizable, with tofu as a solid protein base. The Northeast Minneapolis space fits the neighborhood: casual, community-focused, and genuinely good. Recognized as an MSP Magazine Top 50 restaurant. A reliable spot for plant-based diners who want satisfying, affordable Asian-inspired food in Northeast.

This unassuming strip-mall Chinese restaurant consistently delivers some of the best vegetarian Chinese food in the metro. The Buddhist's Delight (mixed vegetables with tofu) is a classic, but the menu goes far beyond basics. Crispy orange tofu rivals any General Tso's chicken. Hot and sour soup can be made vegetarian. Mapo tofu brings authentic Sichuan heat. Portions are generous and prices reasonable. The space is simple but clean. Perfect for takeout or a casual family dinner.