Gai Noi is a Laotian restaurant by chef Ann Ahmed in Minneapolis, Minnesota.[1][2] Established in May 2023, the business was included in The New York Times's 2023 list of the 50 best restaurants in the United States.[3][4] The name is short for "khao gai noi, the short grain rice used to make sticky rice" and is "commonly known as 'little chick' because it’s spotted and small."[5]

Gai Noi
Exterior of restaurant with a rainbow colored bench in front
The restaurant's exterior, 2023
Map
Restaurant information
EstablishedMay 2023 (2023-05)
Street address1610 Harmon Place
CityMinneapolis
StateMinnesota
Postal/ZIP Code55403
CountryUnited States
Coordinates44°58′17.8″N 93°17′7.5″W / 44.971611°N 93.285417°W / 44.971611; -93.285417

References

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  1. ^ Cheng, Jon (7 September 2023). "Review: Minneapolis' Gai Noi defies expectations, redefines casual dining". Star Tribune. Archived from the original on 2023-09-24. Retrieved 2023-09-28.
  2. ^ Jones, Justine (2023-05-25). "Five Dishes to Try at Chef Ann Ahmed's New Restaurant, Gai Noi". Eater Twin Cities. Archived from the original on 2023-06-06. Retrieved 2023-09-28.
  3. ^ "The Restaurant List 2023". The New York Times. 2023-09-19. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on 2023-09-20. Retrieved 2023-09-28.
  4. ^ "Gai Noi in Minneapolis lands on New York Times list of best restaurants". Star Tribune. 20 September 2023. Archived from the original on 2023-09-27. Retrieved 2023-09-28.
  5. ^ DeRusha, Jason (2023-01-31). "Ann Ahmed Reveals Her Loring Park Restaurant Name". Minnesota Monthly. Retrieved 2023-10-22.