Gai Noi Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing Gai Noi, a Laotian restaurant located in Minneapolis, MN, known for its flavorful noodles and delectable desserts. This restaurant offers takeout options, outdoor seating, and a welcoming ambiance. Customer reviews praise the crispy tofu, Pad See Ew, red curry with chicken, and sticky rice as standout dishes. The basil wings and garlic beef are also highly recommended for their delicious flavors. The cocktails are unique and well-crafted, adding to the overall dining experience. The atmosphere is described as spectacular, with a cozy main floor perfect for date nights and communal-style seating upstairs. Gai Noi is adorned with greenery and luxurious decor, making it an Insta-worthy location for gatherings. With a focus on natural light and accessible food options, this restaurant offers a memorable culinary experience.
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[LUNCH] Panang Spaghetti
[LUNCH] Green Curry Noodles
[LUNCH] Pad Thai
[LUNCH] Peanut Noodles
[LUNCH] Drunken Udon
[LUNCH] Pad Thai
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Vegan Drunken Udon
Pork Egg Rolls
Pork, shredded carrots, cabbage, onions, scallions, wood ear mushrooms, and bean thread noodles wrapped, fried, and served with a sweet chili dipping sauce. Shellfish Free | Fin Fish Free | Dairy FreeNOTE: included dip contains fish sauce!
Veggie Eggrolls
Eggrolls stuffed with shredded carrots, cabbage, onions, scallions, wood ear then mushrooms, and bean thread noodles, fried and served with a sweet chili dipping sauce. Vegetarian | Shellfish Free | Fin Fish Free | Dairy Free | NOTE: included dip contains fish sauce!
Crispy Pork
Seasoned, skin-off pork belly fried to a golden crisp. The perfect addition to any dish, or perfectly enjoyable on its own as a snack.Gluten Friendly
Green Beans
Green beans lightly-battered and fried, then tossed in our signature dry rub.Fin Fish Free | Shellfish Free | Vegetarian
Jalapeno Wontons
Cream cheese and roasted jalapenos wrapped and deep fried, served with our house pineapple sauce.Vegetarian | Shellfish Free | Fin Fish Free
Crispy Fried Tofu
Crispy tofu tossed in a sweet and spicy sauce, topped with our cilantro-scallion mix and sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds.Gluten Friendly | Vegan
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SnacksSnacks
Fan FavoritesFan Favorites
Basil Wings
Crispy tempura-fried chicken wings with our signature dry rub, topped with tempura fried jalapenos and Thai basil.Shellfish Free | Fin Fish Free
Calamari
Lightly-battered, hand-carved calamari strips topped with tempura-fried jalapenos and Thai basil.Pescatarian | Fin Fish Free
Gai Basil
Our take on the classic Thai dish, pad kra pao. Ground chicken sauteed with fresh Thai chilies, crushed garlic, Thai basil, and topped with a crispy fried egg. Perfect for spice-lovers.Gluten Friendly
Pork Fried Rice
Eggs, garlic, rice, sweet Chinese sausages, crispy pork fat, Thai basil, and green scallions. Gluten Friendly | Shellfish Free
Lemongrass Chicken Skewers
Tender chicken seasoned with lemongrass and a honey/soy glaze. Served with a side of peanut sauce.Gluten Friendly | Dairy Free
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Egg & Basil Fried Rice
Eggs, garlic, rice, Thai basil, and sweet soy sauce fried to golden perfection.Gluten Friendly | Shellfish Free | Pescatarian
Curry Fried Rice
Turmeric curry powder, garlic, rice, yellow golden raisins, cashews, Thai basil, and green scallions.Gluten Friendly | Vegan
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Fried RiceFried Rice
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Laab Seen
Sliced grilled beef flank, red onions, cilantro, scallions, mint, and toasted rice powder, tossed in a spicy lime fish sauce vinaigrette.Gluten Friendly | Shellfish Free
Laab Gai
Ground chicken, red onions, cilantro, scallions, mint, and toasted rice powder tossed in a spicy lime fish sauce vinaigrette.Gluten Friendly | Shellfish Free
Laab Tofu
Minced fried tofu, red onions, cilantro, scallions, mint, and toasted rice powder tossed in a spicy lime vegan vinaigrette fish sauce.Gluten Friendly | Vegan
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Khao Poon Gai
Chicken and rice noodles in a coconut curry broth, topped with cabbage slaw.Gluten Friendly
Mee Tom Yum
Egg noodles in a creamy coconut-based spicy tom yum broth with scallions, cilantro, shrimp, and fried fish balls. A perfect pick-me-up noodle soup for winter.
Green Curry Noodles
Steamed egg noodles simmered in a green curry sauce with peas, Thai basil, green scallions, and topped with sesame seeds.Pescatarian
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Special NoodlesSpecial Noodles
Lao FavoritesLao Favorites
Mok Paa
Steamed whitefish in aromatics with dill and a spicy rice slurry, wrapped in banana leaves. Best enjoyed with Sticky Rice.Pescatarian | Gluten Friendly
Seasoned Fried Beef
Locally-sourced, pasture-fed beef from Peterson Craftsman Meats. Served with a side of beef jeow (jeow contains seafood).Gluten Friendly
Lao Yum Salad
Baby kale, spring mix, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and cilantro tossed with an egg yolk dressing and topped with crushed peanuts.Gluten Friendly | Vegetarian
Lao Sausage
House-made ground pork sausage with yellow onion, shallots, makrut lime leaves, Thai chili, and topped with cilantro. Includes a side of jeow mak len (tomato) for dipping.Gluten Friendly
Crunchy Wings
Wings coated in tempura and fried, served with a side of sweet chili sauce.Shellfish Free | Fin Fish Free
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Green Papaya
Strips of green papaya smashed with a spicy lime tamarind fish sauce dressing. Best enjoyed with Sticky Rice!Gluten Friendly | Pescatarian
Cucumber
Sliced cucumbers smashed with a spicy lime tamarind fish sauce dressing, topped with peanuts and cherry tomatoes. Best enjoyed with Sticky Rice! Gluten Friendly | Pescatarian
Tum Noodles
Steamed rice noodles tossed with a spicy lime tamarind fish sauce dressing. Best enjoyed with Sticky Rice!Gluten Friendly | Pescatarian
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Tum LaoTum Lao
Classic NoodlesClassic Noodles
Pad Thai
Rice noodles with eggs, scallions, bean sprouts, stir-fried with a sweet tamarind sauce and topped with crushed peanuts.Gluten Friendly | Pescatarian
Pad See Ew
Wide rice noodles stir-fried with eggs, Chinese broccoli, bean sprouts, and scallions.Gluten Friendly | Pescatarian
Peanut Noodles
Egg noodle tossed in a red curry peanut sauce with red bell peppers, carrots, bean sprouts, scallions, topped with cilantro and crushed peanuts.Pescatarian
Drunken Udon
Stir-fried udon noodles in a lightly spicy tamarind sauce with onions, red bell peppers, tomatoes, basil, and green onions.Vegan, dairy-free
Panang Spaghetti
Spaghetti noodles tossed in a creamy spicy panang curry sauce, and topped with fresh Thai basil.Pescatarian
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Red Curry
Red bell peppers, bamboo shoots, Thai basil, and scallions simmered in a creamy coconut broth.Gluten Friendly | Dairy-Free | Pescatarian
Green Curry
Zucchini, peas, Thai basil, and scallions simmered in a spicy coconut broth curry.Gluten-Free | Dairy-Free | Pescatarian
Yellow Curry
Potatoes, carrots, Thai basil, and scallions simmered in a sweet and mild coconut broth curry.Gluten Friendly | Dairy Free | Vegan
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CurriesCurries
Chef's PickChef's Pick
Fried Walleye
Fried walleye strips with a caramelized tamarind sauce, fried basil, fried peanuts, and fried dried chilis.Pescatarian | Gluten Friendly | Dairy Free
Grilled Ribeye
oz. of locally-sourced, pasture-fed beef from Peterson Craftsman Meats. Served medium-rare with a side of beef jeow (jeow contains seafood).Gluten Friendly
Salmon Skewers
Two skewers of salmon marinated for hours in a sweet marinade, grilled to perfection. Served with a side of peanut sauce.Gluten Free | Dairy Free | Pescatarian
Shrimp Skewers
Two skewers of four shrimp each, grilled and dressed with a honey/soy sweet glaze and sesame seeds. Includes a side of peanut sauce.Gluten Friendly | Dairy Free | Pescatarian
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Jasmine Rice
Gluten Friendly | Vegan
Sticky Rice
Gluten Friendly | Vegan
Pickled Vegetables
Asian style pickled daikon radish and carrot.Vegan
Jeows
Jeow is a Laotian spicy dipping sauce. Jeow Bong: classic Laotian hot sauce consisting of roasted chilies, galangal, fried garlic, and fried shallots | Gluten Friendly | VeganJeow Eggplant: roasted Chinese eggplants and Thai chilies, with hints of mint and cilantro | Gluten Friendly | VeganJeow Paa: crispy fried tilapia finely minced and paired with scallions, lime, cilantro, and mint to create a unique hot "sauce" | Gluten Friendly | PescatarianJeow Mak Len: finely minced cherry tomatoes with Thai chilies, shrimp powder, and herbal seasonings | Gluten Friendly | Pescatarian
Sauce
Fried Egg
Fried Jalapenos
Rice Noodles
Gluten Friendly | Vegan
Cabbage
Lettuce
Sides & JeowSides & Jeow
DessertDessert
Kanom Krok
Lightly sweet and savory coconut pancakes with a crispy outer shell and creamy coconut-based filling. Delicious!Gluten Friendly | Vegan
Chocolate Cremeux
A rich and delicate chocolate custard topped with malted whipped cream and banana hazelnut praline.Contains tree nuts
Mango Cremeux
Rich and decadent mango-infused custard topped with fresh fruit and mint leaves.Gluten Friendly
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Crispy Fried Tofu
Crispy tofu tossed in a sweet and spicy sauce, topped with our cilantro-scallion mix and sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds.Gluten Friendly | Vegan
Yellow Curry
Potatoes, carrots, Thai basil, and scallions simmered in a sweet and mild coconut broth curry.Gluten Friendly | Dairy Free | Vegan
Drunken Udon
Stir-fried udon noodles in a lightly spicy tamarind sauce with onions, red bell peppers, tomatoes, basil, and green onions.Vegan, dairy-free
Laab Tofu
Minced fried tofu, red onions, cilantro, scallions, mint, and toasted rice powder tossed in a spicy lime vegan vinaigrette fish sauce.Gluten Friendly | Vegan
Kanom Krok
Lightly sweet and savory coconut pancakes with a crispy outer shell and creamy coconut-based filling. Delicious!Gluten Friendly | Vegan
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Vegetarian FareVegetarian Fare
Jalapeno Wontons
Cream cheese and roasted jalapenos wrapped and deep fried, served with our house pineapple sauce.Vegetarian | Shellfish Free | Fin Fish Free
Green Beans
Green beans lightly-battered and fried, then tossed in our signature dry rub.Fin Fish Free | Shellfish Free | Vegetarian
Crispy Fried Tofu
Crispy tofu tossed in a sweet and spicy sauce, topped with our cilantro-scallion mix and sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds.Gluten Friendly | Vegan
Laab Tofu
Minced fried tofu, red onions, cilantro, scallions, mint, and toasted rice powder tossed in a spicy lime vegan vinaigrette fish sauce.Gluten Friendly | Vegan
Yellow Curry
Potatoes, carrots, Thai basil, and scallions simmered in a sweet and mild coconut broth curry.Gluten Friendly | Dairy Free | Vegan
Curry Fried Rice
Turmeric curry powder, garlic, rice, yellow golden raisins, cashews, Thai basil, and green scallions.Gluten Friendly | Vegan