I really like the market area and food court. There are so many vendors selling locally grown foods, and for a decent price too. I like coming here for the $8-10 papaya salad, the huge portions of sticky rice, and the deep fried chicken feet. Yum! Everyone is really nice and efficient too. read more

Hmong Village - Drunken Noodles, fried chicken feet, purple sticky rice, papaya salad, and Thai milk tea - Shopping Centers Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Updated food list. Last updated: 3-13-26 -Best whole chicken: Grace !! Hands down. Top. Checked in 2026 and still very good! xieng khoung kitchen was good to. -best stuff chicken wing: Grace -Best sausage? Most of these are pre-made so it could be any restaurant: Moon's kitchen. Family kitchen. xieng khoung kitchen-ginger kind and juicy -Best papaya? was Ypp kitchen. Pho plus has dark sauce and good too. Xieng Khoung kitchen was also good. -kaopia : pho plus -Cabbage roll: ypp kitchen -Pho kow: Thai ginger deli or pho plus(fat and thin skin) Everyone has their take on Pho Kow but At Thai ginger they do it restaurant style And it's good. They also add the extra stuff. Hmong's version are too plain. -pho: don't bother -Kapoon: Celine kitchen -kFC style chicken: Lucky food express. Family kitchen -Spicy Chicken: Santi's. Wow. You really need to try their 9 spice chicken! Very good flavor. read more

This market was interesting with lots of fresh vegetables and fruits. I wanted to try the papaya salad and crispy pork, but didn't stay for food. It was my first visit on vacation. Just wanted to see what's inside. I would definitely buy food here for groceries. read more

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Had a great time at Hmong Village! We got the hmong sausage and sticky rice from Grace Diner, steam rolls from Lucky Food Express, and thri-color drinks from Mai's Papaya. It was all delicious but my favorite was the hmong sausage sticky rice. Sausage was seasoned well and loved the texture of the rice. Our meal was around $22 total--great value. In general, Hmong Village has a lot of vendors selling traditional clothing, home goods, traditional medicine, and fun trinkets. There's also a grocery/mart. There are a bunch of food stalls to choose from with plenty of seating. Highly recommend! read more

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This was the first place we ended up to. Didn't realize there's a marketplace and there's a village. The village seems to be geared for locals more as it is smaller and a lot more local items. Restaurants are not as vast as the marketplace but we enjoyed the foods here too. We definitely enjoyed buying fruits and trying out new veggies. We got sticky corn, rambutan, mangoes, guavas and rice cakes. The value is definitely worth it. Food prices are reasonable and the people are friendly and welcoming. Parking is also abundant so you won't have to circle around to find parking. Definitely a must when visiting the area! read more

Hmong Village - Pork belly - Shopping Centers Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Okay WOW. I'm in love with this place and already planning my next visit. It's hands-down one of the best bang-for-your-buck spots in the Twin Cities for authentic Asian food. The building itself? Kinda tricky to find. There's no big sign that says "Hmong Village"--I followed the signs for the DMV and just trusted the crowd heading into a giant, plain warehouse. But once you're inside, it's like stepping into a bustling Southeast Asian marketplace. So many food vendors, clothing stalls, jewelry, and more. It's lively, local, and full of flavor. My Favs: -Vietnamese Coffee Bubble Tea - $4 Rich, sweet, and caffeinated heaven. And way cheaper than the $7+ versions elsewhere. -Enormous Fried Chicken Drumstick - $2 Massive, crispy, and juicy. Straight-up comfort food. -Pork & Shrimp Spring Rolls - 3 for $6 Super fresh, perfectly rolled, and dunkable. -Stuffed Chicken Wings - 3 for $10 Crispy skin, flavorful filling--these alone are worth the trip. Pro Tips: Bring cash--some vendors are cash only or charge extra for card. Give yourself time--there's a lot to explore, especially if it's your first time. Come hungry and bring friends to share --you'll want to try a little of everything. Service is hit or miss. Language barriers may exist, but everyone I met was very friendly. If you love authentic, affordable, no-frills eats packed with flavor, Hmong Village is a must. Total hidden gem. Can I give this place ten stars? read more

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Indoor bazaar selling cultural clothing, beauty products, and of course food! Get fresh fruit and veggies as well as prepared food. We had the Hmong sausage with purple rice, and a pho. My impression is Hmong food is not quite as tasty and flavorful as the Vietnamese versions. Still, great place to come and check out and get some tasty food from the hawkers as well as the dessert drinks. read more

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It's a really big warehouse with dozens an dozens of food and shopping stalls. Sadly, it looks like most of them sell the same-ish thing though. It can still be a fun time but I wouldn't go too far out of my way for this. Some of the food options can be good though so I'd recommend a noodle soup at one of the stalls in the first corner. Also, it can get really crowded inside during some of the rushes so be prepared to fight for tables. Parking was super easy though. read more

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What a cute little Hmong food hall and market. We don't know many Hmongs, but we know the food is similar to Southeast Asia. My friend is Thai and I'm Vietnamese visiting Minneapolis and wanted to check this village out for some good Asian food. Glad we did! When you enter the market, it's like something you'll see in Thailand or Vietnam, it's just a bunch of clothes and merchandise. Then you reach the produce/grocery area. They have tropical fruits and veggies that you can't find in an American grocery store. We got some pre sliced mangos with spicy salt, jackfruit and longan. After this you'll reach the food stalls. There were about or a little over 15 ish. I went to Mai's Papaya to get their Hmong style papaya salad. It was good, definitely a little different from Thai style. I got medium spicy and it had an excellent spice to it. Eating too much made it even hotter. I love it. I also got the boat noodles from there, it was good. I didn't know which stall my friend went to but she got us Hmong sausage, Thai sausage and Lao sausage, along with the pho and crispy pork belly salad. For drinks we got Thai tea and Naab Vaam. Both were super sweet which helped with the salty and spicy food. I liked the Hmong sausage, it's a must! So much flavor. The pho was sad, probably best to go to an actual Vietnamese place, the boat noodles were better. And the pork belly was delicious. We were super full and took some back and ate the next day. So good. I think most vendors were cash only! So bring plenty of cash. They do have one set of bathroom on the back, one toilet overflowed with poop coming out but they cleaned it within 30 minutes. Good visit to Hmong village for some Asian food! read more

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Probably about 20 different food stands, all with just about the same menu. Thai,Lao and Hmong sausage run $4-5 ea. Stirfry dishes will run anywhere from $12-$16 per plate. Many of the stalls and dry good stands closed early, well before the market shut down. It was a bit disappointing traveling all that way to visit a half closed market. Several produce options, with friendly vendors. Parking was not an issue, plenty of spaces available when we got there just passed lunchtime. Note that when you order sticky rice you are likely getting the purple rice, so if that is not what you are expecting make sure you ask first. Portions were plenty big but we were pretty disappointed with the food from both food stalls we purchased from. It was nice to check this out, but not sure I would make a return visit, I would rather visit one of the temples hosting food on the weekends or continue my search for satisfying Asian cuisine. read more

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The Hmong Village is a must visit when you're in St. Paul! Upon entering, you'll find all kinds of FRESH veggies, along with hard to find spices.. there are also clothing stands, nick naks, souvenir items, or even eastern OTC medications and ointments. We came for the food, of course.. and the food did not disappoint either. From fresh juice drinks to coffee & tea, from fried rice to noodles, or steaks and sausages.. there's something for everybody at this place. We opted for Good Rich 88 for some noodles, and other stands for fried chicken wings and sausages... everything was fresh, tasty and reasonably priced. Yum!!! read more

Loved checking this place out! With over 100 vendors from clothing, medicine, beauty, to fresh produce and food, what's not to love? It's so easy to get lost in here but with every turn, it's an opportunity to explore even more! Highly recommend trying their pork belly (not the crispy one) and their many other options for food! I was a bit disappointed in the rice noodles for they were 80% rice noodles and barely any filling. I was told to try the crazy steak next time so will definitely report back once I give it a try! There is a lot of free parking but it is packed during the weekends!! read more

This's our first time coming to Hmong Village. It's like a big warehouse mall with multiple stalls / food vendors, produce inside. You can get from jewelries, toys, medicine, traditional Hmong outfits, fresh veggies, cooked food, and such. Most of the food vendors are cash only, some do take cards!!! Prices are very reasonable. You can get a bowl of pho for like $12. They have different prepackaged food as well. There's also skewers, Hmong sausage, beef ribs, pork ribs, you name it. Theres some tables available, but it does get busy on the weekends! You can order from the counter and they will bring it to you to the table (the wall has the table number). They also have different dessert items and boba tea available as well. It's just a fun place to go and try out some authentic Hmong cuisine! There's plenty of parking available, definitely go check it out next time when you're visiting Minnesota!! read more

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Neat place to check out & buy fresh produce & hmong delicacies. There are lots of booths where vendors are selling traditional hmong clothes & cultural hats & outfits. The food area sells similar menu items consisting of fried pork belly, fried chicken wings, fried quail, fried fish, purple sticky river, papaya salad, mango salad & Pho noodle soups. Prices are all similar, plus or minus a dollar. We tried food from various vendors, mango salad, papaya salad, fried chicken, crazy steak, pork belly with Chinese broccoli, hmong sausage, mustard green & purple sticky rice. Service is quick but we had a language barrier so trying to ask a question made it difficult. read more

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I love markets like this. They had a lot of cool stuff to offer from many vendors. I was mostly looking for craft supplies & some Kuromi items. As we walked by the food market part they offered many samples. They had a ton of restaurants to try food from. My friend really wanted us to try papaya salad. Most of the vendors had it but she was set on getting it from particular vendors due to how spicy they make it. It was really good. They have tables to sit at but it was pretty busy. Most of the vendors request that they pay via cash. We were able to work some deals on certain items as well. Overall there was a lot to offer and look at. read more

I think I had Hmong Village on my must visit list for a long time. It was reminiscent of what a market looked like in Asia with food stalls and individual stalls selling everything. There is also a produce area with almost every vendor selling jack fruit. Something I've never had fresh before. And after walking thru a few times it was inevitable that I selected a jack fruit as a dessert. We went to the Homing village primarily for dinner. It was a bit later in day on a Saturday and seemed to be slowing around 6pm. I think most of the market closed around 7pm. Figuring where to order from was kind of an adventure. I wanted to get what was best from each stall, but only so much stomach space. So I walked by a few of the tables where folks were eating and I just ordered what I thought good. I think most places had the same stuff. Definitely think I over-ordered. For one, the rice was a medium...didn't think it would be an entire box worth of rice! It was very yummy, chewy and was a good side. The roast pork I was craving and it delighted my senses, especially liked the vinegary sauce it came with to break up the richness of the fat. Papaya salad was a huge portion. Noodles were in a light broth. I thought all dishes were decent price to portion ratio. Definitely shareable. Could have gone with one fewer dish to avoid stuffing myself. But hey, it was middle of winter, need some extra comfort! read more

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No idea why I haven't reviewed this spot yet! My wife and I come here almost weekly for papaya salad, purple rice and crispy pork. I love coming here for the food the people and the vibe. If you have not been here and you enjoy or are curious about Asian/Hmong culture this is a must see! Try some food, do some shopping and expand your cultural horizons! read more

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I work with a Hmong gentleman in Kansas City and he advised that I should stop here on my trip to the Twin Cities. It was a great recommendation! This large indoor mall is part flea market, farmers market, stalls with professional services, jewelry stores, pharmacy, clothing and best of all, 20 kitchens serving all the best Hmong delicacies. After wandering around looking at all the options, my wife and I split up and ordered from 2 different kitchens. I ordered and watched a spicy Papaya Salad being made right in front of me and she brought back an egg roll, chicken drumstick, pork skewer and Hmong sausages. It was a feast that stuffed us for abou $22. The sausage and Papaya Salad were best in class and I'm wishing that I had some more right now. My wife bought a beautiful top and scarf that she wore to the concert that we were in town for that evening. The fresh produce stalls are worth a trip in itself just to see the myriad of exotic and colorful fruits, veggies and flowers. read more

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I was excited to explore. It made me feel like I was back in asia with all these store tightly packed. The place is much larger than I was expecting. The food was tasty. The boba was not that great but it was cheap. However, it really becomes a maze because many of the shops sell the same things. Same with the restaurants. The prices are mostly the same and the options are also 80% the same. Even the produce stands have the exact same produce bundled up the exact same way. A lot of the food is cash only but the pricing already includes tax so loose change. It's an interesting place to explore. read more

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Cute hidden spot with yummy cheap authentic food and nice little shops! :) The set up is very similar to mercados central. Small shops set up next to each other with a large cafe in the center. The shops offer a variety of things such as clothing, soap, blankets, etc! (They even have the comfy tiger blanket. IYKYK!) Now the food was super yummy especially for the price. 10 dollars for huge pho is amazing and the larger one is only 12! The boba/tea drinks range around 3-4 dollars. Your money def goes far here and you support mom/pops spots too! :) read more

Hmong Village - Pho + rolls + pork belly - Shopping Centers Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Going to the Hmong village was a super cool experience! There was a lot of parking right outside in the lot, which is always good. When you go in there are so so many tiny shops all around. it's kind of like a maze, but it's so fun to just browse and look and find new things. We also went to the end of the village area and saw that there was a marketplace with a lot of fresh vegetables and fruits and unique produce! Unfortunately, a lot of the restaurants were closed. We went around 6 PM and I believe it closes at 7 PM so that was a mistake on our fault, but we'll go again and see what more food options are here since I am interested in trying Hmong food! read more

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Over the years, it's just not the same anymore. The place is starting to die down like Hmong Town. The vendors are moving bridge out, making small restaurants and sublease to other bigger buildings. I gave it a three because I saw some cockroach around some of the vendors. They should have the FDA look into that. It's not safe. I make my own food at home usually. read more

Coming from out of state so this is always a must stop when I'm in the Twin Cities! A maze of amazing, kind, and hard working folks selling beautiful Hmong garments, clothes, toys, snacks, services of all kinds, and of course a food court of all your Hmong specialties. It is quite a maze so just remember where you parked and entered. Also suggest walking around and checking prices against other stalls as others may have better prices or better quality items. They also sell fresh fruit and veggies here as well! read more

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A fun find in the Minneapolis area. There is a large Hmong community here and this houses a variety of stalls selling different products as well as fruits/produce and food stalls. Most of the food stalls as well as the other stalls all seem to sell similar items. We grabbed some dishes from 2 different stalls, one stall we got the bbq meats and proteins with purple rice and another stall we ordered different noodle soup dishes along with a papaya salad. The BBQ meats were flavorful and the purple rice was good too, not a distinct flavor but fun to eat, sticky too. The soups were good with a different variety of items in it. The broths were not overly flavorful and I felt like I probably needed to add some seasonings that they had out in front of the stall, though I wasn't sure exactly what should be added. The papaya salad was good and large portion with lots of flavor too. read more

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The list goes on for what they have available. We were recommended this place by a friend who is a local and we had to check it out! I have not been to a place like this in the states and it truly felt like I was in asia with the way the clothing stores, gifts and small shops were organized. We got quite a bit of food and o snap, I forgot how spicy everything is so food was delicious but I could only eat a few morsels at a time. Twas a must and was a delight to see! read more

Hmong Village is on another level. I have been coming here ever since it opened and can really tell that the owners take care of it. Over the years, the parking lot has been renovated, bathrooms updated, and someone's always cleaning inside. Here you can find clothes, vegetables, and the main event -- the food court! For the quality of food here, the price is a bang for the buck. The food is well-priced and super affordable. When I come here, I just want to eat everything! over the years, I've noticed that the food booths all have their own identity now. They may sell similar items but each has its own special touch to it. This is always a must-stop when I visit. Please support these businesses. Hmong Village is one of the greatest things that has happened to this part of the city. read more

I'm from LA and Hmong food isn't as prevalent here or it just blends in with Vietnamese/Thai/Cambodian food. I honestly didn't know what common Hmong dishes are so during my Minneapolis trip I made sure one of my lunch stops was at Hmong Village. What a pleasant surprise. Majority of the food stalls in the food court area sold similar or same items. Hmong sausages, soup noodles, pork belly, and papaya salad. I ended up at a stall that had khao piak noodles because I wanted to try it. I ordered and told the cashier the table number I was seated at and the food came to me 10 minutes later with all the condiments on the side. The khao piak at first had a slimy soup texture like hot and sour soup, which I wasn't expecting at first but it's totally fine by me. The broth was light but let's the meat ingredients shine through. The noodles were cooked just right. Overall it was tasty. The Hmong sausage had strong lemongrass taste to it and reminds me Thai sausages. Great too alone or paired with rice as a meal. Hmong Village had a section selling produce and clothing. It was fun just walking through the rows of stores and checking out Hmong's traditional outfits. Overall a great place to go for visitors who want to experience Hmong culture. read more

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This place is a staple gem in Minneapolis. Every time we come here to Minneapolis this is a must go place where you have so much different types of food available with all different types of flavors and it's all fresh, authentic and really good. The first time I came here I was so overwhelmed with all the different available choices. Each time I tried something different, and I started to figure out what my go to place is water. There's a place that sells crazy steak that's one of my favorite items and then a papaya salad is always a must. In most out food is a combination of Laos food and Thai food. It is spicy, so just be careful where you order or you will be feeling it. I've got friends here and they all love it and you can also go shopping here and get all sorts of different types of clothing or even some herbal Chinese medicines read more

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This place has an amazing selection of food at very reasonable prices, plus a produce market with lots of tropical fruit and fresh herbs. Bring cash if you go! Plenty of free parking available. We loved the fish curry read more

Loved visiting the Hmong Village! Felt like we were transported back/straight to Asia! What a fun cultural experience, we had heard there is a huge Hmong enclave in MN and some YouTubers recommended this place. It did not disappoint! We ate curry noodles, Hmong sausage, rice rolls, chicken skewers just to name a few! Tasted super authentic and the prices were super cheap! There's also many retail vendors and people selling fresh produce! Eager to take all people here for a cultural experience. Every MN resident should visit at least once. Also there is a huge lot for parking! read more

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If you're looking for a unique experience and authentic Hmong cuisine, look no further than Hmong village! Once you step in it feels like you're on the streets of Asia - it's a bit of a maze in there with all the shops and market area but you'll find your way to the food. This place never disappoints when I go and their food court is absolute value. You can get $8 delicious noodle soups in 2023 and that's kinda saying a lot. Most of their food shops sell about the same menu and I personally have no preference on which ones are the best but you'll have to experience them for yourself. There are a few differences in the items they individually package (displayed around the counter) - but in general they all look yummy and it's awesome to see the twist that Hmong cuisine makes on other Chinese or Southeast Asian dishes. We had the sausage rice and spring rolls plate which featured their iconic purple sticky rice as well as the ka poon noodle soup which had quite a kick to it. Both did not disappoint and I'll be looking to try more dishes next time! read more

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The food here was very delicious. From the bubble tea to the very selective food items from across various parts of Asia. The Thai, Loa, Hmong sausages were so good. The papaya salad was exceptionally delicious. The stuffed chicken wings need a little more flavor but the rips had lots of good flavor. I highly recommend going to this market for delicious eats. read more

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I get nostalgic vibes going here as the set-up of the shops/stalls has similarities to Vietnam. Lots of selection, lots of little shops to buy, and lots of food stalls! So many stalls to choose from and some with very similar items so it can be a little overwhelming, but honestly, you can't go wrong with any of them. I didn't recall any particular stall to order from. Got a little bit from everywhere. Talking about the items you need to try (from any stall), my top 3 would be 1) the stuffed chicken wings - vermicelli blend mixed with how can they do this?!, 2) Kao soy noodle soup (creamy, yet has a kick and warms the soul), and 3) papaya salad (check the # of dry pepper you want!). Then you can go wild with all other items based on you preference. read more

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A hole-in-the-wall find. I love the food although almost every food vendor has the same menu. A Hmong staple that won't go wrong would be the Hmong sausage, sticky rice, and the pork belly. read more

Great place to spend afternoon. Lots great food options . Lots of bubble tea and dessert options . Grocery store with tropical fresh fruits.

This is a really spiffy indoor market with a variety of clothing, jewelry, and food options. From the outside, it looks like a rec center. It may not be at the top of a tourist's list of things to see, but it does offer some insight into a prominent sub-culture here in the twin cities. read more

Hmong Village - Shopping Centers Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

This vibrant, bustling (especially on the very busy Sunday we had the pleasure of dropping in on) and sprawling market is a absolutely fascinating and enthralling window into the proud and prominent Hmong community of the great twin cities, and as such is a must addition to anyones itinerary when visiting the area. You won't hear much if any English being spoken by the almost entirely Hmong patrons and proprietors as you make your way through the massive market, and of course that is a very good sign that your in for the real deal experience. You'll experience every type of sensory overload imaginable as you meander through the different sections of the market, from the eye-poppingly gorgeous and colorful traditional attire on offer in the various stalls, to the equally gorgeous and colorful imported produce on offer towards the back of the market, and of course smelling and tasting the vast amount of delectable Hmong delicacies on offer in the myriad of food stands in the food court area. It seems like it would take years of visits to make your way through all the different food vendors here, but the fatty and unctuous Hmong sausage we sampled perfectly hit the sweet, spicy and sour notes to transcendent effect, and the massive $10 bowl of Pho was surely amongst the best I've ever encountered whether in Vietnam, Houston or any other Pho Mecca I've been lucky enough to visit. Make sure to bring cash because seemingly most every vendor only accepts it. read more

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Hmong village is in the heart of St. Paul and it's always a fun trip here but it's not a consistent place since it's either a hit or miss with the vendors there. The food is okay and depends on which vendor you go to but it's all the same to me, really. They also have seating for eating and plenty of spaces to eat and park so you'll never really have any of those issues. They sell a variety of many things there from anime to cultural clothing and food so they might have what you're looking for if you're looking for any of those things. I don't mind coming here but would skip the food next time for sure. read more

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If you want Hmong food, this is definitely the place to go to. Lots of food variety and booths. You can also shop for fresh fruits and vegetables along with buying cute hmong outfits among other things. read more

This review is a long time coming one. I have been here WAYYY too many times to NOT give it a review! For starters, I LOVE Hmong Village! This place is such an accomplishment for our Hmong people here in the United States and it feels me with pride to always come and support this gem! EVERY time I make it to the Twin Cities, I always make it a point to come here no matter what, whether its the beginning of my trip or the end of it! I remember first moving to the Midwest and visiting the Twin Cities when I was a young lad and coming here with my family to grab food, Hmong clothes and other products you can't find in Kansas City. It was always my favorite part of the trip. Now that I'm an older lad, I love this place even more because I can explore the little nooks and crannies that I want to, and find the special stalls that no one knows too much about. Overall though as a whole, not only are things pretty affordable, but the people are always super kind and friendly. You can get everything from produce, snacks, hot food items, traditional Hmong outfits, jewelry, insurance and so much more! If I were to live in the Twin Cities, I'd frequent this place every week! If you're ever wondering the Twin Cities or even just passing through, please do yourself a favor a come check this place out! Come grab some Hmong Sausage, Sticky Rice and a Boba drink! The Hmong community would LOVE to give you a warm welcome! As long as I'm in the Midwest, I will continue to come and support this place FOREVER! read more

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