Hmong Village

It was our first time to visit this place and it was bustling! This place has a lot to offer.. from dry goods to jewelry to fruits and vegetables and food! It was very interesting to browse through goods sold at the different stores. Reminded me of time spent in Northern Thailand and in Sapa, Vietnam.

Hmong Village itself is fine, but 1 star for the Sea Kitchen vendor. I got pho from this exact vendor like a year ago and was disappointed because it tasted like instant pho broth. Lots of noodles and very little of anything else—the meat slices were super thin. Went back today and gave their Khao Poon a try… totally regretted it. The bowl came out and it was mostly just noodles (picture for reference). The broth didn’t even look like there was any coconut milk in it. It looked like they just added chili sate to the broth and called it a day. My partner (who is Hmong) tried it and told me not to eat it because it tasted burnt and was gross. He was also super disappointed with their beef rib because there was no taste to it and the texture was chewy. Even their pepper sauce was a let down. Definitely a vendor we are never going to consider again.

I had visit Hmong market. I feel i walked in south east Asia local market. Cost a bit expensive ,a lot of parking You can get fresh vegetable, cloth and etc from here too

Pretty cool place. I enjoyed getting to try a different type of food and walk around the shops. I would definitely recommend just walking around and checking this place out. It is a nice place for locals and tourists!

Great food with competitive prices. Avoid buying produce and anything else because the markup is ridiculous. Parking can be a pain too. Update (11/12/24) *Good Rich 68 ⭐⭐⭐/4 - pho was good, nice flavors. Chili pork ribs were just ok, not very spicy so probably wouldn't order again. Update (8/1/24): *YPP Kitchen ⭐⭐⭐/4 stars - pho was good, generous amount of meats and garnishes. Very friendly service too. But the papaya wasn't my favorite but just average. And while they took credit cards--with a fee charge, which the restaurant didn't inform me nor were there any signs. Update (2/18/24): *Fa Deli LLC ⭐⭐/4 stars - it was mediocre; flavors were basic, nothing outstanding, not worth $14. Update (12/11/23): *Xieng Khoung Kitchen ⭐⭐/4 stars - food was fine. Would have like more flavor in my pho. Service is good and efficient. Update (12/11/23): *Pho Plus ⭐⭐⭐/4 stars - my to-go-place... Has the best pho imo with consistent flavors. Service is usually friendly too. Update (10/16/23): *Lucky Food Express ⭐/4 stars - pricey like $2 for a Coke and they messed up my papaya salad and added peanuts when I said I had a nut allergy. Seasoning was off too. Also the homemade pho was disappointing. The homemade fat noodles were too thick and gelatinous, so it didn't soak up any broth. The meat tasted old too. Lastly service was not friendly like other places. Update (2/18/23): *Santis ⭐️⭐️⭐️/4 stars - fast service and steak was fine but hot sauce was the real star! *Mai’s Papaya ⭐️/4 stars - took over 20 minutes for an order of papaya salad. And it was poorly seasoned. Don’t recommend.

First ever visit to this place. Nice ambience, good people around. Shops and their stuff is too expensive including groceries. Clothes, toys are $$$. Food is worth for a try, liked the thai place where they sell sugarcane juice too. Everyone should try and understand culture

Hmong village We always come here when we visit MN. It’s a guarantee. Sometimes it’s our first destination when we arrive in MN. I’m don’t have anyone working here so I will not be bias. My reviews as of 1/3/25.I’m not bashing anyone. I’m keeping it real. If I buy something from you and it’s terrible, don’t expect a second chance. -Best whole chicken: Grace !! Hands down. -Best sausage? Most of these are pre-made so it could be any restaurant: Moon’s kitchen -Best papaya? was Ypp kitchen -kaopia : pho plus -Cabbage roll: ypp kitchen -Pho kow: Thai ginger deli. 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: not sure yet -kFC style chicken: Lucky food express Feel free to advise any food and I will try. Highly recommended

I’ve had to start a new, very restrictive diet and have been overwhelmed by the transition. The kind vendors here helped me find things that would work for me and made me feel welcome. They have a huge variety of fresh produce. I will be back weekly!

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.

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!!

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.

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

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! :)

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!

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.

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!

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.

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

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

It was a fun experience, I like trying the different type of drinks (taro) in every business

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

We love the nam vam here. Always a must get! It's pretty inexpensive too. Try the sesame balls and banh mi sandwich if you can.

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!

I gave this place a one star because the only thing that's decent here, is the fresh market and anything outside of that is trash. Ngl, to every vendor that sells Hmong clothing and medicine stuff are all trash. Why would I want to buy those things when I can get them somewhere else for a reasonable price. And please don't get me started on the FOOD COURT!!! That area is a BIG NO, NO, NO! The only time you want to go there is when you're all hungover and drunk. That's when the food will taste good, but overall I don't recommend anything there. One food vendor may say their food is delicious but trust me, they all taste the same. To every food that has been packaged up and placed there to make you buy it. You sure like to eat food that has been there for whoever knows, how many days it's been there. I don't even know how y'all can eat sh*t , that people say it's fresh. Ain't nothing there fresh to me, more like leftovers from last week. The ONE thing that disgust me the most is the cleaning service there. I'm ocd and a little germaphobic. SERIOUSLY what's so hard cleaning up after yourself??? If you can do that at home, why can't you do that anywhere you go. Frfr Who even knows when they last washed their hands. Customer service here sucks. The people who are the most suspicious ones are the ogs. Them sellers are very sneaky and they think you're dumb. Always listen to what they say to you and of course be smart about the choices you make. They want to always make themselves look nice. They love to make small problems into big issues that aren't even big. Be careful who you talk to because some vendors there, they take every movement noted. And stay away from some sellers that look weird or out of place. Or just anyone there in general. They may come onto you nice but will soon try to trick you into buying their items. Then bam, scam you into buying sh*t, that aren't even the worth the cost. If you want to buy cheap and fake items, this place is the one you should go to. Sorry not sorry, y'all can say whatever, because it's the truth and I'm not going to sugar coat anything. Like it or not , it's up to you to decide. If I hurt your feelings, I'm not sorry. You can go kiss your own ssa.

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.

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!

Fun place! I love feeling like I've completely left my own culture when I walk into Hmong Village. It never disappoints. I usually am just going for different food vendors for various items, but looking at all the clothing and traditional items as I pass through the "maze" is mesmerizing. Pork belly, beef larb, fried bananas, pork steamed dumpling things, and spring rolls are some of my favorites. I've learned to always park at the same door and to remember the name of the door so that I can easily find my way back out, although getting a little lost in there and walking around in circles is fun, too.

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.

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.

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.

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!

If you do visit here to do some shopping, be sure to not wear baggy clothes or even a winter coat (although it who doesn't in the winter?). The vendors will always be suspicious you are looking to walk off with their things. I was shopping for individualized presents for family members, so I passed by a few booths, making mental notes to what I'll come back for. Browsing small bags of paj ntaub, I realized that the shop owner woman was watching me the whole time. Thought it was weird, but I wanted to get the bag, so I asked her how much it was. She told me $15 for the bigger bag, so I gave her that amount, but during the transaction she said to me that she saw me put a smaller bag in my pocket. Confused, I told her I did not, and she could check my pockets if she wants. She did not, and I left after purchasing. But wandering around for more gifts, I felt like her accusation and service was disappointing and rude, so I went back to get a refund and do not want to support her business. She asked why I wanted a refund. I told her because she accused me of being a thief. She said she did not, she only "nicely" asked if I put her item in my pocket earlier. She also did not like how I was browsing through her various bag items (which people do as a normal part of shopping). She would not refund me, and escalated the issue to the security office. The security did not arrive until 30 minutes later. The building managers were not in the office either. After I told my version of the story, and this lady did as well, the security told us we were both in the wrong and that I should not have left after the purchase and confronted her right then to make things right. She never apologized for accusing me, she said they have security camera that she believes caught me putting her shop item in my pocket. After everything being unnecessarily prolonged, I just walked away without a refund. Please do not support her booth 111-112 and just walk right by or she'll suspect you too. Hmong Village and their shop owners do not care about customers and will not make things right in unfair cases towards customers. Be careful if you want to go shop here. The shop owner is the woman in the stripe below. Based on how I look, she judged me to be a bad person who only wanted to steal.

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.

Whenever I come visit my MN family, I always have to at least come here for one day. This place is an indoor flea market. It's sectioned off into 3 areas which consists of a food area, a merchandise area, and a farmers market. The food area consists of many food vendors that makes all sorts of yummy authentic Hmong food. It's so delicious. The merchandise area is mainly composed of fashionable Hmong attires that you can only find here and not in regular retail stores. The farmers market here sells a lot of fruits, vegetables, and medicinal herbs that you can't find outside of here. I really wish we had a market place like this in CO. The Asian population isn't big enough in CO to have a lot of the things I would want to find. I love this place. Sorry I didn't take any pictures, as it was so crowded here! Next time I'm there again, I'll try. Anyways, come check this place out if you're looking for different and curiosity.

This place is really a gem for good (and cheap) Asian food, some fresh groceries, and Hmong products. Some vendors will take credit cards while others only take cash. So needless to say, don't forget to bring some cash as it may come in handy. The hubs and I shared the sausage and rice dish from Grace Diner. Though the sausage was good, it was super fatty. Our friend had the pork version, and it was healthier. He said it wasn't as good as the Chinese pork, but it wasn't bad by any means. The purple rice had a very slight flavor (compared to white rice) so it sort of balanced the salty sausages. The hubs also tried the stuffed chicken wing; it was super unique. The wing looked normal enough, but when you bite into it, you're in for a surprise of a whole lot of glass noodles. It's an impressive feat to be able to debone the wing while keeping the skin intact to stuff it with noodles. The sauce that came with it was super spicy so watch out. And psst. If you're wanting bubble tea, there was one vendor (Pho Plus) who took credit cards and was cheaper than the bubble tea place(s) around the corner(s) of the food court. You may be sacrificing in quality, but you can save the cash for use elsewhere. Parking wise, there's plenty of spaces around the building so no worries there.

While visiting Minnesota from California, this was a perfect place to meet up some friends close to the twin cities. Came here on a Saturday for lunch, parking was very easy and it helps to tell your friends which door to meet you at to locate them. They have plenty of vendors that sell traditional Hmong clothing, toys for children, and even groceries! Reminds me of your typical Asian market in Asia but in America. They have a food court with a variety of things to choose from. I think a lot of the places are cash only. I met up with some Hmong friends and they showed us around. We got a variety of things, egg rolls, sausage, soup and all shared it all. It was all really good and packed for a Saturday. It's nice and air conditioned in doors too. Would definitely recommend checking this place out if you've never been and want some traditional Hmong and Laotian food!

Came here on a weekend evening around 5:30PM, not too many people, about half the food stalls were closed. I got khaopiak combination from a shop that specialized in papaya salads and khaopiak, and I've never had khaopiak before. I didn't know what it was, but apparently the noodles are made from tapioca flour, very chewy. Soup was pretty sticky and didn't have much flavor but I added a ton of chili oil in it, which made it much tastier. I enjoyed the one egg, pieces of chicken, meatball, one shrimp, and fried pork skin in it. Pretty good amount of food for the price, $9, although cash only.

Mai Kitchen: The purple sticky rice is good here. Pho and tapioca dessert were delicious too. Pass on the Hmong sausage though. It didn't seem cooked all the way. Blueberry: Best bubble tea in the place. Don't go anywhere else for your bubble tea. Grace Diner: Try their grilled chicken wings. They have a sweet seasoning in the out side that tastes like char siu. Their stuffed chicken wings are okay. It's mostly vermicelli noodles. Lucki's Kitchen: This stall is at the very edge of the food court. They have the best sesame balls. I always buy one when I visit Hmong Village and they're only $1! Pho Plus: Best place to get stuffed chicken wings. The other places stuffing doesn't taste as good. They have ground pork, noodles, carrots, and cabbage in their stuffed chicken wings.

LST alterations brought me to Hmong Villiage because it cost me $35 to shorten a dress, $10 to shorten pant legs and $20 to shorten jacket sleeves (as opposed to the $80 it cost me to shorten a dress of similar style in plymouth) I do have to say the service isn't the greatest though. When I showed up at 2p to pick up my items the shop was closed even though business hour sign indicated they were open 8a-6p. I called the number and the lady said she would come open for me but it would take her 15-30 minutes. I walked around Hmong Village but wasn't hungry as I had already eaten. Eventually found a convenience shop and got some Sriracha and toothpicks (misc items on my grocery list in an attempt to be productive). About 20 minutes later I got my items and paid cash to avoid a transaction fee.

I love coming here because it's like your in a completely different country sometimes. You have the fresh fruits and vegetable market, you have the stores that sells traditional Hmong outfits ( I'm sorry I don't know what they are called and don't want to call it the wrong thing) and the FOOD AREA. TIP- Bring CASH and if you find a stand you like make sure you ask the stand owner their HOURS OF OPERATION because all though Hmong Village is open that specific stand might not be. The people are always super helpful, from stand owners to bystanders they are always their to lend a helping hand. WHICH WAS HELPFUL for me when ordering food. We always visit 1) Santis for the Crazy Steak (cooked medium) and 2)Mai's Deli for papaya salad and boba tea. When ORDERING the papaya salad get it with 2 chiles if you like it a little spicy. I LOVE WATHING THE LADIES MAKE THE PAPAYA SALAD they have such skill and technique. I never liked papaya salad before trying it here. Mai's Deli has 2 separate stands one for payaya salad and the other for boba tea. If you're going to get boba I would suggest Thai tea it's delicious.

We were making a few quick stops around Twin Cities before continuing west on a road trip. Ive had the Hmong village bookmarked for years and was excited to finally get the chance to visit. My husband and I spent some time with the Hmong community in Sapa, Vietnam during our honeymoon- the culture holds a special place in our heart. From the colorful ingredients and produce to the indigo dyes and music- there are plenty of reasons to give this spot a visit if you're in the area. Fun fact: Hmong is the third most common language in Minnesota following Spanish. You can certainly see this reflected in the food/business offerings found throughout the city. As for the market- you'll find dozens upon dozens of stalls selling traditional and modern clothing, small decor and trinkets, prepared foods and a decent sized grocery area filled with fresh produce. Slotting an hour to visit would probably be enough- many of the stalls sell the same items. It was neat to see how this really appears to be a spot for the Hmong locals- we watched families load in who knew right where they were going within the market to find their favorite XYZ item.

This is probably my third time to the Hmong Village and I'm hardly disappointed by the food available or the vegetables in the produce market section. They have about a dozen food vendors and about the same for merchandise vendors ranging from traditional Hmong clothes to gold jewelery and shoes to insurance products. I love the spicy sauce that comes with the purple rice and various meats (chicken leg, sausages or pork bellies). They are reasonably priced and it's meal for two days by yourself. They have whole cooked fish with different seasonings and various sweets, plus hard boil eggs for sale pre-wrapped. The kapoon noodles soup is delish. I've not tried the pho but have seen a lot of people ordering a bowl of pho. Not sure which is more popular the pho or kapoon. The multi color steamed buns have just the right amount of sweetness and a little fluffy. It's like a rice flour sponge cake but a little denser. The little strips with coconut flakes sprinkled are made of I believe yucca root. It's a little sweet and light. I always ordered a tri-color dessert that is filled with coconut milk and various tapioca flour filled with either water chestnuts chunks or just plain. It can get crowded on the weekends but otherwise seating for eating is pretty good and available. I can't remember if any of the food vendors take credit cards so have plenty of cash on hand. There's so many little knick knacks of treats to try. Love the fresh tropical fruits available in the"farmer's market" area like rambutans and lychees that are at the right amount of ripeness to bring out the sweet flavor an so juicy. The mangos are sweet and ready to eat on the spot. Will definitely be coming back again. Prefer the indoor to the outdoor Hmong Market.

This was one of the best places for authentic food that I have ever tried in the United States, it was very delightful, although a lot of the shops of the same type of food, the variety and authenticity is absolutely amazing

I love Hmong Village. For many, it offers comfort of culture, identity and community. For some, it might give a glimpse into the largest Southeast Asian community in Saint Paul - a community that is often unknown in other places. For me, it's both. As a Hmong American woman, I go and I am surround by familiarity, calming chaos and beauty. I'm amused by the latest trends and indulge in delicious but heart-stopping Hmong fast food. My 4 out of 5 star rating is based on my longing for more variety. I don't understand why every vendor wants to sell the same or similar thing!? However, don't be fooled by the few booths that might have a cheaper Hmong sausage and rice deal or cheaper anything - it usually means you'll also get less quality. Most of all, have an open mind and heart - take in the culture and enjoy an afternoon with the community.

Ok everyone rated the crazy steak is a MUST try when here, hence since I'm out of state I decided why NOT? Anyway, they charge $19 for the plate, it's a lot of meat however I feel like for that cost maybe a better slab of meat choice would've been better, the sauce that everyone saids it's amazing, I could make better steak. The sauce Itself wasn't all that great, the meat was chewy for medium rare, I just am not a big fan. Sorry it didn't work out for me, I can cook steak and I'd prefer mines.

Best place to buy Hmong clothes. $100-$300 for a set. Don't forget to bargain. Food is okay, depends which stall you prefer.

Basically a Hmong food hall + Hmong market + flea market + farmers market. Great place to shop for Hmong trends, fruits and veggies, and to grab a bite. The food is delicious if you like deep fried food and noodle/curry dishes. They also have a couple bubble tea vendors too.

Usually what people like about these places is bargain shopping but they don't seem to want to bargain. The food repeats on every vendor so there wasn't much variety .

Back home in NYC, I love nothing better than spending hours in Chinatown, stuffing my face with dumplings, bao, buns, noodles and such. Hey, I don't have a problem with Asian-inspired carbs. What makes you think that? Delicious doughy diversions aside, I was determined to stop here on a recent Minneapolis trip: Now wouldn't you just know, the first thing to catch my eye was Chicken Curry *Noodle* Soup. Got this from stand a called 'Her.' Loved the thick, rich, coconutty, heady broth! I think this was called something else on the menu, but can't for the life of me, remember what that was... Only caveat was that the Soup was on the lukewarm side so I'd suggest ensuring it will be served hot when you order. The people who operate this particular stand, on our visit at least, were super friendly and accommodating. Got some Sausage & Purple Sticky Rice from here as well. Hubby was a particular fan of this, declaring, "The Sausage is much less greasy and fatty than the one we tried from Hmong Marketplace." Tried the custom-made Papaya Salad from Mai's too, and gotta agree with Missi V. : Go with two chiles when they ask you how many you want in your salad. Maybe even one if you're a wimp. I happen to be into heat and feel like three would have been over the top for me. Really liked how we were offered a taste of the finished dish before buying. And the Salad itself was fresh and vibrant tasting. Again, much better than what we tried at Hmong Marketplace. Only bummer was that there were no tiny bits of raw eggplant which kind of grew on me after I tried them in the Marketplace version. The kid got a Bubble Tea from Blueberry and I have to say, I don't get the numerous raves. It was crazy sweet and the boba were mushy, aka overcooked. Bottom line: Wish I'd had more time and tummy room to explore more here. Dug the experience over the one I had at smaller, more low key Hmong Marketplace in terms of the vibe, energy, dining space, and most importantly, food. If you have to pick one, I'd go with this.

I recommend going at around noon to buy food. Towards the end of the day, the food gets dry; especially, the steam rolls. Don't like where the trash dumpsters are placed - stinks!

I searched for Chinatown in St. Paul and this is what the Internet gave me. Decent enough. It's a large warehouse mall that resembles what I've seen in China with stalls of people selling eclectic crap. I didn't expect so many Hmong people in St. Paul. Most of the shops didn't have anything that I really wanted. I don't need a traditional Hmong outfit for $109. The grocery store in the middle wasn't the cleanest but I didn't expect much. I liked the long wall of food stalls even though most of them sold the same foods. I bet one company makes all the Hmong sausages in the back and distributes it to each stall. The wife and I shared a rice and sausage dish from Grace Diner for $6. The rice was very purple but not super flavorful. The sausage was juicy and very fatty. I liked it. I also tried a stuffed wing. This is my first time eating a stuffed wing and I wasn't sure what to expect. It was stuffed with noodles. I enjoyed it. I'm not sure if it's worth the effort for them to stuff the wing with noodles. It looks like it takes a lot of work. The sauce that came with it was super spicy. There's plenty of parking. The only bathroom was also kind of dirty. Would I come here again? Nah. I'm not a local but I was curious enough to visit to try Hmong food. A stuffed wing and their Hmong sausage was unique but I live in a different state. If I lived close then this wouldn't be a bad place for a quick lunch.