It has taken me nearly two years to visit Asian Mart. It's a massive Asian supermarket on the first…read morefloor of Asia Mall. I dropped by to check it out just before heading to a Minnesota Wild game on a Wednesday evening. I had no problem finding this mall and backing into a spot on my final full day in the Twin Cities. The entrance is straight ahead when you first walk into the store. You hang a left and you're in. I welcome this supermarket. There weren't many Asian supermarkets when I lived in Minnesota. It's about time! I didn't walk the whole store. I was impressed by the selection of beverages. I wish that I had visited this supermarket at the start of my vacation. I would have bought and consumed as many cool drinks that this store had to offer. My throat was a bit scratchy. I got a couple of cans of chrysanthemum tea. The brand that I got was decent. I liked looking at all varieties of instant noodles. I was in heaven! The produce section was also cool. Everything looked fresh and healthy. I got to see sugar cane that pandas would be envious of. Lychee. Kumquat. Lots of fruit that made me so happy. I hit the checkout. There were a bunch of open lanes. I got a nice man who helped me check out. I paid with a credit card. I paid, thanked him, and left to check out the mall. The tea was so good. It helped soothe my throat. It was nice drinking a can as I headed to Xcel Energy Center for the Wild game. I look forward to returning and spending more time checking out this supermarket. It's a winner. It's long overdue to have such a great Asian supermarket in the Twin Cities. (13)

My kids absolutely love this place because of the jelly cups in huge plastic tubs. I love the…read moreavailability of kimchi and other Asian foods. I don't have to drive out of my way to United noodle. There's quite a lot of options for restaurants as well, so you make a trip of an outing to this mall. We have yet to try the restaurants upstairs. So far we have had the pho and mochi doughnuts. There is also a fish section. One time I bought salmon from here which was good and another time not so good so I guess it's hit or miss with the seafood.

RESTAURANT: 3 Stars…read more Always lot of options but very long wait times even when it is not crowded. Maybe due to staff shortages that are hurting all businesses. Best samosas and mirchi Bhajji in twin cities. Other attractions are fresh sugarcane juice, Indo-Chinese food. Quality: 4 Stars Quantity: 5 Stars Service: 2 Stars This review is based on average of around last 5-10 visits to this place. Grocery: 5 Stars Great collection of both North and South Indian groceries. Recently they expanded it and added a big namkeen (snacks) section and extended their fresh Chapati (Roti, Indian Bread) section. If you are not from India: You should try their fresh chapatis (Indian staple Bread) to taste what Indians eat on daily basis as naan is not our staple food.

Cashiers need customer service training. I saw them arguing with customers. Not replying to hello…read moreto the customer and not smiling

The International Bazaar/Market is a permanent location within the Minnesota State Fairgrounds…read more It's across from the horticulture building. The vendors range from live music, belly dancers, henna artists, handmade jewelry, clothing, and of course, food! This year, Union Hmong Kitchen is a new vendor! They absolutely rocked their first year and I hope they return. I enjoyed the Lemongrass Tofu dish with purple sticky rice the most.

One of the only Asian grocery stores in the area and fully appreciate it. Theres a small section of…read morefresh produce, and there's some unique items you can't regularly find like bok choy, Chinese broccoli, and lemongrass. Some of the items are priced higher and you won't find all the essentials (like seaweed wrappers). There are some good brands stocked

Great Asian grocery that has dried goods, fresh produce and frozen foods!…read moreWe were over at Costco and stopped in to get Sichuan peppercorns for our mapo tofu recipe. We walked out with the peppercorns plus noodles, some cookies, bok choy and almost a ceramic bowl. They have a parking lot and a wide selection of goods. I loved that they had a homeware isle with some really appealing bowls, woks, and soy sauce dishes!

Bill's Imported Foods is a wonderful shop located on a difficult block on Lake Street in Uptown…read more What was once a happening and vibrant street is now rotting away due to neglect and poor planning. It's saddens me to venture into Uptown although it still echoes with past glory, but those sounds are being muffled by urban blight. Bill's doors are now metal, but venture inside and you're transported to Greece. Their products are fantastic, and we loaded up on olive oil, olives, and fresh feta cheese. The staff was fun and resonated with the joy of Greece. Bill's has survived for decades on Lake Street. I hope they continue to thrive despite the trouble around them. I do wish the city could step in and help jump start a renaissance of Uptown.

Bill's is my favorite. Great prices, quality and selection. Truly my favorite grocery stop.read more

It dawned on me that I had no clue whether Eagan had an Asian grocery store. I did a quick search…read moreand found Viet Hoa Lao Market. This store is across from a Walgreens that I enjoy and a Dairy Queen that I had visited for the first time last month. I found this store easily. It's in a plaza with a bunch of other businesses. I backed into a spot and walked in. This store has Vietnamese, Chinese, and Thai items. It looks like a tiny store from its exterior, but there is so much to look at when you're inside. The aisles are narrow. If you require a walker or wheelchair, you will have a tough time moving around this store. The fresh produce and fridges containing drinks and more are on the left when you first walk in. You can get baguettes and banh mi sandwiches by the checkout area on the right when you walk through the doors. The ramen, vermicelli, and noodle section is impressive. I stood there in awe of everything that I was looking at. I was also impressed that there was a little section with Chinese ointments and hair dyes. I wish that it was more extensive. However, if you want white flower oil or tiger balm for your ailments and such, you are good getting them here. It was nice seeing packages of banh xeo flour. You can pretty much find everything that you need to make an authentic Vietnamese, Chinese, or Thai meal, from sriracha to cha chien. I saw huge jackfruit by the Pocky. I've never seen both products so close together in a store. You can tell that this store packs so many products in such tiny quarters. The snacks are decent, from coconut-covered peanuts, to shrimp-flavoured chips. I didn't buy anything, but I was curious to check this place out. The store accepts cash and most major credit cards, including Discover. I enjoyed browsing here. I'd return if I need any snacks or feel adventurous to make some banh xeo in my hotel room. (113)

This place is closed! There's some signs on door but looks to be vacated. Nothing on the shelves.read more

Came specifically to check out the food. Which reminds me of home(Laos). I got the chicken feet…read morepapaya mild(made me cry and swear bullets, but that's the delicious way)$18. YUM. They got fermented small crab sauce they mixed in there that gives a nice flavor profile. LOTS of peanuts which I also love to cook down my mouth from the heat. They added mango which I found delish and added a sweet taste to the bite. Also got the pork belly$12 super moist and crunchy plus the sauce it comes with?? Amazing. Not exactly crack sauce but it's on the same spectrum. Zero regrets. Would take a trip here again(it's only 2 bus ride away from home) 10/10 recommend for anyone that wants that true southeast Asian taste. They also got many other drink and food options for any palate level.

Had an amazing meal with friends and then picked up some fresh tropical fruits and some great…read moreplants & herbs for my home garden! Amazing value with authentic Asian flair. This is one of my fav places to visit in the twin cities. It's very similar to Hmong Village, but it's a different location, has less restaurants and has much more outdoor space and varieties of plants for sale.