Friends Of Global Market
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Friends Of Global Market

Association / Organization · Midtown Phillips ·

Global community outreach and cultural exchange programs

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"Friends of Global Market is organizing meal kits to be delivered to people set up in temporary housing around the East Lake Street destruction, and a $10 donation covers one prepared meal to someone in need." - Joy Summers

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Friends Of Global Market
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Temi A.

Yelp
If you're looking for multi-cultural food court. You have to check this out, even if you're not looking for one, you'll want to check this place out! Love bringing people here and everyone I bring here loves coming here! It's located in the old Sears headquarters building, which I think is pretty cool! Side note: MAKE SURE YOU PAY FOR PARKING.
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Frank E.

Yelp
Midtown Global Market is a vibrant celebration of cultural diversity! The moment you step inside, you're surrounded by an amazing mix of sights, sounds, and, of course, smells from all over the world. It's the perfect place to spend some time and enjoy delicious food from a wide variety of cuisines. Whether you're in the mood for tacos, sushi, or Ethiopian fare, there's something to satisfy every craving. I tried a few different spots, and the flavors were spot on--fresh, authentic, and packed with that homemade touch. The atmosphere is bustling but welcoming, and you can't help but appreciate the cultural richness on display. It's a great place to wander around, people-watch, and explore different food stalls. The only thing that held me back from giving it five stars is that it can get a bit crowded, especially during peak hours, which makes it harder to fully enjoy the experience. But even so, it's definitely worth a visit for anyone wanting to taste a bit of the world in one spot.
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Lauren H.

Yelp
Love this place! It's like an international cafe and bazaar available every day. It's perfect for lunch if you're near the area. The only downfall is that parking is sometimes difficult so I have to pay $1.75 in the parking garage just to visit here. But it's so fun to take your time to walk around and check out all of the food and trinket shops. Service was friendly and efficient. And you really can't beat the selection, I was able to choose from Japanese (sushi) to pizza or Jamaican jerk chicken. There's something for everyone here!
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Renee S.

Yelp
Midtown Global Market is located on the 1st floor of the Midtown Exchange, formerly the 1920's era Sears department store in Lake Street and Chicago Ave. The building itself has beautiful art deco era utilitarian design. The market is comprised of numerous and varied international and culturally diverse restaurants, coffee shops, grocery stores and artistic gift shops in a sprawling open space where walkways lead you around "the square", with a soaring and open ceiling space above you. Overcome by choices, I opted for the delicious Mexican Salsa Ala Salsa, but could have easily dined on the Morrocan, Asian, Arepa, torta or smokey soul food offered. There's a middle eastern grocery store offering a plethora of Mediterranean spices, sweets, rices and meats etc. The whole experience is very colorful and explorative. The Allina Hospital campus is connected to the market via skyway which is great for the winter months.
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Linda B.

Yelp
Always great food at Salsa y Salsa. A monthly lunch stop after having eyebrows tinted & shaped at Leila's Brow Art.
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Rachel F.

Yelp
Midtown global market is a very cool food hall. They have a huge amount of variety in their food choices and a numerous amount of options. I think it would be fun to go with a group of friends because everyone can order exactly what they want but you can also sit at the same table. Service and value really depends on which restaurant you go to. I tried in town sushi when I was there and they were great. I was very tempted to try their boba or Thai tea. Parking isn't my favorite, they have one lot and it's a pay lot but they do have a few street parking options. I've been there a couple of times and one time they even had live music!
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Maggie H.

Yelp
I'm not sure how I've gone this long without reviewing Midtown Global Market. Probably because I'm always so wowed by the experience that I forget! I love this place, I try to go at least once a year for a special occasion (last year it was for my birthday). They've got bubble tea, tacos, shopping and events (which we've never attended). There's always something new to find and everyone is so friendly. We love Moroccan Flavors and the aforementioned Vietnamese bubble tea (they can blend it! My favorite). Something for everyone and plenty of seating.
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Vita B.

Yelp
We went there on Saturday at 11 there was only one place open . It was dead everywhere else . We came here in the past and it was nice experience, Moroccan food was good , Thai food was good, bakery was good. But non of that was open. The only stall that was open was the first store by the entrance. It was so disappointing that we came to try variety of foods and only one place is open. It said it all should have been open by 10 on their website... we even asked the security guard when they open the shops and restaurants and he confirmed 10. We won't be back , not worth hassle of going there if they are randomly open and 50/50 if they will have their restaurants/shops open
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Annet A.

Yelp
We ate at a little restaurant in the building called Cantina. It was really nice atmosphere. The staff was very cordial and attentive. The food was a hit with my family and I.
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Rachel P.

Yelp
Midtown Market is an excellent place to eat and hang out! There are so many different options to choose from. Lots of delicious meals and snacks. There is also a piano open for anyone to play which adds to the pleasant environment :) Plenty of celiac friendly options to choose from - either marked specifically gluten free on the menu or the cooks will let you know what is safe to eat if you ask!
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Beth S.

Yelp
What a find! Sadly we got there near closing and a lot of the places were already done for day. But the ones that were open were delicious. We started with the Moroccan stall, and ordered the meatballs (which had a better name I can't remember). Served with veggies and other sides, it was delicious. The people manning the stall (owners?) were also very nice. Next up we hit the Thai stall, for pad Thai. Our friends got this as well, and the one who grew up in Thailand said it was legit. He wasnt wrong! It was so good! The daughter also got a bubble tea, which she loved. We ended the evening with an arepa and yucca fries from the tapas stall. The sauce for the yucca was amazing and the arepa was filled with goodness. More stalls are opening and this place is going to be incredible
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Nate B.

Yelp
A bustling lively market full of interesting food and beverage options with some specialty vendors sprinkled throughout. They host some live music and community events. This place is still great after all these years and has a really nice and varied tenant list. Happy this place exists and seems to be thriving
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Joel F.

Yelp
Really enjoyed the multicultural atmosphere of the midtown global market. The Mediterranean Grill had the most stuffed gyro sandwich I've ever had. Delicious, and lots of food. Very helpful staff, too. I highly recommend this for a lunch spot.
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John K.

Yelp
A very cool location, very dead, half the shops were closed by 2:30pm and it just feels like a dead mall with nothing too unique to offer. It has free validated parking up to a certain time so it might not be too bad to check out. Just didn't seem to be worth the time for my family.
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Jannifer K.

Yelp
Midtown Global Market is a multicultural indoor market with vendors that sell everything from art to food to clothing. In a place like Minneapolis where temperatures can be low for a good chunk of the year, it's nice to see that there's a large market that's available where locals and tourists alike can get the market experience *indoors.* While I enjoyed roaming through the different vendor stalls, the diversity of products available, and the seating areas (as well as outlets) that were sprawled across the space, I also was a little unsettled by some of the incidents I saw while I was there. There were a few verbal altercations I witnessed while I was there that were diffused by security guards before they became physical. It was a bit more chaos than I was expecting for a Thursday afternoon. I would be willing to visit again, with at least one friend next time, as this matter have been a one-off experience and I'm grateful that at least they have staff that try to make the place as secure as possible. While I have mixed feelings about the experience, the vendors that I did see m offered authentic products from different cultures which was quite unique!

Sarah B.

Yelp
Lots of options but hard to navigate. Tried the chili bean soup at indigenous food labs, the masala dosa at mono dosa, and a blended Thai tea. Soup: very filling, very flavorful, very HOT (temperature). Took forever to be ready but was delicious when it was ready. Smokey flavor with this bean grain thing that was very interesting and yum. Dosa: very large. Not as good as my friend made for me at home but still enjoyable. The sauces were meh. Thai tea: very good. Blended. Wonderful. My teeth were in so much pain from shifting between hot soup and cold drink but so well worth. Ambiance of the place is very cute. Lots of cute little stores and places to eat. Worth a trip for the experience, would try other places if I ever go back.
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YiQing G.

Yelp
Enjoyed going to the global market for fun vendor and great food options. You can always find something new to eat at the Midtown Global Market. We tried indian Mexican fusion, palm trees hearts, etc.
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David L.

Yelp
As my wife and I have travelled across the US we have loved stopping at local markets! To this point we have been to markets in Cleveland, Philly, and Indianapolis just to list a few. This market is not as large as some of the others but is cleaner and nicer. The size limits the variety but the quality of the vendors is surprising good for a market of its size. Unlike some of the other markets there is a parking garage located across the street which provides convenient access. We arrived early and had to wait for it to open at 10 am. That is a little long to wait for morning coffee... The food vendors we tried were Mapps coffee and Andy's garage. Both were great! If you like this place I would highly recommend the Market in Cleveland, OH!
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Laura R.

Yelp
It is a bunch of take out places serving non-US food. It is not very large and we went on a weekday for lunch, so most of the places were closed. The food was fresh and very good, but there were not many options. There are seats. Very few vendors were there, and some of the restaurants looked permanently closed. But, the food we did it was delicious and authentic.
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Luke G.

Yelp
Located in Midtown Global Market, a great place for families with young kids! If you enter the front door, take an immediate right. That'll cut your search/options in half. Gourmet mexican sandwich? I was confused and interested. I ordered the Manny special and it came with expected Mexican toppings (tomato, avocado, cheese... etc), but it also came with sautéed onions and mushrooms. The combination was great, however the steak and mushrooms especially were under salted. I enjoyed my meal, and wouldn't mind having it again, but the combination didn't satisfy either of my moods. Did I want Mexican cuisine or a traditional hot sandwich? I was in a Mexican cuisine mood, and I was eyeing the blue tacos to me left (blue tortillas, or as my daughter re-stated, "no they're grey!!"). They were great as well!
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Tav P.

Yelp
Racial profiling? My friend and I were literally chased down in Midtown Global Market today by security officers who were calling for backup on their little walkie talkies to corner us. They told us they had a 'complaint' that my friend and I were doing drugs in the bathroom. We are both mothers in our 30s. I'm a chemist and she's a computer scientist...we were catching up over coffee on a Sunday afternoon not 'doing drugs' in the bathroom. Our professions or parenthood shouldn't be what shields us from profiling, but it's just to illustrate what an immense stretch it was. We are ACADEMIC AUNTIES...but I'm a Native American woman and my friend is a Black woman and we both look young for our age...and dressed in casual comfy sweats...I wonder why they assumed we were drug addicts considering there was no evidence at all to indicate such? Horrible experience and they should be ashamed.
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Lenard R.

Yelp
I visited the kitchen by baked brand- This place is inside midtown global market. I tried all 4 of their wing sauces and they did not disappoint. My favorite sauce had to be the hot honey OMG they have perfected that sauce it's literally taste like hot honey it's amazing. Second favorite was their signature buddy sauce. This is like a liquid Cajun sauce it's really amazing as well.
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Marisol A.

Yelp
Really cool place to try different foods. The Moroccan place was delicious. We tried the lamb and chicken and mint tea, so good.
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Fox E.

Yelp
I want to put my Mini Apples in your Midtown. The notorious, legendary, amazing part of Minneapolis - and probably the heartbeat of the whole area. They have the two markets here that define everything. The real Latin authentic Mercado Central, and then the touristy Midtown Global Market, which is a fantastic hipster food paradise with stuff from all over the world. So stop by here and give it a try, and check out one of the coolest neighborhoods in any City anywhere in America. In the Midtown, everything is either mediocre or good, try a bunch of stuff and figure it out - stay away from the hipster tacos though. In the Mercado Central, everything is dirt cheap and incredible. Try all the tacos, and definitely try La Loma for tamales. Almost gave it a 4 star because of sh** traffic issues tho. Just watch out for the insane traffic along Lake Street because it's really really really bad and don't even think about looking for parking because it's not happening. (He says as he pulls into a parking spot right in front of the Global).
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Saira K.

Yelp
This is an international market in Minneapolis. It's very popular. The area is at a major bus station so it's busy. You can find international foods like Moroccans food and tamales and also groceries. I liked the tamales best here. I went before the pandemic so not sure what it's like these days.
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Anthony M.

Yelp
I have absolutely zero idea how this place is rated as highly as it was. I was intrigued to come here based on some things I read online, but I was very disappointed with my decision. As we were getting closer to this place I could kind of tell we were in the wrong part of town but figured that a hub like this would have some security. The building is definitely pretty old as you can tell from outside but still pretty cool to see. Street parking outside of the building didn't seem to safe so we went for the paid parking garage which seemed quite a bit safer. My sister and I were in here for less than five minutes and we're quick to leave. This place was a ghost town, tons of vendors are shut down and the place didn't smell the best. There really wasn't much options at all and the characters that were in here definitely didn't have a feeling the safest. Not sure how this place accumulated its reviews, but I wouldn't recommend coming here.
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Vic C.

Yelp
Midtown Global Market reminds me of Grand Central Market in Los Angeles, The Packing House in Anaheim and the like, but on a smaller scale. There are several eateries at the global market of different ethnicity so that you have a variety of choices to choose from for your dining needs. There is also a few shops and 2 grocery markets here. There is also a brewery (Eastlake Craft Brewery) here too. My husband and I decided to visit this market on our last night in Minneapolis, last month. We came on a Saturday, late afternoon around 3:45 pm. We were able to find (free) street parking (be sure to read the signs for limitations) and headed inside. There is a portion of this market that has a Middle Eastern influence with a few eateries, stores and a market. In the end, we ended up grabbing an early dinner at Moroccan Flavors (which I will write a separate review for). After dinner, I decided to purchase a grapefruit from one of the markets and an apple for the plane right home the next day (fruit is a great snack to have anywhere). Even though our visit at this global market was relatively short, we were able to walk around and see everything (it is kind of hard to make a choice where to eat when there are so many great choices) and experience this near little place. If I lived around here, I could see myself being a regular.

Melody E.

Yelp
My sister and I walked around and there was so many cute trinkets and items. we ate venezuelen arepas and they were so so delicious with yuca fries :)
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Hnou V.

Yelp
Parking Update: They don't do the free parking ramp thing anymore. I love the variety of the food choices here. However, many of the places has food that just tastes okay. (5/5) Salty Tart - Go here for some baked goods. Try the plain croissants and coconut macaroons. (5/5) Hmong Handicrafts - They have really cute coin purses, bags, throw pillows, and other accessories and household decorations. They're also reasonably priced. (5/5) Taco Cat - I like how cheap this place is. The food is also really good. I recommend the pork taco. (5/5) Holy Land - The falafels here are so delicious. I would recommend those. (5/5) Sabbai Cuisine - I haven't had their food but I've tried their boba tea. They have really good boba tea. Try the taro flavor! (5/5) Los Ocampos has really good mexican food. You get huge serving sizes. I love the huarache. It's an oval shaped masa cake covdered with your choice of toppings. (5/5) Grand Italian Ice - Try their peanut butter custard. Tastes like real peanut butter. It tastes like a peanut butter cup if you get it with a scoop of the chocolate ice cream. (4/5) Pham's Rice Bowl - Good chicken egg rolls. (4/5) East Lake Brewery and Taproom - Cool atmosphere. Interesting brews. It's always busy here. They also have kombucha. (4/5) Hot Indian Foods - I like the seasoning in their food. It can get pretty spicy. The fries are alright but the sauce they give you with it is AMAZING. (3/5) Safari Express. I had their Chicken Fantastic. It was more like "vegetable okay." It tasted mostly like black pepper. I wish it had more going on. I did like their turmeric rice though. It was cooked well and looked amazing. I also had their mango drink. It was good. (3/5) Rabbit Hole - I had their bimbimbap here. It was bad. I didn't like it at all and it didn't taste authentic. I do like the atmosphere here though.
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Paul G.

Yelp
Sophie's Choice. That's what it feels like trying to decide what to eat here. This is my kind of place. I would happily spend months trying all the food MGM has to offer. African, Asian, Mexican, Middle Eastern. You want it, they got it! We came here on black Friday, and I was surprised to see that it wasn't overly busy. This isn't the kind of place to have Black Friday sales. And that's fine with me. I wish we had this in Orlando.
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Lisa P.

Yelp
I love Midtown Global Market. Pros: - Great variety of different cultural cuisines - Groceries, quick service restaurants, and also a couple full service restaurants - Fun events - my favorite is the No Coast Craft-o-rama craft fair in early December - Parking garage (validated with purchases from many booths) - Kitchen in the Market cooking school Cons: - Limited hours - Kind of confusing if you don't know the market well My favorites are Kitchen in the Market (experience), Salty Tart (bakery), and TacoCat (dinner), but I don't think you can go wrong trying anywhere in the market!
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Juan R.

Yelp
Go visit the Moroccan food stand great tasting food good price and friendly service... I got the beef plate with a mint tea... also tasted the Venezuelan beef Arapas and it was super delicious
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Fran N.

Yelp
It's comical to read other reviews on how this place is what makes Minneapolis different than other cities. Its also with these high expectations that I visited this Global Market thinking that I had finally found an international grocery store and was quickly disappointed. This place is a great food hall, thats its strength. There are also a ton of small shops that reminded me of street vendors that have random items, like clothes and toys, from different areas of the world. No shortage of restaurant options across various cuisines - American, Mexican, Thai, Vietnamese, Japanese, etc. I always spend at least 15 minutes walking back and forth between the food spots since everything looks and smells so good. Holyland - amazing! Phams Rice Bowl - bubble tea! Sabbai Express - Get the sesame chicken - SO GOOD. Reminded my of how it tastes back home in NY, which says ALOT. Theres one little grocery area that has the basics, I didn't see any exotic or unique global items that you couldn't find at the nearest grocery store. So if you're coming here for an international grocery experience you might want to find another alternative. There is a butcher shop, featuring fresh meats from some local farms. Bought some flat steak from here - it was really good! They also have eggs from Amish or free range farms. Great for spot for people who care about how the livestock is raised. Ran into a little Scandinavian place with canned foods, treats and random chachkies and a cheese spot for the lovers of all things cheesy. Overall, its a cute market, fun spot to just kill some time or come to when they have global events!
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Mickensie W.

Yelp
Very cool place! Loved the variety of the different ethnic foods. I thought there would be more shopping, but there wasn't as much. Cool little grocery market in the middle to shop at though. We stopped in the brewery and it was nice, good selection of brews. Tried some Mexican popsicles that were really tasty. I tried some African food, and my husband got Indian food. My mother in law tried some Mexican food. Lots of options! I want to go back sometime to try the Holy Land buffet.
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Lydia H.

Yelp
If you're trying to plan a fun date night in the Twin Cities, this place is IT. I could see myself in rom-com mode, frolicking around in Midtown Global Market with my love interest, sampling dishes from different vendors and bopping between shops. Little birds follow us around on our shoulders and at some point, there is a dance number. Anyway, what I'm trying to say is this: Midtown Global Market has something for everyone. You could spend hours here, or stop in for a quick bite to eat. Stunning jewelry, clothing, knick-knacks, etc. If for no other reason, just come in here for the #smellz because they're damn good. It doesn't have to be your date night spot, either. It can be your GNO spot, your solo spot to wander around and drink your feelings in bubble tea - you name it. I just love this place so much.
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Jess G.

Yelp
The Midtown global market has a little of everything for everyone! There is a wide variety of ethnic foods, kid and family friendly activities, fun shops and even small grocery stores! Holy Land is a personal favorite of mine along with Safari Express! Staff is always friendly and attentive. Food is always delicious. I enjoy having so many different options of types of food and every kind of store you can imagine. From grocery stores, to local product, to fair trade items and shops that sell stuff from all over the world. I personally just enjoy wandering and taking my time to look at everything. It's a personal favorite of mine to go when i'm hungry but not totally sure what i'd like to eat. I'd highly recommend it to anyone looking for an ethnic flair on food!
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Crissy R.

Yelp
This is a very unique cultural market located in Minneapolis. There is a parking garage located adjacent to it where parking is fairly inexpensive. Walking into the market, the first vibe I got was that of a flea market. However, the more I walked around and browsed it was much more inviting and had more to offer than your standard flea market. The food portion of the market offered anything from cheeses, to boba teas, to Mexican tortas. I settled on a Mexican torta de Milanesa from Manny's that was absolutely delicious. The tarot boba tea I also picked up was just equally as delicious. Everyone at the market was friendly and helpful. This is definitely a great place to bring a date, or hang with friends. Has a bit of something to offer to everyone and Is very diverse. Hope to be making a return trip soon!
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Steve K.

Yelp
If you are looking for a fun, indoor activity, come on down to the Mid-Town Global Market. They always have some kind of live entertainment on weekends, and/or activities. The place is very kid friendly but is also ok if you are looking for a unique place to take a date. They have a wide variety of shops and restaurants, including many great ethnic restaurants, foods and wares. Come for 15 minutes or make a 2-4 event out of your visit.
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Christina F.

Yelp
Wow, what a gem! Lots of international food options like Moroccan, Mexican, Thai, Soul Food, Scandinavian and others so you can try flavors from around the world while shopping for Hmong crafts, produce and global market goods and sipping on bubble tea. The space is large and wasn't busy when I went on a Sunday afternoon. There isn't much street parking but there is a public parking lot across the street and the the cost isn't too bad. I had a Moroccan kefta tagine with turmeric rice, chickpeas, pickled cucumbers, roasted beets and red peppers, caramelized onions, carrots, potatoes, fresh parsley and delicious bite-sized meatballs in a paprika-based stew. It was super flavorful, colorful and reminded me of the Moroccan places I visited in Southern Spain. The portion was generous enough that my partner and I shared the dish and were satisfied. I recommend a visit, for sure!
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Howard L.

Yelp
We came here a couple times because my girlfriend loves cultured stuff and I like to come along and experience new things but this place is by far one of the greatest places in the state in my opinion. There's all these cultures with all these variety of foods, products, and other assortments all Under one roof. It's a great place where everyone comes together and is in harmony on how this world should be. Highly recommend! They also have live entertainment too on certain nights. There's so many people here, there's so much to experience here. They got buses that'll drop you off which is pretty awesome. We visited nearly all the places this place has to offer and we enjoyed every second of it.
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Yvette M.

Yelp
I love the concept and the ability to have choices. What I didn't love was the amount of trash in the paid parking lot and the overall vibe that it brought with it. The theme seemed to continue inside with bathrooms that were unkept and tables that desperately needed to be cleaned. Had a great lunch at Taqueria Los Ocampo, but I most likely won't be back. I was definitely misled when this location was described as being similar to the Packing House in Anaheim, NO COMPARISON. Sorry, I just can't get over how dirty that parking lot was.
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Jessica S.

Yelp
Such a fun place for a tourist. I was in town for business so my co-workers took me here for lunch. I think the hardest part was deciding which place would get my money! There were a lot of options from around the world as well as options for full meals or even desserts. For lunch: I settled on Safari Express and a piping hot bowl of roasted camel. This was my first time trying camel so I can't really rate the quality of the meat but it was a decent dish. It's gamey, like goat meat. When you order the roasted camel you get a choice of rice with varying levels of heat. Mine was pretty dang spicy, I think it was the reddish looking rice mixture. I was hoping it would taste like jolloff rice (Nigerian party rice) but it wasn't quite like that. Next time I'll probably get something with less heat. The stew itself was full of large chunks of both meat and veggies, which were not over cooked. They were soft but not mushy. As far as seasoning, my taste buds were caught a little off guard by the heat of the rice so I mostly tasted the camel and the peppers. It took a while to get my meal and I don't exactly know why. I think maybe they were making more? Either way the man serving up my food and the others behind me was very kind and chatty. I washed it all down with a mango juice. Very tasty. I'd like to go back and try the camel burger everyone is raving about on here. I'm guessing it might be less gamey. Overall, it was a nice experience as I haven't had Somali food before. For dessert: My manager surprised us with a coconut macaroon from Salty Tart Bakery. HIGHLY recommend.
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Abimelec G.

Yelp
Are you hungry? Need some artesanal decor or natural food store? Well this is the place, Mexican, Asian, African, American, Mediterranean food, goodies, jewelry, beer, bakery, clothes etc, etc, etc. It's also nice to walk and see all this nice mini stores, weekend they have live music. Bring your family and taste a good food from different countries. I just want to say something: ITS HARD to pick what to eat.. hehehehe..!!..
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Koua V.

Yelp
This place is amazing!!! It's a really clean place for kids and adults. The first time I got inside my impression was like WOW north Minneapolis have a clean place like this for everyone to come and gather and to get food. People around me was really clean. I want others to give this place a chance and give it a shot to try out there food. I tried there Eel sushi and shrimp sushi it was really good, I did not expect it to taste like Tokyo sushi. One drink that I tried was the Cane Sugar drink it taste like ICE TEA BRISK in my opinion. But yes guys please give this place a chance to try out new things.
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Dorothy H.

Yelp
This is the place to go ALWAYS. It's amazing!! This is one of my favorite places to buy snacks and have lunch - there are so many options! There are sit-down restaurants, quick to-go places, and there's seating all throughout the place so you and your friends can all eat whatever you want (kind of like food court style). I know that Intown Sushi just opened so I'll definitely have to try that! La Loma Tamales is one of my favorites - they have a variety of foods. My favorite is the breakfast food because they knock it out of the park. No burnt hash browns! I almost always head over to Holy Land too to buy some dried fruit. This is the best tasting and best priced dried fruit I've found in the TC area. If you're a fan like me, go to Holy Land! You can pick how much you want as each box is priced by weight. MGM is an awesome place. I can't wait to try the sushi place and bring more friends here!
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Iris H.

Yelp
Midtown oh midtown. Such a fun place year round but especially so in the winter. The quarterly soup/chili, sweets and other food completions keep me coming back! A few restaurants have rotated out but the creamery, taco cat, holy land, East Lake Brewery, and La Loma are just a few of the staples I enjoy. Midtown is a great place to take a group because there's something for everyone. Tacos, burgers, East African, middle eastern, you really can't go wrong. I've also made cookies through a class at kitchen in the market. On weekends they often have live music, skits or other such things going on. It's a great spot to visit on weekends and bring out of town guests. Access to the market is good. They have four entrances and even after the market is closed the brewery and taco cat stay open till midnight and 11pm respectively. The parking ramp allowed validated parking when at the market but starting Jan 1 2018 that's no longer the case. Hopefully that doesn't stop you from coming, just park on the street!
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Jisha J.

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You can tell this place was a bit more lively before Covid came to town, but it's still such a great concept. The food we did eat was good and I would go back for sure anytime to try out some of the other shops. I would say look around at all the options first so you don't feel like you missed out on something you wanted to try!
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Jacqueline S.

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A perfect place for a quick, delicious bite alone or a food exploration with friends There's a great variety of stands, from vietnamese to Indian to Mexican. There's a lot of authentic multicultural cuisine and some that focus on local/organic It's a good place to shop for some special, local products if you're looking for quality ingredients Pham's deli: Last time I was here, I went to Pham's deli (Vietnamese). I ordered a muck duck noodle salad, which was large but most noodles and not veggies. I was jealous of my friend who ordered a mock duck ban mi sandwich which was $5 and huge! I'll definitely get it next time. Don't forget to start a lunch card too!
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Issy D.

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This place is super neat! It reminds me of the ferry building in SF or Oxbow market in Napa. It has a bunch of different shops. We only checked out Manny's Tortas but it had tons of options! It seems like a great place to come with a big group so everyone can eat whatever they please! The only big bummer was it closes at 8pm! That seems insanely early since dinner time is so close to that. We ended up having to leave earlier then we planned since we didn't realize it closed so early.