I used to work with an lot of hmong people and have had the pleasure of eating with them. I have deep love and respect for hmong people and culture. Wonderful people.

Minnesota for a food scene has almost everything. Somali, Hmong, Vietnamese, Mexican, African, ethnic European. This also includes the ethnic staples around the country. I just wish MN had a tad more Caribbean and BBQ scene.

Yes! Welcome to Hmong Village! I'm glad you liked it! The community has worked hard over the years to really bring it together and making it accessible to the general public and worked even harder to keep things going during the pandemic. I'm glad you were finally able to visit! Papaya salad usually uses fish sauce, lime, salt and sugar as a base. From there each shop will have their own ratios and secret ingredients. But yes. Some of the best shops are the ones at the end and around the corner of the food court. I'm glad you found that stall. While all the stalls generally serve the same things: papaya salad, pho, hmong sausage, chicken, pork belly etc; Each shop there has their own particular way of cooking things so it's fun to try the different shops and find your own favorites amongst them. Love getting pork belly over there. Want one with crunchy skin? They got. Want a softer savory version with juicy meat? They got it. A mix of both? They got it. each shop has their own way of doing it. And if you ask, they can double fry it for you so you get some extra crispy versions. And pho is always a hit there. Same deal too. Each shop has their own blends and spices to the broths so you can find a pho that suits your taste all in one area. I hope you come back again!

Fun fact, Hmong people are the largest Asian subgroup in Minnesota at 94,000. They're mostly concentrated around the Twin Cities: Saint Paul and Minneapolis. Minnesotans have fully embraced Hmong food and culture, because they have assimilated so well into society. Their community have a staggering 2 billion USD buying power and they contribute hundreds of thousands of dollars in taxes. Hmong food is distinctly unique, because it is a fusion of SouthEast/East Asian cuisine. There are many Hmong athletes, CEO's, artists, entrepreneurs, doctors, lawyers and elected officials who call Minnesota home today.

I’m so proud and grateful that you tried eating Hmong food. As a Hmong person, I thoroughly enjoyed you speaking highly and enjoying Hmong sausage and sticky rice. Such a wonderfully simple meal.

Hmong chiming in here: Every Hmong person's mouth be watering seeing the papaya salad made. Also, Hmong sausage and purple sticky rice is BOMB!

Can confirm, Matt's Bar is a great place with basic food done right. The Juicy Lucy is a true Minnesota classic for a reason. Glad you finally got to taste the original, Mike. 👍

If the noodle is that spicy for Mike I’d say 95 percent of the population could not handle it.

thank you for highlighting the minneapolis food scene, we get overlooked so much!

Yes!!! Mike, I’ve been a huge fan for years. It’s so exciting to see my culture get some love!

I wouldn’t say those are traditional Hmong food but they are the kind of food we like to eat nowadays. Especially like at Hmong new year. Traditional Hmong food are much more simple such as boiled chicken and rice.

Yay!!! Im glad you came back again! We have SO many good restaurants. Also, jucy lucys are SO addictive. pizzaria lola is like 6 blocks from my house

That’s cool you visited Hmong Village. Hmong food is a fusion of many cultures and it’s true we have our own twist to each recipe. Hmong food in America is mostly influenced by southeast asian dishes because we immigrated from there. However, I’m sure Hmong traditional food in China would be closer to being authentic from more “ancient” times. The Hmong who migrated from China to Southeast Asia mostly lived in the mountains so it makes sense why the lifestyle (food, tools, clothes, etc) are much more humble. Even so, it’s really nice to see how the Hmong cultures and traditions are so diverse. Thank you for bringing exposure to the food Hmong in America enjoy.

Great episode. Thank you for sharing some of your memories ❤️

I’m so glad Mike is doing affordable food reviews again! This kind of content is so much more relatable

Wow, nice to see you enjoy hmong food. Thanks for sharing.

Soooo happy to see you choose these cuisines and the entrees!! You did it right!! Especially for the Hmong food!

Wow! That ALL looked great! If I ever happen to be in Minnesota I know where I'll be eating. Thanks Mike!

Mike!! I always go to your pork cha sui recipe! It’s been the #1 recipe for me. Everyone I make it for LOVES it!

I'm so glad you were able to visit all these places. I love Pizzeria Lola!!!! Her kimchi is homemade.

i’m hmong, and literally watching you eat our food makes me so proud. so ty!

That burger looked delicious! 👍🍔😊 The Hmong food looked fantastic. Yummy salad.

Loved the showcase of Hmong food! Been a long time follower~! I need to go try that pizza place!

Welcome to MN Mike! Whenever I go to Hmong Village, I always have to get my favorite boba, papaya salad with purple sticky rice. It goes so well together. And my mom loves that plain noodle dish. Enjoy your stay!

❤❤❤thank u for highlighting Hmong food. Papaya and sticky rice is the best!!!!🫶

I didn't know you lived in Austin first, that's awesome. When you have time, Minnesota fishing is always the answer! Well it's good to have you back. Great to see you show hmong village in one of your vids. l'm definitely going to try the pizza place.

Classic Man V Food with Adam Richman was my first introduction to the Juicy Lucy too! So glad it met your expectations, Mike! And thank you for introducing us to Hmong cuisine. That sticky rice looked SO chewy and yummy! 🤍

9:23 pizza lola too I don't get out enough to the point I get goose bumps when ppl find my spots

Im glad you were able to enjoy your stay and eat some Hmong food. Please come back when the owner of Hmong Village opens up another one that will be located in Maplewood Mall. Its probably going to be the biggest hmong market place in the US. :) cant wait for you to review then.

Papaya salad is so good. The pepper does kick in. But the spiciness doesn’t stop you from eating more of it 😆.

Lao food 💙🔥🔥🔥🔥

Thanks for coming to Mn!

MINNESOTA MENTIONED🗣

That feeling when Mikey comes to your town! So glad you made it to Hmong Village too.

Let’s go!! Mike Chan eating Hmong food in Hmong village!

Always amazing content!

I'm so glad you visited the Twin Cities!!! I hope you had a blast and that you visit us again soon!

Good to see Mikey actually showcase community focused businesses instead of another place trying to go viral on IG with gigantic stunt food.

Oh sweet! I live in Minnesota! I can finally try out your recommendations

And my papaya salad craving meter just broke lol. Probably not with hot dogs or shrimp 😬 but I was totally salivating over that salad 🤤🤤

love the juicy lucy burgers. MN is so diverse, you can practically get any kind of food here. I'll have to go try out Lola.

Oh man, would have been awesome to have someone show you the best booths to try from! ❤

What! You lived in Austin, MN! Wow so cool! Would love to hear the longer story! So glad you made it to hmong village! ❤

I LOVE the Hmong Village!🥰😍😋🤤

That's my favorite papaya lady too LOL 😆

I love that Hmong market and the other one too.

Drooling over papaya salad. Love a good papaya salad

Will definitely try the Juicy Lucy and Lola pizzas next time when I visit there.

Welcome to Minnesota 😊

The pork ribs... and that pizza.... wow

Wow you eating foods so yummy. I really want to eat too. You make me so hungry.

That pizza got me drooling

I have been to hmong village and absolutely can stay there the whole day just eating.

saint paul has 2 huge hmong events with visitors from all over the world. hmong new year at river center and sports festival at como park. also the lowertown farmers market in saint paul

Nice for you to visit Minnesota for the "best days of summer celebration AKA State Fair. Hope you got to try some of the crazy, wacky foods the fair has to offer. They try and get a few new foods each year. Deep fried pickles, deep fried Oreos and others. Of course, you gotta try a Corn Dog or 2. That Jucy Lucy sure looked like perfection. I've never been to Matts but we have quite a few other places that offer up Jucy Lucys. Crooked Pint and Ale is my current favorite. But the Nook, Blue Door Pub, 5-8 club offer some very good ones to. Best part is they are in St Paul only (The Nook) or have restaurants in St Paul. It's not just Minneapolis that has great food. The Hmong Village sure seems like a great place when wanting to get adventurous when dining out. You probably won't read this but hope your visit was enjoyable.

If only i was at hmong village when you were there! I would love a photo! Thanks for trying out hmong food

Oh wow!! Thank you for coming to Minnesota!! Wish we could have ran into you!!

Mike if you liked the papaya salad combo with the Hmong sausage, try papaya salad with chicharron.

I ever had that pizza goosebumps reactivated this is so crazy 😢😢😢😢😂

Hitting up all my favorite spots! Check out hmongtown market place and Nong’s bistro next time!

i always buy papaya salad made fresh by papaya makers in person. that way you get to do quality control on the spot. I learned my lessons of buying pre-made papaya salads.

Yay! It’s about time you review Hmong food. Thanks my friend.

Sticky rice dipped with papaya sauce is GOATED

Yup, we love pepper with just about anything

Mike, you gotta dip the sticky rice in the papaya salad juice 👌🏼hella good

So cool you was in my hometown

Omg Minnesota LET'S GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Love the spicy ribs and papaya salad. That pizza looks delicious. Nice sharing Mike

Hmong people love their spicy pepper! And now I have to go try that juicy Lucy!

Welcome back to your previous homestate, Mikey! Always love when you show our Hmong food! Come back soon.

I love Hmong cooking. I love their parties, better slam that beer when they ask you to 😂

Yes you made it to MN! If you struggled with those noodles that truly scares me.

When you say the noodles were spicy but kept going back for more hehe

Matts bar...jucy lucy Hmong village....great place for all things hmong people needs Lolas....awesome pizzas Glad you enjoy everything Minnesota is a awesome place... I use to live there,now in california and i miss my home town of st.paul

Maybe I should go there too this summer

One of the very few times I've seen Mike flustered by the heat of a dish, haha

Mike, I could almost taste that papaya salad.

Mikey you should of looked for raw beef larb with bio. That will test your taste buds. Spicy, bitter all in one bit

Pro tip Mike. Dip the sticky rice in that papaya sauce 😁😁

a lot of their pepper sauce are water down.. only place I recommend is Santi in hmong village.. their crazy steak is on point with their pepper sauce

Its weird knowing that 7 months ago, Mikey was in MN.... And Hmong village lol. I can taste the food from the screen XD

Omg you went to get the hidden papaya that i always got. 👍

next time in Minnesota you have to check out Owamni by The Sioux Chef!!!

kopps in wisco is the best for jumbo burgers and custards

I was at LOLA a few months ago, and I do not really like the barbeque-corean pizza. The pizza was salty and soggy with too much soy sauce. The concept is not flawed at all.

I’m glad you enjoyed my people’s foods, just like I enjoy your Chinese mythologies from your channel XD

Many years ago I enjoyed eating rice and sausage with the Hmong villagers but under different circumstances. I'm sure it has changed to suit the American palate😊

Thanks for trying Hmong food. Everything you had is pretty standard hmong food

That papaya salad is making me drool 🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤 looks so delicious.

What you are poaching on Sonny turf Lmao

Can’t believe he didn’t eat the sticky rice with the papaya :( that is actually the best combo

That drink is called Nava really good

Mike you should’ve gone and tried blue print. There pepper burger is bomb, it’s a hmong American twist.

That’s my aunt’s papaya stall!!! Go support! She makes the best!

Thank you Mikey for showing our traditional Hmong food!! Ua Tsaug= Thank you ❤

that pizza looked goooooooood

Idk about yall but I never get the taste test from there when I buy the papaya salad lol

BTW where did you get those pork ribs? Never seen them and the look amazing.

Finally a camera that can focus correctly. Why does it look like you use a flash light to get shots of food?