Como Market is a large, open air Hmong flea market and hidden gem in St. Paul. It offers a huge, run-down Asian market feel with plenty of vendors selling ethnic items ranging from clothing and knick knacks to plants, vegetables, produce, and herbal remedies. Inside, the space is vast, leading from goods to a fresh grocery section and finally to a food court. The food court is a highlight and a fun place to check out. Favorites include the delicious Hmong sausage, which has a nice snap and texture, the crazy steak with its addictive meaty sauce, the coconut sesame ball, curry soup, pork belly, and stuffed chicken wings. Other notable items are steamed catfish in a banana leaf, papaya salad, egg rolls, and the colorful Nava dessert with sweet coconut milk. Many find the food delicious and cheap, with large portions allowing one to fill up for under twenty dollars. Visitors recommend taking a walk to pay attention to one-off items and special stalls for more variety. While some vendors may be closed on weekdays or later in the day, the market remains a pretty interesting and highly recommended place to dine, with many eager to return and try more.
The marketplace is a hidden gem in St. Paul. There are plenty of vendors to get food and the Hmong sausage is definitely worth trying since it's delicious. There is also clothing and produce for sale. If I lived in the area, I would visit more often.
January 2024
Best place for fresh veggies at a reasonable price. Lazy days I can just go and grab some food lol.
October 2023
Large open air market. Great options. I was hoping for more fruit options, but I arrived close the the end of the day and more than half of the vendors were already closed. I look for way to coming through again, when I am in the Twin Cities.
