Viengchan Oriental Market, a family-owned Asian grocery store, has recently expanded to a second location in St. Paul, Minnesota.  The new store, located at 633 7th Street West, opened its doors on December 18, 2024, offering a diverse selection of Asian groceries and products to the local community. 
The market provides a wide array of fresh produce, meats, seafood, and specialty items catering to various Asian cuisines. Customers can find traditional ingredients essential for authentic cooking, as well as ready-made products for convenience. The store’s layout is organized and clean, making it easy for shoppers to navigate the aisles and locate desired items.
In addition to its extensive product range, Viengchan Oriental Market is known for its friendly and helpful staff. Employees are readily available to assist customers with product inquiries and provide recommendations, enhancing the overall shopping experience.
The market’s commitment to quality is evident in its selection of fresh produce and other perishable items. While some customers have noted concerns about the freshness of certain products at the Brooklyn Center location,  the new St. Paul store aims to address these issues by ensuring that all items meet high standards of freshness and quality.
Overall, Viengchan Oriental Market’s new St. Paul location is a valuable addition to the community, providing access to a wide variety of Asian groceries and products. With its convenient location, diverse selection, and attentive staff, it is poised to become a go-to destination for both home cooks and culinary enthusiasts seeking authentic ingredients and a pleasant...
Read moreMy first time here today, since I had been a frequent Coopers customer. I love asian markets, especially the produce section for the freshest and varitable selection. I was happy to see that they have everyday staples with popular Brands, alongside of the speciailized asian-inspired groceries that I look for. It looks like they are trying to make room and offer more selection of asian authentic options for meat and produce options. Thats really helpful with our limited options for virtually anything in this area. My only critique was the friendliness of the cashiers working. Was friendly and polite but was not met with same response, which was an immediate turn off. I'm excited for this market to be here for the options that they offer to keep the neighborhood in the groceries...
Read moreVisited for the first time today, will go back again! They had a solid amount of staples (milk, eggs, meat, dairy, bread) and a ton of branded western foods so anyone can easily use this for weekly shopping - this feels a lot like the old cooper's but cleaner and with better produce.
Staff was super friendly and they were actively restocking the fresh fruit as I was there.
There's a HUGE selection of noodles and also sweets, so if you're looking to try something new this would be a good place.
Only comment would be there's a lot of plastic packaging, including around the produce, but this place is a LOT better on that score than hyvee in the...
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