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Driving Tour of Cultural Destinations - Taste The World
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Taste the World Driving Tour

Below are 10 Cultural Destinations where you will find food, drink and a unique cultural experience.

Start with Taste of Mexico (El Burrito Mercardo) on the Westside of Saint Paul where you can also pick up ethnic groceries and gifts.   Next for the Taste of Burma on Rice Street, at Friendship Cafe,  then to Little Africa by Allianz Field to Taste of Ethiopia , Eritrea and the Mediterranean at Snelling Cafe and Sabrina's.

 

Then to Little Mekong on University Avenue to the flavors of Cambodia at Cheng Heng.

 

Next on Grand Avenue is India House.

 

From there on the way to the airport visit Algelgil, Ethiopian Restaurant and check out the murals inside.

 

Next stop is the Taste of Somalia at Sanag and from their to the Midtown Global Market where you will find the Taste of Vietnam (Pham's Rice Bowl) and Taste of Japan (Intown Sushi)

 

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Taste of Mexico - El Burrito Mercardo

Saint Paul, Minnesota 55104, United States

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Located in the historic District Del Sol, this family owned restaurant brings you the flavors of Mexico. Enjoy food and drink from Mexico, including Mexican beer and drinks. Shop at the attached store for Mexican groceries and gifts.

Address: 175 Cesar Chavez St, Ste 2, Saint Paul, MN 55107-3395

Phone: +1 651 227 2192

Directions: https://goo.gl/maps/J6dHVRug86neNjaRA

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Taste of Burma

Friends Cafe

Roseville, Minnesota 55113, United States

Created By: Cultural Destinations

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This family owned restaurant in the Saint Paul's, North End brings you traditional Burmese dishes or try the Thai specials.

Address: 1711 Rice St, Saint Paul, MN 55113-6802

Phone: +1 651 487 7696

Directions: https://goo.gl/maps/Ai9SQFSkFpQ43ewV7

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Taste of Eritrea & Ethiopia

Snelling Cafe

Saint Paul, Minnesota 55104, United States

Created By: Cultural Destinations

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In the heart of Little Africa you will find a friendly space at Snelling Cafe. Enjoy traditional Eritrean and Ethiopian dishes. Try the vegan Foule or the Injira and Beef Awaze

Address: 638 Snelling Ave N, Saint Paul, MN 55104, United States

Phone: +1 651 644 1933

https://www.visitsaintpaul.com/directory/snelling-cafe/

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Taste of Ethiopia & Mediterranean

Sabrina's

Saint Paul, Minnesota 55104, United States

Created By: Cultural Destinations

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This cozy restaurant introduces you to the flavors of Little Africa. Enjoy Chappati wraps, chicken and rice or Mediterranean dishes, pasta, pita sandwiches, hoagies. Appetizers like sambusas or traditional Ethiopian coffee

Address: 518 Snelling Ave N, Saint Paul, MN 55104, United States

Phone: +1 651 797 3941

https://sabrinascafeanddeli.godaddysites.com/menu

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Taste of Cambodia - Cheng Heng

 

 

Saint Paul, Minnesota 55104, United States

Created By: Cultural Destinations

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Thus Little Mekong restaurants adds to the many flavors of Asian restaurants nearby. Enjoy Cambodian Dishes and desert in this family owned restaurant.

448 University Ave W, Saint Paul, MN 55103-1935

Phone: +1 651 222 5577

http://www.chengheng448.com/menu/

 

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Taste of India - India House

 

Saint Paul, Minnesota 55104, United States

Created By: Cultural Destinations

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You don't have to go to India to enjoy the rich flavors of Indian spices. Enjoy food, dessert and beer from India or try one of the India House specials.

Address: 758 Grand Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55105-3382

Phone: +1 651 293 9124

http://www.indiahousemn.com/saint-paul/saint-menu.html

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Taste of Ethiopia - Algelgil Ethiopian Restaurant

 

Saint Paul, Minnesota 55104, United States

Created By: Cultural Destinations

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On the way to the International Airport this is a great place to begin an international adventure. This female owned restaurant is one of the best places for Ethiopian food. Try the various Ethiopian beers and enjoy the traditional murals on the walls.

Address: 2585 Seventh St W, Saint Paul, MN 55116, United States

Phone: +1 651 340 3291

https://www.facebook.com/agelgilrestaurant/?__xts__[0]=68.ARD9-6iiOGcNEmO34BEYmcgWA0TXzeHx

 

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Taste of Somalia - Sanag Restaurant and Coffee

 

Minneapolis, Minnesota 55407, United States

Created By: Cultural Destinations

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One of the discoveries of Somali food is its blend of African and Italian cusines. Sanag adds a South Asian flavor too. Enjoy Somali, Italian and South Asian dishes and drinks like Somali Tea and Indian Lassi

Address: 3007 Cedar Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55407, United States

Phone: +1 612 722 5270

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Taste of Vietnam - Pham's Rice Bowl

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Minneapolis, Minnesota 55407, United States

Created By: Cultural Destinations

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Located in the Midtown Global Market Pham's Rice Bowl brings you many flavorful Asian entrees and a variety of Bubble Teas.

Address: 920 E Lake St, Unit 153, Minneapolis, MN 55407, United States

Phone: +1 612 870 2622

https://www.phamsricebowl.com/

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Taste of Japan - Intown Sushi

Minneapolis, Minnesota 55407, United States

Created By: Cultural Destinations

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Located in the Midtown Global Market you can catch a bit of Japan with its various Sushi specials and platters and try the spring rolls.

Address: 920 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55407, United States

Phone: +1 612 354 2706

https://www.intownsushi.com/

 

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