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Baked spaghetti at Twin City Grill.
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9 Mall of America Restaurants That Are Actually Good

Where to eat at the biggest mall in the country

by Justine Jones and Joy Summers Updated
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Baked spaghetti at Twin City Grill.
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by Justine Jones and Joy Summers Updated

The Mall of America, which sits just south of the Twin Cities in Bloomington, Minnesota, is the biggest mall in the entire United States. (At 5.6 million square feet, the mall takes up the better part of the 55425 zip code.) Just a stone’s throw from the airport, it’s a popular spot for tourists — and a long day of shopping, of course, calls for a solid meal. Here are nine places to grab a bite in the MOA.

Note that these restaurants are listed geographically.

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Bussin' Birria Tacos

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This spot is all about juicy, delightfully messy birria tacos. Ride the escalators up to third-level culinary area and order a few in beef or chicken — Bussin Birria also street-style tacos with cilantro and onions, and meat-stuffed quesadillas. Save room for a slice of tres leches cake.

60 E Broadway Suite C332, Bloomington, MN 55425
(952) 479-7952
(952) 479-7952

Twin City Grill

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This dim, cozy restaurant is a perfect antidote to the mall’s fluorescent lights. The onion bread staves off shopping hunger pangs and pairs well with a martini. Go for the walleye, a classic burger, or the wedge salad, crispy and drenched in a briny blue cheese dressing. Find it on level one in the North Garden.

First, 130 North Garden, Bloomington, MN 55425
(952) 854-0200
(952) 854-0200
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A fish and chips basket from Twin City Grill.
Twin City Grill

Beard Papa's - World's Famous Cream Puffs from Japan

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Cream puff bakery Beard Papa’s was founded in Japan in 1999. It’s a great spot for a pick-me-up between stores — grab a green tea or creme brulee eclair to go. Find it in the North Garden.

375 North Garden, Bloomington, MN 55425
(612) 999-8218
(612) 999-8218
An assortment of cream puffs on a white tray on a yellow background.
Cream puffs from Beard Papa’s.
Beard Papa’s

La Michoacana Purepecha

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La Michoacana Purepecha serves a vast array agua frescas and over 30 flavors of ice cream, but perhaps most popular are the paletas — some tart and fruity, and others made with a rich cream base, served plain or dipped in chocolate. Order a sandia y limon after a long day of shopping, and balance the sweetness out with some Dorilocos or chicharrones. Find it on East Broadway on level two.

284 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425

Opa

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This fast-casual spot serving Mediterranean fare is a great option for a meal that’s hearty enough to fuel a long day at the mall. Make it a platter with grilled souvlaki, herbed rice, roasted potato, salad, and buttery wedges of pita.

388 South Avenue, Bloomington, MN 55425
(725) 214-1881
(725) 214-1881

Bonchon Mall of America

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This popular Korean fried chicken chain opened at the MOA a few years ago. Fried food rules here, so grab the spicy or sweet soy-garlic wings (or just drumsticks, if you prefer), and maybe a side of takoyaki. Both pair well with the chain’s pickled daikon. This is a good budget-friendly spot, too: There’s plenty to choose from on the menu that’s under $10. Find it on South Avenue on level three.

372 South Avenue, Bloomington, MN 55425
(952) 513-7644
(952) 513-7644

Masu Sushi & Robata

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Tonkatsu ramen, stuffed gyoza, myriad sushi rolls, and plenty of sake await at this popular restaurant, which sources its fish with an eye toward sustainability, following recommendations from the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch program. Masu’s cocktail menu is extensive and grouped by pairings: light drinks for nigiri and sashimi, fruity for rolls and appetizers, and earthy for meat and noodle dishes. Find it at South Street Dining on level three.

344 South Avenue, Bloomington, MN 55425
(952) 896-6278
(952) 896-6278
Ramen is served in a black bowl on a black table.
The best bet for ramen at MOA.
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Cantina Laredo

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Chef Mauricio Legorreta’s dishes are fresh and flavor-dense. Don’t miss the guacamole, tamales, or el relleno de camarones. Cantina Laredo also has a full bar with plenty of tequila to take the edge off the shopping experience. Find it at West Market on level three.

300 West Market (Mall of America, third level, Bloomington, MN 55425
(952) 406-8311
(952) 406-8311

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Master Noodle

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Master Noodle (formerly Magic Noodle) is known for the fresh, hand-pulled noodle dishes it daily in St. Paul’s Midway neighborhood, and it now the restaurant has a location at the Mall of America. Start with an order of pork soup dumplings or shrimp shumai — as far as noodles go, the standouts on this menu are the rich, brothy soups: Lanzhou beef with bright scallions and radishes; Taiwanese beef brisket in an acidic tomato broth; and others.

319 South Avenue, Bloomington, Minnesota 55425
952-479-7558
952-479-7558

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Bussin' Birria Tacos

60 E Broadway Suite C332, Bloomington, MN 55425

This spot is all about juicy, delightfully messy birria tacos. Ride the escalators up to third-level culinary area and order a few in beef or chicken — Bussin Birria also street-style tacos with cilantro and onions, and meat-stuffed quesadillas. Save room for a slice of tres leches cake.

60 E Broadway Suite C332, Bloomington, MN 55425
(952) 479-7952
(952) 479-7952

Twin City Grill

First, 130 North Garden, Bloomington, MN 55425

This dim, cozy restaurant is a perfect antidote to the mall’s fluorescent lights. The onion bread staves off shopping hunger pangs and pairs well with a martini. Go for the walleye, a classic burger, or the wedge salad, crispy and drenched in a briny blue cheese dressing. Find it on level one in the North Garden.

First, 130 North Garden, Bloomington, MN 55425
(952) 854-0200
(952) 854-0200
A basket of fish and chips on newspaper.
A fish and chips basket from Twin City Grill.
Twin City Grill

Beard Papa's - World's Famous Cream Puffs from Japan

375 North Garden, Bloomington, MN 55425

Cream puff bakery Beard Papa’s was founded in Japan in 1999. It’s a great spot for a pick-me-up between stores — grab a green tea or creme brulee eclair to go. Find it in the North Garden.

375 North Garden, Bloomington, MN 55425
(612) 999-8218
(612) 999-8218
An assortment of cream puffs on a white tray on a yellow background.
Cream puffs from Beard Papa’s.
Beard Papa’s

La Michoacana Purepecha

284 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425

La Michoacana Purepecha serves a vast array agua frescas and over 30 flavors of ice cream, but perhaps most popular are the paletas — some tart and fruity, and others made with a rich cream base, served plain or dipped in chocolate. Order a sandia y limon after a long day of shopping, and balance the sweetness out with some Dorilocos or chicharrones. Find it on East Broadway on level two.

284 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425

Opa

388 South Avenue, Bloomington, MN 55425

This fast-casual spot serving Mediterranean fare is a great option for a meal that’s hearty enough to fuel a long day at the mall. Make it a platter with grilled souvlaki, herbed rice, roasted potato, salad, and buttery wedges of pita.

388 South Avenue, Bloomington, MN 55425
(725) 214-1881
(725) 214-1881

Bonchon Mall of America

372 South Avenue, Bloomington, MN 55425

This popular Korean fried chicken chain opened at the MOA a few years ago. Fried food rules here, so grab the spicy or sweet soy-garlic wings (or just drumsticks, if you prefer), and maybe a side of takoyaki. Both pair well with the chain’s pickled daikon. This is a good budget-friendly spot, too: There’s plenty to choose from on the menu that’s under $10. Find it on South Avenue on level three.

372 South Avenue, Bloomington, MN 55425
(952) 513-7644
(952) 513-7644

Masu Sushi & Robata

344 South Avenue, Bloomington, MN 55425

Tonkatsu ramen, stuffed gyoza, myriad sushi rolls, and plenty of sake await at this popular restaurant, which sources its fish with an eye toward sustainability, following recommendations from the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch program. Masu’s cocktail menu is extensive and grouped by pairings: light drinks for nigiri and sashimi, fruity for rolls and appetizers, and earthy for meat and noodle dishes. Find it at South Street Dining on level three.

344 South Avenue, Bloomington, MN 55425
(952) 896-6278
(952) 896-6278
Ramen is served in a black bowl on a black table.
The best bet for ramen at MOA.
Masu Sushi & Robata

Cantina Laredo

300 West Market (Mall of America, third level, Bloomington, MN 55425

Chef Mauricio Legorreta’s dishes are fresh and flavor-dense. Don’t miss the guacamole, tamales, or el relleno de camarones. Cantina Laredo also has a full bar with plenty of tequila to take the edge off the shopping experience. Find it at West Market on level three.

300 West Market (Mall of America, third level, Bloomington, MN 55425
(952) 406-8311
(952) 406-8311

Master Noodle

319 South Avenue, Bloomington, Minnesota 55425

Master Noodle (formerly Magic Noodle) is known for the fresh, hand-pulled noodle dishes it daily in St. Paul’s Midway neighborhood, and it now the restaurant has a location at the Mall of America. Start with an order of pork soup dumplings or shrimp shumai — as far as noodles go, the standouts on this menu are the rich, brothy soups: Lanzhou beef with bright scallions and radishes; Taiwanese beef brisket in an acidic tomato broth; and others.

319 South Avenue, Bloomington, Minnesota 55425
952-479-7558
952-479-7558

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