EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Editor's note: The above video first aired Nov. 10, 2022.
The soft opening period at Asia Mall, a new cultural attraction in Eden Prairie, has been extended as staff continues to prepare for its grand opening.
The grand opening was expected to be in November, but the company posted on social media that it will be announced at a later date.
"We know that this has been a long-awaited experience and we’ve been extremely overwhelmed with visitors," the post reads in part. "The support has exceeded our expectations and we appreciate your patience throughout this process while we and our family of Tenants work through staffing issues and other operational details."
The mall opened to a limited amount of people on Nov. 10 with patrons having the opportunity to dine at more than a half-dozen restaurants.
"It's a new concept that's now here in Minnesota, so I feel like the first few days leading up to the grand opening are going to be very overwhelming," Osmund Dris, one of the leasing agents said prior to the soft opening.
The first floor features a large grocery store with live seafood, exotic fruits and all kinds of Asian snacks, sodas and foods you won't be able to find in a typical grocery store.
According to the social media post, the grand opening date will be announced at a later date.
Asia Mall prepares for opening
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