I'm batting second in our run through the official new foods at the 2025 Minnesota State Fair.

More than last year, it felt like there was a wide gulf between the dishes that were good enough to order again and the ones I never want to try again. And there were definitely foods in both categories.

Here are some of the best and worst of the new foods. Find Haley Nelson's take on another 10 new foods in part 1.

The Best

Somali Street Fries – Oasis Grill & Hoyo Sambusa

Price: $15

Rating: 4.5/5

The beef in mine was a little tough, but it's still so intensely flavorful that it was a favorite.

The dish features some excellent, crispy fries topped with beef suqaar — beef, spices, cheese, and a little bit of veggies. The whole thing is generously drizzled with a white garlic sauce and a gr

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