A Grocery Warehouse

I love this store! You will be hard-​pressed to find cheaper produce in the area, and the chicken is pretty cheap too. Obviously there’s tons of Asian food products, but there’s plenty of American staples too — cereal, paper products, canned goods, etc. The home goods are cheap and not the highest quality, but there are some real finds there, and the dishware selection is amazing. You may not find everything you need, but you’ll come close.

I live in Eagle Rock and I HATE going all the way to Monterey Park to fight for parking on any given day to get my Asian herbs for my favorite Vietnamese dishes. So I was pleasantly surprised to find this grocer via Unilocal.
The Asian produce is extensive. The one thing I wanted most that I can’t find anywhere was perilla leaf (it’s purple and it’s a bit minty) and they always have it. They also pickle their own turnip and carrots (the same stuff put in banh mi). They have fresh jack fruit and durian (ew) as well as Chinese celery, all the herbs to make canh chua (it’s a hot and sour fish soup) and eat phở with. They have the spring roll rice wrappers as well as dried shitake mushrooms to make stock with.
Basically there’s everything canned, bottled and fresh to satisfy Filipino, Vietnamese, Thai, and Chinese cuisine. They also have a butcher and fish section but that looks iffy to me. They have frozen seafood and fresh duck eggs. In the back is where all the household items are — both plastic and ceramic crockery as well as all the stainless steel ladles and utensils, woks for cooking. They have incense and furniture for Buddhist home altars and all sorts of tea sets. I think the owners are Vietnamese because I caught them speaking in my native tongue. Anyway, I’m just relieve that I don’t have to do the big drive for a comprehensive Asian supermarket that’s really cheap.

Steps:
1.Park in private parking lot
2.Grab basket
3. Scan fruits and veggies outside
4. Walk in grab more fruits & veggies inside
Bitter melon anyone? Yup they have it. How about some okra? They’ve got that too. Don’t know what these are? *Google time*
anyone (seafood section)
6. Otherwise heading into second half of grocery store… passing all the packaged noodles into the aisles
7. Looking for…
Who wants coconut gel? They have diff flavors and colors to accompany any yummy homemade fruit salad.
They used to have crunchy rice cakes drizzled in caramel. You’ll have to ask if they still have.
How about spice packages for *chicken adobo and *sinagung soup (must haves)
Coconut water in a can!
8. Any kitchenware? There’s an aisle for that.
9. Pay upfront & exit to right towards parking lot.
10. Find car… load groceries… Go home!

Been here a few times after I heard about this place carry many Asian products. Wide selection of veggies, meats, seafood, Asian snacks, instant ramen and much more!
I enjoyed checking out the Asian products I’ve never seen when I went the first time and got some Filipino cheese ball snacks, fruits and some other stuff, but after the first time I only go there for Tom Yum Instant ramen. Omg it’s so good and it’s only $ 9.99 for the whole box w/​20packs!
I was disappointed when I wasn’t able to find the Thai ice tea popsicles that I saw on Unilocal and wanted to get:(
I’m lucky that I haven’t ran into the «famous» rude son-​in-​law manager yet! Lol I bet he’s super rude for many people to mention about his rudeness. Hope somebody from this business to read these reviews and make him correct his attitude!

Well, can’t say I wasn’t warned. Terrible customer service but if you just want to show up and shop for what’s there, it’s fine and cheap. Problem for me was I needed seaweed and Asian pears. I speak Vietnamese, called ahead and asked. They said they had the items so I drove over. Luckily, they have parking.
I went in, looked around, couldn’t find either item. It seemed clear that there were no Asian pears. I asked one lady at the check out (since there weren’t many employees) where the seaweed was, and she said talk to this other lady. I talked to the other lady, and she said seaweed was down near the stairs. Went there. Not there. I asked several guys in seafood. The third guy said they had no seaweed. I asked a guy in Vietnamese about Asian pears. He had no idea.
So I had to go to a Korean market for both items, which I would’ve gone directly to had I been given an honest answer on the phone.
This place weirdly sells Costco Kirkland items individually and has a lot of odd plateware and cookware (like a 99 cent store) and décor pieces, like a giant wooden horse and giant fake elephant tusks.

This place is hit-​and-​miss for me.
We both have really good days, and really bad days.
I’ve found durian, jackfruit, lychee and Thai and Filipino bananas, and tamarind that were good.
I like their selection of crabs and octopus.
I’ve found old mangoes and longan and rambutan that were not good.
I’ve also found certain things that were priced too high. Sometimes double, sometimes triple.
No onions.
I’ve found fried garlic and fried red onion.
I asked help to find «mushroom seasoning» and they tell me after a few minutes of head-​scratching that they don’t have it… only to find it further down the aisle, and show them that’s what I’m looking for. I ask them «How do I ask for this? What is this called, how do I say it?» And they reply «mushroom seasoning.»
I’ve been «followed» in this store. I’ve been treated a little rudely as well.
Though I am somewhat of a regular, I have been told to go back and put my bag somewhere near the register. I asked «where?» And they shrug and tell me to go ask someone else. It’s frustrating to have to «figure it out for myself» when instructions aren’t clear. Who do I check my bag with???
I remember one time, the cash register person was rude to me about which bag of cherries I selected. Luckily, I looked at my receipt before leaving. She had charged me double, and I pointed it out. She didn’t apologize. She just refunded me the extra amount. Nerve. One time, the person told me to just select more stuff, since I was clearly overcharged. I guess this is the way they acknowledge mistakes.
Sometimes, I think the way I look helps. And sometimes, it’s a deterrent. It’s weird to have to plan what I wear into the store.

I think this is the only vietnamese market in the area (not sure), and it provides me everything I need with very good price. I especially love to buy meat here. They seem to be cheap and really fresh and delicious. I stir fried them and always got fresh and tender quality. Vegetable is fresh and cheap. I got 2 nice big eggplants on sale for 99 cents! and 3 lbs of roman tomato are at regular price only $ 2.50 ! can’t find those deal anywhere else. one time they have a bag of sweet mexican chili for 1 dollars and I can’t imagine how I will use up all of them… and pretty much all the authentic asian sauce and products. and they have a large variety of instant noodle!

Incredibly cheap produce and they have jack fruit! Never thought I’d eat this delicious fruit for a long time after my trip to Asia. Now all I have to do is walk down the block.

after a long hiatus, decided to check the produce at a grocery.
son-​in-​law manager: inexcusably rude.
shop here no longer.

Strange store… furniture being sold in the same isle as produce… very large, but I’m still trying to figure out if this is a super market, or a 99 cent store.
There is some strange unpleasant smell inside.
All in all, it wasn’t completely awful, but strange…

I love this market. It’s a hidden gem. It has an incredible selection of Asian foods and ingredients. I’ve literally have looked in every conventional supermarket for ingredients to make some Vietnamese and Thai recipes. Now I just come here. They have everything. Not to mention the astonishing produce, fish and meat assortment. The butcher is so nice and the fish selection is fresh. The prices are FANTASTIC!
I will never shop at the Asian food aisle at a conventional supermarket again. You’re doing yourself a disservice by doing so. They also sell pots, pans, woks, cooking utensils and great knives for great prices. They also have some cool sculptures and vases. It’s one of those mom and pop establishments that are fantastic and essential. I really love this place and love giving them business.

Vons didn’t have some stupid lettuce I needed for some stupid recipe I stupidly decided to make, so I thought I’d stop in and get it here. Shockingly, they had what I needed, so I went to pay and found there were no checkers, just two women outside the door talking to a guy about buying his car. I walked back to the meat counter, asking if anyone was working up front. He shrugged. I went back to the front, stood there for a minute, then asked the ladies ignoring me if they worked there. One walked behind another counter and the other starting ringing me up. Huh? What the hell were they so busy with before that they were compelled to completely ignore me? Oh right, this guy’s Smart Car.
I should have trusted my instincts and left the lettuce at the checkout and walked out, or trusted my original Unilocal review from 2 ½ years ago and avoided this weirdo store altogether.

OK Asian market, good for Chinese, Vietnamese, and Filipino items in particular.
More convenient than dealing with parking in Chinatown. Produce is not as good or cheap as the Korean markets nearby. Meat is limited. If I had the gumption, I’d go to a San Gabriel valley shop for Chinese or Vietnamese items.
They also have a lot of kitchenware and tchotchkes. You can also get Kirkland olive oil and such here.

This produce store has plenty of parking and it’s in a central location. They have plenty of exotic produce as well as everyday common produce. I especially love their diverse selection of seasonal vegetables that they always seem to have. The prices are reasonable and they even have a large Asian foods section. Definitely check this place out.

This is a great place for Asian products, especially Vietnamese. I visited the grocer to confirm a previous Unilocaler comment about culantro. This herb is not only popular in Vietnamese cuisine but also Cuban cuisine. It is sold here under the name Ngo Gai. The prices are reasonable. A bag of culantro is only $ 1.00

A Grocery Wonderland! They carry all sorts of unusual varieties of vegetables, meats & herbs at a very low price. I was looking for somewhere in LA that sold fresh Turmeric root and this was the only place I could find it. I asked a nice lady also browsing for some advice on choosing the best fish sauce and she told me the difference in the varieties they sold. I was pleasantly surprised by the selection!
I found some new things to try. The food is all kept very fresh, just like any grocery store and the shelves are always stocked.
They have a lot of useful kitchen supplies also available.

A great selection of common and exotic produce and meat & fish! The prices can’t be beat. They also have an entire dry section of the store as well with everything from cookware to cereal to alcohol and even some appliances. They also have a huge spice aisle and a lot of delicious asian baked goods, candies and snacks. I love all the unique food finds I get here… they help make my meals interesting and I’m able to take a risk without spending a bundle.
They have their own private parking lot so you won’t have to battle dodger parkers but don’t forget to bring your own shopping bags or you can pay a small fee for some of theirs.
The staff here is great too, informative and friendly and they move the checkout lines quickly. I enjoy shopping here as it feels more like an adventure than a chore. I could fall into some of the sections for hours.

Great prices and okay quality. I mostly go here to buy fruit & veggies for juicing and supplies they don’t sell at regular grocery stores.
It’s too bad that the people that work at the registers are never nice or welcoming. The produce guys welcome me, the guys at the butcher counter at least acknowledge me but never have I felt like a person when I check out. Tip: they scream at you if you want to walk through the store after your purchase instead of taking the long way back to your car. I guess they think you’ll steal on your way out?
Also, they package items that should be sold loose, causing a lot of waste. If I want to make a soup with lemongrass and oyster mushrooms I have to buy 5 stalks of lemongrass and 20 oyster mushrooms when I only need 2 stalks and 10 mushrooms. It is cheap, but throwing away food is wasteful.

I used to come here all the time with my family back in the day. Back then, parking was hard to find and just always seemed like a battle.
I stopped by today around 10:30am and the lot was empty. Inside they’ve slowly updated the refrigerators and bins they place their fruits and veggies in. The quality I feel has gone down throughout the years. But for those who live in Echo Park who don’t drive who can’t go to Super King in Glassell Park, this is the place to go to stock up on food for cheap. Note: American food here is super marked up, so I’d suggest you go to an American supermarket for those staples.
I’ve also noticed that they’ve sort of expanded their housewares and so instead of where alot of food used to be, it’s now filled with kitchen ware and décor.
One major dislike is that they never post signs of when their little stand inside is open. Does it even exist anymore?

I was kind of skeptical about this place at first glacé, but I’m glad I gave it a chance!
First of all there wasn’t really anywhere to park but I ended up parking in the nearby residential area and walking to the store. There were some hobos milling around in the area but they didn’t make any trouble. When I walked in the employees greeted me so that was nice. I ended up wandering around all the aisles just to see what they had, but my original reason for coming here was to find some fresh lemongrass. After awhile I realized I couldn’t find the fresh produce anywhere, and was confused as to where other people were finding the fruit and vegetables. I ended up following this one lady who seemed to know where she was going and there is this little door at the far left corner (as if you were walking into the store). If you go through there they have all of their produce, fish and meat =D
I found fresh lemongrass and it was really cheap! I also found some fresh bagged galanga, long beans and snap peas. Their veggies were super cheap and they had such a great selection, I couldn’t really believe it. I bought a bunch of stuff for around $ 10, and found some nice rice bowls as well. Will be back when I need more specialty ingredients!