If you're into cooking fresh seafood at home, this is the place. I went for my favorite sashimi,…read morewhich is abalone and geoduck but they have a lot of other live options like fish, crab and lobster to prepare at home. Even frogs! Didn't realize this, but they will prepare the items for you like take the abalone out of the shell and clean the geoduck for you so all I had to do was slice and eat. Saw them doing the same for some fish, which was cool. Be sure to tip them if they do prep for you. Prices seemed reasonable to high, but considering my favorites are difficult to find, price was really no object. I wish I didn't have such expensive taste or I'd be back weekly :). Language is a bit of a barrier but can get by with pointing and basic English. Pro tip: ample parking in back or street parking right up front.

If you're not near the water then this is one of the better seafood markets in the SGV. They have…read more a large assortment of fresh live seafood from large king crabs and Maine lobsters to live fish like sheepheads and rockfish. They also have shellfish and other live specialities like frogs. As far as service goes you pick the one you want and they get it from the tank for you. The place is very clean and the tanks and floors are also very clean for a live seafood market

Great customer service and the seafood is fresh! I suggest trying their freshly fried Salmon and…read moreLarge Shrimp! Delicious seasoning and you can even purchase a fresh container of white rice to go with it! It gets quite busy, so call in your order to lesson your wait time!

This cozy hole-in-the-wall seafood market is our go to for quick deep fried and flavorful seafood…read moredishes. I highly recommend the salmon steak, crunchy on the outside and melting on the inside. Unlike others, the form stands firm but once you dig in, the flesh of the salmon still is moist and supple. And their signature spice rub is not overpowering! Add whatever you like, tilapia, crab legs, shrimp -all are scrumptious! Give them a try! Since the market is open only until 7pm ensure you call them beforehand and pre-order for pick up! Thank you QVH peeps for introducing me to this place!

My go-to place for sashimi platters and fresh seafood pick up for family parties like Thanksgiving…read moreand Christmas! I usually place an order through their Instagram DMs a few weeks in advance for holidays. You can ask for their excel spreadsheet and they'll send it to you with prices and this same spreadsheet updates every year! There is also a little deposit for holiday pick up depending on the size of your order. Their sashimi platter is beautiful, fresh, delicious, and always a party favorite. I usually get: Salmon, Toro, Yellowtail, Scallops, and Oysters. If available, uni trays and fresh wasabi (which can also be picked up at HMart). Scallops are my favorite but every piece of fish is so good and cut perfectly. Parking and pick up is easy. It is a very small store front with one party inside at a time and pay at the counter. Highly recommend for party platters for fresh sashimi.

Call beforehand to confirm pick up time and how much fish pound…read more Sashimi platter: They cut their fish in thick slices. Prepped in a party tray with ice bags to go. 2.0 lb salmon: The cut had even lines of fat and meat. 1.5 lb tuna: Personally, I liked the tuna more than the salmon. It was so soft. Pretty much better than sugar fish's tuna. Ginger, wasabi and misc are purchase only.

Why do I give them 5 stars? They don't carry the typical senbei or Japanese snacks. You can get…read morethose at other Japanese stores. If you want unique and truly delicious straight from Japan come to this store. They had the cutest cookies with cream and fruit but from Japan and not mandatory to refrigerate. They were delicious. The lady there is super nice and helped me pick an even better piece of produce than I did. Store is clean, and siesta looks good. The bogo is great! Take advantage of that. Oh and their chips from Asia can't be beat. Unique flavors my 96 year old mom loves! Without a doubt you must buy the green onion pancakes by geemate. They are better than restaurant quality. My husband never eats the ones at restaurants but really liked these. These can't be found everywhere either!

Interesting little grocery mart. I came across this place online while looking for specific fruits…read more They have parking in the front and back. I was surprised to see that the fruit section was pretty small. Aisles are well displayed but it did seem a bit bare. Prices and items are definitely on the higher side but overall good quality. I'd come here to buy some extra treats or gifts for people but wouldn't come here that often. Some items you can get in other Asian markets.

Large market with lots of options and ample parking! Never been so decided to drop by (: great…read moreselection on Asian veggies too

This is an okay Asian market…read more There is a large parking lot. There is a separate woman's and man's bathroom. It supposed to have fresh vegetables and fruits... but buyers beware. Sometimes, this market sells rotten fruits. The workers in produce department usually removed vegetables from shelves one hour before closing time. So, you can be out of luck looking for vegetables. Today, I noticed the rotten apples were selling at 0.98/lb. What? Yes. Rotten tangerines are also being sold. That's very disappointing. Minus 2 stars.

Food Selection: 4/5 Prices: 3/5…read moreLook & Feel: 2/5 Overall: 3/5 stars So there's no doubt this is a huge market, but walking into the store was like walking back in time - somewhere in the early 90s, but no one did any renovation or upgrades in many parts of the market. It's really, really, REALLY rundown looking. The refrigeration systems and the shelves look fairly dated. But their overall stock is full here and there's staff walking around restocking and even watching you while you walk through. There's definitely a good variety of ingredients and brands I didn't really recognize, so they carry a lot of things. The prices on many items here were like conveinence store prices, but maybe it's like that for the the city and area. So lots of selection, but absolutely not much of a vibe here - just shop and that's it. They do play Cantonese and Mandarin songs on the speaker system, so that's kind of cool. Parking can be tight if you come here during a busy hour.

Review #904 2025-#078…read more I discovered Good Fortune Supermarket because it shares parking with Yi Mei (refer to Review #903). I had some time to kill before having brunch with my brother, so my son & I browsed the supermarket to see if there's any goods that are interesting or a good deal. The market is well-stocked & organized, but the floors are dingy & screams for a deep clean. Yikes! Though the items on the shelves look like there's been turnaround since they're not dusty. Whew! =) Its offerings are similar to the local Asian markets, with a little less variety at slightly higher prices. The fresh fruits were absurdly pricey IMO, but there were a few "sales" though they're still higher than regular pricing elsewhere. Since we're over an hour from home, I only picked up some snacks like roasted peanuts (I love the Farmer Brand!), fermented hawthorn, & some biscuits. The cashiers were friendly... asked if I found everything I needed, & also greeted my son & asked if hawthorn is his favorite treat. While I didn't have any 好運氣 (good fortune) in finding any deals, I get some yummy treats for my 6 YO to nosh on while waiting for my brother. I prefer the Main St. location in Alhambra, but they've been temporarily closed since 09/2024; I usually shop there when I'm in the area because of the eateries nearby. I don't think I'll be making any return trips unless I'm dining next door.

Review for the HMart food and, honestly, for the price and amount of food you're getting, the…read morechirashi/donburi are kind of worth it. The fish was fresh and fatty, I would absolutely come back to grab dinner on the whim. I really like the options too, you can choose to either get sashimi or bowls or poke or sushi.

Visited H Mart Arcadia -- it's a good-sized market with a huge variety of products, especially if…read moreyou're looking for Asian groceries. The selection is impressive, from fresh produce to snacks and prepared foods, and everything is pretty well stocked. That said, I do wish they had express checkout lanes because it can get pretty busy and lines move slow at times. Overall still a solid spot if you want variety and don't mind spending a little extra time checking out.

Alexander's (in Howie's Market) has been our go-to for quality meats for the last ten years…read more Sometimes a Costco steak hits just fine, but sometimes you want that juicy, marbled American Wagyu and they have had it here without fail. It's not "fake" American wagyu that's barely prime grade either--the marbling is a perfect balance between the richness of Australian/Japanese wagyus and a regular prime. The staff here are generally friendly and very helpful, and work hard to get you what you want. The only issue I've had over the years was one of the older guys behind the counter charging us for something much more expensive than what we actually asked for, and we had to drive all the way back to get a refund. Not sure what the deal was since we ran into him when getting the refund and he seemed annoyed rather than apologetic lol. But! Aside from that, everyone's great. When they're busy, grab a number from the corner and they'll call. There's a great selection in the case of just about every type of meat including fresh seafood. Bought a slab of Icelandic cod today as well because it looked so nice. If you order a lot, they'll ring you up in the back, otherwise they'll let you bring it to the front checkout to pay.

I went in to get a steak for a special evening. Boy, did these guys ever deliver! I bought a…read moreslightly over 1lb Japanese A5 Wagyu. Literally melted like butter. It was incredible. For the meal, I also made some keto-friendly spaghetti that I tossed in butter, pasta water, and freshly grated Parmesan reggiano. The olive salad is from the deli and it has a wonderful hint of lemon in it. You guys have earned a lifelong customer. The customer service with Chris was impeccable and they spend the time to answer questions. Honestly, I couldn't be happier.

I am no stranger to Thuan Phat El Monte Superstore. I have been here many times in previous years…read more It is a huge Asian supermarket comparable to other Asian supermarkets such as 99 Ranch, San Gabriel Superstore, GW or Great Wall Supermarket, etc. Free parking is plenty in the front and back of the store. There are individual merchandise and food vendors along the front inside of store. They carry many different international dry goods, perishable food items, fresh produce, meat and seafood, frozen items, and so much more. You can spend hours shopping here. Most recently, my Mom and I came to checkout the sugarcane juice vendor. We got ourselves one large cup with ice for $7. It is $12 if you want no ice. You have to pay more money if you want all juice. Sugarcane juice tasted refreshing and sweet. I would get it again with no ice next time. I may just bring my own ice or drink it as is.

If you are looking for Asian products, look no further.This store has everything you need for all…read moreyour Chinese, thai or Vietnamese recipes. The choices of sauces are endless and you better come knowing what you want. The produce section is large too. They don't accept cards under $ 10. Despite the distance, this is now my go to place for all things Asian.

I bought a live fish there that I don't see that kind fish in Asian market around here. The guy…read morehelps me to clean the fish and provide ice to pack nicely. Price is decent and they also have some frozen seafood products too.

Seafood looks really fresh and great! Know your prices before you visit! Some items are $25%…read morehigher than others places! The woman owner was rude as hell! I walked in with my wife, asked questions, she answered questions, we paid, she took our money and gave change! NO eye contact during the whole encounter! God damn weird experience! Will not return....