Dropped by to get some Asian groceries at this Korean grocery store. Some things had changed since…read moreour last visit. Aisles of items had moved, certain products were no longer available, but other things were on sale. Got some Korean and Indian snacks, produce, pre-made Korean food and other necessary items. Had a good shopping experience at this store. Checkout and service were quick and efficient.

I had a genuinely upsetting experience at the Lotte Plaza in Gaithersburg today, and it was…read moreentirely due to how the situation was handled by the staff. We picked up several kimbap at full price and continued shopping inside the store. A few minutes later, when we returned to the same section to get more, all of the kimbap had suddenly been marked 50% off. We never left the store, and the items we were holding were exactly the same as the ones now labeled on sale. Because of that, we went to customer service to ask if the sale price could be applied. While we were speaking with the customer service associate, another woman sitting nearby abruptly inserted herself into the conversation and said she was the kitchen manager and that she had personally decided to mark the items down. Then, within earshot of us, she said, "So people carry items around and then ask for a discount once they see the sale price." The implication was extremely unpleasant, and it made us feel as if we were being treated as unreasonable or dishonest customers. What made this even more frustrating was that both employees were already aware of why we came to customer service, yet chose to respond with a dismissive and condescending attitude instead of explaining the policy clearly and respectfully. We were told that because we picked up the items before the sale stickers were placed, we would have to pay full price. In the end, we chose not to purchase the kimbap at all, at either price. Realistically, the full priced kimbap we put back would have had to be marked down anyway, since identical items sitting next to sale priced ones are unlikely to sell at full price. This made the rigid stance feel unnecessary on top of being poorly handled. Policies are one thing. Publicly speaking about customers in a mocking or judgmental way is another. We left feeling genuinely disrespected, and it completely overshadowed what should have been a simple shopping experience. Customer service should involve basic courtesy and professionalism. Unfortunately, that was lacking here.

I had to purchase some greens that I could only get at a grocery store like this, so I went with a…read morefriend. The place stayed busy on the weekend. I only purchased a few items. Some were good, others were just okay. Here is what I got: CHINESE BROCCOLI - some were long, and others seemed like they were already cut short. I don't know if that is how it is normally sold. Goya PLANTAIN CHIPS - the chips were light overall, but slightly salty. I still enjoyed it. 80% COCONUT WATER WITH PULP - I enjoyed this, but I am not sure I would get it again. I couldn't find a brand on the can and some of the wording said to chill before drinking, but yet it was stocked on a shelf. I may just stick to a brand I know, next time. I also got another juice - Mogu Mogu LYCHEE JUICE with bits of the fruit in the drink, but found that the lychee bits were going down my throat quicker than I had a chance to eat them (not sure I'll get that again even though I enjoyed the drink). BUTTER CREAM BREAD - even though I liked this, it was not as soft. I got one or two other items, but I'll probably get them elsewhere next time due to the high price. Overall, I saw so many flavors and varieties of things. The place stayed busy. I would probably go back again, but with the same friend, and maybe pay more attention to details. It was my first time going to this type of store.

Going downhill. Carts are old and rusty. Store is cramped. No real hot food option (quality and…read morevariety both declining). Seafood section smelled fishy (compared to 99 Ranch and Whole Foods). The upside is they stock fresh kumquat, that's a rare find. The prepared food section: They have only one pot of tofu stew believe it or not (it's the mainstay of Korean food). The place just looked sad and not well stocked. Not many snack options either.

I was looking for the Arepas vendor seeing it was the start of the market (this season), but they…read morewere not there. I still decided to walk around. I tasted some kimchi (spicy pickled cabbage) from one vendor - not bad, got a few pastries (Apple Turnover, Cream Cheese Cinnamon Roll, Apple Fritter) from another, Potomac Sweets. They were okay. My overall experience of the market on this visit: 3.5 stars.

What a treat! I was looking for my Yelp experience lemoncane drink and I walked right into the…read moreRockville Farmer's Market. Great Harvest Bread was there. Also, Potomac Sweets had a booth. It was crowded, but you could still easily get around. There were lots of fruits and fresh vegetable stands. I was sorry that I didn't get many pictures, because I was holding my arepa and lemoncane drink. The ambiance was open and spacious. Unfortunately, they are only open for the next weekend. But, now that I know they are there I will keep a lookout for them. The only downside is the parking. I parked a couple blocks away and walked. It was a lovely day, so I enjoyed the walk. Arepateca was my favorite vender and I got a tres leches cake, a brisket arepa, and my lemoncane drink. It was delicious. So, if you are near Rockville City, I would recommend checking them out.

This is the location that started it all over 25 years ago…read more The Motherload. The Don Dada. The Boss of Bosses. The first Dutch market a friend of mine took me to in the mid '90s. I was in love immediately with all the freshness and deliciousness that I've come to appreciate from several locations around the DMV. What a fabulous business. Fresh produce. Cooked and fresh meats. Jarred and baked goods of all sorts - and furniture. Like I love to say, you gain 5 lb just walking around a Dutch market.

I wish they were open the entire week, or for dinner on Saturdays. But they probably need to get…read moretheir horses and wagons back to Pennsylvania before dark. One of the great features of the market are the multiple stores under one roof - King's fried chicken, Lapp's candy and pretzel store, the Dutch Family Restaurant serving breakfast and brunch in the rear, Beiler's donuts where you can find great last-minute bargains right before closing time, and a host of other vendors. The workers are friendly and polite - you can tell which ones are Amish based on their attire. The non-Amish girls wear English clothing, but they're just as friendly.

Delicious and cozy pizza, subs, and other goodies. Shop their market while you wait! I love old…read moreschool places like this that you can consistently count on to be good. Feels like you've stepped back to a simpler time pre Internet! -Italiano sub was perfectly balanced and didn't get soggy on their hard Italian bread. May be the best Italian sub I've ever had- the crusty bread was a first for me! -Tacchino sub was good but would be better with some type of pickle. Felt very rich. -two cannolis hand filled to order! The filling had chocolate chips in it. The pastry shell was perfect and not too fried. We've gotten their pizza before too- def recommend! Fantastic crunch and they make their own mozzarella. We also like to get their homemade pizza dough, pizza sauce, mozzarella, ravioli, and pasta for quick weeknight dinners. Their dried pasta selection is impressive and includes gluten free pasta. They are kind, warm, and knowledgeable- I feel very taken care of when I go! Call in your order bc they don't do online ordering. Don't sleep on this gem!

Saturday 1/24/26…read more It's been a little over 2 years since my last visit, and a re-visit was definitely due, so I'm here. I made a call in pick up order and got the chicken parm sub $11.75 and gemellis pepperoni special $24. Also, the service for ordering and picking up was quick and easy. - The chicken parm sub was solid, but the main problem was the lack of tomato sauce. - The pepperoni special was a miss for me, and that's unfortunate cause I remember it being way better last time. It's cheesy, but the lack of tomato sauce and the dough/bread being underwhelming/ weak really ruins the taste experience. Overall, it seems that Gemelli has definitely fallen off in terms of the quality & taste that I've enjoyed previously. Don't know if I'd be back, but I do know that their chicken parm and polpette subs are still worthy choices in my eyes.

I had to return an Amazon item (no bag, box or label needed) and decided to check out the Amazon…read moreFresh. On the TV above Customer Service, there was a coupon for $25 off your first order of $50 as an Amazon Prime member. I scanned it and successfully added it to my Amazon account. See the Tips at the bottom for more info on how to Return items. The store is smaller with the aisles more narrow than normal. With the people shopping for others with their big carts and restockers, it took some maneuvers to get down the aisles. The produce looked fresh enough and shelves were stocked on a Thursday evening at 5:30 pm. On Jan 22, I picked up on sale eggs with a sell by date of Jan 29 and regular price guacamole with Feb 8. I look at dates for the first and items farther back, and it seemed that those were the longest dates I could get, so sell by dates seemed to allow less time than some other stores. I picked up mostly items from the shelves that I tried to find on sale. I noticed a smaller selection of brands in the toilet paper and other areas. Example of price differences: Idahoan instant mashed potatoes 4 oz - $1.00 at Amazon Fresh; $1.89 Giant; $1.27 Walmart. 8 oz for $2.50 Amazon Fresh, $3.69 Giant, $2.82 Walmart - yes, it was .50 cheaper to buy two 4 oz bags at Amazon Fresh. With it being a small store, the long line for self check-out with the staffed checkout line was one. I almost walked out and left my cart due the number of people in line and needing to be somewhere else in 15 minutes, but most seemed to migrate to self checkout, and another staffed checkout line was opened, so I was able to buy my groceries in time. For my three bags of groceries, it came to about $75, but I got $11 off - so $64 which was about $20 - $30 less than when I buy three bags of groceries at Giant. I entered my phone number which got me the sale price but I was NOT able to get the $25 off the $50 first order, since I didn't have time to download, install, and login into the Amazon app at checkout. I didn't have my Amazon card with me, I thought there would be some QR wallet code within the Amazon website somewhere but NO. Tips: 1. Install and login to the Amazon app BEFORE you come. 2. If it is your first time shopping, go to Customer Service and wait and see if there is a coupon on the TV screen that you can take a picture of for additional savings. 3. You can look up the store and see the in-store deals. 4. Bring your Amazon credit card just in case. 5. Amazon Prime members, get $10 off their first Amazon Fresh store purchase of $50+. After that, they get $10 off every monthly on a $100+ purchase only in the stores. YOu need to clip the virtual coupon on the Amazon Fresh site, and it expires. 6. When you enter, the Return area is at Customer Service to the right. It can get crowded with people coming to get their groceries and carts getting wheeled out while you are standing in the line. There is a self serve kiosk where you scan your return QR code against the small screen below. I wasn't able to get it to scan and got help. A label prints from below. If you don't have a bag, there are bags to put your item in then affix the label. A large mailbox style drawer opens to put your package inside, then locks after you close it. Overall, the produce and shelves were stocked fine for me to pick up the staples I wanted and better prices than other grocery stores. Dodging around the big carts with the shoppers who were shopping for others and other shoppers even not crowded made it less enjoyable but for the savings on staples, I might come back periodically and even try the Dash cart next time.

this is such a convenient life saver! i wish i had one of these near where i live!…read more i've ordered amazon fresh online, but never walked into a brick and mortar storefront. besides having everything from produce to dry bulk goods to dairy, it was also about a half mile walk from my parents' place! i went here a couple of times when i was home in october. i bought basic things like water, candy, protein bars, protein shakes. i didn't need it at the time, but did notice the lovely salad bar and hot deli where i could pick from an array of comfort foods like pasta, caesar salad, rice, veggies and more. the prices are excellent...i have to remember that cost of living in suburban maryland is cheaper than where i live in the bay area, california, but amazon fresh is even a little more cost saving than the rest of the md stores. quick, fast and friendly service, i appreciated the employees who helped us find basic goods, point us to the restrooms, and helped us check out. the location is also great, for those who can't get here on foot, this is just off 270 & shady grove with plenty of parking just outside.

They sold me an unsealed, no vacuum jar of picked beans, two weeks later, when I realized and…read morewanted to exchange it, she said their policy requires a receipt, obviously I don't save my picked beans grocery receipts,who does, I left the can with her told her she can take it home and eat it herself, on me. Will never go back there, greedy, petty people.

Great service, great products. Love the market and the kebab counter since it transports you to…read moreIran's culture and gourmet cooking.

What a great selection of produce, and also of the many products from Asia. The selection of…read morecookware is astounding! There are many gems that you just can't find in the US.

They sell rotten mushrooms! I bought a box of shitake mushroom, only to discover (at home) that it…read moreis all gooey and rotten. Bad smell too! Terrible quality control. Things like this should not even be on the shelf. 99 Ranch is giving out vouchers (good for deli or bakery). Got some free bread and a free dinner box. Beware though: not every deli stand accepts these. But we got about 12 dollar worth of vouchers. What a pleasant surprise on Christmas day. Nice Christmas tree in front of the bakery, and good variety of different Asian breads.

Just noticed this place anverages only three stars, which astounds me. The produce is consistently…read morefresh and very good quality, much better than your standard American supermarket. It can be quite crowded, and may look a little run-down compared to Whole Foods. But if you're interested in fresh, quality fruit, vegetables, and meat/fish at good prices, the only competition around DC is really other Chinese or Korean supermarkets.

There are a lot of trollers writing fake bad reviews about this store, which sadly does not…read moresurprise me. The store is pretty good quality, otherwise I wouldn't be going a few hours out of my way to shop here. Things are tidy, neat, organized and lots of great selection for such simple things as soy-sauce, especially if you are a connoisseur, which one becomes if you are Asian and into cooking. Being a vegetarian, there are lots of choices in fresh veggies and fruits, and great Asian choices. There are also aisles for tea, noodles, and cookware. My problem is that their checkout system is not sufficient. I cannot help noticing that in DC Metro all these Asian stores hire a high proportion of Latinos. They work at the counter and in the back and number more than the Asian workers. Having come from an Asian small grocery, everyone my parents hired were Asian. They offered pay to Asian college students. They know that Asian-Americans would like to work, and can do at least as good a job in sorting, processing, cashiering. My mom was a very good cashier when she helped out. They can stand the work for long hours just like in China. But here, they are NOT giving enough of those kinds of opportunities to Asian-Americans, even all the college students in UM or MCC who would also love a PT job. Specifically, I became angry because a Latino couple stood behind me and was bum-rushing me at the counter. They tried to cut in front of me, but I pointed out my place in the line. I had just as small a basket of items as they did, so they should have been willing to yield, but they were not. When it came to putting things in my shopping bag to take out, the Latina cashier barely helped me. Then I had to pay, but the Latino couple was trying to crowd me out, since i like to stand right in front of the register to receive my change, which I have a right to. Instead they objected to my wanting to stand at the counter table. Then when I was rather slow putting things away, they sort of made a jeering comment about it. This really caused me to blow my top. How many times do I come to a Latino grocery store and am very patient and pleasant? How many times do I put up when the fellow shoppers refer to me as "China" and the cashier is a tiny bit edgy? They never hire Asian Americans to work at any Latino grocery stores that I know about! Never! I never see them cooking in the back, doing packing work, or cashiering! As for Indian grocery stores, it is also totally out of the question! They also proudly hire all of their own to pack, sort, cook, bake, their Indian cuisine! Asian-American businesses cannot even have the dignity of hiring all Asian workers many of who would love to work. Instead, they have to cater to corporate America and hire just so many Latino and black workers for their stores, and whether this is due to DEI is perplexing. Again, I never see that Latino/Black grocery stores are hiring any Asian American workers. That simply is not required so it does not happen! So these corporate pressures push Asian Americans who are more average students and from the lower-income towards crime and towards the underworld. They even have to work at nail-salons where they have to slavishly cater to the whims of women pretending to be mistresses and subject to all manners of abuse. From there they can fall victims of cancer, and rape, and much worse as they cater to the whims of disgusting creatures hoping for their moral downfall. This would be less if Asian Americans stood up for themselves by having all-Asian businesses like they do on the West coast, and where the authorities still respect and honor family businesses and allow them to hire as many of their own kind as they wish, because I absolutely refuse to believe that Asian Americans young or old would NOT want to work at these Asian supermarkets if they were given a chance! Just look at all those Asian housewives shopping here! They are so quick and grabby and focused that they just swim through the cashier line and never mind anything. They certainly would not mind some jeering by a few mouthy other minorities! Failing this, then the other option for older disabled Asian-Americans being bum-rushed and treated to Spanish conversation at this store at the check-out counter, is to PLEASE CONSIDER PUTTING IN SELF-CHECKOUT COUNTERS. I pointed this out to a manager, but he said all he can do is report any problems with checkout to the owner. CVS, Target, Walmart, and many other stores have gone Self-Checkout and it is to help accommodate shoppers since these self-checkout offer more space and a bit more time as well. There is nobody standing right behind you crowding in on you and talking up to the cashier. They can go to almost any other store in this region anyway and find a few Latino grocery stores to shop and play bum-rush at the checkout.

I came here for the first time today - with the intention of buying one thing (palm oil to make red…read morered for New Year's tomorrow) and I ended up with three bags of groceries. I love this market! Afrobeats playing in the background, a smiling face that greeted me...and lastly, they have so many great products that you can't find elsewhere. Fresh produce, any kind of meat you can think of, rice, fresh African bread and a large array of seasonings. The gentleman working (Carl) was very nice and we had a great conversation about Ghana. As I was leaving, he asked if there was anything I was unable to find and he would order it for me. You just don't get that level of service most places. I'll definitely be back!

If you are looking for a clean, welcoming, and nicely organized African market then look no…read morefurther. Naanfe Market will meet and likely exceed your expectations. The customer service is excellent, the produce of the utmost quality and they also have excellent other non-food items like Shea butter, African Wax, beautiful waist beads and other accessories. Lastly but definitely not least, the customer service is excellent!