I did get empanadas (duh) but this was the star of my purchase! The ricotta pie is So delicious!read more

This is one of a few Argentine places that can justify the kind of mileage I have to put in to get…read moremy fix. It's not just a butcher shop, it's a mini Argentinian embassy for my taste buds. Walk in for a quick fix and walk out with enough freshly made empanadas and high quality meat to feed a small village. The selection is fantast and the staff is very friendly. ​The real danger of this small little shop, is the dry goods section. I can't just "shop" there. I have to gaze at their wall of snacks like a culinary historian. Seeing all those Argentine brands and dry goods triggers a massive wave of nostalgia for all the goodies my family would bring back in overstuffed suitcases every time they visited Argentina. I inevitably find myself surrendering to some alfajores. ​The main reason I drove here was for the sandwiches de miga. The ham and cheese is our household "fix," and I'm pretty sure my family would trade me for a fresh stack of them if given the opportunity. I always make sure to grab a few empanadas to go too. I left happy, fully stocked, and already planning the next haul.

I recently moved to the area and was looking for an Asian market since I love cooking Asian food…read more I'm so glad I found this cute little market! They have a great variety of Korean and other Asian products, exactly what I needed. I asked for help finding a few items and the employees were super friendly and helpful. I'll definitely be coming back.

Seoul Market is a local Korean market in La Crescenta that I frequent weekly when I don't feel like…read moredriving to the nearest Asian big box supermarket stores like: H-Mart, 99 Ranch, Tokyo Central, or LAX-C. Since it's a Korean market specialty store, obviously they carry all the Korean products and groceries you will need to make a delicious Korean feast. However, Seoul Market carries many great (non-Korean items) Japanese, Chinese; and Southeast Asian, Vietnamese, Thai, Filipino products/brands that are impressive for a Korean mom n pop market. Prices are fair and produce is fresh. Great Sake section, cooking supplies, frozen goods, snacks, etc. Meat is not their strong point, but you definitely can find fresh good quality Korean BBQ meat items. I love the fruits here! The store is OCD friendly (clean and organized) and the owner is just a stellar human being. Very nice to his employees and customers. Also, they make the BEST homemade KIMBAP in town! Their ready made in-house Korean cuisine grab and go items are delicious!

For those that are not familiar with Super King Market, this is a market that was founded by Peter…read moreand Mary Fermanian, with the first store in Anaheim (which has since remolded and is significantly bigger than the first one). The name "King" is a homage to honor their father, who was known to be the king of fruit. Super King Market is best known for their produce, excellent quality and very affordable prices. The market itself is very international in which you can find Middle Eastern items, Hispanic items and also Asian grocery items as well. I really love Super King and so does my husband. After my husband had discovered the location in Claremont (I actually had shopped there before he did, many years ago), he just has this desire to visit the other locations. We have already visited the one in Glendale, which is my least favorite of the 3 that we have gone to so far. This location is cleaner and does seem to be bigger (but I prefer the set up and layout of the location in Claremont. The parking is way better than the other 2 locations that we have visited). Anyways, we came by this store on a Saturday and it was definitely busy. But not so busy that it felt crowded (but can't say that will be the same for you if you come on a weekend). The first selection I love to visit is their produce section. There is such a vast variety of different, good quality, vegetables and fruits. And what makes this section even better is the fact that the produce is so cheaply priced. A market like this really encourages you to choose healthier choices of fruits and vegetables (and also whole grains. The dried grains, rice + beans section is also very cheap, as compared to the typical American market like Von's, Ralph's, etc). I also love all the different types of breads that you can find on the other side of the store. The prices for whole wheat pita bread is very cheap too (and also the regular pita bread for those who don't appreciate whole grain foods and don't get enough fiber in their diet). Be aware that a lot of their fresh breads have a short shelf life so make sure you finish your bread before they go bad and have mold :( Customer service at the register was just whatever, but I don't come to this market expecting it to be stellar, so that doesn't bother me. The prices are great here, the selection of food items (in many different departments, not just the produce) is excellent and would come back to this location more often if I lived in the area.

Well they have super long lines and no baggers. So the cashier has to bag and it can take so much…read moreextra time. Unless you the customer bags your own stuff. But the elderly can't do that so it's why the lines are so long. Now here is the kicker. At the end of the checking line is a manager ...sometimes 2. A man and a woman. They are observing the long lines...counting something...just observing. It would help if THEY just go to the end of a long line and start bagging! See, that would be cool! You see you guys have not scheduled any baggers and the lines are so long they are down the aisles .. and you are just standing there? Of course they may say, well that's not my job. But that's the mentality that keeps things moving slow. It would be so nice if people just did what it takes to keep things moving. Either hire enough people OR get in there and start bagging! I remember back in the days there was a bagger at the end of each checkout aisle. A bagger and a casher! Those days are gone ...and most stores now see if they can get away with overworking the checker! Next thing you know they install self check outs! Rather than hire people and keep a system of people working they just get rid of people and have 1 person observing (like these managers were doing). What a world we are moving towards. But anyways that's what you see. I wish they would just hire bag boys and go back to the good ol days.

A couple of days ago I went ahead and tried this market via GrubHub on delivery and I ordered two…read moresandwiches And in the morning, I received a call from Grubhub saying that Ararat market never confirmed the delivery therefore they had to cancel! Number one on their menu they only have sandwiches and chips and drinks; and I can't believe they cannot even honor the sandwiches Very disappointing indeed So I had to have a Plan B for that day for my delivery I really wonder if they're still in business how are they in business that way??

Great local sub spot/market!…read more Stopped by here for some lunch today and was pleasantly surprised. Was greeted right away when I entered by a nice man, he asked if we wanted a a sub and quickly walked over to help us out. I got the turkey sub with no jalapeños or onion and a bag of chips on the side. The price for everything was $14 which was honestly a steal, the sub was stuffed with meat and veggies, half was enough for me! They also slice the turkey fresh right in front of you so you know you're getting good ingredients!Taste wise it was delicious, I would probably go without the olives next time but even then it was sooo good. While my sub was being made I walked around and enjoyed all the Armenian goodies that they have! The store itself was nice and cool and everything was very clean and organized inside. Highly recommend, they deserve more customers for how clean it was and how yummy the food was, I'll definitely be back!

This location is very busy but convenient. It has a variety of items and the store is clean and…read moreitems are organized neatly.

Authentic Korean market with a bunch of sides. We went for Shabu meat and left with $200 worth of…read morefruit, veggies, dumplings and sides for KBBQ.

Relieved and rejoiced to finally find a place nearby that had all the Thai ingredients I needed!…read moreSmall but good. Sadly the economy has increased prices of course but that's not really the store's fault. PASTES Great selection of curry pastes, chili pastes, and seasoning packets for making things like Tom Kha and Papaya salad (All ranged roughly around $1-2). A selection of jarred sauces like , shrimp pastes, fried chili paste, and other sauces that were a few dollars more. COCONUT MILK/CREAM I focused on the Mae Ploy coconut cream which was $3.79 AROMATICS Aromatics like galangal, lime, and lemongrass are available in both dry powder form and fresh form. The powders ranged from $3-6). You can also get star anise either in dried bags or as a powder as well SAUCE Good selection of fish sauces and soy sauces. Large Viet Hung fish sauce - $13 I also spotted cheaper brands like Tiparos, Megachef, etc THAI CHILI POWDER! Finally. Been trying to find it at all the other Asian markets and it's been weirdly hard. I got my trusted 7oz red top container for $4.99 THAI TEA Thai tea in both canned ($3.39) and bagged instant form ($5) PRODUCE I was a bit sad at first on how small the produce section was but it turns out they actually really did have all the needed basics there. - Green papaya (they only have whole, no pre-shred) - Holy Basil in bags - Turmeric in bags - Thai chili peppers - Galangal $7/pound - Lemongrass stalks (I remember it said either $2-3 but didn't specify any further whether that meant PER stalk or per ounce or per pound, etc - Makrut ("Kaffir") lime leaves in bags (said it was $26 a pound but didnt provide a smaller, more realistic measurement - long beans - daikon - as well as a very modest collection of mainstream produce like tomatoes, onions, button mushrooms, etc CANNED Things like bamboo, including thin or thick cuts They also have my personal favorite jarred bamboo in chili oil. RAMENS They've got a small selection of ramens, also including variations of Indomie Mie Goreng ($1 per bag) and 1-2 Korean selections like Shin Ramen The sections I breezed by included oils, rice, snacks, and a few fridges with meats, eggs, desserts, frozen galangal, miso, etc. Unfortunately they didn't have the frozen precut lemongrass containers you sometimes get at Thai or Viet stores They also take card! It's a tiny tiny store with an equally tiny parking lot, so be prepared expect a full lot sometimes. I luckily found a spot but also noticed that it can be a bit of work to shimmy your car back out when you leave since they're packed so tight Definitely worth a visit though if you need this specialty of ingredients.

The discovery of this place was because of dining at Sanamluang next door years ago. Mom went in…read moreand found a a specific meat product not available at our local supermarket. And she made something amazingly delicious out of it! Fast forward a few years later, we were blocks away when I reminded her about this place. She asked if we can make a stop so she can make that same dish again. (She mentioned Hubbers might have made a request for it.) I was curious enough to go in this time. I expected it to be crowded because Sanamluang is incredibly popular. We were lucky to find the only open parking spot which happened to be right up front. This place is deceiving! Looks like a no nonsense place looking from the outside but it's pretty big once you get inside! They even have a seafood and meat section at the back. They'll also clean and fry in-store purchase fish. I did notice that most of their products are pricier compared to other Asian markets. I didn't have the need for any, so I came out empty handed. But Mom got the cut of meat she needed to make us dinner this week! Okay first stop (for me.) Being far from home, not sure when I'd come back... if the need comes up and I happen to be around, maybe...?

Lotte Market is a great little Korean market that packs in a lot for its size. You'll find…read moreeverything from dry goods and pantry staples to fresh produce, a solid meat section, and a good selection of frozen foods. What I really love is that they carry those harder-to-find Korean items you won't see at a regular grocery store. It's super convenient when you don't want to drive far for specialty ingredients. It is a bit on the pricey side, but for the selection and convenience, it's worth it. Always a reliable stop for Korean essentials.

This Lotte Market is one of the more well-stocked Korean grocery store in the area. The produce…read moresection is fresh, has a great selection of fruits and vegetables, and they have a lot of juices, snacks, household supplies, jellies/candies, and more. They also have readily prepared kimbaps or rice cakes that you can buy at the counter which all taste pretty good. Parking is convenient and workers are nice!

I love this shop, and step in whenever I'm in this area. There's a fantastic selection of my…read morefavorite UK teas, foods, and sweets... as well as a treasury of new favorites to discover. Makes me feel closer to my UK and Aussie relatives. I am so sad to hear that it's closing. This business is a gem that will be dearly missed! I do hope that the owner is able to find a new location. Eff the property owners who are evicting Kitty O'Shea's!

Little shop that sells British and Irish snacks, food, tea wares, etc…read more Picked up some Ginger Nuts (recommend if you love ginger cookies) and Real Lancashire Eccles cakes (if you're into raisins, currants, flaky pastries, you will love). You can use card without fee for purchase over $10.