How have I not discovered this market sooner?!! This Asian market is literally and perfectly named "Asian Market". Haha. I stopped by for a quick grab of some kimbop (Korean sushi that has things like pickled veggies), but somehow walked out with a bag of Asian chips, mochi, ice cream, drinks, candy, and SIX rolls of kimbop! Yes, SIX!!! I came for 4, but ended up buying extras because they cost only $2 each and were warm and freshly made. (The Asian in me can't resist a good deal!) The owner was the cashier, and he said they have been there for 40 years. What a great mom and pop store: huge variety, excellent prices, and they have fresh kimbop! There were so many people coming in and out while I was there. No exaggeration -- they all had kimbop in their hands! read more

Asian Market - Huge snack aisles! - Grocery Near Me - Marina, California

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Staying in Marina while visiting. Glad we found this Asian Market even though where we're from there's hundreds of Asian markets. The store owner was super friendly. Enjoyed walking through it but our home Asian store prices were a lot better. We saw the $2 Kimbap and decided to buy some for lunch. It was delicious and going back tomorrow to get some for the drive back home. Even though prices were high, we enjoyed walking through the store and supporting a local business. read more

10/10 experience, RUN.. don't walk Absolutely DELICIOUS, will be back tomorrow .............. read more

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Love this place every time I drive down from San Jose. If you want to order a lot for the kimbap or gimbap, make sure to call ahead so they can prep it for you (would give them 2+ hours in advance). I'm surprised it's still $2. With everything going up, yeah.. but I do recommend this spot! It such a mom and pop shop, love to support this market and business when I visit. read more

Asian Market - Kimbap or gimbap - Grocery Near Me - Marina, California

My family and I enjoyed our quick stop here on the way to Monterey! There are a variety of Korean and Asian snacks here. The freshly made kimbap is delicious as well! Staff here are very nice too. read more

Asian Market - Kimbap - Grocery Near Me - Marina, California

I LOOOVE THIS PLACE!!! I used to live in a sailboat in Moss Landing and my favorite thing to do was go to this place to try something new once a week. Kimbap is amazing, the folks here are always friendly. Rare place you can shop and look around without someone asking if you need help every 5 minutes. Awesome assortment of food, snacks and drinks. Highly recommended! read more

I had come awhile back when they were filming "Unexpected Business" and while it looked a bit different then, I was able to come again to get the famous $2 kimbap. Though there were none in the bin up front, when I asked the cashier, he brought me freshly made kimbap from the back that were still warm! Very simple ingredients, but super tasty! Also for $2 it's a steal! Store was well stocked with items and freshly made banchans as well. read more

Asian Market - $2 kimbap - Grocery Near Me - Marina, California

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There are a variety of Asian snacks here, my family and I enjoyed our quick stop here on the way to Big Sur! The freshly made kimbab are so yummy! Staff here are nice too! read more

Alot of asian snacks and really good gimbap!!!! Service was great! Very friendly! Different types of noodles, drinks, candy. Alot of variety. read more

This place is cute and has a lot of things that most stores do not have. But the customer service just sucks... There was two guys that worked there and the customers we were waiting in line about six of us and instead of helping us the employees were just gradually touching things on the shelves. They weren't to be bothered. One of the guys brought up something that looked like a sushi roll and I asked him what it was I don't know if he just didn't understand me or what the problem was. But he didn't say a word to me he just grunted. I got one of the Matcha ice cream cones which wasn't very good. Ingot this bread and thing and spit it out because it taste like dog food... Like literally I've tasted dog food read more

Asian Market - Disgusting tastes like dog food - Grocery Near Me - Marina, California

i've been a patron at the asian market since my childhood. i have many fond memories of coming here with my cousins, aunts, uncles, siblings, & parents for their legendary kimbap & kimchi. it's a timeless, affordable classic & i hope they stay in business forever! we ordered 30 kimbaps & they were ready within 20 minutes of us placing our order. i inhaled 2 right away & ate another on the drive home (we live 4+ hours away). i also appreciated the other asian goods for any asian cuisine needs! read more

Asian Market - kimbap - Grocery Near Me - Marina, California

It's good, has the basics things we need to get most of our Asian cooking done. It's in a convenient location in Marina off Del Monte in between Salinas and the Monterey area. Service has never been an issue here there always kind and answer all our questions. There an older building and it shows a bit but it's a family run kinda place and it works for us. Last words...if you need it! read more

Asian Market - Bimbap and fresh cream filled buns. - Grocery Near Me - Marina, California

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I visit this store monthly for my Asian pantry supplies. And I love the taste of their homemade kim chee. Balanced and delicious! Fun store for treats too. read more

My neighbor always cooks authentic Korean food and recommended this market to pick up ingredients for us to replicate the dishes she has made us in the past. This market is on the smaller side but had everything we needed to make the dish we had in mind. Service was friendly and helpful when asked questions. I was enticed by the fresh Kim-bap rolls at the front counter but resisted to save my appetite for dinner. I'll certainly be back when I'm in need of particular ingredients and next time I'll grab a Kim-bap. read more

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Kimball is reliably tasty as is the Jap Chae! They have a great selection of Asian delicacies.

Such a friendly helpful crew of staff. I've been learning to cook Korean food for about a year now. I live I Salinas and couldn't find the products I needed having to go through Amazon for my products. My son told me about this store because he loves the kimbap they sell. They had everything I needed and more. I am so happy to have found this treasure of a store. And the prices were about 60 percent less than I paid on Amazon. I also tried their Mochi rice cake pastry and kimbap rolls that they have at the checkout. They were absolutely delicious! read more

I love coming here for my Asian treats! The service is always casual if you need help ask and they will help you. Sometimes I'll go in and let them know what I want to make and they help out more letting you know what to use and how to use it etc.... The ambiance is always great clean organized and easy to find stuff.. parking can be tricky but usually always find parking read more

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Stopped by on a bike ride for a perfect mid ride pick-me-up that I can even eat while on the go! Seasoned well and flavorful rice/pickled vegetables. Definitely coming back if not just for the kimbaps. Casual and friendly service, answered my questions about if they stocked a certain type of hand cut noodle (which they do!). Note: they accept card and Apple Pay, but cash only if under $5.00 read more

Asian Market - $2 Kimbap - Grocery Near Me - Marina, California

Market is very small and doesn't have a lot but for the most part, you can find basic items here. If I am in a hurry, it works. The kimbap is good too but they run out fast so call early. The older gentleman in the front is super kind and amazing. Honestly, I would go just for him haha. If you're expecting H-Mart, you will be disappointed. This place is more of a mom&pop type of store. If you're expecting what you seen on the Korean show, you will be even more disappointed because it isn't like that at all (there is no side restaurant). BUT it's better than nothing. read more

I work across the street and my boss finally convinced me to check this place out! Wide selection of authentic Asian snacks and foods, but the main reason I came was to try their kimbap my coworkers always rave about, and it did not disappoint! This place is my new go to for lunch. The owners are incredibly nice! Check it out if you're in the area. read more

Asian Market - Grocery Near Me - Marina, California

Unexpected Business (Eojjeoda Sajang) is a South Korean reality television program broadcast on tvN. In this season 3, actors Cha, Tae-hyun and Cho In-sung rent the Asian Market grocery store in Marina, Monterey County, a port city located in central California, United States, and run it for a certain period of time. 'Unexpected Business 3' will premiere in October, 2023. For reference, tvN is CJ ENM's paid broadcasting channel and was launched on October 9th, 2006. It is a comprehensive Korean variety channel that focuses on self-produced broadcasts in the entertainment field such as dramas and variety shows. read more

Asian Market - Unexpected Business season 3 (Eojjeoda Sajang season 3) - Grocery Near Me - Marina, California

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Best Korean convenience store that isn't a chain store in South Bay. Fantastic service and the attendants were very understanding with my questions. The kimbap, seaweed and rice rolls with pickled veggies were new and maybe not for me, but good to try. The rice was warm and fresh. read more

I've been going here since I was little and the quality of their kimbap has not changed. I often dream about this place since I live in the south bay now and you have to come in the morning because if you go in the afternoon it's all sold out. I got there at 10:30am and they only had 3 left! Literally the best tasting kimbap ever and it's only $2!!! If you have any other grocery needs, they have tons of Asian items as well. Service is always great and it's a pretty big grocery store with lots of parking outside. Everything is decently priced! They also have japchae, I've never tried it but it definitely looked amazing. If you're ever passing Marina, check this place out! read more

One of the best Asian/Korean markets in the Monterey area. Although they aren't as big as an H-mart, they carry almost every Korean cuisine essentials. I also prefer the kimbap and japchae to other Korean grocers! So good! If you're in the area or thought about stopping by, I'd def recommend that you check them out. read more

They have the best Kimchi and affordable Kimbap. Service is ok. You can always ask them to make you a fresh Kimbap if happens you don't see any available display in the register. read more

Watched Unexpected Business (Korean Show) where this store was featured. So during our visit to Monterey we decided to stop by and pick up some of the kimbap for $2 each. We were very curious as many people in the TV show were stopping by just to pick up some. They are so good! They are simple but the rice is seasoned nicely so it's not dry and it goes really well with the vegetables and fish cake. If you are in the area make sure to stop by and try them! read more

Asian Market - Awesome kimbap for just $2! Very simple but taste great. Perfect for snacking while walking the coastal trail. - Grocery Near Me - Marina, California

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Kimbop was indeed super flavorful and yummy. We felt a bit nerdy visiting to the market. We went by after going to the Monterey aquarium. After eating the kimbop and speaking to friendly staff, we were glad we did. read more

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Love their kimbap and it's reasonably priced. come all the way from San Jose to buy it.

My favorite market. It's a local fave. Their Kimbap is the best $2 I love their kimchi and the cuttlefish kimchi They have everything, all the seasoning, frozen dumplings and fresh noodles. read more

Best Gimbap for $2.00! Enjoyed them throughly. They also have a great selection of Asian grocery products.

Mainly Korean products. A sized store. I was hoping for more fresh items/produce. They did have some baked goods. Not much prepared dishes here, so more of grocery store. read more

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I like their sushi. Freshly made. They even post up the time they make it. Their sushi ingredients is a little different from the Korean market sushi because they don't have some ingredients which is still good and delicious. Too bad they are so far away from me or else it will be my spot for Korean sushi. Too bad I couldn't try their fresh made japchae. It will be great if they have one closer. read more

I never have a grocery list when I come into this place but somehow always end up getting everything I want. Love the homemade kimchi (pickled napa cabbage) here and the bim bap (sushi rolls), that's what I usually come in for. I've gotten the danmuji (Korean pickled daikon) before and I like that as well. All of their pre packaged food is always fresh as they sell out pretty fast. The prices here are very affordable and everything has been labeled with an orange price tag which is important to me. I don't have to guess how much something is or worse be worried about being charged extra when I get to the front. The atmosphere is great because it's usually pretty relaxed and quite here and everyone is minding their own business. I never feel uncomfortable! I always take my time and the owners let me do so. However, I've had several questions before and the owners have always been willing to help when they're needed. The shelves are always well stocked and the market has always been clean. I have never seen an expired item here. read more

Asian Market - They use fresh ingredients for the kimchi 5/5 - Grocery Near Me - Marina, California

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I like their kimbop, that's why I go there. Usually they are cordial, but the lady was rather rude and unfriendly today as if she didn't want to be there. I took my friends to introduce them to this market, but I was truly embarrassed. Plus their produce was not fresh at all. I do though appreciate their variety of items being a small market. read more

Kimbaps r so good and worth it for. Shelves are not particularly packed with items and d lady at the front isn't d most friendly.

Great little place for exactly what I need as far as Asian ingredients go. I love their kimbap at the front counter when you check out - so good! The man at the register is such a darling sweetheart! He was asking if I was making soondubu tofu because of some of the ingredients I grabbed and then he gave me some free japchae to eat with my stew. So nice! I mentioned how I always want my stew to be more spicy and he gave me some pointers as well! read more

Asian Market - Kimbap - Grocery Near Me - Marina, California

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This place is so amazing-looks to be family owned. $2 kimbap, fresh made including tax! They are so good and my family and I always buy a lot. Also, their kimchi that they make is really good and super fresh. What a wonderful store! read more

Good selection of items for a smaller scale store. I live in Marina, and am able to get most of my Asian grocery needs met here. When they don't have something that I really want, I go to Mitsuwa in Santa Clara, but that's an hour and a half away... read more

So simple yet soooo good! The kimbap here is a must every time we are in Marina. And can you believe it, they are only $1.50! Most of the time we come, there's already customers waiting for more to be made. We never mind the wait, it takes about 10 minutes and we just walk around looking at other oriental goodie snacks. Definitely stop by this little gem if you like kimbap! Enjoy! -Sushiwhisperer read more

Asian Market - Kimbap - soooo good! - Grocery Near Me - Marina, California

Best homemade Kimbap :). They have all the essentials you need for your Asian grocery needs. Good selection of seaweeds, ramens, frozen items, and best kimchi too read more