The cashiers were not educated by the store owner or raised by their parents that when you greet a…read morecustomer, you say "hello, how are you" and when he leaves, you say "have a nice day" or "goodbye." Rather, you stand in front of him, chewing gum and giving him the change and the receipt, without even smiling. It seems that Arabs have not entered American stores to learn how to serve customers.

I bought this double cream white cheese, got home opened up and it had mold, the cheese smelled,…read morenasty store, stay away, there is nothing fresh about this place

A great find. Owners are very nice. They have a huge selection of ingredients, a small grocery…read morearea, and homemade soups, kimchi, side dishes etc. Many frozen and dried items along with their sauces, vinegars, oils, etc. P.S. The homemade yukajang soup is in the top 3 that I have had.

Tiny little hole in the wall Korean grocery market; just like the ones I used to know~~~ rather,…read moreones I knew growing up. As you pull into the parking lot, the place has a highly visible yellow sign that writes "kagopa" in Korean. In a very ugly Korean writing.... I don't mean to knock, but it looks like it was written by a child, and maybe it was! I can't think of a reason why a grown up shop owner would choose to use an ugly writing unless there's some sorta sentimental value behind it. Or maybe I'm overanalyzing it. Either way, it's ugly, but in a charming way. Inside is exactly like what a mom n pop Korean grocery would look like. Bunch of shelves with canned, bottled, packaged goods; freezers full of frozen goods, etc. I guess where they focus on is the "banchan" offerings--Korean side dishes. Every time I visit, more often than not the owners are out back, making banchan, rather than sitting at the front counter. I've been going back to try as many dishes they have as possible. Some have been decent, and some have been great. I haven't run into anything too bad. So far, everything they do with squid have been excellent. Owners/staff are nice and friendly. Like I said, they are usually in the back, making banchan, but when they're out, they're helpful. I've got a bottle of whole-napa kimchi in the fridge. I like my kimchi not too pickled, but the ol' lady likes them fully pickled. I tried a piece the other day and it was to my liking. I'll just have to ferment them a bit longer to see how it turns out.

Newly designed 168 Asian Mart:…read more One of my favorite things to do is take people on what I jokingly call international food tourism around Metro Detroit. Not because I'm trying to convert anyone into a foodie. I simply enjoy watching people discover how much of the world exists beyond the handful of grocery aisles they've known their entire lives. For many Americans, walking into an authentic international market can be surprisingly intimidating. We become accustomed to recognizing brands, labels, and packaging. Remove that familiarity and suddenly a routine grocery trip becomes an exercise in navigation. My route usually starts in Clawson at Noble Fish. Anyone who only knows Noble Fish today would have a difficult time understanding what it used to be. The original operation was tiny. You walked into a modest Japanese grocery store and somehow found one of the best sushi counters in Michigan tucked away inside. The closest comparison I can make is the scene from *Wayne's World* when Wayne opens a random door and discovers a room full of highly trained ninjas. You weren't expecting it, which somehow made it even better. Over the years demand did what demand does. The restaurant grew. The market grew. White Wolf arrived. Additional space was absorbed. What was once a small hidden destination has evolved into something much larger while still maintaining the character that made people seek it out in the first place. From there I usually take people to the plaza where ZZang's BBQ is located. I call it the toy store. The plaza contains restaurant supply stores, bakeries, specialty grocers, and enough cookware to make most home cooks reconsider their life choices. There are roasted meats hanging in windows, commercial equipment sitting on shelves, and ingredients most people have never seen before. For newcomers, it is often the first moment they realize these foods were never designed for tourists. They were built for communities. The next stop is H Mart. By this point people have usually relaxed. The initial hesitation disappears and curiosity takes over. Instead of asking what something is, they begin asking how it's used, how it's prepared, and what they should try first. Then we arrive at 168 Asian Mart. Located in Madison Heights on John R Road, 168 has become one of the largest Asian grocery destinations in Michigan. Recent expansion and renovation have transformed the store into something far beyond the market many people remember from years ago. The footprint has grown dramatically, the selection has expanded, and the new food hall has turned the location into a destination rather than simply a place to shop. What I appreciate most about 168 is that it serves as a culmination of everything people experienced throughout the day. The market itself represents dozens of cultures and cuisines under one roof. The food hall allows visitors to sample dishes from across Asia without committing to a full restaurant experience. Just outside, the neighboring plaza connects visitors to an authentic Lebanese marketplace and restaurant, creating an experience that extends well beyond a single grocery store. What starts as a shopping trip often becomes something else entirely. People arrive worried about buying the wrong thing, unable to read half the packaging, and unsure where to begin. A few hours later they're filling baskets with ingredients they had never heard of before and discussing what they plan to cook when they get home. That transformation is probably why I keep bringing people here. Not because the markets are exotic or that the foods are unusual. Because every trip reminds people that entire communities, traditions, and cuisines have existed around them all along. They simply hadn't taken the time to walk through the front door. I love being a personal Food Tour Guide

This review is for the 168 BBQ and restaurant section of the store, located in the back, inside the…read morestore. The 168 restaurant offers a large selection of prepared Chinese dishes sold by the pound - meats, vegetables, noodle dishes, including fresh warm soy milk. You can also place an order for items pictured on the wall by number. We placed an order for the duck soup $10.99 - duck was good but soup broth wasn't flavorful and noodles weren't fresh and were overcooked. It came in a carry out bowl, comparable to an XL size instant ramen bowl. Service in this area was ok, the cashier taking the order was impatient because we could not understand what she was saying and thus took longer to place the order. BBQ - we ordered the roast duck rice meal which came with a lot of rice, chopped duck pieces, steamed green veg and a small container of sauce. Duck meat was very tasty but very cold, and deceivingly a small amount of meat in the meal because it was full of bones. Regardless it was still a decent value for $8.98. Service was quick, but a bit unfriendly as well. I would come back to buy the roasted meats but would buy whole or large cuts (I.e. whole duck, whole chicken), cut it up myself to minimize bones in each bite and warm it up at home.

Best!! Best service for years!! Friendly staff, excellent and reliable products!!! Love the…read moreservice, store is always clean and well-lit. Visit them, you will be glad you did

If you are looking for Jamaican meat pies here is your place. They have chicken, curry chicken,…read morebeef, spicy beef and veggies meat pies. They also have Caribbean spices, goat, red snapper, grouper, plantains, oxtails and others items. It's clean, easy parking and friendly staff. The meats are frozen and the quality looks good. The frozen fish I purchased today have clear eyes.

Convenient location and a good selection of Indian groceries. However, there is a recurring issue…read morethat management should address. Groups of people frequently gather outside the kitchen and parking area, especially during evenings, to drink tea, socialize, and smoke. The cigarette smoke often drifts into the parking lot and around customers' vehicles, creating an unpleasant experience for families, children, and non-smokers. As a grocery store and food establishment, the customer experience should be welcoming and comfortable for everyone. A designated smoking area away from the entrance, kitchen, and customer parking spaces would greatly improve the environment. I hope management takes this feedback seriously, as this issue has been ongoing for quite some time and affects otherwise loyal customers.

This is a new grocery shop.. good thing about the place is the meat shop next to it is also owned…read moreby these ppl and also the mini takeout restaurant inside it.. We usually order appetizers from here as the goat biryani wasn't as good so we decided to just stick to appetizers from this place which is fairly good for snacking

If I'm being completely honest, during my recent week long stay in Troy, MI for work, I stopped by…read morethe New Saigon Market 4 of the 7 days. And the primary reason was their ah-mazing banh mi sandwiches. IMHO, the best in the entire city!!! The majority of the square footage at New Saigon Market is dedicated to the grocery portion of the business. There are aisles of Asian goods such as sauces, instant noodles, a refrigerated section of produce, and a freezer case of all types of dumplings, meats, etc. There was also a fun display of figurines near the window, including a Pikachu, which I purchased for my niece. Using both the Yelp app and recommendations from locals, they told me this place serves up legit and surprisingly, bargain priced Viet sammiches. When you walk in, the kitchen portion is near the registers. After perusing the menu, I ordered a number one combo and a chicken, since the roasted pork was sold out (boo!). And I was SHOCKED that in 2024, you can still find a banh mi for $5. In the DC area, you can't find one priced for less than $8.00!!! Tip: you can order your banh mi's either toasted or untoasted. Get the toasted. After approximately 5 minutes a friendly worker came out and presented the number one banh mi, in a foil wrapper. My chicken was not toasted so it was in a plastic bag. I couldn't wait, so I unwrapped the number one combo and literally DEVOURED it in the parking lot. The bread (which they make on premises) was toasty outside, yet had a flaky and soft interior. And while these aren't the biggest sandwiches, there was plenty of meat filling and pickled veggies, with just the right amount of pate smeared. Again, did I mention (as of this review) that it was only $5? They have a special menu on the weekends, so I also stopped by get some Bánh Bò Nướng (Vietnamese honeycomb green cake), Goi Cuong (summer rolls) and the Xôi Mặn (sticky rice with Viet ham and sausage). Everything was delicious and I walked out for about $20; which again, this would have been at least $10-$15 more in the DC area. If I lived here, I'd be at New Saigon Market several times a week. It's a true hidden local gem. Five well deserved stars!

When the ludicrous idea of a 5 dollar shake was introduced in Pulp fiction, nobody would have…read moredreamed that $5 sandwiches would be just as rare. The bahn mi sandwiches at Saigon are the best 5 bucks you can spend on lunch. It's worth the gas money to drive all the way to Mad Heights. Bonus: you can also stock up on fish oil, rice paper and vermicelli.

I was looking to buy some pork belly and checked the place out. While there, walked around and…read moreexplore the store and was surprised to see so many items in this store. While it looks small from outside, it was actually large. While Chinese products are heavily represented here, they have products from all other Asian nations. The pork belly looked good, but I was looking for a thicker cut, which they did not have. Will definitely be back if back in the area again.

I like this store better than 168 across the street. It is small but it has everything essential…read more Meat , seafood, dry goods, snacks and drinks. Faster checkout and better service. They have some selections of cold Chinese buns that you need reheat at home. Surprisingly taste better and cheaper than dim sum place around Detroit

Decent selection of Asian groceries, including fish, meats and vegetables. Easier than running to…read morethe east side for groceries.

Very nice folks. I come here for spring roll, bean sprouts and egg roll wrappers. In the Summer…read morethey have live crab. If theses something new I'm trying, I ask questions to ensure I'm on the same page.