This reminds me of my years in and around Hong Kong. It's huge, has everything Chinese, fresh…read moreseafood, fruits and vegetables. Tanks of crabs, fish, lobster, even alligators on beds of ice. It's a little unkempt, no big deal! The place gets plenty of customers so by the end of the day, it's pretty untidy. If you don't want to see what you are eating in its raw or living form, don't go near the meat, seafood or poultry section! There are also Chinese stores, about a dozen, inside the building, for Chinese snacks, a Chinese traditional pharmacy and jewelry and clothes. A fun place to look around

Good Asian market alternative to ranch 99 located in Oceanside, North County, which is 15-20…read moreminutes from our house versus 25-30 minutes Going to Mira Mesa ranch 99. I find it more convenient and they have pretty much quality produce from ginger, garlic, greens, spinach, taro leaves, taro root, and other fresh Asian herbs. Prices are a little bit pricier than ranch 99 I would say 20 to 25% higher in cost, but is more convenient here for last minute Asian sauces, proteins, and vegetables and produce. They have a full Service fish counter that has fresh fish that they will fillet and or fry for you, fresh shrimp, in all types of sizes, grabs, various types of fish, and other seafood products. They stock many types of sauces from Korean to soy to Japanese. Plenty of parking market is clean and well stocked, great desserts, and various types of Bakery items as well.

Tucked away is this absolutely amazing Japanese market and restaurant. It's been a bucket list item…read moreto check it out and absolutely worth coming by for a bite and a little shopping. While the menu was limited that day, it's still worth trying everything you can on it! My husband and I ordered a smoked pork belly musubi to share, steak plate and hamburger steak plate. The sides are superb, the mac salad was a favorite over potato salad for once. The steak was cooked to perfection and the hamburger steak was seasoned beautifully and paired amazing with the sauce. My recommendation - order your own musubi! The smoked pork belly was smoky, tender... just perfection. You may want to order a second to go! Highly recommend coming here, everyone Is so nice and personable! You'll easily be finding yourself thinking when to stop in again!

This is a small Japanese market that is clean and well organized. They offer a great variety of…read moreJapanese snacks, frozen goods, ice cream, chips, and more. They also have a BBQ menu that looked really delicious and is something I would love to try next time. There is also patio seating available, which is a nice bonus. I tried their prepackaged mixed sushi that was made fresh that day, and it was very good. It was fresh, flavorful, and satisfying. Service was friendly and quick, which made the visit even better. Definitely a great spot to grab Japanese snacks or a quick bite.

I have always been fascinated by European meats and delicacies…read more Upon seeing an event on Facebook about their annual Christmas holiday tasting, my friend and I decided to attend. We sampled several unfamiliar liqueurs, including their version of eggnog liqueur, which was delicious. The honey liqueur was also intriguing, with a strong liquor proof and a sweet, honey flavor. The market offered a variety of meats, but the smoked herring, pickled herring, smoked sprats, and smoked mackerel, smoked tuna caught my eye. Having seen Russians enjoying these kinds of fish in their mukbang videos, I was curious to try them. Although I didn't purchase the smoked mackerel and smoked tuna, i got the smoked and pickled herring and it was delicious. The staff were helpful and nice. The Euro market had a range of good products, it's small but it carries a lot of good stuff including turkey sweets, like a kind of nougat with an interesting taste, its sugary and very sweet. Overall, the event was a nice experience. We've tasted a lot of new flavors. It was nice to know a little bit about European culture, particularly their food. Thank you!

Really cool little market with array of little goodies from wine lovers to snacks from around the…read moreworld. The gentleman working welcomed me in with a smile and was more than willing to speak to me about the different wines. Im a sucker for culture and a good story. In the end i ended up buying 2 bottles of wine with a Dalmatian dog . Awesome gift. I will be back again for the holidays.

Small Indian market specializing in Indian groceries, with fresh produce. Employee was unfriendly,…read morejust stared but no greeting at all. Went to look for curry powder and they only had one brand. Seems like most of the stuff in the store was this one brand. I never tried it, so I don't know how good it is. But they have all the basics.

I purchased a 10lb bag of rice from this store and opened it about eight days later, only to find…read moreit infested with live bugs. We had only used about two cups of rice, yet when we attempted to return the bag, the store refused to accept it, even though the issue was clearly a product defect. I strongly believe in supporting local businesses, but that support depends on fair and responsible practices. Unfortunately, this experience was both frustrating and disappointing. I hope the store takes this feedback seriously and improves its quality control and customer service policies moving forward. So glad Miramar cash and carry is opening in Vista!!!

Great one on one customer service. I am there every Tuesday…read moreand Friday. I go for their tacos priced at $.69 each They have a welcoming vibration at Primos. Hey Primos.... gracias para ti

Delicious food and friendly staff! I stopped by Primo Foods for the first time while my car was…read morebeing serviced nearby during lunch. I ordered the carne asada burrito with chicharron. Never had chicharron in a burrito before and it was so good. I really liked that it was packed with veggies like pickled carrots instead of just being loaded with beans it felt more balanced and flavorful. Overall, I'm very happy with my meal and will definitely be back to try the $0.99 tacos!

This is the third year in a row we have ordered pierogi from Polka Polish Goodies and it is…read moreexcellent every time! Everything is fresh, authentic and delicious. Their customer service is also great and accommodating. I always receive quick replies when I needed to make a change. One year she even created a custom gift basket at our request without much direction and it was beyond our expectations!! Highly recommend if you want some of the best pierogi and sauerkraut. And that garlic sauce is magic!

Did not know it was an order-ahead and carry-.out place, and today's orders were…read moreall in, but the pretty Polish girl graciously offered to make me a meal of hot smoked kielbasa with cheese and dill pierogis with garlic-sour cream sauce, and a room-temp portion of sauerkraut, for $19.00. All so very delicious! My own Michigan Polish/Maliszewski family (I am fourth generation, back in Lincoln Park, and still cook Polish for my family when I visit there) did not garnish savory farmer's cheese pierogis with caramelized onions and scallions dipped in garlic-sour cream sauce or ever add fresh dill to the filling --but it is a delicious touch! ) In Michigan, we boiled them slightly in salted water till they floated to the top, drained the water off, then lightly browned them in butter and served them alongside a dollop of cold sour cream. I am very impressed at the quality of the food here, the lightness of the dumpling dough, and definitely had a delicious dinner in my car, a first for me in the 36 years I've lived in CA. (I brought my polka-dancing shoes along as well, but no band was playing in the parking lot outside!- does anyone know of a place for polka dancers like me near San Diego?). Rita Maliszewska-Farkas

I've been going here regularly: three times in the last two and a half months. I am looking forward…read moreto my fourth visit because the store is that good. No other market in our area, at least to my knowledge, has what Origins World Foods does. Goodies from Belgium, England, France, Scotland, Germany, Africa, and other countries are on the shelves. The cashier who has rung me up for the two visits I've made is friendly, upbeat, and efficient. A friend of mine drives from Anaheim to shop here. She is a fan of their candies and soups. For me, the candy bars, such as the Mars bars, Aero bars, and the Crunchie bars from the UK really hit the spot. Their unique tins of mints are beautiful. I like the kalfany fresh ice drops so much they have been purchased twice. There is a website for the store but I haven't used it. Me and my friend have plans to drop by soon to replenish our supplies of international foods.

Really cool international market with an excellent variety of foods and beverages, as well as very…read morekind service. The storefront is quite large, with aisles and shelves laden with an abundance of foods from various countries and cultures. Will be back!

We had such a great experience at O Prego! The steak rolls were absolutely amazing super fresh,…read moresoft, and honestly perfect on their own. We also picked up from the cold case 'Goulart's Smoked Linguica de Casa' to take home, and it did not disappoint. We threw the linguica on the BBQ along with the rolls, and everything came together so well. The bread held up perfectly and was so fresh and easy to eat. We ended up making linguica sandwiches, and they were incredible simple, flavorful, and one of those meals you keep thinking about after. They also had a number of delicious Portuguese desserts that were hard to resist! On top of that, the owner was incredibly kind and super friendly, which made the whole experience even better. Just an all-around amazing visit. We'll definitely be back!

We stopped by on the way to San Diego. We wanted to get some sandwiches. Our fault for not reading…read morethe website,they only open the kitchen on the weekends. The place is well stocked with item from Brazil and Portugal. What shocked me was this store is located in a business area,not near a residential neighborhood. They seemed to do well enough to stay in business. We ended up just getting some nata's. The custard had a nice egg flavor. Since it wasn't crowded the lady was able to answer questions and help us.

Sandwiches are excellent. The quality and selection of smoked fish, pickles, conserves, and dairy…read moreproducts are second to none.

Terrible customer service, no hello, goodbye, or thank you. It feels like they're doing you a favor…read moreby taking your money. Mostly Russian food, not European.