Located in the bustling main street of Alhambra, I've unfortunately missed the chance to go here…read moresince until recently, so I'm glad I was able to catch them when they were open. I could have sworn that they used to have more limited hours, but either way, it's a solid European market. Aside from being a market, I think they also do shipping services to Europe too if you have friends or family there. Sizeable market with lots of snacks, sweets, dried goods, some ice cream, frozen food, drinks, alcohol, cooking and baking goods, and much more. You can easily spend a good amount of time perusing the wide variety of food that they have here. Great place to get tinned fish, chocolates, or crackers and cookies or candies if you're trying to find a quick gift. My boyfriend got some alcohol and some canned goods here. I got some caramel vanilla ice cream. Reminded me of the drumstick ice cream, but creamier and less "heavy" tasting if that makes sense. A juxtaposition, I'm sure. Shop had customers come in and out the entire time, but it was never super busy. Worker was on the phone I think with other customers, but was friendly either way. Ambiance was casual, a bit aged, not super fancy, but does the job.

Very cool little store with some very eclectic items. Can't wait to be able to have more time and…read moreexplore it more. The cured meats section was very impressive.

I been here more than 30 years. Family own ; Today I saw the couple owner. Very impressed because I…read morehave not seen them this whole year. These prices are lower because their over head is less to my thought. Thanks for keeping prices cheaper...

I took my mother here on Sunday morning in November. My mother loves to shop here for herbs or…read moreChinese products. We came at 9am and bought a few items and the prices are cheaper here than regular Chinese market. I bought preserve Chinese bean cubes in a jar that I ate since I was a kid. The place is small and enough for a few people to shop there. The staff are nice and helpful if you speak Cantonese. Parking in the back or on the street.

Mini Mercadito is awesome!! They were really nice and had a great selection.. Highly recommend this…read moreplace to anyone that is looking for good quality, fast service and bulk pricing.

I had the pleasure of sampling the mole today at the mike fest in DTLA today. Hands down the best…read moremole at the festival. I bought two tubs to take home for my family who also fell in love with the mole too. They polished it all off. I'll have to go to they're market this week to get some more to keep on hand. yummy yummy.

My family usually comes here to get oysters, mushrooms, and other goods around the holidays and new…read moreyear since the price is pretty good compared to other places. The store is always stocked and organized. They also give out free calendar after you buy some things toward the end of the year.

Pushy is the key word here. I understand the importance of making a sale, but I felt I was being…read morewatched constantly (like some other customers have commented) as if I were planning to shoplift. As soon as I showed interest in an item, the sales lady will try to introduce more items, and usually pricey dried goods like abalone or fish maw or ginseng. When the sales lady realize I was only there to buy one particular product, she will then try to increase the quantity. Now here comes the best part: watch for the rapid change in attitude and friendliness when I "stood firm" and made it clear I was only getting one "cheap" item! Overall, Chung Chou City carries a variety of commonly used Chinese dried goods, but it was super hard to shop in peace when sales people were hovering over my shoulder every second.

I feel pure pressure to buy everything I look or taste the minute I walk in here. Everything is…read moregood but very pricey. When you walk in, the 2 ladies are very friendly but a bit aggressive. They make sure you try anything you like and very generous about it. One of the lady always following me whenever I walk around the store looking while other lady talking to my friends. She makes sure I taste it and like it and convincing me that I must buy. I purchased a few things and end up costing me $103. I only request to purchase less than 1/2 pounds but when she weigh the items, it end up to be about one pound or more for each item. It's clear that I ask to purchase 1/2 lb each but lady scoop more than what I want to pay for. My friends and I walked out with over $500 in total. I suggest you tell her to stop. If not, she will continue to add more weight. This is little shop is located inside of a supermarket

Always come here for their beef jerky. I love that they sample their products and are not stingy…read moreabout it either. However, I do feel that $33/lb for jerky is pricey. But it's pact with flavor vs. the American style. I like that they vacuum seal your jerky in a re-sealable bag. I always buy the five spice and fruit jerky.

This brand is pretty popular in Hong Kong when I used to visit when I was younger. I'm not sure if…read morethey're still as popular now overseas. Anyways, this place sells a lot of snacks! From preserved dried plums to black sesame crackers and more! It's a great place to visit if you want to try an array of Asian snacks. They charge by the pound/weight so think of it like sweet factory but for Asian snacks hahaha. It can be a little overwhelming with so many options in front of you, but I think you can ask to sample something if you're unsure about it! My grandma was tempted to buy the black sesame crackers and the lady offered her a sample, my grandma was about to buy it before trying and when I went over to help her put some in a plastic bag, she realized they were a little too hard for her. So we didn't end up buying any. Despite that, the lady that was working was so nice and friendly! If you're about to go on a road trip and need some snacks for the adventure or just looking to explore different kinds of snacks, drop by this location! (:

Store has moved but they still sell familiar asian snack goods in a nearby strip mall. The owner is…read morea sweet lady who gave us free candy and snack samples as we left the store with our purchases. Support this establishment so it can remain in business.

HIT EVERY TIME esp at 10 pm before bed…read more The consistency of the poke bowls is amazing, always craving it. Thank you!

Yama means "mountain" in Japanese. I think the name is very befitting, because once you walk in,…read moreyou will notice the mountains of sushi and sashimi the store has to offer. On the left side, you will find fridges full of premade rolls and some cooked foods. Head towards the back and you will find the sashimi counter. Pick the pieces of fish that you want and they will cut and package for you. There is a very nice Asian gentleman who works behind the sashimi counter, and he actually taught me how to spot a good piece of sashimi! The premade sushi is on a first come first serve basis, so once they sell out then it's done for the day. Here are my usual picks: California Rolls- Yama is known for this Spicy tuna Rolls- Bite sized, perfectly seasoned tuna Albacore sashimi- surprisingly, this is in the fridge, not the sashimi counter Chicken karaage- The mayo based dipping sauce is unique but delicious Salmon, yellowtail, otoro sashimi- Perfect sliced pieces of high quality fish Right now it is just grab and go. But they are expanding to the space next door to provide seating and possibly hot foods. They also have a great selection of party platters, but orders must be placed in advance. Check their website or call the store for details and availability. Pro tip: if you have a long drive home, ask for a bag of ice from the cashier to keep the food cold.

A whole in the wall! Didn't even notice this place! Was recommended by a friend for hotpot meat…read more This place sells your hotpot needs. Fishballs and sliced meat! We got a 3lb worth of sliced meat for $30 Owner was very sweet! Parking: plenty of spots located in a plaza

My new go to spot for hot pot meat. The shop has a lot of stuff you need for hot pot at home such…read moreas noodles, sauces, soup base, fish balls, meat balls, fish filet etc but no veggies. In the center of the store are freezers with the frozen goods and the outskirts of the store have dry goods. The moment we walked in the lady greeted us. Ngl I felt pressured to shop quickly bc she stood next to us the whole time we browsed but I think she was standing nearby to translate the signs that were all in Chinese. $30/3 lbs regular beef $22/2lb prime beef $35/3lbs marbling beef $18/1lb beef tongue and black beef tripe $12/1 lb pork belly $10/1lb regular tripe and pork butt(not sure since my Chinese isn't great) There are other cuts but I didn't get them so I'm not sure about the pricing

This is the Asian restaurant Costco. You can find a lot of Asian grocery items such as rice,…read morespices, condiments, seafood, meats, vegetables, cooking equipment, dishes and even restaurant supplies such as menu covers, receipts, pens, etc. For example, if you love boba and you want to make it at home yourself, you can get all the fixings here. If you meal prep and you need meal prep containers and are spending more than $1/container, get it here. If you have a big family and you want to buy your items in bulk, come here. It's more like a warehouse so don't expect a Crate & Barrel environment. Some might judge but trust me, it's the same stuff you'll find at other stores but will cost you 2-10x more. Anyway, bottom line is if you don't mind a little dust and want to save money, make a trip here and make sure you have space in your trunk so you can make your trip worthwhile. Don't come here just for a bag of straws. You might as well go to Pavillions. But yes, I'll come back when I need a refill on supplies.

Haven't been here in a really long time. So glad I did!…read more They literally have everything you need - from different rice, noodles and condiments from different countries, frozen meat, frozen seafood, vegetables like bok choy, Chinese eggplant, green beans, morning glory, enoki mushrooms, etc. (Basically, all types of vegetables used for Asian cooking- in BULK.) They even have containers for meal prep- restaurant to go containers, toiletries, etc. All the boba drink necessities you need to make at home or for parties. (Did it for my daughter's birthday - all her friends loved it.) Prices are decent, especially for what you get. Such a fun place to explore if you've never been - and love stocking up with Asian condiments and seasonings- like I did! 9 out of 10 for me, enjoy!

So much you can get lost in all the good stuff . Will definitely go again and let family and…read morefriends know

depending on what you need about herbs and related things, they may or may not be a good place to…read morepay patronage. good place to pick up herbs you already know to get or those pre-packaged combo to make soup with.