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Far East Market

4.4 (23 reviews)
ModerateGrocery
Closed • 9:30 am - 8:00 pm

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Lola C.

Little Asian market filled with everything you need. Yes, the ailes are a little crowded, but it's just an opportunity to find new things to try. The produce and seafood are always fresh, so if you need something you can't find anywhere, they probably have it there. On Thursdays and Saturdays after 4 pm, they have fresh Dim Sum that's absolutely delicious. Just take home and steam , and don't forget to get a box of green or jasmin tea to wash it down. Oh, and if you don't have steamer baskets, they also sell those there. I love cooking Asian food, and I get all my ingredients there. And if you're not much of a cook, they also have tons of frozen already prepared goodies.

Maria M.

Good place to find asian ingredients, clean store, friendly staff and they sell more Japanese and Korean ingredients. I see few things that other asian grocery dont carry.

Three Ladies Jasmine Rice.  Best Jasmine Rice I've ever had!
Michelle V.

Just moved the area about a month ago and finally visited the Asian Market. I wasn't expecting much, but we found boba and our favorite brand of rice. The Three Ladies Jasmine Rice. Omg it's so good. I've only recently learned about it and when we found out we were moving I was scared I wouldn't be able to find it here. And while most groceries here in Alabama is surprisingly more expensive than Southern CA the rice was about the same price (maybe just a touch more) than I would have gotten it in SoCal at a small asian market. Oh they also have thai tea leaves! I just ordered it on Amazon but it is actually cheaper at this market so when we run out I know where to go! It's a nice market. I wish there was more of a noodle selection there but they have a lot of things to cover your basic needs!

A nice frozen selection...I am told a lot of vegans shop here.
Zee M.

I may actually prefer the Madison branch to the Huntsville one. Be that as it may or may not, this nice, clean, bright store is located in Richland Plaza, just a short hop from the forebodingly named Slaughter Road. Visiting here was a pleasant experience made all the more agreeable by the owner's son, Ruowen Zheng, who served as a temporary, impromptu guide, answering all questions, making recommendations, clearing up confusion, and pointing out new and/or favorite items. Every international grocery needs this, but as my grandmother would say, "Wish in one hand..." Far East Madison (it needs its own name; perhaps West Far East?) is a nice, bright market. I am told produce comes in fresh on various days, but apparently a treasure trove arrives on Tuesdays, if the well-stocked aisle, surrounded by recently delivered boxes, is any indication. As you walk in, the register's on the left, the aforementioned produce is dead ahead, and the candy and snacks selection begins on the right. You'll find many of the usual brands, such as Pocky, Hello Panda, and KitKats, stocked next to a load of Mochi. I did find Bali's Best coffee candies, which I love, but also got the chance to try Jack 'n Jill X.O. Classic Coffee Candy: a welcomed change and something new, but I'm sticking with the superior, "creamy" Bali's Best offerings, and am not alone in that feeling. On my first visit, I was gifted with a bag of Hongyuan Hard Candy (Guava), which I'm told is very popular, despite being a somewhat singular flavor. Some of my friends enjoyed it, while others said nothing which, ironically, says a lot. Ruowen tried in vain to sell me on the Cooked, Marinated Eggs, which sat in bags right on the shelf with all those other things that actually have SHELF LIVES, but it was no go. I'm as experimental as the next foodie, but those experiments don't include bringing myself back after flat-lining, no matter how many questions I have for my great-grandparents. He says his mother makes her own version for him at home. It's up to you to determine whether that's an "I Remember Mama" move, or a "Mommy Dearest." You'll note I said the snacks "begin" here, because there's another aisle with even more Cookies, Wafers, and Crackers, some of which are Filipino. That's particularly nice to know, given products from the Philippines are much harder to find since Sunshine Filipino Grocery moved from Highway 72 and onto the archived City Directory shelf of the Library's Heritage Room. As is to be expected, there's an area literally teeming with dried Soups (they referred to it as their "Ramen Aisle"); a very varied Rice selection, including Black Glutinous and Purple varieties; and a sizeable Coffee/Tea area, which even included those beautiful, yet muted-colored, cans of Café du Monde...but alas, no beignets. If you buy it, just deck out in purple and green, throw some powdered sugar all over yourself, and dream of Justin Wilson. Of course, you'll happen upon assorted Spices and what one might call "fixin's"...of all stripes. Imported, canned seafood is common, so I tried both Eel and Squid...and would take them over Sardines any day, though I need to check on the comparative cholesterol levels and I halted a moment when I felt that I might have been eating what were in fact tiny squid BEAKS. Either way, these would be handy and pertinent décor for the aforementioned NOLA experience. There's a wealth of freezer items, including many which I'm told appeal particularly to the area vegans and vegetarians who are frequent customers. In my carnivorous case, the frozen, already prepped Squid most readily caught my eye. I've stir-fried the fresh version on many an occasion, but some of FE's ice-covered cephalopods were not only already sliced up, they boasted that diamond-scored pattern that ensures the visual treat one can only enjoy from preying on intelligent sea creatures. Soft Tofu, Hard Tofu, and more Tofu are also found within, leaving you with a somewhat less-guilty feeling, though sidetracking our slightly superior standing in the Food Chain. You should note the hours here were recently expanded and they now open from 9:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. every day except Sunday, when they close at 6:00 p.m.

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Fantastic place! I can't believe all of the groceries available. This is definitely my new go-to store!

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The folks were super friendly and helpful! Everything I needed was there! And all was very delicious!

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Great market to find ingredients you need! I love that I can find tropical fruits like mangosteen!!

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Jasmine at customer service was power tripping over a $5.04 request for an exchange because our…read moresalmon had gone bad. She thought I was going to walk away but I requested a manager and she came over and was very respectful and professional and she gave me a gift card. ‍ Simple right? Thank you. As much money as we spend at Kroger, Jasmine needs to stop feeling so important and take care of earnest customers even though I didn't have a receipt. SMH.

Subject: Formal Customer Complaint Regarding Poor Customer Service and Incorrect Sale Pricing…read more To Kroger Management, I am writing to express my extreme dissatisfaction with the customer service I received at your store this evening. What should have been a quick trip to purchase fewer than ten items turned into an unnecessarily frustrating and disappointing experience due to the lack of customer service, assistance, and professionalism demonstrated by the self-checkout attendant, Juno. After scanning my items, I noticed that my total was higher than expected. Since I had intentionally selected several items advertised at sale prices, I reviewed my transaction and discovered that some items were ringing up at prices different from those displayed on the shelves. I brought this concern to Juno's attention, specifically regarding ground beef advertised for $5.99 but ringing up at $8.99. Rather than taking the initiative to help verify the advertised price, she asked whether I had taken a picture of the sale sign. I explained that I had not, as I reasonably expected the store to honor its advertised prices without requiring customers to photograph sale tags while shopping. I then asked whether there was a store advertisement available for reference. I was told there was not and that I would have to walk to the back of the store, photograph the price tag, and return to the register. Although I found this request inconvenient, I complied and returned with photographic proof of the advertised price. When I returned, Juno appeared disengaged and did not readily acknowledge my need for assistance. Once we resumed addressing the transaction, she applied a $3.50 store coupon rather than clearly explaining the price adjustment being made. I was left questioning why the advertised sale price could not simply be honored. As I reviewed my receipt, I discovered additional discrepancies. Ken's Steak House dressing was advertised on the shelf for $0.99, yet I had no reason to believe the register had properly applied that price. When I brought this to Juno's attention, I was again instructed to return to the aisle and take a photograph. At that point, I expressed that it was unreasonable to expect me to repeatedly walk throughout the store documenting every advertised sale price because the register was not reflecting the prices displayed on the shelves. I also questioned the pricing of a Caesar salad advertised as part of a three-for-$11 promotion. My single salad rang up at $4.59, and I asked whether purchasing all three was required to receive the promotional price. Juno stated that it was. However, I had purchased only one packet of taco seasoning advertised at two for $1, and it correctly rang up at $0.50. When I pointed out this inconsistency, I felt that my question was met with a dismissive look rather than a helpful explanation. At that point, I had reached my limit. I gathered my son, abandoned my intended purchase, handed back the transaction receipt, and informed Juno that I would not be purchasing the groceries. I wished her a good evening and left the store. I want to emphasize that my frustration was not simply about saving a few dollars. It was about the principle of transparent pricing, honoring advertised promotions, and providing customers with basic courtesy and assistance when a concern arises. Customers should not have to feel as though they are inconveniencing an employee by asking reasonable questions about prices displayed in the store. I understand that employees may have policies they must follow when verifying sale prices. However, even when a policy must be followed, there is a professional and respectful way to communicate it. I did not feel that Juno demonstrated the willingness to assist, patience, or customer-focused attitude that should be expected of someone working in a customer service position. I am requesting that management review this incident, verify the advertised prices and register discrepancies I encountered, and address the customer service concerns through appropriate coaching, retraining, or other corrective measures as deemed necessary. I would also appreciate clarification regarding Kroger's policy for honoring advertised sale prices when those prices do not appear correctly at checkout. Customers should be able to shop with confidence that the prices displayed on the shelves will be reflected accurately at the register, and there should be a reasonable process for resolving discrepancies. This experience was entirely avoidable, and I left feeling disappointed and disrespected rather than valued as a customer. I hope Kroger takes this complaint seriously and uses it as an opportunity to improve both pricing accuracy and the customer experience. I look forward to a response regarding this matter.

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