Not sure if I should be happy or sad that coworkers introduced me to Fragrant Jerky... happy that I now know of a place for really good jerky... or sad about my future cholesterol level since I plan on coming back... 4 stars overall! According to my coworkers, it's Singaporean jerky, and that it's made fresh in-house. Fragrant Jerky has some of the best jerky I've ever had, and no wonder my coworkers raved about the jerky! After sampling most of the selections, my top 3 choices in ranked order are the Bacon Jerky, Original Pork Jerky and the Spicy Bacon Jerky. All of them are super delicious and full of flavor, and my top choice, the Bacon Jerky, is definitely out of this world fatty goodness! Yes, fragrant Jerky also has some beef selections, but the pork varieties were definitely more tender. The average price per pound for the jerky is around $30 or so, about the same price as pretty good jerky found on store shelves. Why just 4 stars... most of the jerkys come with a film of fat around them, especially the Bacon Jerky, and they may be too fatty for some. Yes, I know it's Bacon Jerky, and it's meant to be super fatty. I guess I just have to control the number of times I visit the place. 29/100 for 2017 read more

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Bad experience, I went there today and a fly was flying in the glass case where they stored the Beef and Pork Jerky.... Yukey!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dxmn fly was all over the jerkys.... If you stated the glass case warmer was turned up, the flies would have been dead once in contact with anything in it..... I saw the fly landed on all 5 plate of jerkies while I was there, the female worker instructed the male worker to kill the fly. Never in the conversation she said to male worker to throw away the contaminated jerky by the fly.....please don't lie.... I travel over 3000 miles to see this disgusting fly on the beef and pork jerky this is unacceptable read more

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Awesome freshly made beef and pork jerky! Very good quality and a good variety of flavors. I see them make it in the back and it nice and warm when you taste it. I almost tried everything. They are very good about allowing you to try each jerky. No questions or attitude. I felt bad trying so many but I wanted to pick the right ones since they are on the pricey side - $24-25 per pound. ~$12 for half pound and ~$6 for quarter pound. You can ask them to cut them into small pieces before packing so you don't have to work so hard later. They all come in a separate zip locked bags. The original pork jerky was a little plain but still very good. I like the spicy pork jerky more. The tender pork jerky is a mix of original pork and bacon jerky. It's a little more fatty which made it more flavorful. The spicy bacon was good and had a spicy kick. I thought this was more spicy than the spicy pork jerky. I usually like pork jerky more but I really liked their black pepper beef jerky so I got half a pound too! Definitely pricey but worthy of the quality. I've been waiting for something like this to open in LA. I see this type of jerky shops all over Asia but the quality here seemed even better. Only complain is I wish they slightly burnt the jerky to give it a char taste which I love in beef and pork jerky. read more

Fragrant Jerky - Pork and bacon mix jerky - Chinese Near Me - Rosemead, California

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They don't let you wait inside, so it is best to call ahead of time so you are not sitting or waiting in the heat lol. Service was very fast. I didn't have to wait at all. Got in, paid, left :). You can request the jerkies to be cut in strips. Minimum card payment $10. (But then again I doubt any purchase would be less than $10 -.-" unless you just wanna try ONE bad of 1/4.... but who can withstand the temptation of JUST TRYING ONE??). They were all really tasty. Best fav to still fav: black and pepper beef, spicy pork, original pork, original beef. But then I keep eating and they all seem #1 at one point haha read more

Fragrant Jerky - Yummm. those were my preferences. - Chinese Near Me - Rosemead, California

brought 5 bags of different favor!! They sold out fast but they will let you know if you want to come back! Great souvenir if you fly domestically or drive. The store is not so big and I would only hope them to clean the floor a little bit since it's a bit sticky, other than that the food taste fantastic read more

I drive an hour away (O.C.) to come here for the best Healthy Beef Jerky on earth. it's so worth it. It's prices-less when you find a hidden gem like Fragrant Jerky. Will not be disappointed.. read more

Fragrant Jerky - And the presentation is neat. Looks delicious - Chinese Near Me - Rosemead, California

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They make authentic Malaysian/Singaporean Chinese style jerky. Bakkwa originated from Fujian and used to be sun dried. My kids love the original pork that is tender (from minced meat). The flame grilled flavor is excellent and makes an excellent snack. I grew up eating these fresh grilled served on a hotdog bun. They are expensive because it's meat! Note that this style of jerky is wet and sweet, hence don't expect shelf like American jerky. I refrigerate once opened, and microwave to get the flavor. Buy in smaller packages to keep longer. They make them in small batches daily, and might not have all varieties when you drop by. Prepare to wait 15+ minutes for next batch or plan to come back after you eat or shop nearby. read more

The jerky is stellar here. It is super delicious after a few seconds in the microwave. Unlike most jerky, this jerky has a soft texture and is not as tough like other standard jerky. It is more expensive but you will not be disappointed by the quality. You can't go wrong with either beef or pork. I am glad I stopped by to check this place out. read more

Fragrant Jerky - Great Pork Jerky. - Chinese Near Me - Rosemead, California

*** In Short *** Delicious Asian-style jerkies. *** In Depth *** Controversial point: Asians do meat jerkies better. I mean sure, to each their own, but I never really got behind Western-style jerky, which I always found to be too salty, and far too dry. Juicy, sugar-glazed Asian jerky though? Absolutely delicious, and something I lament every time I try to look for it in the Bay and come up empty-handed. So this last trip to SoCal, I made a point of finally stopping by Fragrant Jerky to pick some up to go. Half a year later, I still have a good amount sitting in my freezer, getting me by until my next trip down South. They offer up a large selection of choices, but of the ones I tried, the original beef and original pork were solid hitters, while the tender pork was a tad too fatty and salty. ***Accessibility Info*** Venue - Spacious shop with a high display case, but otherwise accessible. Bathroom - Not sure they have any public ones. read more

Tucked inside the little plaza. The name is not very noticeable but maybe that's a good thing! They make their own jerky right there, and it's good. It's addictive specially when they cut it in strips. I liked the spicy pork, and my girlfriend likes the tender pork. I don't prefer that one because I like it more chewy and the tender pork has more noticeable fat as well. This is expensive jerky but it's very good. When you buy it, it is still nice and warm. Original Pork: 0.25lb $6.13 0.5lb $12.25 1lb $24.50 read more

Fragrant Jerky - Get the spicy one though - Chinese Near Me - Rosemead, California

WORST SERVICE EVER!!!!! Don't go!!! Cheap people! I was waiting patiently at the store because the customer in front of me bought lots of jerky. The staff cut ALL jerky he bought, and at that time, the guy and me were the only customers at the store. When the guy was ready to pay, more customers coming in the store. There were 2 more staffs at the store but they just chilling not helping. And when it's my turn the staff told me she couldn't cut the jerky for me. THERE IS NO WAY TO EAT THAT JERKY WITHOUT THE CUTTING WORK. I waited for a very long time just for the stuff to cut the jerky for the man but she didn't want to do mine. And she didn't even feel sorry for this. I would tell all my friends don't buy anything from this store. Worst experience ever. I feel super offensive. Oh maybe when u pay more, they will be willing to cut that for you. Cheapest and stupid store ever. read more

Super delicious pork jerky. Wish they can offer free sample before purchase. Beef was little hard to chew. Can't wait to purchase more pork jerky tomorrow read more

OMG! Best jerky I've had in my life. So yummy! Parking: shop is inside a plaza, so parking is easy. Fragrant Jerky is Singapore style fire-grilled jerky. They have a good selection of jerky; pork, beef, bacon, with different seasoning, and made fresh daily. Ordering was easy. You tell them which jerky you want and how many pounds. They sell it by 1/4, 1/2, 1 pounds. Then they weigh your jerky and ask if you would like to cut jerky into small pieces. Then they will package your jerky in a nice sealed bag. I placed several different jerky orders with them for souvenirs and the employees were very nice and patient with my request. We tried the spicy beef and original beef. Both were really good! They were really tender and tasty. Once you start eating, you can't stop. I'm not joking. Must try! read more

It was just ok. Having just had Bak Kwa in Singapore a couple of weeks prior, this isn't even close. It was so hard to chew! They only had 1 flavor available too. Was hoping to fulfill my Bak Kwa cravings, but I'll have to keep searching! read more

Bakwa eaters rejoice. Gone are the American notions of pork jerky being a tasteless, chewy, stringy piece of cardboard. This is the real deal. read more

My wife got me a few bags of these. I didn't know what they were. I read the bag and it says jerky, but yet the meat looked wet and moist? Anyway, don't judge a book by its cover because it was the best jerky I've ever had! Worth the $$. read more

Sucks you can't try the jerky before buying. You have to buy then try. Defeats the purpose of knowing which flavor to buy. One time is enough. Waste of money just tasting all the flavor. read more

Their jerky is my favorite guilty treat! Seriously.. every time I buy a bag.. it disappears in a handful of days. It's too good. I know I should save and savor it, but trust me, when it's in your pantry, you won't be able to resist either. My go-to is the spicy pork! It's a pleasant spice and the flavor reminds me of fish sauce and it is absolutely amazing. I always recommend it to everyone I know! They make it fresh there and it is worth a visit. Gogogo! read more

2 words: Bacon Jerky. I don't really like pork all that much. I don't eat bacon either. BUT I LOVE BACON JERKY! Singapore-style Asian jerky! Significantly much more tender than traditional American-style jerky. Since discovering this place a few years ago, I can't even go back to regular jerky anymore. They are made daily in store, and typically eaten "warm" after being charred on the grill. Packages are sealed to keep safe, and they ship well, too! They make great souvenirs, especially as gifts during the holidays! I've always picked up several bags for my families in Norcal, Texas, New York, and even shipped them to my family in Vietnam! Anyone that's tried it has raved about them. You can get them in store, but they also sell on Amazon! Oh, and for those curious about what their bacon jerky tastes like... sinful. It's similar to Filipino tocino or Vietnamese Thit Nuong. There's also a spicy version, I like that one better. read more

The best food gamble I have made in Rosemead. They recommended the pork and bacon (bakwa) jerky and it is absolutely delicious. The jerky is made fresh. It will last 7 days unrefrigerated and 1 month in the fridge. The best jerky I have had in my life. I love Singaporean jerky! Tender, smokey, and sweet. I have been munching on this every day. What a treat. They even sell on Amazon if you don't want to drive to Rosemead. Definitely something I will be seeking out when I visit Singapore one day. A bit pricey, but isn't commercial jerky pricey as well? 5 stars all the way! Highly recommended! read more

Fragrant Jerky - Fresh Singaporean pork jerky. Sooooooooo good. - Chinese Near Me - Rosemead, California

It's not American jerky which is dry and taste like cardboard most of the time. So if ur looking for different Asian kind and taste look no further than this jerky read more

The best jerky. If you can't stop by, they do mail order. My favorite is the spicy bacon.

Friendly, clean and delicious product. Popular in Singapore, was happy to find them here. Small shop front in an area consisting of condos or apartments, offices and shops. Parking seems to always be available. Prices are good and as I said, very nice People staffing the shop! read more

Looooooveeeesee this jerky! I don't know much about it, but you walk in and it looks delicious! They have pork and beef and I'm not sure what else. I don't eat pork, but the spicy beef is slightly sweet and spicy! It may seem expensive, but it is freshly made and worth the price! There is enough parking and a few other places to check out in the plaza. Another great find in the City of Rosemead! read more

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This place is great!! Got the spicy beef, original beef, and tender pork -- 0.25 lbs each and spent $25. Delicious & flavorful read more

Fragrant Jerky - Chinese Near Me - Rosemead, California

Prices are clearly stated, options are separated by meat type, and you can ask them to trim the large pieces into strips so you dont have to do it at home. They're the first place I've tried this type of jerky and its worth the price! Their jerky is sweet and soft. read more

4.5 Stars I ordered online from NYC and it was delivered within 3 days. I ordered the 8oz (about 3 large pieces) of the original pork flavor. It's a little expensive ($20) including tax and shipping but the flavor is really nice- sweet and salty. The original has a nice chew to it, which I really like. I don't like my jerky too tender. Definitely recommend. Will order a larger batch next time so the shipping costs will be more worth it. read more

Excellent jerky, good selection. There used to be a market near my house that would sell this style of jerky but it closed so I've been looking for this stuff for years. A little pricey but worth it. Will be back. read more

Takeout only. Online order accepted. Ship nationwide. TASTY Singaporean Pork Jerky, that you don't need to fly to Singapore. read more

Along with Bitlong, Singapore style jerky is my go to meat snack. Everything is grilled with a slight hint of fish sauce. If you're sensitive to anything with the word "fish", you can probably pass. However, you will be missing out on the most tender and flavorful jerky around. I order this stuff online from Amazon if I'm too lazy to make the drive to Rosemead. My favorite flavors are the pepper beef and spicy bacon jerky. If you take it home, remember to nuke it in the microwave for 30 seconds or so for maximum dankness. The only problem is how fast you can eat a bag. Buy more than you think you need, because you'll be regretting it when that bag gets low. read more

RELATIONSHIP ADVICE FOR WOMEN: UNDERSTANDING HIS BRAIN Monsieur Know-It-All decided last night to give his sweetie a luxurious back massage. To the point his arms became sore. After the massage, she said "thanks". Monsieur would like to take this moment to remind women that a man's brain is wired very much like a dog's. For example, police dog trainers don't use "thanks" to reward K-9's. They use TANGIBLE rewards, like a snack or actual play with a tennis ball. Go ahead...command your dog to go wash the dishes. He's still just sitting there on the couch licking his balls, right? But if your dog knew he would get a snack or fun-fun play time, he would start putting soap on the sponge if he knew how. Likewise, your man also prefers TANGIBLE rewards. Now, Monsieur understand that sometimes you're too exhausted from work for a fun-fun play session. A good alternative are these tasty man-jerky-treats from Fragrant Jerky. These all-natural Singaporean jerky are free of preservatives, nitrites, or MSG. Unlike American jerky, Singaporean jerky are tender and sweeter. They come in various flavors, with spicy pork being Monsieur's favorite. They're not cheap, but they're made from top-quality meats. No gristle. These are tangible rewards you can give to reinforce positive behavior. With effort and patience, you can train him to get off the XBox and go buy more man-jerky-treats by himself. Then, hide them in the night stand. After he gives you a back massage, feed him a few in a playful manner, but don't overdo it or he'll get excited and start humping your leg. read more

Fragrant Jerky - Jerky Treat - Chinese Near Me - Rosemead, California

Fresh original bacon jerky is the best. We cannot stop eating. They make fresh jerky every single day and it is very tasty.

My hubby is crazy about jerky. He will look at Jerky when we go to shopping, trade shows, and specialty stores. I thought, I was yelp master at home until my hubby went on a jerky rampage. He looked on yelp and found this little place. We are not from the LA area and he's wanted to come here since last year when he showed to me and told me to bookmark it. This little place is located inside a small strip mall. A parking lot will accommodate your parking needs. This is a no thrills type of place, a counter show casing the jerky, small seating area and register to pay for your goods. In the back is a small kitchen where you can see someone grilling pork or beef. When we came in the lady behind the counter let us sample some of the jerky. I liked the pork jerky the best. It is served warm, it's a bit sweet, and tender. She packaged the jerky in self sealing bags then sealed until ready to be eaten. read more

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This is got to be some of the best jerky I've ever tasted. And yes I think it's even better than the fruit flavored jerky in the red box that they sell in Chinese supermarkets. We discovered this place after a forgettable meal of pho, when we saw a line to enter the building and were wondering what was going on. So far we've tried their traditional jerky and more importantly their "bacon". The bacon is literally a slice of heaven. Definitely made from the pork belly, this thick cut bacon is slowly smoked and seasoned with a sweet honey glaze. This is so tender that it quite literally melts in your mouth. It puts American-style jerkies to shame - those jerkies taste like leather. The standard jerky cost $23 a pound while the pork belly jerky (a.k.a. bacon) is $26 a pound. But man, is it worth every penny! Not only is it worth coming back, but we have been back ourselves twice already! read more

I love this place! Right when we walked in, we were greeted and felt welcomed. The lady offered us some samples and we ended up trying all of the samples! I loved the bacon and original pork one. Each one is about 25 bucks a pound so we only got 1/4 of a pound. We got the spicy beef and original pork. I like the original pork because it was very juicy and the sweet taste made me fall in love! The spicy beef had a little spicy kick to it, but not overwhelming spicy where you would have to spit out fire! I will be back to get more beef jerky here! 5 stars! Great service and great jerky. read more

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$30+ per pound for pork or beef jerky. Little bit on the pricy side but it has the asian jerky flavor back in hk or Macau. We got there at 11:05am, the store is open but nothing on the trays. They don't have anything ready for sell yet and there is no tasting. My guess is due to pandemic. Ended up spending over $100 for 3 pounds of jerky. read more

100th review of 2015!! woot woot. I made it down the line... but this isn't about me. It's about Fragrant Jerky. Oh delicious goodness! Why did it take me this long to discover you?!?! Bacon jerky. The two words you need to know. We also like the pork jerky (both the spicy and regular) and beef jerky (peppered and original). Their jerky is tender, sweet, and seriously flavorful. If that sounds like what you like, don't hesitate to go. The workers there are super helpful, and if you need separate packing (for gifts, etc), they don't mind providing that to you. They have samples to try if you have never been there. AND seriously, try everything. You can't resist. Reasonably priced per pound. AND if you want the jerky warmed, heat it up (10 seconds in the microwave) and enjoy if you were eating it freshly made! Because it was freshly made... They also ship. http://www.bbqbeefjerky.com/ Shares a lot with McDonalds (on the corner of Rosemead and Mission) and HP Pho Ga Bac Ninh. Enjoy! read more

Found out about this place thru a fellow yelp friend. Usually when I buy jerky its either from the supermarket, the gas-station convenience store, or in Baker (Alien) on the way to Vegas. This place was on another level. I walked in to an empty store with just a glass display case filled with only one kind of jerky, the Original Pork. I asked the guy behind the counter if they were going to bring out any of the other flavors. He seemed a bit confused, then asked me which one I wanted. And in all reality, I wanted to try all their flavors, about 8 of them. I asked him which one is the most popular, he said the Original Pork. After a few minutes of standing around they brought out the Tender Pork and Original Beef. I asked him again when they will bring out the Spicy Bacon. He said maybe soon. At this point I realized that the cooks behind the counter and the rest of the staff were more involved with packaging, sealing, and organizing FedEx Boxes for their online orders rather than serving walk-in customers. I bought half a pound of all 3 flavors they had and walked out. Turned out, my favorite was the Tender Beef. It was the one with the most bite and chew to it like a real jerky should feel and taste like. Not sure if Ill make the drive out here again for jerky, but if Im in the neighborhood and am craving some, then why not =p Hopefully ill have better luck next time...BACON! read more

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So I was reading the yelp reviews on this place and I couldn't resist myself and had to go check it out. I'm a big fan of tender juicy pork jerky and the stuff from the supermarket just isn't as good anymore. So I decided to come here and they were nice enough to let me try a couple of things. I asked the lady if the beef or the pork is better and she told me the pork is their most popular items. The lady was very friendly and polite throughout my visit and it was a very quick visit. I asked the also asked about storing instructions and she advises to store in room temperature for one week or it can last up to three months if it is refrigerated. She also told me there is reheating instructions on the bag. The bag has more detailed information which is very helpful. I tried the original bacon and the tender pork. I really like the bacon because it had a good sweet flavor and wasn't extremely dry. The tender pork had good flavor as well but was a little bit more meaty so I didn't get that this time. I ended up purchasing the original bacon and the spicy bacon for my family to try. I tried a little piece of the spicy bacon and it was a bit spicy for my taste but it didn't burn too much where my mouth was numb or anything. Both of the bacon jerky were $27.80 a pound and I got a half pound of each. This stuff is definitely addicting if you love bacon and sweet jerky. I kept eating one after another, every time I resealed the bag I would have to open it and close it again for another piece (this happened about five times within 15 minutes). It's definitely good, you can tell it's a bit greasy-it is bacon after all but it's just so delicious. read more

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3.5 stars..but hear me out! I originally thought that everything was slightly bland and just not as flavorful as the other Asian jerkies I find (to this day I still love the pork jerky I get from Bin Bin Konjac the best :X) HOWEVER, I still bought a few bags because I was really craving it, and I do like the melt-in-your-mouth texture of the thicker cut pork jerky. Now after munching on it in the car, I began to realize that I couldn't stop eating...and eating...and eating!!! Although the flavor isn't insane and popping in your mouth, it's subtle enough to keep your taste buds wanting more...needless to say, I gobbled up everything I bought within a day or two, so this place definitely deserves a 4 star on the ranking! Light enough that you won't get sick of the flavor...very deadly indeed. read more