This is your neighbourhood Somali market. I come here monthly for their excellent selection of…read morequality imported long-grain rice from Western Asia. They also have a wide selection of imported packaged snacks (dates, biscuits), goods and spices that I'd imagine would be crucial for running any Somali, Ethiopian or Middle-Eastern kitchen or restaurant. In the back, there is a butcher zone with offerings a like [halal] goat and lamb, both fresh & frozen. I'm not from the Somali end of Africa, but I love it here for the warmth of the proprietors and the sense of dépaysement! 5 stars

I ordered the Lao-style papaya salad and the Lao sausage, and both absolutely hit. The flavors are…read morebold, funky, and packed with umami definitely on the "stinky in the best way" side, which is exactly how I like it. Some days it's a hit or miss if i'm going to be honest, like for the papaya salad it's like they don't put enough padaek but 9 times out of 10 they do it good. The spot itself is tucked inside a small grocery store, which gives it a really homey, lowkey vibe. It's not fancy at all, but that's part of the charm you're here for the food, and it delivers every time. And if you're looking at my photo... ignore the seafood boil they don't sell that here, I just brought it into the mix because I was feeling extra and felt like a big back.

Came here to pick up some tom khao poon and Lao sausage. The customer service was great! The person…read moretaking orders on the restaurant side was also the cashier for the grocery store. The Lao sausage was really flavorful and huge. It came with sticky rice and jeow sam. The tom khao poon was a huge bowl serving! It came with lots of liquids and thin shredded papaya. I was hoping it came with eggplant, but it didn't. I also bought really expensive pork rinds to eat with it. I think the pork rinds was $6.99. I'll definitely be back to try their pak sien. Sorry I'm probably butchering all the spelling.

Tacos are back, inside at their new service counter since February 2024! Currently Fridays 3-8 PM,…read moreSaturdays and Sundays 11 AM-8 PM.

This is just an okay Mexican grocery store. The space is huge and clean. The selection is kind of…read moresmall for such a big store, and it's almost 100% stuff from Mexico...it's not a Latin American store at all. I've seen many stores with much smaller spaces and much bigger selections. They have a prep kitchen for a taco truck they run in the store as well. If I was close by and needed something specific, I'd stop. But I would never travel to get to this store.

Grocery store with cold grab-and-go prepared food options…read more Great grab-and-go BBQ Pork Banh Mi sandwiches by the register. Also fresh mango, juices, and sweet treats We usually grab sandwiches, a sliced mango, and some drinks from here coming back from the gym.

We usually cross the street to shop at Mekong after having a meal at Thien Phat or picking up from…read moreRainier Teriyaki. It's a great Asian market for everyday shopping- a lot less stressful than the bigger and better known Asian markets, even if the aisles are a little narrow. While a small building by comparison to say Uwajimaya, H-Mart, or the ginormous T&T, Mekong does a great job representing all the types of food and supplies you might want or need. The market does have some ready to eat food available too. It's also awesome for trying all the Lays potato chip flavors American groceries stores don't carry.

Came inside. No one's In there. Many food packages are open. Looks like a lot home prepared items…read morewithout ingredient lists. It's like very small cluttered store. I'll be looking for my ingredients elsewhere

Great selection of West African staples. Stocked up on seasonings and got a small jar of Meme's…read moreBest Spicy Shitto sauce... amazing and extremely spicy. Very happy to have found this place!

Fou Lee Market is a must-stop for us whenever we visit Seattle. My husband has deep sentimental…read moreties to this place--it was one of his old stomping grounds, where his younger self would come often for comforting Filipino and Asian foods. Revisiting it always feels special. The market looks small from the outside, but don't be fooled--it's surprisingly spacious inside with plenty to browse. The parking lot has limited spots so be prepared to circle or wait briefly. We stopped in just to browse and do some spontaneous shopping, and of course left with more than planned. I was thrilled to find a DIY taho kit (includes sago and arnibal) and grabbed two right away. A tub of Magnolia ube ice cream and banana turons were calling my husband's name, so those came back to the hotel with us too. If we hadn't already eaten, we would've grabbed lunch there--the food smelled so inviting. The cashier was especially lovely--friendly, chatty, and engaging with everyone in line. That kind of warm customer service is refreshing and definitely deserves recognition. We left fully content, happy to revisit a familiar place and score a few fun impulse finds. Fou Lee Market continues to be a comforting, nostalgic stop that never disappoints. Update: The banana turon was really good. Super crunchy exterior with sugar that hardened into a crisp shell instead of turning gooey. Inside was a whole banana, not mushy or overcooked or dry, which gave it great texture. Simple, well-made, and very satisfying.

Whoa! So I found this place while visiting grandma nearby her home…read more I love it! They have all these delicious food ready to go. It's a Filipino market in very tight parking spot. You things like Bahn Mi, a lot of Fried things: Shimp, Wings, Gizzards, Fish. Also lots of Filipino dishes. The prices are super decent and nothing crazy. Overall, I could live off this place.

I used to shop at Seattle Supermarket out of pure convenience, but their customer service and…read morerespect for patrons are severely lacking. I've had two highly disappointing incidents recently that made me decide to never return. First was a safety issue. I reached for fresh mushrooms on what looked like a newly installed metal shelf. The edge was incredibly sharp and sliced my finger, causing it to bleed. I approached a young female supervisor/manager at the front (possibly named Ema) not to complain, but to warn them so other customers wouldn't get hurt. Her only response was an indifferent 'Oh.' No apology, no offer of a band-aid or basic first aid. Basic human decency was completely missing. Second was a billing issue. Last week, I bought a bunch of bananas and was double-charged. I didn't notice the receipt until I got home, and since it was only $5.33, I didn't make a special trip back immediately. When I returned a week later and politely brought it up, a cashier called over that same supervisor (Ema). She bluntly refused to help, saying, 'You waited a week, we can't do anything.' I pointed out the mathematical improbability of two separate bunches of bananas weighing the exact same amount down to the cent ($5.33) to prove it was a double-scan error. Her dismissive reply was 'sometimes that happens.' I let it go because I didn't want to argue over a few dollars ('not a big deal' financially), but her defensive attitude made me feel like she suspected I was trying to scam the store over $5. It's not about the money; it's about the principle, common sense, and how you treat your customers. I will be taking my business elsewhere.

Love going here for their tofu and ginger syrup. The service workers are nice! You can buy…read moregroceries here to support a local Asian business. Heat the tofu in a bowl with the ginger syrup covering it in the golden deliciousness and a tad bit of sugar for 1 min in a microwave. A semi heathy sweet treat :)

A non pretentious grocery store. A MUST for Southeast Asian Cooking. The lady/owner is the sweetest…read morefriendliest person ever!! They have assorted vegetables, fruits, herbs, dried products. They always have super hard to find ingredients and exotic fruits.

Asian market that has variety of fruits and vegetables. You can find lots of herbs and spices as…read morelong as hard to find items.

I do recommend it because they have lots of good Mexican products but what I don't recommend is the…read morepork pastor. I bought 2.5 pounds of meat but when I cooked it there was barely any meat. It was mostly fat and chile. I wasn't able to eat it. It was So greasy and didn't taste very good.

in front of the store there is a guy that sells esquites, tostilocos, elotes, and other mexican…read morestreet snacks. heaven! never seen a street food vendor around seattle before I don't think - at least not that commonly. Devoured everything - was so delicious. inside the tienda (store) theres everything you could possibly need, from all the types of pan (bread/pastries), drinks, ingredients (fresh and frozen), meats, and more. will be back for more treats!