Newly designed 168 Asian Mart:…read more One of my favorite things to do is take people on what I jokingly call international food tourism around Metro Detroit. Not because I'm trying to convert anyone into a foodie. I simply enjoy watching people discover how much of the world exists beyond the handful of grocery aisles they've known their entire lives. For many Americans, walking into an authentic international market can be surprisingly intimidating. We become accustomed to recognizing brands, labels, and packaging. Remove that familiarity and suddenly a routine grocery trip becomes an exercise in navigation. My route usually starts in Clawson at Noble Fish. Anyone who only knows Noble Fish today would have a difficult time understanding what it used to be. The original operation was tiny. You walked into a modest Japanese grocery store and somehow found one of the best sushi counters in Michigan tucked away inside. The closest comparison I can make is the scene from *Wayne's World* when Wayne opens a random door and discovers a room full of highly trained ninjas. You weren't expecting it, which somehow made it even better. Over the years demand did what demand does. The restaurant grew. The market grew. White Wolf arrived. Additional space was absorbed. What was once a small hidden destination has evolved into something much larger while still maintaining the character that made people seek it out in the first place. From there I usually take people to the plaza where ZZang's BBQ is located. I call it the toy store. The plaza contains restaurant supply stores, bakeries, specialty grocers, and enough cookware to make most home cooks reconsider their life choices. There are roasted meats hanging in windows, commercial equipment sitting on shelves, and ingredients most people have never seen before. For newcomers, it is often the first moment they realize these foods were never designed for tourists. They were built for communities. The next stop is H Mart. By this point people have usually relaxed. The initial hesitation disappears and curiosity takes over. Instead of asking what something is, they begin asking how it's used, how it's prepared, and what they should try first. Then we arrive at 168 Asian Mart. Located in Madison Heights on John R Road, 168 has become one of the largest Asian grocery destinations in Michigan. Recent expansion and renovation have transformed the store into something far beyond the market many people remember from years ago. The footprint has grown dramatically, the selection has expanded, and the new food hall has turned the location into a destination rather than simply a place to shop. What I appreciate most about 168 is that it serves as a culmination of everything people experienced throughout the day. The market itself represents dozens of cultures and cuisines under one roof. The food hall allows visitors to sample dishes from across Asia without committing to a full restaurant experience. Just outside, the neighboring plaza connects visitors to an authentic Lebanese marketplace and restaurant, creating an experience that extends well beyond a single grocery store. What starts as a shopping trip often becomes something else entirely. People arrive worried about buying the wrong thing, unable to read half the packaging, and unsure where to begin. A few hours later they're filling baskets with ingredients they had never heard of before and discussing what they plan to cook when they get home. That transformation is probably why I keep bringing people here. Not because the markets are exotic or that the foods are unusual. Because every trip reminds people that entire communities, traditions, and cuisines have existed around them all along. They simply hadn't taken the time to walk through the front door. I love being a personal Food Tour Guide

This review is for the 168 BBQ and restaurant section of the store, located in the back, inside the…read morestore. The 168 restaurant offers a large selection of prepared Chinese dishes sold by the pound - meats, vegetables, noodle dishes, including fresh warm soy milk. You can also place an order for items pictured on the wall by number. We placed an order for the duck soup $10.99 - duck was good but soup broth wasn't flavorful and noodles weren't fresh and were overcooked. It came in a carry out bowl, comparable to an XL size instant ramen bowl. Service in this area was ok, the cashier taking the order was impatient because we could not understand what she was saying and thus took longer to place the order. BBQ - we ordered the roast duck rice meal which came with a lot of rice, chopped duck pieces, steamed green veg and a small container of sauce. Duck meat was very tasty but very cold, and deceivingly a small amount of meat in the meal because it was full of bones. Regardless it was still a decent value for $8.98. Service was quick, but a bit unfriendly as well. I would come back to buy the roasted meats but would buy whole or large cuts (I.e. whole duck, whole chicken), cut it up myself to minimize bones in each bite and warm it up at home.

So my review is my personal experience it has nothing to do with the establishment. I have known…read morethis place for years as I usually buy packed stuff from this place, few years ago before covid I did try their chicken once and didn't like it because it had a weird smell. This time after many years I gave it a try again and the smell was still there, it might be just me because the lines here to get the food is outrageous, in a positive way. So if people are liking the food and coming back again then may be I am wrong but I cannot deny something I felt twice. On the positive side their food is super cheap, cooked fresh every day and their customer service is top notch.

Bishr Poultry & Food Center has some of the best chicken I've had. The meat is always fresh,…read moretender, and full of flavor every time I buy from there. You can really taste the quality in their food, and it never disappoints. What makes it even better is that everything is halal, which gives extra peace of mind while enjoying such delicious chicken. The service is friendly and the overall experience is always great. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for tasty, high-quality halal chicken.

A great find. Owners are very nice. They have a huge selection of ingredients, a small grocery…read morearea, and homemade soups, kimchi, side dishes etc. Many frozen and dried items along with their sauces, vinegars, oils, etc. P.S. The homemade yukajang soup is in the top 3 that I have had.

Tiny little hole in the wall Korean grocery market; just like the ones I used to know~~~ rather,…read moreones I knew growing up. As you pull into the parking lot, the place has a highly visible yellow sign that writes "kagopa" in Korean. In a very ugly Korean writing.... I don't mean to knock, but it looks like it was written by a child, and maybe it was! I can't think of a reason why a grown up shop owner would choose to use an ugly writing unless there's some sorta sentimental value behind it. Or maybe I'm overanalyzing it. Either way, it's ugly, but in a charming way. Inside is exactly like what a mom n pop Korean grocery would look like. Bunch of shelves with canned, bottled, packaged goods; freezers full of frozen goods, etc. I guess where they focus on is the "banchan" offerings--Korean side dishes. Every time I visit, more often than not the owners are out back, making banchan, rather than sitting at the front counter. I've been going back to try as many dishes they have as possible. Some have been decent, and some have been great. I haven't run into anything too bad. So far, everything they do with squid have been excellent. Owners/staff are nice and friendly. Like I said, they are usually in the back, making banchan, but when they're out, they're helpful. I've got a bottle of whole-napa kimchi in the fridge. I like my kimchi not too pickled, but the ol' lady likes them fully pickled. I tried a piece the other day and it was to my liking. I'll just have to ferment them a bit longer to see how it turns out.

What a great market. So many meat and specialty polish options…read more Staff are helpful, the store is well stocked and clean. Good selection of polish and european beers and wines

Great little market with authentic Polish foods. Small bakery aisle with fresh breads. Love this…read morelittle market.

My favorite Korean market. Love the extensive selection. Everything one would expect and more. Very…read moregood prices too. My favorite items are the individually made hot and cold Korean foods. Great selection. Pick out two or three containers for an inexpensive lunch. Lots of esoteric flavors including Asian Kit Kats and Korean Frito Lay potato chips. Huge selection of hand held desert cakes, cookies, and ice creams. The exterior and interior of the building was very clean and well organized. Grocery check-out was efficient and accurate. They bag your groceries too. If Tiger Market was closer to my home I'd be here several times a week.

The parking lot was super easy to navigate and the store was super clean and well put-together. I…read morewish I was local so I could come here all the time! All of the convenience store items such as pouch drinks and ice cups were towards the front of the store, and the frozen/refrigerated sections go around the back of the store. We had so much fun exploring all the items. They also have fresh food you can purchase as well, but we didn't get to try any this time. Our cashier was super polite and quick. I hope to come back one day.

Just patronized this place today and oh my goodness. They have everything here from breadfruit to…read morerambutan the selection is vast. They also had a sale on salmon steaks which was amazing. We walked away with hot food, fresh food, and tons of produce for a bargain. I highly recommend patronizing this place. This place is a staple.

I stopped in out of curiosity. I keep hearing people talk about this market. I usually go to…read moreanother Asian market in Madison Heights, but wanted to try something different. I arrived before noon and it wasn't very crowded. This store is fully stocked. Not only did they have regular groceries, but they had an abundance of hot food for people who wanted to purchase a meal. Outside of that, they had a pretty large amount of fresh fish, frozen foods, and an extensive meat section. The store is clean and the staff is friendly. They have a sizable parking lot so it's easy to find a spot. If you're interested in going to an Asian market check this one out.

Very friendly and everyone is welcome to come to the store. The service is great.. I highly…read morerecommend this restaurant'/ grocery store.

Stopped by to check out this place, and it is an authentic Filipino place. It's a turo-turo (point…read moreto food you want) restaurant with a few aisles of grocery foods. Mostly Tagalog, very little English.

So this place is usually good, but today I walked in and went unaddressed for almost 15 mins…read more There was a guy placing an order ahead of me, cool ...but after they took his order, they walked away. They come back, a lady goes to ANOTHER register and takes an order from a guy that JUST walked in, then another lady comes back to the register and takes an order from someone behind me. This entire time I was waiting, quietly and they ignored me ...but everyone that got their order taken was another race, I'm black .... I will not be going back and I'm going to tell others to do the same. This took place August 15th, 2026 around 5:40pm .... I just left

I almost hate to give this place a good review because I don't want it to get ruined by a whole…read morebunch of people LOL. I always thought it was just a supermarket taco joint. But this is much much more. It's a small mercado with all the necessities including a nice little selection in there freezer. The ordering is done at the front counter by two very wonderful employees. They explain the whole process as well as make a suggestion if you ask. They give you a number, you pay, and you walk up the stairs into the little restaurant that is in the back. Nice and clean as well as enough space to feel comfortable. The food was authentic and delicious, I ordered two items thinking that I'm a pretty big eater, I would probably need it. I was wrong. I got the small quesadilla, and I got the huaracha. Both of them were large enough to satisfy me for lunch absolutely.