Meaning 'Central Region' in Korean, this location of Joong Boo Market in Schaumburg opened in 2024…read more Came back to this location to get food for my dad's Jesa on his 5th death anniversary. Their selection of fruits were great, allowing me to choose exactly the pieces that I wanted. They really upped their game in their store made soups as well: bought the kimchi and bean sprout soup, and I really liked it, tasting it the next day. Prices weren't too bad either.

I was in Schaumburg and decided to check this place out because of all the TikTok hype. It's a…read morenice, smaller Asian market located down the street from the mall, with a wide array of products. The store was clean and had a good overall ambiance. Service was average--when I asked staff about a few items, it seemed like they were still getting familiar with the layout, as I was directed to the wrong areas a couple of times. In terms of pricing, I found it to be a bit higher compared to other Asian markets in the area. Nothing really stood out as exceptional or above average. Overall, if you're in the area, it's worth stopping by to check it out, but I wouldn't go out of my way for it.

I can always find the sauces, marinades and seasonings I need for making some of my family's…read morefavorite dishes, including some Filipino favorites. I love the variety of noodles both in the refrigerator section and dry noodles aisle. The owners are helpful and friendly. I also like the variety of rice bags conveniently located near the front of the store. I have not purchased any meats here but bought vegetables and frozen foods like gyoza and shrimp dumplings. On weekends you can find some pre-cooked foods and fresh bakery items.

Love this store! Very friendly staff who answered my questions in English on items…read more Aisles are narrow, but I could fit my small power wheelchair through all of them. Def not wide for 2 carts side by side. Had pre-made foods to go, like BBQ. Got frozen dim sum and teas I've never seen before, like mulberries in syrup.

It's nice that we have an Indian market in the Schaumburg/Hanover Park area, so we don't have to…read moredrive to Patel Brothers on Higgins. The biggest difference between Indian Express and Patel Bros is the size. Indian express is smaller and has less items but still has all the essentials. It's a good place to shop when you just need to pick up a few items. We've been there twice since their grand opening, and the employees are friendly, and items are still well-stocked. There is a distinct smell when you enter the market, but eventually you will get used to it. I am not sure I will stop going to Patel Bros, but I like the fact I have a market closer for any last-minute items I forgotten. Lastly, they do not have prepared hot foods (e.g. puffs, jabeli, rotis, etc.) like Patel Brothers and IndiGo.

From the owner: Fresh Grocery, Fruits, Spices and Pantry Staples, Indian Snacks, Frozen Food/ snacks and many other…read moreitems.

We stopped at Tensuke Market for a couple of reasons:…read more 1. It was a non-food truck night at Mikerphone Brewing, and we wanted a snack. 2. We ran out of rice at home; a staple for this Filipina! I was pleased with the quality of food here, variety, and helpful store employees, that I plan to return again soon, even if it is a little farther for us to travel. Let's just say, I am avoiding the parking lot mess and longer lines at nearby H-Mart or Jong Boo in Schaumburg. I appreciate that my favorite brown sushi rice cones in a 5 or 15 pound bag. And there is a good variety of sauces and seasonings to make my favorite dishes at home. The food court here is a definite must and the salmon sushi roll with soy paper we had was so fresh, the salmon was "like butter." The ingredients, with a little bit of spice inside, went well with the fruit kissed brews at nearby Mikerphone Brewing. They let you b.y.o. food at the brewery, so Tensuke makes a convenient stop. The sweet lady at the register complimented my choice of the Hello Kitty Soy Sauce bottle. (So I am a sucker for cute condiments!) I look forward to trying some hot food items here, next visit.

It was good place To grab a bite and shop. Their dining room…read moreis so beautiful and organized. I had plain udon set. The gyoza were too dry even with the dumplings sauce and the ginger dressing didn't have any to me ginger flavor. Overall it a fun place To eat and shop.

Wow. I found myself…read morein Arlington Heights, and my buddy suggested this place due to an upcoming trip to Japan in 2027. It's a Japanese market that features an amazing food court (and this is where I spent all my time.) I don't recall the name of the stall I purchased from. But I can tell you it was quick, not expensive and very filling. I had a bowl with beef and noodles; for dessert I hit the matcha dessert stall for some matcha and vanilla ice cream. The whole place meal me feel like I was dining outside the state of Illinois. The service from everyone in the market was very friendly and they even had a sake/soju tasting by the front door (and the vendors allowed you try was much as you wanted.) I highly recommend this spot

If you love Japanese culture, food, and want to visit a neat place and kind of feel like you are…read morevisiting Japan, you need to visit Mitsuwa! Not only is there a food court of different Japanese restaurants to try, there is also a grocery store, bakery, bookstore, and stores that sell ice cream, traditional desserts, as well as crepes and boba tea! My family and I visit here often every year and we like to try the different foods and desserts and then check out the bookstore and grocery store afterwards. My favorite foods so far have been the beef udon soup with a soft boiled egg, shrimp and vegetable tempura, miso soup, and Japanese curry with rice, beef, and vegetables (carrots and potatoes). My son always gets the chicken and beef on a stick and my daughter usually gets a garlic pork dish with white rice but I forget what this dish is called. My husband also enjoys the beef udon soup like I do. I swear that whenever my food is finished, I am legit sad! The crepes are good, there is a variety of boba teas to try, and the ice creams are delicious! Lychee has been my favorite so far but I have yet to try the matcha, red bean, among others! You can get a small sample of different ice cream flavors too, which is nice! I sampled the red bean flavor so that will be my go-to next time! At the grocery store, I love buying Happy Turn snacks which are like a sweet and salty crunchy cracker (maybe it is made of rice?) that are individually wrapped and mochi from the fridge area. Finally, I usually like to buy mochi from the store right next to the bookstore. The mochi from this location is the best! I usually buy multiple flavors to take home and eat at a later time! You must try these! My kids love checking out the bookstore and they usually pick something out for me to buy for them - whether it is a book, keychain, etc. There are magazines, anime figurines, soft plushy toys, pens, and stationary, etc. It is interesting to browse through the things they have there! You cannot bring food or drinks inside but they do have a shelf at the entrance where you can place your drink there if you like. The first time visiting here, the majority of the customers were Asians and as the years have passed, there is now more of an influx of non-Asians who simply love the food and appreciate the culture, which I think is neat! The first time I visited here was with my college roommate who was from Japan and she recommended this place back in 2009 perhaps? I have been visiting ever since with my family. We travel more than an hour from Wisconsin to come here but it is 100% worth the drive! Also, the cashiers and workers there are quick, efficient, and friendly. I have even been able to practice a few of the Japanese phrases I have learned with a couple of the cashiers too (I asked if they spoke Japanese first)! Overall, Mitsuwa is my happy place! Great food, interesting finds, different culture, and everyone there looks excited to be there. This is as close to visiting Japan as I can get until I keep learning more Japanese and save up enough money to go visit Japan someday! This is my dream! In the meantime, we will keep visiting Mitsuwa!

Uwielbiam przychodzić do tego sklepu! This is a must stop every time I'm in town so I can stock up…read moreon all the Polish goodies. I really think this place has improved over the last few years because the employees are nicer, the shelves are always stocked, and the store itself is cleaner. Their bakery items are super tasty and my family gets them for multiple occasions. I'm always happy to get some when I'm in town.

Wowzas! This place is Polish delight heaven! A Polish grocery store with all your Polish essentials…read moreand then some. Their produce selection isn't that large, but you don't go for produce. You go for their meats, they're ready to eat goods, bakery, Polish essentials, and then some! A great assortment of paczkis were available when I went (between Fat Thursday and Fat Tuesday) all baked in house. Their dessert counter was also hard to ignore. Staff was friendly and they were answering whatever questions I had about all the delicious treats. Before you hit the baked goods, you have to go through their enormous deli/meats counter! Sausages for every kind of person, even non pork sausages. Are you looking for pierogi? If you go anywhere else, you're a fool because they have all kinds and are less expensive than other grocers who deem themselves as international. Polish condiments galore, tea sets, and even Polish periodicals. We really enjoyed picking up some great Polish goodies that are hard to find. It's bustling and clean. While much of the staff speak Polish, they also have many English speakers to help the non-Polish folks (ehem, me) out. I, luckily, had the other half of the Polishstinian to help me order my kabanos of veal. It's lively and certainly a stacked grocer to get all your needs for a great Polish breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Clean, organized Asian store in Elgin with a nice variety of of produce, canned and other packaged…read moregroceries. Their prices are very reasonable. The location is very convenient if you're in the far west suburbs and don't want to drive to Naperville, Schaumburg or Chicago for your Asian grocery needs. They'll have 80% of what you may need.

This is a solid Vietnamese - Thai market offering everything you might need in the way of feted and…read morefermented jungle-delicacies, like dried lily-flower, dehydrated salt-cured plant chunks, any sauce with fish juice in it, and every leaf or green that can't grow anywhere near Chicago. Boy was I elated when I found this place. It's gamy here, and a little rundown, with prices around 20% higher than in Los Angeles (where I used to live). But otherwise, shop here - this place is SE Asian Food Supply Perfection.

This little grocery gets five stars just for their selection of kimchi alone. Prices are average,…read moreand service was okay. Clean, with a good variety of goods. Thumbs up.

heard the chicken wings (깐풍기) were good here and cheaper/better than joongboo so gave it a shot!…read moreit's delicious! they are located in a food warmer thing near the left of the market past the roasted seaweed (김). went on a thursday around 4pm and there 4 left. my friend went on a sunday around 7pm and they were gone. it's a pretty small market and nice to have in the area. only keeping as 3 stars because of how expensive everything else is compared to joongboo or hmart.