On May 5th at around 5:55 p.m., I had one of the most unexpectedly heartwarming customer service…read moreexperiences I can remember -- right at the checkout line. Daniello, my cashier, kept his lane open for me even after he had already closed it. Small gesture, big character. Then when I ran into trouble processing my credit cards for a simple hot dog combo, Linda -- the cashier assistant -- quietly offered to cover it herself. I'm someone who pays it forward for others regularly. To have it done for me, without hesitation, genuinely stopped me in my tracks. I asked to speak with a manager. Casey came over and, rather than just taking notes, shared my praise directly with Daniello and Linda right there on the spot. That kind of in-the-moment recognition shows real leadership. Three people. One visit. A reminder of why Costco's reputation for customer service isn't just marketing -- it's the real thing. Thank you, Daniello, Linda, and Casey.

Costco as a whole is a wonderful store…read more A new male pharmacy technician who now works the customer service desk is quite RUDE. He would yell out "NEXT" as though we work for him. He needs an attitude adjustment at this position.

So here's the thing-it's not that cheap. And if you read my reviews you know that I value a good…read morevalue. But I do shop here because inexpensive meat can be purchased here ...but you will need freezer space or the ability to split things with friends coop style. To get these good deals you are going to have to purchase massive amounts. The people who work here are nice. It's not crowded and mostly caters to restaurants. They have a whole lot of Torani syrup, catsup, pancake mix, frozen fish, to go containers and the like. If you are in the neighborhood it's worth checking out.

Stellar service from Mario and Angel at this location- by the case price for Kikkoman Unsweetened…read moreis about $3.00 for each 1 Liter here compared to much more at other stores. I drink this daily & I will try to make くみあげ ゆば (like a soft gooey buffalo mozzarella blob, but made from high-fat soy milks) (can't find in SF?) (traditionally served at Izakaya) (so yummy!!!) ありがよう ございます!!!

"Hot fun in the Summertime" ---Sly and the Family Stone…read more I am a minimalist. Going to Costa Rica for a two weeks self retreat. Picked up a 22 hour countdown kitchen timer here to use as an alarm clock when I travel to unplug from my smart phone to go analog a bit like pen and paper turned to keyboard rhythm on my lap top for this review. Unfortunately no Yelp in Costa Rica so this is likely my last review until the cold San Franciscan June Summer time cometh. Coldest Winter I ever had was a Summer in San Francisco is what Mark Twain said. Forest Restaurant Supply rocks! They have it all and friendly staff so will give them three bonus stars for customer service. Thanks I will be back.

I had to prepare some dishes for a gathering, and I visited Forest Restaurant Equipment on Cesar…read moreChavez St. They assisted me in finding everything I required. I wanted to express my gratitude to Tanya for her excellent service. The prices were reasonable and they offered me a complimentary bag.

I bought some of my favorite pieces in the store. The staff are always knowledgeable and helpful…read moreand it's always a good time .

Went to several vintage/thrift stores in SF and Fashion Exchange topped them all by far. Clean,…read moreorganized vast selection of clothing, shoes, bags, jewelry and accessories. Also several sales going on. Everyone was very personable and helpful. Wendy was behind the counter and was a pleasure to talk to. There was also an employee on the floor watching over and helping customers out. We will definitely be back.

This was my first time coming to this location and I had mixed but mostly positive impressions of…read morethe place. Place looked small on the outside, but once you walk inside, it's a completely different story. The space opens up vertically and feels massive with its tall ceilings and rows of bulk items that actually make a lot of sense for restaurants and businesses. Everything from supplies to most food categories was very well stocked, in date, and had solid variety. I was happy to pick up a bunch of high-heat, heavy-duty kitchen tools during the trip. If you're stocking a commercial kitchen, they definitely have a good selection of durable equipment, but limited. With that being said, I have been to other Restaurant Depot locations and the Miami, FL one will always be my favorite because they have a lot more higher end meat and seafood selections. I was hoping for more variety here, particularly in seafood and baked goods. The bread and pastry section was pretty bare, and I really wish they carried more seafood like uni and sushi-grade products to help elevate this location. Pricing is also a bit conflicting for me as well because some items, especially beverage, pantry goods, and produce didn't feel like a great deal compared to smaller local spots. However, it does make up for that by being a true one-stop shop where you can grab almost everything your business needs in one run. My biggest downside is the location. It's pretty inconvenient, and I had personally much rather see a Restaurant Depot closer to South San Francisco or in an area that feels safer and more accessible than Bayview-Hunters Point. Overall, place has a solid selection, well stocked, and very useful if you're running a restaurant business.

Accessible and the manager of equipment department is really amazing & knowledgeable …read more I really appreciate his professional advice

This is the non-IchibonKan of Chinese products. Mostly low grade cheap things that one would plan…read moreon buying to use a couple times at the most for a specific purpose. All the items are low quality, not meant to last.

Great selection and the owner is helpful. Just that it is hard to look for something and some price…read morelabels were hard to locate.

I've been looking for Smiski and didn't want to risk buying a fake online, so I checked out…read moreJapantown. A few shops were sold out, but I eventually found some at this store. All Smiski items come in blind boxes. I chose the "Let's Exercise" series and ended up getting the Balance one. I also picked up a strap blind box and got a secret, which was a nice surprise. Customer service was great, and the prices were decent. This was my first time buying Smiski, glad I was able to find them here. :)

This is a Hawaiian toy store inside Japan town , San Francisco. The store is not big but it is…read morepaced with many different kinds of dolls , collectible, gifts , etc One of the stuffed toys my friend wanted was $6 more than the next door gifts shop . Some items are a few dollars cheaper . You should look at a few stores to do a price check . We came on a weekday as the weekend was crowded. I enjoyed browsing around cute gifts and toys stores .

I ALWAYS stop here to stock up! I bring a cooler and fill it up every time I come to the Bay Area…read more The Pork Potstickers, Pork with Napa Cabbage Dumplings and Green Onion Pancakes are my top 3 items. I have paid $300+ to have a fully filled freezer and food for weeks! It's pretty simple, you don't even walk in. Walk up to the table in the doorway, get greeted like an old friend because you've been there so many times before and the nice ladies remember you, pick your items, get handed the items, pay your monies, go home and enjoy your yummy food! The nice ladies are always happy and kind and working hard at wrapping dumplings and potstickers!

I ordered to-go recently from this restaurant, and it did not disappoint…read more Their fried rice was simple but satisfying, and a good portion of ingredients and vegetables compared to rice. It wasn't overly greasy, and it had a classic savory taste that I enjoyed. The seafood pancake was crispy on the outside and softer on the inside. There was a good mix of seafood and batter, and texture contrast made it really enjoyable!

I bought 100 long stemmed roses for a birthday party I was…read moreextremely satisfied with the quality, price and service. I would highly recommend Sunshine International and would definitely use them again

I ordered 280 hydrangeas from Patricia for a floral parade on the big island of Hawaii on April 6…read more She and her daughter were excellent in communicating with me in Honolulu through emails and phone calls. I felt at ease and didnt worry about anything. I arranged for a friend to pick up the flowers and ship them to Hawaii a week before the parade. It was actually Good Friday and Easter weekend and the store would be closed for the holidays. Patricia went out of her way to accomodate my order and when the flowers arrived on the big island the Tuesday before the parade they were absolutely beautiful! She had each flower packed with a water pouch at the base of each stem. I followed her instructions on the care and cut each stem and placed them in buckets of water and they each got 3 times bigger and remained hardy and vibrant. The hydrangeas were used in leis for horses and riders in our annual Merrie Monarch parade and they were beautiful. I would absolutely recommend Sunshine International to all my friends and family for their beautiful flowers, great prices and excellent service. Patricia even emailed me after the event to see how everything went. I am extremely satisfied with Patricia and her daughter for going above and beyond in providing the best personal and caring service.

They have all tobacco products, and their prices are amazing. They now offer exotic sodas and other…read moregreat merchandise for smoke shops. T-shirts, Blackwood merchandise, lighters, Cigars.... This place has amazing service and will take requests for pre-orders and deliver. So happy to find this place!!! The service is quick and assistance is available to the vehicle when needed. Security at front with safe parking. Thanks a million guys !

wholesale only for cigars and tobacco products. public not invited…read more there's goes my idea for cheap smokes!