although the selection isn't as extensive as what you'd find at park to shop, the prices are…read morecomparable and they had everything that i needed!!! and it wasn't super crowded which made the shopping experience 10000000x more enjoyable :) would highly recommend!

Technically a 3.5…read more Tl;dr big selection of East Asian groceries, but at a higher price than you'd fine a bit further away. Food court is ok and can be crowded at times. ===== A bit of a trek from downtown, but sadly I think this is the closest East Asian grocery store to the loop. It can be pretty crowded in here at peak times. Good selection of produce, dried goods, sauces, snacks, meat etc. they also have a nice section of fish cakes and fish balls as well as sashimi and other sushi-making ingredients. My favorite things to buy here are produce, tteok, rice, and overpriced kimbap (~9$+ per roll). Things here are generally pretty pricy compared to other shops out in Chinatown or in the suburbs. My beloved Joong Boo shall remain first in my heart over this place since it's much more reasonably priced, and the food court is better. They do have some good deals here that you can find on their weekly flyer. Food court is ok and has SGD tofu house which is my go-to, a fried chicken and corn dog place, and some other place I forgot that was probably meh. Staff are very friendly and things here are generally well-organized and easy to find. There's a Paris Baguette, too, which is often out of many kinds of bread if you go in the later afternoon.

I have enjoyed H Mart. They have some great food options. The H Mart downtown has a cool, hip vibe…read moreto it. I have had fruit from H Mart that I really enjoyed, e.g., plums. They have prepared meals, which was very convenient and helpful for me. They even have an area where you can sit and dine if you would like. They have foods and goods that you may not find elsewhere, e.g., Vita Soy soy milk. They also have amazing-appearing prepared foods, e.g., delicious sushi. Their foods seem to be high quality. They have a lot of staff in case you need help shopping. They have lots of snacks. They also have a parking lot, which helps in downtown Chicago.

On a recent work trip to Chicago, I had the chance to experience all of Eataly's offerings. During…read moremy first visit, I picked up some sweet treats to enjoy after dinner. First, I explored the endless snack aisles and selected a bag of chocolate-hazelnut biscuits to take home. I couldn't resist the gelato and tried the pistachio flavor (yum!) On my next visit to Eataly a couple of days later, I ordered a cappuccino, and while my beverage took a long time to prepare, the espresso tasted very high quality. The pastries looked stunning and decadent, and I imagine they'd pair wonderfully with espresso if you have time to linger at the cafe (I was in a hurry to get to a work meeting). The next day, my team and I visited Eataly's restaurant for lunch. I selected the anchovy toast as my starter and the gnocchi for my main as part of the lunch special. The toast consisted of two slices of sourdough bread topped with creamy lemon spread and anchovies. The contrast of the bright lemon flavor with the ultra-salty anchovies was tempered by the creamy butter - these all paired together quite well. The gnocchi, on the other hand, was underwhelming. The gnocchi was much too soft (it had the texture of mashed potatoes), and the red sauce was bland. All in all, visiting Eataly was a cool way to experience gourmet Italian food.

We have never been here before and saw they offered a summer Fridays tasting event. The event…read moreitself I wouldn't recommend - they give you tiny sample portions of preselected items on paper hotdog containers. Considering this place is supposed to have some class, we were pretty appalled that they seemed to do the bare minimum for this event. I felt very deceived by how this event was advertised online vs in real life. It seems they intentionally left out details and was marketed as five tastings at five counters, but we receieved barely a sample at each sation. The website said 1. house made pasta - you have one option and it was three bites, no vegetarian option 2. roman-style pizza - only thing I won't complain about although still a small portion 3. Curated drink from Caffe Lavazza - this was a dixie cup portion of a blended Frappuccino 4. house made pastry - they gave you the option of literal bite sized dessert, not a whole pastry 5. the artisanal salumi and formaggi - pathetic, literally 1 piece of meat, three pieces of the same type of cheeses, three olives, and dry stale crackers. Honestly for what they offer this was a slap in the face and from a consumer perspective Eataly's attempt at a summer money making scheme. I would find it hard to believe anyone who rave about this event, in fact I imagine most left very underwhelmed and still hungry. Eataly itself might be a great experience but we did not have the opportunity. We enjoyed the spritz drinks we ordered for their $9 summer special but this event did not make me want to return at all. It unfortunately dangled everything they could have offered in front of us, but then gave us the lowest tier. Driving in traffic to do this was not worth the time, gas, parking or inconvenience and the best part of our city night was when we stepped out of Eataly.

Decent selection for a smaller Chinese grocery store. I come here when I don't want to battle the…read morecrowds at the larger place down the road. A lot is packed into a small space but I can usually find my staples pretty quickly. I do like that the bakery and Jonny's can now be paid for at the front register. It used to be cash for the bakery.

I have been to 3 locations for Park to Shop. I enjoyed the dining area for this Park to Shop…read morelocation on Canal Street. I have also gotten tofu at this grocery store that I enjoyed. it looked like they had some good produce. They have had prepared food options as well, e.g., roast duck. They have a sizable parking lot, making it fairly easy to park there.

Nice selection of Far East Asian beverages, snacks, ice cream, and snack. Good pricing, well lit,…read morequick accurate check out.

We decided on a lobster boil for Christmas Eve and they were one of the few places open on…read moreChristmas Eve! I needed 10 and they said if I got there early in the morning, there'd be more than enough. They were right! They had over 30 healthy, active lobsters to choose from. They gave me a free cooler with ice pack to take the lobsters. They charge $10.99 per lb for 2lbs and under so I always get between 1.75 to 2 lb lobsters. It's the perfect tail size to overall weight ratio to me. I've gone to a handful of places in Chinatown since moving to Pilsen almost 4 years ago. This is my third time coming here and it's honestly the best on quality. The great price is secondary when dealing with live seafood. Quality is the most important and Chicago Food Market delivers. They are cash only, so keep that in mind and it's honestly the only negative about this place.

I enjoyed food from this grocery store! The staff were helpful. A kindly-looking gentleman helped…read moreme by presenting to me where I could find cases of soy milk as soon as I got there the first time that I went to the store. I had two awesome Fuji apples. They have excellent roast duck as well as other prepared food options like chicken. Their prepared food looked better than at least one similar grocery store that I saw. Their store is organized and has a lot of good food. It looks like they have a lot of good produce. I appreciated their different options for tofu.

This is my favorite place to get snacks. ChaCha is my favorite band for unsalted sunflower seeds…read more They have other snacks but this is why I became a customer. I don't usually need assistance when I am here but some employees speak English. You can always use a translator app if you need it.

Excellent sandwiches in a fun, casual atmosphere. Came here for a midweek lunch - crowded but…read morecommunal seating. Cubano sandwich was very, very good. Happy vibes with friendly service, music and smiling people. I'd recommend and will be back.

My husband and I order from here at least twice a month. The sandwiches are SO good…read more The Dante: this is my husband's personal favorite. The breast is perfectly crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. The variety of meats are so good. The hot giardiniera adds the perfect spice and oil but isn't so oily that the sandwich is dripping from the oil of it. The B. Franklin: my personal favorite. the turkey and cheese are so freaking tummy. my goodness. I don't really love deli turkey but the turkey here is just perfection. the sourdough bread that is used holds all the ingredients well that it doesn't get soggy. Beet Streets: our vegan friends loved this sandwich and loved how hearty it was! The actual shop is small but still has seating to eat lunch or a snack. It's a great space to grab some cheese, wines, and deli meat to go. The service is always great. Deff top 5 sandwich shops in Chicago!

There's not a lot of foot traffic. However they are fully stock with veggies, lot of dried food and…read moreherbs. Great hot food delicious area. And affordable price. I come here for my fresh veggies. If you're a fan of durian, this is the spot to buy them (frozen).

Sun Wing Market had a decent selection of food. I was grateful that they had a substantial amount…read moreof tofu of different types. They had some chicken thighs that they sold here that seemed to benefit me a lot in terms of energy and satiety. Their store looked like they had a lot of good products. I was grateful that Sun Wing Market had free parking.