I went here on May 3rd after struggling with symptoms for several months and not finding much…read morerelief elsewhere. The process was definitely different from a regular doctor visit, but honestly, it was a really interesting experience. Since the practitioner doesn't speak English, I translated my symptoms into Chinese using Google Translate and showed him my phone. He checked my tongue and pulse very carefully before writing out a custom herbal tea prescription entirely in Chinese characters. You then take the prescription to the front counter where they prepare the herbs into 5 separate bags. Each bag lasts 2 days, and you boil the herbs for about an hour, strain the tea, and save the rest for the next day. I'm not going to lie -- the tea tastes STRONG. Very earthy, bitter, and honestly like dirt lol. Each boiled tea bag yields 24-32 oz. that needs to be consumed warm, preferably in one sitting after lunch. It was hard to drink, but after finishing my first cycle (10days) I noticed a huge improvement in my symptoms. They explained that most people do 2-3 cycles using the same prescription for full results. I genuinely feel a lot better. I paid $20 for consultation + $85 for the tea. If you use the prescription and 2nd time you only pay for the tea of $85. They take credit cards but there is a $6 transaction fee.

This is a holistic doctor and herbalist shop with a very traditional, old-school Chinese medicine…read moreapproach. The doctor has that classic, knowledgeable presence, and you can tell there's a lot of experience behind what they do. It's a family-run business, and everyone we interacted with was incredibly kind, patient, and insightful. I really love seeing Asian-owned businesses like this getting more attention and support. The space itself has a cozy, nostalgic feel and honestly gave me Spirited Away vibes in the best way. Overall, it felt welcoming, thoughtful, and rooted in tradition.

Have been purchasing spices here for many years…read more A fantastic operation sourcing excellent quality spices from around the globe. A really cool retail space filled with 5# bags of product. An overload for the senses. Someone on site will have answers for any of your spice questions. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. cheers! Mark Sleeper www.sleepersgourmet.com

Quality for spices is superb. I work near by and go during my lunch break every few months and fill…read moremy pantry with spices, chiles and herbs. Everything I got was fresh and high quality and at a great price. Customer service is great with covid you have to tell the teller what you want and she will gather all your items. Their list of spices is listed on their website.

Se los recomiendo son muy amables las muchachas todo lo que busca para la cocina ellos lo tienen a…read moreun precio que no dejarás el producto ya que cada cosa que compras te vas sorprendiendo mejor vayan para que les cuento

From the owner: We offer both wholes & retail. You are more than welcome to call & place an order. read more

Fast service and helped me find the medication I needed. The ladies working were friendly.read more

I was really sick with a cough not even my doctor could stop with medications. I went there and the…read morefirst shot my cough was almost gone.

If i could leave 0 stars i would . They up the price when they realize you are purchasing for a…read morebigger business and then refuse to sell you product after you only ask for half of the order since they upped the price . During times like these when supplies are low for everybody they should be considerate . Do not come here !! Im sure you can find your items in bulk elsewhere with better owners & manager .

Wow! Planning a big event costs a lot of money so you want to make sure you are dealing with a…read morecompany that communicates. It started off great, but when you call and email back and get no response, it's time to move on and find another caterer. Pretty surprising from the Kitchen for Exploring Foods, since I always thought there were very good. But the women who coordinates everything is very unprofessional to not return phone calls.

EXCEPTIONAL. I worked for an event today, and after the reception ended, the caterers from Kitchen…read moreFor Exploring Foods had so much food leftover, and I mean, they had enough to feed a village. The best part is, the food is so good. Chef Tim is super kind. Not to mention good at his job. He took me into the kitchen and I was in mini heaven. The spring rolls, salmon skewers with pesto sauce, mushroom dumplings, meatloaf with tomato sauce, open faced chicken wontons and roasted chicken were terrific. Filled me up real good. I loved the chicken. So bad. I quietly went back to my post, and contemplated on how to get my hands on more of that chicken. So about 30 minutes after, as the caterers started to pack up, I crept back into the kitchen and asked him bashfully if I could take some more of his roasted chicken home, and he filled up a box for me! My god they taste soooo goood. And the desserts... The strawberry milk shortcake, and the raspberry custard pastries were the highlight. The brownies were also great. Oh, everything was amazing. I know I share my opinion with many of the guests, because so many of them went home with smiles and boxes of food and desserts. There was a guy who filled 4 separate boxes with different things. One was brownies, one was strawberry shortcakes, and I dont recall what he had in the other two boxes. So I locked up, and went home grinning from ear to ear, glancing down at my spoils of war, even though there was no war. Tomorrow will be a good day for me, thanks to Chef Tim of Kitchen For Exploring Foods. The staff was friendly and energetic. And very helpful. The Yelp reviews are real, people! They're awesome! The flowers they provided were fresh and beautiful. The white hydrangeas were breathtaking. When I'm getting married, this will definitely be my caterer. Hands down!

This place is like a walk in doctor's office. I came in got some droppers recommended for Diabetes…read moreand blood circulation and let me tell you it worked. My husband has diabetes and had lots of cramps, tell me why go don't suffer from that anyone. This is a great herbal place and I recommend it. The customer service is wonderful and welcoming. They don't try to upsell anything to you.

Herbs are dry and old. I appreciate the their product stock. They keep moving locations. Parking is…read moreawful and dangerous. Workers are ok. It would make for a better experience if workers were much more knowledgeable on their store product.

I love this place. Great customer service! I received the help I needed to get the right tea for my…read moreailments.

I've been very interested in apothecary products for a while, but I hadn't been able to find a good…read morespot in my area. Luckily, while I was at All-Star Weekend, I came across Nappily Natural at a vendor booth and purchased some soursop leaves. I picked up a flyer and noticed they had a store location in LA, so I decided to check it out the very next day. When I visited the store, I was really impressed with the variety of products they offer. They had a great selection of natural herbs, wellness items, and holistic products. I also love that it's Black-owned, which makes supporting the business even more meaningful. The customer service was okay, not overly friendly, but not rude either. They answered my questions and seemed knowledgeable about the products, which I appreciated. The price points were reasonable, and overall it was a solid experience. I'll definitely be returning!

This old-world health food stand is located inside the Grand Central Market just inside the Hill St…read moreentrance. They have rows and rows of jars filled with herbs, teas and spices along with herbal remedies and vitamins all at reasonable prices. I love this concept and I love the fact that it's still in operation. I've come here for dried milk thistle, whole flax seeds, chamomile flowers, dried mint, star anise, and a "cold & flu" tea that made me gag at first but felt nice after I got used to the overwhelming taste. So far, I've been satisfied with all of my purchases. My main concern about this place is that I have no way of knowing how long these items have been in the jars and if they come from a reputable source. I also wish that the people who work here were more knowledgeable. They couldn't answer any of my simple questions about their inventory. You're basically on your own and have to tell them what you want and they'll get it for you.

My regular place for bulk herbs used to be Nature Mart in the Los Feliz district, but once it was…read morebought out, nothing has been the same. My "back-up" has been the Jones Grain Mill (in the Grand Central Market). They don't cover the entire range of herbs, but have a reasonable selection, and good prices, and are courteous. And this place is fairly convenient--just a fifteen minute bus or train ride from the Convention Center area. This sure beats the hassle and high prices of herbs in capsules...for the birds!!! Oops!!! Now that Management has opted to go seriously "upscale" (and kick half of the vendors out), Grand Central Market is but a shadow of its former self....and just about EVERYONE I paronized--including the Jones Grain Mill--is no longer there. As far as I'm concerned, this has been a terrible sell-out, and I don't plan to spend any money there in the future. Pleasd join me in BOYCOTTING this crazy place...that used to be JUST DOWNRIGHT TERRIFIC!!

Got in, got great service, and got out! I parked in the parking garage and had to take the elevator…read moreup into the grocery store. Didn't have to pay for parking.

***THIS RALPHS ACTUALLY CLOSES AT 11:45PM***…read more They will shut & lock the door in your face at 11:45pm or even earlier! Other than that, and besides them being selective about giving cash back & their entrance/check-out system being like a Disneyland ride line, they're usually decently stocked, have good item prices, and have lots of free underground parking with a couple working elevators.