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    4.3 (180 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    $12 ramen pack
    Lisa Z.

    The selection is great here but everything is absurdly expensive - I didn't think I would find a place in Somerville that made Hmart look cheap... I was also interested in the hot foods section but everything was extremely overpriced and not as great as the listing I saw on Atlas Obscurica. I would recommend going to the hmart in central square instead

    They have the cleansing oil I use. It's a little more expensive than CA
    Eli B.

    Haven for your Korean & Japanese grocery needs. The manager is from Kyushu, so they even carried yuzu kosho 柚子こしょう for under $7 and Bontan Ame for under $2. They have shiso, eggplant, mushrooms, chilis, tofu at great prices for produce. Green onions/scallions are 2/$1. Their haircare depends on what they have in stock, but their SoMang shampoo/hair pack are $8 each for 620ml and 500ml respectively. Their Tsubaki line stuff is under $18 for the bottles, under $14 for the refills. They have damage care & shining (less expensive). They have a small selection of Palty dyes. Also pink & orange Gatsby for about $11 each. Their Perfect Whip face cleanser is pretty pricey, though, maybe nearly double the usual cost. (Used to be about $12, but went up to about $20 when it became the last bottle). Softymo Deep Cleansing oil is a similar price, but sold out within a month. They even have karintou snacks for just under $5! Their selection of rice is cool, all Korean & Japanese. I enjoy the Nishiki they sold me. On weekends, they have kimbap & scallion pancake samples out, maybe with the occasional sliced Asian pear. Then you can pick up a premade pack for yourself. So good. I really like this place, and come often for my groceries. I'd give it higher stars if they had slightly more consistent stock. I call ahead to see if they have stuff in.

    Vanessa O.

    2 weeks ago, there was a ramen pop up event by Brooklyn Ramen. My husband was feeling really skeptical about getting ramen at a grocery store, but was pleasant surprised when the food was ready. We ordered the shoyu and tonkatsu ramen, both were good but the tonkatsu was a little too rich to eat too much of. The Korean ladies at the cashier were really nice and they asked us to take as many free mangoes as we liked. As for the grocery selection, while I didn't buy anything, I noticed a huge range of Korean products that I can't get at super88 (Asian store closest to me). Will be back if I need some Korean products! And for more ramen!

    Pork Bulgogi (dine-in)
    Francis H.

    Wonderful! Friendly staff and Truly reliable. Open during most snow storms. Good made-to-order food too.

    Hot Korean buns!!!

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    5 months ago

    I love this place. For its size, it's great. The staff are kind and lovely. I also got a free watermelon once.

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    Great selection of fresh Asian produce, snacks, kimchi, rice, sauces, and the owners are very nice people too!

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    Great selection of local craft beer, soju, and sake. Friendly service and convenient parking in back

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    Fresh watermelon and fruit, lots of Asian drinks, misc groceries, and a surprisingly large beer selection (lots of IPAs and funky beers).

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    Ask the Community - Reliable Market

    Do they carry Shaoxing wine?

    The owner, Paul, told me that they do carry two brands.

    Do they take food stamps sorry to ask?

    N95

    Hello! Do they sell Asian hair dye?

    I believe I saw some Japanese hair dye in the front.

    Do they carry think sliced fish cake to add to ddeokbokki? I've been looking and I can't seem to find any around my area, I haven't checked this place out yet. Thank you?

    Yes, they have a whole seafood section where you can purchase pre-cut or fresh. If they don't have exactly what you're looking for, they're great about ordering it in for you.

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    Salumeria Italiana

    Salumeria Italiana

    4.6(242 reviews)
    2.4 miNorth End
    $$

    Friendly staff. We…read moregot 2 sandwiches. Prosciutto sandwich was very good. Simple and tastes like homemade. A little skimpy in the meat to bread ratio. Mozzarella delicious Turkey sub was very good. Tomato pesto was great. Flavorful sandwich. Fresh bread we also bought. Excellent. Small mom and pop deli with great Italian products and staff. Will return

    What a great find! We had never walked down this street before. We were lucky this time! When we…read moresaw "Italian Market", we just had to go in. We were surprised to see they also made sandwiches. It's a small store, but the variety of products to take home is really good. Really nice staff. We walked in at the right time, because as we were leaving, a swarm of people walked in. It's very popular. The square sour dough is great! The Italiano is right up there as a must-have sandwich. We ordered two sandwiches exactly how they prepare without substitutions. The name of the second sandwich is escaping me. Another fantastic sandwich. And, cheap for what they give you! We were going to find a restaurant for lunch and We brought the sandwiches back to our hotel to have for dinner later and breakfast the next morning. Yeah, only a couple bites made it to the next morning. Soooooo good! They sell the best balsamic I have ever had. I can't wait to go back next time I'm in Boston. BTW, they gave us a business card, because they ship, too. People have them ship the balsamic all the time.

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    Maruichi Japanese Food & Deli - Matcha latte

    Maruichi Japanese Food & Deli

    4.6(167 reviews)
    2.9 miCoolidge Corner
    $$

    I got the chicken katsu don and it was pretty decently portioned. They also had a variety of sauces…read moreto try which is awesome since now I want to take most of them home with me. The seating was a bit hars to find but I went during the busiest time on a Saturday. My partner got the strawberry matcha and she really liked it. I felt it was strong on the matcha which some people may like. The decor was also super nice. It's crazy that they have a sky light in a commercial building it's great and very cozy vibes. 10/10 would recommend

    Hands down my fav Japanese market in Boston!! Feels like you're transported back to Japan, with all…read morethe good vibes and good food. There's so many options when it comes to food, hot food or quick food! My favorite are the hand-rolls, ranges from $4-$8, and the strawberry matcha latte, perfect flavor and sweetness. The onigiris in the fridge are fantastic, as low as $2 and is amazing to eat later, but there are fresh made ones for about $4 each. They also have the infamous egg sandos, for quick grabs! I need to try the curry katsu next time because I see so many people ordering those. Sometimes they have food demonstrations from Japan and they are always so nice! It's fun in here, but finding a seat could be difficult during lunch hour, but people tend to come and go, so it's worth the wait.

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    Bazaar On Cambridge - Imported salami from who knows where!? We got some!

    Bazaar On Cambridge

    4.1(117 reviews)
    2.6 miAllston/Brighton
    $$

    I love this place. It's been unlike most grocery stores in Boston as I feel that I have access to a…read morewhole lot more variety that what I'd see otherwise. It's clean, colorful, has that small market feel yet packed full with lots of items. You enter and there's a good selection of fruit, produce, cheeses from Europe, meats, caviar, fish, and lots more. Plus, they have a legit baked goods section with tasty treats and fantastic bread. The prices are pretty reasonable and I like supporting local business. Their beer selection is also great which I'm surprised they have beers most don't even carry.

    I have been coming here for the last 18 years. Grew up in this store. They have a lot of good…read moreRussian food. Staff are great, all Russian. It seems small from the outside but is huge inside. I usually come here for Eastern-European dairy and deli products (Dadu ice cream + cirok, Kefir, Kielbasa, etc...) and russian candy/snacks. Love their Mors juice, this one is a hit here. Can't go wrong with sushki. The only thing is sometimes the produce, deli meats, and dairy products are not the freshest- just make sure to double check them before eating. They also have a lot of Russian premade dishes available for purchase. Some are okay like the olivee salad & vinaigrette salad, but I have had better meat blini, they are soggy & tasteless. It's just so nostalgic.

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    Kok Wa Co

    Kok Wa Co

    4.0(2 reviews)
    2.7 miChinatown
    $$$

    Great place if you are looking for traditional Chinese herbal medicine. The store itself feels…read morecluttered due to its size but is still organized and actually smells really nice. The woman working there did speak some English but you will have an easier time if you are/come with a Cantonese speaker. I only bought some cough drops but the prices in general seem pretty affordable. Would come back.

    While walking around Boston's Chinatown, I stumbled upon a small store located a basement hidden…read morebelow the many fabulous restaurants that most people come to Chinatown for. I lucky spotted a door open at the bottom of a long set of stairs. To my surprise there were people hustling and bustling below. I also saw a bunch of boxes and decided to take a quick closer peek at what was going on below street level. I ventured down a few steps and to my surprise saw a full blown old fashion Asian Apothecary store complete with an older woman behind a counter mixing multiple herbs and dried roots and wrapping them in brown paper. The store was impressive with the high quality of the Apothecary here, from ginseng roots and extracts to 50 lb bags of miscellaneous dried mushrooms to lotus flowers etc. I purchased some Korean Ginseng Tea at a very reasonable price. This is a great find, next time I will inquire if they have any Goji Berry products or Lingzhi Mushrooms which are somewhat difficult finds. I give Kok Wa Co a Solid 4 Stars. I may have gone up to 5 if I could have communicated with them.

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