I've been living in the northwest 290 area for more than 20 years now. My husband is from Southeast Asia, and he loves to eat typical Asian food every now and then. We used to have to go out of our way to find Asian goodies, like sticky rice, or green papayas to make the Laos famous papaya salad. Now we find everything we need at Saigon Asian Market on 529. When we first saw the name of this place, we were very excited to come see what was inside. To our surprise, we discovered not only groceries but also freshly prepared cooked meals and delicious Vietnamese desserts.
As soon as you walk in, you can smell the delicious spices and the aroma of the fresh soups and different hot dishes they serve. Every time I come by the store; I usually go for a few things but always end up getting way more than I went in for. They have fresh spring rolls, Vietnamese desserts such as banana tapioca pudding, fruit cocktails with different toppings such as leechee jelly, and also, the 3-color dessert that's made of 3 layers like red beans, yellow mung beans and green jelly. They also have a large produce section where you can find bok choy, Napa cabbage and Chinese broccoli to name a few. They have tons of canned goods and all kinds of spice sauces or condiments like soy sauce, sriracha sauce and hoisin sauce. If you are craving fresh coconut water, you can also find it here as they have fresh coconuts.
The owners of this place are extremely friendly. When I come here and they are out of spring rolls they immediately tell me to wait five minutes, and they make fresh spring rolls for me. I really enjoy shopping here. The place is very clean; it smells delicious and the prices are very affordable. They have everything we need from noodle soups to rice paper wrappers so we can make our own fresh spring rolls at home. Also, they have some tables and chairs, so you can sit there and eat their cooked food.
As I mentioned before, we used to drive quiet far to buy Asian groceries, to China town on Bellaire, H-Mart in Katy or 99 ranch market on I-10. Having Saigon Asian market near us has made our lives so much easier. It's so convenient because we can make a quick trip without having to drive far from home. Even when we just crave a few spring rolls for lunch, it's nice to be able to stop by and grab some. The parking lot is also a big plus as it's very spacious and I never struggle to find a parking spot.
Since Saigon Asian Market opened near us, it's become a part of our daily routine. Its convenience has made life simpler, whether we need groceries for dinner or just grab prepared food during lunch, it's only a short drive away. Having a place like that close to home really makes a difference. I really hope they keep up the good work and stay in business for a long time. read more