This smaller market a few minutes away from Mr. Chen's has a lot of the snacks and stuff we can never find there. They even have ube flavored treats! Nice to know that I can come here for everything that Mr. Chen's lacks. They even have better customer service here. They definitely packed every item they could into their store. I mean there's so much in here and the space is maybe 1/4 the size of Mr. Chen's. They have a sign in the store that says no pictures... not sure what that's about. Only downside is it's cash only. There's a BoA at the end of the strip mall, but man... would be so much better if they took plastic. read more

My family has been patronizing this business for more than 30 years. On Wednesday, I stopped in with my son and daughter to purchase a few treats and household staples. While reaching down to retrieve another item, I accidentally dropped a bottle of soy sauce, which shattered. I immediately informed the employees, accepted responsibility, and apologized sincerely for the accident. At checkout, I was charged for both the replacement bottle and the broken one. While I understand that accidents can result in a loss for a business, I was genuinely surprised that, after more than three decades of loyal patronage, there was no discretion or consideration extended in what was clearly an unintentional incident. Having spent my entire adult life working in customer service, I understand that businesses are often remembered not for how they handle routine transactions, but for how they respond when something unexpected occurs. A small gesture of goodwill in this situation would have reinforced customer loyalty and reflected an appreciation for a long-standing relationship. Instead, the experience left me feeling undervalued as a customer. As a Black customer, this interaction also contributed to a broader concern I have experienced over the years regarding how Black patrons are sometimes treated in businesses that rely heavily on our community's support. I cannot speak to anyone's intentions, but I can speak to how this experience made me feel. It was especially disheartening that my son and young daughter witnessed what I perceived as a lack of grace and customer appreciation. Unfortunately, this experience has ended a relationship with a business my family has supported for over three decades. For those looking for an alternative, I recommend the newer, larger Asian grocery store farther down University. In my experience, their staff has been welcoming, professional, and customer-focused, creating a shopping environment that encourages repeat business. read more

Great variety, good prices. I can find items here that are no where else. Everything from spices, sauces, fresh veggies. My favorite are the mangoes. Weekends there's a specialty sandwich that needs to be tried not described. read more

I came in today around 430pm and bought 3 menlo wrappers for eggrolls. One packet definitely has been defrost and put back the wrappers are not even defrosting flat like the other two packets I got. Can I come in and exchange it. I live in Sherwood so I'm not able to come tonight. I will call as well in the morning read more

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Nice little Asian store to get items needed. Filipino to Japanese is what I get and they have it all.

Be sure to look at your receipts they add more. Have a chance to cheat. They cheat. Be aware and look at your receipts

I love this store! While much smaller than Mr. Chen's Oriental Supermarket across the street, I find that the selection here is better curated and of better quality. We buy noodles, produce, spices, sauces and soups form here. The customer service is friendly and helpful too. read more

Sam's Oriental Store - Part of the noodle selection - Grocery Near Me - Little Rock, Arkansas

Good place to shop asian foods including Korean foods and snacks Nice sevice I could find almost korean food materials at here read more

They have a pretty big selection, though not of the additive-free versions of things. There's miso and natto and umeboshi and shimeji mushrooms and sembei and lots of teas. 日本人は来るといいでしょう。It's cheaper and bigger than buying things at Mt Fuji, and nearer than making a trip to Dallas. But it smells sooooooooooo so bad. I'm gonna need to wear a mask next time. Also lots of items don't have expiration dates or are unpriced, or are in unlabeled plastic bags. Also it's in a sketchy neighborhood, across from UALR, right next to a pawn shop. read more

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The vegetables and dairy products are very fresh and the store owners are very kind!!

Honestly I just moved here from Los Angeles & was scared about not being able to find any of my favorite Asian ingredients like I did back in la. Found this place off of google & decided to stop by & DAMN I was shocked to find that they carry a lot of the stuff I love so I'm not scared that I'm going to run out of my favorite products no more, I can't wait to come back to this store read more

Great for all Asian cuisine. Done items are sometimes expired but there is so much variety

Packed full of products but the Amazing service more than makes up the it . One of the best places for fresh ingredients and great tips

I use to love this place but I don't go there anymore for certain reasons: He wants check or cash only. No cards. I always pay cash because I don't have a check book. He gets cash only and he charges a percent of tax!!! So he's getting tax percentage & cash only. Must be nice. I've been going here for years. Trust me if I lived in Dallas. I wouldn't be complaining. Another thing. When he checks out. The numbers and items are not clear. They're just a bunch of letters and numbers. For example if you bought meat. It'll say meat. It's not specific: chicken, beef, etc. WATCH YOURSELF when he's checking out. Most of the whole Vietnamese community knows. But still be careful. Every time I go there, there's ways something wrong on my ticket & I have to tell them all the time. It's very frustrating because this place has been here for a very long time and this is reputation. I've got scammed a couple of times already! Be careful and watch when he's checking you out! read more

CASH OR CHECK ONLY! Nice store with great offerings including fresh items, products, condiments, and even sushi grade seafood (!!). Highly recommend for Asian food stuffs but be warned that it's cash or check only. Took us completely by surprise because it's 2018 and you can take a credit card with your damn phone but, hey, it is what it is. read more

Friendly, good quality produce, and if you love sesame balls with sweet bean paste inside, you can find them in the freezer (prepare at home). read more

The best selection and longest in business! Love this Asian market. Always has what I am looking for!!

This place is amazing and I am so glad that I live in Little Rock because I would make the drive if I lived in Conway or Cabot. From the Trung Nguyen coffee to the Kimchi, the noodle bowls, udon noodles, and every type of rice stick. This place is a treasure in our town. Do not buy your soy or fish sauce from Kroger or Wallyworld. Tell them what you typically like to cook and ask them what is the best soy, fish sauce, or sesame oil, etc. For instance, for regular everyday needs, Kikkoman is perfectly fine, but for making an adobo, a much darker soy is better, and for that, I go with Pearl River Bridge. Panda Brand is the best oyster sauce for garlic noodles. They also have woks and traditional plateware. They have fresh produce and they get in live crawfish seasonally. Great place, great people. read more

It's nice having a bigger Asian store in the area. They have a nice selection of Asian groceries, but I hate knowing I'm getting ripped off while I'm buying my essentials. :( If you want to try Sam's Oriental and you'd be lost in an Asian store, I'd recommend their selection of candy and ice cream. Every time I muster up some money to spoil myself, I end up buying some hi-chew or those yummy green melon bars I can't find anything like at Kroger. Sam's is sorta out of my way, but the ice cream/candy always makes the trip worth it. read more

I put 4 stars simply because this is the only "big" asian/korean market in the area. Gotta support my peeps. Selection is really good, price is okay. Frozen section and veggie selection is really good. I wish the hotel had a stove and fridge... read more

This is the only place in Arkansas to get my favorite Vietnamese Coffee Trung Nguyen. When I come to town to visit my family this is normally my first stop. Do yourself a favor and pick up some of this coffee it is amazing. read more

Sam's Oriental Store - a can of coffee - Grocery Near Me - Little Rock, Arkansas

Visit from Dallas, TX to buy Korean market. Small but good price then Dallas MKT.

Nice variety, this is where I am going to start buying my soymilk seeing as how it is cheaper than Wal-Mart.

I really love how they have the exotic fruits from asia here! Very good quality produce. Especially the kobocha pumpkins and sweet potatoes here are amazing. Get your watermelon here and you wont regret it! They also have fresh made kimbap and japchae and bahn mi! Love this place read more

Great selection of Korean and some other items. Cash or check only is a bit annoying.

Just big enough to simply go in and out and grab stuff you need. Lots of selections and varieties of Asian foods. Very good prices.

I love tis store. I've been shopping here for almost three years, I live 3 hours away and come here every 1-2 months. Defenitely worth the drive. They carry not only Korean but also Vietnamese, Filipino, Japanese, Indian, pretty much all the asian ingredients you would want or need. They're prices are great and the owner and his wife and super nice, cool Christian couple! They carry fresh vegetables, frozen foods, dishes, pots & pans, even souvenirs and plants. I recommend you visit just to see it for yourself. read more

I used to stock up on that wet nori stuff, mail myself 6 or 8 jars, whenever I went home to Hawaii. Well they have it here! And Ume. And the delicious, salty furikake-like stuff I put on ochazuke! It's actually cheaper at Sam's than in Hawaii. Then there's the ono cellophane noodle stuff they cook up and have on Saturdays (until they run out). And the scratchy Japanese washcloths. If I could get them to stock Royal Creme Crackers, Guava Jelly and Cherry Li Hing Mui, I wouldn't have to mail myself anything, when I go home. read more

this is amazing and has a lot of stuff we can't find at other stores. Great place u should come here too!

I visited yesterday for the first time to pick up a curry. I can't say I will ever go back, and just cannot give them a good recommendation, for two reasons: 1. A curry package (the exact kind I went looking for) that was marked as $1.00 in two inch high numbers in magic marker was rung up at the register as $3.64. 2. They do not take credit or debit cards. There are other oriental grocery stores in town that enjoy my patronage. This one didn't earn it. read more

I have frequented the store a handful of times with my friend who is of Asian decent. I myself am Caucasian and on several instances I felt as if I were disrespected while visiting the store. My mother and I go to the store because we have celiac disease and can find a good amount of rice products. On our most recent occasion we were looking for mung bean noodles. We tried several times unsuccessfully to get the owner's attention, but he helped every other shopper in the store before finally coming to help us. We asked him about mung bean noodles and he pointed us to the direction of the noodles and followed us down the aisle. He pointed to a package of noodles and told us that they were mung bean noodles. We aren't able to read the packaging and believed him. However after he walked away a nearby shopper approached my mother and told her that he was lying, and that he was trying to sell her sweet potato starch noodles. It is frustrating that all patrons are treated the same. read more

Conveniently located in the university section of Little Rock, Sam's Oriental offers a wide variety of Asian foods st reasonable prices. They also carry CDM coffee which is hard to find. The staff is helpful & friendly. read more

Be careful not to purchase items unless marked with a price. The owner will give Americans one price and Asian Americans a cheaper price. I experienced this first hand. Something should be done about this it is very unfair. read more

Small market but decent prices and good selection. Does not accept credit cards, cash only. Will visit again!

We try to get here once a month awesome selection and great prices I love sat. They have fresh Fish , shrimp and vegis . Dragon fruit yum. If you don't mind the crowds sat. is the best and early morning. read more

I like this place since I was a kid. My family and I go to this place. I know the people who own this place. The place has a variety of asian food to choose from. New products always arrive in the market. Check it out! read more