Lee Lee International Market feels less like a grocery store and more like a love letter to the…read moreworld. In the West Valley, where the desert stretches toward the horizon, this place opens its doors and somehow makes the earth feel smaller. You walk in for a few ingredients and leave having wandered through a dozen countries without ever needing a passport. The abundance is almost overwhelming in the best possible way. An entire aisle devoted to noodles, shelves lined with teas that carry centuries of tradition, an eclectic produce section where purple sweet potatoes rest beside Asian pears, pandan leaves perfume the air, and every basket seems to hold a new story waiting to be cooked. Some of my favorite treasures are the bun bò Huế noodles, the purple sweet potatoes, crisp Asian pears, fresh pandan, and the endless array of fun drinks that always convince me to try something new. Every visit feels like a small adventure. And then there are the little surprises that make this place unforgettable: an incredible pho restaurant tucked inside, a jewelry shop sparkling quietly nearby, and families from every background filling their carts with pieces of home. What I admire most is that places like Lee Lee's do more than sell groceries--they preserve memory. They help grandparents pass recipes to grandchildren. They give immigrants a taste of familiarity. They invite curious people to discover cultures different from their own with open hands and open hearts. In a world that can feel increasingly divided, a market like this reminds us that one of the easiest ways to understand another person is to share what they eat, what they drink, and what they gather around the table. I am deeply grateful to have Lee Lee's in the West Valley. It is not just an Asian market. It is a crossroads of cultures, a celebration of tradition, and proof that sometimes the most beautiful journeys begin with a shopping cart.

Very bad news for vegetarians thinking they can come here and buy frozen mock meat products. They…read moredon't have any to sell. I spoke to the customer service guy, and he was politely vague. He said that the last brand didn't sell well and they put everything on sale to clear it out. He gave me an uncertain timeline of two weeks for a restock, but it didn't sound real. I am from out of town, and it's a two hour drive, and I came singularly for the frozen mock meat. I did walk the isles and they do have a lot of items to choose from that you will not find in a typical American supermarket, and I picked up some interesting sauces and condiments I hadn't seen before, which was good. Very, very bad was the bathroom. There was a pool of dirty water on the floor with a mop and pail. The latch on the single sit down stall was broken and I walked in on someone. The sinks are stained and dirty. The smell is bad and overwhelming. They need to clean it and wipe it down and fix the sit down stall latch. All in all, the store has a lot of asian products you will not find in supermarkets, they are comme ci, comme ça! ‍ on frozen mock meat products, and somebody really needs to clean their men's bathroom.

Fresh vegetable and alot of selection . I am Mexican and…read moreabsolutely love Asian food and this my favorite store to get all I need .

The market is nice, big and clean. They have many different kinds of products from different…read morecountries. The employees are nice and friendly.

Love this place!! I come here all the time. Perfect since it's so close to campus; sure helps with…read moregroceries too. The apples are delicious

I have no idea why I procrastinated coming here, because this place just earned a permanent spot on…read moremy list. I stopped in on a very specific mission: ingredients for a ridiculous pozole-pho fusion experiment. I'd already been to one of my usual Asian markets, forgot half of what I needed (because apparently I like making life difficult), and figured I'd give this place a shot. My first thought walking in was, "Oh, this is smaller than I expected." About three minutes later I realized, "No... it's just efficiently packed." The produce section keeps going farther than you think, the shelves are stocked with all the staples I recognize, and then you hit the meat department... and wow. Seafood, pork, lamb, goat, beef bones, organ meats--you name it, they probably have it. If you're looking for something that makes the average grocery store employee say, "We don't carry that," this is probably where you'll find it. I grabbed pho spices, fish sauce (and was genuinely excited to find a vegan fish sauce option!), two pounds of beef bones, and an onion for about $15. Honestly? I expected to spend more. I also stumbled across a Jamaican section, which completely caught me off guard in the best way. I was there with tunnel vision, otherwise I probably would've wandered around for another half hour convincing myself I suddenly needed ingredients for three different cuisines. The checkout was quick, the cashier was friendly, and while the parking lot was surprisingly quiet, don't let that fool you. This isn't one of those giant, chaotic destination markets, feels more like the neighborhood spot where people already know they can find what they need. It is nicely organized which made my quick stop in very easy. I'll definitely be back. Next time I'm giving myself permission to actually browse instead of speed-running my shopping list. Something tells me I'll leave with way more than I came for... and honestly, I'm okay with that.

I come to Carnicería Sepúlveda whenever I'm craving a carne asada fix. Their ranchera is always on…read morepoint well seasoned, flavorful, and consistently delicious. I also really enjoy their fresh salsas; they're the perfect addition to any meal. Service-wise, it's okay. The butcher isn't exactly friendly, but he's not rude either--just kind of neutral. Still, everyone is nice enough, and the quality of the meat keeps me coming back. Overall, a solid spot for great carne asada and fresh salsas.

Prices are ridiculous high. Customers are very rude. The meat was grey instead of red. Was already…read moregoing bad. Workers couldn't even answer our questions yet explain. Did not like the area or store.

So much fun to find so many products that I grew up eating. I was particularly surprised and…read moreexcited to find ice creams like vegan Tortit and Fantasia ice cream cake. A good selection of of parve dairy free chocolates as well as dairy chocolates from Europe, Rifat cookies (Anise flavored Moroccan cookies) and a variety of other vegan cookies by Bakers Tales. Lots of Pereg spices like fenugreek for Yemenite Hilba, Yemenite Hawayej for soup etc. The prices for some products were lower than the prices at a nearby similar market. Definitly highly recommend for people missing food from Israel and those who are looking for vegan/ vegetarian items, Kosher, European food or just looking to try something new. The market is organized, clean and all the expiration dates seemed great. I can't wait to stop by again for some ice-cream and treats next time I pass through Phoenix.

Good kosher market in phoenix If you're looking for a…read morekosher market products from Israel, kosher for Passover that's the place.

I love this market,groceries and restaurants,great store and hot food…read more Shop here,and you will love this market and halal hot food. Very nice people,and very respectful.

I came here tonight with my family for dinner and it was one of the greatest experiences we have…read morehad. The food was absolutely amazing, the beef kebab and hummus were the best I have ever had and our family was blown away. The staff was incredibly gracious, kind and accommodating and we will be making this a weekly spot to continue going. I can't get over how good this was. If anyone from the staff here sees this, thank you!

Yay! I'm so glad they came to Scottsdale…read more Grab yourself some kimbap and a delicious Korean beer, Soju, or if you're not a drinker like me there are lots of tasty, sweet and creamy Korean beverages. I think of this as a Korean Quiktrip. You can grab soup and take it over to the cooking station and add some delicious toppings from the cold case. Oh, and from 9 PM to closing the Korean sushi and musubi are half off. That means you can get a full roll for like three bucks. Buy a couple of them for a late night snack. Waiting for when they get some side dish items .

This is just a small little Korean grocery/convenience store. I like how you do have the option to…read moremake your Ramen on site and that they do have a lot of to go food. I don't live in the area, but my friend lives close by and she was curious if they had any Korean stores so that was the reason why we came by. Overall, the cashier was very friendly pricewise It's a hit miss. some items the price was not that bad. I am not sure if there's any other Korean stories nearby but I would definitely say if you just want some quick snacks or appetizers or something similar. This isn't a bad place to get it even if you want some Ramen.

They literally have a little of everything you can find manga amazing imported Japanese treats…read morecandies and drinks! It's a hidden gem in the valley!

Super nice people working inside, lots of cool stuff with a wide variety of great…read moresnacks/food/drinks. Everything is priced very well, I was actually surprised how cheap stuff was. Definitely check this place out.

Asiana kitchen - Always loved this place for the tofu stew. That's what I always order along with…read morethe cold noodles. Food is always delicious and served fast. Kimchi jiggae tofu stew has the perfect amount of heat and sourness from the kimchi. The cold noodles was perfect on a 110 degree heat day. Very refreshing.

One of my favorite things about my neighborhood is being so close to this market. I regularly shop…read morehere for noodles, rice, seasoning, snacks and produce. The quality is great and so are the prices! You do have to keep an eye on expiration dates sometimes. I love that it allows me to have an international kitchen!