Located in the bustling main street of Alhambra, I've unfortunately missed the chance to go here…read moresince until recently, so I'm glad I was able to catch them when they were open. I could have sworn that they used to have more limited hours, but either way, it's a solid European market. Aside from being a market, I think they also do shipping services to Europe too if you have friends or family there. Sizeable market with lots of snacks, sweets, dried goods, some ice cream, frozen food, drinks, alcohol, cooking and baking goods, and much more. You can easily spend a good amount of time perusing the wide variety of food that they have here. Great place to get tinned fish, chocolates, or crackers and cookies or candies if you're trying to find a quick gift. My boyfriend got some alcohol and some canned goods here. I got some caramel vanilla ice cream. Reminded me of the drumstick ice cream, but creamier and less "heavy" tasting if that makes sense. A juxtaposition, I'm sure. Shop had customers come in and out the entire time, but it was never super busy. Worker was on the phone I think with other customers, but was friendly either way. Ambiance was casual, a bit aged, not super fancy, but does the job.

Hamilton European Market is a great spot for finding imported goods and unique European products…read moreyou don't normally see in big grocery stores. The selection is solid, the prices are fair, and the staff is generally friendly and helpful. I always enjoy browsing here and usually walk out with something new to try. I'm giving it four stars instead of five because a few times they've closed about half an hour earlier than the posted closing time, which can be inconvenient, and I've occasionally come across items that were past their expiration date. Aside from those issues, it's still a wonderful neighborhood market and definitely worth visiting.

My Mom and I came here to peruse around with no intention to actually buy. They have a vast amount…read moreof different dry meat, seafood, and fruit snacks. They are stored in big plastic clear bins. They also sell teas and other miscellaneous items. Price is by the pound depending on item. Some of the items may be $30+ per pound. Keep that in mind. I love their dry squid and pork jerky which are my go-tos. When I used to eat beef, I would get their beef jerky... so good! Anyway, I ended up getting a quarter pound of pork jerky. The lady who helped us was very friendly. However, when she was grabbing the pork jerky, I noticed she grabbed from the lower right corner instead of in the middle of the bin. Afterwards, I wondered if the older batch was at the corner and newer batch was everywhere else LOL. Oh well, I'll have to tell them where to grab the goods from next time. As I was paying, they offered my Mom and I a small cup of tea that tasted like dates. It was delightful. Thank you for the tea. All in all, it was a very short visit. If you know what you want, just tell them what you want and how much (btw, it's not self-service, they will get and bag the items for you), pay, and go. Easy peasy!

2.9 stars I've been…read moregoing to Vua Kho Bo's many different locations on and off my entire life and, for me, it's the longest love/hate relationship I've ever had. They're known for their Asian jerkys, preserved fruits, and spices. They're also one of the few niche purveyors of these types of goods in SoCal, which means they pretty much dominate the field. What I love about them are the variety of jerkies they have - beef, pork, chicken, squid, shrimp, and fish. Their baby crabs and small fileted fish are fried to hard, crunchy perfection and coated in some addicting sweet sauce. And all the spiced jerkies are masterfully prepared with spices and fruit juices. They have wet and dry varieties with Chinese and Vietnamese influences. For the vegetarians, they've got seasoned dried mushrooms and tofu at select locations. Off the top of my head, I can't think of any meat or vegetarian jerkies that even come close to what they offer. With that said, I strongly dislike and question some of their business practices and have a few suggestions for others who wish to purchase from them. Rule #1 is to always ask to sample what you're interested in purchasing. When something is or isn't fresh, you'll likely be able to taste it. You can always ask the employees, which ones are the freshest and some will tell you if you're able to communicate in their language. I highly suggest bringing a water bottle with you because it helps to cleanse the pallette between each sample. Rule #2 is to always ask for 1/2 pound first. Wait for them to stuff the bag before deciding whether you want more or less. They will be really happy if you tell them to put more in, but will grumble if you ask them to take out some. This is the business practice I question - why can't they use the scale instead of eyeballing it? Rule #3 due to increasingly unpredictable weather, always try to store in your refrigerator regardless if whether you think it's hot or cold. It helps preserve the products for longer. Rule #4 for bulk orders, insist on asking which ones have just been restocked. If they're rude to you, take your business to another Vua Kho location. The reality is that you want the freshest product possible if you plan on storing it. And, especially if you're out-of-town and can't get refund/exchanges in-person. Rule #5 try to obtain an itemized receipt. It may or may not be available, but if the product goes bad before you even touched it, you can at least make a case for yourself by bringing the food back and speaking to the lady. Also, refunds might be difficult to get if you've eaten it. Rule #6 skip the candy b/c it is expensive. Get it from an Asian grocery store instead. This is all I can think about for now. But this company's food has always been very reliable for me in terms of taste and quality. Also, my Chinese family members always love receiving bags of jerkies as holiday gifts. Very expensive items, but much loved as well. On average, the meats sell for $35/lb wet or $40/lb dry. Highly recommended products: Crunchy Beef, Curry Beef Strips, and Spicy Beef Strips. Fruit juice Beef Strips are recommended for non-spicy people. Also, if you buy more than $100, they might shower you with free samples. MIGHT!

I been here more than 30 years. Family own ; Today I saw the couple owner. Very impressed because I…read morehave not seen them this whole year. These prices are lower because their over head is less to my thought. Thanks for keeping prices cheaper...

I took my mother here on Sunday morning in November. My mother loves to shop here for herbs or…read moreChinese products. We came at 9am and bought a few items and the prices are cheaper here than regular Chinese market. I bought preserve Chinese bean cubes in a jar that I ate since I was a kid. The place is small and enough for a few people to shop there. The staff are nice and helpful if you speak Cantonese. Parking in the back or on the street.

From the street, there is NO visible sign or storefront. It is just a warehouse. There is a small…read morearea where they sell Burmese dried food and frozen fish. Very friendly staff See pics

I am so glad, I found this place. It has some of the food I have missing it since the day I left…read morethe country. So thankful they sell it here

Parking: The store is located in a plaza with a pretty decent sized parking lot. If you're unable…read moreto find parking, there is always plenty of street parking. Lap Cheong/Sausage Flavors: 1) Pork 2) Chicken and Pork 3) Pork and Liver Pork and chicken: If you've never had this it's a juicy sweet and salty sausage with slight notes of rice wine and garlic flavors. When you cook it, it will be nice and crispy up on the outside, but will remain nice and juicy on the inside. Best for fried rice, with eggs, with your sandwich, or whatever you want to use it for. It's very quick and easy to cook. Hours: They open from 9am to 4pm every day except for Wednesday. On Wednesday they open from 9am to 12pm. Overall: I stopped in on the weekend because I couldn't find any lap cheong/sausages for my grandma at my local asian market. Instead of going to another market I decided to go straight to the source. The purchase was quick and easy and the owner was friendly. He even gave us our lap cheong/sausages in a cute Lunar New Year's bag to go. If you have a chance to try I would highly recommend it. PSA - This place is CASH ONLY! They also have online ordering (quangtran.com) if you are interested. If you have any questions or have a large order I would recommend calling ahead. Fun fact: This is a family-owned business, which started in 1950. The business has now been passed down for 3 generations. Side note - Their lap cheong/sausages do contain red dye 40 for anyone sensitive to that ingredient.

A long overdue review. My family has gotten Chinese sausages from here for quite some time now…read more It's so good that I have relatives from Australia who ask for it as a souvenir. I introduced it to my SD friends once and lo and behold, I was asked to buy some for them when I went to visit home. My most recent visit was a pleasant surprise because it came with a fancy lunar new years bag! Perfect gift for family and friends for the new year :) Thanks Nhan and fam!

My family usually comes here to get oysters, mushrooms, and other goods around the holidays and new…read moreyear since the price is pretty good compared to other places. The store is always stocked and organized. They also give out free calendar after you buy some things toward the end of the year.

Pushy is the key word here. I understand the importance of making a sale, but I felt I was being…read morewatched constantly (like some other customers have commented) as if I were planning to shoplift. As soon as I showed interest in an item, the sales lady will try to introduce more items, and usually pricey dried goods like abalone or fish maw or ginseng. When the sales lady realize I was only there to buy one particular product, she will then try to increase the quantity. Now here comes the best part: watch for the rapid change in attitude and friendliness when I "stood firm" and made it clear I was only getting one "cheap" item! Overall, Chung Chou City carries a variety of commonly used Chinese dried goods, but it was super hard to shop in peace when sales people were hovering over my shoulder every second.

I always love that this store has all the authentic Shanghai food and snacks. But ever since the…read moreoriginal boss retired, some things has changed. But earlier today, is January 6, 2026 and we came around noon. And this middle age man who wears glasses who is very rude and no manners at all to us who are the customers. Where did the original boss went? He is so much nicer and give very good service. And with this new boss? Makes this store no Shanghai vibes at all. This store has been around for quite some time now as well.

Happy to find a new additional Shanghainese food I can shop…read more The fish taste just like made with my grandma's recipe. Will go back to try other things in the store. Wish they can carry more stuff from Shanghai, China.

Yuen Fung Sum Yong Trading store is located in the San Gabriel Superstore complex (at the corner of…read moreSan Gabriel and Valley). As you'd suspect, it serves the Chinese-speaking community specializing in Ginseng as well as other "health" items. Ginseng is believed to deliver many benefits as a stimulant, aphrodisiac, or general cure for whatever ails you. Since it only grows in a few places in the world and ... apparently ... has wide variances in quality, Ginseng can range in prices dramatically. Yuen Fung Sum Yong is one of the "cheaper" sellers of Ginseng in the area, but it can still be hundreds of bucks for a small pack of "the good stuff." This store's main offering is Made in America Wisconsin Ginseng; however, wild Ginseng, Bird's Nests, Shark's Fins (allegedly), and other rare Asian medicinal and health foods are available, too. Bring someone who speaks Mandarin to negotiate ... and good luck. There's got to be a price you can both agree is fair. Parking is free for the entire shopping center.

My doctor recommended me to try American ginseng because I get very tired during the day from my…read moresleep problem. So I stumbled to the store with no knowledge about ginseng. The people there are very friendly and taught me a lot about how to prepare the ginseng. They also sell bird nest and other Chinese herbal supplements in the store. I walked out with a box of AAAAA bird nest for my skin.

We were GREETED right away by 3 very friendly and welcoming Indonesian LADIES. They were…read morerecommending all the desserts and home made Indonesian dishes by the door. We were sold and bought at least 5 items to try... Not sure if all the names that we bought but, we got something that looks like empanadas, crackers with peanuts, noodles with meat, green mochi dessert, etc. Everything was delicious!! You can find imported Indonesian snacks, desserts, drinks and MORE!!! AMBIANCE: 10/10 Love the grocery mart vibes!!! I didn't get here in time for the SHU MAI so sad!!!! WE WILL BE BACK!!!

They are MOVING! I went to the old location that are same plaza with Paris baguette but turn out…read morethey move to different location. NOW they're in the Garvey Ave, close to Bake & Che. The store still has lots of variance of Indonesian products. Some fresh Indonesian food as well. The parking lot is small and kinda hard to find a parking spot but glad they are still in business!!