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.

First time in and I am a fan! It's a market with a deli inside. You take a number for the deli and…read moretheir menu is insane with a bunch of options!! Definitely hard to choose but we settled with Angry Joe and Grandma Gerry. While waiting for our sandwiches to be made, we walked around the market and picked up hot crushed peppers and peanut butter homemade cookies!! Everything tasted delicious and super fresh and service is awesome! You're taken care of asap and the wait is not long for either the deli or the checkout!! Will definitely visit again to try more sandwiches!!

Visitation Rights: Been to this place couple of times…read more Background On Last Visit: Decided to get a quick lunch before heading off to Knotts Berry Farm over the weekend. Credit Cards: They're accepted. Restrooms: There's no restrooms available. Location/Parking: Located next to Denny's. Parking can be found along Huntington Dr. or you can park in the rear. Ambiance/Decor: It's basically an Italian grocery store will with a deli section. Order Of Operations: 1) Get a ticket 2) Wait for your number to be called 3) State your wants and needs, 4) Receive your wants and needs, and head to the register to pay for your stuff. 5) Exit shop and either go home or eat at their communal tables located in the back of the shop in the parking lot. Service: Service is pretty good. They're friendly and informative about their shop. Food comes out at a decent time. Sandwich Of Choice: So far I'v had the Grandpa Joe sandwich, which consists of capocollo, mortadelia, dry salame, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato, sliced pepperoncini and oil dressing. Sandwich is quite quite excellent. The protein and other ingredients tastes fresh. Just a reminder that the cured meats and cheese can be a little salty. Claro's For Thought: I'll definitely come back to try more sandwiches and desserts.

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

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!

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.

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.

The. Sandwich. It's so simple and so delicious!…read moreThere is also a vegetarian version, that uses artichoke hearts. The Italian market is the best. Great bread, pasta, olive oil, meats, cheese and more! Small but very curated. And you gotta love Ross, the Italian owner. He is always there. And you can always ask him for recommendations. So happy this place is in my neighborhood.

First time here. I had to come try it It's what you want…read moremeats cheese Gabagool fogetta bout it This is a great spot to get a good Italian sandwich Not too much just perfect

I really wanted to purchase some dried goods before flying home. I was a little nervous coming here…read moredue to the poor reviews. Well either they're different ladies running the shop or maybe they've improved--we had a very positive experience. We were offered FREE tea samples as soon as we came in. They were happy to let us try anything. We bought 5 lbs of different beefs and they threw in an extra half pound for free. Then they gave us cold green teas, which was much appreciated on that hot day an to help wash down the spices after sampling so many. Good quality beef jerky. My dad approves haha. Would definitely go again for the service and convenience. Updated 9/25/2019: today was a sad day. I went to open a new packet I bought just three weeks ago and it had mold growing. It's not even a month old. I thought beef jerky keeps longer than this.

Beware, they will ALWAYS grab more than what you ask for. I'm sure that's their company policy…read more They're very pushy so I avoid going there. Today I went and asked specifically for half a pound. And she got me almost 1 pound worth. The lady that helped me was really nice. When I asked her to reduce it, she was ok with it. The person at the counter was b*tching about how it's not even that much more with a stink face. Like if this is how you're going to do business, be ready to have no business.

Went to check out this place to see what the hype is. If you are from Taiwan or grew up with…read moretaiwanese snacks, this might be nostalgic little store. It is a small store selling all sorts of snacks and drinks. There are frozen vegetarian items too. A few items are on sale such as potatoe chips. Please see pictures.

This is a small market specialty market located in the same plaza as Daiso and TJMaxx. They carry…read moresome frozen foods, snacks, drinks, and other Asian pantry items. I mostly stop by to browse the snacks and drinks. The prices of some items seem a bit expensive to me but they occasionally have deals and sales going on. Some cool things I've purchase from here: different flavored condensed milks, loose leaf tea bags, and fun flavored chips. If you're looking for Asian snacks or Asian-flavored things, definitely come by to check this place out!

Was in the area and stopped by for a quick lunch. Haven't been in a while but was craving some…read moreFilipino food. They have a small market section where you can grab snacks, sauces, and pantry items, and then a hot food area where they serve ready to eat dishes. I got some pancit, longganisa, and lechon. The pancit was solid, the longganisa was juicy and had that sweet flavor, and the lechon was really good. Moist with super crispy skin. Definitely get the sauce with it, it helps cut through the richness. Also grabbed a turon to finish and it was delicious. Left super full and ready to knock out after. Solid spot if you're in the area and craving Filipino food.

Chaaste Family Market is located at 296 Allen Avenue #3 Pasadena California 91106. It is an…read moreauthentic Filipino family Market. This is a small Market that has a little bit of everything that you're looking for from Southeast Asia. It's like a 7-Eleven, Filipino style. It's fun to look at the various items available here. You will always end up with more than just what you were looking for. I enjoy the cracker nuts, dried mangoes, and specialty dried items. Their selection of items is always changing so I like to look at what's new and on display. I will sometimes ask the front counter what just came in. The Fresh Deli, located up a small incline to the left as you enter the market, is spectacular. The flavor of the food permeates the entrance to the market. They have an incredible selection of fresh made food. It is difficult to make a decision between the different items. I asked for some help from the gentleman behind the counter. I've dealt with Christian, Gabriel and Abraham and all three are knowledgeable and helpful. He was able to explain how some of the food was prepared and the special attention that was given to each individual item. I wanted to limit myself to two items. I decided on the special marinated Beef Caldereta and the Lechon Kawali. On another trip I decided to try the Pork Tochino and the Barbecue Chicken Skewers. I can't tell you how happy I am with the flavors of the food from the deli. Everything was done to perfection. The Chicken skewers were tender and moist with a great barbecue flavor. The Toccino had a nice marinade flavor and was not too sweet. The Lechon was tender and had enough fat to give it a great flavor and texture. I have to admit the Caldereta was my favorite. Great taste, texture, and just the right spices to give it a little kick. The rice and noodles were a perfect accompaniment. All the sauces I was given added to the flavor of all the dishes. At the cash register at the front counter I paid for my items and asked about other items coming in in the near future. I found out that they are not always sure what's going to become available but always looking for something that will make their customers happy. This is truly a family establishment. I found out that everybody there is related. They definitely give exceptional service and quality merchandise, and delicious food. I look forward to coming back and trying many other items both in their market area as well as the Deli.