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    Vua Kho Bo

    1.6 (136 reviews)
    PriceyImported Food
    Closed • 10:30 am - 8:20 pm

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    Vanessa S.

    Great selection of dried vegetables, jerky, and plums, prunes, pickled mangoes, pickled and spiced prunes and olives and so much more! This is our go-to place for getting the dried, salty, spicy, pickled plums/prunes. My grandpa used to love eating these types of snacks and he passed it down to us! We buy a quarter to a third lb bag of some of their selections. I agree with other reviewers, they are expensive and overly-priced. Perhaps due to the fact that it's imported. The staff are not too friendly but if you catch them on a good day, they will lighten up They will also walk around and let you taste some and cut you samples of ones you want to try. I like their 3-flavored tea they serve at the door. I have yet to find a store like this in the bay area that serves a wide array of dried imported food and mostly plums.

    Vicky L.

    I got my cousin to buy me some stuff from here and send it to me since I am in Florida. I am very disappointed! I found a cigarette butt in one of the bags of dried prunes. At first I didn't know what it was but I knew it definitely wasn't a dried prune so I pulled apart one of the ends and sure enough it was a cigarette butt. It makes me wonder what else is in here that is not supposed to be there. I spent about $300 at this store and now I am just going to throw everything in the trash.

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    Kaycie Y.

    *** Try EVERYTHING, but only buy what you like! *** ** Beware of the pushy sales people ** * Be firm with the amount that you want * I like their spicy beef jerky and yes I did get suckered in. I admit it.. The beef jerky costs $22 per lb. Yikes! I also got the dried squid which was also $22 per lb. The selection isn't so bad. They have other selection as well but I came there mainly for their beef jerky. What I DON'T like about the place is that the sales people are very pushy and they put more in the bag than you requested. The moment they feel that you're going to buy something, you'll have a bunch of sales people all over you...

    Sold rotten ones in a bulk!  Big mold on bottom left corner!

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    If you're looking for halal Mediterranean/Egyptian food, this spot is definitely worth checking…read moreout! They have tons of options and are very vegetarian-friendly as well. Everything is made fresh to order, and you can really taste the quality in every dish. I especially loved the grilled meats -- they had that perfect smoky char flavor straight from the grill. The staff were incredibly friendly and took the time to explain the different dishes and the best way to enjoy them. Beef, Kofta & Chicken: Super flavorful and packed with spices, with an amazing grilled/charred flavor. I loved being able to build my own wrap with all the different veggies and sauces! Hawawshi Traditional (Egyptian Meat Pie): Similar to arayes, but even more flavorful and juicy. It comes generously stuffed, and the arugula paired perfectly with it. Chicken Breast Bowl: OMG, the fries were so good! The chicken and fries combo worked perfectly together. The chicken had subtle hints of lime and was served over a creamy mayo-style sauce that tied everything together. Salad: Light, refreshing, and topped with onions, pickled veggies, fruit, and vinaigrette. Overall, it's such a fun and casual place to hang out. There's an outdoor patio with self-serve tea and water, and I loved the cozy lights and tent setup. I'll definitely be back!

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    New India Bazar - Fresh lychee

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    2.5(127 reviews)
    0.7 mi
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    It's nearby and holds freshest produce on certain days. We're regular shoppers so we can ascertain…read morewhat days will have the best produce. I haven't been able to find their complimentary chai anymore. Mithai purchases from here have been a miss in the past so we don't buy sweets from here. Amul and Vadilal brands are easily found in the frozen section. Lines are longest in the evenings with only two cashiers at the counter. Garlic has been a hit or a miss at times. Samosa at the hot snacks section is just okay. I would still continue to get grocery from here because it's fresh and convenient. Bonus points for the best lychee you can find in the Bay Area!

    My bf comes here regularly for vegetables and other grocery items, and the quality of products here…read moreis overall fine. But there is one rare item I am addicted to, the fruiti-o mango nectar, which is tucked away at the corner of the refrigerated section in the store alongside a couple other unique flavors. The mango juice I was particularly looking for was well in stock when we stopped by this past Sunday. It is so yummy, and not too sweet. When we first arrived, the tantalizing aroma of fresh jalebi being fried outside the entrance caught my attention. I didn't even know what it was, but I saw the sign and watched the guy making it, and I wanted some. Like many markets they also cook a range of food here, though I didn't see it happening in the store so I'm not sure where. Unfortunately the scent of food can be smelt throughout the store while shopping, so it's like being in a restaurant where your clothes absorb the strong odors of ethnic dishes, and it will follow you home if you're in there too long... I think since the place was kinda crowded the weekend before xmas, it was a combination of the people and the food actually. But at least they had the juice we wanted, along with veggies we picked up as well. Service was sufficient, and we got outta there before it was too late.

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    4.6(29 reviews)
    2.9 mi•Fox-Ridder Park, North Valley

    I had been looking for aiyu jelly seeds for YEARS and this was the one place that had someone who…read morewas willing to check and supply some after I asked! I wasn't sure if it was a coincidence that they'd get a shipment of the product, but I so appreciated the lady that helped me! We had a bit of a language barrier between us, but I felt really valued as a customer when she looked into the item for me rather than dismiss me. I might regret writing this review because it'll attract others who will buy the product as well, but I think this store should be highlighted and treasured as a Taiwanese goods go-to stop! There were also a bunch of other products around the store which I didn't get a chance to look deeply at, since I happened to stumble upon this store and focused on asking about the seeds. I am excited to try and make some this weekend! Will update if they are seeds or aiyu jelly powder! I also got instant tofu pudding too. 10/10 would recommend anyone interested in Taiwanese specialty goods to stop by! Store is small, but super clean and products are neatly nestled. No cash! Credit cards only :-)

    Little secret hidden gem…read more Get your snacks from the mainland here, all sorts of eastern chinese snacks. Prices are very fair (you have to realize that it is not cheap to get these shipped + tariffs). But the prices are very very honest and fair. Staffs are great and the selection is very decent.

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    4.3(440 reviews)
    7.3 mi
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    Mega is clearly far and away the best Asian market in the Bay area... having said that, I do have…read moresome complaints but will give it the 5 stars it deserves. Let's start with the good, or I should say best. The sashimi here is the best of any Asian market bar none. You could even say better than some Sushi restaurants (I won't name them). Even some of the newer Asian markets like T&T have disgusting sashimi... to the point you can taste the ice bc they hadn't fully defrosted it. The only nit I have is bruh... stop putting the frickin plastic sauce packets right on top of the fish. Why? Why would you do that? Stop it. Come on. Why in the actual F would you do that? Ok, I know this sounds more like complaints but I do really like Mega Mart to be clear. 2 other issues: #1. Dude... what're you guys doing with the panchan? When did you start adding so much sugar and sugaring the F out of the panchan. This is not how it should be. Old Korean grandmas are literally turning in their graves with this sacrilege. Maybe panchan sales are falling, but you can be damn sure I will never buy this again with the amount of sugar you guys add. Like why? Why 50% sugar... seriously, this panchan candy bar nonsense makes no sense! #2. What happened to organic natto? Like bruh. You only had 1 brand left that was organic. Sure I could go to Nijiya and have a choice of 2, but I'm disappointed you guys stopped carrying the only organic natto you had.

    The store is clean and well organized and the checkout woman is so friendly! She greets everyone…read moreand is super kind. I dropped by for my usual mushroom run and decided to peruse the aisles. I was excited to see that they now have a "Vegan Vegetable Mandu" offering in the hot food section. I had to grab both options to test them out : Unlimeat Kimchi Mandoo and Unlimeat Vegetable Mandoo. Each package has 8 pieces and a packet of shoyu. After trying both, the kimchi version won me over a bit more. The other option is lighter in flavor, and I'm a fan of bold and spicy food. Adding the shoyu helps, but I could easily eat all the kimchi ones alone. I'm not sure I'd get them often, but I like having an option in the grab and go section for when I'm short on time and hungry. They also added some Pulmone vegan-friendly microwave dumplings to the frozen section, so I got those too. I noticed some plant-based bulgogi kimbap in the frozen section, but I decided to skip them because I'm iffy about the textures of frozen kimbap. I love when grocery stores have vegan-friendly options! I hope this means they'll start adding more vegan-friendly options in the grab and go hot food section. A tofu and veggie rice bowl would be nice!

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