If you're from Hawaii, it's a crack seed store basically. Last time I was here, I totally missed the side where they had li hi mui gummy bears and the gummy worms. I saw they had pickled mangoes in the fridge too. I decided to leave a review since we've frequented this exact location numerous times and I've gained enough experience to leave a review. So first, every time I've come in they speak only Vietnamese. Did not hear anyone speaking English, so make sure you bring a translator. They give samples of items. Some where given when asked but many times they grab something random and hand it to you. There were little to no prices on a lot of items, so I feel like they make up the prices as you go. Also be very careful with the amount you ask for, I feel like I'd ask for 1/2# but they go over and then still charge you instead of trying to fix the amount. But I guess it's ok since we can't get any of these seeds in Maui. But still, if someone asks for 1/2#, be accurate about it. Since there's no prices and no receipt given, you can't really be sure of the amount you pay. We got a bunch of seeds and rice crackers, price came out to about $70. Then when we got back to the hotel, noticed we were missing the squid. We tried to rummage around for the receipt to make sure we weren't charged for it but couldn't find anything. Oh well, hopefully we weren't charged.. The positive, they do ship their items to Maui. I think shipping started at $10/#. They also have TONS of locations, so if this one isn't nice, try another. lol. read more

Please be careful upon ordering from this store because the ladies that manage this location all seem to work and cover for one another. When you request for a pound of a certain dry good in containers they like to add in a little extra. After you requested for several different type of dry goods and they weigh the packages you'll notice immediately they added more than a little to each package and you're paying much more then you expected. We purchased like 8 different type of dry fruits asking for 2 pounds but to separate the 2 pounds into a pound each into separate bags. Because we were giving some as gifts. After the package were weighed we quickly noticed every package was much more than a pound and they didn't want to remove the excess to create the exact weight. When you ask them to make the corrections they make you feel like you're in the wrong, when you're trying to support their business. Upon paying and leaving the store a young and older Asian couple walking past us who seen the 2 bags full of goodies mentioned to us that the store isn't all hyped up to be. When I asked what they thought of this location they said they purchased items themselves about a year ago and told us the staff will pull a fast one on you if you're not paying attention. So always make sure if you ask for a pound that you're paying for a pound because the staff will indeed pull a fast one on you. Never support a business that will cheat you in the end! My purchase was my first time visit to this location but will never return again. Please be warned.. read more

Vua Kho Bo - One of many dry fruits purchased - Imported Food Near Me - Westminster, California

Horrible customer service between the employees and the store owner. I went in looking for beef jerky's. As a store courtesy they offer you to try as many beef jerky samples as you wish. So I did. After I didn't liked how most of the tastes were they told me that if I'm not buying anything then I should get out. WTF?!?!? The Asian ladies yelling: "IF YOU ARE NOT BUYING. YOU GET OUT!!!' Really?! Okay, I'II leave. I'll make sure nobody I know whose business are in Westminster will not buy anything from YOU. read more

Never buy from this place, all lies. The jerky is not fresh. They let you try the fresh one and end up giving you stuff about to be expired. And when I go into tell the manager, she said I cannot exchange because I already open the bag. What a BS. read more

These Vietnamese ladies need to stop thinking that they're slick because not only the stuff is expensive, they try to sell you what you didn't buy. I got the big pieces of kho bo and they scooped so much crumbs of kho bo in it. I'm not buying crumbs here and this costs $30/lbs. Highly suggest everyone to watch them grabbing the stuff and check the bag before you pay read more

Vua Kho Bo - Imported Food Near Me - Westminster, California

I agree with everyone's review. 1. No matter the weight you asked for they will always add more to overcharge you. Ask for half of what you want to get the weight that you're looking for. 2. They don't really speak English, so you have no clue what they're saying. 3. You're not able to pack your own items they pack it for you so you have no control. I had to stop her multiple times and said that I'd only needed half a pound. 4. Keep an eye on everything and make sure they're charging you correctly. read more

I agree with everyone else. They try to fill up your bag and overcharge you ! I went there with my parents, upon checkout they have some bracelets on display and i wasnt aware but my mom and I were looking and i dont know if they thought she was stealing something but she did not i actually bought one but they do tend to give dirty looks and after we left my mom said they were rude to her if i wouldve known i wouldnt have let her buy anything from them. Never going there again. read more

One star. Horrible. Unethical. Old and stale inventory. I wish I could give 0 stars. I went into the shop and asked for 1/4 pound of three different items. The lady understood exactly what I requested. One other worker also confirmed that I asked for 1/4 pound of each - Beef jerky, longan, candied ginger. When I went to pay for my order the jerky was 1.68 lbs, (6x more than what I asked for), the longan was 1.85 lbs, (7-8x more than what I asked for), and the ginger was 0.6 lbs (almost 3x of what I asked for). I immediately asked that the extra inventory that the staff tried to sneak into my bags be removed. This was like 8x more than I asked for. I almost walked out in disgust. I wish I had. When I got home, I noticed that the items were old and stale. Unfair and unethical business practices. Old and stale inventory. AVOID this place! Store grade: F read more

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Scammers!!! Warning: They intentionally double/triple the amount of products you asked for !!! I was there a week ago for beef jerky & ô mai. I planned to spent $200 to $300 but when I got to the counter, they gave me the bill (not itemized) for $715 !!! I do not live here so I never thought a big store could be so unethical. Never again I will go back to Vua Khô Bò at Bolsa Ave!!!!! read more

***WARNING: DO NOT BUY FROM HERE.****Scammed. Most of these dried fruits were listed at $12/lb, but when they ring you up it shows $33 per lb. There were 2 Vietnamese women who act very welcoming and serve you tea along with alot of samples to make feel like you have to buy from them. They kept on giving me samples and placed in my hand to try. I purchased a bag of fruits, but they charged me 3x the list price for it. I didn't even realize it because they just ask you for you card without showing you the amount. They also refused my refund. Very very dishonest business. read more

My aunt, dad, and I got carried away and ended up spending way more than we had intended. Without realizing it, we spent almost $400 in beef jerky, dried squid, and tea! The beef jerky, dried squid, and other dried/preserved items are stored in barrels and sold by the pound. The beef jerky we bought ranged from $26-$32 per pound, and the dried squid were $26-$28 per pound. The sales ladies were really good at letting you try a sample of everything so you get sucked in. We made the mistake of going there on an empty stomach before lunch, so everything tasted great and we wanted it all! What we discovered a little too late was, if you said you wanted a half pound, you ended up with a pound. If you wanted a pound, you ended up with 2 pounds. They basically doubled the weight of everything we selected, so we ended up spending double what we had intended. I didn't mind this time around, since my aunt was visiting from Philadelphia and they don't have this store there. Under normal circumstances I would have them take out half because it was double what we wanted, but I let it slide because it was for my aunt. Very sneaky, so just be mindful when you go there! I have never spent this much on beef jerky! read more

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Scammers. They act like they don't understand what you're saying and give you double or more than what you actually wanted. Happened to me and my friend who purchased. Prices are lower than the location in phuc loc tho. read more

The beef jerky was good. Some of them were quite interesting. When weighing the stuffs, pay attention to the scale...the bag should be 0g. The checkout lady had the weight of the bag (even though not much) which slightly shorted the beef jerky's weight. Every ounce of the goody should be counted :). read more

This appears to be a chain; however, I always end up visiting this location in Little Saigon. They offer samples of their per pound products and complimentary cold/hot tea so you can see which flavors you like. Upon entering, someone will attend to you to offer you samples and assist with packaging. If you plan to purchase more than one thing and there is more than one customer; I recommend you make sure that you get your own basket for items. Otherwise your order might get mixed with others. I think they can speak some English, but it's definitely easier if you can speak another language (e.g. Cantonese, Mandarin, Vietnamese, etc.). Every time I have visited this location though, they have definitely been nice although sometimes you may feel a little rushed if there are other customers. It can feel very fast paced. If it's your first time, I recommend buying their beef jerky (recommend Kho Bo Cay = BBQ Beef Jerky OR Kho Bo Dac Biet = beef, salt, chili), dried seafood (squid is a good choice) and/or wrapped candy fruits (recommend dates). All of it is by the pound. They have a promotion of buy 5 pounds, get free half pound. For 10 pounds, you can get a free pound. Since they eyeball by the pound items initially then you will probably get more than you asked for. If you want to be exact, then be clear if you want less during the weighing process. If you end up ordering a lot of different items and can't identify the items by sight alone, I recommend you ask them to label items as you order them. Otherwise it's definitely confusing when you are gifting/eating items. They usually heat seal items the bags, but it was a bit chaotic during one of my visits so a couple of my bags weren't sealed properly. I recommend just zipping them all up to be on the safe side. They also sell tea and other items, but jerky was the main goal for me! Nearby parking is limited, but there are spaces farther out. read more

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This store is fck horrible service. Just got ripped off. I bought the dried beef which is half pound only and half pound of dried chicken total 60$ but the old lady tell me 1 pound of dried beef is 32$ That nonsense for the price. Not gonna come back for this store anymore. read more

If I can give 1 star I would due to being dishonest and crass service. If you ask for a 1 lb you're getting 2+ and the scale is not right. It's disorganized chaos in there and I have no idea what they are saying when I got one helping me to sample and another bagging for me. Before you know it you're walking out $100 worth of snacks. read more

Vua Kho Bo - a variety of snacks - Imported Food Near Me - Westminster, California

This is a very conflicting review I'm writing, because their goodies are good, but the service ladies and business etiquette are pretty crazy! If you are a Yelper, then do read all the reviews before coming here so you can be armed with some cautions! I feel that at ANY Vietnamese by pounds business, you really gotta watch them like hawks when they weight and grab your goodies! My personal experience, I asked for 4 1/2 pounds cha bong (shredded dried pork), and I made sure I tailed the lady who packed the bags for me when she packed it until she weighted it. I also got some 1/4 pounds dried squid. The beef jerky, squids, cha bong are so good, but you really gotta watch everything they are doing. AND, DON'T be intimidated by the staff or owner. Tell them to BACK OFF and just browse the store on your own time, don't feel rushed, that's their tricks! They will offer to do everything for you as good customer service, REFUSE IT UNLESS YOU'RE WILLING TO PAY FOR DOUBLE OF WHAT YOU WANT! lol Stand your ground, be tough and strong, eyes on your goodies at all times, watch when they weight, TELL them to take out if it's over, they CAN do that before they seal it, TELL THEM! GOOD LUCK!!! read more

My Aunt went in today to buy 2 lbs ( Kho bo, gang and each lb is less than $40) and came out with $169 so I called the store to find out not only they gave her extra weights + over charged her extra 3 items of $55 that she didn't have... . I want to support Asian business but, I am so disappointed ( even tho the lady did give me back the $55) and probably won't come back here again. read more

Vua Kho Bo - Imported Food Near Me - Westminster, California

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The beef jerky here - especially the fruit flavored non-spicy one - is amazing. And a popular request for gifts for relatives that live out of state. But just like everyone else has mentioned - the sales tactics is dishonest and unethical. I wasn't born yesterday. And luckily, my Vietnamese is strong enough (despite not looking like I could speak the language) to firmly state that I only want a certain amount of jerky in each bag. I think it's the fact that I caught the sales associates off guard when I allowed them to bad mouth me to each other in Vietnamese before I responded (in Viet) that I understood they said. Now in any other time and place, if I didn't have to get multiple 1 lb. bags of these delicious beef jerky, I would've just walked out - but since it was a special request, and since my out-of-state relatives have been "deprived" without this specific brand of jerky since COVID started, I just held my ground and politely asked them if they could continue to fill the remaining bags up to 1lb. each, without bad mouthing their customer. The embarrassed clerk asked if a little weight over the 1lb was okay - and I replied "a little is a few ounces, not another pound. If it's a whole 'another pound, replace the giant piece with a smaller one, or find someone else here that knows how to properly use the scale." Yup. Bitch-mode activated. If they weren't talking behind my back earlier I would've been more polite. What kind of retail establishment thinks it's acceptable to talk about their customers this way? Now I get that realistically, it's unlikely that they'll be able to get each bag to weigh exactly 1 pound - but a little over is understandable. You have to be firm with what you're asking for. Since they are handling the snacks using tongs and gloves, they CAN take snacks back if your bag ends up more than you requested. All five of my 1lb. bags weighed a total of 5.22 lbs. I'm sure it would've been several pounds heavier if I hadn't spoken up earlier. The snacks and selection is five stars. The service (if you can even call it that) - is less than 1 stars. Parking is relatively ample unless you come here on the weekend. read more

TOTAL SCAM!!! They would give you extra of what you ask for then seal and charge you before you can realize you got scammed

The owner of this location Chi Van is outstanding, super friendly and outgoing. There are tons of inventory and the selection is broad and delicious. Price is competitive to local stores who sell similar things, they're very generous in giving samples for you to purchase product, can feel a little pushy and overwhelming but that's typical Vietnamese vendor style. Highly recommend and they'll ship here to anywhere of your choosing! read more

1 star for the initial experience. 1 more star for the course correction after the initial experience. READ BEFORE YOU VISIT THIS CHAIN: Initially, we made it very clear that we wanted 1lb of each respective item. The salesperson eyeballs everything and only when it comes to the "free" gift they give you after 5lb or 10lb purchase, they'll eyeball it correctly. After each bag turned out to be closer to 1.8-2 lbs, we checked out at a shocking $470. The checkout process is very quick so they know what they're doing in not allowing you to check or double check the weight you told them. And after checking out and walking out the store, we went online to check the reviews and weren't the only ones that feel victim to this shady business practice. We went in to ask either 1) They give us the correct weight and refund us the difference or 2) Refund us for the whole purchase. They were happy to comply with the first option. And we were able to get the first order fully refunded and purchased the correct initial amount in weight we asked for, which turn out to be $170, a difference of $300! This experience left a poor taste in regards to Vua Kho Bo. And although their products are good quality and taste good. I don't know if it's worth the hassle of dealing with poor business etiquette. Be aware when doing business with Vua Kho Bo, check, double check, and triple check as you checkout. read more

We asked if they can do 1/2 lb and they ended up giving us 2 lb. When we asked them to take some out because it was too much, they got mad and said they already weight and sealed the bags. Over priced and the staff will cheat you. Do not recommend. read more

I'm 100% sure I've written a review for this dry goods spot in Little Saigon before because I literally bought green tea from them last year for my dad. Well once again, I went in to buy the same 777 green tea for my dad and this year the same box of tea went up by $9. Yay, for inflation. The ladies are nice but buyer beware. Luckily, I've only had to buy tea here as I don't shop very often in this area due to distance. Having seen some of the reviews, definitely watch for shady dealings if you are buying dried goods by weight. I speak Vietnamese so I've gotten good service. With my box of tea, she threw in a free bottle of cold green tea. I haven't tried it yet, but it was a nice gesture. read more

If I could give 0 I would, I bought 5 different things, 1 lb for each, and end up more than 10 lbs for all, when I asked it not look like 1 lb, she said, it just 1.5lbs. Liar and try to rip off everyone. DON'T BUY HERE. DO NOT BUY... read more

they scam you, I told them to get the amount beef I want but they said they gonna get a little more than that, I agreed because I thought they just gonna get me a lilttle more and charged me with double price, this is not a business yall they are liar read more

unbelievable,, never go back to this place either the lady deaf,or can't understand English and Vietnamese. I said 1 pound, keep repeated and repeated. very annoying read more

Be careful of the sales tactics in this store. I went in, was invited to try some samples, then asked to buy half lbs of a few different types of beef jerky. She packed some in the bags for me and some other types she said the cashier would get it for me from the back since it's fresher. Turns out she packed a lb in each bag and the prepacked ones in the back were a lb each. I told her I had only wanted a half lb of each and she said she already packed it and to please just buy it. My husband was buying the spicy tamarind and told her how much to pack. She told the cashier to just ring up a certain price when it's actually sold by weight. I insisted they weigh it and turned out to be way less than the price she wanted the cashier to ring in. I'm not sure how this store has stayed in business for so long. read more

**KHÔNG MUA TỪ ĐỊA ĐIỂM NÀY** Xin lưu ý rằng bạn không nên mua bất cứ thứ gì từ địa điểm cụ thể này. Tôi yêu cầu nửa pound gồm ba loại thịt khô khác nhau, nhưng khi tôi đến quầy tính tiền, nhân viên thu ngân tính cho tôi một pound mỗi loại. Các nhân viên tại địa điểm này sẽ cung cấp cho bạn nhiều hơn những gì bạn yêu cầu và tính phí quá cao cho bạn khi đăng ký. **DO NOT BUY FROM THIS LOCATION** Please note that you should not buy anything from this particular location. I ordered half a pound of three different types of jerky, but when I got to the register, the cashier charged me one pound of each. The staff at this location will give you more than you asked for and overcharge you. read more

The lady gets you with the samples!!! This is similar to the "crack seed" stores you see in Hawaii. They make a array of different types of "candies" and beef jerky. I love the candied ginger, Japanese style dried plum, and beef jerky. My mom ended up getting tons of stuff (again they sucker you in with the samples). I think she ended up buying some type of tea too. Also they sell thing based on the weight. Like other reviews mentioned make sure they are weighting the proper amounts for your order. The day we went she properly measured out correctly. I think the lady could tell me and my sister would block my mom from buying too much. Lol Also they ship. So if you go home and want more we saw them packing up flat rate packages. read more

Please beware of their business practice here. When they ask you how many pounds you want, you have to decide and ask them to pack right away. My wife told them 1 pound but they put it 2 pounds anyway. Because it's so crowded that you won't aware until you buy it and walk out. Be extremely alert when you want to buy something from this store. Hãy cẩn thận khi mua đồ chỗ này. Họ rất gian lận và là đỉ của đồng tiền read more

STAY AWAY FROM THIS BUSINESS at all costs!! I came to buy some coconut candies (mứt dừa) for my sister as a present yesterday at Phuoc Loc Tho's Flower Festival 2024 (in front of PLT mall). Firstly, the salespeople were overly aggressive, not giving me enough time to decide on a purchase. Secondly, he kept pushing me to buy more, even though I told him I only wanted 1 lb of each flavor (so the total was supposed to be 2 lbs-ish). However, during checkout, the bags weighed over 4 lbs and they quickly sealed the bags without letting me say a word. I was basically forced to buy a total of 4 lbs, which doubled the amount from what I had originally requested. I was gonna say something but you know I was wandering around the festival and having fun with my friends so I just paid and left. But WTF was that!?? This is my 2nd time here and as I was wandering around the festival, I decided to give them a second chance but I always end up purchasing more than intended because they Intentionally put more than you asked for. I do NOT recommend supporting this business due to its dishonest practices. I will NEVER come back!! Please follow what other people's reviews said, be tough and keep your eyes on your foods at all times, be sure to observe closely during weighing, and tell them to take out if it's overweight before they seal it. Làm ăn gian giối. Luôn ép khách hàng mua nhiêu hon số luợng họ mong muôn. Sẽ ko bao giờ quay lại!!!!! read more

This place is a joke. These old Vietnamese ladies working at this place are mean and try to trick you in buying more pounds then you need. I told her that I want exactly a half pound and she literally asked me in Vietnamese who is gonna to eat and who is gonna to watch. lol Absolutely rude. I would never buy here anything again. Absolutely worst customer service. I was very firm with my half pound or 1/4 pound. They all acted mad. Haha. I had my fun. For a moment I was thinking just to leave and end up not buying anything but I didn't let them cheat on me. So I was happy to get exactly what I wanted. Ridiculous customer service. read more

Fck service, I told them I just need 1 pound of banana candy but them make 2 pound ?????

Plenty of jerky available you ask they have, fresh snacks and clean. Service was very attentive and helpful, it's located in a grocery very clean and open shop and bright. read more

GREAT PLACE! Very organized and well trained salespersons to CHEAT customers! First you get greeted with nice and polite service, next you get sliced to pieces.... Dishonesty at its finest. Please stay away! Avoid, avoid, avoid. (Location I went to is in T&K center) read more

I would agree with many of the negative reviews about this store. My family came in together and all the sellers were so pushy and my aunt didn't have enough time to think on what she should buy. At the end, while checking out, I saw the one of the ladies did a trick and she thought none saw that. She put her finger on the scale and made the bags heavier than they were. $20-30 was what this store might trick on each customer with their low class way. But they lost trust from a lot of customers from now on, including my family and I. If you still want to enjoy these kinds of snacks and beef jerks, please go to other Vua Kho Bo stores, not the one inside Phước Lộc Thọ plaza. You'll end of paying a lot more than what you chose to buy. Sorry you will be tricked like us. read more

Vua Kho Bo - Imported Food Near Me - Westminster, California

Staffs are nice here, always help and ask what I need during my visit. Highly recommended

I've been here twice this week and I have to admit, I love this place! Great service and great beef jerky.

If I could give this place 0 stars, I would. It's not about the money, it's about their dishonesty. I asked for 2 lbs of mix and match kho bo and they added an extra pound without asking me. They said they couldn't remove the price or put any back, so I was forced to pay for 3 pounds, when I only needed 2 for some gifts I was planning on giving. I wanted 2 pounds at $29/lb each, which should be around $60 before tax, but instead was charged 88$ with no other options. They did not feel bad or apologize for adding more and tried playing off that it wasn't much more, saying "it's just a little bit more". How is "just a little bit more" nearly $30 more than what I wanted to pay? Go elsewhere or make your own kho bo at home because this place has no shame and doesn't care about the customer. read more