My mom often comes to this market for the reasonable tea prices & Horlick malt powder for mixing in…read moreher ice cream. This small business is packed with narrow aisles of Chinese canned sauces, pickled vegetables, beans, dried tofu, canned fish & so much more.

I occasionally stop in here for my mochiko flour and longevity brand condensed milk. This market…read moreis probably the best one I've found for better pricing for those two items I need. Most of the shops nearby are for fresh produce and I sometimes need these pantry items. It's a clustered shop with items shoved in every open space possible. Some items are even hanging. It appears to be a small shop from the outside but if you walk around the inside loop you'll see all items within view- makes it for a great pay and go place if you know exactly what you need. They have the essential asian pantry items you are looking for. I've been able to find sauces and preserved items. When I'm feeling under the weather, I come here for the pre-packed herbal packages to make soup at home.

I had a sample box from the Little Shop Artisan Box mailed to me via Shikhalamode's blog giveaway…read more I'm a big subscription box fan--in the past I've done Birchbox and Ipsy for monthly makeup packages mailed to my door. I like the convenience of having things sent directly to my house and it's like Christmas every month! For the Little Artisan Box, I like how there are different levels of subscriptions: 1) Monthly, 3 Months, 6 Months, 1 Year 2) Small or Large Boxes (approx. $25 or $50 per box) This makes it easy to customize how long you want to commit to this program and flexible with your budget. Other perks: + Local food + Seasonal flavors + Beautiful packaging I got a few goodies from local Oakland eateries (including Oaktown Jerk and Chunky Pig) in the Oaktown Pride sample box. I would definitely consider getting a subscription for a foodie friend's birthday and/or Christmas.

Little Shop Artisan Box is an amalgamator of artisan foodie items....got this info checking out the…read morewebsite. these items are usually found at popups/farmers markets/forgae sf events. food groups: -cured meats -pickled pleasures -jams & jellies -confections -spreads -teas & coffee drill: selling selected items months via subscription: 3 items (20ish +shipping), 5 items (40ish + ahipping) locale: swan's popup.(3/23) item purchased separate: jade bao zhong, sky tea, 14.2 g (5)organic oolong loose teaf -tea tasted pretty strong, kind of harsh -probably didn't follow directions on waiting for water to boil into bubbles -forgot to upgrade to x-ray vision to see thru aluminum boiling pot so i could see the tiny bubbles.

They have the best plain fun in rolled form and flat or sliced. Prices are reasonable too!read more

My mom gets the frozen wonton from here. Really good! It's good to find out where her hot spots…read moreare for goodies because I have driven by this place all the time and would not have known to come in here

It's like Iron Chef every week! You get massive loads of in season Frog Hollow Farm's "legendary…read morefruit, organically grown" as well as unusual and diverse crops from Knoll Farms as part of a bundled CSA (Community Supported Agriculture). It's forced me to try fruits and veg that I would never have considered at the farmers market. Both farms supply Chez Panisse and other top notch restaurants, so you know what you're getting is a good deal. One share is good for a single person or a couple that eats out a couple times a week. If you are vegetarian and cook a lot, the shares are on the small size. The Walnut Creek location is at capacity but this CSA is expanding to serving residents of the Concord, Danville, Lafayette area and Brentwood.

The best jelly I've ever had! When I first heard it had jalapeños in it I was very skeptical about…read morethe taste. Once I put some of the jelly on toast, I was completely shocked! This is THE BEST JELLY I've ever had! I can't get enough from it. Best bet to order is directly from Tess. Call the number listed or email her at tigaler@comcast.net so she can send you it through the mail. Keep up the great work Tess!

I've used Tess's products for customers a couple times and it's really worked well. I just…read morerecently gave a dozen pumpkin bread loaves to a bunch of folks and got a lot of nice e-mails back. Quality 5 stars Taste 5 stars Convenience 4 stars I think that her capacity is a bit limited, so if you have a larger order, you need to plan ahead. Also, her product is in high demand around the holidays, so it was not possible for me to deliver goodies just before Thanksgiving. It's really good stuff, but it requires a bit of planning to get what you need. It took my sons all of about 30 seconds to figure out that if you say Tess's Tickles just right, it sounds like something else...

Their is NO Location they even have it @$afeway a d Target and Kohls…read more It's just a little bar but we'll done. Dark too. Replace your Joy of Almond but also your unhealthy from the Mound. There is no Their location shoppe only, website is down. 3rd start is for product which I've eaten since out in the Bay Area even pre covid. Still new. But no Ocho location.

Yum! I have a love hate relationship with OCHO. I do wish some of the flavors weren't so sweet, but…read moreI know it's a candy bar. My favorites are the coconut and mint, but the dark chocolate peanut butter is hard to resist. The peanut butter and jam are way to easy to eat.

King of Ginseng Co is a little grocery store in Oakland Chinatown that sells various little Chinese…read moreherbal remedies and products. The store has a lot of Chinese herbs and little other things as well. It has business and does it well. Prices are okay for Chinatown. Customer Service is good, the guy that checked us out was nice and spoke to us in Chinese. They even gave us a plastic bag for free, score! 3 stars.

This market is the best! Their prices are sooo reasonable…read more Need just one item like pasta sauce or an avocado or even a tomato and don't feel like going to a big chain store- go here! They have unique foods that some stores don't even carry. The staff is always very welcoming and warming. We love this market!!!

This is, hands-down, the best and most special neighborhood market ever. I've lived near it for…read moremuch of my life, and Sam (plus his wife, and Amy, and Carl's brother whose name I can't recall, and Carl himself who now owns a market in Dublin) has made it the greatest. The pricing is always on par or usually lower than other spots in town. During the pandemic, a beloved clerk there (Kenny, miss you!) told me that a customer had told him they should raise prices on an item, because another market in town was selling it for 30% more or so. Kenny mentioned that to Sam, who firmly said, "no, I'm not raising prices." Our hero. He also stocks things for neighborhood locals if they even mention wanting them. It's the spot for every kid to run into and pick out an ice cream or candy (and maybe tell Amy about their baseball game, she always asks). I went in a few years back after living elsewhere for years, and Sam was so lovely. He also knows my entire family - Mom and Dad go in all the time; Dad is now buying most groceries there; my sister, brother-in-law, and nephews lived in the neighborhood for most of the last years and they travel here weekly now and usually hit up A-1 to get favorites. They have amazing vegetarian and vegan options; the produce is ALWAYS fresh and well-picked (and priced - best price for avocados); the frozen foods are always interesting and tempting; and they have fresh Firebrand bread every day! It's also a really safe space for everyone - kids, adults, all of us. Between the lovely culture he's created, and the insane merchandising skill, and the products... I think Sam might be a magician. Go! You will not be disappointed.