Wow. I found myself…read morein Arlington Heights, and my buddy suggested this place due to an upcoming trip to Japan in 2027. It's a Japanese market that features an amazing food court (and this is where I spent all my time.) I don't recall the name of the stall I purchased from. But I can tell you it was quick, not expensive and very filling. I had a bowl with beef and noodles; for dessert I hit the matcha dessert stall for some matcha and vanilla ice cream. The whole place meal me feel like I was dining outside the state of Illinois. The service from everyone in the market was very friendly and they even had a sake/soju tasting by the front door (and the vendors allowed you try was much as you wanted.) I highly recommend this spot

If you love Japanese culture, food, and want to visit a neat place and kind of feel like you are…read morevisiting Japan, you need to visit Mitsuwa! Not only is there a food court of different Japanese restaurants to try, there is also a grocery store, bakery, bookstore, and stores that sell ice cream, traditional desserts, as well as crepes and boba tea! My family and I visit here often every year and we like to try the different foods and desserts and then check out the bookstore and grocery store afterwards. My favorite foods so far have been the beef udon soup with a soft boiled egg, shrimp and vegetable tempura, miso soup, and Japanese curry with rice, beef, and vegetables (carrots and potatoes). My son always gets the chicken and beef on a stick and my daughter usually gets a garlic pork dish with white rice but I forget what this dish is called. My husband also enjoys the beef udon soup like I do. I swear that whenever my food is finished, I am legit sad! The crepes are good, there is a variety of boba teas to try, and the ice creams are delicious! Lychee has been my favorite so far but I have yet to try the matcha, red bean, among others! You can get a small sample of different ice cream flavors too, which is nice! I sampled the red bean flavor so that will be my go-to next time! At the grocery store, I love buying Happy Turn snacks which are like a sweet and salty crunchy cracker (maybe it is made of rice?) that are individually wrapped and mochi from the fridge area. Finally, I usually like to buy mochi from the store right next to the bookstore. The mochi from this location is the best! I usually buy multiple flavors to take home and eat at a later time! You must try these! My kids love checking out the bookstore and they usually pick something out for me to buy for them - whether it is a book, keychain, etc. There are magazines, anime figurines, soft plushy toys, pens, and stationary, etc. It is interesting to browse through the things they have there! You cannot bring food or drinks inside but they do have a shelf at the entrance where you can place your drink there if you like. The first time visiting here, the majority of the customers were Asians and as the years have passed, there is now more of an influx of non-Asians who simply love the food and appreciate the culture, which I think is neat! The first time I visited here was with my college roommate who was from Japan and she recommended this place back in 2009 perhaps? I have been visiting ever since with my family. We travel more than an hour from Wisconsin to come here but it is 100% worth the drive! Also, the cashiers and workers there are quick, efficient, and friendly. I have even been able to practice a few of the Japanese phrases I have learned with a couple of the cashiers too (I asked if they spoke Japanese first)! Overall, Mitsuwa is my happy place! Great food, interesting finds, different culture, and everyone there looks excited to be there. This is as close to visiting Japan as I can get until I keep learning more Japanese and save up enough money to go visit Japan someday! This is my dream! In the meantime, we will keep visiting Mitsuwa!

I was in Schaumburg and decided to check this place out because of all the TikTok hype. It's a…read morenice, smaller Asian market located down the street from the mall, with a wide array of products. The store was clean and had a good overall ambiance. Service was average--when I asked staff about a few items, it seemed like they were still getting familiar with the layout, as I was directed to the wrong areas a couple of times. In terms of pricing, I found it to be a bit higher compared to other Asian markets in the area. Nothing really stood out as exceptional or above average. Overall, if you're in the area, it's worth stopping by to check it out, but I wouldn't go out of my way for it.

I have been to the viral Joong Boo Market dumpling stand in Avondale and happened to be driving by…read morethis Joong Boo Market in Schaumburg. My brain wondered if they also sold the Wong Mandoo (king dumplings) and...they do! They offered all three kinds: pork & chives, kimchi & noodles, and red bean. From this store, I ordered 4 pork & chive dumplings and 4 red bean dumplings. They were generously stuffed, flavorful, and of great value for the price! The outsides are so moist and soft, the insides PACKED with japchae, pork, and chives or red bean paste, and the size is that of almost my own pumpkin sized head. The parking lot was a little interesting to navigate, with a lot of one directional driving, but there was ample parking. Having a separate entrance to the food court from the market was also interesting! I went in the market entrance, thinking that it might connect to the food court, but alas, it does not. The food court is laid out in what I believe is an efficient manner. (I'm trying to imagine what it would look like on an extremely busy day!). The space has a good number of seats (Hooray for eating dumplings inside in a Chicagoland winter!), and the staff at the dumpling stand were very friendly and efficient. The market itself had lots of options on products and my daughter is usually able to find what she is looking for for herself as well as her friends as gifts! I am grateful to have suburban access to Wang Mandoo!

Definitely worth coming here in addition to Mitsuwa - they are physically a smaller store, but…read morerecently reopened to a location next to the old one due to renovations and it is just as clean, variety just as fresh, and sales are just as good. I prefer going here for the fresh cuts of various sushi fish and other seafood as they import from way more places than other Japanese grocery stores and at fair prices. The snack selection here is also unique and they have a great frozen food selection. The food court is on my list for next time as I hear it's also incredibly fresh and the staff are really knowledgable about the sushi and other menu items they serve and it's always busy on the weekends from what I used to see. Parking lot available.

We've been to Tensuke Market Food Court a couple of times over the past few years, and it feels…read morelike an underrated spot compared to the H Mart Food Court. If you're looking for quick eats while doing some Asian grocery shopping, it's definitely worth checking out. One thing I really like is that finding a table isn't difficult. They have a separate dining hall with plenty of long tables and seating, plus a free-refill miso soup station and a water station for convenience. Pricing here is noticeably lower compared to Hmart. The udon noodle soup is a family favorite, especially for our kids and moms. At Hmart, a bowl of this would run about $15-16 but here for $12.50, you get a generous bowl plus a side like two egg rolls or gyoza, and a small miso soup bowl with seaweed and tofu (you can refill the miso soup at the station). If you skip the side, you save about $1. The Godzilla roll is also a great deal--eight large pieces for about $14. My oldest loved it and was completely full from the sushi. They also offer poke bowls and chicken teriyaki rice plates, which my husband ordered during our visit. My only gripe is that many of the dishes tend to be on the salty side--they could definitely tone that down. Our udon broth tasted good, but we ended up adding some water to dilute it. They also offer discounted cooked hot and cold items--sometimes 30% to 50% off--after the dinner rush (probably after 7 PM). I picked up a large container kimchi pork soup to go for under $5 but it was also quite salty so I took most of it home, added more water and it was perfect as leftovers next day. Ordering is simple: you select your items and pay at a kiosk, enter your buzzer number, and it will vibrate when your food is ready for pickup at the counter. Eating inside a grocery store has its perks--you can grab extra snacks or drinks to customize your meal, and then browse the store afterward. Our moms and kids always enjoy coming here with us--it's definitely more fun for them than a typical grocery run. Overall, prices are reasonable and they run good deals. It's smaller than H Mart, so there are fewer options, but if you prefer a less crowded and more relaxed environment, you might actually like Tensuke better.

OnPoint Foods is a family-owned store with many different products from Africa and the Caribbean. I…read morecook all types of foods and hard to find products like herbs and spices to make these foods are easily accessible here. They also have fresh produce, goat meat, lots of fish, smoked meats, and Agege bread (yummy). I also have a sweet tooth so the shortbread cookies, African and Caribbean drinks and sweet plantain chips are some of my favorites.

From the owner: OnPoint Foods is currently a wholesaler and retailer specializing in African and Caribbean foods,…read moreand some other specialty items. We provide easy access to high demand African-Caribbean foods as these products are not easily accessible. OnPoint Foods is a niche store with unique ethnic goods. This business provides diversity and exposure of African Caribbean goods to new customers that look to expand their pallet.

This little grocery gets five stars just for their selection of kimchi alone. Prices are average,…read moreand service was okay. Clean, with a good variety of goods. Thumbs up.

Reiterating what I reviewed a long time ago, Seoul Supermarket is a great Asian grocer. They have a…read morevery large selection of all sorts of foods - fresh, frozen, cooked. I mentioned in my prior review how good their chicken wings are. We got several dozen for a party we held recently and they were every bit as good as ever. The wings are always loved by people at our parties and there are never any leftovers even though we always buy too many. They are like potato chips - you can't eat just one. :)

Deli 4 You has 5 locations thru out the Northwest Suburbs that are owned by a mother/daughter duo…read morespecializing in Polish and European foods. We went to one of their new locations in Algonquin Illinois on a Sunday morning. The store is well stocked and very clean. Polish is the primary language in the store but the employees do speak and understand English. They offer many packaged and homemade food items along with meals to go. From fresh meats, fish,deli items and bakery goods,Deli 4 You is definitely a fun place to shop.

I stopped in while in the area to buy the gluten free bread that they highlighted on Instagram. It…read moreis very good. The bakery carries so many items including pączki for Fat Tuesday. While there I also purchased their stuffed cabbage rolls (gołąbki) which were some of the most delicious ones I've ever had. They also have a nice variety of soups so I bought beet soup and pickle soup which are both really tasty. The store is clean and bright and employees are helpful. The aisles are very tight and packed with a huge variety of imported items so bring your patience.

Basically this is a Mexican themed grocery store with lots of items you'll find at many other…read moregroceries. It has some pretty unique things for around Carpentersville, if you just go to other stores. Village Fresh Market sure is fresh, especially for the fruits and vegetables. Has lots of other groceries too like cereal, but the prices aren't as good on these items. The produce is where you'll get your money's worth, so stick there. Apparently it used to be another grocery store, because it's big. It's set up like a regular grocery store. There's aisles, and there's a big section on the side for fruits and vegetables. It's bright and clean. There's mostly Mexicans who are shopping in here, but they wouldn't be here if it wasn't any good. Also at the front there's a stand to get juices and fruits. It's $4 for a juice. The Greens Juice is the best of these. It's green of course. This is made with apples, celery, cucumbers, ginger, lemon, and spinach. It's $4 for a bowl of fruit. The Fruta Grande is a bowl filled with the fruit if your choice, and it's topped with chili salt, which gives it a spice. Good place to get something fresh. It's a store but be sure to get some juices and fruit bowls on your way in or out. There's also some other vendors.

Imagine driving all the way here at 7:20pm to feed your family and getting turned away by their…read morebutcher shop because they already cleaned the machines so they can't cut your meat. Mind you they close at 8pm. They don't care about their customers anymore, sad to see.

I can always find the sauces, marinades and seasonings I need for making some of my family's…read morefavorite dishes, including some Filipino favorites. I love the variety of noodles both in the refrigerator section and dry noodles aisle. The owners are helpful and friendly. I also like the variety of rice bags conveniently located near the front of the store. I have not purchased any meats here but bought vegetables and frozen foods like gyoza and shrimp dumplings. On weekends you can find some pre-cooked foods and fresh bakery items.

Love this store! Very friendly staff who answered my questions in English on items…read more Aisles are narrow, but I could fit my small power wheelchair through all of them. Def not wide for 2 carts side by side. Had pre-made foods to go, like BBQ. Got frozen dim sum and teas I've never seen before, like mulberries in syrup.

Best customer service from an Indian store. Very friendly and nice with each customer and make sure…read moretheir needs are met. If there is anything you they dont carry, they will order it for you to make sure you have what you're looking for. Wish these owners the best.

fantastic place, very loyal to the community. owners are wonderful and put a lot of time, effort,…read moreand commitment to this fine establishment.