My boyfriend tried Paraiso a month ago and hasn't stopped singing praises for how much food you get…read moreand how delicious everything is. As a Filipino who has family that makes restaurant quality food, he is picky with his food but he said the flavors here are pretty close to how his family cooks it. I am always on the hunt for good kare kare and I saw they serve it so I was already super excited to go. We arrived around 1ish pm and we were able to find parking and enter inside where we saw three tables occupied with happy customers enjoying their meals. They have small tables and large tables, but definitely plan ahead as most of these tables seat 2-4 people. They have a section at the left end of the order area where you drop off dirty dishes in bins as well as a condiments section. They were playing some American pop songs that were remixed but it fit the vibe of the place. Additionally, they do have a grocery side which I definitely want to check out next time I'm there. We were greeted warmly by the owner who was cheerful and patient with us. My boyfriend got their longganisa and lumpia and he was asked if he wanted adobo sauce on his rice which I thought was neat! Now, here is where my complaints from as I was not offered the same treatment on my rice, told that they aren't serving kare kare, they don't have labels for the food at front, and some of the food was cold. I got the pork sinigang and dinakdakan which was pretty good and flavorful. They do have pastries, desserts and other offerings as well. It seemed like there are many regulars who come often as the owner would recognize and have friendly conversations with them. He also bid us farewell when we left while he was taking a quick lunch break, and I thought that was really sweet.

Portions are good for someone who doesn't eat a whole lot…read more Service is as expected. Line up and place order. Filipino breakfast is made to order rather than pointing at your 1 or 2 choices. Wait time was about 10-15 min. It was another busy Sunday morning. For 3 orders of breakfast it came up to about $78!! A pricey breakfast!!! Should've gone to Denny's....but we were craving rice and real food. Family friendly. Ample seating as long as people are courteous to leave as soon as they are done eating. This time it was quite smoky in there.

Small family ran restaurant. Please remember when visiting this store, it is small and looks as…read morethough a new standup. The shelves are not full by far, the products are not a huge variety, and the products are not all high-end quality. They have a seafood deli (Kim Chee bar) and this is probably their most impressive section of their store. Everyone here is very nice, but again, new small store. I think with enough support, this place could be great. Provide input to the management for suggestions of products they should consider carrying. If you cannot find anything you want here, H-Mart and Paldo World in only five minutes up the street. Give these guys a shot and support our local community!

A first timer to this Korean Supermarket!! Found it online, on TikTok, of all places. Saw the…read moreadvertisement and reviews, so wanted to check it out. The store and parking lot are small. But inviting. Their specialties are the Korean Banchan (Sidedishes). All Homemade, with a variety of choices. Got there around 11:00 AM on Saturday, 5/03/25. There was nobody inside the store, so maneuvering the cart around the aisles was easy as well as browsing around. Definitely bought some Korean Kimbap, Sidedishes and Spicy Jerky. Prices were a bit on the higher side than other Asian grocery stores, though. The elderly couple who runs the store were very amicable and polite. We received excellent customer service. Talked to him a little bit in Korean as well.

If you're in the South Sound, this tiny storefront on So. Tacoma Wy can save you a long and now,…read moreunnecessary, trip to Seattle. Friendly, helpful, and they stock at least two types of pounded yam.

I've gone to the Chef's store off Tacoma Mall Blvd for years and was so stoked to see there was a…read morenewly opened store closer to my new home. They're right next to the Ace Hardware off 112th and Pacific. I went last weekend and loved that they chose a location with a big parking lot -the parking at the other location is terrible. Same great prices and products. I shop around -Costco, Winco, Fred Meyer, Safeway, farmers markets and butcher shops - to get whatever I need at the best price. There are things here that you can't get anywhere else. Competitive prices on certain products and a little lower or higher on others. You just have to do your due diligence. Shop around! Plan your trips! Again, my first time at this location. The store was clean and the customer service was great. My cashier was a total sweetheart. I'm super excited about this new location and will continue to go back until we move out of the area.

It's a easy location to get to right off of 512 or 112 if your local they have a lot of items here…read moreI do think they need more help at the front but overall my experience

Great Korean market in the Tacoma area. I'm a fan of small mom and pop shops but this one is big…read more Appreciate not having K-pop blaring from the speakers. They have lots of Asian food options, housewares and there is a separate ready made banchan/dishes that you pay separately I did not try. There's an attached bakery and the baked goods looked delicious. My daughter got all her essential Korean ingredients and the prices were good. It's clean, not too tight in the aisles and so much variety! Check it out

Love this super market. We found what we need with reasonable prices and the food court is always…read morethe best place for our family to look for different food. The front bakery is always my kiddos favorite since they were in Korea. If you happen to go to the middle of the super market and see the booth selling taitaki (fish shape of snacks), please do stop by. His taiyaki is the best so far I have in Washington state. It seems pricy, but size-wise, it is worthy to get because of the quality. Over all, if we miss Korean food, this is the place we always stop by to satisfy our tummies.

Finally had the chance to stop by here this morning and by far one of the best Banh Mi sandwiches…read moreI've ever had bread on the outside is crispy but the inside is soft I got the combination sandwich and it was filled with meats nice veggie toppings the jalapeños had the perfect spice and the ladies behind the counters were nice will definitely come back and get more. Also usually 2 would fill me up from other places but just one of these did it for me. I definitely want to try their sugarcane drinks next with a sandwich! :)

This is a small little shop that sells bahn mi, sugar cane drinks, and milk tea/boba. They only…read moreaccept cash, but also accept Zelle, and Venmo. Quick and easy to order. Staff is super nice. The sandwiches are $9 and their drinks were about $7. Overall would come back if I was in the area. Sandwiches had some good flavor. Staff was nice and the place is cute. Not a whole lot of room in there. A few seats so plan accordingly.

Bites of the Wirld gas variety of protein to choose from freshly slaughtered meat and game chicken,…read moreif you prefer frozen it's ready for you, live chicken, goats and lamb, pick all you want and Emmanuel slaughters for you. Bites of the World meat market has Department of health license, top notch refrigeration, labels with nutritional facts, honest and accurate pricing, proper packaging. Emmanuel is culturally diverse, highly talented in relating, naturally meets the needs of different cultures considerate, accommodates and meets all customers needs respectfully. He has high level integrity, efficient, creative, intelligent, flexible, trustworthy, and keeps his promise when it comes to the customers orders. He has freshly made spices, benga bread, fufu flours, herbs and more... He sells abayas, hijabs, fabrics, natural soaps, and lotions. Bites of the World has permanently solved my meat and chicken puzzle. Fresh, delicious, no genetic modification and no guilt!

From the owner: We sell halal meat, beef, goat, lamb, chicken, African groceries, abaya, African clothing,…read moreMediterranean spice, Caribbean spice, African spice, Asian spices

Great place..just one older female potato working there who shouldn't really be around customers...read more

My best friend is Belarusian and her dad recommended this place to us and I'm so happy we went!…read moreThis place is a lot bigger than it seems, we walked through the store and noticed they had a big selection of goodies and products. Everyone was friendly. We walked to the cafe through the deli and ordered a salmon bagel. Took around 10ish minutes but we both adored it, they do not skimp out on the salmon. The bagel was perfectly toasted. Will come back again!

Excellent selection of desi foods and spices at competitive prices. Also some inexpensive outfits!…read moreThe staff is very friendly and helpful.

Hi I went shopping at India bizzar on 12-27-25 as I always did for 25 years whenever I'm in Tacoma…read more There was an older gentleman who was always there he was always very helpful and respectful. The last 2 times that I shopped there some young men have been working there have been doing some very unlawful things, like changing the prices with a pen at checkout not giving an itemized receipt and you can't see what they are ringing up. So on 12-27-25 I stopped in to shop the young followed me trying to sell me things I didn't want so I ended up just getting 2 items that should have totaled $14 I asked for my receipt the total was $28 what he did was rang up some conditioner that I looked at but didn't plan to purchase and placed it in my bag. When I asked about it he knew he was caught so he went in the register and gave me $9 and some change and asked me was I happy with that I told him no give me back what you charged me and give me back my receipt, he refused to give me the receipt and threw it under some papers that were sitting by the register I got very upset and walked out I will never shop there again and encourage anyone who does to watch carefully.

We had a fantastic meal here! The place was packed, but we were able to get a table top. You order…read moreat the bar and they bring your food to you when it's ready. You can leave your tab open, which we almost did just try more food! We got three vegan dishes: the vegan nachos, the vegan Cubano, and the Chef Daddy Mac (vegan). Everything was so good! The nachos were a huge serving. There were two of us, and even though we had two more dishes coming, we still ate almost all of them. My friend got the vegan Cubano. She's not a vegan, and she said she really enjoyed it. She would definitely get it again. I got the Chef Daddy Mac. I ended up only taking a bite because we had eaten so much already I brought it home and it served me two more dinners! And it was delicious. I went to the bar and flagged down one of the bartenders to let them know how much I appreciated that they had a vegan menu at their restaurant. I was so pleased with the food and the thoughtfulness that went into the dishes. It wasn't just food without meat, and it wasn't just regular dishes with a meat alternative. These were crafted vegan dishes that can stand up in any restaurant against any animal-based dish. The atmosphere wasn't my vibe. As a Christian, it felt a little odd to be in that environment. The food was so good, though, I can't wait to come back and try more vegan options on the menu.

Want to visit a goth establishment in the greater Seattle area, without having to be a member? THIS…read moreIS YOUR PLACE. Goth vibes, with the same bar lines, but without the cover. Bonus... their house drinks have a great geeky vibe. :-D Now.... what else do they have? Well, do you want some fun photo-booth action?? This is your place!.... NOT THAT ACTION PERV!!! Want to play some pool? GOOD LUCK! Especially if you're a stereotypical introverted goth that doesn't want to talk to anyone, since the need to ask whomever is currently playing on the sole table, is likely the only way you'll get access. :-p Orrrr maybe your game is strong and you can just stare them into allowing you next? Either way, get the chips and salsa. Just don't eat them on the table, you heathen!! Also..... NO Nickelback, and NO Country!!!