I have been going to Far East Center for many years now. Simon and Angela and his sister have been…read morereally sweet to me. I go here because the prices are really good and they're super friendly. This place has been my go to for herbs and things like that. And if they don't have it, I usually bite the bullet and go somewhere else that's more expensive. This is my go to place first for herbs and things like that. I have been trying to find herbs that I can buy to help me with having nicer glow, glowing skin, and better sleep. For any of you reading this look into dandelion for sleep or cooking artichoke in a pressure cooker and drinking the water to help you asleep. It has worked wonders for me.

An incredible tea selection, loose, bagged, and bulk varieties at great prices. Beyond tea, the…read morestore is packed with unique finds like Chinese herbal medicines, ginseng, and specialty snacks you won't find anywhere else. Every aisle is loaded with merchandise, and you could easily spend a good amount of time browsing at your leisure.

LOVE MARUKAI for always giving back to the community...Childrens' Day and Little Tokyo SPARKLE…read moreclean-up! THANK YOU, MEGAN, for your Assistance!. Great seeing Manager Melissa, as well!! You'll LOVE SHOPPING THERE!!

I love this market because it feels like you can always find something interesting here, even if…read moreyou only stop by for a quick visit. The selection of Japanese products is huge -- snacks, drinks, sauces, frozen foods, desserts, instant ramen, and a lot of things that are difficult to find in normal grocery stores. Everything looked clean, organized, and well stocked when I went. I also liked that the store didn't feel overwhelming despite having so many options. I ended up leaving with way more snacks than I planned to buy, which probably says enough by itself. Prices were pretty reasonable for imported products too. Definitely one of the best places in LA if you enjoy Japanese food or just want to try something different

This is a great grocery store if you are looking for Armenian or other international products. It's…read morefairly small but somehow has a great selection. I would even say one of the best selections I have seen of Armenian products, even compared to stores that are several times its size. Prices are also completely normal and everyone in the store seemed nice. One of my favorite grocery stores in the area. They do not have produce but there is a separate produce store next door.

Glendale, CA We…read moreenjoy visiting this little market for finding unique items you won't find at your typical grocery store. Most items are specialty items, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern or Eastern European. They carry imported chocolates, nuts a huge section of preserves. They have freshly roasted coffee that smells amazing we've never bought it as of yet. Their bread selection is quite nice with all local bakeries making dark Rye bread and other Middle Eastern style breads. The yogurt selection is varied and lovely, they even carry glass jars of Strauss Bulgarian style yogurt and a wide selection of labneh. Fresh feta in deli section also is great as well as unique Middle Eastern and Eastern European meats. We also purchase imported sparkling water, they have a nice refrigerated cooler near the registers, there are several brands we have come to like. From what I remember, there is no produce here, mostly dry, shelf stable and refrigerated goods.

This is the Asian restaurant Costco. You can find a lot of Asian grocery items such as rice,…read morespices, condiments, seafood, meats, vegetables, cooking equipment, dishes and even restaurant supplies such as menu covers, receipts, pens, etc. For example, if you love boba and you want to make it at home yourself, you can get all the fixings here. If you meal prep and you need meal prep containers and are spending more than $1/container, get it here. If you have a big family and you want to buy your items in bulk, come here. It's more like a warehouse so don't expect a Crate & Barrel environment. Some might judge but trust me, it's the same stuff you'll find at other stores but will cost you 2-10x more. Anyway, bottom line is if you don't mind a little dust and want to save money, make a trip here and make sure you have space in your trunk so you can make your trip worthwhile. Don't come here just for a bag of straws. You might as well go to Pavillions. But yes, I'll come back when I need a refill on supplies.

Haven't been here in a really long time. So glad I did!…read more They literally have everything you need - from different rice, noodles and condiments from different countries, frozen meat, frozen seafood, vegetables like bok choy, Chinese eggplant, green beans, morning glory, enoki mushrooms, etc. (Basically, all types of vegetables used for Asian cooking- in BULK.) They even have containers for meal prep- restaurant to go containers, toiletries, etc. All the boba drink necessities you need to make at home or for parties. (Did it for my daughter's birthday - all her friends loved it.) Prices are decent, especially for what you get. Such a fun place to explore if you've never been - and love stocking up with Asian condiments and seasonings- like I did! 9 out of 10 for me, enjoy!

It's conveniently located in Japanese Village Plaza and carries a decent selection of Japanese…read moreitems to shop for. Every time I'm here, I can usually find some rarely seen items, such as Japanese tofu bread (I can't really detect the tofu flavor, but I love the texture), strawberry rice cakes with sweet red beans, mitarashi dango (sweet rice cakes with soy sauce glaze), Shiroi Koibito (Hokkaido white chocolate cookies), and so much more. That said, I did notice that prices here are slightly higher, even compared to the Japanese market down the street. The good thing is they provide parking validation if you park in the plaza.

The store manager racially profiled me at this Nijiya for being brown skin. I was shopping for…read moregroceries when I noticed the manager was following me throughout the store. It was unnerving. I'm a foodie, who shops at Mitsuwa, Nijiya West LA, and all Tokyo Central markets. I've never encountered an issue for suspicion of a crime, for being brown skin at a market, until this Nijiya. I've never shoplifted, nor committed a crime. But this racist manager discriminated me for my skin tone. I was so surprised. I should have confronted the idiot for targeting me, but I don't like confrontation. Instead, I decided to mess with the idiot. I proceeded to speed walk from aisle to aisle while shopping. I'd pretend to enter one aisle then turnaround and exit quickly to see if he followed me. He did. I decided to play a game of cat and mouse. In reading Yelp reviews on this Nijiya, I agree with the reviews that say the customer service is dreadful. I had an unfriendly cashier. The woman looked me up and down, and was suspicious of me, as I paid for my groceries. I don't know what happened to these employees before I arrived to shop, but don't make me a target of your racism. This market doesn't value me as a customer. I will never shop at this store again. Worst staff.

The discovery of this place was because of dining at Sanamluang next door years ago. Mom went in…read moreand found a a specific meat product not available at our local supermarket. And she made something amazingly delicious out of it! Fast forward a few years later, we were blocks away when I reminded her about this place. She asked if we can make a stop so she can make that same dish again. (She mentioned Hubbers might have made a request for it.) I was curious enough to go in this time. I expected it to be crowded because Sanamluang is incredibly popular. We were lucky to find the only open parking spot which happened to be right up front. This place is deceiving! Looks like a no nonsense place looking from the outside but it's pretty big once you get inside! They even have a seafood and meat section at the back. They'll also clean and fry in-store purchase fish. I did notice that most of their products are pricier compared to other Asian markets. I didn't have the need for any, so I came out empty handed. But Mom got the cut of meat she needed to make us dinner this week! Okay first stop (for me.) Being far from home, not sure when I'd come back... if the need comes up and I happen to be around, maybe...?

The produce was poor and expensive. Not enough fresh foods such as noodles. The cashier was…read morefriendly and quick, however.

Great market with a HUGE variety! It's clean as well which is a plus for me! I would definitely go…read moreback here to get some groceries!

This morning, I went to the market early and was looking for a specific cut of meat. I noticed a…read moreshort, older Korean man with gray hair standing by the meat section, so I asked him about the pork cut I wanted. I felt a wave of fear as if he might hit me. He told me they don't sell that cut here and suggested another one instead. I was considering buying the cut he mentioned, so I asked if the two cuts tasted very different. Then he trembled his lips and angrily said, "I told you, we don't have that here! Don't talk about things we don't sell!" His eyes were filled with anger. I can't tell if he has anger management issues or feels inadequate, but if he's going to treat customers like that, he should just stay inside and cut meat! His glaring eyes completely ruined my morning.I really hope they provide better training for their staff. Just because he's older, does he think he can treat customers poorly? Is this the only Korean Market in LA?

I'm writing this review against my better judgment because honestly I don't want this spot to get…read moreany more crowded than it already is. HK is one of those places I keep close to the chest. If you know you know. But here I am giving it 5 stars because they deserve it and I'd feel wrong not showing love to a spot that's been so consistent for me. Everything here is solid but the real pro tip is the fruit. I'm talking big, fresh, beautiful fruit that puts every other grocery store and market to shame. The quality is unmatched. Every single time I go the fruit looks like it was hand picked that morning. No bruised up sad looking produce, no half rotten stuff hiding at the bottom of the pile. Just perfect fruit, every visit. I already regret posting this. Please don't come here. But if you do, grab the fruit and thank me later.

Security here sucks. Our cars license plate got stolen at this parking lot and we asked the…read moresecurity guard and he said it's not his responsibility. What is the security responsible for?