Upon entering, it feels like the beginning of a maze ~ disorganized and stuffed with stuff. Obviously groceries you will not find at your average Safeway. Felt like walking through an antique store not knowing what one will find. Not sure how this joint passes the health codes which makes it imperative to examine the packaging. No refunds. *Park as close as you can and lock your doors. read more

I can't believe I'm barely writing a review now.... I've been coming here nearly all of my life. This store has completely stood the test of time, even now through this pandemic. To me, piping hot eggrolls are much more desirous than that of piping hot donuts. Amirite? I immediately break them in half so they'll cool faster to be ready for the toddlers to devour them. Their eggroll dipping sauce is so light and delectable....I could just about drink it. My eldest likes the noodle soup, I like their special fried rice with fresh cilantro in the mix, hubby gets a different order each time. There's both thai iced tea and thai iced coffee available alongside their selection of boba teas. I'd have photographed their large iced tea but I had finished it before arriving home! read more

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When I walked in, it didn't seem like a space that would serve food, that's for sure. The space is very small and cluttered. I came by to get some spring rolls to go. And the lady said she couldn't make any because she was out of bean sprouts. Which I thought worked for me because I didn't want the sprouts anyway and told her, but she still said she couldn't make them without and insisted she needed to make it with the sprouts... so I was a bit turned off by her attitude. If the one ingredient they were out of, I didn't care for is missing, that's better for me , so why tell me no? Hm read more

Excellent customer service! Excellent product availability! Thanks so much!!! The owner helped me find items I wasn't sure he had. Moreover, his prices are way lower than online. Whenever I go to the Tri Cities, I will stop by to get those precious items. PS. They are the only ones who carry the shrimp dumplings with the crystalline wrapper that I have found in Eastern Washington. Thanks!!!!! read more

This is our go to market for all our Asian food needs in the area. They have a good variety of fresh produce as well as canned and bagged goods, especially considering the location. They also have fresh cooked food for sale. Our cashier was super friendly and sweet. Definitely will come back :) read more

Columbia Oriental Market - Exterior - Grocery Near Me - Pasco, Washington

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Stopped by to check this place out after my visit at another Asian market in Richland a couple days ago. Surprisingly this place carries more options than expected. Produce and vegetables is still lacking, but I understand it is perishable. The basics are there if you need some ingredients. In the corner of the grocery is a "restaurant ". It serves basic pho noodles and fried rice. We ordered both to try but was not impressed. Too oily and salty for our taste. Will definitely come back here for grocery. read more

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I popped in here looking for something different in the tri-cities and found this based on yelp reviews. Wasn't quite sure what to expect as I pulled up to a market. Tucked off to the right from the main entrance was 4 tables that served as the sit down part of the restaurant. I love these small mom and pop places. Quick order of Pho and some eggrolls and I was in heaven. Ate like a king. Definitely hit the spot before I headed to the airport for my flight. Will be back. read more

Had about everything I needed and more. Prices were very high unfortunately, because it's a smaller store. read more

I was looking for a good pho in the Tri Cities as I was sick and really needing the bone broth. I asked for recommendations, and while I received quite a few around town, I got a rec for this market twice and the Yelp reviews looked promising. I went for it and was not dissapointed. I got the beef/meatball mix. The broth was so tasty on its own, and even though I love spicy food, I was sick and skipped out on the sriracha/extra heat. All the extra fixings were fresh as could be and the price was great! I live in Seattle, so I'm used to more expensive pho. Anyways, I'd highly recommend this market and its pho. You will not be dissapointed. read more

The best stuff on earth! Red bean, mung bean, ube and soy! I no longer need to drive to Seattle!

This store is awesome and fun to shop at. Love this place and would go here whenever i need something healthy to cook with.

Given most Asian markets tend to be "Mom and Pop" establishments, don't come in here looking for a mainstream supermarket experience. Instead you should shout "hooray" to find freshly shredded green papaya, aisles of sauces/condiments/canned goods and just about every type of rice noodle under the sun (including fresh char ho fun and Korean Tteokbokki). All the while you are poking around all of the "food treasures" you are exposed to the most tantalizing aroma of pho coming from the tiny kitchen near the front (one table with two chairs and another with one seat). I need to have a bowl when I have more time! read more

This place has the best pho in tri cities- fight me if you disagree. Or show me your recommendation which ever is easiest ‍ The workers are nice and helpful and treat me with respect every time I go in. I love shopping at small businesses and supporting the local community. The have reasonable hours for shopping and the hours are the same for the restaurant inside. If you decide to go tell them " mike sent you" it won't do anything and they probably won't know what the hell your talking about but it will sound good. read more

Cheep and delicious pho! A little sketchy dinning room but honestly sometimes the hole in the wall places make the best dishes!

This place is my long standing Pho restaurant of choice in the Tri Cities. The rating is based purely on food since the atmosphere is really nothing to speak of, since there is just 4 tables crammed in the corner of a grocery market. One thing you will get here is consistency since the only employees are the owners and family members. They have a limited menu since the restaurant is not their core business, but the pho is always really good and the fresh spring rolls are above average. Service is fine but don't come here for conversation or recommendations, you can go to a chain style place for that. Come here with an expectation to eat pho and feel confident knowing you will get a good bowl over and over agin. While you wait, have a quick walk around the market and look at all the fun and wild frozen food they sell, it always gets some giggles or awkward faces from the folks that have never been to an asian market before. You can also pick up some new vietnamese words while you dine as you will frequently hear the owners yelling across the store to each about one thing or another. Just something about that experience that is unique, not forced and a little re-assuring, since they just serve you your food and don't really try to cater to you since they don't have to worry about whether the food was good or not. read more

Columbia Oriental Market - Bun no hue, get risky and try something other than pho! A little spicy with thicker noodles. This place has the best pho in town - Grocery Near Me - Pasco, Washington

Kind of an odd place. The restaurant is combined with an oriental market (as the name implies). The food was really good though. I would suggest it to others to try. read more

I've been spoiled by the Vietnam Eateries in the Seattle Area! There are a few Excellent Ones. I asked a friend for a referral to the best Pho restaurant in the Tri Cities. She said without hesitation, COLUMBIA ORIENTAL MARKET ! Well I Tried it one cold day, and to my surprise their Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup Was So Great! It rivaled the best I ever had in the Seattle Area. Think nothing of the Decor! They do. It's A-Must Go restaurant. read more

I'm originally from Hawaii so it's usually a challenge trying to find items and foods from back home without having to shop expensive prices on Amazon. Here they have most of it! I was surprised to finally find a market in the mainland with lots of local goodies. They have a good range of dry noodles, sauces, teas, dried herbs etc. They also have a small little restaurant to the right when you first enter, will be coming back soon to try! read more

I had the beef pho and is was pretty good. I wished it had tripe and brisket as well. The fried rice was bomb with a variety of meats... There's an old lady cooking the food, so you know the food is authentic. This is a mom and pop shop so don't expect too much! read more

Columbia Oriental Market - Combination fried rice - Grocery Near Me - Pasco, Washington

I'm so impressed! We had lunch here and were amazed by the variety of pho soups and the low prices. I ordered the beef pho which came with thinly sliced beef and meatballs. My husband ordered the duck pho with egg noodles. Both dishes were absolutely delicious, but what really stood out was the amount of delicious, meaty duck pieces that they put in my husband's dish. And there are so many other dishes to try that look so tempting! We'll definitely be back again ! read more

Columbia Oriental Market - Grocery Near Me - Pasco, Washington

This is the only place I go for Asian Food shopping in Tri-Cities. They have wide variety of authentic Asian snacks and cooking materials. Also, the lady, who is the owner of this store is really nice! Stop by if you ever wanna try some Asian food. read more

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This is THE place you have to go if you ever want pho in the Tri-Cities. Here you will find authentic Vietnamese-made menu. The dining area isn't glamorous, but the food is really tasty. My friend (who's Vietnamese) has taken me a couple of times and I've tried the beef & chicken pho and they are both great. Be sure to thrown in all the provided ingredients (well, I skip the peppers since I'm a wimp). I then add some hot sauce, sweet sauce, and then a few drips of the fish sauce---I mimicked my friend step for step since he's a pho pro. They're open until 7pm every night. I should also make mention of the fairly big market here. They have tons of stuff here ranging to a decent produce section with many things I have no idea what they are, but assume are Asian staples. There's also all kinds of fish in the frozen section. Then there are rows and rows of all kinds of Asian grocery items. Many of these things are exotic and foreign to me, but it's cool to take a trip label to label. Up at the check out, you will find some fresh items. Lately, they've had persimmons, and last night, they had an ice chest filled with crabs (which were still movin' a little!). So come here to check out the grocery, but definitely come to get some authentic Vietnamese food. read more

My non-driving grandma used to have me drive her here to get her Asian grocery fix. (In the Tri-Cities, Asian grocery options are limited and a challenge). I used to dread driving 'all the way to Pasco for groceries' but I can now appreciate the offerings at Columbia Market. Things I have been able to regularly find here are: Haw flakes - deliciousness Glutinous rice flour - to make sticky cake Matcha powder - it's behind the cash register and you have to ask for it Pho - the pho in the restaurant is pretty good Asian produce and greens Curry paste And I have no idea what it's called, but these chilled, sweet dessert cups of Vietnamese tapioca, banana, and other assorted goodies that are seemingly made on-site and in the refrigerated section by checkout. YUM. Reminds me of the dessert cups we used to get at Viet-wash grocery store in the international district in Seattle. The cashier here always makes sure to place a piece of scotch tape nicely around the lid to ensure no spillage. A great place! read more

Boba Tea not so great. Taste bland and the tapiocas were all stuck together in a ball. So sad I was craving Boba Tea so bad. read more

Columbia Oriental Market - Grocery Near Me - Pasco, Washington

Great little Asian grocer with a tiny, but nice, Pho restaurant. You see the order counter with a tiny dining area as you first walk in, but no worries; there's a bigger dining area on the other side of the grocery store. My family and I sat in here very comfortably. I was impressed by the food, although perhaps shouldn't have been surprised. The duck pho was on par with any authentic Pho restaurant in any big city I've eaten at. I typically think most Vietnamese places are mostly the same, but this was especially good quality. My kids had egg rolls and shu ma I and loved them. We will definitely be back. read more

The Pho in this place was delicious. I'm used to northern Cali Vietnamese so I tend to be skeptical but seriously, this place nailed it.

Being Vietnamese and growing up in the Puget Sound, coming to this market and getting pho is food for my soul that makes me feel at home. The pho itself is top notch. The feel of eating inside a market definitely bolsters it's authenticity. Also - boba smoothies. read more

Loved the selection of fresh veggies, spices, noodles and sweat treats. The owners were great!

This market has a fantastic selection of Asian spices and foods. Things aren't always labeled well, so if you don't know what the ingredient you are seeking looks like, you have to ask. Despite a seemingly limited English vocabulary, the (family) staff has always been able to find what I need. They also have a little "deli" inside that has the best Pho I've had so far in the Tri Cities. I think they call it "noodles" so it's a little confusing if you haven't been there before. It's also a huge serving. Most of the patrons leave with food left on the table. Which I can't do because it is soooo delicious! Locally owned and operated. read more

Their grocery selection is splendid, as is there assortment of home items, makes a great place to find cool and different gifts. But, their PHO! That's where it's at! The spicy beef is my outright favorite! Don't be afraid to try the rest of their menu. So fresh and flavorsome! read more

I like this place simply because they have duck which is hard to find in the TC. My only real complaint here is the place is kind of dingy and old. But the food and price for it are a solid four stars. read more

If your Asian and live in the Tri-Cities, I would bet my paycheck that you have been here! Pho here is pretty good for Pasco! They also have Bubble tea which is ehhhh! read more

The oriental market in Pasco is the best! Anytime I need Asian recipes I come here to get some. They also have a small restaurant inside which is always packed, no surprise because their food is awesome ! Come by here and get your recipes and also eat some of their best nooddles ! read more

The duck curry is my fave. This is the place to go for authentic food. Yes the place is old, dingy and sometimes questionable but there are things worse. I have not had a problem yet and we've been going there for over 10 years. The spring rolls are great. They have boiled peanuts. I can always find a treat for myself there. read more

Columbia Oriental Market - Duck Curry Pho! Yum? - Grocery Near Me - Pasco, Washington

The only place I go to for pho. They have curry pho options, and it is THE best thing pretty much ever. I even ask for no meat, and like many people I'm close to being a carnivore. I just love the broth, and how it soaks in to the noodles. Add a little Sriracha, lots of basil, and a bit of lime juice, and it just brings it out even more. However, I do have to rate it 4 stars, and only because the atmosphere / service isn't totally perfect. But, honestly, I don't even care because I am so in love with the pho. I used to frequent there once a week when I lived in the Pasco area. And when you're done, exploring the market is a lot of fun when you're feeling adventurous. If you love pho, you have to go here. I have yet to find another place, even in Seattle, where they add curry to the broth. Sorry, but Columbia Market has upped my expectations. read more

There are definitely better places to be had elsewhere, but if you don't want to make that long drive to Uwajimaya in Seattle or other Asian grocers in Portland, this is your best bet for the Tri-cities. Besides the grocery (fresh produce, canned and frozen stuff, pre-packaged noodles and snacks), there's a small little cafe where you can order up some of the best Vietnamese noodle soups (Pho) east of the Cascades. When I lived in the area from '02 - '05, this was the place to be for a Friday lunch - it was prolly better known to the locals as "look-at-all-the-geeky-scientists-coming-out-of-the-labs" day. I'm only half-kidding. That's okay, I think I had some of the best scientific discussions I've had in years there....and I really think it may have something to do with the Pho! Does Pho increase your IQ? There may not be a strong correlation between Pho and IQ...but I like to think that Pho was the great equalizer in that situation bringing together students, post docs and staff scientists together at one table to discuss anything they wanted. [OK, this is really a credit to the amazingly gifted people I worked with at the time, but a boy can make hyperboles, can't he?] Far from the traditional beef noodle Pho here, they serve up some good variations like duck curry noodle soup and a vegetarian curry noodle soup (I think on request, since Nellie asked for it off menu and they obliged!) among others. It's a neat twist on the usual Vietnamese fare. Back in 2005, I seem to recall this was all less than $10 for huge bowls of soup noodles, hot tea, tax and tip. (maybe $8, b/c it's been so long). As for the place, it's a family owned business. They have 2 dining areas - a smaller one near the entrance and a larger one in the back room on the left side of the store as you enter it. lots of tables....so don't worry. They also happen to serve up a decent bubble tea - it's a bit sweet for my taste b/c (I think) they use a powder mix. Not bad nonetheless. One thing to note, parking can be a chore as there's a small lot which fills up during lunch. Not terrible, but something to note. So, hankering for that Pho? Drive across the 182 into Pasco, if you're coming from Richland. If the conversations tend toward molecules and chemical reactions, just sit back and relax. You've entered the science zone. But rest assured, you'll either have an epiphany or you'll just sit back enjoying the Pho. Great stuff. A solid 3.5 stars. read more

I am always craving Pho in the morning, so was excited to find out that the kitchen here opens at 9am. The one and only time I are here, I was sitting at a table when I noticed a cockroach scurry under the table next to me. There were several, and I ended up stomping on one (see photo). I told the kitchen staff and store owner, but they just blew me off. Won't be back. read more

Columbia Oriental Market - One of several roaches under the table next to me. I finally stomped on this guy. Staff and owners didn't seem bothered. - Grocery Near Me - Pasco, Washington

So I admit it, this is THE place to go for your Asian Grocery needs. It is not the best, but there is nothing else that compares. We live in Moses Lake, and make our 2 hour pilgrimage here every 2 weeks. They have a decent selection of Veggies, massive canned, preserved, and everything Vietnamese. They also Serve PHO if you have the urge. read more

I would give this place zero star if I could. I ordered one duck noodle soup with extra duck meat and spring rolls. First, duck noodle soup is 8.99 and they charged me 8.99 for extra duck meat? So I basically just have two orders for my own?? They could have told me that this is how much they will charge me. Its not how you run a fair business. Also the extra duck meat that they gave me are bone,skin and fat.Dont they look at the duck first before they put it in my bowl? I ordered duck meat, not the shitty parts of the duck. Second, the veggies in the spring rolls are not fresh and its disgusting. I told them about it and their reaction was like " oh ok we will make it fresh next times"?? No responsibility for their food and the sense of taking that order out of my check. The fact that there is not many Asia groceries around here, thats why I come here to shop but the deli, no thank! Never again. read more

The grocery store was allot bigger then I thought and had a pretty decent variety of stuff from all over Asia. The prices looked like they were on par with most other Asian grocery stores. I had a bowl of their spicy beef pho and it was.... Ok. The broth didn't have a ton of flavor but it was decent, wasn't really spicy (easy fix with Siracha) and I really didn't care for the noodles. Overall I wasn't it was an average experience and it made me realize I'm really critical of my pho. It's a far cry from Uwajimaya but it will do. read more