Not a a lot of options and very tiny. The parking was very tight as well. I was in the area and ending ip searching for a Korean market that would carry short ribs, this was not the place, I left empty handed and disappointed. read more

Family has been going here for years but I've been put off by my recent visits. Pricing has gone up too much and a lot of items do not even have a price on it, so it's a total surprise when you're being rang up. $13.99 for kimbap is too much read more

I also got the extreme sticker shock picking up some Samanco ice cream, and was also offered the yakult drink in exchange. Similar to other posts, half the stuff is not priced, it is crowded, and well worn in there. Next time I will suck it up and go to Ranch 99. read more

Bless this Korean market. My husband and I moved from Oakland, where there is a pretty good sized Koreatown with a large grocery store, and when we moved out to this part of the East Bay, we were worried we wouldn't be able to get some Korean staples easily. Luckily we were wrong! The Concord Korean Market is small but mighty. The shelves are packed with Korean food, drink, cooking, and other random essentials. Everything is pretty fairly priced, and the guy at the counter threw in some yakult with our purchase. We ended up getting some massive containers of sesame oil and soy sauce, and a big tub of kimchi. The kimchi was locally made and very good, which is another big plus for when I don't want to make my own. The market is connected to a Korean restaurant which also deserves a visit - preferably before the market so you don't leave kimchi in your car for too long! read more

Don't go this place if you are not Korean or if you are Korean. This owner man (I assume) is master in ripping customers off with skills. 1. He would start a conv with you naturally 2. While you're distracted talking back to him, he'd casually input *any* numbers that he think the items are (only items with no price tape on it) 3. And charge you with overly priced price (ex. small container of kimchi was charged $15 something costs way more less in other stores) FYI, he uses his CALCULATOR to add the amounts and charge you the amount^^ Another lady (I think she's employee) is honest (* I felt like) so it's the OWNER (I assume) read more

It was ok I thought it had more household items. I was looking for Korean floor mats.

First, I am glad there is a Korean market and that is sells the Korean style sushi-kimbap. However, when I asked if they had fishcakes and they went to get it in the back. I heard them stamping the price on it and they gave it to me saying it is their last one. Fine. It did look a bit pricy from how much I usually buy it for, so I thought well, everything is going up so I guess this was just inflation too. However, I noticed it was covering the usual price label it originally had. Out of curiosity, I removed the label and it was 5. something while they charged me 12.99 so double! That dismayed me and on top of that the fish cakes were dried out indicating they were old and ended up inedible! Sigh...maybe that was why it was the last one-refuge from the weekend inventory. And I spent 125.00 worth of groceries-maybe that is why the lady offered free juice to me bc she felt guilty -idk-which I said it is ok, I don't need any juice. I like to support local businesses and they seemed nice,but I do not like shady tactics like that to gouge the customer. So I will go to other Korean markets even though further away when I want a kimbap or fishcake. Now that I think of it there were no prices indicated or receipt, so they could have charged me willy nilly-I had two bags of groceries for 125.00 and usually I get more at Ranch 99, so for all I know I could have been gouged for that too!? AYYY,lesson learned not to be so trusting at these small mom and pop shops-sheesh! And as I read further yelps (which I should have read it before I shopped next time!), others said this about their unique pricing tactic and sometimes doubling of prices already marked! Also the place is a mess and dirty feeling-maybe bc it is small and feels cluttered with everything in disarray in certain areas. I will not be coming back since this was my second time and both times the fish cakes were old and dried out. read more

Was looking for a taqueria a friend recommended and saw a Korean restaurant AND THIS LITTLE MARKET. I was super excited. It's a tiny hole in the wall for a grocery, but they have a lot of staples that you'd need. The owner lady was very nice. As a small biz guy, just happy to support and find something local without having to jet down to the South Bay for H Mart or the big Hankook Supermarket. Highly recommend. read more

Small store with tons of Asian foods from snacks, to meats, to cold noodles. Most of the items don't have a price tag so it's difficult to know if you're getting a good deal until you ring up the items. All of the items with price tags are on the expensive side, so likely the unmarked items are too. The cashier lady (owner?) is friendly. read more

I'm all for supporting local mom and pop shops but nearly 15 bucks for kimbap? I can't...

This was my first time at this Korean market, and it was a great experience. The staff were super kind and even gave my little brother some free candy and drinks, which made him really happy. The store had a great selection, and we'll definitely be coming back! read more

The service goes above and beyond. Excellent customer service with the best Kimbap in concord. It is made fresh. I like to shop there for unique ramyun flavors or soju flavors that 99 ranch does not have. They give a freebie drink with every order. Bts and kpop idols are all over the walls on the exterior and interior before paying. read more

I came back here to do some light grocery shopping and ended up getting Korean pancake mix, pickled radish, fried Korean fish cake, and kimbap. The lady who rung us up gave my mom and I some drinks as freebies (she also gave us complimentary coffee candy last time) which was super sweet! So glad to have this place nearby to get Korean goodies that I typically can't find in my local Asian market. read more

Concord Korean Market - Mini grocery haul! - International Grocery Near Me - Concord, California

Although they have many ingredients you cannot find at the international section of grocery stores like Safeway, I still found the prices very high and unreasonable. Unfortunately this is the only Asian market I have found in the area. I loved Seafood City near the Benicia/Vallejo area, there are many more options available in that part of the Bay that aren't overpriced. read more

Amazing store with the nicest staff. There was even a little cart for my daughter to use.

Very nice neighborhood (small neighborhood) type market. Lots of good products in small place. The people that own the place are very friendly and smile a lot. It is obvious that they appreciate our business. Their mochi was delicious and were most of the prepackaged meals that I bought. The store reminded me of the ones I use to frequent when we lived in Tokyo. Sometimes I wish we had more of these neighborhood businesses. Unfortunately most are being replaced with mega stores which will soon have cold machines like self-checkout and robots instead of warm and friendly neighbors. If you are looking for fast-to-prep meals like Ramen and Udon,etc. This store is packed with a verity of vendor products. Give them a try; you will be charmed with the old country feeling. read more

This has become my favorite grocery store. It may not have all the stuff but it has all that I need and more. Since moving after living around the corner for a year, I only get to go once a month as I live about 30 minutes away now. I know in the Bay Area that's nothing but COVID turned me into a quasi-hermit so anything over 15 minute drive is too far. from the ready-made food, I always get their gimbap which I sometimes order for family gatherings. I get their fish egg rolls, japchae and pajeon too. All delicious. I got this delicious bread yesterday that has a red bean layer at the bottom, a cream layer with nuts and dried fruits in the middle, and a green bean layer on the top. Then it's coated with what I think is a peanut/sesame-like crunch. It don't know who supplies it for them but it's delicious. You'll find it in one of brown boxes under the tea section near the register. read more

Concord Korean Market - 3/12/2022 - Red beans; cream with nuts and dried fruits; green bean layers; peanut/sesame crunch coat - International Grocery Near Me - Concord, California

So glad I found a Korean market by my area. They have a lot of stuff! The customer service was great. It's a small store packed with tons of goodness! My kids liked the japchae and the kimbap! The yogurt drink was also good! Will come back again! read more

Came here looking for fresh kimbap. They had some by the front cashier. There was no price or date I assume it was made today. And based on the other stuff I bought it was 13$. I'm not sure if that's how much it always is but that's what I paid. Anyway, it was good, its tofu and vegetables. I got some other items, they had alot of dried noodles, candy, cookies, frozen food and looked like homemade japchae in front as well. Cute little store. read more

Concord Korean Market - Kimbap at front of store - International Grocery Near Me - Concord, California

Fresh kimbap (Korean sushi rolls) daily and BOSS coffee imported from Japan - the perfect meal any day. LOVE!!! We literally buy a box of BOSS coffee a week and come for the kimbap every day. Love coming here just for the kimbap and banchan (side dishes - best kimchi ever!!!), but we never leave without buying our favorite Korean snacks, especially the dried seaweed snacks, microwaveable steamed white rice (steamed fresh sticky white rice in just 2 minutes?! Thank you!!!!), hello panda, Japanese peanuts, and of course all the flavors of Pocky (green tea is my fav!). They also provide chopsticks if you ask for them, which makes the kimbap an excellent little picnic lunch at the park with the kids. read more

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I always come here to get ban chans whenever I make KBBQ at home. The owners here are very sweet and helpful. They usually give you small treats. Thank you for running a great store! read more

Small Korean store next to Korean BBQ plus. The lady who runs this store is the sweetest and always greets you with a smile. Although this isn't a store with the biggest selection of Asian goodies - they do have a range including Korean ramen, condiments, soju, and various snacks, etc. My family and I came to visit after finishing a meal from the restaurant next door. We bought a case of Soju and the lovely lady offered us shot glasses for free to go with our drink purchase. She also throws in a little Yakult/yogurt drink with our purchase. I swear she always hands out a freebie every time you support their business! read more

Small family owned Korean market in concord area. If you don't want to drive all the way to KP market or H mart, this is a great option. They have many Korean food and snack. Also from spice to sauce, fresh vegetables and instant noodles. They have many selection consider a small store but you will find something essential when you want to cook authentic Korean food at home. read more

This place is a little gem. I had been looking for some chicken batter for Korean fried chicken and this place had it. It's a small mom and pop shop but has a lot of stuff that the bigger markets do not carry. Prices are reasonable. The lady working the register is so sweet. read more

For all your Korean food needs in a pinch, this is the place for you. They're a little pricey, but again, they're good when you're in a pinch. The customer service is friendly and patient, and I'm glad they're there. I have a lot of good memories of coming here with my mom when I was a kid, and they've always been good to us. I came in last year to do some shopping, and they didn't disappoint with their selection. Do not be fooled. The shop looks small and cramped, but they have efficiently organized their racks. read more

I come here to get those huge tubs of kimchi to satisfy my kimchi cravings at times. It's the closest Korean market to me according to Yelp, though much further away from me compared to other grocery stores, so I stock up on other things while I'm here. Small store, but they utilize the space to pack in a lot. I get my curry blocks here (good variety), some furikake, spicy chili sauce, soy sauce, most Asian pantry food items. There's a tiny produce/cold food section, and I get those pickled radishes there. They have small packets of various fishes and roe in containers too. Toward the back, the good tubs of kimchi are in the fridges there too. Yum! They also have prepared food, such as kimbap, which looks great, but I haven't tried yet. The cashier that helped us was really nice. Prices are a bit high, but it's a convenient spot to stock up on certain things. read more

Small Korean grocery store (think liquor store size) in an area where the nearest Korean grocery store is in Oakland, San Jose, or Sac. While I'm happy to support small businesses, I will not be coming here again. Prices are way too high. Kimbap and the items in the refrigerated grab-n-go section with korean pancake (8 small pieces), fried tofu (6 small pieces), japchae range from $13-14 each. They don't put prices on most their items. The lady quickly, manually keys in the numbers on the register. It felt like she was making up the prices as she went. Food itself was not very good and definitely not worth the price. If you have to shop here, be super diligent about asking about the price of each item and double check your total/receipt before you leave the store. read more

Such a cute mom & pop shop. We came a couple years back and it wasn't that great, but I think the owner changed over the years. The first time we visited this store when we moved to Concord in 2017, it was really messy and unorganized, but it has become very clean and organized now. You would think that their items would be overpriced since they kind of are a monopoly in this Concord/WC/PH area, but their prices are actually very similar to bigger Korean markets like KP in Oakland and Hmart in SF/SJ. I don't come here too often because my family and I buy most of our groceries at Korean supermarkets and this store just isn't big enough to carry everything we need. But I do stop by from time to time when I am in urgent need of something or if I'm craving something and don't want to wait till my next visit to Oakland/SF/SJ. I'm guessing that the lady who's always at the counter is the owner and she's super sweet! She always gives us free Korean yakult to drink whenever we shop there :) read more

Concord Korean Market is a very limited Korean market that definitely charges for its specialty products. While I would love to support my fellow Korean establishment, the Concord Korean Market was not what I was hoping for when I came. Coming from the North Bay, we definitely suffer from a lack of Korean or even Asian markets to get certain products for cooking. With a self advertised Korean market, I was surprised at the lack of meats and Korean side dishes. Even the selection of Korean snacks were small with some of the classics but nothin special. Plus, the prices for everything were generally more than I would expect at most other Korean markets. The service was great and there is plenty of parking available on the lot. Overall, Concord Korean Market may say it is a Korean market, but definitely needs more to make it worth a trip. read more

Amazing amazing service! Very very friendly. The one working the counter was nice enough to talk to me about all the korean delicious foods! She even taught me a little korean. All smiles and good vibes were exhanged! I love this place! I am definately coming back! It was really fun saying thank you in korean to her. read more

I decided to go into this Korean market on a whim. Having been to a couple in the SF/Oakland area, I wouldn't say I am a regular but I at least knew what to expect. The inside itself is pretty cramped but the shelves are packed to the brim with all kinds of Korean foods, drinks, ingredients, cookware, etc. All in all, while the store comes off as unassuming and honestly a bit dirty - the selection was pretty good. As I'm browsing around and I decided to pick out a few things, I noticed there were no price tags on anything. Didn't think much of it and I took my basket with one single ramen packet, a single banana milk, a bottle of pineapple soju and a box of Samanco ice cream sandwiches to the register. The lady at the front ended her phone conversation and began to ring up the items. As I was still looking around the register to see what other goodies they had I really wasn't paying attention to the prices coming up on the register. As soon as I looked up and saw the total I was pretty stunned...$50! Clearly the lady helping could see my reaction and broke my train of thought by asking if it was just one bottle of soju. I quickly said yes maybe thinking that was the source of the mistaken price. But no, she still tacked on the CRV to the total. Not really know what else to do and already having my card in my hand. The clerk asked if I liked Yakult and placed one in my bag as she reached out for the card. My mistake was not walking away or asking for clarification on prices, that I can't blame anyone else but me. But clearly charging someone at least double or triple what these items are worth somewhere like 99 ranch is wrong on their part and horrible business practice. They ended up losing out on potential repeat business by pulling shady tactics and getting someone to over pay one time. I guess that's what they would rather have. DO NOT SHOP HERE read more

Concord Korean Market - International Grocery Near Me - Concord, California

Way too small and price is way too high Pre made food is not enough for one person. Korean pancake like 4 piece is $13.00, it is not worth it. Also, store item does not have price on item. read more

I enjoy coming to this Korean Market. The lady at the register is always nice and remembers me. It's a small, packed store with lots of goodies. They have fresh ban chan and spicy anchovies. Please support your local business in Concord. read more

Hello Friends - it's been a while! This is review is mainly for the yelpers that picked up the interest of K-Dramas and K-pop! Concord Korean Market is still my go-to for all things Korean food and snacks. I may have cheated and went to 99 Ranch and H-Mart but to be honestly the quality (99 Ranch) and distance (H-Mart) were not worth it. Plus support a Small Local Business! Since the craze of K-Dramas and K-pop influenced the love of Korean culture, Concord Korean Market has a huge selection of Soju, anything food related that has BTS on it, the coffees, and random vitamins - to instant meals that are seen in K-Dramas and even to the viral spicy noodles in about every different flavor. They have a selection/fridge of KBBQ meats and even huge variety of sauces - you can make your own DIY at home kbbq for a fraction of the cost. They also have a back row of fresh produce but not a big selection like a grocery store. Their frozen food section is my favorite! They carry different types of dumplings to Korean Cheese Corn-Dogs and even all the Melona bars! YAY! Now for the typical foods you see in K-Dramas, they have ramen, huge selections, ingredients to make ttekbokki/dukboki (spicy Korean Rice Cakes), and even carry the kits to make them, as well as kits for black bean noodles, spicy seafood noodle soup, and even the soft tofu soup. They also have premade banchan, side dishes available, and every time I've picked them up they are super fresh! As mentioned earlier, their soju inventory grew bigger and they have so much as well as other Korean drinks! I would write about their selection of Korean snacks but to be honest - I would probably write a huge paragraph. Either way, it's a very friendly local market - and the owners are super kind; they are Korean speaking but also understand English and will take the time to find things for you! Overall, take a visit - eat like you're in True Beauty and support a small Asian owned local business! read more

Jap chae and korean pancake was $24. That price is outrageously high. Pancake was not good. We've made better at home. Jap chae was ok. I try to support small businesses but I can't buy this again with the high prices and not so good quality read more

Shady looking run down place that doesn't have a price on any of their items. And when you get a receipt, you don't get an itemized receipt. It's whatever the person felt like charging at that time. Their kimbop and japchae were overpriced and not good. And this review is from a Korean person who spoke Korean. They do have a good location in that any decent Korean supermarket is far away. But I would never go back. read more

I've been going here for years to pick up my weekly fix of banchan and ramen. Owners are so sweet to me and my kids and always have a yogurt drink for them ready as we check out. It sure beats driving to Oakland. read more

The food and the service is amazing! The women who runs the shop is so kind and friendly!

Loved the kimbap. Woman at the store was super nice and also gave me a freebie. Will come again.

A goldmine of a variety of Asian food items that usually runs out at 99 ranch. I was impressed that they have fresh japchae and kimbap rolls at the front of the cashier! The female cashier was so kind and gave us free Yakult along with our purchase! We spent $24 for ramen, 4 drinks, and 2 snacks, as per our photos! Would come back again for this gem store! read more

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