I have gotten takeout and purchased Korean cooking stuff many times and have always had a good experience. It's got a descent amount of Korean groceries and 90% of the time it has what you need. At lunch this place is crazy busy with teenagers. It's a one person show and the service is always good. For lunch though there is one thing that is better than any other Korean market... KIMBAP!!!! Yep, at $7.99 a little more than H Mart but I absolutely love their Kimbap. It's not too big with too much rice and the center ingredients are perfect. Yeah, the BBQ pork buns ($2.50) are good as well as the Japchae and Cucumber Kimchee. The store is nice, clean with no unusual orders. LOL There is one small table and 2 chairs. Highly recommended. Check it out! read more

EM Deli & Catering - BBQ Pork bun $2.50/bun, Kim bap $7.99 - Delis Near Me - Oakland, California

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Hits the spot for cravings when you are in the area. Stocked up on some supplies when I wasn't feeling like a longer drive. The convenience is the thing. So close, well prepped food, and basic pantry staples. Expect a markup vs larger stores but totally worth it for the convenience. The young woman cashier is very helpful and friendly! read more

Parking is limited , coined parking. I believe this is Family owned. There is pre-made food, my son loves the bbq pork bun. There's also fresh sliced meat but it's kinda pricey but nice options, limited selection but fresh vegetables at great prices. Lots of Korean frozen goodies, snacks and ramen. Great place for kids to hang out. There's a small round table to sit, and some seats in the sides to eat your snacks. Overall, I enjoy coming here and I'm glad there's a location like that here. read more

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This review is on behalf of my mother and the rest of our family. EM Deli & Catering made meal boxes for a large family event that we hosted; we ordered about 80 lunch boxes. This is what my mom wanted to say: "The rice was dry. The spinach and the japchae tasted and smelled like they were going bad. Also some of the food, like the spicy pork, spilled all over the place so it made a huge mess all over the other meals and on people's plates and clothes. The mung bean sprouts had zero taste and were bland." We had to take some of the meal boxes home from the event and by the next day, all of the food smelled pretty rancid. I think their boxes may be good for a small outing or immediate consumption, but maybe not for a big catered event and definitely be wary of the packaging/your clothes if you want to get the spicy pork. read more

I've seen so many reviews about this place and decided to come one Sunday afternoon. It's super small but they have a wide variety of goods. The workers were super helpful when it came to describing the food. I ended up getting fried chicken, kimchi fried rice, beef kimbap, and some mochi's. The kimchi fried rice is probably the best I've had. I will definitely be back soon to try out more goods. read more

Amazing for takeout items! I always get a kimbap but their banchan and hot food are delicious. Check out their freezer and dry goods sections for tons of hidden gems read more

Stopped by two days in a row bc I was here for two other appts yesterday and today and I love how convenient this shop is. The shopkeepers are all super friendly also which makes me want to support their business. The store is always stocked well. Today I picked up a variety of frozen goods to try to feel my family when we have a tight 30 min turnaround time for dinner during weeknights including a frozen tonkatsu pork cutlet, frozen salted mackerel fish, frozen bulgogi rice balls, and frozen udon you can drop into miso soup. I also got these cheesecakes my kids love for breakfast tomorrow. It's a one stop shop bc I can grab lunch for dine in or to go here too. Or dinner to go. And they catered my daughter's birthday party this spring and I still have friends who ask me for the contact info for their gim bap from the party now. read more

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I have been to all the Korean markets in the East Bay and love the variety of items at EM. No shortage of anything. But most importantly, their kimbab is delicious. Super friendly staff as well. read more

Incredible friendly staff with everything you could possibly want here. Food staples, salty snacks, sweet desserts, spices, hot and ready food. Thank you for all the delicious snacks!!! read more

This deli is located in downtown Montclair Village, and it has lots of snacks and deli food to choose from. We tried the meat jun and spicy rice cakes, and both were yummy and reasonably priced. read more

EM Deli & Catering - Meat jun & rice cakes - Delis Near Me - Oakland, California

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I honestly love stopping by here anytime I'm in Oakland. Lots of variety of drinks, snacks, and ready-to-eat food - great for picnics or when you're in need of a quick meal. It's easy to go overboard here and end up leaving with stuff that'll last you the whole week. Perfect for students or people like me who just don't have the time/energy to cook :) Pro-tip: visit on a Sunday and you'll also be able to check out the Montclair Farmers Market that happens on the same street read more

EM Deli & Catering - Delis Near Me - Oakland, California

Love this place so much. The family is so delightful, as are all the employees, and they have a great selection of reasonably priced Asian groceries. The grab and go meals are delicious and portions are enough to feed two with a side. read more

It's still very nice to have this local grocer around. Realistically though, the prices are a bit higher here than at some other Asian markets. For example I bought a package of fresh noodles from their refrigerated section (the same kind I buy often at other Asian markets - photo attached - and by the way these specific ones are great, slightly chewy, noodles), and a package of their kimbap ($8-9) from their deli section. There was no price tag for the noodles, and my total was $20 including $1-2 tip. So not sure if the noodles were around $9 (I didn't think much about it at first and opted to not get a receipt), but at various other Asian markets the noodles are usually around $5. Also, the male staff person is not that friendly. The ladies are great. read more

EM Deli & Catering - Really good fresh noodles. I recommend these, but the cost is a bit higher here compared to other Asian markets. - Delis Near Me - Oakland, California

Absolutely adore this place. They have excellent banchan (much better than hmart - this is more like what my Korean grandma would make). But what really stands out for me is the fresh kimchi (geotjeori)!! This is something I've been unable to find in the Bay Area. I have not found any good ones at the Korean groceries until this one. The owners are also so sweet and kind! read more

I am no expert, but I thought this place way great. Was on a walk and just happened to stumble inside and was awed at what I found. Its a small sized market but has so much to choose from from good, packaged, treats, pastries, and packaged meals and bento boxes! They even have a table or two where you can sit inside and eat I got the japchae and it was for a good price, good portion a little sweet but I would recommend. read more

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So- full disclosure- I'm reviewing take out food from here as my wife brought it to me- I didn't (yet) visit the deli myself. But- after years of eating and enjoying Korean food, I can say without a doubt the kimchi here is the best I've eaten hands down. Just their regular kimchi, they offer numerous varieties. I also tried their green onion kimchi, and while it was good, I didn't love it as much as the plain ol kimchi. I definitely will be visiting and eating through the menu soon so I can update my review. But you gotta try their kimchi! read more

EM Deli & Catering - Kimchi - Delis Near Me - Oakland, California

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I catered rice bowls for a work meeting but most people didn't finish their bowls. =( I wonder whether it's worth to try out their bibimbab... read more

Kimchi Fried Rice is my favorite. They also have good JapChae (potato noodles). Great portions. A large assortment of snacks, noodles, unique beverages, and prepared foods. Jenny and the gentlemen who own the Mt.Clair place are always there working firsthand and they are seriously some of the nicest people! Sunday visits are fun because the road is blocked off for the farmers market so you can sit somewhere outside if you find a spot. read more

EM Deli & Catering - A. Kimchi Fried Rice with Egg Bowl (I totally ate a bunch of it before taking the photo) - Delis Near Me - Oakland, California

Came across this place after the nearby restaurants were closed that Sunday afternoon when we were getting a late lunch. YUM! My heart skipped a beat looking at the variety of dishes offered. We definitely got too much food for 2 adults but it was so affordable. I'm getting 3 work lunches out of the leftovers! We got a beef bento box, kimchi fried rice, Japchae, a combo California roll/inari, mini pork bun for kiddo. Yummy Korean food! read more

I miss working in downtown Oakland and being able to stop by their storefront on 14th Street. Montclair is out of the way, but I would still drive to support their business. They have great cuts of meat for KBBQ and other dishes, along with an amazing selection of banchan that you don't normally see even in places like Koreana Plaza in Oakland. Last December, my then fiance and I stopped by to try their kimbap because we were thinking of offering that along with lumpia during cocktail hour at our wedding. EM Deli's beef and burdock kimbap is absolutely delicious and we emailed them to see if they would be able to fulfill an order of three trays (approximately 675 pieces). They were able to fulfill the order and even delivered directly to our venue in Alameda for an additional fee. The ordering process was so easy and they offer quite a large selection of items. The lumpia we ordered was meant to represent my Filipino-American heritage while the kimbap represented my now husband's Korean-American heritage. After our wedding, my brothers and a number of other guests expressed how much they liked the kimbap, even above the lumpia, haha. Do yourself a favor and order from EM Deli! I know I will be reaching out to them for future catering needs, too. read more

Love this place. Their food is good and big portions. Very friendly people. I love the kimchi fried rice, spicy pork bowl, japche, and their buns. read more

I used to go EM Deli at their previous location in Downtown Oakland/Chinatown when there were on 14th Street but I liked their move to Montclair because I live there. Their staff are friendly and while they don't have all the items like a full Korean Supermarket, they have quite a few things including snacks, sauces, a deli section of butchered meats (both marinated and non-marinated) and different prepared foods including kimchi fried rice, fried chicken, etc. and prepared meals. The quality of the meat is pretty good, I normally get the non-marinated because it's slightly cheaper than the marinated. It's convenient for cooking to have the sliced packs of meat ready to go which might be a little pricier than getting a big steak or roast @ Safeway, but the quality makes up for the price in my opinion. They have what you need to do the whole Korean BBQ thing from your own home, check them out. read more

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Delicious hot food! The services was pretty fast I didn't wait long in line! I'm curious about the friend chicken and can't wait to try it. The place is a bit small but a lot of options to look at and buy! I will definitely come again! read more

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We love this little market, the prepared food is so good, you'll end up craving it. We love the steamed buns, and we've also really enjoyed the hot bento lunches and kimchi. read more

EM Deli & Catering - Pork and chicken curry buns, so soft and delicious - Delis Near Me - Oakland, California

One stop shop for all your Korean cuisine needs. Cute market in Montclair that has a small selection of produce, frozen dumplings, soups, snacks, banchan, and bbq meats. They even have a deli with bento boxes, kimbap, japchae, and fried chicken. I've been at the deli a few times and enjoyed their japchae and kimbap for a quick lunch. While this market isn't as extensive as the one in downtown Oakland, I found it had all the essentials I needed if I'm ever in the mood for Korean food. Staff were friendly and were helpful with answering questions. read more

The japchae noodles were chewy, well seasoned and had lots of green onions. I would purchase this item again if I didn't want to go to a restaurant and wait for it. The tteokbokki was delicious! It was the right consistency and the sauce had the right amount of spicy; with bits of cabbage, peppers, fish cake.. I would definitely come back for this. As for the fried chicken with spicy sauce; it may have been good when it was first cooked. It tasted as if it had been sitting out for a while or could've been left over from the day before. I would not buy this item again. read more

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So the wedding happened. They were on time, set up in rapid time and were off before the wedding party arrived which was an extremely short window. The highlight was the short ribs. Oh my god. If you get catering from them, this is the one. Everything was delicious but if I ever use them, I hope it's just a pan of rice and just trays and trays of the beef. The wedding was great and in no small part due to the food. read more

Still love this place so much. Bento boxes are still my fav. They pack so much great stuff in - terrific rice, noodles, meat, crispy tofu, veggies, sauce, wonton and what ever that cool egg thing was. I have to remeber to come here for the wide range of pantry items I sometimes struggle to find at the local grocery chain stores (noodles, sauces, edamame). And the person behind the counter was a gem. read more

I absolutely love this place. I can get my imported Kit Kat fix without having to go downtown. They also have UCC coffee, Ramune soda, canned boba drips, lots of great snack options (including Turtle chips, my fave), steamed buns, kimbap, many hot food options, and so much more. The location is great as it's close to other places often on my list of errands. The store is always clean and tidy and the staff is super friendly and helpful. read more

I love this market for finding Asian staples for cooking at home. The grab and go bowls are wonderful especially for my kids for an after school snack. Prices are good, the store is exceptionally clean and organized and the woman who works there is so friendly and kind. A few weeks ago I was there with my 11 year old daughter and the woman gave my daughter an extra grab and go dish. How nice is that?!? I loved this market since its opening, so glad it's around and will continue to make it a part of my regular shopping. read more

3.5 stars overall but rounding up. Cute grocery store and take out spot for Korean food. We stopped by around 1pm on a Saturday, and it was busy but not crowded at the time. They have all the basics, such as rice, noodles, ice cream, drinks (even alcohol), so perfect for a one stop shop. They also have a good selection available for take out food- some dishes are pre-made and kept in a warmer, and some are in their refrigerated section. I ended up trying: -Spicy Pork Rice Bowl (Served w/Kimchi, Miso Soup, $9.99, https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=VabTOIkkt9Ag657dLdLmGg&userid=76vIFZcC7owykCBjMfGVXg): The pork had good heat to it, and this was a substantial rice bowl. I didn't drink the miso soup, but their kimchi was solid. -Japchae ($6.99, https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=F1mHsmocCzmQmbpw-6xrLA&userid=76vIFZcC7owykCBjMfGVXg): This was a GIANT bowl of japchae, and they pack it to the brim. We felt like we ate a good amount but it didn't seem like we made much of a dent in the bowl. Their japchae was flavorful and cooked well- recommended! -Samanco Strawberry Vanilla Ice Cream ($6.99, https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=ojGZeoLXw6080ukQBY0i4Q&userid=76vIFZcC7owykCBjMfGVXg): Yum- I liked the combination of strawberry jam and vanilla ice cream, and it's a bonus that the ice cream is neatly enclosed in the fish shaped wafer shell. Their staff was really friendly and helpful, and all were wearing masks correctly. Hand sanitizer is available. I would come back for Korean groceries if in the area, and pick up more food (such as their kimbap!). Parking may be tough in this area- metered parking spots were available, but there are a lot of restaurants/shops on this street and it can get busy. read more

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Personally, I was initially most interested in EM Deli and Catering for getting ingredients for preparing Korean food. I am a newby learning how to cook Korean food, and EM Deli has so much available in their small well-organiser space.  Their store is sparkly clean, and everything is easy to find. There On the left, when entering their store are small containers of ready to eat single servings of delicious dishes that they have prepared. Personally, I got seaweed salad, and squid salad--both were absolutely fresh and delicious!  Besides a refrigerated case  that included some important veggies, sauces, and tofu for preparing your own dishes., They also have frozen commercially packaged food for using later. They have dried goods like rice, soy sauce, noodles, and seaweed. They also have lots of Korean cuts of meat, and can get you fresh fish from San Francisco. If you just want to get what they have already prepared, you can go down to actually see what they have. You can order online. We had a small dinner party of four and got carry out. When it was brought home, we ate it so quickly that i forgot to take pictures. read more

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Cute little Korean grocery store with hot food ready to eat as well! They have little of everything, so make sure to stop by and take a look! I always get their pork belly here, the price and quality meets my needs so whoever wants to try kbbq at home, you know where to go ;) Service is always friendly and nice! read more

Wow I'm so pleasantly surprised to find a Korean eatery and convenience store in this area! Learn from me though - don't order online and instead go straight there to pick up hot food. That's what the owners so kindly told me when I arrived. Because of the fees they have to pay takeout/delivery apps, they raise the price of all their food there. I paid $11.99 for a bulgogi and rice bowl, which was $8.99 in store. All of their items are really well priced if you pick up and go. And they have a great range of Korean mains and appetizers. In addition to our chicken and pork rice bowls, I got a Korean omelette dish and kimchi pancakes! The bowls were decent! I could tell the bulgogi had been sitting out awhile so it was a little dry. The chicken was better though. The appetizers were nothing spectacular, but were affordable and appeased my Korean food craving. I feel like I'd be here all the time trying different specialty items if I lived nearby. Definitely check this spot out! read more

What a gem of a place and how amazing to be able to get my Korean fix in Montclair instead of venturing to downtown Oakland. The staff and owner are friendly and the premade food fresh and delicious. Ranging from rice bowls, kimbap, spicy rice cakes and a huge array of banchan. They even have the spicy raw marinated crab which is impressive and the homemade kimchi is wonderful too. I'm so glad they opened in this neighborhood! read more

EM Deli and Catering is great! I stopped by today to pick up a quick lunch on my way to work. Had a craving for Kimbap! Ended up wandering around the store for a little bit browsing - fought the urge to stock up on ramyeon, Turtle chips, banchan, drinks, and other snacks! EM has everything! I ended up buying japchae and kimbap - both were very tasty and hit the spot! I even have some leftovers to share with my husband. I have previously tried the bibimbap which was also very good! EM is located in the heart of Montclair. There is street parking and, if you happen to go during busier hours, parking can be a bit difficult. The staff is very friendly and helpful. They didn't have any kimbap out when I stopped by, but when I asked if they had any, he went to the back to check! The kimbap was in my hands in less than two minutes! read more

Great family take out Korean restaurant in Montclair. Ample parking outside on a Saturday afternoon. They have tons of snacks and drinks along with hot meal dishes. Everything is neatly packed and so fresh! We got the kimbap sushi and a variety bento box to share along with a strawberry milk. Each meal comes with a free miso soup. The restaurant is super clean and pristine. I'll need to check out their ramen packs. I've never seen a bigger variety elsewhere. read more

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I couldn't be more excited about EM. It's a true wonderland of premade food, chips, drinks, candy, produce and any ingredient for Asian cuisine you could imagine. I really enjoyed the pork buns and the jap chae. I can't wait to return again! read more

This place is a gem! I'm so glad my coworker brought me here. Love the variety they have to offer. Great finds. I usually get the spicy fried chicken, veggie dumplings, bbq pork bun, noodles and spicy kimchi rice. Yummm . They have a lot of fresh, made that day and frozen items. The owners are friendly and always helpful. I love this cute little market. read more

I stroll by this place often. Yesterday I decided to give it a try because I Love Korean food and culture. You can get pre made food. It's all individually packaged. Very clean and neat. There's lots of variety of pre made kimchi, pickles and marinated veggies. You can also get marinated Korean bbq meat to take home and grill yourself. What a great and delicious dinner idea! I got the marinated chicken thighs and beef short ribs. I Threw them on my BBQ and in 30 minutes we had a huge Korean bbq feast. It's was so so good. Marinated to perfection. So delicious and easy. They also have a ton of PPE masks and gloves. Lots of hand sanitizers and disinfectant wipes in case you were looking for some. read more

EM Deli & Catering - Marinated chicken thighs. I grilled them at home on my grill - Delis Near Me - Oakland, California