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    I love Essential Ocean Foods. Great customer service and they're so polite. Best wholesaler in all of LA.

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    King Fish Market - Banana Pudding

    King Fish Market

    3.8(161 reviews)
    2.9 mi
    $$

    The food was delicious only thing that can improve is the fries could have seasoning on them but…read moreeverything else is amazing !!!

    I'm really starting to have mixed feelings about this place. I've been coming here for about two…read moreyears now since it's right down the street from my job at SoFi Stadium. First off, parking is rough. The restaurant is located in a small shopping center with several other businesses sharing the same lot, so finding a space can be a challenge. Sometimes it's easier to park down the street and walk over. This also isn't really a sit-down-and-enjoy-your-meal kind of place. It's more of a grab-your-food-and-go spot. The reason I'm starting to feel differently is because the last few visits haven't been as consistent as they used to be. I remember seeing the owner around much more often, and the food quality seemed better. Lately, the fries have been darker, the fish portions sometimes feel a little small for the price, and it occasionally seems like the frying oil isn't being changed as often as it should be. The service is okay, but it's not always the friendliest. One thing I've noticed is that when I ask for the fresh house-made hot sauce instead of the prepackaged packets, it sometimes feels like I'm inconveniencing the staff, especially one guy in particular. Maybe that's not the intention, but it can come across that way. That said, I keep coming back for a reason. The fish still has great flavor, and I enjoy several of the sides. The mac and cheese is probably my favorite, the collard greens are solid, and the fries are satisfying when they're fresh. I'm hoping this place can get back to the consistency that made me a regular in the first place.

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    Yama Sushi Marketplace

    Yama Sushi Marketplace

    4.8(250 reviews)
    8.7 miHarvard Heights

    Due to packed weekend schedule, I was out looking for something to eat. In Koreatown, that…read moreshouldn't be an issue but when your craving something to grab and go, the options are quite limited. I have been eyeing Yama for quite a while and this past Monday, I was able to find the time to go! Yama Sushi Marketplace reminds of stepping into a Japanese Grocery store. Snacks lined the center of the store, while hot food, pre-packed sushi line the wall. There is also a traditional counter on the right for sashimi and fresh fish cuts. Let's talk food, I got some assorted Nigiri ($11), Salmon Nigiri ($11), some 2 packs of Chicken Yakitori 2 Skewers per pack ($4/pack), tea, and soda. It all came out to $40. Though I don't normally like to pay that much for lunch, I didn't regret it one bit. The sushi tasted so good and fresh, while the skewers were hot and meat tender. Paired with the soda it make my lunch such a nice treat. Parking can be found for free in the facility located in the back and underground. When I visited, there was a lot of parking so no issues there. If you would like to eat there, there are some small tables set up outside for you to enjoy your food. I will definitely come back again as they do have bento options, which after this last visit makes me want to be a regular. Cheers!

    Best bang for your buck when it comes to sushi. Price points are perfect. Higher quality than any…read moresuper market sushi, including Whole Foods, for about the same price or less. Love the selection of alcohol. So far, I've only had nigiri. Highly recommend their tuna nigiri sampler. I got a couple of pickled things and salads and they were amazing. Squid salad goes crazy. Cannot wait to come back and try the fried foods.

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    Yama Sushi Marketplace - Salmon Sushi

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    Socal Crab Market - Great seafood, potatos, andouille sausage,  corn, boiled eggs.

    Socal Crab Market

    4.5(27 reviews)
    4.0 miManchester Square

    Our family has been customers for Years! Even followed him to his 2nd location! Prices and Service…read morewere Always Better than any regular grocery store!! Drive By!!!

    3rd time's a charm, and by "charm," I mean I finally confirmed that the problem was never me…read more The first time I purchased king crab from this market, I bought two bags at $175 each. When we cracked the legs open, there was a thick, rubbery, shell-like layer wrapped around the meat. We assumed we had overcooked it, accepted our $350 lesson, and took it on the chin. Against my better judgment, I returned and spent nearly $385 on 2 five-pound bags of king crab and a bag of shrimp. The shrimp were fine. The crab? Same problem. Initially, I steamed a few legs for about 10 minutes and thought, "Okay, maybe I overcooked it again." Thankfully, I had only removed what I planned to eat and kept the remaining legs frozen. Today, I decided to test that theory. I removed three legs, steamed them for 5 minutes.... Literally set my timer for 5 minutes and what do you know, same exact result. As the pictures show, this is not the crab's normal thin membrane. The hard outer shell literally separates from a second, soft shell underneath it, leaving very little edible meat. I paid for king crab, not an expensive scavenger hunt for actual crab meat. At these prices, customers should not be sold poor quality, double-shelled crab legs. After spending more than $700 here across 2 visits and having the same issue each time, I'm officially done conducting experiments. This market has had multiple opportunities, and unfortunately, the crab failed every time. 3rd time's a charm because there definitely won't be a 4th

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    Socal Crab Market - The meat was stuck to the inside of the membrane.

    The meat was stuck to the inside of the membrane.

    Socal Crab Market - Not the normal thin membrane of a king crab.

    Not the normal thin membrane of a king crab.

    Socal Crab Market - I made a homemade seafood boil with the seafood I bought and there is plenty in the freezer still.

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    I made a homemade seafood boil with the seafood I bought and there is plenty in the freezer still.

    Wild Fork - slim thermal bag in paper bag, no dry ice

    Wild Fork

    4.3(61 reviews)
    3.9 mi

    This Wild Fork is in Manhattan Beach and it is a great one. Parking is so easy and free. The prices…read moreare very reasonable and the sizes they sell in are great for use right away (unless you get a Cowboy Steak and that will feed two for two nights. All of their food is fresh frozen and comes from everywhere. We love their PICANHA, Brazilian Churrasco BBQ Rodizio style steak, but our favorite and the dogs favorite is their venison. We only feed our dogs fresh food, cooked daily and all of it is now from Wild Fork. They are picky and love to eat the bison and venison. They also have frozen items in small packs for two. We love their crab cakes and their lobster cakes. They have bread, we love their Parker Rolls. Their service is usually okay here, but don't leave something in the bottom of my cart and then, honest me, I tell them after all is bagged and they make me wait in line. That was bad form. It is clear I am disabled and making me wait and wait is just not okay. This place is small, but very clean.

    Wild fork is many things, and for my family of two it's a place to save money on perfectly…read moreproportioned meats. My husband and I find ourselves purchasing from Wild Fork quite often so that we are saving money on smaller portions of foods that the two of us enjoy. This is better for us instead of the need to buy "family packs" of meat that would generally be too hard for us to finish. Yes, all items at Wild Fork are meant to be purchased frozen and then defrosted for when you're ready to cook. All manors of food are available, not just meats, lending a hand to being a one-stop-shop for your needs. From meats to breads to veggies, Wild Fork has it all. The staff at the Manhattan Beach location has always been beyond kind and very helpful. They've even been helpful with occasionally recommending recipes for items we are thinking of purchasing. The store has an overall laid-back feeling to it, almost as if the most chilled out grocery store that you could imagine.

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    Wild Fork - Sausages galore.

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    Sausages galore.

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