They have a huge selection of expired items. Shop carefully. The photos must be photoshopped, because this place is run down. This is however the only Asian market in that area, so I'm sure they get fresh vegetables weekly. Overall the place was creepy and the man behind the counter couldn't care less if you were there or not. He didn't even say hello or goodbye and we were the only customers in the place. read more

Food was really good only issue was the chef was gone so the menu was very limited so make sure you call ahead make sure they have everything. The king bai was the only disappointment great flavor pork was awesome but the bao was kind of hard but if it was fresh it would be great. Will be back again when the chef is there few things I want to try. read more

First Oriental Supermarket / Cho Tan Binh - Menu - Grocery Near Me - Winter Haven, Florida

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The First Oriental Market in Winter Haven comes highly recommended, and my recent experience solidifies its reputation as a go-to spot for authentic Asian cuisine and groceries. Following a wave of positive feedback, I decided to place an order for egg rolls for a Year of the Dragon celebration at work. The service was impeccable, with the egg rolls prepared hot and ready for pickup at the agreed time, demonstrating their commitment to customer satisfaction. We ordered from their menu the night before the event. The beef pho was aromatic and flavorful. spring rolls were fresh. A unique find was the sweet waffle filled with cheese - a delightful fusion that balanced sweetness and savory in every bite. Their selection of drinks offered a refreshing treat. What sets First Oriental Market apart is not just its mini menu but also the convenience of shopping for groceries while you wait. The market presents an opportunity to explore and try new products, making each visit a chance to discover something exciting. Whether you're picking up a quick meal or shopping for unique ingredients, First Oriental Market in Winter Haven is a gem that caters to both your dining and grocery needs with excellence and variety. read more

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I've been in once before to grab noodles, vegetables, and other goods. I stocked up on soba, udon, and ramen noodles at a great price! Their produce is fresh and has lasted a long time, but I can't say the same for their kimchi. Although it was store made, I didn't think to check it before purchasing. As soon as I took it home, I realized it was compromised because of the sliminess. According to what what I read online, it's still safe to eat, but the texture would be ruined and I was too grossed out. As for the boba, it's really disappointing. Way too much sugar and artificial flavor. Better off driving to a place closer to Orlando or Lakeland. read more

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Great selection of sake! The service was quick, the strawberry boba tea is delicious! read more

First Oriental Supermarket / Cho Tan Binh - Sake - Grocery Near Me - Winter Haven, Florida

I visited this store for the first time and ordered a grilled pork sandwich and a Vietnamese iced coffee. Unfortunately, the coffee was overwhelmingly sweet with barely any coffee flavor. The sandwich was not toasted and tasted very plain, with only a small amount of shredded carrots and vegetables. As someone Vietnamese, I can say that neither the sandwich nor the coffee resembled authentic Vietnamese bánh mì or cà phê sữa đá. I rated the experience one star. read more

I've read so many reviews from this place that I had to check it out even if it meant from driving out of town. I was in need of some Asian sauces and spices I thought great we could try some good food and also get some groceries. The food was great minus the fact that we had to wait extremely long. People that put their orders in after us had their food prepared first. I spent over $100 between food and groceries to come home and realize everyone grocery I purchased was expired. I will not go back. Very disappointed at the money I wasted. These sauces are not cheap. And beware they tag the prices on top of the expiration date. Most of the reviews were for their hot food which was good but pay attention for expiration dates when buying groceries. read more

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Delicious! Worth the drive to check out this amazing place! They have an amazing selection of grocery items for purchase. Delicious teas, milk teas (with boba), but also food! The Korean corn dogs are amazing as well as the Bahn Mi (we had the pork). Highly recommend! read more

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Great Asian Market and Vietnamese hot food to go spot. The aisles are narrow but well-stocked--Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese, Indian, Phillipino & Chinese items galore. Nice candy aisle, great beer & wine imports, cold case with unique drinks (basil seed water? flavored coconut milk? Most food items have English instructions. Prices are reasonable (but some high based on being imported). They have a hot food bar where they prepare bao buns, dumplings, stir fries, noodles, egg rolls (changes). They have a dozen specialty drinks--the Vietnamese coffee was delicious. Trying the red bean tea next. Others love the bobas. Don't miss the frozen boba brown sugar fudgecicles! Everything I've had is delicious, hot, flavorful & fairly priced. There is no seating area. read more

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Wanted to try a new place for boba tea. The cups are really cute but the tea wasn't great and the boba was overcooked so it was mushy. They lady also asked if we wanted extra add-ins not saying there was an up charge so that rang our bill up but she was nice still. read more

First Oriental Supermarket / Cho Tan Binh - Got Taro and Strawberry mango Boba tea - Grocery Near Me - Winter Haven, Florida

Love their Thai tea and the Korean cheese waffles, oh and bao buns. You can't go wrong with any of the prepared food. The staff is fast and efficient, what you would expect for an Asian market. read more

I've never had the saltiest sandwich ever. For $5 my first and last time there. Everything is double the price than everywhere else read more

First Oriental Supermarket / Cho Tan Binh - Grocery Near Me - Winter Haven, Florida

I've tried to eat here twice within the same week. Both times they were closed but their hours posted say they were open. However the store part is very organized. read more

First time here and ordered to go. The soups are prepared perfectly to enjoy at home! I was super pleased with how well made it to go. Don't hesitate, try it out!! Ate it in the comfy of my own home. read more

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I was on the hunt for crystalized ginger and this place came up in my search. It was the closest to where we were so I called and asked if they had any and I was told yes. The connection was a bit weak and I said I would be in later. When we arrived the place was bigger than I expected. We wandered the aisles and found a lot of interesting items that I wish I was good at cooking with. From what I could discern there was a decent selection and reasonable prices. We found one item to buy while looking but no ginger. I went to the gentleman working and said I was the one that called for the crystalized ginger and he showed me where the ginger candies were. When I pressed he explained that they were out of the crystalized but did have several products. Since we were here we picked one of the candies to try and also found some ginger tea. While we did not find the product we were looking for we did buy a few items. I will continue my search but this was not a bad store. read more

First Oriental Supermarket / Cho Tan Binh - Products - Grocery Near Me - Winter Haven, Florida

The employees/owners are very nice and the boba is delicious! I enjoyed my taro boba tea but the other person with me thought the boba balls were a little inconsistent with some being a little undercooked, but that's up to personal taste. read more

We enjoyed this place thoroughly. What we loved: cheesy waffle, egg rolls, bao buns, king baos, chicken sandwich, strawberry boba. We have eaten there many times since discovering! read more

This is an average Asian grocery store with your expected package products. You'll find the noodles and sauces here, but not the fresh produce. Small parking lot and can be difficult to leave during rush hour. read more

First off, I have no idea how this place got a rating of 4.5 stars. I have been in the store twice and will never go back.The people running the place are rude and do not value their customers whatsoever. I actually had to ask for my change otherwise I would not have gotten it. I tried their kimchi which was a huge mistake.It had no flavor whatsoever.It was pretty much raw cabbage in pickle juice. I have made kimchi myself at home that tasted 100% better than this garbage and I am a white male of German dissent. If you want top notch perfect Kimchi go to Gigi's and stay away from this garbage Asian grocery store. read more

Winter Haven has an Asian Supermarket? What?! Having the distinction of being an grocery alternative to Publix and Super-Walmart automatically gives it Five Stars in my book. lol. Not that there's anything wrong with Publix and Super-Walmart, but I try to shop local when I can and First Oriental Supermarket lets me do that. Located off Cypress Gardens, across from Publix (funnily enough), this little shop is probably one of the cleanest Asian markets I've ever been in. lol. That's saying a lot, since I've been around them my whole life; it's definitely a lot cleaner than the ones in Orlando. xD For a small shop, they have a wide selection of Asian products: canned goods, dried goods, sauces, snacks (seaweed snacks!!), drinks, frozen foods, fresh produce (mostly Asian and locally grown, I believe), fresh fruits. Their produce selection is limited, though. So I suggest either calling in to ask what they have or going in to check regularly or even asking if they can order it for you. They also have a miscellaneous aisle where they sell cookware, bamboo steamers, chopsticks, Asian decor and knick-knacks, and various china dishware/dinnerware -- they even have pinatas. LOL. And the prices for all these things are great! They're actually a little lower than most supermarkets. For $10, I came out with several cans of young coconut milk, bags of snacks, and a two bags of fresh veggies. The service is amazing. Family-owned and operated, First Oriental is run by several people, and I've never met people more willing to help you. The elder gentleman at the front is one of the friendliest and happiest people I've met. Haha. During check-out, he was more than happy to brag about his grand-children (of which, he has seventeen) and regale you with stories about his life. It definitely brightened my day. One thing though, one of the men came off as really gruff on the phone, but that was just his sense of humor/phone voice. He was actually pretty entertaining when I came in. xD The only negative I could find? While they do have a good selection of things, it's still not as comprehensive as a bigger Asian supermarket -- say, the ones in Orlando. They also don't have much in way of fresh meats or fish. They'll usually be frozen or they'll have it occasionally. All things considered though, I'm glad this place exists in Winter Haven. It's super convenient and it's nice to know you don't have to run all the way to Orlando to buy certain ingredients or spices or vegetables. I definitely recommend this grocery store for their fresh, locally grown produce, their selection of Asian goods, their prices, and their awesome service. 4.5 Stars Fun Fact: The Vietnamese name of the store translates to Peaceful/Harmonious Market. Isn't that pretty? read more

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Ordered Spicy noodle soup and 2 Ban Mi sandwich's. Both were very tasty and would visit again

Nice little Asian market with lunch options and boba tea. Neat and clean and lots to choose from. read more

First Oriental Supermarket / Cho Tan Binh - Grocery Near Me - Winter Haven, Florida

Great food ! Friendly staff and BEST BOBA I EVER TRIED !! Specially the jasmine one .

Very friendly operator! Surprised to find a supermarket in Winter Haven while I was out there on business last week, I stopped in to pick up a couple staples. Found most of what I needed just by browsing around, some things they didn't have. Overall a good shopping experience and one I wasn't expecting so far outside of Orlando. A clean store with plenty of shelving but perhaps only 70-80% of the stock you'd see in larger cities. read more

Frequent patron, the owners are beyond kind and helpful even in the face of some of the ugliest customers I've ever met. Beautiful selection of delicacies not to be found anywhere else in this area. Best boba tea in town! No contest! read more

Can't say enough great things about this place. Had half the menu and everything is so delicious. The lady is so sweet also! Only complaint is that I wish they were in Lakeland not in winter haven :) I'd be there every day if that was the case!! read more

A hidden gem in Winter Haven. You'd never know it from the outside, but this place had outstanding food! Try the Bahn Mi sandwiches, the steamed Bao Buns, the egg rolls (more like Vietnamese spring rolls), and the Boba tea. Trust me, you will be wonderfully surprised. Friendly, appreciative, courteous service as well. Honestly, if I could only pick one place for lunch food in Winter Haven, this would be my go to. read more

Everyone was super sweet! The mango Boba was so good! And the store was well kept. For sure going back!

Amazing food, amazing boba Excellent variety as far as products ! Definitely recommend read more

This is probably the only asian market on this side of town! The owner is great, I come in all the time trying to cook vietnamese foods and he has always helped with pointers and tips to make it better. They dont really have the biggest selections but they have the basics of what you would need. read more

We passed by this after legoland before going to Walmart for returns. The pho poster, sandwiches caught my eye and I thought it was a cafe until I came up and realize it was a small grocery store. Our family was so deprived of authentic viet/Chinese food... to our surprise it was really good even if it was just one person running the whole store and making the food. Don't judge a book by its cover, will recommend!!! read more

The selection is small very limited. The ac was not on whether it was broken or they were being cheap, I don't know but... Was very hot and stuffy, I had to leave because it was uncomfortable. They really need to stock their shelves to suit the community. Maybe have a suggestion box of items we would like to see on their shelves. I went iso bonito flakes but to no avail. Was going to opt for fish sauce but it looked too old. I used to drive to stores in Orlando and was hoping for the success of this little store but.... The search continues. Maybe, lakeland? read more

call before you go! closing time said 5pm. arrived 4:10 and it's already closed. what a waste of time and gas. this is not the first time it happened to me. read more