Everyone knows this is the best place to get poke in San Jose! My boyfriend and I always get their…read moreSpicy Tuna Poke by the tub ($46 for large), make rice at home, and get to enjoy their poke for the next few days for our meals! We come often and get a large amount of poke and their quality always meets expectations every time. It's only window ordering (and not a sit down restaurant) so wait times can get a little lengthy with many people coming during lunch breaks and with it just being a popular place. I definitely recommend to order through their website online before you start driving! I always get to skip in front of the pick up line and just pick up my food when I arrive. Their parking lot only has about 7 spots and is almost always full but the spots can open up quick with everyone coming in and out. There's a lot of street parking too. The environment is great here. They also have many snacks and Hawaiian Sun drinks! I would love to try their mochi in the future. Always happy to come and get Santo Market!

Ordered 2 poke bowls, a shrimp plate, and one of their rice cracker snacks that all came up to…read moreroughly $50-$55 bucks in total (not including the strawberry mochi; we came around 10ish in the morning, which was about 25 minutes or so AFTER they were sold out, otherwise it might've been over $60ish in total). Price is pretty steep for something like this. The owner or person taking our order seemed like a confident or very straight forward / strong type personality, which I'm fine with because I naturally have a bit of a strong personality as well so it didn't bother me, although it would've been better if he smiled or something so it doesn't seem like he's coming off like a New Yorker. Just sayin. But I also know that he's simply doing his job so it's nothing personal. Anyhow, the food he talked a good game on it being the best in the Bay Area turned out to be quite mid IMPO. The shrimp was 100% overcooked, the side Mac salad was actually *not* good at all and it sucks because that's something I feel like you can't mess up but it was gross unfortunately, I spat it out even tho I hate wasting food. It just didn't taste freshly made whatsoever. The poke bowl wasn't comparable to Hawaii since he mentioned it's just as good... but honestly I think everyone's taste buds are different because to me, the poke bowl was totally mid, but it could taste really good to someone else and that's certainly OK! Also -- I like salty things esp when I crave for it but this was quite heavy on the salt, which made my experience the way it was. Even though it could've been better, I came with no expectations and just wanted to see what the fuss was about. That said, the only thing that was good was the rice cracker snack we bought and that's it. Glad I still gave this place a try, but personally for me, it's definitely my last visit. Maybe I'll come back at an earlier time to get one of their strawberry mochi but other than that, I think I'll rest my case here.

Disclaimer that I didn't come here to buy specific ingredients to make a Hispanic meal; rather I…read morejust wanted to check out a local, independent supermarket. That aside, let me summarize my thoughts by saying: I'd come again. And again. And...well, you get the idea. My Spanish isn't great, but the staff largely understood and spoke English, and were pleasant and happy to help me find what I needed. The prices were quite agreeable. I bought 17 items, consisting of 3 large (600 ml) beverages, 2 smaller beverages, 3 hefty cans of tuna soup, 2 large palettes of canned sardines in tomato sauce, 6 tins of canned sausages, and 1 cup noodle. This, in total, cost me just under 55 dollars. 3.24 dollars per item, on average, is hardly something to complain about. And the quality of the goods was impressive, too. - The beverages I bought were five different varieties of the Vive100 energy drink. I've only had a chance to try the original (all green) and Fusion (red) versions, but let me just say: they taste far more natural than any other caffeinated energy drink I've had. Maybe it's the natural cane sugar, but the flavoring just feels smoother and less aggressively "chemical" as well. - The tuna soups I bought were "encebollado de atún," and contained whole chunks of tuna, savory broth, potatoes, onions, and some other greens and spices. For only about 3-4 dollars and 224-250 calories, they were incredibly filling and wholesome. The two brands were Real and Manabí, and I recommend you try both. - Of the canned sardines in tomato sauce, I've yet to try the Real brand, but La Sirena is excellent: hearty, meaty, flavorful, and barely metallic at all. I don't recommend the Iberia brand (which Chaparral carries, but I didn't buy), as the fish is tough, and the sauce is thin and tastes more of metal than tomato. - The canned sausages were Rica Rondo brand vienna sausages. Not the best vienna sausages I've had (Libby's tends to be less salty, more tender, and more flavorful), but still a good enough pick-me-up snack that can easily be consumed on the go. The parking is no issue. Even though the lot (located to the right of the main entrance) is on the smaller side, I've never had trouble finding a spot. Once you go to the entrance, you'll see a sign that says backpacks, among other things, are not permitted inside. No problem, since they offer shopping baskets and give offer bags (for 20 cents) at checkout. Three things you'll want to consider before going: - One, the supermarket does have a "structured flow" for traffic; aside from the pockets of products near the entrance, the frozen food section, and the meat section, all aisles are one-direction only. This can be unintuitive to people who are used to typical American supermarkets, but takes little time to get adjusted to. - Two, foods are arranged first by country of origin, and then by product type, which means that you might see similar products in different parts of the store. - Three, there are no restrooms available for customer use.

As someone who lived in Miami, where multicultural food options are everywhere -- Colombian,…read moreVenezuelan, Puerto Rican, Cuban, you name it -- moving to Northern California was a bit of a culture shock (and let's be honest... a price shock too ). Everything here is expensive -- even the air feels like it has a service fee -- but that's just California life. That's why Chaparral Supermarket is such a gem. What really impressed me is their vast selection of Colombian foods and treats. As a Colombian myself, finding familiar products from home while living away from home truly means a lot. From snacks to staples, they carry items that are hard to find elsewhere in the area, and it instantly made me feel a little more grounded as a newcomer to the state. Yes, prices are higher than what I was used to back in Miami -- but for Northern California, it's expected, and honestly, worth it for the selection and convenience. You can't really complain when you're getting a taste of home in a place where that's not always easy to find. If you're Colombian, Latin American, or just someone who loves exploring authentic international foods beyond the usual options, this place is 100% worth a visit. Chaparral makes being far from home feel a little closer.

International Hall Market is one of the best places in San Jose for Afghan and Middle Eastern…read moresweets. Fresh baklava, Turkish delight, mixed desserts, and many delicious treats. Everything is clean, fresh, and well organized. Friendly staff, great prices, and authentic flavors. Highly recommended! 960 E Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95116

An Afghan friend recommended this. I went there on a Friday 11am. Place was empty. It is a Afghan…read moregrocery store with a kabab restaurant combined. Menu is very simple with few choices. I chose the Koobideh. Ordered, paid at the grocery checkout and went outside the grocery store where there is a tent like "restaurant". Koobideh was freshly grilled after I ordered. About 15 minutes later the grill guy brought the Koobideh with Afghan flatbread. Just wow. It is possibly the best Koobideh in Bay area (and I have tried many other middle eastern places). Juicy, soft, melt in your mouth kind. The kabab was placed on top of the bread and the bread was soft from the nice fat dripping from it. The price cannot be beat. $12.99 for Koobideh is unbeatable in the Bay Area. Will visit again during lunch time to try the lamb kabab, chapli kabab and may be the bolani.

I LOVE the run down market feel, it makes me feel like a child again walking through old asian…read morestores. Nothing is really labeled in the fridge. I have no idea what it is in them. I just see prices lol. However the cashier is really nice and can answer many questions. Their papaya salad is the BEST I have ever had. Super fresh, made order. They wrap it up real tight with syranwrap so none of the sauce spills. They have a more extended menu Friday to Sunday.

This is my absolute favorite spot for papaya salad with salted crab. The shop is small but filled…read morewith authentic groceries, which adds to the experience. You can customize the spice level exactly how you like it, and they always pack it carefully so nothing leaks. I honestly don't know where else you can get such delicious, authentic papaya salad for just $10. The people that owns the place are very friendly and humble.

This is an amazing Asian grocery store I used to frequent in my college days. had to come back…read morebecause they have fresh seafood, meats and vegetables. They also have all types of pots and pans that no other place carries. Easy to find and park. Prices are very reasonable and competitive as well.

Not only overpriced, but the stuff is also rude. I have also found meat that was for sale despite…read morebeing expired. Not coming back any time soon unless they change ownership

This is such a cute and cozy Taiwanese convenience store filled with many different Taiwanese…read moresnacks and drinks. My husband and I visited while waiting for a table at Flaming Ox, the restaurant next door. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted warmly by the cashier and we browsed around leisurely looking at all the different food items. This establishment is small, but there are so many different offerings: pineapple cakes (a Taiwanese staple), chili oil, tea, coffee, ice cream, and so much more. I'd really love to come back here and try out the more unique foods like their rice cakes and mung bean ice cream, but my husband and I got a notification that our table was ready so we went to eat our lunch. We returned after our meal and were greeted again. We looked at all the pineapple cakes again because my family enjoys them so much and my husband wanted to gift them a box for a Christmas present. All of the boxes are so beautifully designed and we finally settled on one. The cashier was very kind and talked to us about the iTaiwan membership and how to get the most benefits out of it. She also packaged the pineapple cakes in a cute bag for us for free! A very cozy story run by cute people. I will most definitely visit again.

A little taste of Taiwan without the long flight!…read more Such a cute little store with popular Taiwanese grocery items, even the Starbucks egg rolls! Service is friendly and while the store is fairly cozy, they packed in alot of variety! Loved how they had a sampling station upon entering to try new items and cute displays including the Taiwan bear! We picked up a bunch of snacks and new items from sampling stations. They have dry goods and decent frozen section also! Free parking in strip mall.

I found everything that I was looking for and the staff even offered to put in a special order if…read morethey didn't carry that specific candy. Definitely the spot if you're looking for Mexican candy

From the owner: Your favorite Mexican Candy stand just opened their first storefront! Come visit us for a wide…read moreselection of Mexican candy, chips, drinks, and more directly from Mexico! Su puesto de Dulces Mexicanos favorito acaba de abrir su primer tienda! Visítenos y nuestra gran selección de dulces, sabritas, bebidas, y más directamente desde México!

Great Service!! I come here for the lamb-chops,leis and island sulus. It has a small parking space.read more

Very glad to have found this place. I was looking for kukui…read moreseeds for a lei and some plastic flower leis. Place is very small and packed with goodies. Snacks, leis, some other food. Small parking area. Definitely a good find.