The prices are high but so is the quality!! I love my penzey's spices and think they really make a…read moredifference in recipes. They have several promotions too where you can get free spice blends or jars if you're subscribed to the newsletter. The staff at the store is always helpful directing me to different parts of the store depending on what spice I need. Parking can be tricky. There's a parking lot but it's almost always full.

Love their spices!!!! I usually grab basics at the grocery store, but every so often I'll drive…read morehere to stock up on my favorites, like JERK seasoning that I swear by on my salmon and chicken, Vietnamese Cinnamon that has the most amazing flavor -tried other brands and they lacked the aroma, ALL CURRIES (especially the sweet curry), and my daily yummy -Australian crystalized GINGER that's super healthy. I love Penzeys so much that I've served so many people where they always think I'm such a good cook BUT it's really their blends of seasonings. Service was great! They're there to help when you need but won't hover over you as you browse. Store was clean and well organized. You're also able to sniff their samples to determine which you like best. Ample parking outside during the week -definitely tough on Sundays when the Farmers Market is happening nearby.

I had a wonderful experience with Dr. Haley Pham. She is warm, friendly, and communicates clearly,…read morewhich immediately made me feel comfortable and understood. I came to see her while dealing with a difficult cold while breastfeeding, and she was extremely knowledgeable and thoughtful in her approach. Dr. Pham took the time to explain everything and made sure the treatment would be safe for both me and my baby.

My acupuncturist recommend coming here for my tiger balm and Chinese / Vietnamese herbal needs…read more So glad I found this place, definitely a little hidden family owned gem. The family here is so sweet and you can tell they have an established relationship with their long term-customers. Inside, it is a very small shop, but don't let the size fool you, there's plenty different types of herbal medicine, spices, and Asian oils/balms to get. They sell little simple Asian snacks as well that you don't normally see often at the markets. This place would be gold if my grandma found out about it! Every year my grandma loves to gift Tiger balms/patches to our relatives and this place sells plenty of that all. There are different teas you could try out along with herbs and spices you can buy to make delicate Asian soups and desserts. A must stop by if you're into herbal/asian/holistic care. Customer service was great, very friendly people! I really enjoyed making a visit here and will come back for when I need more Tiger balm / lotions, etc.

I bought a big box of asparagus here for $5. It was on 4 pellets, with a sign that said $5. What an…read moreinsane deal. We gave every neighbor an asparagus. Do they have specials like this often??? I used to go here a lot when I lived in San Diego. GOAT deals. And the asparagus were FRESH!!

I always buy half or whole roasted duck at Hot-Dali every time I go to this market. I shopped at 99…read moreRanch Market in many locations for more than 10 years. I always enjoy their roasted duck. This is the first time I got bad service and also duck is not full cooked because many parts still have red blood. So very disappointed!!! I live far away from 99 Ranch Market so I don't have time to drive 20+ miles back to return.

My first stop after moving back to San Diego: my beloved local Nijiya Market Oh how I missed you!…read moreThis is my favorite of the 3 JP markets in SD. My home!!! First of all, thanks so much for being open on July 4th!! So appreciated. Happy to celebrate my United States of Nijiya today! When I lived in SD 3 years ago, Nijiya always had such an amazing selection of produce, shelf items, sushi, korokke, miso (I didn't see こだわってます today tho)... and today was no different even though it's a holiday. Super well stocked and clean, bright, welcoming. They always have like 5 different varieties of negitoro which is my fav. I can't even tell you how comforting it is to come back after 3 years in Ohio lol I love that they have herbs and plants outside. Can't wait to buy some and inevitably kill them by accident later :) Staff is always sooo sweet here. The line always moves really quickly. Fish quality is always so fresh and delicious. Maybe the bento boxes etc aren't as flashy as Mitsuwa (from what I remember) but they are tasty and not super expensive. I also love that they have so many types of korokke and yakitori. I am so glad to be back and soooo glad to get my comfort food & feeling from Nijiya today. いつもありがとうございます!!!

Located on 3860 Convoy street, SD. Plenty of parking but it gets super packed on the weekends. They…read moredo have street parking. Anything in Convoy area; from Thursday to Sundays are always packed. Decent size market; majority Asian ingredients and groceries are sold here. Fruits and veggies are fresh. Decent customer service. They have a lot of imported snacks, which is cool. I like trying new snacks & food.

The service is horrible posted on the door a few times do not knock. The owner does not answer the…read morebusiness number. If you pay him he doesn't deliver your product, if you pay him for a job or service he screws you over. Acknowledging what others say and what I'm telling you 2026 , this guy is a long time scammer. All Botanicas in north park and city heights are a fraud do your homework and find the best reviews and you decide. Definitely this Botanica doesn't deserve our business.

This botanica is not open for business. You can pray and text dude and hope the Santoro wishes to…read morereply otherwise you wasted your gas and time to get anything. Find yourself a new shop. Don't waste your time read the other reviews.

What a gem. Windmill has been a staple of the college area for both grocery and their legendary…read moresandwich and ready-to-go food selection. The nicest employees give the local small town feel but they have the resources of a full on chain grocery store. My faves: 1. Build your own sandwich 2. Cold and hot ready to go foods 3. Craft beer and NA beverage selection

I've been to Windmill Farms Market several times over the years. I've been coming more often…read morebecause they have a type of sourdough multi-grain and sourdough protein bread that I like from Izzio Bread Company. I liked that they steadily keep it in stock. I have purchased it at Target as well but they are not consistent in keeping it in stock as Windmill Farms. I in occasion pick up a bag of their locally lard fried corn tortilla chips and flour tortillas, which are very good. I also like that they have a coffee station. The ladies that make the hand made flour tortillas are always in good spirits and are up for good conversation when I visit. Same goes with the young ladies at the register. There's plenty of parking available here.

Small specialty boutique type food store located in a strip mall in Miramar. They specialize in…read moreimports from Europe, but I feel like there's a concentration from France. From cheeses, meats, breads, a pretty extensive frozen section, there are so many treasures you can find here. I came here with my cousin who was looking for some specific food items, side, and purchase anything myself on this trip. Partly because I was gonna be out all day and didn't want the food sitting in my car. But definitely if I plan better next time I'm in San Diego I wanna buy stuff to bring back home. Just a gem of a find. There also seems to be plenty of parking in the area as we parked pretty much right out front.

Am I a butter connoisseur? Absolutely, not. However, I do know that if you're interested in trying…read moreFrench butter, this is the place to go. I should have purchased the Beurre d'Isigny butter here rather than going to Paris, buying Bordier butter vacuum sealed butter, having the hotel freeze it, then paying extra for check in luggage since it's a colder storage area. Cuisenery didn't have Bordier butter but when I was doing my online research, I found that both of the brands I mentioned are pretty good. I actually liked my Beurre d'Isigny butter better, but that's more likely due to it being unsalted versus the salted version I bought in Paris (apparently, you MUST use salted on your bread per the Parisians). They also had a bunch of other frozen foods and condiments, including frozen escargot in puff pastry, frozen baguettes, mustards, and jams.

I've dined at this location before it was Kusina San Diego and happy to return to try the AYCE…read moreSunday Brunch Buffet. It was affordable and great selections. It's from 9 am to 3 pm. Adults $26.99 and Children 10 and under $13.99. This is definately a meeting spot as I saw friends I haven't seen in a long time dining here too. NOTE: Be aware of where you park. DO NOT park in front of O'Riellys painted curb as they are towing vehicles. The buffet had ube pancakes which tasted good and I don't like Ube. Also, my favorites were: Tocino, Tapa and Longanesia. There's the regular items such as Kare Kare, Sunnyside Eggs, Garlic Rice and Rice. I tried the Jeprox and champarado and I was not a fan. It's just me as I did not grow up with these dishes so I didn't have a taste for it. I really enjoyed the Sisig topped with raw egg on top. We mixed it up and yummy. The best Sisig I have ever had. My friends enjoyed it very much too. Lastly, for dessert, we ordered the halo halo with ube ice cream. It was so refreshing. The ice was shaved perfectly to my liking. I don't like fine ice. Overall, great spot to gather with family and friends. It's a pretty good size restaurant too. We were a party of 12 and I would highly recommend making reservations. Thanks Tress and Staff for making my dining experience a memorable one.

I've been seeing ads for Kusina San Diego all over social media and was excited to finally give it…read morea try. Since we live more than an hour away, we waited until we were already in the area. Two days ago, we finally stopped by. Unfortunately, our experience was disappointing. The first thing we noticed upon walking in was an unusual odor that wasn't very inviting. Since it wasn't their Sunday buffet day, we ordered à la carte: kare-kare, crispy pata, and chicken inasal. The service was good, food presentation was nice, and the dishes looked promising. However, the flavors did not meet our expectations. The kare-kare did not taste like traditional kare-kare, and the bagoong alamang was extremely salty with a very strong odor. The crispy pata had been chopped into pieces before frying, making it look and eat more like lechon kawali than the crispy pata we expected. As for the chicken inasal, it was far from the traditional version we're familiar with--it didn't even appear grilled and resembled chicken satay more than inasal. There were three of us dining, and all of us shared the same impressions of the food. Based on their advertising about serving food that's "as good as Nanay's," we came in with high expectations, but sadly, those expectations were not met. This was our first visit, and unfortunately, it will likely be our last. While others may have a different experience, we were not impressed with the food and would not make the drive back for another visit.