Unusual Korean grocery store with "premium" products. . .I saw them unpack boxes that were packed…read morein ice, some stuff here I'd never seen before in other Korean stores, things suitable for gift giving. A woman possibly the owner was very friendly though she mostly spoke Korean. They had some Korean cosmetics and I got some for half off. The store is tiny but the items are well displayed.

Growing up in the early 80s, there were only a few small Korean grocery stores around here. Over…read moretime, I see big markets like Hankook Market, Kyo Po Market, Mega Mart, and H Mart and it's been amazing to see the change. But, I really miss those old mom/pop grocery stores there was such warmth and heart in those places. Wooltari, though a smaller grocery store, is on a different level. They carry high quality food, most of which comes directly from S.Korea either frozen or dried to preserve its freshness. Seafood, variety of rice cakes, ready to eat meals, excellent sesame oil, handmade dumplings, seasoning marinades, crab, and many organic items. I tried their frozen persimmon shake a bit pricey, but I loved it. I think the guy working there is the owner, and he's incredibly pleasant. If you have any questions about Korean food, he'll kindly answer them all. I highly recommend it definitely check it out.

Tokyo Central had a surprisingly wide selection of Japanese snacks, specialty items, and premade…read moremeals. The produce section was not as extensive as those at other Asian markets, but it was still adequate. However, the store carried many unique candies and snacks that I have not seen elsewhere. Notably, sakura flavored products were especially common during my visit. There were two large sections dedicated to premade meals, including rice bowls, hand rolls, onigiri, and sushi. The rolls seemed overly heavy on the rice, with relatively little fish filling. The prices also felt somewhat high for the portion sizes. However, the store offers a 20 percent discount on sushi and bento boxes daily after 6 PM. I ordered the nigiri combination, which included salmon, tuna, and scallop. The scallop was plump, and the tuna was sliced thickly. The salmon was slightly thin but still rich and fatty. Overall, the fish quality was good. The sushi rice was above average, with a distinct vinegar flavor despite being refrigerated. The total cost for the eight pieces was close to restaurant pricing, though the convenience factor partly justified it. I would rate this market a 3.5 out of 5 but rounded up for the good sushi rice. I would recommend shopping elsewhere for produce, but this is a good place for snacks and premade meals, especially after 6 PM.

Tokyo Central as replaced the former Marukai Market in Cupertino. I didn't realize it initially but…read morethe iconic Don Quixote chain in Japan is the parent company, which explains why their private label Jonetz products are featured in the store. The store is clean and popular, with all sorts of Japanese items. There's Andersen bakery items, food to-go, big variety of Japanese soft drinks, and a rotation of weekly features with goods from different parts of Japan. Great location with very good adjacent stores like Izumi Matcha, Daiso, Curry Hyuga, Hui Lau Shan dessert, etc.

So glad Fugetsu opened their second location! They have a ton of options for grab and go Japanese…read moretake out and in this economy, the prices here are fair for the portions they give. There's a lot of snacks, merch, and lots of goods to explore. You name it and it's there.. sushi, bento, onigiri, drinks, or snacks. I'm interested if they'll be adding more things because it's a big space. I do wish there was some sit down benches around this area, but no matter. It's a good way to get a few takeout meals for the week! The team is the same as the Fugetsu marketplace near Mitsuwa. Good quality food here. It's brand new and has a fresh look! Tip: it's hard to find parking spots here. I parked in the residential areas and walked.

Yay! I'm so excited they actually opened! For the longest, their signage was up but I thought it…read morewas because they closed up. Last night we drove by and saw the Grand Opening banner and folks were inside. Fast forward to earlier today. I drove into the lot and should have taken a spot by the empty grocery area. So keep an eye out if there are any open stall near them, otherwise you'll need to u-turn on El Camino. Staff is super friendly. Very organized and clean. There is A LOT of blind boxes (wooohooooo) too. I asked when they officially opened and she said yesterday. I usually go to the one in Saratoga Ave., in the Strawberry Plaza but parking can be annoying. THIS will be my go to since it's less than a mile from home. Their spam musubi w egg was so delicious! I didn't get a chance to take a picture of it. But here's the rest of my haul. Of course I had to get some Smiskis.

As an American-born, first generation Nihonjin, I have a palate to satisfy in the pickle…read moredepartment!! Not only those yellow daikon pickles (takuan), various pickled plums (umeboshi) and ginger pickles (gari) that may be an excellent addition to your home made sushi will be here; but also, these little perfect pickles you crave can be found by just asking the japanese ladies who listen to you rant about what you've been craving. Even if you don't know the name of it.. Example : "I had this daikon that was pickled with cherry blossoms and it's kind of sweet but not overwhelming..." She got it. TY to her knowledge, I still don't know the name of it. PERFECT EXAMPLE IRIS! Boom tish. Anywho, the restaurants come here to buy this emperor-status, Japanese pickles by the bulk. Ask for samples if you want. Oh, and this is at the veeeery back inside Mitsuwa Marketplace.

An awesome array of pickles. When I generally have Tsukemono it's at a restaurant. You can have it…read moreto your hearts desire here. Pickled ginger, plum, daikon, cabbage. THe list is huge. All things fermented and pickled in this crazy awesome kiosk.

Super cute Filipino/asian store! With all the big stores like Seafood City and Island Pacific, I…read morehope they survive and thrive for a long time. They have a small produce section and I found malunggay! Also got green mangoes (about bit pricey). Everything was super fresh. Definitely would be back!

I like supporting this small business in Sunnyvale. They are conveniently located next to one of my…read morefavorite hole in the wall Pinoy restaurant, Clarita's. They have all the *fresh* produce needed to make your homemade tinola, arroz caldo, singigang, adobo-they got it all. They tend to regularly have stuff I can't find at even Seafood city such as green baby mangoes, malunggay (moringa in English), and calamansi! I usually call ahead to confirm before I make the drive out. It's also a very well maintained/ clean store. They have their snacks, random filipino knick knacks (barrel man, mini parol, etc.). Leading up to the holidays, they will have those gigantic stars to celebrate Christmas in Filipino style. Many of these small stores are hard to come by these days as many are closing up shop so please visit this place for your Pinoy needs.

I've lived in Santa Clara my whole life and have passed by this market so many times. The only time…read moreI remember ever being in this plaza was for the restaurant next door. This week I decided to finally set foot in this supermarket to see what it was like and oh man, I love this place. I love that it never got a renovation and still feels frozen in time. I love the shelf space organization and the overall vibe, especially with the Chinese music playing throughout the store. I was very surprised with the amount of Filipino products available for purchase (I'm Filipino) cause I wasn't expecting to see so many familiar brands and ingredients in a store very close to home other than Western Pacific. I really liked the variety of snacks and items from Sheng Kee Bakery available too, I thought that was pretty dope. The service here was pretty good too when it came down to paying at the register, the staff was very friendly and welcoming. I really wasn't expecting this supermarket to lure me in the way it did but I'm happy it did and I'm looking forward to continuing to support this local gem.

A-Okay Asian Supermarket…read more New Wing Yuan Market offers your typical products found in your average Asian market. Snacks, produce, meats, seafood, instant noodles, and even cooking pots, bowls, & eating utensils. While the store may not look its best, I do appreciate the large aisles that allow for comfortable maneuvering. It's always great when people aren't in your personal space. A perk of coming to New Wing Yuan Market is the large variety of packaged instant noodles. No need to commit to a box or even having to get stuck with a pack of 6- here they offer tons of single package brands & flavors. 3 stars as a whole. I wouldn't mind coming back out of convenience if I was in the area but the pricing here is slightly higher than the Asian market located near home.

Love it here. I purchased some cherries $4.19 per pound and it was super fresh, plumped, and…read moredeliciously sweet. This small grocery store located in Vietnam Town San Jose is very convenient for grab and go. It's not a full blown grocery store, but it certainly has tasty snacks and small items to pick from. Clean and organized too. Snacks and beverages are all good. Fruity ice cream/unique flavors and fruity jelly drinks are all good. Selections are excellent with good variety. Cashier and owner are friendly people and helpful. Small businesses like this one holds good value to the community. It's a great addition to Vietnam Town. No doubt. I also purchased a very fresh good looking Mexican yellow papaya $1.49 per pound each and fresh peeled Thai jackfruits $6.50 per container. So sweet and so fresh! Wow Fruits & More for sure. It's not cheap for fresh fruits here, but everything tasted very sweet and good. There's also a $0.25 per bag fee if you need a bag. The paper bag that I got was tall and huge. Small packaged snacks and sando/sandwiches are definitely worth it here. Cute animal shaped dessert cakes and steak shaped frozen desserts too. Overall, the place is worth future visits again. Casual and small spot. Accepts credit cards. Must love.

I'm finally getting a hang of navigating and driving around Viet Town without losing it…read more And, it only took a decade! What I love about Viet Town is the extensive variety of regional Viet food and drinks that you cannot find anywhere in the Bay. And, there's always a new shop opening.... Like Wow Fruits & More (located next to Trung Nguyên Legend Coffee and across from Arisan Tea & Coffee House). Looking for the "viral" ice creams? They have it all...the AZN fruit ice cream bars, yam ice cream, french fry ice cream, fried chicken drumstick ice cream, and the fried chicken burger ice cream. Currently, the "fast food" inspired ice creams are only available at Wow Fruits and Hankook (Sunnyvale). The fried chicken burger ice cream ($4.99) is salted butter ice cream patty (low key tastes like salted caramel) covered in crushed cereal and a slice of mochi cheese between a dry burger bun. Tried it out of curiosity and it's a one and done. Kids will love it tho! Gimmicky viral items aside, the reason to visit Wow Fruits is for the great selection of fruits from around the world: - Durian, and lots of it. - Green Dragon Apples from Japan - Strawberries from Japan - Pink and Green Mangoes from Vietnam - Grapes from Korea (Shine Muscat) - Pinkglow Pineapple - Persimmon - Rambutan - And much more...AZN snacks like Turtle Chips (elote and yangnyeom that can't be found at Korean markets), Success Import Cakes (pork floss, banana, egg tart), jelly drinks, etc. The shop was clean and organized. Everything looked fresh and pristine, and there were samples available. Prices were reasonable. Damaged items from transit were discounted. The owner was super nice and even offered ice packs for the fruits. CC's and tap to pay available. If you're grubbin' in East Man Jose, stop by and support this small family owned business!

This seems to be a very authentic Korean bakery. I got a Soybean Rice Cake and a Black Sesame Rice…read moreCake. The soybean flour tastes very good. Both texture is soft and chewy. The portion is small and the price is a bit high.

Situated inside a Korean plaza with Kunjip, Ewha was unfortunate to be affected by its neighbor…read moreIndian restaurant that they had to do some construction work. It looks like they've been closed since Jan this year with only the electrical license inspected on the 16th of Jan. So don't waste a trip like I did.