Vinh Phat Oriental Market is Baton Rouge's original Asian grocery and variety store! It is locally…read moreowned and operated, and clustered together with a number of other businesses that meet the needs of the Asian community. I love Vinh Phat because it is just packed to the walls with interesting products to explore. Of course there are every type of ingredient and condiment for Asian cooking, but there are also a wide variety of great fruits and vegetables that are both familiar and exotic. My favorite discovery are the Thai Bananas, these are are small but super flavorful (really inexpensive as well). There are a bewildering array of snacks, from crab chips to rice crackers (rice crackers are crunchy and addictive). Then there are sweets! The various Asian Kit-Kat flavors are always popular, Matcha Green Tea is amazing! There are so many types of candies and treats. Then there is the selection of teas, of which they have a big assortment. These range from the reputedly medicinal, many forms of green, and amazing selections of black teas. It should also be noted that there are many refrigerator and freezer cases full of products to consider. I'm a big fan of seaweed salad, simply thaw and eat. Then there are the dumplings, so many dumplings... There are a lot of easy to prepare options to explore, as well as frozen treats! Aside from all the foods, there are other things one should check out. These include housewares and other sundry goods. There are woks, cleavers, serving ware, teapots, and much more. One special item I recommend is the natural straw brooms. Seriously good for sweeping!

I love this place. They have tons of stuff you can't get anywhere else without ordering. Only 2…read morethings could make it better, a bigger store and located closer to Jefferson @ Bluebonnet

Great for a supermarket that has specific groceries Philippines, Vietnam, China, especially the…read morevegetables. The prepared food is a must try, as the flavors are excellent. Do ask questions as they are very friendly.

Some of the products we got were too old and the end product we made wasn't very good because of…read moreit. We have been back there because they have things there it is hard to find elsewhere. Also, the place stunk like old seafood.

Great customer service. Wide variety of foodstuffs from different parts of Africa. I was able to…read moreget a variety of meats cut to my specification. A one stop shop for clothes, foodstuff and personal goods. I highly recommend this place if you are need of authentic African cooking products.

It's most definitely authentic African market if I've ever seen one. Service was exceptional, the…read moreone and only worker took time to get me info so I could eat authentic African food from restaurant nearby. She was helpful and respectful, and very pleasant. I felt like I'd been transported to a true market. The items in stock were interesting. If you make baobab juice this is the place to re up and they also sell halal meat. I will be going back

Fresh Arabic bread -- with cheese, zatar, or white and whole wheat. They're making qatayef during…read moreRamadan and staying open til 11pm.

I love this market. I've tried smaller international markets in the metro area and also some of the…read morechains. A to Z had some unique offerings. There is a large variety of Indian herbs and spices but also things universal to world cuisine like mango and tamarind paste. There's a good deal of middle eastern staples too. The halal meat market inside is a separate entity but the prices are fair and often cheaper than many. They sell household and beauty items. The freezer section is decent. The staff are always polite and knowledgeable. There is even a small freshly baked goods area with unique pastries and breads. There's no public bathroom.

They have a wide range of products that can be quite hard to find elsewhere. The employees are…read morealways very helpful and polite. It's nice a clean inside. Zero complaints. And my kids love going to pick out an international candy as a treat.

I use to go often. Bur last time I bought sona mansoori rice,that was not anything near what sona…read moremansoori rice suppose to be .I complained and they pretty much called me a liar.

I love this little hidden gem! The prices are great and they have a decent selection. For my ladies…read more- if you don't know, you should - our Indian sisters have some beautiful hair and they have some amazing hair products. I buy my Amal oil here which saves me money compared to ordering online. And the spices... so many options all for a great price.

Asian Market, how did I just realize that you existed? I've already been to Asian Market multiple…read moretimes in the past few weeks. It's dangerous that I pass it on the way home because when I have a bad day or want comfort food, I end up here. It has your basic Chinese, Korean, Japanese, and Vietnamese products. Anything from egg tarts to dumplings/gyoza to kimchi to natto to pho broth. They have a lot of canned/bottled drinks, like Thai tea, Yeo's soy milk, milk tea, coffee drinks. All the sauces you need. And of course the snacks many of us know from childhood, like prawn crackers or Marukawa bubble gum. For the size, I was very impressed with this cute little shop. It's clean and organized, well stocked, and they're so friendly there. Honestly, prices are also super reasonable. They could totally jack up prices more and get away with it, since it's the only shop of its kind in this area. So I decided on 5 stars because while I do wish they had more non-frozen actual food and more variety, for their size, they're doing the best that they can. You can't walk into a store this size and expect an H-Mart or Assi or Hong Kong Supermarket. And the fact that they appeal to all the Asians is pretty darn great for this side of Baton Rouge. Overall, I would highly recommend. Come here for snacks, dessert, or getting ingredients for cooking. Just beware. You might end up getting more junk food than you anticipated!

Wish I found them sooner, they have good line of Korean products in very reasonable price…read more Even less than market owned by Korean people

Nice store. I went to get some help with Pani puri purchase. The lady walked me through my options,…read morehelped me purchase all the ingredients, and long story short, the party was a success.

Terrific grocery store! They have lots of snacks, really nice-looking produce, and my favorite kind…read moreof pickle (which is kinda hard to find!). The staff were really kind and helpful, too. I grabbed a fresh samosa on my way to check out, and it was absolutely delicious. I'll definitely be back here for more samosas and coriander pickle, om nom nom nom.

I love this market!! They not only sell my favorite Cafe' Pho (instant iced milk coffee), they sell…read moreeverything I could ever want or need to cook with, season with, marinate in, and/or use as dipping sauce. The shelves are always well stocked, and full of all sorts of wonderful things. You'll find yourself walking down the aisles full of wonder and in awe of the choices you never knew existed. It's really a nice place to shop and expand your taste buds. I'd highly recommend it.

They have a very fun selection of microwave noodle bowls and an OK candy aisle. Their selection can…read morebe a bit random and sometimes they stop carrying something you want, but I'm always stricken with curiosity and will pick up something new. I'm a big fan of the Quoeviet brand "Hue" Style Beef Flavored Soup Base as it's my favorite go-to when I'm feeling a head cold coming on! This is also my go-to place for large bags of jasmine rice, which is yummy and very floral. Also, coffee candy, find some and thank me later! In the past year they've added a price scanner near the candy area so that you are no longer left guessing what things cost. They've also been better about keeping the flies out, an issue a lot of people had with this store a number of years ago.

BEST PHO AND MILK TEA EVER!!!!!! Don't ever consider going anywhere else. The service is amazing…read more They greet you at the door even!! They have different portion sizes for their plates too!! Don't skip out on the milk tea. The taro coconut with fruit jelly is to die for. 10/10. A true hidden gem!! The place is also so cute inside! Very retro style.

This was the most disappointing ave I have ever eaten at thus far. Generally, for hole in the wall…read moreplaces, I'm excited because they pay more attention to quality of their food and their decorations and interior. When we were told to sit wherever, we picked a booth with chairs. Right before I sat down, I noticed a giant toe nail clipping...then I thought to myself "Okay, may be just from another customer, just brush it off." Then the waitress brought the menus. The menus looked like they haven't been cleaned in ages. The walls were splattered with sriracha and hoisin sauce. After placing the order, our waitress came back with utensils. I was still trying to keep a positive mind because I hadn't gotten our food yet. The utensils were filthy. There was some dried up vegetable on the soup soon. They barely gave us any vegetables for the pho. Once our vermicelli noodle dish arrived, I immediately notified a LONG WHITE HAIR. The pho broth was overly sweet and overpowered the richness of the beef. The rare steak was thick cut and tasted too chewy.