I've always shopped at Dong Yang for groceries but have never had their food until now. The place…read moreis tucked in the back of the store, but it was definitely busy for a typical lunch time. I got the kimbap, sundubu-jjigae (spicy tofu stew with seafood), and haemul pajeon (seafood pancake). The kimbap is the best thing there is, and they also sell this to go at the register (I've had this multiple times and I think it's the best kimbap I've had). Despite being mostly veggies, the kimbap is deep in flavor and very scrumptious. The sundubu-jjigae was a hidden gem for me. I didn't think I would like tofu stew but holy clam this soup had so much umami from the seafood. The broth was not watered down at all and was full of flavor, and the seafood was plentiful and went perfectly with the rice. The only downside to this dish were the banchans, which were overall a bit underwhelming, especially the beansprouts. The seafood pancake was also just okay. It was thick and filled with seafood, but despite eating this right when it was finished cooking, it just wasn't as crispy as I would have liked (a good example of really good seafood pancake is at K-bop near the U of M). Overall, I enjoyed the food here and would definitely like to try some of their other dishes there!

Have been getting delicious Korean food from Dong Yang Deli for many years…read more The most recent visit was yesterday and I had an order of kimbap and some chapchae (took the rest of it home for a later meal). I think the prices for the dishes are reasonable priced and the food is great. The seating is a little bit limited and it's mostly self service since you find your seat after you get your food and clean up your table after you are done. Highly recommend checking out for yummy Korean food and doing some Asian grocery shopping afterwards.

It's a very nice place to shop for foreign spices, teas, oils and snacks! They recently added a…read moredeli and it is delicious! They molded my burger in front of me, grilled it and seasoned it up very well! Unfortunately, you can't sit and eat there but the food is definitely great! The prices are SUPER affordable, definitely check it out!

I really love this grocery store. They have a range of deli and grocery items, such as tamales,…read morechicharrones, taquitos, etc. They also have a nice bakery section and great selection of groceries. I tried my hand at making tamales and they had all the ingredients at a reasonable price. In addition, there's a restaurant with a variety of delicious options. The service is always friendly and it's a fun store to walk around.

I feel like there could be more of a selection for breads here but over all o think it was okay. I…read morewasn't necessarily sure what were the guidelines to be able to get the bread you want as it was pretty empty and couldn't find a worker. The breads we got were good but for the location and how far it is I don't think I'd be coming back. Parking is also a bit tricky because it tends to be filled up because of other businesses.

I honestly cannot say enough good things about Holy Land. This place is a total gem in Northeast…read moreMinneapolis. I am always amazed by how much they have going on here. It is way more than just a restaurant, because the attached grocery store stocks everything you could ever need. I love being able to grab hard to find spices, fresh pita, and halal meat like goat or lamb all in one trip. The food in the sit down area is just incredible too. You have to try the hummus. It is seriously creamy and flavorful, probably the best I have had in the city. I also ordered the shawarma recently, and the spices were perfect. The vibe is great, but the workers really make it special. Everyone is super nice and willing to help you find things in the aisles or figure out what to order. It feels very welcoming every time I walk in. If you have not been here yet, you are definitely missing out!

If you go to the Holy Land location it is a small grocery store on one side and a small restaurant…read moreon the other side. The grocery store has many different foods from around the world and for a little while I was trying different breads from different regions. The bread section is one whole corner and is fun to try all the different varieties. The restaurant side you order food at the cashier and then sit at a table. So there really isn't much service here. The food consistency has not always been the same. Sometimes it's just ok but other times it has been amazing which is why it's getting 4 stars instead of 5 stars. Overall it's a good choice but I do mostly take away for the food. My favorite is the chicken lovers combo. Also note there is a large parking lot in back rather than trying to find street parking but I usually only go here if I am going to the grocery store. If I just want food from the restaurant I just do a delivery service or a quick pickup.

I've been making Korean dishes at home and decided to stop in here. I was happy to learn that they…read morehave frozen natto, variety of fish cakes, seaweed, and more. The place was casual; they had a few shopping carts available. It was organized for most part. I also like that there are translation in English. The man working the cashier was friendly and professional. They do have a minimum of $5 if you plan to use a debit/credit card. Overall, I'd be back to pickup my Asian food needs!!

I was in the area and decided to stop by as the first time. It's a small store, but they definitely…read morecarried some items they have that some stores don't. Prices were a bit expensive, but overall not bad for the area.

Can't beat Aldi's for groceries (along with other fun seasonal goodies) - for the prices, quality,…read moreand variety! Aldis always has the staples stocked and a variety of great seasonal items. This location is often busy and sometimes there is some produce that needs to be thrown that is bad or expired. Shelves are typically well stocked. I've seen some meats clearly gone bad from time to time as well. They recently got rid of over half their check out lanes for self check out which hasn't been bad but was just a surprise to see. Come with a list, be sure to check out the fun seasonal items, and don't forget to bring your own bags!

I love my ALDIs! This is my typical home location. It's…read moregenerally clean, organized, well-stocked. Usually busy. Friendly staff. It gets only 4 stars because the checkout situation can be nuts, especially when busy. Whoever designed it, had zero foresight in giving checkout customers a place to wait in line and keeping the main aisle open for other customers shopping. Instead, it's roll the dice on which line to get in, fight your way to the front, every man for himself! Other than that... it's great!

This place is dope…read more First time I walked in, I thought the guys behind the counter were giving me a little attitude. Like they knew everything about meat. Turns out, they fucking do. You ask a question, they've got an answer. Ask another one, now you're learning about cuts you didn't even know existed and suddenly you're standing there reconsidering your entire weekend barbecue strategy like a man staring at religion through a glass display case. That's the problem with this place. You walk in thinking, "I'll just grab some hamburger and maybe a couple steaks," and five minutes later you want to leave with half the damn store. They've got custom sauces, spices, rubs, marinades, meat enhancements, all the stuff that turns a backyard cookout into the kind of meal where people stop talking for a minute after the first bite. I've been to a few butcher shops around the city, but Ready Meats feels different. No gimmicks. No artisanal nonsense. No guy in suspenders trying to sell you parsley foam for nineteen dollars. Just meat. And people who know meat. Which is kinda the whole point, ain't it?

I'm really glad I found Ready Meats--what a great local butcher shop! There were tons of options to…read morechoose from, which made it easy (and fun) to try something new. The staff was super helpful--especially Casey, who took the time to chat with me and recommend a few of his personal favorites. I ended up picking up a variety of brats, some garlic bacon, and seasoned pretzels. Everything looked and tasted fresh, high-quality, and clearly made with care. It's great to have a place like this nearby with such a solid selection and friendly service. I'll definitely be back soon--this is exactly the kind of local spot worth supporting.