The variety of fruit here is good. They have peeled ready to eat fruit in the fridge…read more I got a melon $2.50/lb and mangosteen. The mangosteen wasn't the freshest and was cheaper at the nearby market. I would buy the melon again though it was sweet and crunchy.

tried the thai green mango and have been thinking about it since then....so here I come, 20 dollars…read morefor two mango but so happy cause it's delicious sweet and crunchy .....and bought some great ginger, cannot be more organic than any whole foods.....wish this store is closer, lady is nice too.

Owner is the sweetest lady ever. Came here after seeing that they have Taiwanese Apples online but…read morewe came too late. They sold out already lol We got 2 large sugar cane juice fresh off the machine press and boy it did Not disappoint during these hot sweaty days. A great local family spot for sugar cane juice or exotic Fruits!

Delicious!!! Jackfruit smoothies were amazing I highly recommend. I hope their ice machine is clean…read moreand filtered. Places like this makes me skeptical so I don't come as often but if I knew for sure it is I'd probably come here almost everyday.

My go-to spot for bionicos ever since I was a kid. I was craving it this past week because I…read morehaven't had it in a few years and it was just as delicious as I remember it being. Their fruit are always super fresh and ties so well with the cream, granola, and raisins. It comes with strawberries, cantaloupe, apples, bananas, and papaya but I ask for no apples. So so yummy!!

4.4 stars!…read more Delicious Bionicos that came with strawberries, bananas, apples, and papaya. They also have cantaloupe but I asked for mine without it. Wish they put just a little bit more raisins and granola but it was super tasty nonetheless!

Why do I give them 5 stars? They don't carry the typical senbei or Japanese snacks. You can get…read morethose at other Japanese stores. If you want unique and truly delicious straight from Japan come to this store. They had the cutest cookies with cream and fruit but from Japan and not mandatory to refrigerate. They were delicious. The lady there is super nice and helped me pick an even better piece of produce than I did. Store is clean, and siesta looks good. The bogo is great! Take advantage of that. Oh and their chips from Asia can't be beat. Unique flavors my 96 year old mom loves! Without a doubt you must buy the green onion pancakes by geemate. They are better than restaurant quality. My husband never eats the ones at restaurants but really liked these. These can't be found everywhere either!

Nestled in Arcadia, Heyden is a very small specialty market with unique selection of fruits, frozen…read morefoods, and premium meats. If you're looking for rare finds, this is the place to check out. ::Experience:: The store is well-organized, and everything looks fresh and well-maintained. ::Drinks:: They carry a variety of specialty beverages, including imported and premium options you won't find at typical grocery stores. ::Food:: From fresh dragon fruit to frozen food selections, Heyden offers a limited solid mix of everyday essentials. They even have frozen Wagyu meats. If you're into rare and premium fruits, they have honey pineapples, pink pineapples, and strawberries that cost over $100 a box, or even $20 for just one strawberry! ::Customer Service:: The staff is very friendly and helpful, offering recommendations and answering questions about their unique products. Some of the items are definitely on the pricey side, especially the rare fruits. ::M's Notes:: Parking lot in the back

I am no stranger to Thuan Phat El Monte Superstore. I have been here many times in previous years…read more It is a huge Asian supermarket comparable to other Asian supermarkets such as 99 Ranch, San Gabriel Superstore, GW or Great Wall Supermarket, etc. Free parking is plenty in the front and back of the store. There are individual merchandise and food vendors along the front inside of store. They carry many different international dry goods, perishable food items, fresh produce, meat and seafood, frozen items, and so much more. You can spend hours shopping here. Most recently, my Mom and I came to checkout the sugarcane juice vendor. We got ourselves one large cup with ice for $7. It is $12 if you want no ice. You have to pay more money if you want all juice. Sugarcane juice tasted refreshing and sweet. I would get it again with no ice next time. I may just bring my own ice or drink it as is.

That said, you have to be careful with packaged frozen seafood. Unless you know exactly what it is…read moreand how to cook it, do not just trust your eyes. Do not assume that something will have the same taste and texture as what you remember from hometown just because it looks similar. I once bought frozen razor clams that turned out to be chewy, smelly, and almost impossible to chew. Another time, I bought a bag of frozen green mussels. They had exactly the same shape and color as the ones I usually bought from Chinese markets, but they were not cooked. Once defrosted, they practically melted into water. Vietnamese markets also sell many kinds of fish by weight. Most of them are good, but you need real experience when buying raw seafood. Otherwise, it is very easy to waste money. Thuan Phat is a typical Vietnamese market in this sense. You can get most of the ingredients a Chinese family needs. Their fried or dried pork skin is actually much better than what I have found in most Chinese grocery stores. But again, only buy what you know. You need to know the quality, and you need to know how to process it. This Thuan Phat also has several tanks and a full seafood counter for live seafood, including crabs, tilapia, and other fish. The prices are lower than at many Chinese markets, and honestly, the quality is not bad at all.

They blew up on TikTok…read more The prices here are certainly unbeatable, but you get what you pay. For fresh produce, you better consume them the day of due to the shelf life. For packaged goods, you better check expiration or best-by dates. I purchased some beef jerky that had best by dates five months ago. I was here in March 2026, and the best by date was October 2025. Some of the $1 blackberries I purchased was starting to mold. They have a lot of items here. Worth it to check it out if you are in need of something right away, but they close early.

They have alot of stuff that is expired that's still good or about to expire, there's some…read morebargains to get. They had Ezekiel bread for $1. They had archers beef sticks about expire in a week, still good since they're dried and vacuum sealed for $1 a box which is like giving it away free. Not a bag of them but a box that comes with 5 or 6 bags. The produce was average price nothing cheap, it seems that they get different stuff everyday or week. I only been for the beef sticks since someone posted it on instagram. They do have a tik toc account they you can follow and they post whatever is a hot deal. Parking is decent got there around 10 am, but as soon as I got there on a Saturday it started getting crowded and parking lot full. Like I said I'd go there only if I saw something worth driving for. THEY TAKE CASH ONLY AND NO RETURNS. JUST LOOK AT THE EXPIRATION BEFORE BUYING.

I took a real estate listing in El Monte so I have been traveling out there a lot lately and I…read morestumbled across this market. I have never met people so friendly in a store before. On my second visit they remembered my name. I have been going to some venues for years, and the staff acts like they have never seen me before, so this made a huge impact on me. The store is spotless, which is REALLY nice. I actually bought some veggies and milk on my way home even though I live 30 miles away because the quality and service was is so above standard. If you're in the area, definitely check it out.

Great one stop market! They have everything and the customer service is top notch! When I'm in El…read moreMonte I definitely make it a point to stop by and pick up supplies. The prices are unbeatable and the store is super clean! They have a great selection of meats and fresh juices daily. The ceviche is delicious!

We've been going here for years for fresh chickens. As someone with a parent who grew up on a farm…read moreback home, and other family members used to run a farm in chicken farm in the Midwest, we know what is fresh. Yes, the usual caveats apply - service can be hit-or-miss, and I have seen them use the same hands on cash as the chickens but who doesn't wash their chicken ? Don't go here if you don't know how to take a whole chicken, clean it, gut it, cut it, cook it, and turn it into 3 or 4 meals - using every part and I mean every part!

Minimum $15 purchase for card transaction…read more Don't expect good service. Staff is typical Asian ladies that love to yap and might not see you standing there right away. Staff speaks English for all my ABC children that were sent by their family to buy a chicken. Forgiving shop for elders, elders that are still traditional and superstitious that are still praying to their ancestors. If you tell the staff you need the chicken for praying they will look for one that isn't butchered "so intensely," one that is "more presentable." Sometimes they'll hold up the chicken for you to see before they bag it. There are a handful of poultry shops in this area and this one seems to have chicken that are more plump than others.

Amazing find! The reviews were very hit or miss, so I was hesitant to visit; i actually went to…read moreHeyden first, but they didn't have much options. So I was so happy to find that they had quite a good variety. I was planning on making a thank you fruit box for my uncle myself, but the man running the store said he could put one together for me, and I saw a whole wall of decorative options. It took quite a bit of time, but he was meticulous, adding ribbons, stickers, tissue paper. It came out beautiful. I also got some lychee, and they said it was the juiciest ones they've had in the states! The store is kind of bare, but there are specialty candy to fill the space as well. Definitely would be back.

Super cool find of delicious and rare fruit!…read more I was a little skeptical as it seems a little new. But this place is so cool! Korean pears. Hawaiian Longon. Black watermelons. Red dragon fruits. Organic apples. Persimmons. Korean Muscat grapes. Kyoho grapes. All absolutely gorgeous! The price is not your typical Vons or Ralph's prices, as it should not be. If you're a fruit connosiuer, this is the place for you. If you trying to get a cheap deal for meh fruit, this isn't for you. They also have blue eggs and black truffle moon cake. I am so excited for this place and would love to come back. The worker is super friendly and explained everything to me. She let us try some samples of fruits and was overall so kind and sweet. I 100% recommend this place. Invest in your own health and stop buying fast food.

OG Sugarcane Spot Still Hits Different…read more This spot has been the OG go-to for sugarcane drinks for as long as I can remember. Small is $7, large is $8, and no ice is around $14. I still remember when these drinks used to be about $5... but let's be honest, that was a whole lifetime ago at this point lol. Even with all the newer sugarcane spots popping up with coconut water twists and fancy add-ons, nothing really compares to a classic, straight-up sugarcane juice. No extras needed--just pure, fresh sweetness the way it's supposed to be. Haven't been here in a few years, so I'm actually glad to be back. Plenty of parking right in front, and while the shop also carries a lot of Chinese herbs and remedies, don't get distracted--come for the sugarcane. Simple, nostalgic, and still hits every time. Happy sips

I believe it's cash only…read more There's another sugarcane in this plaza but this one is much better. You can call ahead to place an order but they don't take too long if you order it there. They juice by the order. They speak English, Vietnamese and Canto! Parking in lot is either a ton of parking or you may need to wait for one but, it's not too bad. Nothing in between, there are lunch and dinner rushes for the restaurants in the shared plaza. Soo good on a hot day or just an after lunch sweet! Wished they stayed open later in the evening.. for an after dinner sweet.