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1.8 (43 reviews)
Closed 8:30 am - 8:00 pm

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Employee claims to be following me around because I look suspicious

Absolute worst experience ever! I went inside to look for a soda didn't see the one I was looking for, so I decided to ask one of the employees I seen stocking a shelf if they had the flavor I was looking for. His reply was no and told me another store I could try, I decided to continue my shopping experience at the location I was already at and look for a snack. I noticed another employee was following me up and down the isles. When I asked him why he was following me he said because I look suspicious and I should leave. I asked for management and was told they don't have one.

This is from the big box. I had to wait for someone to come out with a ladder and but he was kind of enough to help me find the right box.
Andrea M.

Some women at the cash registers kept yelling at me to get the 5 pack packages of one of my favorite instant noodles and buy 6 times that but I already knew what I wanted from the start and insisted on getting the big box that already came with 6 of those packages so my noodles would be organized into one big box. They gave me a hard time about getting the big box of the same noodles. They had the deal of $17.99 and was reduced to $15.99 on those big boxes which I didn't know until someone finally helped get me one big box. They kept insisting I get the individual pack which would have been $3.79 x 6 = $22.74 and that's more than the big box. They were almost fighting me about getting the big box too and inspected the packages in the box when I was in line getting ready to pay like I had done something criminal with it when in fact their own employee cut it open for me to show it was the correct noodles that I was looking for. He was the only friendly employee in that whole store. Anyways I am grateful for the deal of the noodles but their service is not very professional.

Vegetables at reasonable prices
Angela P.

It's not the cleanest but has what I need to complete my grocery shopping list for the day and the prices are reasonable. Vegetables and fruits are fresh except some of their tropical bananas looks overly ripened.

workers preparing fish in a commercial kitchen

I stood and waited 15 minutes because they were making fish for another guest. Waiting is not the problem, the problem is that when he is done with the fish another guest comes then he helped that customer first. I said I came first, he said he already knew but he continued to help that guest and didn't care about me. I waited another 5 minutes to see what he did. but he continued to clean up the fish for the people who came after me. I left with nothing and felt disrespected.

The restroom in the morning on a Thursday.. you can't say it was a days worth of dirt. Come on
frances f.

I go here to get meat, it's cheaper than Safeway but not the cleanliness part. It's a bit unkept. Produce not always fresh. But ‍ Now I'm happy they have restrooms for customers but seriously ... take a look

they were covered with some mold

Omg I just bought it today but look at this... Its top surface looks good but the inside looks like this. everything else is fine except this one

Derek W.

BEWARE!! MOLDY FOOD! 4 months ago I got some packages fish cakes for hot pot and there was mold inside. Fast forward I thought I'd give them another shot - yay for moldy tofu!! Wonder what else is full of mold

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so so mean and rude to me and we're being selfish they did not help us ask for help to find something. They didn't tell me where it was.

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Produces are bad and old. The Health dept really need to visit a lot of these Asian market. Expire and unclean is not acceptable.

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Everything here is cheap. The produce is good especially Asian vegetables. It is also a good place for meat and spices!

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Dai Thanh Supermarket

Dai Thanh Supermarket

3.3
(45 reviews)
2.0 mi
$$

This Asian market has fresh produce and wide selection of products. It's my parents' favorite…read moregrocery to do all their shopping. Mom likes the vegetables and fruit section and says the prices are good. I think the products also cater to Vietnamese/ Chinese customers. Whenever we go during the week days, it's not too crowded and you have room to go around with your cart. Also, let's talk about the smell of grocery stores...you know what I'm talking about. If it smells bad, you have a sense their cleanliness is an issue. This market doesn't smell bad, so that's a good sign. The lines queue up, but the cashiers are quick and they get you in and out. I can imagine the parking lot could be full on weekends.

This location seems bigger than the location on North Capitol. Maybe it's my eyes or the layout. I…read morehave been here a number of times because I am confident the prices are fairly cheaper than other places. I came here to do my recent big haul for Tet. I will say though that I don't like how ginger and shallots are offered in bulk, so I go to Lucky's or Safeway for them but I usually take care of everything in one place. Oh, I like to get my ground meat from Lucky's or Safeway or Walmart because of the fat content. I want to see the nutrition label as opposed to asking the gentlemen in the back to get me 2lbs, etc. w/o knowledge of how much fat is in it even if I choose "lean." Go early because parking is not easy and the store can be incredibly crowded. Lines aren't messy even though they can be long. I'm an easy customer and because I'm OCD, I load the items on the conveyer by categories and I inform the checker at the beginning that I would like to purchase bags - as many as needed but usually I eyeball it and tell them I need 5 bags, etc. I have made the following dishes from the groceries I purchased here: 1. pho 2. kimchi udon 3. canh dua 4. heo quay 5. pho xao bo 6. mi xao bo 7. thit dong 8. ca ri ga 9. bun rieu 10. banh gio I don't have any complaints. I go when they open so I usually have no issues.

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$6.99 lbs oyster mushrooms 8/30/23
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Lee’s Supermarket

Lee’s Supermarket

2.5
(33 reviews)
5.6 mi

I finally got a chance to check out Lee's Supermarket. The parking is plentiful in this strip mall…read more A clean store with their sandwich shop inside their market. Though, they have no area to sit down. They have good prices on some of their produce and other things. I also like that the prices are bold. LOL. NOTE: They do no allow photos!!! While I was shopping and taking pics of ingredients for a particular recipe I was going to make. An elderly gentlemen approached me and asked, "Why are you taking photos?" I answered, "Oh, I am going to write a review." He looked puzzled, then replied, "We don't allow photos!" Oh, ok this person is on staff at the market. Alright. I am not deterred. I found some good prices on produce. Overall, 3.5 stars. Support your local business.

After years of construction, I was excited to finally check out Lee's Supermarket in San Jose, but…read morethe experience was pretty lackluster. Honestly, it didn't feel like a newly remodeled store. It felt more like they just put up a new sign outside. They might as well have had a banner that said "under new management." Lee's is known for their great sandwiches, so I expected more of a café-style setup where you could browse a variety of sandwiches and maybe sit down to eat. Instead, there's no seating area and the menu is just a large LCD screen listing sandwich names and prices with no photos. The store itself feels cramped, with most of the space dedicated to shelves rather than any place to relax or enjoy food. I was hoping for something closer to a Whole Foods style experience where you could grab a sandwich, a drink, and maybe meet friends. Instead, it feels like a typical Asian market without much innovation. The one cool touch was that every checkout lane had fresh baked baguettes ready to go. That and my sandwich was delicious but instead of eating it right than and there I had to drive home in traffic and eat it cold. I just love eating em' freshly made and the bread right out of the oven. For sandwiches, I'll probably stick to the regular Lee's Sandwich locations nearby.

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Lee’s Supermarket
I would buy the Thai garlic pepper batter mix again. Affordable under $3.
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La Princesa International Market

La Princesa International Market

3.7
(29 reviews)
2.5 mi

Sharing my recent visit to La Princesa, Friday April 17 2026…read more. I genuinely wanted to support this store, but what I witnessed has changed my perspective. I observed a clear case of cross-contamination between non-halal and halal meat handling. A staff member handled pork and then proceeded to serve halal meat using the same gloves, without changing them. The same worker also placed a bag of pork directly on the counter used for halal items. This is not a minor oversight--it reflects a serious lapse in basic halal food handling standards. I raised this with the manager, but unfortunately did not receive the level of assurance or accountability I expected, especially given the severity of the issue. Management needs to take this matter seriously, as it is deeply concerning to the Muslim community. The placement of non-halal meat in close proximity to halal meat should not be considered acceptable in the first place. Based on this experience, I'm giving a 1-star rating.

Visited La Princesa recently and found it to be a decent neighborhood market with a good variety of…read moreinternational products and fresh produce. The store had some unique items, which I appreciated, but the overall organization made shopping a bit difficult at times. Staff were okay but not especially attentive during my visit.

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Santo Market

Santo Market

4.4
(1.2k reviews)
2.7 mi
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Everyone knows this is the best place to get poke in San Jose! My boyfriend and I always get their…read moreSpicy Tuna Poke by the tub ($46 for large), make rice at home, and get to enjoy their poke for the next few days for our meals! We come often and get a large amount of poke and their quality always meets expectations every time. It's only window ordering (and not a sit down restaurant) so wait times can get a little lengthy with many people coming during lunch breaks and with it just being a popular place. I definitely recommend to order through their website online before you start driving! I always get to skip in front of the pick up line and just pick up my food when I arrive. Their parking lot only has about 7 spots and is almost always full but the spots can open up quick with everyone coming in and out. There's a lot of street parking too. The environment is great here. They also have many snacks and Hawaiian Sun drinks! I would love to try their mochi in the future. Always happy to come and get Santo Market!

Legendary as it's reputation hypes it up to be. Grab one of their poke bowls and it's hard to be…read moredisappointed! Fish and octopus very well marinated and supremely tender. Great value for the money. It's a takeout only spot but that's part of the charm. Grab and go, with even a text system to ping you right when it's ready. Combined with very pleasant ordering experience, even for a slow first timer, it's hard to argue this place doesn't deserve all the props. Tried their bbq tritip platter as well! It's on the plainer side with simple salt seasoning but well seasoned. I personally prefer more sauce but you can get pretty far just rice and meat. Ample rice btw and hard to beat at the price point. Comes with a small side salad. Cucumber with seaweed is a nice combo I'll need to use myself.

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Regular Sized Tuna Poke Bowl - 1/2 Shoyu & 1/2 Spicy Tuna
Regular Sized Tuna Poke Bowl - 1/2 Shoyu & 1/2 Spicy Tuna
Large Tuna Poke (~$16)
Large Tuna Poke (~$16)
1/2 Shoyu 1/2 Spicy Mayo tuna regular bowl

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1/2 Shoyu 1/2 Spicy Mayo tuna regular bowl

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