No prices, big scam. Everything is 3x in price. Go to any other store like a fresh farm or…read moreinternational market to get your fix. Run away.

Best selection of snacks from around the world. Friendly staff and tasty treats. I'd recommend…read moreExotic Snacks R Us to anyone. There is something for everyone

Excellent selection of exotic and international snacks with a thoughtful variety. Drinks are also…read morepart of the offerings, and include sour sodas and other things you may not have experienced previously. It's worth a visit if you're nearby, and as a tip you can order a snack bag from the Too Good to Go app which will include a nice variety for a great price. My bag had five items of high quality. The value was high for the price paid. Service was very friendly and helpful. Answered questions thoughtfully and completely. Also mentioned that some special offerings were coming soon, which influenced me to want to come back. The inventory is well-organized and displayed in an efficient manner. It's easy to select from the shelves, and there are treats for all kinds of tastes.

My friends and I came here the other day because we saw tons of Tik Toks and IG reels about it. It…read moreis a unique store that sells a bunch of snacks and drinks from around the world, including from America, Belgium, Germany, Poland, China, Korea, Japan, Turkey, and more. It's pretty cool, but many things can be found at other stores, too, even mainstream ones. When walking in, it was extremely busy with a lot of people. The store is small, and the aisles are not wide, so it's important to know that going in because you will most likely have many people in your way if you look at something for a while. I honestly felt a little rushed because of everyone there and walking up and down aisles in front or in back of me. Because many of the snack bags are in a different language, it's important not to rush when buying anything, especially if you are allergic to any specific ingredient. Many of the snacks do have pictures of what flavor they are, just as snacks in America do. For example, if it had a picture of a watermelon, it's watermelon flavor. If there was a picture of a chili pepper, it's spicy. You get the point. Everything sold has the original packaging as it would in the country of origin. The cool thing about this store is that since different countries sell different flavors of common brands we know in America, they sell them in one place. For example, if you love oreos, they have tons of different flavors that are from different countries that they don't sell here in America. Same with KitKat and different brands of chips like Lay's, Cheetos, etc. I ended up buying the Waffle Cone snack and the matcha Pocky. As you can see in the photos attached, the Waffle Cone snack is a product of Turkey, and the Pocky is a product of Japan. I bought things that I'm sure you can find elsewhere, but they do have cool items that you most likely can't. As I said before, TAKE YOUR TIME when walking around the store because you can walk around the store 6 times and will still miss something. There's so much! Just a tip: The prices didn't seem too bad for what I bought, but not everything seemed to have labels, which stopped me from buying certain items I found. I also found some products that were expired, so just check everything just in case. Not many things I found were expired, but I check dates no matter where I am. The owner is very nice! He was our chekout person, and he told us that they are opening a new location soon in Harwood Heights and that they get new items all the time. If you follow them on IG before purchasing, he also gives 10% off your order (at least he did that when we came).

Wow. I found myself…read morein Arlington Heights, and my buddy suggested this place due to an upcoming trip to Japan in 2027. It's a Japanese market that features an amazing food court (and this is where I spent all my time.) I don't recall the name of the stall I purchased from. But I can tell you it was quick, not expensive and very filling. I had a bowl with beef and noodles; for dessert I hit the matcha dessert stall for some matcha and vanilla ice cream. The whole place meal me feel like I was dining outside the state of Illinois. The service from everyone in the market was very friendly and they even had a sake/soju tasting by the front door (and the vendors allowed you try was much as you wanted.) I highly recommend this spot

If you love Japanese culture, food, and want to visit a neat place and kind of feel like you are…read morevisiting Japan, you need to visit Mitsuwa! Not only is there a food court of different Japanese restaurants to try, there is also a grocery store, bakery, bookstore, and stores that sell ice cream, traditional desserts, as well as crepes and boba tea! My family and I visit here often every year and we like to try the different foods and desserts and then check out the bookstore and grocery store afterwards. My favorite foods so far have been the beef udon soup with a soft boiled egg, shrimp and vegetable tempura, miso soup, and Japanese curry with rice, beef, and vegetables (carrots and potatoes). My son always gets the chicken and beef on a stick and my daughter usually gets a garlic pork dish with white rice but I forget what this dish is called. My husband also enjoys the beef udon soup like I do. I swear that whenever my food is finished, I am legit sad! The crepes are good, there is a variety of boba teas to try, and the ice creams are delicious! Lychee has been my favorite so far but I have yet to try the matcha, red bean, among others! You can get a small sample of different ice cream flavors too, which is nice! I sampled the red bean flavor so that will be my go-to next time! At the grocery store, I love buying Happy Turn snacks which are like a sweet and salty crunchy cracker (maybe it is made of rice?) that are individually wrapped and mochi from the fridge area. Finally, I usually like to buy mochi from the store right next to the bookstore. The mochi from this location is the best! I usually buy multiple flavors to take home and eat at a later time! You must try these! My kids love checking out the bookstore and they usually pick something out for me to buy for them - whether it is a book, keychain, etc. There are magazines, anime figurines, soft plushy toys, pens, and stationary, etc. It is interesting to browse through the things they have there! You cannot bring food or drinks inside but they do have a shelf at the entrance where you can place your drink there if you like. The first time visiting here, the majority of the customers were Asians and as the years have passed, there is now more of an influx of non-Asians who simply love the food and appreciate the culture, which I think is neat! The first time I visited here was with my college roommate who was from Japan and she recommended this place back in 2009 perhaps? I have been visiting ever since with my family. We travel more than an hour from Wisconsin to come here but it is 100% worth the drive! Also, the cashiers and workers there are quick, efficient, and friendly. I have even been able to practice a few of the Japanese phrases I have learned with a couple of the cashiers too (I asked if they spoke Japanese first)! Overall, Mitsuwa is my happy place! Great food, interesting finds, different culture, and everyone there looks excited to be there. This is as close to visiting Japan as I can get until I keep learning more Japanese and save up enough money to go visit Japan someday! This is my dream! In the meantime, we will keep visiting Mitsuwa!

Their exchange policy for damaged products is terrible but good variety of vapes otherwiseread more

Sam's the best!! he told me about all the deals and different locations!! and theyre doing a great…read moregive away. I shop here everyday week

Big Asian market place! Anything you think you need will probably be here. They have such a big…read moreselection! There's restaurants and tea shops inside as well. Service is pretty good.

The amount of options are endless from meats, seafood, frozen & fresh, vegetables fruits. It's an…read moreexperience. We ordered a dungarees crab and the seafood monger was friendly and happily picked a nice feisty one for us and even ransack to get us ice for the trip back home. Very warehouse feeling but for the amount of stock they're carrying everything is packed with easy visibility and access in mind. Unless we missed anything somewhat disappointed in the food court or restaurant options and there's no signage to tell you where to access the market (up the escalators) versus the downstairs shops and what's available.

We got the pork wang mandu, kimchi pork wang mandu, and black sesame with red bean filling wang…read moremandu. The buns are huge with so much filling. Good value (one bun is just under $5). They handed it over immediately after ordering and the buns were steaming hot. I really appreciated the tables next to the stand/market for you to eat at, instead of inside your car, for example. Super convenient.

Joong Boo Market is both a specific Korean Grocery Store, and a Basic "All-Asian" Grocery-Mart…read more Joong Boo Market is located on the Northwest side of Chicago just west of the Kimal Metro Stop (which is the 'End-of-the-Line). Joong Boo Market offers not only very reasonably priced Korean and other Asian Groceries, but there is also a small food court with a few kitchens and a couple of rows of tables. Here you can get numerous Korean dishes, and some Japanese and Filipino dishes as well. For Dim Sum (which begins at 8AM) the base price is around $1 per dumpling or bun. And the Service here is Good. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LMEs3ASZ0U&list=TLPQMTgwNTIwMjbdqrYyqZOTGw&index=3

The little things matter, they add up, and do not go unnoticed. These little details is where…read moreTensuke Market truly shines above and beyond other specialty/import grocers. The baseline meets expectations. For a store of this size, they have a very good selection of Japanese and other Asian products, imported and domestic. Further, their selection of house-made items, like the tsukemono is impressive! The store is very clean (restrooms included), and well-stocked. The prices are on the higher side, but this is common and expected from a specialty market. They also have a food court - one counter sells all the food (rather than multiple stalls). The selection is fair with bowls, sushi, ramen, and other apps, IIRC. The dining area is massive and very well through out. There is free water, large containers of miso soup (which one is apparently free to refill at their heart's content). Bonus points for not having to carry (and spill) hot soup on the way there. While the area is clean, there are table wipes provided. The only thing missing is unlimited green tea like many places have in Japan, but given the cost of matcha in the US, I understand, and am by no means complaining. I'd ordered a bowl with various kinds of seafood. While not a masterwork, it was excellent for the category of items prepared in a grocery store. There are other small things which go a long way in the big picture view: The staff are helpful and friendly, think a Trader Joe's like attitude; increasingly rare in retail. At the register, items that have the potential to leak are sealed in small plastic bags. Going further, there are small bags of ice (think school nurse for playground boo-boo's sized) to help keep delicate items cold and fresh. Final thing I loved: the parking lot has ample EV charging, and there is even a charger by an accessible parking spot. Though I don't need an accessible spot, I appreciate that those who have a need and drive a plug-in are able to charge. Final verdict: Tensuke delivers an all around excellent experince, with a great selection, friendly staff, and little details like preventing items form leaking and free ice making the experience truly top notch. Would recommend?: Yes, especially if you're a fan of Asian cuisine. Would return?: Absolutely, I see myself going at least once a month, or when the snacks run out!

Got the #25 bento and tiger roll. For rolls, I'd recommend you come at opening for the grocery…read moremarket's sushi since it'll be more fresh and at better price, just without some bells and whistles. They do go fast though. The tiger roll shrimp tempura was a bit stale and there was a bit too much rice in the roll. The salmon on top wasn't that fresh. Loved the spicy touch and flavor though. The bento is a great option for traditionally friend Japanese side dishes. Large food court with all the fixings and free miso soup, but it can fill up quick during peak hours - this was 4pm on a saturday though! Be aware the food court takes a reset break from 3-4pm, so that they can reopen at 4pm!

I've really enjoyed this place and have been a regular customer for about two years. However, my…read moremost recent experience was disappointing. I purchased a Posh, and when I opened it, it had a burnt flavor--clearly a defective. I understand that defects happen and it's not necessarily the store's fault, but when I went back two hours later during my lunch break to explain and ask for an exchange, they flat-out denied me, saying that because it was opened, there was nothing they could do. makes no sense I have to open it to smoke try it

Good owners very helpful with their recommendations , with a wide variety and fair prices, I…read morerecommend it for sure. The

Excellent, albeit very small, Indian grocery store. It is amazing how many products they have…read moremanaged to pack into such a small footprint! I have shopped at several Indian stores, but I like Swagat because the people working there have been very friendly to me and helpful. Prices are good too! They always have everything I need for my recipes, and no shortage of cool new things to try. Whether you are new to Indian cuisine or have grown up with it, you will love this place!

I have going to this place though little away from our house. The prices are really good,everything…read moreis above and beyond expectations. Customer service is above all so good. I would highly recommend this place for Indian groceries.

I love this store for vegan meat replacements! Affordable and plenty! They have an entire fridge…read morededicated to vegan and veggie options; it's aisle 14, the fridge towards the back of the store.

A few weeks ago when I was on the south side, I stopped in Chinatown to get some rice noodles and…read morestopped at Park to Shop down there. It was only AFTER that I found out that they have another location in Uptown, a mile from my house. Apparently they've been in the shopping center across from the Broadway post office for about four years now, but I never had a clue. I liked this location more not just because of the convenience factor of being in my neighborhood, but also because it's a lot more comfortable to shop. The aisles were much larger so you weren't squeezing by folks when trying to see all the goodies. The produce and fish/meat sections also seem much larger. So overall the store has a bigger footprint than the one in Chinatown. They also had merchandise at this store that I didn't see at the other, such as woks, bowls, and other such items. Parking is so-so. The parking lot itself isn't necessarily small, but there's a lot of businesses that share this lot and some of the spots are marked specifically for those businesses. For instance, the medical office here has about 10 spaces that are for their patients only. But given the location it's within a few blocks of the Wilson station, the Argyle station, and (when renovation is complete) the Lawrence station, as well as the bus lines, so there's lots of options for getting here if driving isn't your choice.