I went here on May 3rd after struggling with symptoms for several months and not finding much…read morerelief elsewhere. The process was definitely different from a regular doctor visit, but honestly, it was a really interesting experience. Since the practitioner doesn't speak English, I translated my symptoms into Chinese using Google Translate and showed him my phone. He checked my tongue and pulse very carefully before writing out a custom herbal tea prescription entirely in Chinese characters. You then take the prescription to the front counter where they prepare the herbs into 5 separate bags. Each bag lasts 2 days, and you boil the herbs for about an hour, strain the tea, and save the rest for the next day. I'm not going to lie -- the tea tastes STRONG. Very earthy, bitter, and honestly like dirt lol. Each boiled tea bag yields 24-32 oz. that needs to be consumed warm, preferably in one sitting after lunch. It was hard to drink, but after finishing my first cycle (10days) I noticed a huge improvement in my symptoms. They explained that most people do 2-3 cycles using the same prescription for full results. I genuinely feel a lot better. I paid $20 for consultation + $85 for the tea. If you use the prescription and 2nd time you only pay for the tea of $85. They take credit cards but there is a $6 transaction fee.

Parking across the street. The doctor sees you, takes a look at your tongue, check your pulse on…read moreboth hands. Writes a prescription in Chinese. He doesn't speak English. He uses Google Translate. You can't ask any questions. He covers his face with a mask. Then gives you a prescription in Chinese so you take it to the counter and you receive your costume made tea to drink for 10 days. Mine was $95. I had other questions but no one answers. They just tell you to scan a QR code and take a picture of the instructions. I hope the tea works but I'm not happy with service.

Have been purchasing spices here for many years…read more A fantastic operation sourcing excellent quality spices from around the globe. A really cool retail space filled with 5# bags of product. An overload for the senses. Someone on site will have answers for any of your spice questions. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. cheers! Mark Sleeper www.sleepersgourmet.com

Quality for spices is superb. I work near by and go during my lunch break every few months and fill…read moremy pantry with spices, chiles and herbs. Everything I got was fresh and high quality and at a great price. Customer service is great with covid you have to tell the teller what you want and she will gather all your items. Their list of spices is listed on their website.

Se los recomiendo son muy amables las muchachas todo lo que busca para la cocina ellos lo tienen a…read moreun precio que no dejarás el producto ya que cada cosa que compras te vas sorprendiendo mejor vayan para que les cuento

From the owner: We offer both wholes & retail. You are more than welcome to call & place an order. read more

Fast service and helped me find the medication I needed. The ladies working were friendly.read more

I was really sick with a cough not even my doctor could stop with medications. I went there and the…read morefirst shot my cough was almost gone.

If i could leave 0 stars i would . They up the price when they realize you are purchasing for a…read morebigger business and then refuse to sell you product after you only ask for half of the order since they upped the price . During times like these when supplies are low for everybody they should be considerate . Do not come here !! Im sure you can find your items in bulk elsewhere with better owners & manager .

Wow! Planning a big event costs a lot of money so you want to make sure you are dealing with a…read morecompany that communicates. It started off great, but when you call and email back and get no response, it's time to move on and find another caterer. Pretty surprising from the Kitchen for Exploring Foods, since I always thought there were very good. But the women who coordinates everything is very unprofessional to not return phone calls.

EXCEPTIONAL. I worked for an event today, and after the reception ended, the caterers from Kitchen…read moreFor Exploring Foods had so much food leftover, and I mean, they had enough to feed a village. The best part is, the food is so good. Chef Tim is super kind. Not to mention good at his job. He took me into the kitchen and I was in mini heaven. The spring rolls, salmon skewers with pesto sauce, mushroom dumplings, meatloaf with tomato sauce, open faced chicken wontons and roasted chicken were terrific. Filled me up real good. I loved the chicken. So bad. I quietly went back to my post, and contemplated on how to get my hands on more of that chicken. So about 30 minutes after, as the caterers started to pack up, I crept back into the kitchen and asked him bashfully if I could take some more of his roasted chicken home, and he filled up a box for me! My god they taste soooo goood. And the desserts... The strawberry milk shortcake, and the raspberry custard pastries were the highlight. The brownies were also great. Oh, everything was amazing. I know I share my opinion with many of the guests, because so many of them went home with smiles and boxes of food and desserts. There was a guy who filled 4 separate boxes with different things. One was brownies, one was strawberry shortcakes, and I dont recall what he had in the other two boxes. So I locked up, and went home grinning from ear to ear, glancing down at my spoils of war, even though there was no war. Tomorrow will be a good day for me, thanks to Chef Tim of Kitchen For Exploring Foods. The staff was friendly and energetic. And very helpful. The Yelp reviews are real, people! They're awesome! The flowers they provided were fresh and beautiful. The white hydrangeas were breathtaking. When I'm getting married, this will definitely be my caterer. Hands down!

Special store. So many different herbs. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Prices are fair…read more Incredible stock. The place to be if you are serious about or want to try healing with herbs.

Though they were still in the process of restocking after moving from down the street. Ai give them…read morefull stars for being open helpful and rendering great service. Joslyn and Evelyn were more than helpful. Though ai did not get what ai initially came for. Still was able to buy a few herbs ai wanted. Bought powdered Bladderwrack which ai immediately added to my sea mosses and can already tell the difference. Grabbed a bag of Cocolmeca Bark and a bag of Roasted Chicory Root as well. Will certainly be going back to this location soon. Gratitude and give thanks guys!

amazing shop with every natural tea blend one will find with other capsule form options ,soaps,…read morevegan drinks with a heap of choices and selections ! sage and incense and more importantly many healthier options instead of medicine people! I couldn't name it all a must visit !

I wanted to love this place but it's just a no. When I moved here a couple of years ago I was…read morelooking for sea moss and preferably from a black owned place. I came across NN reached out to them on Instagram they confirmed they had it and told me when it would be back in stock. I went a few days later and the vibes were just off. Walked in no one said a thing ended up walking thru the walkway and saw a girl at the register looking at her phone. I asked could she tell me where the seamoss was she looked up looked confused then just pointed to the to the fridge/cooler and went back to looking at her phone. Now granted it was right next to me I don't know how I missed it....Lol Anyhoo I paid and she didn't say a word. I went back the next month because I hadn't found another place to get it(thankfully I have my go to spot for seamoss now). Grabbed it and was in and out in 5 mins. I still didn't like the vibes. So I refused to go back. Fast forward to two weeks ago, NN kept coming up on my TikTok I decided to give them a try again but for something else. I'm looking to have an all natural skincare routine. Cleanser, toner, moisturizer, etc so I said let me see if NN has anything like that. I reached out on Instagram again, someone opened the message read it and decided it wasn't worth a reply I guess....Lol I'm still waiting.... Maybe it's just me, idk!

This old-world health food stand is located inside the Grand Central Market just inside the Hill St…read moreentrance. They have rows and rows of jars filled with herbs, teas and spices along with herbal remedies and vitamins all at reasonable prices. I love this concept and I love the fact that it's still in operation. I've come here for dried milk thistle, whole flax seeds, chamomile flowers, dried mint, star anise, and a "cold & flu" tea that made me gag at first but felt nice after I got used to the overwhelming taste. So far, I've been satisfied with all of my purchases. My main concern about this place is that I have no way of knowing how long these items have been in the jars and if they come from a reputable source. I also wish that the people who work here were more knowledgeable. They couldn't answer any of my simple questions about their inventory. You're basically on your own and have to tell them what you want and they'll get it for you.

My regular place for bulk herbs used to be Nature Mart in the Los Feliz district, but once it was…read morebought out, nothing has been the same. My "back-up" has been the Jones Grain Mill (in the Grand Central Market). They don't cover the entire range of herbs, but have a reasonable selection, and good prices, and are courteous. And this place is fairly convenient--just a fifteen minute bus or train ride from the Convention Center area. This sure beats the hassle and high prices of herbs in capsules...for the birds!!! Oops!!! Now that Management has opted to go seriously "upscale" (and kick half of the vendors out), Grand Central Market is but a shadow of its former self....and just about EVERYONE I paronized--including the Jones Grain Mill--is no longer there. As far as I'm concerned, this has been a terrible sell-out, and I don't plan to spend any money there in the future. Pleasd join me in BOYCOTTING this crazy place...that used to be JUST DOWNRIGHT TERRIFIC!!

My favorite Korean shop, very friendly and family like environment. Gives you a private shop…read moreexperience since it's not too crowded!!!! Definitely a must when in LA. And definitely recommend since every week they have very good specials.

From the owner: HanMaru Mart offers premium Korean foods, including Hanmaru Kimchi--crafted with authentic Korean…read moreingredients and traditional fermentation methods straight from Korea--along with Saebyeok Farm Kimchi and K-Beauty products in Los Angeles. Experience the rich, bold flavors of handcrafted kimchi, made using time-honored recipes for the perfect balance of spice, crunch, and depth. Enjoy free local delivery and taste the best of Korea today!