May 2024: "5 Stars" for this Mega Mart in Fremont, California 3900 Mowry Ave Fremont, CA 94538 United States Five visits average a 5 Star rating! Very clean and organized displays * Plentiful prepared meals, see photos * Wide variety of desserts * Seafood available both fresh & frozen * Many varieties of sliced meat to take home * Trendy drinks in bottles and cans * Friendly service at Check-out register Found all items that I was looking for, Go now! read more

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I was pretty excited to visit because Mega Mart was one of the closest Korean supermarkets around (minus Manna, the family owned Korean store right around the corner). Unfortunately, I was pretty disappointed by what I saw. The store occupies a pretty large space, but the layout doesn't make it feel that way. I found myself constantly mentioning how small the store was - but upon reflection, I think I was more describing the variety of produce and merchandise vs the actual size of the store. There's vegetables and a food station, but the variety is extremely limited and unfortunately didn't look very appetizing. The desserts and pastries were cute, but some of the displays were deflated and collapsed (ex: a cheesecake, not pictured). What really caught me off guard was the lack of knowledge by a majority of the staff. Everybody was very friendly, but I noticed multiple instances of shoppers asking where items were and being met with confused stares. They weren't complicated questions, either - just things like where the soup bases were. Overall, this is a good place to grab a quick bite or some snacks, but I wouldn't come here for comprehensive grocery shopping since their fresh produce and meat were severely lacking. I hope this changes in the future as they continue to grow! read more

Mega Mart - International Grocery Near Me - Fremont, California

What a cool place to shop for all of your Korean cultured needs. This is a huge store the size of a trade joes that has everything you could ever ask for! The prices and quality are amazing and the service throughout the store is friendly, helpful, and positive. Ned soju? They have it! Need snacks? OMG they have TONS of them! Fresh meat and seafood - best I've seen anywhere! And produce? You can't find fresher anywhere either! I wished I had more time to shop here before I came home but I can't wait to go there again! read more

Respectable Korean grocery store in Fremont. I liked the mix of available products, and some of their prices are better than Koreana Plaza Market in Oakland (my go-to). However, the kimchi they sell in big tubs was just so-so. read more

Lines are short and fast. The store is smaller, making for efficient shopping. Kpop songs make you step into little Korea. The fresh seafood direct from Busan/Jeju is a great offering you can't find elsewhere (these are some of the cleaner waters in Asia). The ready-made foods are a must and all the soups taste great with no effort (just reheat). After 7pm some of the ready-made foods go on sale for 30-50% off. I pick up juicy Korean pears and Asian veggies and organic tofu (they have a nice selection) from here as well. Unfortunately they don't label their fruits/veggies as organic or not, but they have excellent tofu and seafood selection. I've also picked up a heated sleeping mat (made in Korea) for my mom's visit. read more

Mega Mart is the newest Korean grocery store in Central Fremont! The store is set up in an old Sprouts and still has aisles reminiscent of that. They have a bakery that sells fun desserts and pastries. The whipped bun was very light and a bit fluffy, and it was great to enjoy as a snack. They also have pre-made food kept warm to the left of the bakery. I got the salmon teriyaki with rice bowl, which wasn't as tasty as I would want it to be. Although it came with extra teriyaki sauce, it still tasted a bit bland. The bowl itself was very simple, only having the seasoned salmon and rice itself. This is definitely more for people who just want to buy a warm meal on-the-go. I thought there would be more promotions since the store had its grand opening this week, but I didn't see any. They're also working to fill the aisles, so I will definitely return in a month to see how much they've improved! read more

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Good place for Asian products, but avoid the grab and go ready to eat sushi rolls and sashimi. After a few attempts at getting a decent meal, the quality of their fish is outright awful. I know grocery store quality rolls and sashimi, so not expecting them to win any award, but they simply don't deserve people to buy this food. This is the last time I spit out food because of the fish quality. I would rather have 1/2 the amount of fish if they're using sushi grade fish. If I was rating the food counter I'd give them 1 star, but giving 3 stars because the rest of the store is ok. For grab n go rolls or sashimi, so to Whole Foods. Even Raileys is much better. read more

Mega Mart - Salmon roll - International Grocery Near Me - Fremont, California

The rice in the kimbap was too wet. Otherwise it's an ok store. Selection of soy sauce was small. Produce and vegetable section was weirdly located flanking the hot food and and bakery. Not many jars of kimchi today. read more

Do not buy this at this store!! The broth tasted so bad and sour, they are using old and expired food! MANAGEMENT- DO BETTER AND CHECK YOUR PRODUCTS read more

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This store is very neat and well kept up. It's great in a pinch if your nearby however the prices may be a little higher here for the same items you could get cheaper at one of the Ranch Supermarkets. You will find frozen seafood scattered about. The fruits and vegetables looked ok. There are some meats on hand albeit in limited quantities. You should not have any problem finding the basic items you need here. read more

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Meats and produce are always fresh. Checkout staff are always accommodating and friendly. Any chance to expand Korean skincare section? Also, I'm guessing there's little possibility for a food court since Soo Ja and Miga are close by read more

This Korean grocery store is so-so. There are better places to buy fresh kimchi. And they don't have brown sweet rice at all. The other reason I knocked off a star, is that the owner (?) who sometimes works the register is not very friendly. Seems to me that during persimmon season they would have Kaki but they don't sell that either. read more

I Think this is a great addition to the neighborhood. Cleaner & brighter than many of the other Asian grocery stores. Pricier than sat, Trader Joe's, but cheaper than Whole Foods. Plentiful parking. I didn't shop produce but got delicious pork & kimchee steamed buns, and salmon on rice from hot deli. I love the Kim bop & chapchae from family owned Manna at the other end of this mall so didn't get that here. I liked the gift items & awesome housewares sections here. Also lots of snacks & beverages. Bakery looked good as did cakes & stuff like Korean corn dogs but will have to try next time. The frozen dumpling section is incredible- I'm a huge bibigo fan. read more

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A very nice Korean market that has hot food and a variety of everything. The workers were very pleasant and when I asked for some fresh Kimbap, they were not hesitant to stop what they were doing to help me. Their fruits and vegetables looked very fresh. A bit on the pricier side from the Asian grocery stores I'm used to, but looked fresh. There's an abundance of frozen items, from baby crab to dumplings and oodles of noodles to choose from. Lots of drink choices as well. My favorite area was the fresh seafood area that has Ikura, a variety of Tobiko and sashimi grade seafood (salmon, Tuna, other fish). They even have fresh Uni and some jarred Uni for sauces. Yummy! read more

Finally got the opportunity to set foot in this gem. Store is pretty decent size. Lots of interesting goodies. I wish they had a bigger selection for the fruits. Other than that, nothing too special. But it's a great place to stop by for your lunch because they offer a variety of hot foods ready to grab. read more

I was super excited that Fremont finally got a Korean supermarket. Hated driving all the way out to H-Mart or Hankook just for a few things. This place is OKAY. The selection is not that great. I was really disappointed in their selection of produce and grocery items. They have a sucky selection of kimchi, which is super annoying. I expect at least 3 aisles of kimchi, MINIMUM. You have to pick and choose. One thing that bothers me is that most of their bakery items do not contain a list of ingredients. If you have any food allergies, it would be best to avoid buying. Their small cake slices are outrageously priced. $4.50 for a sliver of Japanese cheesecake?! I'd rather drive out to Santa Clara and buy an Uncle Tetsu cheesecake for $14. My favorite things I like to buy are: Japchae - I've had better, but this is decent, and it lasts me 3 days. Good for a quick side for lunch or dinner. I like that it doesn't contain any meat. Egg salad sandwiches - 3 for $6. They are super filling and always taste really fresh. Great for lunch. Savory roll - it has bell peppers and onions. It tastes better if you take it apart and bake it in the toaster oven. Love eating this for breakfast. Chestnut bread - I didn't see any reviews mentioning this bread! It is sooooo good, and even better toasted. They put big chunks of chestnuts in it, and it's totally worth the $4.50 price tag. I don't know if it's a seasonal item! I hope it stays forever. Satsuma - these were pretty good. Sweet and tart at the same time. I hope they have them again. Chestnuts - I'm sure they're seasonal, but they are the biggest ones I've come across during the holiday season. A great price as well! Baby bok choy - I eat this like every damn day with either soup, steamed, over rice, or pan-fried. It's super cheap and always really fresh. The freshest out of all the markets around me. Carrots - I swear, they have the thickest and girthiest carrots I've ever seen in a market. They're surprisingly sweet! I buy 2 a week and they last a few days. Broccoli - always beautiful crowns, so fresh and green. Green onions - the cheapest and best-looking green onions out of all the grocery stores. read more

This new location compared to Sunnyvale didn't dazzle me. I remember Sprouts used to be located here, so it was kind of unusual how the store didn't seem to have as much products as Sunnyvale, the layout still resembled Sprouts in a way. Maybe Mega Mart can expand the store? Parking lot is average size, and you can find a spot assuming that it's not during peak hours. The supermarket is really clean and organized, just needs more goods to offer. read more

Like many, I was very excited that Mega Mart settled into Fremont. I've stopped by a handful of times since their grand opening and I have to admit it is a bit underwhelming despite the name. It took over Sprout's old spot at Fremont Plaza with fair amount of parking available. It's pretty spacious, organized, and clean inside. Prices vary where you can find some steals, but most of the time prices are not comparable to other Korean markets in the bay. I was also disappointed by the lack of Korean items and ingredients, as they do market themselves as a Korean market. With that said, I do see myself continuing to stop by every now and then whenever I need last minute things, but I will save most of my Korean groceries for the Korean markets in the South Bay. read more

For a market that isn't a big as I would've expected, it has a bit everything that I would want from a Korean market - a good one stop shop for everything. Parking isn't all too difficult here, that does make it a bit less of a hassle. The selection of produces and such are much less than I'm use to seeing of Asian markets. There's a great deal for sweet potatoes and such, but as for regular red potatoes... it was very old that I couldn't pick any out. Looks to be a hit or miss as for freshness. As for the food that's available at the grab n go area: they have a basic banchan, kimbap and such. There's also a warmer area for rice bowls and other food that's quick to grab. I'm happy that there's some sushi/sashimi options - will have to try next time to see how fresh it is. I do appreciate a selection of basic cleaning products and face masks (Innisfree, Nature Republic and etc.) that's available there as well as feminine products that are of a good variety. Definitely would be something I'd be back for as prices are of what I'd normally see as well (no huge markups for convenience). Final Thoughts: Good place to restock on Korean goods needed, but not the best to explore for a variety. read more

Replaced Sprout's. Now a Korean grocery store, but nowhere as the same level as H Mart. Actually upon walking in, you may not even notice a change of business, the overall layout is the same, just changed out everything on the shelves basically. I'll start with the good. Anything dry and packaged they are well-represented. Dried seaweed, pantry spices/sauces, Korean snacks etc... If you need any gochujang the Korean red pepper paste, they've got more than you'll ever need. They also got a refrigerated case or 2 for kimchi. This is what I may use them for mostly. The produce looked good, but most things are wrapped in plastic which I don't really care for. I did walk away with some mushrooms as they have a decent selection and even better pricing, better than 99 Ranch which is the giant Asian grocery for the suburbs. The meat selection was meh, didn't see anything that pulled me. There were a lot of choices if you like meats thinly sliced, which does nothing for me really. I went after 5pm on a Friday and the whole seafood case was empty/closed. The seafood section is even smaller than what Sprouts had, which I would have thought the opposite. Major bummer there. I'm not a huge grocery level prepared food guy, but they have a cold case for prepared sushi and Korean rolls. Didn't look that impressive, maybe it was the time I came in. But if you're into this sort of thing, they have it. They still may evolve as time goes on, so I'll check in every 2-3 months or so. Just don't really seeing myself coming in much more than that. read more

Mega Mart - Great Mushroom selection and prices to boot. - International Grocery Near Me - Fremont, California

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This market is within walking distance from my office and the other location in Sunnyvale is also within walking from my house, but guess which market is better stocked and has more sale items? yep, the Sunnyvale location does, hands down. The bakery and the deli departments in the Sunnyvale location can easily put this place out of business. Seriously, I'm exaggerating, but not by much. I had high expectations when this market opened up so close to my office a few months back but after 3 months I see slow progress. My colleague joked to give them another 3 months and see what happens. read more

I never thought that a Korean Market store opened around our community. Before this, we used to go drive to San Jose to see one. This place is at the corner of Mowry and Fremont Blvd. It's on the complex with Noah's bagel. Parking is a bit hard since there are a lot of establishments in this complex. This store just opened a few months ago and customer traffic is still high. I've seen a lot of people browsing around and checking what the store is offering. I'm surprised by the cleanliness and how they arranged their items. They have a section for Bakery where they make their bread as well as cakes and pastries. I saw several people preparing and mixing ingredients for baking. The bakery section looks fresh and neat. I walked into the fish alley and saw a lot of fresh fish and seashells. It's also clean and they prepare your fish. There's a section that says fish came directly from Korea It looks like the fish are caught fresh and are not frozen. There's a section with packaged fish also like mackerel. I went down the vegetable section and saw several layers of fresh-cut vegetables such as cabbage, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, etc. It's so appealing and enticing to the eyes. They have several sections for packaging food. Most of the items are Korean made and the package is written in Korean. However, it's identified and people can browse around and pick their choice. Each alley is also identified with hanging signs so that customers can easily look at items they want to buy. This store is no different than any Asian store that I go to. However, it has a touch of Korean culture or atmosphere. It even has a sushi area and kimchi. If I want any Korean flavor or item, I will come here and I know they will have it. read more

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Wish there was HMart in Fremont but this is the closet Korean Market to us and the prices are a bit high. Selections on meat and vegetables are limited. I have been meaning to try their bakery goods as well and their hot food. read more

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On a good day parking can be easy to find or a headache. Love their carts!!! Commits me from over shopping. I appreciate how they keep the store organized, clean and fresh hot food options daily! Need a quick grab for a party? You can't go wrong with any of their desserts. Super cute!!!!!! Whether it's a single slice for yourself or to bring for a potluck, you have many options. They have a variety of ginseng in boxes that you see in all the k-dramas. Yes that's me, I see something in a k drama and I want to try everything !!! Need Kdrama supplies, this would be a great go to spot. Soju? Hek yeah... Korean noodles, ice cream, chips, coffee... all the kinds in here. And I love how they have Kpop playing in the store!!! My jams!!! They are definitely adding more and more to their shelves. Can't wait to see what they bring for the seasons! read more

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I was excited to see a Korean mart in Fremont and thought it couldn't be as bad as what others said, but it was pretty bad. Although the space is big, the selections were very limited and the prices were outrageous. You're better off finding Korean goods for cheaper and with more variety at your local Asian grocery store (e.g. 99ranch, Marina, etc. ). $5 for a bag of Asian chips, I'd much rather go to Marina and pay a fraction of the price. Moreover the fruits/veggie selection were very limited. I opted for Thai basil since I was trying to make green curry. I needed chicken but the meat section didn't have any when I went Sunday morning? I was shocked no chicken out yet... maybe I came too early. I then wanted to pick up red pepper flakes (gochugaru) but most of them were made in China! Hopefully they add more to their inventory because my visit left much to be desired. Honestly, I'd much rather drive another 15-20 min to Hmart or just stick to my local Asian market for cheaper, fresher, and more variety. I was so disappointed. read more

Nice variety of Korean and other Asian groceries and items. A little smaller than H-Mart, but glad they carried some things not found at H-Mart or 99 Ranch. Not sure if it was the day I went, but seafood and meat selection wasn't much. Will definitely go back to shop and see if the seafood and meat selection is better on another day. read more

Came to this Mega Mart on a whim and was so happy by their selection of BTS coffee, Everydaze drinks, and they had my favorite truffle shrimp chips that I did not know made it's way here from Korea! Also love their bakery, tons of gluten free items, and that they sell hot prepared food at a discount in the late evenings! I will say they have a very small area of fruits and they did not seem to be that fresh. read more

I mixed on this place. Positives: good staff, clean, spacious, decent selection of korean products negative: sushi is not fresh, there are some packets of non frozen meats that sit on the shelfs a day or 2 too long, one of the beverage fridges is room temp (so I won't trust the dairy or perishable drinks), Kim bap is a tad off (again seems to be sitting around) read more

Like shopping in MegaMart , they have various types of Korean food , much more than other Korean supermarkets! Clean environment and staff at check out counters work efficiently! read more

Mega Mart - International Grocery Near Me - Fremont, California

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My go to place when I don't have any ideas for dinner. I can pick up prepared food items: mandoo, donburi bowls, fried rice, sushi, sashimi, kimbap, soups, banchan, etc., often on sale. Same thing with the robust bakery selections which also includes Korean corn dogs, egg salad sandwiches, pastries and artistic cakes. They also have sales on Korean grocery products like frozen dumplings, Korean ramen, oden, and of course Korean snacks. Finally, they make beautiful sushi platters (order a day in advance) which are popular for gatherings. read more

Mega Mart - Sushi platter as part of their catering options in the seafood area. Order at least a day in advance. $50. Great for potluck gatherings! - International Grocery Near Me - Fremont, California

While I was sad to see Sprouts go, I have been pleasantly surprised by MegaMart. They carry my favorite Asian pastries! They have a beautiful selection of cakes as well, I'm getting one for Easter tomorrow. Their bakery reminds me of Toys le Jour, which is one of my favorite places to get pastries. They have it all here, so that's really good. I don't have to go to Warm Springs. I have tried their sushi and it was very good very fresh and had no problem at all. I love this Store, I'm not sure what people are whining about, but I find everything I need. But then, I don't go in for much. I guess maybe I'm just shopping for a few items, but especially pastries. I love the houseware section. It has so many cool things and equally funny items as well. Like the trays I found. See my photo. I will continue to go here. read more

Mega Mart - Love this tray! Fun find to use at my cannabis business. I bought 3 smaller ones, gave them to a few clients. Great price $ - International Grocery Near Me - Fremont, California

This is an ok MegaMart. I like the set up in Sunnyvale better and they had more choices and was fun to look around. This one feels smaller. I haven't tried their sushi here yet. But Sunnyvale is good quality. read more

People are always kind, friendly & helpful here. Looks like they have stocked up on most items since the last time I visited. Highly organized aisles. Good environment. I am always browsing the bakery's yummy pastries and desserts. It's still a great option for weekly grocery errands. Inexpensive and you can easily find deals if you take the time to browse the aisles. I made Korean Bibimbap with my grocery haul a little over $65 USD. Inflation doesn't have to rob your wallets. Note, fruit selections and banchan variety isn't huge at this location. Items are much smaller in portion size too at banchan and hot deli food area. Sunnyvale store is top of line quality with wide selections. Best spot at this Fremont location are vegetables, frozen packaged items, and rice cake options. I can easily find fresh and good vegetables for $1-$2.50 each. Inexpensive for daily cooking. Be creative. Soup base/soup stocks are worth looking at. Huge selection of good sauces and dried goods. Meats are ok. Not much in the red meat section though. Frozen seafoods aren't expensive either. $20-$100 can do very well here if you take your time to look around. Canned/processed ham meat was around $2.99 per can. It depends on your health goals and personal relationship with foods. I love Korean foods, so I make everything Korean at home. Tastes great, looks great, and can easily feed a happy army. Choose wisely. Worth the visit. read more

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I come here because it saves me the drive to SJ or Santa Clara. But this place falls short in so many ways. 1. Cashiers never help with bagging let alone even make eye contact with you. 2. Meat and seafood selection lacks variety, quality. Limited grill meat they have is very overpriced for what is it. 3. Produce section in the back is pretty large compared to meat and seafood. Inspect greens well before purchasing as often they are a day away from wilting. read more

Best place in Fremont to buy sashimi grade fish. I come here often and make my own sushi or poke for a fraction of the cost of restaurants. I also really like their sweets. Korean/Asian deserts are much lighter than typical American desserts. My only complaint is their don't sell cooked rice. read more

Spent over $200 for the pre-NYE haul. The staff/cashier didn't care to help with the bagging. The cashier kept wiping her barcode and never looked at us as we were actively bagging a cart full of stuff. No one came over to help. Got some good stuff tho, if you want products, not produce. read more

Kept the same layout as Sprouts. Have a fair amount of groceries items. Baked goods, seafood counter, deli, vegetables and the most basic Korean staples. Got some sushi and their rice bowls to try. Rice bowls were ok, better with their 30% off sale price. Got a plate of sushi to try, the cuts of fish were thick and it was a little too wet as in previously frozen. It was ok as a snack. Prices are comparable to other Korean supermarket. Ban Chan area is small, should've went around the corner to the other market for ban chan. Ample parking. read more

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This is the worst supermarket so far in the Bay Area. The staff marked wrong on the sign of the on sale udon, when I asked, they took away the price tag and tried to cover the mistake. I said you have to honor the price based on the price tag by law, this is misleading consumer. They don't care and just walked away. It's so irresponsible. read more

TLDR - ahjumahs frown upon it. Not for real Korean cooking on a regular basis. After much anticipation Mega Mart is such a let down. If you're just looking for snacks, ramyun and drinks you're in the right place. If you're looking to really cook Korean meals, you're in the wrong place. You're better off going to Oakland (Koreana) or the South Bay for several other choices. Fresh produce is lacking, quick perishable produce (perilla, spinach, sooksat, sprouts, etc) have been low quality and quantity and a tiny fruit section that's also very lacking in variety. They had pink pineapples, $50 grapes, and I couldn't buy just 2 Fuji apples. One brand of kimchi and very small selection of banchan was also surprising. Lack of fresh fish that all Korean markets have and also a lack of fresh red meat and cuts. I saw about 8 tomahawk steaks though?? Seems like social media is doing the inventory ordering. Such a disappointment and I have gone twice hoping that some time after the grand opening would've helped but it didn't. My mom and her ahujmah friends have already decided to not go back and said it's far more worth it to make the trip to the South Bay, hands down. Even wondered if it was owned by Koreans to have not given much attention to fresh produce and proteins. Too bad they've also taken some customers from the mom and pop Korean market around the corner (which is teeny tiny) but I found myself going back there at least they have a self serve banchan section with a lot to choose from. Dang. Wanted to love you and give you all my money. read more

The store itself is fine; just that the workers there have attitudes. While they are supposed to be focusing on customers, they are busy talking. There are times that either they check out the wrong items or they scan twice at the register. When you shop there, make sure you pay attention to the cashier. I wonder if the management knew about that. read more