I have been going to Far East Center for many years now. Simon and Angela and his sister have been…read morereally sweet to me. I go here because the prices are really good and they're super friendly. This place has been my go to for herbs and things like that. And if they don't have it, I usually bite the bullet and go somewhere else that's more expensive. This is my go to place first for herbs and things like that. I have been trying to find herbs that I can buy to help me with having nicer glow, glowing skin, and better sleep. For any of you reading this look into dandelion for sleep or cooking artichoke in a pressure cooker and drinking the water to help you asleep. It has worked wonders for me.

An incredible tea selection, loose, bagged, and bulk varieties at great prices. Beyond tea, the…read morestore is packed with unique finds like Chinese herbal medicines, ginseng, and specialty snacks you won't find anywhere else. Every aisle is loaded with merchandise, and you could easily spend a good amount of time browsing at your leisure.

I'm writing this review against my better judgment because honestly I don't want this spot to get…read moreany more crowded than it already is. HK is one of those places I keep close to the chest. If you know you know. But here I am giving it 5 stars because they deserve it and I'd feel wrong not showing love to a spot that's been so consistent for me. Everything here is solid but the real pro tip is the fruit. I'm talking big, fresh, beautiful fruit that puts every other grocery store and market to shame. The quality is unmatched. Every single time I go the fruit looks like it was hand picked that morning. No bruised up sad looking produce, no half rotten stuff hiding at the bottom of the pile. Just perfect fruit, every visit. I already regret posting this. Please don't come here. But if you do, grab the fruit and thank me later.

Lovely fresh fish. Very nice ready made food. Great quality fruit & vegetables. Convenient free…read moreparking.

Relieved and rejoiced to finally find a place nearby that had all the Thai ingredients I needed!…read moreSmall but good. Sadly the economy has increased prices of course but that's not really the store's fault. PASTES Great selection of curry pastes, chili pastes, and seasoning packets for making things like Tom Kha and Papaya salad (All ranged roughly around $1-2). A selection of jarred sauces like , shrimp pastes, fried chili paste, and other sauces that were a few dollars more. COCONUT MILK/CREAM I focused on the Mae Ploy coconut cream which was $3.79 AROMATICS Aromatics like galangal, lime, and lemongrass are available in both dry powder form and fresh form. The powders ranged from $3-6). You can also get star anise either in dried bags or as a powder as well SAUCE Good selection of fish sauces and soy sauces. Large Viet Hung fish sauce - $13 I also spotted cheaper brands like Tiparos, Megachef, etc THAI CHILI POWDER! Finally. Been trying to find it at all the other Asian markets and it's been weirdly hard. I got my trusted 7oz red top container for $4.99 THAI TEA Thai tea in both canned ($3.39) and bagged instant form ($5) PRODUCE I was a bit sad at first on how small the produce section was but it turns out they actually really did have all the needed basics there. - Green papaya (they only have whole, no pre-shred) - Holy Basil in bags - Turmeric in bags - Thai chili peppers - Galangal $7/pound - Lemongrass stalks (I remember it said either $2-3 but didn't specify any further whether that meant PER stalk or per ounce or per pound, etc - Makrut ("Kaffir") lime leaves in bags (said it was $26 a pound but didnt provide a smaller, more realistic measurement - long beans - daikon - as well as a very modest collection of mainstream produce like tomatoes, onions, button mushrooms, etc CANNED Things like bamboo, including thin or thick cuts They also have my personal favorite jarred bamboo in chili oil. RAMENS They've got a small selection of ramens, also including variations of Indomie Mie Goreng ($1 per bag) and 1-2 Korean selections like Shin Ramen The sections I breezed by included oils, rice, snacks, and a few fridges with meats, eggs, desserts, frozen galangal, miso, etc. Unfortunately they didn't have the frozen precut lemongrass containers you sometimes get at Thai or Viet stores They also take card! It's a tiny tiny store with an equally tiny parking lot, so be prepared expect a full lot sometimes. I luckily found a spot but also noticed that it can be a bit of work to shimmy your car back out when you leave since they're packed so tight Definitely worth a visit though if you need this specialty of ingredients.

The discovery of this place was because of dining at Sanamluang next door years ago. Mom went in…read moreand found a a specific meat product not available at our local supermarket. And she made something amazingly delicious out of it! Fast forward a few years later, we were blocks away when I reminded her about this place. She asked if we can make a stop so she can make that same dish again. (She mentioned Hubbers might have made a request for it.) I was curious enough to go in this time. I expected it to be crowded because Sanamluang is incredibly popular. We were lucky to find the only open parking spot which happened to be right up front. This place is deceiving! Looks like a no nonsense place looking from the outside but it's pretty big once you get inside! They even have a seafood and meat section at the back. They'll also clean and fry in-store purchase fish. I did notice that most of their products are pricier compared to other Asian markets. I didn't have the need for any, so I came out empty handed. But Mom got the cut of meat she needed to make us dinner this week! Okay first stop (for me.) Being far from home, not sure when I'd come back... if the need comes up and I happen to be around, maybe...?

Wow, I feel honored and surprised that I am the first to write a review on their page for this…read moreyear. This place deserves 10 stars if not more!! Waked in today around 4pm and was greeted by 2 of their employees. They gave me a very nice, warm welcome and even asked me what was it that I needed? I told them that I am browsing, but if I need help, I will let them know. I haven't been here in decades. I happened to be in Hollywood and remembered this lovely Middle Eastern store. They have fresh produce, variety of imported foods, great deli, selection of fresh meat, & dairy. They also have a good selection of baked goods. Got 1pint of Sour Cream, 5 bananas, 3 oranges, a bag of apples, couple of different variety of breads. Matnakash, (Armenian bread) & lavash-another type of Armenian bread. I also got water, box of tea bags, ready made salads, different types of berries, some seasoning & dried fruit. Employees are very helpful and the store is not big, but somehow they fit everything there and is fully stocked, organized and very clean. Prices are unbeatable. Very affordable. Parking is very challenging and it's street parking only! If you happen to be in the area, give this cute, quaint store a try!

I'm very disappointed to have to write this, but this grocery store is UNSAFE!…read moreNO ONE who works there is properly wearing a mask. It's either under their chin or under there nose as they are yelling across the store, sorting producer, and cutting deli meats. There are signs everywhere, but the employees of all people ignore them. I like what this store has to offer for unique Armenian groceries. Cheeses, dips, teas, grains, chocolates, and more. I was excited to support a small business during the pandemic, but I will NEVER go here again when the workers clearly have no regard for the safety of their customers. If there is this much disregard now, what were they doing before? Many customers were not wearing masks either. Btw, you don't need to take off your mask to talk on the phone. You can be heard, and if you don't believe me, and feel you must take off your mask to speak, and you must take the call now, then please, please go outside.

This store has everything you want or need for Thai cooking. It's been around forever and parking…read moreis in the back. Has that old school charm to it. They also have premade foods there, at least when I have gone.

They've come a very long way, service wise, but I've realized that this isn't the store that's open…read moreto answering a lot of questions or giving recommendations. You gotta pretty much come in, and know what you want. I just adapted the thought where if I don't see it, they likely don't have it- especially if it's produce. I come for the fresh curry pastes and the Thai ingredients that I can't find in the local stores. My daughters love the Thai Lays flavors and candies! Not as organized as many others but they provide the basics. If you cook Thai food and need to grab a free items, Silom will likely have them..

I bought mixed Kerne from a store in San Mateo the box was not full almost half empty and the…read morenuts so bad see the photo it is total rip off I will never buy any merchandise from this company

Cant have enough of their zaatar and wild cucumber!…read more They've been supplying my families kitchen for years now. Much recommended!!!

Amazing! This place is a hidden gem! Small, Yet! you can…read morefind everything what you looking for. The owner of this place is really helpful and friendly helps you to find your stuff what you needed. Doesn't show any attitude like other Bengali businesses. I highly recommend this place! I'll be back here soon.

Watch out what you buy here, i have seen rats running around and they sell non halal meat to…read moreMuslims oh and dont be surprised if you find imported food items more than one year past expiration date..and this shop has been running like this for ages... Shame on city of LA health department.I will still make sure to notify the concerned departments to remind them of their failure.