This market may not be your #1, but it gets my respect…read more You see. I haven't been to a large supermarket on the Peninsula that's as well stocked as this place. Not even its siblings. All other supermarkets, except for maybe Fresco in South Bay and Berkeley Bowl in East Bay, have a niche, and you're going to be inconvenienced if what you want to make is outside of that focus. This large market had a dedicated aisle to Latino products, one for Japanese, Central/Eastern European, Southeast Asian - mostly for Filipino and Indonesian products, an aisle EACH! Now, as you may know, Hashi has taken over the market following the retirement of the previous boss under Marina. Apparently the kids don't want to take over haiyaaaa. Not much has changed but necessary renovations are planned, though unfortunately, the European section was down to some canned drinks and Slavic sauerkraut during my recent visit. Other reviews have mentioned how cold it gets inside. During my visit, it was all right, about as same temperature as outside. They don't have a heating system, I guess. Now I understand that Hashi has a focus on Japanese products, but given the physical size and history of this market location, I do wish that its Japanese branding doesn't come at the expense of everything else, especially since there are major competition nearby and we don't need a rat race to the bottom.

2.5 stars After visiting family members in San Mateo, we…read morestopped by the market to pick up some fresh crabs and vegetables before getting on the freeway. Not too familiar with the area, we were unaware of the ownership change. Crabs at $7.99/lb. seem like a reasonable price, vegetables looked fresh. Meats and seafood are priced a little lower than other Asian markets. I was excited to find some sesame candy which reminded me of childhood snack, however there is no expiration date on the good looking box ($4.99). The food court area is being remodeled, we walked around it carefully. The crabs we steamed last night for dinner were pretty good. Today I tried the sesame candy and was very disappointed. As soon as I opened the nicely wrapped candy, the aroma of rancid sesame oil hit me and it tasted bitter.....basically the candy is inedible. I understand it may not be the fault of the market because this item was imported. The lack of expiration date should have given me a warning, my fault. Needless to say we will not be rushing back to shop here anytime soon, hopefully they do a better job on quality control going forward.

Suruki Supermarket is hands down my go-to spot for all things Japanese. They truly have all the…read moreessentials, and the quality is always on point. Their sashimi selection is incredibly fresh, beautifully cut, and perfectly packaged to-go. I'm a huge fan of their tuna--especially the otoro, chutoro, and akami--but you honestly can't go wrong with their salmon, uni, or any of their other fresh fish selections. Their hot food section is just as impressive and made fresh daily. Whether it's chicken teriyaki, beef teriyaki, salmon teriyaki, sushi bowls, nigiri, chicken karaage, or grilled salmon, everything hits the spot and tastes homemade. What really makes this place special is the family behind it. You'll almost always see Ken, Shu, Misako, or their mother Ryuko, and they make the whole experience feel welcoming and authentic. And if you're into whiskey or just a casual drinker, keep an eye out for their selection--they occasionally carry rare bottles like Yamazaki and Hakushu, which are getting harder to find these days. Overall, Suruki is a gem in San Mateo. Quality, freshness, and great people--what more can you ask for?

Awesome place to get a perfect lunch to bring back home. All sorts of cold and hot Japanese dishes,…read moreand our favorite is the grilled salmon or yellowtail collar for delicious & tender protein. Lots of sushi and sashimi choices, teriyaki bowls and the kid-approved spam musubi appetizers. Suruki is a very popular place in downtown San Mateo, lots of business from locals.

While passing through San Carlos, I realized I needed tahini and some other ingredients for dinner…read more After searching the area for Middle Eastern groceries, I discovered a shop that fell in that category and specialized in Turkish products. I was impressed: the location is clean, organized, has a great selection, and has fun Turkish music playing over the speakers. I was able to find kagit helvah, which is a wafer-like treat; I've been trying to find some for years, so I was pleased! They have a nice deli and refrigerated section, with tempting meats, cheeses, and pickles. I was able to find a variety of tahini. They also have a great selection of lokum (Turkish Delight), of which I purchased several flavors. Best of all, I sat down for a delicious serving of Turkish coffee. I had mine "az sekerli" (a little sugar), which was luxurious and a treat. I look forward to returning for baklava and simit. BTW. My visit was met with a friendly welcome, which was appreciated.

Another local gem in downtown San Carlos! This place adds so much charm not only to downtown but to…read morethe community! I love seeing people enjoy tea/coffee & treats outside the bazaar with friends and family. And finally we gave it a try! The people who work there are all SO friendly. They were so welcoming and the man (maybe the owner?) who helped us with the treats/tea was especially kind & helpful! We sat outside an enjoyed a Turkish delight, kataifi, and chocolate baklava with tea (we paid for a small and he gave us a large since he saw we were sharing)! Everything was so yummy and we will definitely be back and tell all of our friends! Also the produce and meat are decently priced so I'll be back to get those!

I usually come here for the sashimi and sushi offerings. If you come in the evenings it's…read morediscounted but of course it sells quickly. The quality has been great and similar throughout the years I've been shopping here. They have seasonal speciality fruit, like imported pink strawberries and others! Lately I've also been purchasing the produce here. It's super fresh and has organic options. It can be a little pricier but worth it if it's fresh and high quality. The store is always super clean and well stocked. Some of the isles are a little on the narrower side so your cart may bump into things if you're not paying attention or bad at steering hahah. The checkout staff and other staff are polite and have never had a bad experience here. Just the opposite!

I was going to rate this place higher for the chirashi bowls and sushi. For those items where you…read morecan see the item, I would recommend grabbing. But to bite into an onigiri and see not even a small amount of tuna filling, a SLIVER of tuna filling, it is deceptive and not right. Put the same energy and amount you do for your chirashi bowl and sushi into all your items. Do better please.

One of my coworkers said she orders party platters from this restaurant so I decided to try it for…read morelunch one day. The establishment is more of a market with a hot food counter on the side. I ended up ordering the beef shawarma gyro plate with falafel, mujadar, and fried eggplant. My order was ready in less than 15 minutes. I felt I did a good job picking the items in my combo. The flavors of each item were really good. I especially enjoyed how the beef was seasoned though it was a bit on the dry side, but the included white sauce definitely helped moisten it up. Each of the sides had great flavors as well. Overall, the portion size and flavors were great for lunch. I probably could've saved half for another meal but ended up eating it all since it was so good. I definitely will come back to try more items on the menu!

Health inspectors should be shutting this place down based on how rotten and expired their food is…read more Got dough that's 6 months old, the meat smelled, everything is dusty. The place used to be good but now is disgusting and an embarrassment for the city.

A first time into The Gourmet Corner. Oh my gosh! What a great French culinary store! How did I…read moremiss it all of this time? My last visit involved a bottle of French hard Apple Cider and a tin of lemon candies. But there is so much more left to explore and consume in this store! Including the herbs in those cute cannisters! It's been a while since I had some on the shelf kitchen shelves. Time for more. The entire store is certainly in an understated location. Which it probably why I missed it before now. Easy parking. Friendly owner and employees. Good prices. I'm coming back to The Gourmet Corner!

All French! Good place to go grocery shopping for French groceries plus the guy who works there…read morehelps out with explaining the items

Hello, this is a post against an employee #9, taken from the recipe…read more She is a female, young, but not friendly, texting is most important to serve customers, her attitude made me feel like I am about to bother her. She looked at my cart, then said put them there pointing at table top next to the cash register, and turn her back and start looking at her phone. I did put my stuff and then she started scanning them. I paid, and left outside, I started to check the receipt, there is a KOLHARABI for $3.99, I thought that is the name for Turnip, it was very high, so I searched the name and it was something else. Anyway I went in and she was not pleasant, no smile, no sorrow, to make the story short, I got a refund, from $3.99 to $1.99. Employees like is are not good for business nor good to have contact with customers, first time I saw her and did not like. Teach her manners please.

It's a regular Indian grocery store. I was able to find general ingredients and food items. Parking…read moreis right in front of the store so it was easy. Store was clean. The restroom was dirty and should be worked on.

Solid spot for Asian groceries with a wide selection of produce, seafood, and pantry staples. The…read morestore is generally clean and well-stocked, though it can get pretty crowded on weekends. Prices are fair, especially for specialty items. Parking is manageable but patience helps. Great for one-stop shopping if you're cooking Asian dishes.

A little dingy, but it's got everything you need for a nine course Chinese banquet for 10…read more Live tanks of huge lobsters, crab, bass and oysters. Pork belly, Chinese sausage and full on fresh produce, condiments and spices. I gave in to dry Chow Mein noodles so the fresh wouldn't spoil. Used to have one in HNL but I'll Seattle every few years.

Awesome! Produce. Awesome dry goods. Awesome! Canned goods. And a variety variety of Frozen…read more Burlingame Farmers Market is definitely one of my favorite local stores. Excellent prices too! And for Halloween 2025, I love the fact that they put the Dracula Blood Oranges front and center in the store. I love blood oranges on any given day anyway.

Mediterranean products, fresh vegetables, and fruit fruits, great sweets, and the cherry on top is…read morethere açai bowls. Great spot for grocery