Nice Marukai located in one of the small hubs around Little Tokyo. I've been visiting this place…read morefor years, but because of the distance/drive it is very few and far between to when I see it. They have a wide selection of items. And if all of the restaurants in the surrounding area are out of your budget, you can always come here for a quick bite. My only gripe is that the store is pretty tight and therefore feels a bit claustrophobic/cluttered even though it's actually pretty orderly.

LOVE MARUKAI for always giving back to the community...Childrens' Day and Little Tokyo SPARKLE…read moreclean-up! THANK YOU, MEGAN, for your Assistance!. Great seeing Manager Melissa, as well!! You'll LOVE SHOPPING THERE!!

Zion Market is one of my favorite Korean markets! They have really affordable prices on produce…read more There are always rotating specials at the front of the store. Their marinated galbi short ribs are delicious, their marinade tastes like restaurant quality. There's also a good selection of marinated meats. They also serve hot foods like Korean fried chicken, kimbap, fried rice, and japchae located towards the back of the store. There's also a good selection of banchans, and I love their kimchi. The store is clean and well stocked. The lines for registers tend to move fast. Parking is free for two hours in the structure with validation. Don't forget to download their app to earn points on every purchase for discounts.

I went to Zion Market with my mom on Sunday afternoon, March 15th. I had just come back from going…read moreout and ran into my mom in front of the elevator, and she asked me to go to the market with her. But honestly, this place is absolutely terrible and horrible. Both my mom and I agreed that we will never come back here again. My mom had come to get a refund because one of the pears she bought the day before was completely rotten. The market manager refunded $2 to her credit card, which was fine. The real problem started after that. When my mom was trying to drive out of the parking lot, the gate bar went up after scanning the parking ticket, but then suddenly came crashing down. If my mom hadn't quickly backed up, it could have hit her car. The bigger issue was that after that, the gate bar never went back up again. Cars behind us had to use another exit nearby. My mom, who was very shaken, went to ask the market manager what to do, but she said she didn't know. (At first, I stayed in the car and had to tell the cars behind us to use the other exit because the gate was not working). I was very upset when I heard that, so I went inside and asked the manager for the building management's contact number. She gave me a number, but when I called, the person who answered kept saying she couldn't find the address even after I repeated it more than ten times. Eventually, she told me they no longer manage that building. So I asked her to provide the contact number for the property management that handles the building, and she gave me another number. but it led to an automated system. After selecting the emergency option, a man answered, but even after I clearly spelled out "Zion" multiple times (Z as in Zebra, I as in Ice cream, O as in Oscar, N as in Nancy), he still couldn't understand and then told me that they no longer manage the building and hung up. We arrived at the market around 5 PM and didn't get out until 7 PM. No one helped us at all. After the call, I went back to the market manager again, but she still said she didn't know anything. It made me so angry--how can a manager not even know the property management contact for the building they work in? I also have low blood sugar, so when I get hungry, I start shaking. I ended up buying a piece of bread from the Paris Baguette inside the market. I didn't have cash with me, so I had to pay $3.50 with my card, but thankfully, the staff there was very kind. In the end, my brother had to come all the way from Burbank to get a new parking ticket for us so we could finally get out--after two hours. If he hadn't come, we might have been stuck there even longer or had to abandon the car. Thinking about it now still makes me extremely angry. The customer service is terrible, the building management is a mess, and there was no security at all. I never want to come back to this place. We spent two hours there, from 5 PM to 7 PM, completely wasting our time. Because of this, I couldn't do anything I had planned for the rest of the afternoon and evening. It was an absolute nightmare. My mom was also very upset and couldn't believe a place like this exists. FYI) Every time I come to this market, there is absolutely no cell phone signal., which is another major downside.

This place a pretty much a disaster from start to finish. The only redeeming quality is a good…read moredejection of grocery items compared to other alternatives in down town. Always understaffed at the registers, the employees clearly hate their jobs and lives and there's one check out guy who screams at customers to move through the checkout line because he's afraid he'll get stuck ringing more people up than his counterparts. He's a super aggro, you'll likely feel like punching him in the face annoying. Yes, you know who you are sir. I hope you read this. So....if you don't mind obnoxiously long wait times to check out and an insane check out clerk yelling at the customers like you're in boot camp this is a great place to shop. They don't seem to have any management level folks working here for some reason. Oh and the parking garage reeks of urine. lol

Beware of incorrect pricing at check out. Green onion was…read moreon special for 0.99 and the machine at self-checkout had it as $1.99. Unfortunately the staff said I would have to go thru the regular checkout line to get that correct and refunded. I didn't want get in long lines for $1 difference. However, It's not the first time I caught incorrect pricing. Just be aware. For the most part it's a good store with many varieties including asian cooking products.

I honestly dont know why anyone would want to drink a matcha and shop at the same time, but this…read moreplace is really great for the coffee shake I'm addicted to. It's called Canyon Coffee, but the menu has a rotating selection of espressos, so I'm assuming. The cashier ladies are nice, a bit slow, but there's a seating area so you're not in a long line while a bunch of people wait next to you. They always close the hot foods early so if you need to customize any drinks or order a matcha first, be sure to go to the espresso station and then the cashier station, before purchasing groceries. Better than Lazy Acres/Bristol Farms. L.A. G&C blends in beautifully with the community the market with space set up for craft collabs and the holiday fair, and integrates nuances as distinguishable as Erewhon's, but defines its offering apart from other markets. The only thing is, they dont have many outlets which is strange because the seating area houses so many people theoretically speaking.

At an event this week our hosts put out an artful platter of fruits, cheeses, crackers, and other…read moreappetizers. It was so beautiful and intricately arranged that I was sure they painstakingly did this themselves. But, no, they got it at LA G&C and went on to describe all the wonderful offerings in such glowing terms that we decided to go out of our way to give it a try. And so, on what could be called a rare dreary day in LA, we made our way to the up and coming hip neighborhood now called Melrose Hill. If you haven't checked out the area, you should probably Google it -- this is a dynamic area undergoing restoration. The main developers aim to keep the character of old Los Angeles while attracting the latest and best venues -- cafes, restaurants, bars -- among them Los Angeles Grocery & Cafe. There is a large parking lot accessed directly off Melrose. When it is time to leave, you simply drive through to the side street exit. Easy! Look at my photos -- the place is barn-like, keeping its rafters from the original building true to the promise of the building owners, with lots of unique inventory and room to add much, much more. You will find things you don't see elsewhere. We snapped up a bunch of items to try, including a few of my all time faves: gnocchi, sunflower butter, and egg salad. I would have gotten the pistachio butter but it has sugar and I like my nut butters sugar-free. If we hadn't been pressed for time, we would likely have loaded the cart with more, so that means a return visit. I want these people to thrive, so please consider coming over here and while you are at it, check out the rest of Melrose Hill, just following Melrose Avenue farther eastward. It won't be long before the entire area is the best place to be in L.A.

My husband and I purchased these cards 1 week and a half ago but unfortunately our dog tore it up…read moreand this is my childhood game so I was really sad We decided to call and ask if they had anymore left. Luckily they did and I spoke to Johnny, she was super sweet and set aside 10 of them for my husband and I to come pick it up from Vegas! Really thankful to her! Very happy with my purchases! ありがとうございます！

Have a lot of cute items and household items. Nice place and the staffs are nice and friendly…read more Shall be back again

an exceptional microcosm of italian products, from wine & foodstuffs to fine linens & tableware…read more most importantly, they carry nocciola e cacao, hazlenut & cocoa spread. and faillet tarragon mustard which was my favorite when i lived in france. amazed to see it & in my own neighborhood! a true gem tucked next door to lafd fire station 20 on sunset blvd. we await the stocking of star porcini dadi (bouillon cubes) with happy anticipation.

Such a cute little neighborhood Italian shop and absolutely worth it through Too Good To Go app. We…read morepaid about $6 and received roughly $35 worth of salami, prosciutto, and ricotta cheese everything was fresh and really tasty. Just a heads-up: items from the app typically expire within 24-48 hours, which was totally fine for us. As long as you're ready to enjoy a good amount of meat and cheese, you'll be happy. The shop itself is small but charming, and we love supporting local businesses like this. Would definitely do this again!

Quintessential L.A! Take the metro- station is right across the street- or plenty of parking to be…read morehad for $5-$10! I walked around the outdoor mall area on a recent Saturday. There are great little shops out on the surrounding streets too. It is clean and safe. Squid fry-guy has his cart set-up right near the entrance! Love the energy and the ambiance. Great for a second date or for young to teens- they will love it! Also good for taking out of town visitors. Plenty of food options- street or sit-down, snack to full meal. Tons of tea-bakeries-boba options.

Thought this was a decent market to pick up a few items when I was in the area checking out their…read moreSaturday flea market. Similar to other Asian market set ups you'll be able to pick up hot food and other items like sashimi as well as other Japanese snacks and goodies. I also happened to pick up some good protein shakes on sale there as well as noted some other staples that I would find in big chain supermarkets. I found the aisles to be well stocked. Prices everywhere are going up so I wouldn't say this is the cheapest place to shop but for what you get it's not bad, and if you are looking to get a variety of what you need for Asian cooking this is a good spot for it. Service was quick and friendly at the register as this no frills and casual market. There is a parking garage behind the grocery as part of the mall but it can get crowded on weekends so if you're lucky you can find street parking but watch for street signs and some areas and streets are not in the best neighborhoods adjacent so be wary of your surroundings.

Been coming here since I was a teenager. It's been around my whole life. It used to be on Beverly…read more They always have fresh produce at good prices. The meat selection is good, and out fresh in the morning. The kimbap is great, and can't beat the prices. They have a Coffee Bean, a bakery, and another restaurant.

Who remembers when California Marketplace was California Market on Western? They moved years ago in…read moreit's current location and though it is much smaller, it is modern and carries most of your needs. Parking is free (thank goodness) and is located in a small multi-level mini mall. I mainly come here for spices, sauces and seasoning as they are better priced than bigger chain markets. Also worth the grab are their marinated meats, ready to be cooked. The beef bulgogi was so good when grilled over charcoal. They also have all the sides in the refridgerated section such as seaweed salads, kimchi and marinated squid. My most recent "a ha!" moment is finding the Korean fried chicken in the ready-to-eat deli section. Absolutely delicious and affordable! I no longer want to get takeout wings or Korean fried chicken at restaurants when I can get them here.

Legit in love! I saw this place last month with a friend and was intrigued, we didn't go in. Today…read moreI was doing my monthly Rosie Bunny Bean run, hadn't had my morning kombucha and decided to stop in. I was promptly greeted by Marcy - she's amazing btw! I asked her how things worked and she explained it all. The kefir/kombucha bottles are $4 for 16 oz and they have 3 of each on tap. I asked Marcy about one before realizing everything had a QR code and you can easily pull up the ingredients and descriptions/directions for each item. I'm getting away from plastics and this place scratches me right where I itch! They sell just about anything you can imagine! I was so impressed w the selection! They even have produce and fresh sourdough bread! The day old is 50% off and I'm so mad I was in a pinch and had to buy store bought bread, otherwise I would've tried it today. I can't say enough. Even the music was fire and I was shazaming and jamming. Shower gels, body care, non seed oils, baking mixes, laundry pods and things you see in bulk at like Sprouts, but the quality and sourcing seems to be better. Some items don't need jars and they sell paper bags for .10 each. I did a kombucha/kefir tasting. Marcy brought these steel bowls over. No waste at all! If you drink the POG kefir soda at Erewhon and love it, try it here! It's made w fruit and is noticeably better! And POG there is my fave. Just try it at Re_!!! So when I was checking out I asked Marcy about being more prepared and bringing my own glasses next time. They've thought of everything!!!! There's iPads and scales in the front of the store. They weigh your empty containers and give you a sticker with the tare weight and then subtract it from the weight at the end! Revolutionary! They add 3% for the employees. I should've added more. Marcy was amazing and worth it. I'm honestly not big on tipping everyone for just breathing but if all the employees are like Marcy, they are worth way more than 3%! If you sign up you get 100 points instantly, $1 = 1 pt, and at 200 pts you get $10! It's not hard to spend in places like this but it's beyond worth it. I keep seeing things about the harms of plastic and don't get me started on all the other crap in our food. I foresee this as a new staple in my diet and home. They even have cleaning products! I'm getting my spices here from now on too! I'm a fan and I'll be back! Thank you Marcy and to the owners that had this amazing idea!

We were in the area and decided to check it out! There is street parking in the surrounding…read moreneighborhood btw. There's a bunch of dried foods and goods for the home (think dried shampoos, laundry detergent, soaps), as well as some housewares (soap bottles, etc)! They offer drink options in a refrigerator, as well. For the dried goods, they are in bins and jars. They have a station in the middle of the store for you to pick out the appropriate sized paper bag for you to pack your dried goods. You write the code down in the designated space (and I would also recommend writing a brief description to remind you what you got). Then you place a piece of their tape on the paper bag. Some unique items we got were these lime cactus sticks, sour cream plantain chips (so addictive), hatch chile plantain chips, and a bamboo whisk ($22, no plastic). Service was very friendly. Overall, it's such a cute store for sustainable living!

I just LOVE this market! It is a small family owned business…read more that has been in the neighborhood for years. With the up and coming status of the "hood"'; the owner Hamlet has been quick to adapt, and learn the new essentials of the yuppies, while he continues to offer the authentic European staples and the prices are very enticing. Very Friendly They sometimes provide samples for you to try, and is pretty good at figuring out what you might like! I think you will like this little place.....is a prized and proud neighborhood icon for us!

Delightful new owners. Very much a neighborhood experience and they have mostly what you might…read moreneed. Added some tasty vegan wares. The produce is organic and good. Great Armenian pastry below the counter. Tasty deli cheeses & olives. I'm veggie so haven't tried any meats. Great imported coffee to go packets next to register. Lots of fresh lavash bread & a delicious oval raised dough bread.