Fou Lee Market is a must-stop for us whenever we visit Seattle. My husband has deep sentimental…read moreties to this place--it was one of his old stomping grounds, where his younger self would come often for comforting Filipino and Asian foods. Revisiting it always feels special. The market looks small from the outside, but don't be fooled--it's surprisingly spacious inside with plenty to browse. The parking lot has limited spots so be prepared to circle or wait briefly. We stopped in just to browse and do some spontaneous shopping, and of course left with more than planned. I was thrilled to find a DIY taho kit (includes sago and arnibal) and grabbed two right away. A tub of Magnolia ube ice cream and banana turons were calling my husband's name, so those came back to the hotel with us too. If we hadn't already eaten, we would've grabbed lunch there--the food smelled so inviting. The cashier was especially lovely--friendly, chatty, and engaging with everyone in line. That kind of warm customer service is refreshing and definitely deserves recognition. We left fully content, happy to revisit a familiar place and score a few fun impulse finds. Fou Lee Market continues to be a comforting, nostalgic stop that never disappoints. Update: The banana turon was really good. Super crunchy exterior with sugar that hardened into a crisp shell instead of turning gooey. Inside was a whole banana, not mushy or overcooked or dry, which gave it great texture. Simple, well-made, and very satisfying.

Great community staple. You can quickly see why it's a favorite with locals. Very robust market for…read moreFilipino staples and more. Pantry staples, snacks and more. Frozen goods, small selection of fresh veggies and a fresh meat department. And if that's enough they have a hot food bar. So many fried options, prepared banh mos, egg rolls, steamed buns, and standard Filipino food like dinuguan, pancit, kare kare and more. The food was solid. I wasn't a fan of the dinuguan due to my flavor preference. We did enjoy the bbq sticks. And my man loved the freshly fried chicken skins here. But on our last visit, our food had "friends" or additional protein included. And so unfortunately, we threw away everything we purchased that day. The tough part is the little critters were on our bbq sticks which were pulled out from the display area under the heat lamps. And that was very concerning for me. So sad to say due to this, we won't be going back. I hate to even leave this review but I'll always be honest about all experiences. Good or bad. Honestly we would still be going if that never happened. But now that it has, we will not be.

Nice to have an Italian import market right down the hill. An abundance of Italian staples like…read morepasta and canned tomatoes, salami, cheese, capers, olives and vinegar. Other fun stuff like licorice, biscotti, and wine. Also some Greek and Spanish imports. Pricey so can't shop here all the time, but a definite comfort/familiar European vibe.

I have figured out what the ancient Sumerisans where carring in their little purses. Big John…read morealways knew and finally his kids are letting us in on the secret, "Big John's Herb and Spice Blend" to be found in the bulk spice and herb department. Located on the path to the stairs to the bulk chocolate department and just beyond the cheese, olive and charcuterie cases. Thanks Donna!

I do recommend it because they have lots of good Mexican products but what I don't recommend is the…read morepork pastor. I bought 2.5 pounds of meat but when I cooked it there was barely any meat. It was mostly fat and chile. I wasn't able to eat it. It was So greasy and didn't taste very good.

in front of the store there is a guy that sells esquites, tostilocos, elotes, and other mexican…read morestreet snacks. heaven! never seen a street food vendor around seattle before I don't think - at least not that commonly. Devoured everything - was so delicious. inside the tienda (store) theres everything you could possibly need, from all the types of pan (bread/pastries), drinks, ingredients (fresh and frozen), meats, and more. will be back for more treats!

Truly love this Japanese Store! It's a hidden gem located in George Town. They have all sorts of…read moreauthentic Japanese dishes! You can also find a hot lunch with many different types of dishes. The staff are always helpful, kind, and friendly! It's a great place to pick up lunch or dinner. It is also very reasonable! You will not be disappointed!

I've been going to this store for 2 years on a monthly basis and highly recommend it…read more PROS: - Great location, small parking lot with space in front and back. Parking is usually very tough so plan accordingly - fresh food, hot food, well stocked. They do seasonal items too which I really like. - they've started hosting small food truck events. Tres sandwich truck is also available sometimes. - friendly staff and always nice, inviting and accommodating! Very well trained. - Store is small but always clean and well maintained. You can get grocery items too. - minimal frozen section CONS: - they've increased the prices on everything without any increase in portion! Since the children took over, they've hiked up prices twice within a year for, what I've learned from folks, due to "wanting more profit margin." These people are greedy and charging restaurant rates for grocery story sushi and food which is despicable and makes zero sense. - the new owners did an Asian food trucks event inside their already tiny parking lot. I feel like they are doing everything hoping something sticks. Why crowd such a small parking lot? I went to check them out but the prices were atrocious so i left. The simple mom and shop vibe is now gone thanks to these nonsense price increases that are just for profit. I hope the old owners return so we can get the mom and pop shop feel back and friendlier prices. Maruta Shoten has lost its identity and I cannot call them affordable or a mom and pop shop anymore. I'm very disappointed and hope common sense comes back to these managers and they go back to what the prices were.

Grocery store with cold grab-and-go prepared food options…read more Great grab-and-go BBQ Pork Banh Mi sandwiches by the register. Also fresh mango, juices, and sweet treats We usually grab sandwiches, a sliced mango, and some drinks from here coming back from the gym.

We usually cross the street to shop at Mekong after having a meal at Thien Phat or picking up from…read moreRainier Teriyaki. It's a great Asian market for everyday shopping- a lot less stressful than the bigger and better known Asian markets, even if the aisles are a little narrow. While a small building by comparison to say Uwajimaya, H-Mart, or the ginormous T&T, Mekong does a great job representing all the types of food and supplies you might want or need. The market does have some ready to eat food available too. It's also awesome for trying all the Lays potato chip flavors American groceries stores don't carry.

We stumbled to this newer Asian supermarket after lunch today. The inside of the store was clean…read moreand bright. I was pleasantly surprised by it. It has produce, dry food, frozen meat section and live seafood area. We saw some big live spot shrimps in the tank and decided to get some. The older gentleman helped us was really nice and not only is he friendly. The most important part is that he was HONEST! He actually took out 2 dead shrimp from the net before weighing it for us. It is a much higher level of service than I have ever expected in the area. We will definitely be back.

Lulu Market is the newest small scale grocery store in the Chinatown portion of International…read moreDistrict. Lulu took over two spaces - Golden Hong (a tiny market) and a noodle shop that has vacated long time ago. (This is the same location as the old China Gate restaurant, so the façade is ornate.) The combined space makes for a more comfortable shopping space, bigger than the nearby (and old) Dong Sing Market, smaller than farther Dong Hing Market (with a parking lot). All this matters because many elderly locals can only walk to buy groceries. Having more grocery options is pertinent to serving this dense and elderly community. I am excited for the locals, and I hope Lulu can keep the prices low (like Golden Hong was). While Lulu is currently open, it is still work in progress with several cases in place but empty. Having the business open is important for the community (and their own bottom-line), so they have been partially opened for a while now. The outside (as of this writing) still has the signs of the previous businesses. The only Lulu sign is a screen at the window. The interior is brightly lit. The produce areas are particularly abundant and well-stocked, perfect for their clientele. The freezer inventory is much larger than Golden Hong. Good for stocking up a bit during the cold season and shop less often. They have a modest though sufficient amount of non-perishable, shelf-stable goods and also a selection of small item household goods such as gloves, sponges, etc. This market is sized and stocked for the immediate community. I thought the produce area is excellent. When I was there yesterday (on a Sunday), not one but two ladies were busy sorting through the boxes of produce before putting them on shelves. Nice! I will return even if just for produce. Credit card purchases require a minimum of $10.

I ordered the Lao-style papaya salad and the Lao sausage, and both absolutely hit. The flavors are…read morebold, funky, and packed with umami definitely on the "stinky in the best way" side, which is exactly how I like it. Some days it's a hit or miss if i'm going to be honest, like for the papaya salad it's like they don't put enough padaek but 9 times out of 10 they do it good. The spot itself is tucked inside a small grocery store, which gives it a really homey, lowkey vibe. It's not fancy at all, but that's part of the charm you're here for the food, and it delivers every time. And if you're looking at my photo... ignore the seafood boil they don't sell that here, I just brought it into the mix because I was feeling extra and felt like a big back.

Came through for the nam khao and it did not disappoint. Such a fresh and balanced dish with…read moreelements of crunch, acid, spice, and salt. Love how this unassuming market has a great variety of dishes to order. Highly recommend!