I went into Amistad casually, to mark time while waiting for a takeout order from the Thai…read morerestaurant next door, and perhaps to scope out caperberries--the same we had enjoyed at our neighbor's home. I came out with a jar of caperberries, Spanish almond-egg nougat, Spanish paprika, a Mexican worry doll, and--because owner Joe gave me an informative and compelling introduction to the alebrije art form--a way-beyond-my-budget beautiful alebrije, whose soulful eyes had caught mine! I'd had an enjoyable trip around the world, my kitchen is filled with tasty goodies, and my alebrije engaged me with amidstad over my first coffee of the day. Amistad is a/the? most enjoyable and extraordinary shop on Ashland's Main Street!

One of my favorite places to go in all of southern Oregon. There will always be something…read moreinteresting here to give as a gift or keep for yourself. Stop by - you'll have fun.

This place is a little gem, they are small but they rotate stock, and have a wide variety of things…read moreto try that I have not seen at even large establishments. They're always super friendly and even look into suggested items. I hope they thrive and can find a larger place of operation to have even more selection. Support our small Asian stores to help keep the area thriving and bring variety to our small community

From the owner: M&R Pearl of the Orient, LLC is a specialty Asian grocery store located in the heart of Medford,…read moreOregon, proudly serving the local community with authentic products from across Asia — including the Philippines, Japan, Korea, Thailand, and beyond. Our mission is to bring a taste of home and a touch of culture to every kitchen by offering high-quality ingredients, unique snacks, beverages, and freshly prepared foods that celebrate Asian flavors and traditions. Whether you’re discovering new ingredients or finding your favorite comfort food, Pearl of the Orient is your one-stop destination for all things Asian. We also feature grab-and-go meals, such as our signature Spam Musubi, Onigiri, and other ready-to-eat items — all made with care and inspired by authentic recipes. Beyond groceries, we strive to create a welcoming community hub, where customers can share suggestions, enjoy local events, and experience the warmth of Asian hospitality. At Pearl of the Orient, we believe food connects people — and through it, we hope to share the rich, diverse, and flavorful spirit of the Orient with everyone in Southern Oregon.

The food was delicious. Reasonable and a good value. It is a bit of a challenge to get there but…read moreworth it.

Good pupusas!! When they make them. This is not a restaurant or food stand, but an event organized…read moreby the church on Peach St. They usually make the pupusas when the weather is nice since they cook them and sell them out in the parking lot. The address is definitely wrong. This is the church across from Burmeisters, on Peach street, NOT Leland St.