Felicia's going to Vegas soon, she's going to need some booze. She happened to see the Super King ad in the mail: Tuesday only! $20 bottles of Belvedere! $30 bottles of Patron! Felicia bought a crapload of alcohol (but she's not an alcoholic). She does love Super King though... read more

This has the easiet parking lot of all (4) of the Super Kings. It has all the sections including alcohol sales. It is not as big as the others, but you will not get run over in the parking lot, like the other locations. Ya gotta love the racist and ethic slurs that some Yelpers think are appropriate to put in their ONE and TWO STAR reviews. Hey, stoopid Yelpers, if you don't like people speaking Farsi, Armenian and Russian, shop at a place where you can get screwed in English, like Gelson's. Stay out of the places where your racism flares up. read more

Lady at the 10 items or less item discriminated me and would not ring up my items. Pitiful

Looking at this place from the outside you would not think it'd be as big on the inside, but it is. If you want quality fresh produce at cheap prices then this is your spot. Meat can also be had at great prices, but you gotta be careful, because if it's on sale and you decide to get picky and ask them to trim the fat off of the cuts they will say no. Not because they normally wouldn't do it for you, but because they will get in trouble for doing so. They have a gigantic liquor section, and also have various prepared food sections. They have prepared Mexican, Japanese, and Armenian food stations with tons of options. Okay, and now the not so good things about this place. Elbow room. It doesn't exist. It is always packed on the weekends, and the clientele can be rude when they bump into you. They'll crash into your cart and keep going. On more than a couple of occasions I had these uppity entitled fools crashing into me and I had to call them on their bullshit. Still, at those great prices, it is well worth the trip, and I live close by, so it all works out in the end. read more

Been doing lots of cooking and eating in lately and this supermarket is really heaven sent. I have been refreshing my cooking skills which is nearing the fade-out stage as this is caused by my South East Asian noodles cravings and lots of eating out of late. A short drive to Altadena is absolutely no sweat as it is just located next to the 24 Hrs Fitness Sports. Well, parking could be very tight in their spacious parking lot on peak hours and weekends. Business is already brisk now so expect long but quick lines at the registers. The produce, meat section and the groceries are all well placed and items are easy to find. Aisles could jammed with lots of weekly specials so drive your carts with ease. Buy their weekly specials as no other local and chain supermarkets could match their competitively low prices. This is really beneficial to us as wallets need some relief now. Lately, seasonal fruits and vegetables are at their best and so are the prices. They are exceptionally colorfully fresh, firm and crisp. The staff are quick to fill up emptied sections. And at the meat section, their specials on baby lamb cutlets, frozen tilapia fillets, whole fryers, cuts of beef and selected seafood items have been fantastically priced lately. Mediterranean and Middle Eastern groceries are another specialities here. Lot more to save especially on Tuesdays and Wednesdays when they have THE specials of the week. I am already watching out for their weekly specials flyer in the mailbox on Wednesdays and have been doing my weekly grocery shopping here on weekends. What I'll be cooking next depends on their forthcoming specials of the week. read more

Looking for tahini paste for your hummus? Bulgur for your tabouleh? Grape leaves for your dolma? Maybe even some ingredients south of the border....some Mexican cheese for your chile relleno? Or chipotle in adobo sauce for your spicy Mexican rice dish? Look NO further! Super King has imported brands from all over the world, particularly specializing in Armenian, Persian, Mexican, Greek, Russian products! My favorite reason of ALL for shopping at Super King Market is my KNUDSEN COTTAGE CHEESE DOUBLES WITH PINEAPPLE! Soo yummy! I used to buy each one for $1.49 at Vons but now I get them for only $.99 at Super King!! Oh and HOW could I forget!? Best place to buy cheap booze....I buy all my tequila from here! read more

I used to spend roughly 400.00 per month on food.. Since super king, It has literally been CUT IN HALF! Not only that, my fridge is filled at all times, and have delicious, healthy and snazzy items in my fridge. This is the way a market is SUPPOSED TO PRICE THINGS.. Produce and meats SHOULD be cheapest for our health so we can NOW afford great vegetables, fruits and ideal cuts of meat for our families. BOXED items should be more expensive. They arent as healthy as fresh. I have a juice extractor too... I have spent SOOO MUCH MONEY on fruits and vegetables in the past that I had to choose between that or meat. it was awful... Now I get both, higher quality and feed my family the best... We also have money to go out and have fun!!! GRACIAS, MERCI Superking. You are the BOMB! read more

Consume lots of fruits and veggies? Need some really exotic stuff? This is your place. Tips: -Bring your own bags, they charge ya $.22 to buy one of theirs. -Get a shopping cart, not a hand basket. Inevitably you'll see that carrots are $.99 for three pounds, etc. and will be carrying a heavy load! -Buy some fruit/veggie wash. This produce is cheap, not clean. -Don't go during peak hours! It's already crazy on a Wednesday at 6pm. -Accept the fact that you will not want to buy groceries from anywhere else. When your bill comes out to 1/5 of what it would be at Ralphs/Vons and 1/2 of what it would be at Trader Joe's you'll know what I mean. Maybe start planning a move closer to Pasadena in your future. read more

Since I started raw juicing I needed to find a place that had decent to good produce at a discounted price. All of the big chain markets were too pricey so, I would go to asian or hispanic markets. Unfortunately, those markets did not have the variety or the quality was not good. I would find myself having to pick through semi rotten or moldy produce to find something decent. My BF's mom told me about the wonderful Super King Market. They have awesome produce at awesome prices. My bill averages $21.00 to $25.00 for a huge amount of produce. They have the best prices on berries which I will use for smoothies or snacks. Normally blueberries or blackberries will run $3.99 per pack but, at SKM they will have them as low as $0.99EA. Brand is sometimes Driscolls or Dole too. Sundays are always packed so visit super early or go after 6pm. I have found that Saturdays and Sundays the produce is A+ but, on the weekdays is goes down a few notches. It sometimes looks like it was the stuff that is leftover from the weekend. If I shop on a weekday, they tend to run out of stuff which is why I prefer weekend shopping which usually guarantees me that they will be fully stocked. This is my produce place every week! read more

duuuude. Super cheap prices for produce! You know when you go to Ralphs or Vons and you're trying to get some limes? You see "3 limes for $1" and think, "hey, that's a pretty good deal." Well come to Super King and you'll see "20 LIMES FOR $1" HAHAH. It kinda blew my mind. I used to go shopping here all the time during the day when I was less than employed... I would hit up 24 hr fitness and then get a weeks worth of groceries for under $20! Nowadays, I rarely get the PRIVILEGE to come shop here but when I do, I stock up! The past month or 2 it was persimmon time and I got 5 lbs of beautiful crunchy persimmons all from Super King. Ate them in one week. Last weekend, I got bushels and bushels of blackberries for a 1/6 of the price of Ralphs. I so love this place. The only downside is that they charge you for bags if you don't bring your own. But i understand... they're just trying to be all environmental and stuff. I'll bring bags next time... read more

Gets SUPER crowded on Wednesdays, but I love this store. They sell anything middle eastern/Mediterranean. I used to live in Saudi Arabia and they have most of what we grew up eating! Cheap, fresh veggies & fruits! Fresh beef, chicken, cheeses, manaesh! You cant go wrong with super king read more

Holy haberdashery, Batman! WOW is produce cheap at this market! This is my def go to place for fresh veggies, fruits, and fresh herbs! The ENTIRE produce section is soooo cheap that it feels like they're just giving stuff away. The bundles of fresh herbs they have is 1/3 of that at ralphs, whole foods, or even TJ's and for much much more. They are always well stocked and not to mention the variety! Oh if they only carried Asian greens, then I would never shop at any other market ever again... ok maybe not ever, but I would feel guilty inside. They claim to be an International market, but I would say it is more accurately labeled as Mexican/Persian/Armenian. The one downside is that I feel like their meat area doesn't use the highest grade of meats, and I'm not even sure they use choice let alone prime. Also I've gotten chicken here, that just down rights smelled so funky that I ended up throwing it away. They do however have a deli/meats and cheese section, but it doesn't rival any where near a Italian deli, so I'm not the biggest fan. But here's the biggest secret of all... shhh... come closer are you ready? This place sells liquor cheaper than ANYWHERE i know in Pasadena and surrounding cities. Wine... not a forte, but I'm talkin straight liquour, booze, if you are hosting a party or just are an alcoholic, well you may have just found your little plot of paradise. They often run specials that make their very well priced liquor even cheaper. They carry all the major labels and then some. I'm talkin all the vodkas, the middle tier whiskey's, all types of tequila, gin, rum, you name it. The parking situation is terrible, bunch of immigrants in a parking lot driving in all directions... horrendous. The plus side it's not bad drivers like a 99 ranch, but on the downside... a lotta these peeps may not have insurance, haha read more

There are two things you need to know about Super King Markets: 1. Do not shop with your significant other on a Sunday, unless you are looking to end the relationship. It is a mad house on a Sunday (for various reasons including unimaginable variety of both produce and cultural concepts of personal space). When my boyfriend and I HAVE to run to the market, we rock-paper-scissors for who stays in the car. 2. It is the People's Trader Joes. They have everything you could want, including a nuts and dried fruit counter, the largest and most diverse (and by far cheapest) produce section I have yet to witness, delicious in-house made cakes and pastries and pan-dulce, a butcher counter with excellent prices and knowledgeable staff, and some of the most obscure cultural ingredients. My picnic baskets are oft saluted after discovering the magic of Super King. read more

"Holy smokes, Batman! Will you take a look at these prices?!" I'm sure Robin would have uttered these words if they visited Altadena and stepped into Super King for the first time. Their produce prices are lower than all the other grocery stores in the area. It's not a secret, though. The parking lot is packed at all times of the day, every day of the week. They also have their trucks unloading and blocking parking spaces regularly. I've been so frustrated with the parking situation that most of the I just park in the neighborhood and walk in. Once inside, be on high alert. Nobody cares about shopping cart courtesy. I've been hit by shopping carts on several occasions without ever receiving an apology. Instead, I receive looks like I'm inconveniencing their rampage through the store. Some people on Yelp have voiced concern for the safety of their meats and seafood. I've never had a problem with them. Obviously, you won't find organic free range meats here. And why would that bother you? You don't care about that if you shop here. It's all about the low prices! While the produce prices here can't be beat, their packaged goods are not the cheapest. Stuff like spices, grains, and frozen foods are comparable or more expensive than places like Ralph's. Go elsewhere for non-perishables. As a side note: please don't use the express checkout lane if you have more than 15 items. Not only does that make you an inconsiderate jerk, you will be called out by the checkout cashier. One time, a woman had 22 items. The cashier rang up 15 items (while counting out loud) then refused to checkout the rest of her items. She made that woman stand in line again. Not going to lie, this was a justice boner moment. I believe the rest of us in line with under 15 items were cheering loudly in our heads. read more

Vase variety of European to American ingredients all available fresh. I really enjoy shopping at Super King as it's become my staple for all my grocery needs. I remember growing up my parents would shop in the Altadena location as it's carried on into my adulthood stand of loyalty. The quality then to the quality now has only improved. Highly recommend visiting SK for value and customer satisfaction by their white glove service. read more

Hi, my name is Melanie and I'm addicted to cheap produce markets. (HI MELANIE) I love this place, I don't love their parking lot. Their produce section has huge selection and great prices! Of note are their fresh herbs and assortment of chiles. The store also carries ethnic specialty items galore, has great meats, deli, bakery and prepared foods sections. If you hadn't noticed, the cost of food has risen along with the cost of commodities and not so coincidentally, the falling stock market. SIGH. Oops, didn't mean to throw too much reality in there but if you would like to save money on groceries, let this be part of the first day of the rest of your discount life. read more

Great products, friendly people & an amazing place to shop your daily products & needs.

I love this market...i heart it a LOT. There are always tons of great finds at this store. I shop a lot at ethnic markets and they are awesome to find unique ingredients and finds. But then at those markets, it can be hard to find your run of the mill "Amurrrrican" products. So...two stops. But, here, you can find a wide variety of both unique ingredients you typically find in an ethnic grocery store and a Ralph's. Nice. Plus, their produce is CHEAP...but better yet....it is some of the best large grocery store produce around! read more

This market has gone down big time both in terms of the quality of the items as well as the crowd they attract. It used to be a great place to shop, people from Glendale, La Canada, Pasadena, and such would stop and do their one stop shopping. Lately, it seems the type of people that frequent this place, look shadier and shadier, to the point where you think you will be robbed, stabbed, shot walking out of the store. Couple of weeks ago, one of my employees (women) had gone to pickup a few items and she noticed this weird guy following her throughout the store, she decided to leave everything and leave as this made her really uncomfortable. Too bad for them as they are losing a valuable class of customers for a set of less desirable ones. The second thing is their food. Their produce tastes so bland and goes bad so quickly. Their meat department smells like a slaughter house making me question the quality of their meat. The only thing which gives them some credibility still is their deli section, thus the extra star. All in all, My friends and family have stopped shopping here for the above stated reasons. read more

Superb find in Altadena!!! It's right across from 24 hour fitness (altadena) and located in a fairly organized and clean plaza. it's HUGE!! We walked in hoping to get beef tongue, but omg found a myriad of other things that tempted us. It's an international store of sorts .. Mexican, Middle Eastern, and European. It was pretty AWESOME. We picked up beef tongue (turned out to be ok quality, not comparable to KBBQ), fresh mozorella (2.11), pita bread (0.69 a bag), dried mangos, large bag of may's large shrimp (10/ lb). The only other place I've seen carry May's is at Sprouts. GOOD SHRIMP!! So, really, you can find almost anything your heart desires at a very reasonable price. It's like Whole Foods meets Costco and a Mexican store. The meat section (chicken, fish, beef, pork, etc etc) is possibly the LARGEST I've ever seen... you can even find beef lip and beef testicles there. O______________o really gross to look at. read more

I like the deli, and the deals on meat, fish and poultry. You will find a nice selection of deli meats and cheeses. I go here for the deals, not for the service. You will also find horrible attitude from the staff. Certain people in the service deli are rude, and impatient. Conversations by the staff in a language other than English (that cant be good) while at the service deli and registers. The baggers always seem to have a problem with fitting all my groceries into the bags I bring. Funny thing is, everything fits just fine when I bag it myself. "No thank you." Be selective on the produce, cheaper is not always better. Their $2 deal for 10 lbs of onions is very suspect. Use the ads at the front when you walk in for extra savings. I once got the big bottle of Sriracha for $1.79. read more

This place is night and day compared to the Glassell Park location. You get all the great deals/cheap prices here without the insane mob of people that will shank you for parking and/or fresh produce at the other location. The best time to come here is Tuesdays and Wednsedays because they have amazing weekly deals at that time. Check the ad. The prices here can't be beat especially in produce/deli/butcher areas. I'd give this place 5 stars if it weren't for the longer waits during rush hour and sometimes congested parking lot but it's still not that bad. read more

The location's a little scary- corner of Woodbury & Lincoln in northwest Altadena. But I've never had any problems, and the screamin' deals are worth it! Never fails, I load up 1/2 a grocery cart with all kinds of fruit, vegetables, even nice stuff like fresh berries and mushrooms, and pay $25-$35 tops. Trader Joe's would be double at least, and not nearly as fresh, not nearly the selection as well. TIP: get there before 10 am or after 6:30 and there's usually no crowds. If you Live in La Canada, hop in your oldest car, take Foothill east, turn right at the high school & stay on that road until it crosses over the watershed dam and becomes Woodbury. Make a left on Lincoln (big shiny Magic Johnson 24 hour Fitness is on the corner), and an immediate right, then left into the parking lot. read more

Ethnic markets are usually fun to browse through on a Sunday afternoon, but would you ever ditch your stars-and-stripes supermarket full time for one? Well, go and see Super King Market, then you might want to reconsider that 'no' because Super King is what you could call a game-changer. Yes, it has oodles of ethnic eccentricities - pomegranate wine, kefir, tarragon soda, ten types of queso, pork testicles... - BUT it also has all the basics, tons of produce and is cheaper and cleaner than the Vons/Ralphs competition. If you want to eat healthy, fresh and for a lot less then put down the Trader Joe's basket and stop suffering from poor-quality produce. Super King has every fruit and vegetable under the sun at crazy low prices, it's like a permanent farmer's market, just Armenian and Mexican farmers. read more

First off, I wish I hadn't waited so long before coming here. My friends have been talking this place up since they had to survive on their own, and I just thought they were over-exaggerating. Let me clarify, before I go in-depth, that I'm not saying that Super King has 100% of their items 100% cheaper than competitors - they DO have SOME stuff that is more expensive that other groceries, and vice versa. However, after doing some math, the savings are still unbeatable by shopping here even if you chose to get the more pricier (i.e, brand name) items here. As for me, personally, I don't mind doing two separate trips, to make the most bang for my buck, and because I've been watching too many coupon crazy shows to not make me want to start saving too. Location/Parking: Parking lot was slightly packed when we went, but we got a spot right in front. My luck I guess for a first visit. But I have seen this line (for the SF loc) get crazy insane long, so I know what some people are talking about. Inside was calm, not hoards of people, and I didn't have to wait too long for anything. Big store, big parking lot, that's about all you can ask for. Service: Okay. Deli personnel were friendly, fast & precise. Service checkout was alright, just mainly talked to the bag lady, which I didn't really appreciate because they were also talking in Armenian (nothing against it, I just think it's rude to talk in another language in front of someone who clearly doesn't speak it, when you could at least be friendly), but the bag lady was nice after the fact. Variety: Pretty good. Actually, the meat section is fabulous. Made the al pastor last night & looks like that'll definitely be a repeat buy for us. The usual carne asada meats too and some chicken. We'll definitely be going here now instead of Young's for meat. And yes, I'd drive here just for the meat even if not for the other cheap things. Produce (fresh, at least on my trip), groceries, a bakery (which was baking something that smelled like a cinnamon christmas, I really can't describe its awesomeness) and a deli - really convenient all in one stop. Price: clearly awesome. It's why so many people shop here. Give it a shot, I really regret not going here sooner. Overall, you've got to try this because I said so. But seriously, don't let the long line (which was actually non-existent when we went) deter you. But do go at least, when you're doing enough grocery to warrant the wait. read more

This place is a food lover or chef's paradise! They have a HUGE selection of unique, international foods and produce. I love that they sell fresh foods that you usually see in jars or cans (like fresh grape leaves and chickpeas). Meats, baked goods, and deli have a great selection. Really good for staple items like olive oil, rice, sugar, etc. Prices are great too. The downside is that the store and the parking lot are usually jam packed. On the bright side, it's pretty much the only grocery store these days that keeps almost all of its checkout lanes open. So things move pretty quick. read more

Love love love! I go here for my juicing ingredients (produce section) and I get a cart full of veggies and fruits for $10.00! =D Also I am not a big fan of their meat section, but let me just say...their marinated leg meat is SO GOOD! I recommend you grill it for tacos. =P read more

Every single time I come to visit them they send me to this market. Ugh. They don't even need anything!!! I agreed to come and there was chaos in the parking lot as usual. They told me to get '5 pounds of these'. It was either a sweet potato or yam (I have no idea what the difference is between the two). I searched for 5 minutes before finally asking a worker where they were. They ran out earlier that day. Great, I thought, I can leave now. I didn't leave right away. I thought I would but on the way out I glanced at some Indian eggplant. They were so cute I had to buy some. They're like miniature eggplants. Very cute :) Without telling you everything I purchased let me just tell you: aloe vera juice $0.99, lavash $1.50, spinach lamejun $4.50, etc. I don't know why this place is so cheap but I am not one to complain about that. For middle eastern and other 'ethnic' items, this place isn't so bad. I just suggest you come on a weekday. read more

One of my favorite meals is crow. I don't have a problem with being wrong, it builds character and keeps you humble. And I was wrong about Super King. I avoided going into this store because I assumed it was going to be broke down and ghetto. But I had a few minutes to kill before picking up my food from Bill's nearby, and we needed to get some milk anyway, so why not just run in, get what I need and get out. What a pleasant shock to find that Super King had quality goodies. A truly international mixture of foods; Jewish Rye, Armenian feta, Mexican breads, etc etc. I even found a few Asian products that normally require me to drive to the hassle that is 99 Ranch Market. Good fruits and veggies too! Solid prices as well. Yay, I'm a fan indeed. I'll take my crow slow cooked with a side of greens, please. read more

Was in pasadena had 30 minutes decided to buy some greens and persimmons since its the season. Bought couple staff and the prices are really cheap but the quality is good. Again customer service sucks. read more

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My favorite is the agua fresca at the bakery counter. I get a large spinach and orange drink for $2 bucks! Occasionally, when its in season, they have watermelon, which is also pretty good. The produce section is awesome, with lots of locally grown veggies and exotic options as well, for really good prices. I also love the rich, legumes and beans aisle! The options are pretty impressive. The meat section is my least favorite. The prices are great but the quality is questionable. I've tried from steaks, to roasts to seafood and you can just taste the difference.. It hasn't gotten me sick but I would have to say I've thrown away half eaten portions. So I'll buy pretty much everything there except meat. Walking distance from my house! So that's a bonus! read more

Too many cage free kids screaming and running into and under people, carts, and displays. I try to avoid the after school hours and Sundays but I still get rammed by these poorly kept children every other visit. I have no idea how the store can improve the parenting skills of parents. The screams are the worst, every visit some kid is screaming, I get migraines and last visit I bravely asked a parent to hush the child to a lame outcome. These kids have so little going for them with neglectful parents. Everyone loses. read more

If you're looking for whole foods, turn around. But if you're looking for cheap produce and an awesome selection of international food, this is your place. Be prepared for some aggressive cart handling and a somewhat overwhelming selection, but every time they ring up my bill here I'm amazed at how low it is. If I bought the same items at even trader Joe's it would be at least twice as much. The produce especially is such a great deal. read more

Are you looking for freshly washed produce from local farmers that only grow organic products that are pesticide free, non-GMO, blah, blah, blah? This is not the place for you. Not to minimize the above (well, maybe a little bit), but this is the place to go for a wide variety (emphasizing variety) of produce that likely comes from outside the USA, needs to be scrubbed clean (yes, there is soil that sticks to those veggies) and is cheaper than you will ever imagine! It's tough to get enough veggies/fruit in your diet without being bored to tears or spending your entire paycheck. 4 different types of pears? SK has it. Dragon fruit? Yep. Cactus pears? Mmmhm. And it's all super cheap!!! Red/green lettuce bunches are $.50 each. One bunch makes a huge salad. The deli also has great prices. Usually, half the prices of Ralph's, Vons, etc. The specials are even cheaper. They have many international offerings as well. Russian Ham is the best. Bulk nuts on sale are great deals. I've purchased walnuts, roasted peanuts, cashews, pistachios, almonds, mixed nuts...all on sale at various times. As others have said, the processed foods and spices can be higher than other stores, but shop the outside aisles of the store and you will find great deals. Not all shoppers are kind when maneuvering their carts (they are enormous carts) and prepare to wait at the deli and meat counter (get your number, then browse the deals while you wait), but follow the Golden Rule and it will be a much better experience. I actually look forward to going to this store to see how little I can spend while getting multiple bags of food. read more

I totally get that Super King has great prices and what not but there's a reason why. Sure, .99 cents for 3lbs of tangerines is a great deal, but not when they look like crap. The only items I got from the produce section were some granny smith apples and some Asian pears. Those items looked the freshest and didn't look completely picked over by everyone. I was pleasantly surprised at their meat section. .99 cents a pound for chicken breast, heck yes. They weren't dinky little pieces either. If anything, I would go back for that. The store itself is way too small and way too many people shop here. The aisles can barely accommodate two carts side by side at the same time. And no, I don't want to park my cart somewhere while I pick up the things I need. Yes, the parking lot is tiny and they have to share it with a couple of other businesses. They don't have a cart corral so people just leave their carts all over the place in the parking lot. I wouldn't be surprised if people have had their cars dented by a runaway cart. Honestly, I'd rather pay the extra buck and go somewhere else. read more

I love this store. Great prices. You can find produce that's much cheaper, but be careful on what you choose when it comes to discounts especially in the meat and poultry section. Certain food such as the chicken which is usually on sale you question how and why they sell it at that low price. That is to say until you try it. Tastes like rubber. In fact if tossed it bounces like it as well. Their higher priced meats and poultry are the way to go. All in all it's a good discount store with a friendly staff. read more

I mainly come here for the affordable produce and alcohol. They also have a good selection of international groceries, including Middle Eastern, Armenian, and Mexican. There is a parking lot but it's usually really packed, so it can take some time to find parking. read more

They've got a great cheese selection, tasty chipotle, and can find vegeta which is a super tasty seasoning which goes great with practically anything... I'm down with Super King...you'll pay half of what you would at any other super market. The only downer is that it is Super Krowded. Parking sucks and the store is packed with people no matter what day or time you're there. But it's totally worth the wait. read more

Best Grocery store in Pasadena/Altadena and I'll tell you why! If you're going for organic then this place is not for you. They have a tiny organic section. Keep going to Trader Joe's or Whole Foods. However, if you're not adamant about having everything organic then this is the cheapest, best quality grocery store in Pasadena/Altadena. Super King has insanely low prices on produce and meat; has tons of incredible ethnic foods such as rare and exotic fruits, veggies, cheeses, breads, honey, etc. mainly from Latino and Middle Eastern/Mediterranean cuisines; Food 4 Less is cheap, but poor quality and Super King has even cheaper prices. Ralphs and Vons have great quality, but are expensive. read more

Yes, the parking sucks...it sucks because anybody who knows about this place plans to shop here at the same time you want to shop here...so plan to shop here, but plan...wisely... The produce is the best around, and the prices are better than competitive, the meat is first rate, although we all should be eating less meat, right? Don't worry, if you don't want to buy so much meat they've got plenty of alternatives in the deli section... So next time you have that shopping list in your hand, head out to Super King, deal with the parking, it's worth it! read more