This is one of the best Chinese herb and ginseng store in the area, they are clean, high quality,…read moreand trustworthy. We can buy in person or call in to get things mailed. The store manager is friendly and sincere, she always gives us a complimentary pause check and patiently interacting with us to understand our issue and conditions. She then provides a number of helpful tips and solutions. The herb they carry are high quality at reasonable prices. They also carry many health food, such as a tea for diabetes which works well for me. We really appreciate their service and will keep coming back.

I started to trust this place a little more than my local acupuncturist. After having my 3rd baby,…read moreI kinda half-assed the postpartum recovery that I did for my body after my first 2 kids...(for many Asians like Chinese postpartum is no joke. I took it as a joke but learned my lesson the hard way. Staying warm, not using cold water to wash hands, not drinking or eating cold stuff, staying away from using the AC for a few months. Because supposedly after you have a baby all your bones are cracked wide open and vulnerable to cold stuff to get in, trapped, and make you suffer later.) My body was in a very horrible condition even 1-2 years after childbirth. Just a little spoon of ice cream or any cold food brought about a headache almost instantaneously and overall bad feeling, there was no more ice cold smoothies, bapbimsoo, ice coffee, none of that! I drank hot Americanos even on the hottest days, steam coming out of my head and sweat dripping down my temples. Although my acupuncturist put me on the hot infrared bed to "beat the cold out" of my body a few times as well as using the needles, the red korean ginseng ($35 a bottle/ yes cheaper than amazon so don't everyone rush in here at once or i may no longer get it here at this humble price lol) this place staff recommended me really helped in kicking that plague of cold out of the ballpark. Just a tiny spoon (half a teaspoon?) everyday (I think the the daughter said), and see if it energizes you. If so, then you can keep on taking it she said. It did, and after about 3-4 months, people said I looked much better, I felt much better, and I snuck in my first iced americano without a hiccup! Still I stay away from cold food and drinks on most days because I don't want to take too many steps backward just for a brief moment on paradise, but it's a big difference to have that option open up for me again! (Note: it did give me a huge appetite boost in the beginning so no matter how much I ate I could always have more food but that was probably what my body needed to get better. I still take it 1-3 x a week to maintain. Another thing, my kids had been coughing, like it will keep going for several coughs in the morning, and then stop for the rest of the day, and no it's not covid! Turns out as the lady in the back told me, since smog and pollution tends to linger and get stuck in the air of the San Gabriel "valley," it's good to take some herbs that "moisturize" the lungs. (润肺) She suggested making my own brew of polygonati (玉竹）apricot kernels （雙马牌）and sea coconut （海底椰)。Each pack was about $6-10 but can be used 4-8 times. She said to add some apple or pear slices and/or rock sugar to sweeten up the taste and give it to the whole family. She gave me a free medicinal pack sample to try at home. I preached this gospel to her, and I got the free sample pack for the hacking cough to try at home before I buy the next time in larger quantities, so I wouldn't say getting a free sample pack is a guarantee for everyone, but just to let you know that I happened to get a free sample pack (and perhaps why) and that ended up working out for me. Yes our coughs did get better eventually, but I'm not sure if it was because of the medicinal pack. By the way the Gospel is Jesus washed away all the sins of the world, past, present, future, at the cross 2000 + years ago, that's why the Bible says you have been perfected forever. It does not say that you have to do well and then "maybe" you'll go to heaven, it says that God has perfected us forever, that's why we'll go to heaven for sure. It's completely different. One will leave us in constant condemnation, exhaustion, and being mean to everyone with "you should have," the other will leave us free inside our hearts with joy. For us to say we have sin (is to ask Jesus to come back and die again--blasphemy! and if we say we have to perfect ourselves forever until the day we die and ask for forgiveness, that is nothing short of a demonic thought implanted by the sly and slick devil. (If you keep asking Mike to give you back your book, did Mike give it back? And if Mike already gave me the book, do I need to keep asking for it? If we already received the forgiveness of sins, then do we still need to keep on praying and asking for it? And if I am praying and asking daily for the forgiveness of my sins, does that mean I received the forgiveness of sins or not? If I have not yet received the forgiveness of sins, can the Holy Spirit come onto me, let alone dare to touch me with a 10-foot pole?) If we have any doubts always go back to the word of God: Hebrews 10:14 KJV says "For by one offering we have been perfected forever." "Oh I cannot say I'm perfect, that would be outrageous and arrogant." Who am I trusting, the word or myself? Are we more right? Then we can't accept it. However if life is tough and beats us up that we have no more strength to say no, then yes we are perfect forever, thank you Jesus. Then mission accomplished for God.

10/10 service / recommendations every single time. Best location hands down. Always on point with…read morewhat I need, never out of stock on anything seems like it.

Just moved to the area and found this spot, they have great customer service and great supplements!read more

Very small selection of protein bars. There is a lot of varieties of protein powder though.read more

Walked in from shopping at Ross. The person at cash register told me to put my bag on the counter…read more I'm 41 years old I'm not putting my bag on the counter. Store owner is very rude needs customer service training.

The staff here is amazing! I saw there was a sale on Barebells online and NEEDED all the flavors so…read moreI decided to check out the store. OH MY GOD! They did not disappoint! They had flavors I didn't even know existed. However, even though there were 10+ flavors I was hunting for Minty Chocolate Crisp and Brownie Batter. I was about to just give up and go home with my Caramel Cashew and Peanut Butter when the staff was like, "We have a shipment that just came in, we can check if those flavors are here". MADE MY DAY! Took 2-3 boxes but we found them. And that is how I ended up with 6 boxes of bars and made the Vitamin Shoppe on Lake my home store. Thank you for taking the time and going above and beyond. I really appreciate you!

Came by to pick up some energy drinks. They are well stocked with a variety of energy drinks and…read moreflavors. I found the newest lemon tea flavor from my favorite brand, and I was so excited about this. There were also a good selection of protein snacks. I picked the protein peanut butter cookies. When I was about to pay, the cashier pointed at my peanut butter cookie, and asked if I have tried the newest chocolate flavor. I said no, and he recommended me to give it a try. He brought me one from the shelf. I left the shop feeling excited about my drink and snacks. I will come by again. Street parking only.

First time visitor to this store…read more I was about to run out of protein at home and headed to Costco to purchase my regular 4 lb bag of protein until I stumbled upon this store on the way to the freeway Parking can be a bit challenging as there is a LA Fitness gym adjacent to this store and most spots are taken by people visiting the gym. That was the ONY negative. Now the good stuff: The store was fully stocked with so many health related products and well organized As soon I stepped inside, I was greeted with a, "welcome" though the gentleman behind the counter was assisting another customer. After a minute or two of looking around, this store employee who I would discover later, is the owner (I am TRULY sorry that I forgot your name. I believe it was Danny or Andrew?) asked me if I had any questions about any of the products which I did and glad he asked me I explained that I was on my own weight loss journey and simply need a good protein intake while on my quest to drop the lbs for good. After answering a few questions I was asked, I was directed to a huge canister/tub of chocolate or vanilla flavored protein. I was explained the benefits of porting and specifically the protein I was about to purchase which I truly appreciated. I love chocolate and I also prefer a round container as opposed to what they offer at Costco. The transaction went very smooth, I leaned a few things about protein and there was no attempt to try to upsell me to purchase other products. This store is 30-35 minutes from my home but it is definitely the only place I will purchase all my future nutritional products bcos of this one, initial positive experience. Thank you!!

Amazing people. My go to for any help or information towards a safe a healthy pre and post workoutread more

Rosa is so amazing and so knowledgable. For only $40 you get an iridology test (eye test) and a…read moremeridian test. Through this natural testing, they can see everything that is going on in your body. I wish I would have gone to them sooner! After going to countless western doctors and them not having any answers for me or any idea what I had, I finally got my answers. Everyone should know about this place!

I went here because I've been trouble sleeping. This was about three months ago. I didn't really…read morethink they could do anything about it but figured I'd give it a shot. They put me on melatonin and some herbal teas and tought me a few relaxation techniques. It really helped. I'm getting myself off the melatonin and sleeping ok.

What an excellent customer service! Service is the reason…read morewhy I always stop by. They're very informative. They always help me with all my needs. Crystal is so helpful and happy giving out samples! Karla and Sergio help me out whenever I can't find the item I'm looking for!

This review is for the Deli Section. I rarely write reviews but this is just pissing me off…read more There are 2 same men who consistently mess my sandwich up EVERY SINGLE TIME I order. Drenching my sandwich in mustard making the bread insanely soggy even if I request for LESS mustard. This is not a one time occurrence. Every time I order, they also do not put some of the toppings I asked for. How high of an IQ do you need to properly make a sandwich???

I decided to stop by the TC GNC since I was in the area, my go-to GNC is the South Pasadena…read morelocation. As soon as I entered the store, I noticed a female employee(jordy) eyes glance up really quick from behind the register and her uncomfort gaze followed me and my bf as we browsed at the store items. She went to the back stock room and urgently came out with a male employee. Their eyes followed us closely throughout our visit. At first, I thought it might be standard customer service, but it quickly became clear that there was an odd intensity to their attention. It felt invasive and made me highly self-conscious. What was even more troubling were the subtle, yet unmistakable signs of racial bias that I sensed during my time there. I believe that every customer deserves to feel safe and respected, regardless of their background. Regrettably, I felt judged and unwelcome, which is a sentiment I never expected to encounter in a retail environment. It's disheartening to think that there are still places where certain individuals might be treated differently based on their race. As we approached the counter to pay for our items, I reached for a pill container on displayand the make employee moved a small tip jar away as it was near the pill holder product... weird. This experience has left a sour taste in my mouth, and I won't be returning to this location. I hope the management takes steps to ensure that all customers are treated with the dignity and respect they deserve, regardless of who they are. I would recommend that fellow shoppers consider their options before visiting this store. It's a shame, as I had high hopes for this place, but my experience has made it clear that improvement is needed.

This store does not accept online order returns. I was denied and turned away immediately as if I…read morewas carrying a plague. The GNC website clearly states that online purchases may be returned to a GNC retail store. Although I explained this to the female employee whom I believe is Judy, she didn't care and shoo'd me away. She had an absolutely crappy ass attitude and rude tone of voice. This store is the local GNC I shop at, but not anymore, I'm never coming back after today's incident. To be fair, Corporate GNC is at some fault for this return policy and should provide updated company policy training to all stores. It may be helpful to differentiate the "franchise owned" versus "corporate owned" stores and adjust their return policy because it sure isn't universal across the board since these franchise owned stores don't follow policy and apparently can do whatever they want... because verbatim "the store takes a loss for online order returns" -judy.

Unique vitamin and supplements and packaged herbs in bulk. Sodas or quick lift sports drinks? The…read morepersonal attention is the best on Foothill and the East Pasadena strip east of the 210frwy. Vitamin shops which have set up corporate sales and hire just anyone who applies meaning joe shit the rag man with attitude to boot? Jus sayin let the buyer beware and patronize your peer and community folk! Lazy and those in need of an uptick and grooming lecture need not apply? Remember those of you from abroad please know it's called underarm nonaluminum deodorants? Yes?

The Staff is great, friendly and very knowledgeable. This is the "best" health food store around…read more The prices are fair as well. I would recommend Health Food City to everyone who's serious and at the very least curious about taking control their health!

Sam Nutrition has been in business at the very same location for years! They have everything you…read moreneed from back home day to day food, snacks, homeopathic remedies, spices, medicine! Price is reasonable & Ko Sam the owner is very friendly & knowledgeable about his business!

First time in this market. Was meeting my Indonesian friend here during Chinese N.Y. celebrations…read more It was close to all the festival action. This is a quaint family run store. The gentleman working was super kind. From what my friend says, it's where she gets her essentials driving all the way from S.F Valley. We bought a few drinks and snacks. My friend bought us some already cooked food to try. It was amazing...I didnt know what I was eating but it was so delicious. (food is pictured) The man working says hes been there at the location for 25yrs. He was a very sweet man. As we were waiting for our friends to arrive he let us sit inside the store and I observed how he gave free drinks to every customer as the day was super hot. He gave my 2 kids toothbrushs during checkout. I recommend this store for those in the area looking for Indonesian food supplies.