I absolutely adore. The products made here, especially Sriracha. I grew up with Sriracha as my…read more"ketchup." unfortunately the gift shopped is still closed and is not open. Know that if you want to purchase something, it will have to be online. The security guard confirmed for us that they no longer offer gift shop purchasing to the public. This seems to have gone by the wayside following Covid.

Manufacturer of the world-famous Sriracha sauce that is made from chili peppers, distilled vinegar,…read moregarlic, sugar and salt. It is perfect with Vietnamese pho and scrambled eggs and french fries. This sauce dates back to the 1980s at those Vietnamese restaurants and it's since taken off and gone mainstream. You'll find Sriracha at Wendy's and Chick-Fil-A and even Starbucks. Keep your eye out for some amazing Sriracha almonds. There's a supply crisis at the moment apparently caused by the California drought. Those delicious chili peppers are hard to grow without lots of water and so it's impacting the manufacturing process to a point that there's now a black market for the original Huy Fong sriracha. But I love it and thankfully have a decent supply to get me through. [Review 20014 overall - 472 in California - 989 of 2023.]

The best product on the market ! I use their spices on everything. Their surging sizes are double…read morethe size of your super market offerings and way better quality.

I have been buying from Jorge for a while now. The product itself has always been at a great price,…read moretop quality and in stock. Which is really important flyover me. I value doing businesses that take pride in their work. If you're looking to buy spices in bulk or in any amount, I'm sure you have found your supplier. Jorge is super knowledgeable on what he does, so take advantage of the opportunity to work with him and Imperial Spice Company.

India Fresh is a grocery store that also offers plates of curries with rice and garlic naan. If…read moreyou're there to eat just walk towards the back counter to see what's available to order. The staff was very welcoming to me since I came in during lunch time and explained the combo plate options and costs. I ended up ordering the 2 item plate with Chicken Tikka Masala & chick pea curry with my choice of the garlic naan. Staff mentioned she was going to make a fresh batch so I waited inside the store. The food was ready in a few minutes and the aromas of the curries and garlic naan were radiating. It smelled so delicious. I ate my lunch there and it was very satisfying. The tasted very good and I cleaned that plate easily! The fresh garlic naan was simply the best to dip with the curries. I loved the crispy exterior and soft interior of the dough. Overall, I'd return again to have another lunch in the future. Thanks, India Fresh for the hospitality. ( ^_^)b

This is my go to place for Indian food! I usually get the chicken tikka masala with plain naan and…read moresamosas. The chicken is always flavorful and filling and the samosas are always delicious. The people working are always kind, but sometimes the service can be slow and they don't always answer the phone. You can walk around the store while you wait, which is cool since there are products that aren't sold in other grocery stores. A true hidden gem!

Excellent experience! The employees were so nice too! Their coffee and tea selections are amazing!read more

This is a cute little shop for oddities in downtown Riverside. They mostly stock teas, trinkets,…read moreand witchy stuff like crystals and herbs. I used to be more into that stuff as a kid, so while it's not quite my thing anymore, I still enjoy dropping by to check out the novelty goods. I got my favorite mug here and for a pretty fair price too! They make a huge variety of tea blends, available in tiny pouches so you can sample lots of different types without making a commitment to a huge bag. There is a shop cat who lives here named Pepper. She seems clean and friendly, and the teas are hung up on the wall and not placed on a table so you won't get litter paws all over your tea leaves. Maybe it's just something to be aware of if you have cat allergies or just dislike them.

Big thanks to the ladies working at the Torrance location. I walked in today for the first time…read more One asked if I needed help, I said I didn't, it was my first time. She then gave me a quick tour of the store that I didn't ask for--but actually probably needed, I found the meat rubs right away. Then I was browsing spices, around my third smelling of Tsardust I heard a voice over my shoulder "It's really good in stews"--I had been wondering if it would be good in something rich like a pasta. Advice that I didn't ask for--but actually probably needed. She then gave me some additional advice about some other mixes I had been interested in. Even though I'm not the type to normally ask for help, both people minding the store were really helpful and pleasant. I'll definitely come back for chili and soup bases in the fall. The spices and the staff were both great.

On June 14, 2026, I decided to visit one of my favorite stores "Penzey Spices". I love to have a…read morevariety of spices and Penzeys is like being in Spice Heaven! I decided to make my own homemade Italian & Breakfast Sausage using Ground Chicken & Ground Turkey. Penzeys was the place to go to make this dream come true. I can't wait. The store is always spotless and the customer service is awesome. I was greeted with a smile before I completely entered the building. The staff was very attentive and helped me find my spices and also updated my email so I could get their current promotions. I can't wait to use my "Free" Vanilla Extract. I was also able to get their seasoning spice and paprika for only two dollars each. If you are someone that loves trying new recipes and using spices, try Penzeys. I highly recommend it.

I wanted to get some local honey for my tea, so I stopped by after lunch. This cute little somewhat…read morehard to find shop is hidden to the right of Landeros Mexican Restaurant & you have to walk down a little arcade and then the entrance is on the left. They have tons of interesting spices, teas, rubs and other paraphernalia for cooking & tea drinking. I ended up getting two small bags of tea & a wildflower honey bear. I appreciated how everything has clearly marked prices as well as detailed ingredient lists & explanations. Service was fine. There was one customer in front of me who was buying a lot of items. One employee was helping her and the other was on the phone. No one acknowledged me for a few minutes and finally the employee helping the other customer asked me if I was ready to check out. I said yes, and she rang me up. It was slightly awkward as I'd been standing there for a bit. Oh well. Despite that little setback, this is a cute shop and they have interesting blends and items that you may not be able to find elsewhere. It is worth a visit! Peace.

I absolutely love Old Town Tea Merchant! I come almost once a week and always leave with something…read morenew. My grandma loves it too, and we're both huge fans of Carol--she's the sweetest, kindest part of the experience. Whenever Carol is there, the whole visit feels amazing. She always helps me pick new, fun teas and knows exactly what I like, as well as what my grandma might enjoy. I also struggle with sleeping, and the Sweet Dreams tea from here literally helps me--it's become a must-have for winding down at night. If you're a tea lover or just looking for a friendly, welcoming shop, Old Town Tea Merchant is the place to go, and Carol makes it truly special. We were even able to do a wine and spice pairing at my family's restaurant it was a blast.

Absolutely loved our tea tasting experience at Mama Wang's Pantry this past Saturday! From the…read moremoment we arrived, everything felt warm, welcoming, and thoughtfully put together, but the true highlight was Mama Wang herself. Mama Wang was incredible--so passionate, energetic, and genuinely excited to share her knowledge. You could tell she knew the tea inside and out. She explained everything in such an engaging and easy-to-understand way, and her love for tea really shined through. She made us feel comfortable, cared for, and completely immersed in the experience. The tea itself was wonderful, and the entire tasting felt special and memorable thanks to Mama Wang's dedication and hospitality. Highly recommend this experience if you're looking for something unique and meaningful. We'll definitely be back!

Lauren provided amazing tea and excellent service! The…read morewhite tea was delicious. I'd been searching for loose white tea for several months and finally found it locally! The iced mint matcha is delicious. I enjoyed learning about the tea tasting and look forward to scheduling one soon. They have great gift options like the box of tea bags you can customize and the homemade dried lemon slices! I'm so happy to learn of Mama Wang's Pantry in Whittier serving an amazing selection of high quality teas!

This market has been here since my childhood and has been a community staple. Lots of fond memories…read morehere with my family, local and visiting, and I distinctly remember buying bootleg Poke'mon cards here from the coin machine and the kind elderly security guard who would use his own money to help us to do. I was in elementary school at that time so it's been 20+ years. I hope that the years past were warm and kind to him. Now with all of that nostalgia aside, this is a solid Asian market. Plenty of parking and it's off of the busy Nogales. Perfect place to get decorations or other celebratory goods when it's Lunar New Year and when it's not, it's a solid place to get dry goods (snacks, teas, cooking ingredients, dried herbs and medicinal items, etc.). They have fresh foods like produce and fruit too. As well as sauces, dishware, cooking pots and pans, and much more. It's definitely older than the one near the Costco, but I enjoy the warm ambient and nostalgic, busy vibes here.

This T.S. Emporium located off of Nogales seems bigger than the one in the City of Industry. They…read moreseem to offer more products and more brands of the same product. If I had to pick one, I would recommend coming to this location to better your chance of finding what you're looking for. As I have said with the other T.S. Emporium location, I love coming here for ingredients and herbs that are not typically available at a regular Chinese supermarket. I've been looking for the Double Parrot brand of sago and this T.S. Emporium carries it! I find that this brand makes the best quality of sago so I'll always come back here when I run out.