This is your typical Korean supermarket. I want to get some Korean soybean paste and lettuce to wrap the beef in. And also some sliced green onions. I saw they have some Japanese wagyu beef trimming. My thought was that these trimming will be similar to the Japanese supermarket wagyu beef trimming. but I was very wrong. They are really trimming including the tendon and the large fat section of the beef. I did not realize that until I peel off the first layer and saw what they had included. Even though it was on sale, I would never go back and buy similar item from them. Look at the photos that I posted. That much fat is from one tray. And the second tray I had to throw away big chunk of the meat because it looks bad. Can't believe they are selling them. If you want to buy trimed beef, Go to a regular Japanese supermarket You will have less fat less or no tendon and better beef quality. Rest of their Korean items are somewhat reasonable price since I have nothing to...
Read moreWhat a fantastic Korean grocery store! We actually stopped here first when we visited Korea Town here in Shinokubo and it was a great way to start! This grocery store seems small (and technically is) but is packed with all types of Korean grocery items. They had a huge selection of dry and cold goods, and even a whole end cap filled with fresh Korean snacks (we opted for mochi). They had a huge cooler filled with soju, other alcohols, and tons of non-alcoholic beverages too. We really enjoyed walking through this store and seeing all of the products we cannot get in the U.S. This is definitely a stop you have to make if you are in the area and really want to see some great...
Read moreGood Korean store for the basics and cheap vegetables (where else am I going to find a lemon for under 80yen?). Plentiful meat and frozen section, and a very small selection of grab n go prepared items (김밥, 송편♡, 무지개떡♡). Good for regular shopping, away from the tourist crowds supermarkets nearer to Shin Okubo attract.
Corona note: they'll disinfect the basket handles for you, have full 360 plastic covers for their cashiers, and...
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