Maligaya's Oriental Market — Attraction in Champaign

I was traveling and needed some arrowroot powder so I stepped into his store that just will happen to be on my route. I did not find what I was looking for, but I settle for a substitute which was tapioca starch powder. It was only a hour and change when I went to go check out, the women behind the register, insisted that I had to spend a minimum of $10 in order to do my debit card I didn’t need anything else and so I was forced to leave the store empty-handed because I didn’t have a need to spend $10 or more. What an inconvenience everyone doesn’t carry cash or points. The owner should be considerate, insisting that I spend a minimum of $10 when I really shouldn’t have to is behind me. Keep that in mind if you ever decide to visit this...

Being of Filipino heritage, I sometimes crave goodies from my childhood and Illinois is a long way from the Philippines. Here in town, I not only get to satisfy the craving but also get to go down memory lane in this small store of Filipino (and other ethnic) foods. The proprietor is very friendly and will listen to your suggestions on what to stock. You don't need to be fluent in Tagalog (though it wouldn't hurt) to understand and communicate your favorite items. Try the siopao buns and vinegar flavored chicharron as yummy introductions if you're new to...

Nice place to buy African foods, Asian foods, and some American foods. Great people with a wonderful customer service. I was particularly impressed by the kind of service and hygiene that I observed at this store during this pandemic (COVID-19). Please, keep up with the great job that you are doing and your endeavors to ensure that your customers are safe. We, your customers, are not blind to all your efforts and we appreciate them...