Thuan Phat Supermarket & Cooked Food Shop — Attraction in South El Monte

I've lost count of how many times this seafood supermarket has changed owners and names - it's become a running joke for me. However, one thing that remains consistent is the quality of their seafood. If you're in the mood for fresh, live crabs and lobster, this is the spot to hit up. The live shrimp are also a standout feature.

I'll be honest; the customer service doesn't quite match up to fancier supermarkets like Albertsons. But, hey, I'm not here for a red-carpet experience. This place is my go-to for grabbing all the large items that are hard to find elsewhere.

What sets this place apart is its extensive selection of bulk items, conveniently pre-bagged and freezer-ready. It's a time-saver when you need a quick and easy solution. The variety of Ramen noodles they offer is impressive; it's like a hidden treasure trove for noodle enthusiasts.

I must admit, the parking lot does look a bit sketchy, but I've come to realize it's just part of the area and city culture. If you can overlook the exterior, you'll discover a hidden gem with an underrated seafood selection. So, if you're on the hunt for quality seafood without the frills, this spot is definitely...

This is a great place to shop for everything that is Asian. They have food that is from all around the world. Its a good place if you want to explore a new culture food.

They put a new sign outside, but the shopping carts and the inside looks run down a bit. I been coming here for years and it never really had an update inside. You can see dust build up on red lantern things and see pieces of the ceiling missing from where they have the vegetable area. There is a roof but I can see water rot in old appliances they use to keep the vegetables cold.

It covers a large area to find almost everything your looking for from dish soap to crabs and lobsters. They have a wide range of meat and fish. They also have possible hard to find sauce and spices.

Once again this place is big with lots of items but they have run down shopping carts and the inside has never been updated. I'm sure this place makes well over 6 figures a day or a week and its crazy they don't do more investment into their store. Most of the parking lot does not have lighting at...

I would like the manager take training to the cashier at counter #6, who working at 6:00pm on Sunday 06/08. She had discriminated action toward to an elderly couple who used EBT. She pretended or ignore on purpose on the request for bags, I stood there so I had to speak in Vietnamese to request the bags for the elder lady after hearing she repeated 2 times but cashier still did not respond anything ( the mother of my friend- Chinese one). Once the cashier heard I requested in Vietnamese, she gave bag and started to " throw" food items to the father and I who were helping to pack stuffs. I must emphasize she throw stuffs to us not push. She gave hatred glance at me when I request more bags for them. Her action could be considered as discrimation to EBT holder. A report to USDA Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (OASCR) will be sent to ensure fair treatment to all EBT...