Oceanic Oriental Supermarket — Attraction in Tampa

I love this place!! I've checked out most of the Asian markets in Tampa and “Oceanic Market” is by far my favorite and I’ve been going there for the past 10 years! They have daily hot Asian lunches that are “ready to go” at their hot foods counter. The Market is not huge but is well organized and it’s easy to find their many specialty items. They also have a good sized parking lot with easy” in and out” access.

They have everything I need and if I need an unusual product, they will make every effort to find and order it for me. I love how friendly and helpful the staff are and they speak English! They even greet you by name once they know who you are. "Suki" always greets you with her big, happy smile!

The prices are very reasonable! The selection of fresh, exotic fruits, vegetables and herbs is plentiful. I buy the mild tasting Daikon radish to make spirolized zoodles...delish! They have Shirataki noodles, duck and quail eggs, fresh meats, short ribs, pork belly, roasted duck, fresh fish, shrimp, sqid and much more!

There is a medicinal herbal section and one of the owners is an herbalist and when he's there, he can be of great help as he has a wealth of information.

The Hot Lunch Foods counter is amazing! But, it goes fast so better get there early! The other Hot foods they sell daily is Roast Duck, Pork Belly, Bar BQ Ribs, Bar BQ Pork Roast, Fried Pork Crackling and a nice variety of Desserts. This is the very best "one stop shop"...

If I could give 0 stars, I would.

I have been a loyal customer of Oceanic Supermarkets since 1981, supporting not only the supermarket but also Tc Choy's Asian Bistro, owned by the same family. My family's patronage spans over four decades, but after my recent experience, I will never return or recommend this store again.

Recently, I encountered a distressing incident. I ordered two ducks but was only charged for one. When I pointed this out to the cashier, she reacted in a shocking manner. Instead of addressing the mistake calmly, she began screaming at me, treating me as if I were trying to steal. Her rudeness was completely uncalled for, especially since I was not contesting anything—I simply wanted to pay for the second duck and perhaps get some extra sauce.

What made the situation worse was the response from Susan, one of the owners. Instead of defusing the situation, she backed up the cashier’s outrageous behavior. This lack of customer service and support for her staff's rude treatment is unacceptable.

This experience has made it clear that Oceanic Supermarkets does not value its customers or foster a respectful environment for its employees. It's disheartening to witness the decline of a place I once loved. I will no longer go out of my way to visit this store and will instead take my business to other Asian supermarkets that appreciate...

I LOVE THIS MARKET. The owners have always been so helpful and gracious. Anything you’ve ever needed from an Asian market you most likely will find at Oceanic. They have a VAST frozen section, a great fresh produce section, with many exotic fruits and vegetables not found anywhere else (to my knowledge) in the TAMPA Bay Area. Best prices, also! I’ve gone to Whole Foods, and have bought a dozen quail eggs, and paid between $6-$7... Oceanic has them for under $3! All my favorite medicinal TEAS can be found here also, and if not, they will order for you. The resident herbalist is very knowledgeable, and always ready to help. He has gotten me “well” many times from various ailments, with suggested teas and herbal combinations, as well as bottles of Chinese formulas that have been in use for hundreds of years. You won’t be disappointed. GO NOW!!!

P. S. I was there once, and didnt realize I was the only customer left in the store, as it was after 7:30, and when I suddenly looked at the time, (7:45pm) one of the owners was nearby and I apologized profusely for making them stay just because I was browsing, and he smiled and said “don’t worry, we will close when you’re finished shopping” I still ran to the checkout counter, but, WHERE, these days, can you find that kind of attention and care, from local ...