Hung Vuong Food Market Delaware — Local services in Brookside

I really am not a fan of this establishment. Reasons?

(1) They put my last favorite Asian grocery location out of business. It was at red mill plaza.

(2) Their prices are higher.

(3) They hire racist security guard staff. Hear me out. My mother sent me out for bok choy one evening. I pull up 8:10pm -- 20 minutes before closing. I walk in behind a young black couple that are holding hands. I'm black too. We reach the automatic doors to the grocery store entrance. They don't open. Security guard is ten feet from the shut door and puts up a 🙅 signal (crossed arms in "X" shape) to let us know he's not letting us in.

We shrug and turn around to leave the building. A group of white college age kids are walking inside as we leave. We mention the store is not letting people inside as we pass them. They don't get it and keep going in. We figure they will get the same message from the security guard.

I sit in my car perusing Google maps for any Asian market still open on my phone.

8:25pm. What do I see? Those college kids walking out with arm-loads of groceries.

I scrunch my face and get out of my car. I walk up to the door where the security guard is and ask him why he let them in and not us. Security guard behaves as though there is a language barrier issue. I ask if I can go buy groceries. He says now they're closed (8:28) and he cant let me in. Comprehended that request.

I ask him if he blocked us because we're black. His response? Language barrier issues.

I was incensed. I prefer to remain solution oriented. So I try to suppress the heat rising from my collar towards my head.

I tell him I see that he blocked entry to black shoppers but let those white college kids in who just left with armloads of groceries after sending us away. I tell him that's racist.

He feigns language barrier issues again.

I pause. I breathe.

Straightening this fool out is not worth the trouble nor energy. So I decide public opinion is the route. Work smarter. Not harder. I figure a less than solid google review is the best way to spend my energy. Sometimes people have to vote with their feet. Walk somewhere else and take your money there.

I tell him, "this is not acceptable. I will tell others." I go to the car and shake the adrenaline off. Momma wanted fresh groceries. Not a son that makes a scene.

Anyways turns out, the newark farmers market across from the YMCA on Kirkwood highway has everything I want. The prices are a bit better there, too.

That location of hung vuong was sometimes slightly more convenient, but I've never felt a place less deserving of my money in this...

I've been to several ethnic markets across the country of varying sizes of floor space. However, I have never seen one as clean and organized and spacious as Hung Vuong in Churchman's Crossing. Being someone who likes to make foods from a diverse set of ethnicities, I often need ingredients you can't quite find in most stores. There are many ethnic markets that are a treasure trove of culinary wonders...but they can be a tad claustrophobic. When I first set foot here...it felt like a normal grocery store with plenty of space in the aisles and a great sense of space. As mentioned they are extremely clean as well. There's plenty of space in the parking lot and a nice big entrance. The only nit pick is getting out from there and back onto Churchman's Rd...but that isn't their fault. They do have a little bit of a plaza at the front of the store. Not quite as extensive as Utah's Chinatown, but I would love to see them attract a couple more vendors up there. The other thing that impresses me is the selection of food they offer. They mostly focus on East/Southeast Asian fare though there are some items from India and the Middle East that pop up. Lots of selections for your cooking needs. They also have a good fish market with a variety of seafood including shark and conch. And yes, it appears they can cut your fish as you like. Their meats seem to be a nice deal, especially compared to a lot of places around Wilmington. Picked up 2 lbs of beef shank for $8 and it was a nice cut of cow's leg. Most of their other fare is competitive with other international markets I've been to as well. Also a great selection of Asian snacks, treats and drinks as well. Overall, this has been one of the best international markets I've been too and I would recommend coming here for your Asian...

I couldn't be happier to see the transformation of the once-vacant Toys R Us location into the thriving hub that is Hung Vuong Food Market. Stepping inside feels like you’re embarking on an international culinary journey, right in our own backyard.

The cleanliness of the store immediately stands out, and has a wide array of exotic and diverse food items available. The market, while expansive, is brilliantly laid out so that even on a busy Saturday afternoon, it felt spacious and welcoming rather than crowded.

The selection of products is astounding! I was thrilled to find items like jellyfish, dried octopus, and duck eggs, items I'd only seen on YouTube videos.

Despite the considerable crowd, the checkout process was impressively quick and efficient, making the shopping experience all the more enjoyable.

Adding to the charm and promise of this place are the upcoming developments at the entrance: small shops, a nail salon, and restaurants is simply exciting. It's clear that Hung Vuong Food Market is not only a grocery store but a rapidly growing community hotspot.

Hung Vuong Food Market is more than a shopping trip, it's an experience, and one that I look forward to revisiting often. I highly recommend it for anyone seeking unique food items or simply a fun and different grocery...