88 Oriental Market — Local services in Irmo

My family and I have been a patron of 88 Oriental for several years. We like buying tofu there among other Chinese ingredients. But after today, we are never shopping there again. Long story short, we were extra for an item we didn't buy.

No problem - I thought, we'll just let the owner know. But when I mentioned this to him - pointing out the mistake on the receipt, he curtly stated - "There is nothing I can do for you. If there was a mistake, you should have told me before you left the store". I reminded him that we had called him after we got home to let him know of the error. He simply refused to listen "People tells me this all the time. I can't stay in business if I deal with every complaint".

Having being a long-time patron of over 5 years, it was infuriating being treated like someone who is trying to take advantage of the store. They just lost a loyal customer and all of our future business - all over...

If I could give this place zero stars I would. Store owner thinks he’s so much of an hotshot that grants him the right to give loyal customers an attitude and not just once but multiple and consistent times. Also does false advertising on prices just to try to earn an extra buck. When asked about the products/availability owner just constantly gives an attitude about answering and has that “go away and suit yourself” mentality. He has even refused sales saying “oh you don’t have to buy it”. Sad to see the way he’s conducting business and expects continuing patrons. If I were you, save yourself the hassle and go take your money elsewhere. There are plenty of other Asian markets and sources to get the exact same, if not better, products at a correctly and fair advertised price without dealing with an aggravated, aggressive, attitude based...

I love this place. I'm not Asian, but I like Asian cooking and everytime I go there it's an adventure and I find something new. The staff is friendly and helpful. And strangely enough, they stock my favorite coffee from New Orleans. Cafe Du Monde. It looks totally out of place, but it's there and I buy it there and don't have to mail order it anymore. they also stock a huge selection of ingredients for any type of Asian cooking and candies for the kids.I love those rice paper wrapped orange chews and so do my kids.Also, if you're not into Asian cooking but like Asian flavors, they still have something for you. Lots of flavored instant noodles and grab some frozen dumplings and some hot dumpling sauce and you got a great party appetizer or dinner...