Choi's Asian Food Market — Local services in Lyndon

Admittedly, I am no expert on Asian food. That’s why when I went to Choi’s, I asked for help selecting a bottle of Dark Soy Sauce. I’ve seen it in several recipes recently and wanted to try some. I took a bottle up to the cashier and asked if this was the good stuff. “Not so much”, was the reply. The cashier walked out from behind the counter and took me to “PEARL RIVER BRIDGE SUPERIOR DARK SOY SAUCE”. This was said to be “dakine”.

I looked for dark soy sauce at my local chain grocery store. No luck. (Not mentioning the chain name because they deserve no recognition.)

There are many positive reviews on Choi’s from folks that know way more than me. Follow their advice. My experience here was a good one. They have lots of interesting stuff and other staff members asked me if I needed help. This is a good store to browse looking for creative cooking ideas.

Noticed that COOKING AT THE COTTAGE sends their students here for ingredients for some of their classes. Always...

I feel that Choi's is the best Asian grocery in town. They have all the good name brands of sauces, vinegars, soya, oils, frozen , dry and packaged goods, and packaged meals. So, you can make tasty frozen ramen from a package, or buy all the ingredients and make it from scratch. Their frozen seafood section is amazing! I have even seen live crabs! They always have crisp fresh vegetables and roots--even ginnan nuts! They also have house wares of different prices to fit everyone's budget. You can even order a bulkogi(bulgogi) to be made for you! The staff are always wonderful! They are so helpful, even when you can't remember your recipe, or have no idea what to make for dinner. As a plus, near the door are flyers for different events, places, and services that are interesting to Asians and those who love Asia. I see people of all ethnicities and ages. It is a very...

Let's get one thing straight - I hated living in Louisville. You couldn't pay me to go back. But I'd go back for Choi's. Their produce was always top notch quality and inexpensive. Their homemade radish kimchi is the bomb with rice and scrambled eggs. And they make mean Korean sides in house.

I mainly cook Japanese food, and they had all the ingredients I ever needed. Napa, negi, daikon, mushrooms, greens, tofu, miso, taro, ginger, etc. If you're in a hotpot rush they have presliced meat just for the occasion in a freezer. I even got a second nabe there. The staff is friendly, the kimbap's up front are amazing, and it just has an atmosphere that I loved.

Their rice selection is huge, as is their wall of seaweeds and noodles. My new local asian market pales in the shadow of the giant that is Choi's. Please come to...