I've been here many times over the years since it first opened. I've watched it grow tremendously, and they've expanded and reorganized it accordingly. Lots of ingredients and snacks from all over Asia, though I usually stop by for Korean ingredients, I find myself enjoying trying new things from Taiwan, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Japan, etc. And now they even have a section for beautiful Asian glassware, utensils, tea kettles, appliances, and even beautiful clothing and accessories; a great area for buying gifts. The staff are straight to business, no dawdling, yet are friendly if you do strike up a conversation, and can help you find what you're looking for or offer recommendations if you ask. From what I've heard, it's entirely a family owned and run operation and they are amazing, hard working people. My only criticisms are that there are price hikes on select ingredients, especially snacks, (though this is to be expected for imported things you can't get anywhere else but online ordering); and that stock is occasionally so low there are entire shelves empty, which can be frustrating (but again, I blame the imports). But I've never bought anything there that wasn't worth the convenience and experience in the end. Highly...
Read moreThey do have mostly everything you need for your asian dish you are wanting to make, and even some hispanic dishes. But boy are they over priced! Since they are the only well stocked asian market in Nampa and Caldwell they definitely are taking advantage of upping the prices recently. So if you want cheaper prices go make the trip to Boise. They are having more fresh vegetable and fruit selections on Fridays and Saturdays but again just know that you will be paying a pretty penny for it. Otherwise, a nice asian market and friendly staff. Had everything I needed to make Papaya Salad and a...
Read moreComing from a place where shopping in an asian store continued to become of higher risk (not to mention dark and dingy) It is pleasantly surprising to be able to shop in a bright…clean asian market… ok sometimes I miss the dark cluttered stores of chinatown, but shopping for asian supplies has never been easier…I still laugh that I had to move from Hawaii to Idaho to become more asian… Back to the story at hand….. Asian grocery is always clean…well lit…..they always have parking and one of these days ….I will get to try the Thai food in the...
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