Many of the Asian grocery stores where I live (south hills) carry a very different variety of items focusing more on Nepali or Indian cuisine ingredients. Enson Market first caught my interest because I saw Yega Kimchi (locally made) is available here which has 'normal' cabbage kimchi but also radish, apple, and other variety options. There's an ice cream, popsicle, and juice/smoothie shop inside, and ineffable cafe nextdoor with interior connecting entrance as well.
There are a variety of beers/wines and soju, pickled radish and kimchi, tons of ramen and tteokbokki options, and a pretty large frozen section as well. The frozen section offers all kinds of seafoods, meats, and cold treats. I picked up some corn dogs that can be cooked in an air fryer... A Korean version with cheese and meat inside.
My daughter was reasonably excited about the large drink varieties available ... Branded sugary milk teas, bubble teas and sodas.
Overall was clean, bright, and easy to navigate. Plenty of...
Read moreThis is a pan-Asian grocery store. I would say that they have more Chinese food than anything, but I was pleasantly surprised at how many Korean items they have. More than other Pittsburgh Asian grocery stores (except for the Korean specialized stores). The place was very clean, and very well organized and arranged. They are still in their soft opening as of this review, but they should be fully open sometime in August 2025. Ineffable cage has also moved into this location, and they will also have a small food court with mostly Chinese offerings. They will also have a seafood and fresh meat area eventually. I will definitely come back...
Read morePrices seemed a bit high for non-produce items, Kimchi was $10 for a tiny little container and sweet custard rolls were stale and almost inedible from the package. Bought some thai chilis that had expired and had black spots all over them, price was good but I dont think I realized they were going bad when I bought them. Lots of the bell peppers were wrinkly and looked like they were about ready to be thrown out. Very nice architecture and bright open store, it's just a shame so many issues with their items out...
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