Oriental Market — Local services in Saint Robert

2025/July/6th,

I’ve been a loyal customer of this Korean grocery store for over a decade and have always appreciated the warm, respectful service provided by the owners – a kind Korean couple who make shopping here feel personal and welcoming.

However, today was a disappointing experience. The owners weren’t there, and instead, I was assisted by a female employee who appeared to be Filipina. From the beginning, she was impatient and dismissive. Several items I wanted to buy had no price tags. When I politely asked if she could label them, she told me she could check the price but wouldn’t label them because “she’s not the owner.” That response felt unprofessional and unnecessarily curt.

When I checked out with over $100 in purchases, I expected the usual courtesy I’ve always received – a small free item or thank-you gift. Instead, she tossed a few items into my bag without asking, and when I asked kindly if I could choose a different item, she bluntly refused.

This kind of treatment is not what I’ve come to expect from this store. It doesn’t reflect the values or hospitality the owners have consistently shown over the years. I sincerely hope the owners are aware of how their staff interacts with long-time customers in...

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