ethereal 20,923 Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 Where I live, there are actually three asian markets down the same street, all about a 5-10 minute drive from each other ( an H Mart and 2 Lotte Plaza's). Today was my first time visiting one of the Lotte Plaza's and I must say, it was pretty nice and I was able to buy a few things that I had wanted to try for a while. I bought pepero, strawberry calpico, ddeokbokki chips, and a lobster ramen cup. All very delicious and I intend to go back there, especially because they have a Korean restaurant in the back and there are some dishes I really want to try, but I went before it was open. So, do any of you guys frequent your local asian markets? Any suggestions on good snack foods to try out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ancor288 3,306 Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 Not really. The closest to me is Mitsuwa in NJ and I hate driving to that part of NJ cause of traffic. The other one was SunMart in The East Village but they stopped carrying the shampoos I liked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nekci 1,995 Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 No, but that's only because the closest one is a little under an hour away with crazy drivers, because it's the city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palechibi 2,748 Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 theres only like two very small Asian stores in cayman and they hardly have anything... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alisonn 5,454 Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 Yeah...They're everywhere here, so I wouldn't exactly say local... Within a 10 minute drive from my place, I think there are at least 5. Most the time it's to buy drinks, because I really like their drinks. You should try some if you haven't already~ And mochi to~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seras 2,657 Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 All the time because I am Asian living in a predominately Asian area I usually get sweets like fruit/grass jelly juice/bottled thai tea and cookies/candy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erectile Dysfunction 222 Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 Not that often. As for snack recommendations, you can try Pocky or Hello Panda. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ethereal 20,923 Posted June 21, 2015 Author Share Posted June 21, 2015 Yeah... most the time it's to buy drinks, because I really like their drinks. You should try some if you haven't already~ Have you tried milkis before? If so, is it any good? I was really tempted to buy it, but the strawberry calpico was calling my name. Not that often. As for snack recommendations, you can try Pocky or Hello Panda. I've had a lot of pocky before via friends and I really like it so I decided to try the korean version, pepero. Hello Panda is something i'll have to pick up next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gus 475 Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 yeah like every single week i go to Ranch 99 and H-Mart at least once a week to buy groceries my family sometimes goes to Chinatown to buy roasted duck/bbq pork and cheap rice try samanco ice cream, it's my favorite omfg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyhigh 605 Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 Yes, I go to asian markets a lot. Y'know, because I'm asian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snitchseeker 4,921 Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 Not really, unfortunately, the closest one to me is about a 40 minute drive. I usually only go there when I have to visit the DMV or UPS (which isn't a lot) since they're in the same lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Choco 1,199 Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 We go to H-Mart and some other asian stores too. But mostly H-Mart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alisonn 5,454 Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 Have you tried milkis before? If so, is it any good? I was really tempted to buy it, but the strawberry calpico was calling my name. Yeah. It tastes like milk and and soda.... It's quite nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ethereal 20,923 Posted June 21, 2015 Author Share Posted June 21, 2015 yeah like every single week i go to Ranch 99 and H-Mart at least once a week to buy groceries my family sometimes goes to Chinatown to buy roasted duck/bbq pork and cheap rice try samanco ice cream, it's my favorite omfg that looks so good! Must try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sakurahanabira 6,633 Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 All the time because I am Asian living in a predominately Asian area I usually get sweets like fruit/grass jelly juice/bottled thai tea and cookies/candy. Same with me. My family usually buys grocery from one of the local Korean supermarkets or 99 Ranch, though. Japanese supermarkets are way too pricey according to them, however Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouse 530 Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 Eh sumtiemz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stay Away 1,655 Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 Once a month I go to a Korean market that is 30 minutes from my house. I re-stock with kimchi, noodles and other ingredients for my meals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s4a 13,715 Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 No. There aren't that many (Only like 3 in the city and the next closest is in the Chicagoland area which is a 45 minute drive). I don't even think the ones here have much Korean or Japanese food at all. It's all Thai/Vietnamese/Chinese Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bananabrows 2,169 Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 yeah like every single week i go to Ranch 99 and H-Mart at least once a week to buy groceries my family sometimes goes to Chinatown to buy roasted duck/bbq pork and cheap rice try samanco ice cream, it's my favorite omfg ^yassss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeTaeyong 4,086 Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 No we used to go to the local Vietnamese mart but once we realized they sold live frogs we haven't been. Only go to h mart for plastics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAUCY 44,499 Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 our major supermarkets sell enough asian grocery items that I don't really have to. Although the actual asian stores are still better for things like lentil, curry powder and dried mushrooms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrazyAjumma 1,925 Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 The closest Asian market is an hour away so I only go there every couple of months for rice and veggies to make kimchi (I can't even get napa cabbage in my town), other stuff like soybean paste and seaweed snacks I buy from HMart online. I'm making an order right now actually, rainbow bingsu rice cake and red beans for when company comes over the 4th of July! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yay 482 Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 there's asian markets every where in the bay area Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imcoral 177 Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 Yes, mainly to buy their vegetables. Those shrimp chips though <3 Your badge arrangement is quite beautifur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*lesigh* 6,759 Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 No, because there aren't any Asian stores that are that close to me. But I might try one, I got $10 and tbh I don't feel like saving it until Christmas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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