Paik Produce is a long-standing vendor at Eastern Market, known for its extensive selection of fresh produce and other Asian items. The booth is particularly celebrated for its excellent Korean hot food and homemade drinks. Many customers highlight the exceptional quality of the prepared foods, calling the offerings tasty and a hidden gem. Specific favorites include the best shumai, flavorful BBQ pork and chicken skewers, spring rolls, japchae, and vegetable dumplings. The kimchi is noted for its distinctive, homemade taste. Service is consistently described as friendly, kind, sweet, helpful, and efficient, even during long lines. The owners are lovely, and the concept of combining fresh market goods with high-quality prepared foods is greatly appreciated. Some visitors note the convenience for grabbing last-minute items, though a few mention that pricing can be higher than expected and not always clearly marked. The location is on the south side of the market, near the bakery. Overall, it is a popular spot where customers are delighted by the flavors and plan to return.
Lovely owners. The wife said they have been there 20years. She makes some good BBQ Skewers and other Korean hot food and homemade drinks.
September 2025
Let me tell you… this place has the best shumai I’ve ever had! My mouth is watering just thinking about it. The ingredients were so fresh and flavorful! Additionally the pork skewer and spring rolls were to die for. The service was very friendly and kind I will definitely be back to this hidden gem! Thank you 🩵
July 2025
Amazing homemade kimchi and gimbap, and I love stopping by to pick up any Asian pantry goods I need!
