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December 2023 by Mike W.
This is a case where I really should break it down into the good, the bad, and the proverbial ugly. The good: The owners are the sweetest people--it's a true mom and pop operation and they're just too nice. Also, she makes homemade kimchi and some other mitbanchan which are for sale in a fridge by the cash register--and it's excellent kimchi. Honestly, this is all I come here for, really. The bad: The rest of the store is inferior in terms of variety and quality of products overall compared to New World over on Beach. Check the dates on stuff: some things seemingly have been here since the Joseson Dynasty. The ugly: This store is in a really sketchy strip mall. How sketchy? There's a hella sketchy strip club on one side and a store selling outfits for strippers on the other. Nothing against strippers, but you know, it's just a place that doesn't attract always the best of people to the parking lot. And the building is in rather poor repair, too. However, Soriya Food Market is next to this strip mall and while it also looks super-sketch, it's a lovely Cambodian market and you're going to find fruits and meat items there you just don't find elsewhere. Honestly, I just come here for the kimchi and mitbanchan and because the owners are so nice. I will also get a large bag of rice when here to give them a little more business and their rice is always fine. I am serious about checking dates on other products here though--not being mean, it's just the situation it seems.
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August 2023 by Jennifer Sosa
Good food
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August 2023 by Sun Lee
It was messy
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July 2023 by D.
A nice variety and selection. Kids love the banana milk.
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May 2023 by John Johnson
It was alright but nothing special!
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December 2022 by Smriti k.
Customer service was excellent, however, the cleanliness of the store was abhorrent. Frozen meat and packaged items were time and temperature abused. Also, there were uncovered cooked foods in the open air and fridge.
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November 2022 by D W
Filthy. Smells terrible. And the old man at checkout was rude, impatient, and ornery. He was discourteous to my 91 year old mom. And to make matters worse, it’s in an unsafe neighborhood. We will never come here again.
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September 2022 by Victoria Akers
Tons of options and ingredients. Will definitely be back. The owner is very nice and the service is always great!
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September 2022 by Leonard Khoo
Nice Korean mart, not the best area however good selection..
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August 2022 by Peggy Bynes
This store has everything and anything Korean you want & need; from frozen fixed dishes to already made different types of kimchi! They have items I had been looking for, for a long time. If you watch the Asian lady eat on FB, they have all that stuff.
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June 2022 by L Han
I know I come from a place where you can get Korean groceries nearly everywhere and this place is one of only two in Jax area, but man you’ve got to be kidding. First of all, watch out for groceries that have “oriental” in their names. It’s inappropriately used and outdated so as the way these places are being run: outdated and old-fashioned as it’s still in the 90s when these Asian people just run stores the way they want to run, dirty and whatever way to make money. I understand the logistical transportation mark up you have to up charge but this place went to far overcharging 30-40% mark up of cost when it is so run down. When I walked up to the door, I wasn’t sure if it was open for business because it’s simply so dirty from outside. Outdated stickers of windows faded, no push pull sign, and the smell that was just foul. The store smelled like really old Korean food mixed with mold, it looks like place does not get cleaned. Things were stacked in a way you doubt how long the items have been in display. The meats in the freezers were dirty and ice had started to crystallize selling for almost $30. The worst part is, in one of the isles there is a table where the workers just sit and chill, have newspapers and other household items laying around; you can’t tell if this is a place of business or just a neighborly hang out spot. Don’t be greedy and tidy up the place, do some renovation then the customers won’t feel too bad about paying your high mark ups. I’m giving another star because they greeted. The items might still be good but store is so horrible it actually degrade all items in the store. Check expirations.
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June 2022 by matthew bilbrey
The best! Has everything you need and the people are so nice! Will definitely be a returning customer!
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March 2022 by Gabor Seres
Good service ?Not very clean or organized ?
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March 2022 by S Kang
Best service and kimchi in town♡
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February 2022 by Chels B
No kimchi. Poor customer service. Was referred to “the big store” without any other info.
