“Every time I step in to Phan Thiet Oriental Market, I'm greeted by the warmest smiles and helpful staff. I'm not an expert when it comes to Asian cuisine, but the staff here always takes the time to guide me through the aisles, offering suggestions and sharing their culinary expertise. Their patience is commendable, and it makes my shopping experience stress-free. Now, let's talk about the products - outstanding quality, every single time. Whether it's the tender cuts of daily fresh meats, the crisp produce, or the extensive selection of Asian ingredients, I've never been disappointed. The variety of Asian snacks and sweets is a delightful bonus, and I find myself trying something new with each visit. Shopping at Phan Thiet Oriental Market is a guaranteed recipe for a happy day. The combination of helpful staff, top-notch products, and the thrill of discovering new flavors turns every trip into a mini-adventure. It's not just about groceries; it's about creating memorable meals and enjoying the journey. My heartfelt thanks to the entire Phan Thiet team for making my shopping experience so enjoyable!”
“Their hot food is authentic, delicious, with large portions and very reasonably priced. Small grocery store with lot of variety of middle eastern food.The owners are very kind. I will definitely be back. Don't miss out! You can get a healthy hot meal for less than the fast food joints around the corner!”
“This store is awesome we drive 45 mins to an hour to shop here. Employee's are very friendly and the food is always fresh. There are not that many great Vietnamese grocery stores in the suburbs. This store is better than the Golden Market. The store is always clean and relaxing.”
6AM - 9:30PM
550 E North Ave., Carol Stream
Grocery Stores
“4.5 stars for grocery store. 5 stars for cafe. Like any grocery store there are things you will pay more for there, and many things you will pay less there for. Their pricing on produce, deli and imports are very, very good. If you go there to shop for common brands (canned or in the freezer) expect to pay a little more. That said they have some very, very good imported items at a very good savings. One of my favorite brands of sun-dried tomatoes is Polli, an Italian brand, and it is difficult to find in other stores and online. At Caputo's it is around $5 for a 5+/- ounce jar. At most other stores it a a few dollars more. Seriously. And if you try to buy it on Amazon? It is over $20. No kidding! Their deli prices are very good, and they have some excellent brands to choose from. I especially like Boars Head meats and cheeses. They also have a very large bulk section for dried items. And I am a great fan of their olive bar. Their house brand of products (cheese, sauces, etc.) is very good. And their house mozzarella is particularly good. This particular location has a very good cafe. I tried their burger (usually I would have stuck to the Italian items), and I was truly shocked at how good it was. It was like traveling back to the 70's and getting a burger at a top-rated family diner. The burger was solid, very lightly seasoned, topped with excellent cedar cheese (not some artificial, plasticy stuff), with a solid bun (that does not disintegrate on contact), and came with lettuce, tomato and onion on the side. I am pretty sure the burger was 1/2 pound. I had to put on my own condiments, which was good. It was around $8 with tax, but it was huge, simple and delicious. At Caputo's in other locations I usually stick to things like their arancini, tamales, meatball sandwich, etc., but this was the first time I tried something like this. Personally I think it was far better than all the fast-food places in the area, definitely better than Five Guys, and I am hard-pressed to think of a better simple burger within 50 miles. The store is very clean and far more organized than most stores. If you live in the area, it is well-worth a visit.”
“Hello,The people that volunteer are so kind and NEVER make you feel bad for requesting help..I barely have any teeth left, do certain items are hard for me to eatCan I suggest something like that be added to the list you fill out when you arrive?I was given Italian bread and some sort of bread in a ball shape, lol. They turned hard in one day, do I wasn't able to eat it.There's might be others in the same position as me that are too embarrassed to mention it.I'm not complaining ar all. You are a life savor.”
“Yesterday I visited this store for the first time. I won’t say that there is a very large selection of goods, but everything you need and more can be purchased here and at a very good price. The assortment is good ?. There are no queues, as all ticket offices are open. There were many free spaces in the parking lot.”
“I was recently there with a friend yesterday. The staff is very kind and friendly. We loved the atmosphere!!! This was our second time we will definitely be back soon before summer ends.”
8:30AM - 8PM
330 S Schmale Rd, Carol Stream
Grocery Stores
“The recently added self checkout lanes have significantly reduced the time required to checkout. Happy to see the improvement. Store shelves still tend to be a bit on the sparse side.”
“Phan hiet Oriental Market has quickly become my go-to destination for sourcing fresh meat items. The variety and quality of their meats are unparalleled, and the prices are incredibly reasonable. What's even better is the friendly and attentive service provided by the staff. They always make me feel welcome and are eager to assist with any questions I have. With Tet holiday approaching, I was delighted to discover a wide range of festive products available, making it easy to prepare for the celebrations. I highly recommend this store to all meat lovers and Tet holiday enthusiasts!”
“Store has plenty of selection. Best grocery store with the freshest food around the area. Owner is a very nice lady. She provides fantastic ethnic groceries and a decent price.”
“Went to the store a couple days ago, the cashier was very nice and helpful; I believe her name was Katy. Bought some chips, she pointed out the bag was opened and I appreciated it.”
“Amazing business! My neighbor and I go there and whenever we are a dollar short of money they still let us get the item! Super kind, that’s a humble man right there”
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
321 S Schmale Rd, Carol Stream
Grocery Stores
Grocery Stores
Grocery Stores
Grocery Stores
Grocery Stores
Grocery Stores
Grocery Stores
Grocery Stores
Grocery Stores
Grocery Stores
Grocery Stores
Grocery Stores
Grocery Stores
Grocery Stores
“They make their own caramels and chocolate - the best I've ever tasted. I work down the street from them and if I bring back a box of their chocolates, they sure don't last very long. Great selection of "antique" candy that I can't find anywhere else.”