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Fresh International Market
505 S Neil St Suite 4-7, Champaign, IL 61820, United States
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Na
Review №1

They have a wide variety of great produce but the employees are incompetent, no one knows anything about what they carry/ inventory. Anytime you ask someone for help they say I don’t know or we don’t carry it but I end up finding it later. Or I call to see if they have something they say yes and when I get there they say they don’t carry it. Great store but needs more informed workers

Gr
Review №2

This place is amazing, ever wanted to get the same ingredients as the Chinese asian restaurant have? Then look no further this place has everything you can think of from live fish and crab and so much more. Very well maintained and clean.

As
Review №3

Love this place! I always end up getting way more than I planned on getting and it’s always worth it!

Sa
Review №4

An unbelievable assortment of high quality products and freshly prepared dumplings, cakes, and tarts. Really fun to experience such a huge variety of quality imported goods. Really neat!

Gi
Review №5

Felt a little out of place. So crowded from college students who are not friendly at all and with it so crowded nobody was wearing masks. Scared me a bit but love their selection and quality.

Ky
Review №6

Many asian food items to choose from. Candy noodles spices rice veggies fresh fish dumplings

St
Review №7

Great selection of international foods! All produce Ive gotten from here has always been fresh and well packed. Swing by here every couple weeks to restock up on noodles...

Review №8

I love this place. I am not Asian so I dont know some of the finer nuances of the products but this is where i come for all my staples.

Bo
Review №9

As the owner of this business, Im proud to serve your family the highest quality food we can possibly get at a very competitive price. We are the biggest International Food Store in this area with a huge selection of Produce, Fresh Meat, Live or Fresh Seafood, imported dry goods, Frozen Food, Juice and Sushi Bar, Cantonese Deli, Taiwanese Bakery and a food court in store as well. Besides food, we also carry Kitchenware, Japanese and Korean cosmetics and international shipping service. We are focus on the Freshness and Quality of the food. Customer server excellent as always!

L.
Review №10

Enjoyed purchasing large onion and garlic powder. Also, bok choy.

Je
Review №11

The best Asian in CU. Bonus: they have Asian Lays and KitKats!!!

Sa
Review №12

Very asian in all the best ways

Ke
Review №13

Amazing selection, clean store, and super helpful staff. Always a good choice to shop here!

ho
Review №14

They have nothing from local farmers. All they have is imported long distances andcausing a lot of global warming/climate problems

Bi
Review №15

They sell legit Chinese spices, but just dont get anything that you can get at Walmart here, its expensive

mi
Review №16

Weird shelf pricing. Had to drive all the way across town to return stuff. I should have checked my receipt.The kicker that is the four packs ($8.99/4) cost more per unit than the singles ($1.99 ea.). Manager apologized a bunch but didnt offer to give me it at the price they put under it. Although he did mention that sometimes the people doing the stocking screw things up.Ill go to the other store in town that has these tomorrow. There I can trust that the prices shown are the prices I would pay.Bonus: When I mentioned the price of a 4-pack is more per unit, the manager acted like I was wrong and named another product. I walked him to the shelf to prove I wasnt lying.

윤채
Review №17

I had to call them because they said they dont have a product I bought for delivery. I called them 4 times and they never received and intentionally declined my call for the last 2 times. So the delivery was made without my request

Ia
Review №18

Excellent experience everything I come here. The staff are always nice and helpful. And they have an excellent selection of food. If you love Ramen this is the place to go.

Na
Review №19

The quality of products are good and they have a huge collection of Asian foods and other items. However, everything is overpriced.

Ma
Review №20

Every Asian food product you need, plus good produce. Love getting my Boba supplies here.

Ma
Review №21

They have these small cup custard/flan but the egg flavor is TOO much, too heavy on the eggs. They also sell cooked duck but I found the container open-they need to seal that stuff, everything, professionally.

Al
Review №22

My lifesaver for living here during university. All the standard asian snacks and groceries and even fresh bakery goods, all at the quality I grew up with. Thank God this exists here!

An
Review №23

The market has a nice, large floorspace and calm environment. There is a large selection of Asian vegetables, meats, sauces, rice and noodles, and more. But also like most Asian markets, some vegetables may be pricey as they like to pre-trim the outsides layers.

CH
Review №24

Wish I could give them no stars at all. Putting a young lady on blast over a single orange taken during a pandemic. With all the people that are in a severed state right now. SHAME ON YOU FRESH MARKET!!!!

Ja
Review №25

This place offers a huge selection of Asian goods that might be hard to find elsewhere in a small town like Champaign. For what you get and the options, the prices are fair. The place is always clean. Staff is always nice. Love shopping here.

Aa
Review №26

Fresh International Market has a wide variety of groceries and produce to choose from. The selection tends to be more focused on Asian cuisine but within that realm the options abound. The store is clean and the staff is helpful. The availability of live fish that they will clean and fillet for you makes for a seafood dinner thats as fresh as you can get.

A
Review №27

I look forward to doing some weekend grocery shopping here this week. The produce is seriously just delicious!

Se
Review №28

Good shop, has almost all kinds of asian foods. Probably the biggest in town of its kind. Staff is always helpful and friendly, and theyll help you find things even if you arent exactly sure what youre looking for.

Ch
Review №29

Really nice market. Great selection.

Ja
Review №30

A bit pricy but always makes me happy to visit.

Sa
Review №31

Awesome selection of any and all things international! I particularly like this location because it is more spacious and clearly marked than some of the other international markets on town. I love the frozen fish balls that you can mix and match (I used them for hot pot)! Havent tried their buffet/take out food but it looks decent and very convenient.

Au
Review №32

Well stocked good selection of products

Ri
Review №33

All kinds of asian foods are there including KOREA TRADITIONAL FOOD KIMCHI!!!!!!!You can also get a different types of liquors.They also sell fish and meats too.

Ro
Review №34

They carry an entire line of Boars head products. From meats, cheeses to bacon and hotdogs. Need I say more??!! Favorite place to shop!

El
Review №35

The produce here is beautiful, fresh and always cool to just browse. I lovee this store! Got stocking stuffer treats for the kids, har gow dumping and everythjng else on my list!

li
Review №36

Good but expensive. I would only buy limited food that I cannot get elsewhere because of the price.

Ly
Review №37

A lot of Asian popular foods and snacks, which can save your life. Fast check out, easy parking, but close early

SA
Review №38

First time there! They have everything you could need to make a delicious authentic Asian dish! Do they sell sushi grade fish? I forgot to ask....

Kh
Review №39

Vegetable selection is good.Plenty of frozen items to choose from

Co
Review №40

Great little supermarket! Have a wide variety of everything you could possibly need!

Ha
Review №41

Good place for vegatables.

Xi
Review №42

There is a variety of oriental food. A little pricey. Sometimes check-out prices can be different from tag ones.

JP
Review №43

Great selection. My partner loves to cook his native cuisines, we drive 90miles to shop here. Its unfortunate that some of the employees give us ice for free to keep our groceries cold in the cooler but others refuse to give us any ice at all even when offered payment. So sometimes we can get what we want but other times not.

Ka
Review №44

Thought of purchasing sea food items and visited this grocery store. But I don’t feel like the fish is fresh. But all the grocery items looks good.

Tr
Review №45

Great selection and prices, can find a lot of things you wont find in other markets.

Lo
Review №46

Very clean with a very wide selection. For me this is going to be a frequent shopping destination. The produce seemed very high quality, there is fresh fish and a large selection of items you wont find anywhere else. Whether youre cooking a recipe that calls for some harder to find Eastern ingredients or you want to expand you pallet, or even looking for a taste from home this is the place to go. Highly recommended.

Mk
Review №47

Best place to buy Chinese snacks and foods. I shop here all the time and I love the wide selection of foods and the modern store decorations.

Ja
Review №48

An amazing store with a lot of variety in products and one of the only places I can go in town to get some stuff

Jo
Review №49

Best selection of Asian food in CU! This place is always really clean and well organized, the prices are a bit high but still my favorite Asian grocery.

Pr
Review №50

Wide variety of Asian foods, drinks, tofu snacks, and vegetables. They also have serving and cook ware. Has a Teamoji (bubble tea) inside the store too.

Ke
Review №51

Probably the largest Chinese/Korean/South Asian market in Urbana-Champaign. You can get most of the Asian groceries and variety here and no where else. Very fresh vegetables and seafood.

ti
Review №52

Everything is easy to find and the workers are very helpful

An
Review №53

Between here and Asian Supermarket on Prospect, I can buy everything I need to cook all the traditional Taiwanese cuisine recipes Ive picked up from my parents over the years. Prices are good overall. As an added bonus, I was able to find some nostalgic snacks from my childhood that previously I could only find in Taiwan!

So
Review №54

This store is the cleanest asian store Ive been around Champaign County. They dont have alot of Filipino items. They have fresh produce and great meat/seafood selection. I buy my pork belly, shrimp, and squid here. Their price is a bit higher than the other asian stores.

Ka
Review №55

Lots of good finds. The restaurant has great food and service. The deli has many food options as well. Not too expensive either. Very clean and all the workers are attentive and nice. There are also some miscellaneous items near the check out stands. These include some Asian beauty items, cooking utensils (chopsticks, basket steamers, tea sets, silverware sets, etc.), and lots of cute pens, stickers, pencil cases, and pencils!

Yo
Review №56

I am impressed. Clean. Organized. Great selection.

Дж
Review №57

Love this place and the options of food that they carry. Really reccomend for a variety of Korean and Chinese products! Note: there usually seems to be a lack of Japanese products but that may due to the pretty low number of Japanese international students on campus.

Ha
Review №58

Really like shopping here

Am
Review №59

This place is a wonderland of the rare and exotic comestible. Ive never seen the selection this place has. Their produce is fresh and diverse, and though I generally dont eat animals personally, their meat seems fresh and much of their seafood is still live, just waiting for your word on whether they live or die. They also have a dizzying array of prepared foods, though Korean seems to be the favored cuisine (lots of other nationalities represented also though). Finally, I always feel comfortable asking staff questions, as they are available, knowledgeable, and very articulate.

Ni
Review №60

We have shopped at all the Asian markets in Champaign-Urbana, and this is probably the best. Very clean, well organized, and has tons of options. They also carry some items that the other markets stopped carrying which was happy news.

Wi
Review №61

This store has a huge variety of Asian products that you probably wouldnt find at other markets around town. Your can find teas, plenty of rice brands, sauces, spices, and snacks. Lots of snacks. However, I go to other stores for a wider array of produce that I prefer, though this one has specialty items that are harder to come by, such as taro or unusual fruit.Also, be cautious of reusable plastic or ceramic containers here and stickers indicating possible carcinogens or harmful chemicals.

Ma
Review №62

Wow, I must admit I was shocked by my first visit. This place was huge! I was only looking for a few items, but the selection was amazing. I cant wait to go browse next time. So many options from Chinese and south Asia.

Na
Review №63

Sold us a box of 20pc child sized masks for $49.99. Receipt guarantees the ability to return merchandise with receipt within 7 days. Box is sealed and they refused to process the return. This is pandemic profiteering and I reported it to the local attorney generals office.

Ka
Review №64

Finally, after 20 years we have a grocery store in the neighborhood again. This is a primarily Asian grocery store with a wide variety of fresh vegetables at reasonable prices. I dont eat fish or meat, but they seem to have a great selection of seafood especially. Its conveniently located between several major streets, next to an excellent Chinese restaurant, and across the street from the public library, making it easy for a quick stop.

Ro
Review №65

Not the cheapest nor the most expensive Asian market but their selection is complete a and the clean, well-lit interior and smart layout make it an inviting place to food shop.

Jo
Review №66

I really like this store. Its huge, and there is a lot of variety. I was excited to see sushi offered.. but as I was standing in line I was examining it closer, and noticed that the sauce drizzled on top was dried and crusty, so it was obviously a day or more old. It still wont stop me from coming back when I need fish sauce, curry paste, and various rice noodles.

Je
Review №67

Excellent place to get all your Asian cooking essentials. They have all sorts of herbs/spices, frozen food, and produce for various cuisines including, but not limited to Japanese, Chinese, Korean, and Indian. The staff is also exceptional. If you are having trouble finding something, they can take you directly to its location. All the items. They sto k definitely brings me back to the snacks, drinks, and food I had growing up.

T
Review №68

Has a lot of selections of stuffs. It is cleaner than other places that I have been. Has a fresh meat and seafood areas that are rare for Asian market. Still limited in their produce but I think because its new. I love the food court as well.

Jo
Review №69

This is the best Asian market in town in term of selection and variety of different Asian ethnic foods. This place has all of things you would want from an Asian market, not the best I been to compared to Asian market in Chicago. But it’s deffinitely the most comprehensive in town, and the prices are decent, some things are a little pricier than what I am use to, but not overtly terrible. Good meat selection, even sliced meat for hot pot, decent variety of veggies and herbs, more mushroom types would be nice; overall I consider it a medium selection of Asian goods but way better than the other ones in town.

Ni
Review №70

Best asian market

Ni
Review №71

Clean and bright place.it is close to UIUC and convenient. Honestly,Price is a bit higher than other place but its is deserved for Its spots and services. They have a lot of delicious chips there.

Ja
Review №72

First, the selection is very good, and the presentation is fantastic. More importantly, the staff are very friendly and willing to help. As a white guy in an Asian grocery store, I had several staff ask me if they could help me find anything. One of the managers took me around, recommended several things, and generally answered any questions that I had.

Bh
Review №73

Its a great market for the Asians out there. From Indian to Thai, you get all spices and snacks and fresh produce. You can also get freshly cooked Asian food per pound. Pretty cheap and yummy! And, they have so many flavors of macarons and they are absolutely delicious!

Am
Review №74

Awesome place. Very sweet cashiers. Its got a little bit of everything from fresh produce, beverages, treats, candy/soda, fresh cut deli meats, and much more! Do please give it a visit ヽ(=^・ω・^=)丿

Da
Review №75

I felt like a kid in a candy store browsing through all of the unfamiliar brands of products that caught my interest. Having access to all these foreign snack foods is probably bad for my wallet and health, but its some of the most unique food Ive had in a while.

TI
Review №76

Various oriental foods, but some are not very fresh. I recommend you taste various drinks: soda, cider, juice and tea from China, Korea and Japan. By the way, its Cantonese BBQ rice seems not bad. One thing is very interesting in this supermarket, that the prices of some foods by dollars here is far higher than their price in China by Renminbi Yuan, and from which can we know how profitable this business it is.

Cl
Review №77

I like this place. Wide very of meat, seafood and spices.

Dy
Review №78

Awesome selection! Awesome staff! Love the ready to eat food here as well. Where else in town can you buy live tilapia and have them clean it for you?

Ni
Review №79

Amazing selection of various Asian food items. They have everything you could be looking for. Super nice service and the shelves are really well stocked.

Si
Review №80

Good prices fast checkout clean store

R
Review №81

I wish the food was as good as its service! Cool finds, lots of imported staples, but some of the produce looks suspect. Enjoyed exploring and the fun cashier, probably will go back if I cant find something at Am-Ko

Bu
Review №82

Wide variety of different flavors...even fresh seafood...laid back atmosphere...great location...

Mi
Review №83

Wish I knew what everything was. Was good experience tho.

Si
Review №84

Most of the products are way overpriced and they even do different pricing for different flavors of the same product just because some are more popular! Absolutely ridiculous!

Fa
Review №85

Friendly staff and a great selection.

Re
Review №86

This store is large, clean and easy to navigate. It has hard to find fresh meats and seafood as well as a a large selection of frozen food items. The only problem we had was that we couldnt locate a restroom. We will return often .

Sh
Review №87

Come here all the time, little bit of everything and a large stock. Large meat section with a butcher shop in the back for more custom cuts. Seasonal fish available, and a enormous produce section.

An
Review №88

This market has a huge selection of things to choose from. It’s well-organized, clean, and really fun to visit. They do carry some odd meat cuts for various recipes, but didn’t have what we needed for our ramen recipe. Besides that, really excellent market.

Ne
Review №89

Clean, large variety of food, and nice staff. The prices are a little high but fair for imported food. *I go once a week

Ma
Review №90

One of the best run Asian groceries in Illinois. Has better selection and cleanliness than the stores in Chicago Chinatown at times. This is closer to an H-mart

Pa
Review №91

This place is amazing! You can even get live fish for cooking!

Da
Review №92

I love this place

Da
Review №93

A bright, clean, well-maintained place to find nearly every ingredient from the Asian continent.

An
Review №94

Wonderful place to find the Korean or Chinese foods and kitchen things

ec
Review №95

They scanned one of my items multiple times which i told them and fixed. When I got home I checked the receipt again and they still scanned one item twice. You have to watch really carefully when they scan your stuff.

Az
Review №96

Mini market of our beloved hometown country—China

Jo
Review №97

Best Asian market in C/U!

Pr
Review №98

Fantastic store! Lots of variety and authentic fresh and packaged items. Special props for stocking several flavors of mochi ice cream and several types of hot oil.

Kr
Review №99

Selection is pretty good, but I found the prices arent really any cheaper. Also, I their bulgogi/hot pot meat is very poor quality. The meat is cut along the grain making it quite tough, and has large chunks of fat. Just ridiculous for the cost. They need to find a proper meat cutter.

Je
Review №100

Very large selection of some hard to find items. The majority is Korean items, but also other Asian grocery here too. I like it most out of the Asian stores in the area, kind of like a mini H-mart.

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  • Address:505 S Neil St Suite 4-7, Champaign, IL 61820, United States
  • Site:http://freshimarket.com/
  • Phone:+1 217-607-1665
Categories
  • Asian grocery store
  • Supermarket
Working hours
  • Monday:9AM–9PM
  • Tuesday:9AM–10PM
  • Wednesday:9AM–10PM
  • Thursday:9AM–9PM
  • Friday:9AM–9PM
  • Saturday:9AM–9PM
  • Sunday:9AM–9PM
Service options
  • Delivery:Yes
  • In-store shopping:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
Highlights
  • Great produce:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:Yes
Offerings
  • Organic products:Yes
  • Prepared foods:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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