I’ve used to go to Asian market all the times for Asian vegetables and foods. Last week, I stopped by and bought some round eye of beef to cook pho and I asked a butcher there to help slicing the meat. I was happy with everything until I noticed the man handled my meat with his bare hands (no latex gloves as he should). Now I don’t know what is the FDA requirement for food handling at grocery market but this really turns me off. I hope the store manager should take notice and correct this problem right away as it will scare off other customers.
My family went to the grocery store and bought some delicious food. I am so glad to learn that my mother brought delicious food with her. They also said that it was very good to shop at the grocery store because, unlike the other grocery store, it was not busy. I would like to revisit this wonderful grocery store.
I sent my husband to buy a box of moon cakes here. When he returned he told me at checkout, the cashier opened the sealed box and proceeded to say no returns.Very unprofessional. How am I supposed to gift an open box of moon cakes?! Never will shop here again
Vietnamese supermarket located in a predominantly Vietnamese neighborhood, so you are guaranteed to find lots of Vietnamese produce and products here.Dont forget there is also a Cantonese BBQ place right next door if you dont feel like cooking and want to add to your dinner table with some tasty BBQ meats.
I went to the shop to buy some groceries at home. I saw how neat, organize, and clean their areas were. No wonder that it’s easy and quick for me to get the groceries that I needed. The salesladies were also accommodating with my queries, and it made me feel so comfortable asking them. Hopefully, this grocery shop could grow even more in this business. Thanks a lot!
A great Asian supermarket with fresh products. I love crab and lobster they sell.
I roll up and bam! A lady playing some sweet violin out in front. Then there was a wine tasting inside. I went to buy cat litter and walked out with a bottle of wine, pork rinds, salami, white wheels, and cat litter. So if you cant tell i like this place.
Great selection of produce and asian products.Try the BBQ place next door!
The Women number one
Long line. But great vegetables
Still same place as it was 20 years ago. I remember coming here as a little kid with my parents all the time, getting really big bags of rice and fresh meat from the counter. It brings a lot of nostalgic feelings when I pass by the place. But this place was pretty cool and still is.
The staff is hard to communicate to if you cant speak their language. Finding ingredients on your own is pretty easy like most grocery stores but this one has very small isles so you will be bumping into people or waiting your turn to get around. I only go to this market because its close. also the parking lot will give you a lot of trouble as it shares with many other stores in the plaza.
I like this place. Its a bit messy and not always clean, plus it often gets very crowded, but everything they have is fairly priced compared to the usually big supermarket chains in town. Their fruits and vegetables are fresh and often less than half price compared to what Safeway and others would charge. They also have a massive fresh fish and meat counter and you can get some great chicken wings or steak for a very fair price. Again - I dont mind that its a bit messy here at times since I always find what I need.
This place gave me very, very bad impression,especially those workers who speak the language in Vietnamese are terrible,no manner, not really well trained. Another thing is the price on most vegetables items are lightly higher, even at pork & beef section, prices are much more higher than Đại Thành market. I believe Đại Thanh market will be my only one Best place for my groceries to shop.
I like this place because I love it.
They had what I needed . so I was very happy. Nice people working there too.
One of the flagship Asian markets in the Bay Area. Huge variety of items. Parking is almost always impossible. Lion is losing its status to a growing number of other Asian markets like Marina and soon Lee’s ( of Lee’s sandwich fame) supermarket. Markets that are cleaner, wider aisles and better displayed products.
This review is about Michael in customer service. When you open the book on customer service, there must be a picture of this guy. Why? Because he listens, I mean really listens, and he recognizes the investment a customers making in the store....and then he figures out a solution to your problem. I left with a positive feeling about the store, rather than focused on the issue that brought me to him in the first place.Promote this guy, oh, but then I wont be able to see him when I come into the store!
I love to cook. Most of the stuff sold here is either expensive or unobtainable in Santa Cruz. So this place, despite its slightly... unpolished east Asian vibe (ie products sold out of the box they came in, cramped lines, and very little help in the store,) I still love it. It kind of reminds me of living in Thailand.Used to come here with my ex. My dad brought me back and he was slightly disappointed. He said it wasnt as good as it used to be. I am think he built it up in his head. Though I can see liking it less than I do. I can even see its crazy selection being a bit overwhelming... Who knows.
Generic Asian supermarket, good deals on produce and meats. Grandmas are aggressive in produce and at the fish/meat counter, be prepared to be cut in line. Its a granny... cant do much about it except laugh....okay granny I know your days are limited, I get it.
Always fairly busy which means some items may be scarce or sold out, so get there earlier in the day. Seems not as clean as some other local markets. A bit cramped at times, especially when its busy but the location is convenient and generally plenty of parking. Prices are more reasonable. Hanging meat shop next door thats usually busy but Ive never tried it.
Fresh fish is a good option here. Different chinese flavored noodles can aslo be the reason for shopping here
I think this is an okay grocery store. They have good deals on items depending on the day. Make sure to check that you are purchasing stuff in good condition. If you buy a case of mangoes and get to your car and realize one of them is rotten they probably wont take it back. Definitely a tough return. Them Mangoes were cheap though...
Nowadays everything is very expensive
I like the way when they clean the fish...very quick.....
This market is near to my Appt. If you like Asian foods and people. You can go there. I dont like this much because of bad smell, high prices and low quality of products.
Place smelled. It was dirty. And the customer service in english and Vietnamese was terrible. This store simply shows and proves how little they love customers. This place is not worth spending a single penny in!
I like that you can pick up certain things here. Like rice wine and specific products for Asian cuisines. I havent found the place usable for necessity but have taken a look.
Good to food shop
Workingmans groceries and such... under fairly good control of stock. Finding parking is difficult at most times. Also the mundane things are completed in timely manner.
Good service. Found fish. Got it fried. Picked up a few more things.
Wide selection of groceries from East and Southeast Asia. The meat market also has a wide variety of cuts commonly used in Asian cuisine.The fish market smells like the usual fish market so I usually avoid it.
Has chinese, korean, Filipino, foods, fresh fish and vegetables. Prices are lower and quality better. Minus, need to keep the store cleaner and parking lot.
Your typical asian market that has most grocery items associated with the culture but the place is in need of a heavy remodel job. Place is filthy and lacking organization when compared to standard american grocery stores.
Much better than itwas a few months ago!
Huge selection of Asian food supplies. I got sliced bamboo shoots, black soy sauce, and dried black fungus. Guess what Im making tonight.
Seafood is fresh. The rest not so Much. There is musty smell of preserved stuff
One of the very few places were you can find longan and rambuten fruit
Awesome place for Asian food and plenty of sea food choices. Live fish, crabs, oysters, clams, and fresh meat too. Dont expect great service.
It was amazing. My family often comes here when we take a trip to San Jose. And the fish, so delicious and crunchy!
Nice large Asian grocery with a good selection of products from across Asia. Clean and well stocked including a large fresh fish area.
Little run down but great prices & wide variety of fish options in their seafood department, overall good options if searching for Asian fixings
In general, the constellation of bad mannerism is unexpected; specifically, staffs are unprofessional and unhelpful. Addiontally, the denied of access to my service dog is a whole new level of animal and human cruelty, and extremely incomprehensible.It is important to note that this would have been a ZERO STAR REVIEW had it been an option.
People driving so crazy in parking lot recommend go some where else.🙂🙂🙂
Decent Lions supermarket. Not the cleanest shelves but decent set up.
This grocery store has a very large assortment of asian groceries, seafood, meat and household items. However, out of all of the Lion grocery store chains this is the filthiest! I make sure I use a hand sanitizer before I get in my car.
I order their manga tango, its delicious, I like their creamer, very rich and creamy.
I love shopping in non traditional American supermarkets for their different and variety foods.
I wonder if they can do something about the smell of fish in the atmosphere.
This market is always crowded whenever I go here. Price is higher than some Asian markets but they have good selection of different products
Not bad as far as Chinese markets go.
The prices are reasonable of seafood and vegetables .
Many good foods big companies dont offer.Instant soups,c cookies,and various gelatins and snacks.
Good place to get your Asian groceries
Been shopping here for 15 years. Great deals on frozen shrimp!
Very good selection of Asian products and fresh seafood
Love the variety and diversity of Asian food selection
Bad customer service of refunding.They just say no and then hang up the line.
Is a asian grocery store. Most items are good price.
Lots of Asian products that you can find with decent price. Free fish frying is always nice.
Good selection of products. It can get a bit crowded so go early when it opens.
Love it.
I buy my soymilk drinks from here
I liked the variety of food however, the service was average.
It is not very clean Asian Super market and the service is not very helpful and not friendly neither. Not to go to this place again. It is not the only Asian market in the area neither.
Food looked good just weird how everyone stares at you
Fyi they dont even have lions
Good service good place for food
Lots of parking
They often mis-advertise their products causing confusion especially to the older folk who dont understand any of the asian languages and are extremely rude.
They have good sea food..
A little dirty good for Asian groceries
Lots of fresh veggies and Asian ingredients.
I like coming to this store for all phó ingredients.
Love this place and the food places that surround it
All good, clean and quality meats
Lion Supermarket has imported items from Japan including frozen foods, snacks, noodles, canned goods, tea packets, coffee packages and many more!
Your typical Asian grocery store there is nothing really special about this. Parking can be a pain on the weekends.
Beware when you ordering fry fish. They fry raw and cook fish together at the same time . Food poisoning waiting to happen
Good place to get vit food
It have many Asian products that make by Vietnamese and Chinese. However, there is a minus for the see food area.
Beautiful architecture, santuary place
This place is dirty and there watch you like if you are a thief
This place smells like pork anus and Curry. Horrible Asian area of town. Unfriendly cashiers Everytime. 5.00 minimum purchase on all cards too.
Very dirty
A bit too dirty for me but have better prices than most asian stores.
Its kind of dirty. the produce area is kind of messy.
Not a very clean market, typical Asian type market. Selection varies.
Messy. A little filthy. But its got all the Asian goods!
My parents, Uncle Phuc’s friends and I went to the Lion Supermarket two days ago!
Great place to shop for meat
Credit card use has a $5 minimum limit.
I go here a lot for asian recipes and snacks
I go here to shop for groceries here every time!
Very good food
Dirty and terrible smell!
What do you expect more fromthe supermarket?
Can buy lots of stuff from China.Even the rare ones in China currently