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Asian Market in San Rafael

4.4 (92) 5 Mary St, San Rafael, CA 94901, United States

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Asian grocery store
Grocery store

Location on the map

San Rafael, Marin County, California, US

Phone: +1 415-459-7133
Site: http://asianmarket-sanrafael.a-z...

Opening hours

Monday:9:30 AM–6 PM
Tuesday:9:30 AM–6 PM
Wednesday:9:30 AM–6 PM
Thursday:9:30 AM–6 PM
Friday:9:30 AM–6 PM
Saturday:9:30 AM–6 PM
Sunday:Closed

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Total reviews rating 4.4

92 Reviews for Asian Market 2024:

Review №1

2023-06-17 18:30:30

Such a cute store with all the Asian cooking essentials ranging from Thai, Korean, Vietnamese, Chinese and Japanese. They even have Asian food like egg custard tart, dim sum, bao, mango sticky rice and sesame balls. The woman who owns the shop is also super helpful and enthusiastic!

Review №2

2023-07-14 21:49:47

Best Asian grocery store in Marin. Super nice owners and good selection of items you cant find in surrounding area stores.

Review №3

2023-11-23 16:22:56

LOVE THIS PLACE!!!Such great products and the staff is supper friendly!

Review №4

2020-11-30 19:45:19

This place is a hidden gem! Friendliest super knowledgeable couple runs it and will help you find that impossible to get item you’ve been searching for. So many fun things to try, with delicious ready to go lunch and snack items made fresh daily.

Review №5

2023-07-24 00:05:54

Great selection of pantry, refrigerator and freezer items, and some produce. staff always helpful.

Review №6

2023-01-24 16:07:35

A reallllly excellent selection of asian groceries from all sorts of different countries and cuisines, not just east asia! also more hard to find produce and meats and really great prices. the owner and her husband have deep connections and experience in food service and have great ideas for recipes and such just off the top off their head-- super kind and personable people too! every wednesday I think they have prepared bento box style meals you can get up front too.

Review №7

2023-12-01 04:47:33

An Asian Food Market for Thai, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Filipino food ingredients since 80’s (?).You may call them to ask if they have a certain Asian vegetables available there since they carry some obscure fresh vegetables and many different Asian cooking sauces.Last visit, I noticed they still had Huy Fong Sriracha Hot sauce at $8 per a regular size bottle.The new owners who bought in 2020 are nice and hardworking.I often buy fresh (not frozen) egg noodles from this store (came from SF) for $3. It’s the only store that I am aware of stocking fresh egg noodles made in SF Chinatown

Review №8

2023-04-05 03:14:27

Nice store with variety of options. It’s not a huge market but still convenient and the only one I know of in Marin.

Review №9

2019-05-23 00:57:24

Our local go-to-Asian-Market. Expect greetings from the friendly family who owns this special place. They have a free parking lot, with a great location. This is a small store with a decent variety of fresh vegs, fruit, meat & fish, and what you need for kitchen staples with reasonable pricing. Were regulars for 2 yrs, and happy with this quaint market, and finding anything comparable isnt easy in Marin. :)

Review №10

2022-01-06 21:43:26

This place is next to Whole Foods. Small store with a quite large selection. I found things that I couldnt find at 99 Ranch which is 20 times larger. Fresh noodles, chilis, so many sauces and spices! If you dont see what you want, just ask they had almost everything on my list.

Review №11

2018-05-04 21:18:08

I love this place! This is a small family owned business with lots of variety and quality products. I can indulge in fresh yummy foods as well like, Ban Mi sandwich, fresh rice noodles, shrimp dim sum, & other lunch foods. I love their produce, sauces, and coconut rice cookies. The fresh roasted garlic peanuts are delicious!

Review №12

2021-09-16 18:10:39

Big rip off!! They charge $3.99 for some old stale pork buns. Save your money and take a drive to any Asian bakery in San Francisco where you can get a fresh pork bun for a dollar. Never again will I shop here, they should be ashamed of themselves

Review №13

2020-02-28 02:51:35

I really enjoy visiting the Asian Market on Mary Street in San Rafael, right across from Whole Foods. They always have whatever I need when I am cooking Asian specialties, like Singapore noodles. The owners are wonderful and helpful in guiding me to their stock, and the prices are very reasonable.

Review №14

2017-09-20 00:46:11

I shop here all the time. Having lived in South and Southeast Asia for 8 years, I can confirm that this little store has an unbelievably comprehensive selection of Asian condiments from every Asian cuisine imaginable. Stuff you wont find anywhere else. At least not north of the Golden Gate. And all at good prices.Theyve also got a good selection of Chinese herbal remedies, and a small but good quality produce & protein section.Get stuff here at 30% less than at nearby Whole Foods.

Review №15

2019-05-22 21:28:10

A convenient market for Asian foods. According to my Japanese wife, it has a good selection of Japanese food staples. There are other Asian countries foods, too. Its not as good or as extensive selection for fresh fish, meat, vegetables, or fruit as Nijiya Markets, but its on the Marin side of the bridges, the nearest Asian market to Sleepy Hollow. We filled the shopping cart and could use a Visa card. The proprietor was friendly and helpful, and offered advice to call in advance to order fresh sushi and meat.

Review №16

2022-02-19 23:17:18

Wonderful place to get all kinds of Asian foods and drinks that are hard to get. Highly recommend, especially if you get there early enough there is some fresh food delivered everyday!

Review №17

2021-11-30 05:21:15

Only decent Asian market in Marin County, although their prices are pricey; e.g., half gallon of Kikkoman Soy sauce was priced at $12.99 and Costco was $6.99. You be the judge!

Review №18

2021-06-01 18:42:05

Super nice owners. They take EBT food stamps. They have fresh food by the checkout, the veggie wraps are so good! Excellent supply of Indian food, spices, jars of curry.

Review №19

2021-05-12 19:03:50

Great small local business for finding Asian ingredients in Marin without trekking to SF or Richmond. Owners are kind and helpful, happy to order anything you need but cant find.

Review №20

2019-07-19 23:08:35

A great little Asian market, and my go-to spot in Marin. It may not have the scale of 99 Ranch, but they have a wide and reliable selection, particularly with sauces and noodles, both dried and fresh. There is always a good selection of prepared food at the register, including bao, zongzi, banh mi, sticky rice, and more. The owners are very friendly and helpful as well.

Review №21

2012-09-25 22:24:51

This market is AMAZING! They have everything you could possibly want for cooking asian-based cuisine. Clean and well organized with a very helpful staff. Plenty of parking made my quick trip for a green curry extravaganza a breeze! Will definitely shop their again.

Review №22

2022-12-17 08:24:15

It has all the basic items I need without having to go to the City. I wish the produce section had more of a variety of Asian veggies.

Review №23

2020-10-16 22:33:28

This market is an amazing resource to have available in the Marin community. Very knowledgeable and helpful. They carry a few select organic options that are nice to have access to. Recommended

Review №24

2017-03-22 16:02:22

Im actually pretty amazed that this place has so much stuff for how small it is. I was able to find most of what I needed for any of my Japanese recipes. The store owners were also very attentive and friendly. Ill definitely be coming here again.

Review №25

2019-02-09 17:17:47

Super helpful staff, always have fresh noodles dumplings, and sometimes specialty items at the front. It looks a little cluttered, but there is a method to the madness. They also have a fresh produce display where they have thai basil, chinese broccoli, bok choy, etc

Review №26

2020-05-14 18:20:59

Went in to get boba tapioca peals. One of the staff showed me exactly where to find it, and there were a couple different options I could choose from. Great selection, fair prices. Definitely will be back.

Review №27

2020-01-19 07:33:33

Not the best Asian market, but the only Asian market in Marin County.They have the basics for Chinese, Thai or Vietnamese food.Fresh bamboo and fresh tofu...the essentials.

Review №28

2017-12-28 17:21:59

Great store to Shop & It’s Definitely A More Pricey Asian Market, But They Have a Large Selection of Products You Can’t Find Anywhere Else! So it’s to be expected🤗The Owner is The Most Helpful & Kind Person Ever! Thank you👌🏼🎀😉🎐

Review №29

2021-06-17 21:29:31

The store is a little small, but has most of the basic Asian food supplies. We got mapu tofu sauce and laoganma there.

Review №30

2022-06-19 07:12:59

Super small business with lots of cool ideas 💡 you can find sauces from many Asian countries 😀 good 👍 for many different kinds of dishes.

Review №31

2018-12-07 19:46:01

Theives.I’ve stopped shopping at this market for a while now since I caught them putting my bill and extra $25 a couple of years ago. My husband still shops there on occasion. Today my husband caught them commiting the same thievery with him. The funny thing is that when you go back and discuss it with them they deny it flatly until you go over the math with them item by item. No apologies either. They’re definitely skimming their customers.If you insist on shopping with them I advise you to always check your bill item by item. Otherwise take a trip over to El Cerrito and shop at 99 Ranch where you’ll find better deals and much more variety.

Review №32

2022-01-15 22:40:03

Very nice and helpful people. It was a pleasure going. This was my first time there and first impressions make a big difference. I will definitely go back.

Review №33

2023-01-28 22:34:24

Great selection of hard to find Asian foods, beverages, and condiments.

Review №34

2018-03-04 03:54:14

For a small store it carries a significant variety of mostly Japanese n Thai raw ingredients and Chinese fresh backed goods. Sure it is a bit pricey but it is also local.

Review №35

2021-08-06 18:11:25

I LOVE going to this little store! They have every ingredient I ever wanted for cooking chinese or japanese dishes.

Review №36

2022-04-12 05:10:33

Incredible selection in a small space. Carries old standbys and stuff Ive never heard of. Friendly staff, too.

Review №37

2017-03-20 03:54:14

Love this place. Well stocked market for all your asian cooking needs and the owners and staff are super friendly. Get there early and they have fresh made noodles and Char Siu Bao

Review №38

2019-03-22 02:06:36

U wanna cook Asian....if this store doesnt have it it doesnt exist....couple own the store....man is very nice...his wife too but can be moody n not likeable...but the stuff they sell is always good...

Review №39

2018-03-11 16:46:30

Glad and Very Pleased lost for a moment without SuM excellent ingredients and spices all Werth Da Price My Asian Market away from Oakland Ca ChinaTown.... happiCamper

Review №40

2019-07-29 16:01:11

Good selection, decent prices. Honestly its one of the handful of Asian markets in the North Bay, which makes this place worth its weight in gold.

Review №41

2017-11-18 16:07:30

Totally agree with the comment that the prices are a bit high. They ARE the only game in town; I drive from Mill Valley to do my Asian grocery/produce shopping to avoid driving to SF where I grew up. But the prices in the San Francisco Asian groceries are on average 30% cheaper than Asian Market in San Rafael.

Review №42

2017-12-08 00:59:52

This is a little market overflowing with variety and authentic Asian products in the heart of Marin county. The owners will answer your questions and help you find what youre looking for.

Review №43

2021-10-05 21:26:28

The cutest and nicest owners. They are seriously the best! Hope they read the reviews and know how awesome they are!

Review №44

2018-10-14 00:44:49

Manager was very helpful and friendly. Good variety of asian food products from China, Korea, India, and more.

Review №45

2022-04-30 19:54:30

Great place to shop for so the easy and hard things you cant find in chains

Review №46

2020-09-01 22:37:34

Happy they have an Asian grocery food store in Marin. Not a great selection, but not bad.

Review №47

2016-07-27 11:56:33

The ONLY Asian products store in central Marin. Good selection and very helpful owners. Prices are decent.

Review №48

2019-11-03 20:59:35

Great store, everything you need. Not 5* because of the poor lobsters and other live animals :(

Review №49

2019-02-18 07:14:35

Nice to have a Asian market around were you can find specific items to finish of a oriental meal.

Review №50

2017-10-01 00:14:54

Very helpful staff, and I was able to find some items I couldnt find anywhere else in Marin.

Review №51

2015-08-03 23:31:12

They wont let you return the moldy food, I used to be there very often, never again.

Review №52

2018-07-10 15:40:51

Both owners are very knowledgeable about every single item they have in their store.

Review №53

2021-07-11 15:46:04

Friendly service and a good variety of asian products.

Review №54

2020-12-10 15:58:17

They have al sorts of Asian foods! And they are super friendly

Review №55

2021-07-28 18:26:47

Good selection in a small space. Very friendly and helpful staff

Review №56

2018-05-15 20:04:30

Very limited choices. Vegetables are old and dry. The owner, an Asian lady in her 40s I guess, is so serious and rude.

Review №57

2014-06-25 20:14:45

This dude knows what he is doing. Havent been in here once and not found what I needed, not to mention the owners are very friendly and helpful.

Review №58

2021-01-02 20:49:31

Great store.Very nice and Helpful Staff

Review №59

2019-10-19 20:34:50

Friendly owners. Selection of items is rather small, but it has the essentials for Chinese cooking.

Review №60

2018-12-05 15:14:13

Closed Sundays. Stock up on thai paste and chow mein noodles.

Review №61

2022-01-06 04:32:15

Always on time!

Review №62

2017-10-01 13:16:25

This place is small. Limited offering. High prices.

Review №63

2021-11-03 06:52:12

Small asian supermarket with good selection.

Review №64

2021-04-11 22:30:43

Small place but very usefull.

Review №65

2019-02-25 03:11:22

A good selection of goods. Be ready to pay cash.

Review №66

2020-11-24 01:50:29

A place one can count on for Chinese seasonings. Also a candy store

Review №67

2020-02-23 03:28:22

This is the only place to get your Asian food supplies!

Review №68

2021-09-14 16:59:31

I get all the food I miss from my childhood

Review №69

2018-02-13 02:33:31

Small market, good prices on basics.

Review №70

2017-08-06 00:40:09

Ethnic items but very expressive

Review №71

2018-10-29 23:58:25

The staff is very helpful and knowledgeable. I

Review №72

2018-07-28 19:01:58

Got what I needed but was much pricier than expected...

Review №73

2019-12-14 17:38:13

Lots of things you need and plenty of things you want.

Review №74

2019-01-09 13:28:23

Its a great local spot

Review №75

2020-01-01 02:54:40

Not a good selection and overpriced...

Review №76

2023-04-05 02:17:55

Good store

Review №77

2018-08-31 22:38:13

Very helpful and had what i needed

Review №78

2013-12-31 18:31:52

My new go place for my shoyu needs

Review №79

2021-04-16 17:05:51

Friendly and welcoming staff.

Review №80

2019-08-07 19:48:28

Has everything and inexpensive

Review №81

2017-03-14 22:08:20

GOOD.

Review №82

2021-04-04 19:23:01

Great Service.

Review №83

2019-03-02 00:09:48

Its a Hidden Gem

Review №84

2018-03-22 19:23:31

Yum yum

Review №85

2020-09-26 19:31:30

Great place

Review №86

2019-05-15 02:02:56

😘😘😘😘

Review №87

2023-05-01 01:42:42

Its a small blind but they sell everything related to Chinese food

Review №88

2019-08-18 15:03:38

There are some items that you would expect to find in an Asian grocery store. I wonder if the fresh system is particularly tough. Its hard to find because there are so many varieties in a small store, but if you ask, they will tell you right away. Also, it is inconvenient not to be able to pay with a card.

Review №89

2020-02-15 22:36:00

Its a small place but they have everything

Review №90

2018-04-24 23:43:33

The boss is very nice and takes good care of us.

Review №91

2017-06-14 14:48:21

You find very curious products

Review №92

2019-10-07 04:40:37

My kind