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Asia Oriental Market
2408 Meridian St, Bellingham, WA 98225, United States
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Gr
Review №1

Large variety of unique imported snacks at good prices. Friendly and helpful staff (the owners)

Ta
Review №2

I Love this place :) They always have my favorite type of mochi and other merch that if I cant find anywhere else they have it. Furukake is my go to for steam rice Wednesday they have so many different flavors really hot/spicey to full umami flavor yaaaaas. speaking of steam i need to get me some bamboo steamers for manapua Mondays Hawaii thing. Anywho, go support your local Asian mom and pop store AOM is my go to for over 11 years.

wi
Review №3

Lovely little store. A wide variety of products despite how small their space is. The couple that owns it are very friendly and will give you suggestions if you ask them. My favorites are the Taiwanese instant flat noodles and the pandan coconut milk pudding.

Ha
Review №4

Really over priced and the staff dont wear masks, they seem to think only the cashier ( who also keeps taking their mask off when not helping anyone ) needs to wear a mask. Unfortunately one of the only places to get things you cannot find at say Fred Meyers or such. They also force you to buy noodles 1 pack at a time only, I asked a worker how much a full pack costs and got shouted at that they only sell in single packs and to go grab a single one.

Re
Review №5

Used to come here all the time. Not as much variety anymore, and the owners arent the warmest but they have your necessary staples.

S
Review №6

This place is small, but it has so many items. This is my fave Asian market in Bellingham! The ingredients and products are fresh and not expired. I recommend this market over other Asian markets in the city.

Ha
Review №7

Very nice store!! Great selection!! The couple working there is very nice! It is a bit small but its ok. You just have to be mindful of others so you dont block the isles. Will come again!!!

Te
Review №8

What a wonderful Asian market! I had a great experience there, the two ppl tht work there were rly friendly and helpful, and the store has a rly large variety of things, Like they rly hav EVERYTHING !! I got everything tht I needed plus sum new snacks to try out. I tried this one snack tht I absolutely love now, it’s the oishi prawn crackers spicy flavor, sooo good! And I tried a new flavor of pocky, the milk and honey, it is rly good also, and their canned bubble tea and Thai tea was soo good

Lu
Review №9

Always a great place to pick up those ingredients you cant find at Freddies, or some tasty snacks. Family who owns it is very nice. Fantastic selection. I do wish they carried Yeos soymilk, maybe someday 😅

Da
Review №10

Everything you could possibly need for Asian cooking and food preparation with the exception of fresh fish and meat. Fabulous, extensive, selection of sauces, noodles, condiments, soups, curries, sweets and produce. Thai, Vietnamese, Japanese, Korean and more. The best, fresh tofu in Bellingham! Owners are friendly and helpful! A neighborhood market of world tastes!

Lu
Review №11

Love this place, always good for those ingredients you cant find at the american grocery stores. Great selection of snacks and instant ramen, as well. Family who runs it is very kind and knowledgeable.

Do
Review №12

A small store but filled with an amazing variety of Asian food products that are not available in other Bellingham stores. Always get their fresh white hau fun noodles when theyre in!

Jo
Review №13

Best Asian market in bellingham. That being said this place is pretty disorganized and cramped. The owners are pretty cool though

Mi
Review №14

Huge selection and amazing products to choose from. Definitely my favorite Asian store outside of Vancouver or Seattle. Staff is helpful and they have fresh ingredients in the back for Pho and stir frying.

Ba
Review №15

Best Asian market in town. They have everything. Friendly staff too.

Cr
Review №16

Great selection. You can find whatever you need to create an amazing dinner. Love this place.

Ju
Review №17

No longer accepts E.BT. .. this is real bad time to stop accepting ebt

Ni
Review №18

Best store in town. Youll find every rare item for lots of far east and south east Asian cuisine. Snacks from my childhood I thought Id only find in Seattle as well!

Ch
Review №19

Love the set up! A great variety of neat products. I will be shopping here regularly

La
Review №20

Best asian market in town. Tons of selection. Very tight aisles. Family owned.

Wa
Review №21

We LOVE THIS PLACE! And the owners are super nice and helpful. I tried the Asian Market further up Meridian (by jiffy lube) and it was no good in comparison (terrible fake ube roles with mystery purple paste but literally no ube in it, no variety of ramen...). This one has a much bigger variety of noodles and treats. Great ube rolls if you come on the right day when theyre delivered, ube ice cream, halo halo ice cream, thai tea ice cream, melona bars, almond cookies, green tea kit kat, green tea hello panda, jin ramen (the best one), green curry ramen, tikka masala sauce (tons of other sauces), thai tea, boba, every kind of mochi (mango is my favorite), they have a whole isle of different kinds of noodles, etc. etc. etc...

Ma
Review №22

Loved this store. Has a large variety of products available and helps support a local family instead of a large chain when I buy my groceries.

Vi
Review №23

Great selection of ingredients all across Asia. Vietnamese owners who are very kind and will help when asked. The small bags of different herbs make this a great place to stop by for a single meals plan.

bu
Review №24

Stumbled upon this place. Great find for rare snacks. Competitive prices for coconut milk and fresh produce. Will be returning!

Ch
Review №25

This store is blessed with the most caring and knowledgeable shop owners I have ever come across. They know exactly what their store has or does not have and exactly where EVERYTHING is !! One time I came in looking for something that I know they carry, but I could not find it in its usual place. I asked the owner and he went out back to the supply van to retrieve it. They just had been too busy to do shelf replenishment - they know exactly where Everything is, including the supply van. Where could you find such amazing shop owners? Their selection is more South East Asian than Far East Asian, and they have stuff that you could not even find in Seattle, Vancouver, or San Francisco, including some amazingly good Vietnamese instant noodle brands (recommend you try sth called Oh Ricey)

Sh
Review №26

Theres a truly bodega style store with many different ingredients and items from Asia and south east Asia. Got some nori, Angelo Pietros sauces, green tea mochi ice cream, pickled ginger, and lychee Calpico. There were many types of ramen and noodles for all occasions. We were looking for a wok but only found the utensils for it.

Da
Review №27

Best local spot for all our cooking needs! Lovely people and a ton of vegan products!

Ro
Review №28

The staff was so helpful. My Granddaughter and I were trying a complete new dish and they helped us find everything. But it was not just us they were so helpful to.

Du
Review №29

Charming little shop with great imported items and friendly employees

LE
Review №30

The staff here are very nice. They have a lot of ingredients for Thai food.

Da
Review №31

Love this shop. Owner is super helpful and full of great ideas.

Lu
Review №32

I dont know what I would do without this place, I love it. They have a LOT of variety packed into their small space, from vegetables to frozen foods to kitchenware, and I can usually find what I need or something close! Be polite and friendly, the auntie and uncle are helpful when you cant find something. (:

bo
Review №33

Please support this business, I needed nori, bulgogi marinade and she immediately helped me out. They have a lot of great stuff and we need more asian markets out here.

Ch
Review №34

Great place been going since I was a kid

Cl
Review №35

Great selection. We were able to find some of our favorite things we havent seen since we had lived in japan.

Ch
Review №36

Always have new items to try, have all the necessary ingredients for Chinese, Japanese, Philippine, Thailand, Vietnam, and other Asia countries. Always happy with their products. Nice family owned business.

Co
Review №37

Fantastic little store that has everything you could ever need to make your own asian dish. I have little to no skills making asian dishes, but my stuff consistently comes out as good, if not better than some of the restaurants in town. The owners are very helpful dont be afraid to ask for help!

No
Review №38

After 5 years or so of coming here it’s always been a pleasure to shop here. Mostly come in for the drinks in the back fridges but always grab something to make because it’s all so good. Check it out even if you don’t cook a lot, good/easy stuff too

An
Review №39

The best place in the area to buy you asian goods. Friendly vibes as well.

He
Review №40

Was able to find assortment of Asian goods

Da
Review №41

Their snaps are really good and their drinks to I would highly recommend

Hu
Review №42

Very helpful in finding everything I need, also their knife selection is my go to!

ry
Review №43

Love this place, but they need a bigger location. Maybe now that so many businesses have failed because of these asinine covid-19 forced closers there will be lots of cheap commercial locations to snap up.

Je
Review №44

Great selection and very helpful staff. They had everything I needed.

Ja
Review №45

Ive been shopping at this excellent market since it opened many years ago. Great owners and selection packed into a small place. And dont hesitate to ask questions or for recommendations when planning a specific dish.

Co
Review №46

Small but friendly Asian market for all your favorite Asian cooking ingredients you cant find in regular grocery stores.

Mi
Review №47

They have everything you need, and very friendly and helpful, I have been going many years.

Em
Review №48

Very nice little Asian market. The woman working was very nice making sure everyone was finding everything. Impressive selection of noodles, including instant ramen from many regions. Im glad this place this exists, you wont have to travel to Seattle or Vancouver for Asian goods.

co
Review №49

Best stuff ever

Dy
Review №50

I went in with a list, found a couple things on my own, then asked for help. The lady was so helpful and kind. And then asked if I needed peanut sauce...I had those ingredients on a whole different list I had forgotten about. She helped me find all my ingredients for that too. Was very pleased with the politeness and helpfulness.

Su
Review №51

This store has everything you need to create excellent food at home. Very wonderful place

Pr
Review №52

Love Asia Oriental market. They have an amazing selection of ramen for reasonable prices. Also a fantastic selection of seasonings and sauces.

Yo
Review №53

One of my favouriye places in Bellingham. Wonderful selection of spices, vegetables, noodles, and snacks. Fresh herbs and limes cost a fraction of the price at the supermarket down the street. And the owners are always kind and helpful. Great all around grocery, and for many products surely the only source in town!

NW
Review №54

I am an avid Asian food fan and make a wide array of cuisines on a weekly basis—Thai, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, you name it. This store has pretty much everything an authentic recipe calls for: spices, noodles, sauces, preserved and fresh vegetables, kitchen supplies, and on and on. Bellingham has barely palatable Asian restaurants—I’m always disappointed so I make all of my own AMAZING food, and this place makes it easy!! I love walking the aisles, such a unique assortment of items to look at! The owners are very nice and helpful, and make it easy for you to find what you need if you get overwhelmed with the selections. If this store ever closes, I would be absolutely devastated. Thank you Asian Market!!

Ka
Review №55

Amazing place and fantastic ppl working there. If I cant find something they are always happy to help.

St
Review №56

This is a neighborhood market of all things Asian and a valuable little jewel. It is crammed with items for Asian cuisine and even vegetables and fruit. The prices are very reasonable and it is a fun place to shop and explore their stock. Recommend a visit.

Ri
Review №57

Great local grocery!! They have fun and unusual products, perfect for that unique Asian recipe. Very friendly and helpful. Theyve even special ordered things for us. Just walking in you feel like youre in a different country. Love it!

Ka
Review №58

Love this place (glad I Dont have to do the inventory ). Its just so interesting to see all the products that they bring in... Trying to get specific things can be challenging, but the proprietor is Great! I love Asian food and this is the place to get advice and hard to locate ingredients. Ive had some very interesting experiences when getting a little bit too brave ( ? ) with my purchases,try it...

Na
Review №59

Got to love this place! I shop there every week. The tofu is the best, the Japanese Kit Kats are always fun, and the salad dressings are divine. The owners are great people.If you dont shop here regularly, check it out.

An
Review №60

Has anything you really need for asian cooking. Havent found a place like this in Bellingham yet! My only thing is that it is very small and heavily packed with stuff and not much walking room. As a Vietnamese man though I am glad I can finally find the Ingredient to make Pho!

Ja
Review №61

Love going here and supporting a local business. Wide selection of products you cant find elsewhere. Owners are helpful and very nice!

Br
Review №62

Great prices, friendly staff, diverse selection.

T
Review №63

Got to love this place. If they dont have it they c an get it. This couple is fabulous. I have shopped here for 27 years and 99% of the time they have everything I need to prepare fine Asian inspired meals. Small shop but packed with options.

Jo
Review №64

Great market! They have everything you need and they are super helpful.

Kr
Review №65

Love this place. Lady very helpful with how to use various products.

Da
Review №66

Love this densely packed family owned local store. I dont know how, but they always know exactly where an item is when I cant find it, and theyve never not had something I was looking for. Friendly, helpful and generous proprietors.

Da
Review №67

The best in the city if you are looking they have it or know where to get it when it comes to Asian cuisine.

Rh
Review №68

So many selections, I found the unique flavored Kitkats Ive been wanting for years now! What a neat little shop.

Ph
Review №69

The absolutely quintessential Asian market. Everything you need to make authentic Asian dishes and friendly and helpful staff (who are also the owners, I believe).

Ch
Review №70

Great market to find a lot of items that you cant find in your general stores, and for a lot cheaper too.

Ba
Review №71

Great selection of pantry items and a good selection of basic frozen staples and snacks. Produce selection rotates but dependable for some basics and some less common items. Occasionally have fresh pastry treats, which are amazing. Good selection of spices, and in small amounts that are convenient.Staff are super friendly and helpful. Small selection of kitchen utensils and dishes.Fresh noodles and pickles found in refrigerated section, along with some herbs, mushrooms, tofus, kimchi, and sometimes quail eggs.Also, they have lots of snack items and an aisle of instant noodles too, and cookies and crackers.

th
Review №72

I love the Asia market! I have been shopping here for years. The staff are very kind and helpful. I really recommend

Er
Review №73

I love this store! They have things I cant find anywhere else! The people who own it a so nice!

Ye
Review №74

For how small this place is, I can almost always find everything Im looking for. Today I wasnt expecting them to have the pho bouillon cubes I like using when Im being lazy, but they even had the brand I like. Its a fun and quick shopping experience every time.

ke
Review №75

Great family owned business! Please support small businesses

Ka
Review №76

I drive all the way from Oak Harbor because this place is that good. It’s a small store but I promise they have what you are looking for!

Da
Review №77

Great little shop. Seems small, but I assure you they probably have anything and everything you need. Absolutely no complaints.

Se
Review №78

Know what you need.

Da
Review №79

Everything you will ever need and more! Best prices and selection!

Jo
Review №80

Great selection

An
Review №81

Asia Oriental Market is a wonderful establishment. A small family owned and operated business in the heart of Bellingham Fountain District. Ive been shopping there for over 25 years and they have never let me down. Everything you could possibly need and more. I highly recommend checking this place out.

Br
Review №82

Great selection of oriental imported goods. Come here for spices, seasonings and sauces!

Mi
Review №83

I love this place and the couple that run it are always interested in what you are making and how they can help. Have not been stumped yet when looking for that one ingredient.

Br
Review №84

He has everything in this store. You will be doing a foot shuffle. It is small but, I always find what I need.

Sa
Review №85

Weird mix of all sorts of Asian sauces, ingredients, vegetables, and treats.they have amazing deals on cooking items and and all sorts of practical items. Not such great prices on imported items like candies and snack foods.

Am
Review №86

The sweetest old couple owns this place. They have a great selection of dry and frozen foods. My one complaint is that prices can be hard to find on some items, and when you get to the register they seem to just eyeball your basket and throw out a price for everything. I havent been able to tell if thats a good deal for me or a bad deal....

St
Review №87

Awesome selection of stuff. Limited fresh goods, but they seem to manage it well and not have too much. Staff are very nice. The shelves are close together, and some places are tight, but theres a lot of variety for different cultures.

Wi
Review №88

Cute little family owned grocery store full of interesting foods to discover! Lots of vegetarian and vegan foods as well.

Za
Review №89

Terrific little grocery store with wonderful inventory and awesome prices!

Mi
Review №90

If you need an ingredient for an Asian dish, this place has it. Best selection in town. Super friendly staff that are more than willing to help you.

Al
Review №91

Very helpful they somehow know where everything is. They have some awesome fresh stuff in the fridge in the back along with the standard sauces and cooking supplies.

Ia
Review №92

Small and cramped with a huge variety of stuff. I went hoping to find gochugaru and left with a lot more. The couple running the place were super friendly. Ill be back regularly.

Lo
Review №93

Amazingly varied grocery store. Items from China, Japan, southeast Asia, etc., many very unusual. Great if you like to try foods out of the ordinary for the USA.

Ja
Review №94

Good selection packed in tight.

Sh
Review №95

The absolute best source for Asian ingredients in Whatcom County. The family-owned market makes excellent use of small space, cramming an impressive array of items on its shelves.While navigating the narrow aisles can be tricky, especially during popular times, its well worth it. You can find a huge selection of items from China, Japan, India. Dried soups, noodles, spices, canned goods, all sorts of sauces, fresh produce and refrigerated and frozen prepared foods. The shop has lovely pastries and snacks you wont find anywhere else in Bellingham. They even carry dishes and cups.The prices are very reasonable, the owners are friendly and helpful. Parking is normally easy (avoid weekend breakfast times when the nearby diner fills up.) Absolutely worth a visit...or several.

Ga
Review №96

This is place has everything you need and then some. The nice woman who works there is super helpful and kind. Definately go here if you need and sort of Asian food dont bother looking at any of the big grocery stores.

Ch
Review №97

They have the best and most diverse Asian goods and produce in Bellingham by far. They do remember you if you are a repeat customer and who doesnt like that. Its easy to see in normal traffic but they dont have their own parking lot so be prepared to walk if there are no spots readily available on the road.

My
Review №98

They had everything we needed to make our first attempt at homemade ramen! Thankful we have such an amazing resource in Bellingham!

Ca
Review №99

Love this store 😍

Ma
Review №100

Ive been shopping here since I was a teenager. This is a great source for authentic Asian food and the owners are always friendly and helpful. Prices are great and you can find all sorts of fun and exciting new things to try!

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  • Address:2408 Meridian St, Bellingham, WA 98225, United States
  • Site:https://m.facebook.com/pages/Asia-Oriental-Market/124595254255312
  • Phone:+1 360-671-0446
Categories
  • Asian grocery store
  • Supermarket
Working hours
  • Monday:10AM–6PM
  • Tuesday:10AM–6PM
  • Wednesday:10AM–6PM
  • Thursday:10AM–6PM
  • Friday:10AM–6PM
  • Saturday:10AM–6PM
  • Sunday:10AM–6PM
Highlights
  • Great produce:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
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