Wow ... what a huge market indeed. This is the sister store to their smaller Mekong Market around the corner. It is definitely about 3-4 times bigger and has a larger selection as well. There's even have extra space to expand for more products in the future. Tractor supplies?
I've stopped in here a few times since they opened and this place just keeps getting better and better. The different ethnic sections are more organized and the Feng Shui flow of the store is starting to take shape.
Usually come here for Asian ingredients but this store has so much more. The place is basically split into two sections with the produce and fresh meat / fish sections positioned in the center. The Mexican / American side has all the items you need to make your favorite Mexican recipes as well as the typical American items that you would get at a regular grocery store.
The Asian side is packed with everything you need to create any type of authentic Eastern dish. All you need is a recipe and a good list of ingredient and you are ready to go. Not to mention some good appetites.
Stopped here last time to get stuff to make Vietnamese Lemongrass Street Tacos. This is a great fusion recipe that we found in the local AZ Republic newspaper and it has become a big hit at our house (see link). Tangy marinated Pork with a garlicky fish sauce cooked with lemongrass and topped with pickled cucumbers, carrots and all sorts of other goodies.
http://www.azcentral.com/story/life/food/recipes/2014/09/09/vietnamese-street-tacos-recipe/15300555/
What is nice about this store is that you can get everything you need without having to make multiple stops. Even my wife was excited to hear about that since she was doing the shopathon that day with me. YES!
Come on over and check these guys out. They have a couple different smaller restaurants inside if you decided you need to refuel before shopping. There are also bigger restaurants in the parking lot that you can enjoy as well. It's kinda like going on a vacation to a foreign land and not having to deal with the airport hassles.
See you there next time when we are trying out a new recipe at the house. It's always fun to cook with family and friends and what a better way to bring your favorite people together. HUNGRY!
3.75 STARS