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| - Who knew there was an amazing Oriental store hidden behind Staples? It's huge (75,000 sq ft) and to call it an Oriental store is actually a disservice. It can well be called an international grocery store. They have items from Serbia, Macedonia, Croatia, Jamaica, Thailand, Mexico, India, Philippines and the list goes on and on...
Found some of my favorite things like Mochi ice cream ($5.99 for 6 pieces comes in Green tea, red bean, vanilla and mango), Oishi spicy shrimp chips (2/$1 oh yeah!), Lucky Me Pancit Canton Chilimansi flavor (3/$2), and Arizona Green tea (large can for 99 cents).
Also found some really good deals - 99 cent spices, frozen grated cassava for $1.19 16oz, fish balls 2/$3 170g/pkg (it's hard to find small packages good enough for 2 people), even plants - filler vine plants 3/$5!
They have a bakery, fresh fruits and vegetables, Halal meat counter, fresh fish section (watch out for the water on the floor), garden, boutique (sells jewelry, hats, scarves...), small section for houseware/cookware, hot food section with a large dining area, and bubble tea station.
Lots of aisles filled with a variety of products, well stocked, organized and clean. Staff are helpful. When you go to check out, watch out for the "cashier in training" sign and head for the many other open registers.
I've read on their site that "Every year, the stores host important events such as Chinese New Year, Diwali, Easter, Orthodox Easter events, for customers to experience and to appreciate each other's cultures and customs." Can't wait to check out one of their events!
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