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Oriental Imports Inc
9101 Gateway Blvd W, El Paso, TX 79925, United States
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Oriental Imports Inc
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Ne
Review №1

I always receive welcoming & great customer service. I usually visit the store once or twice a month to buy canned jackfruit by the load. They have the most reasonably priced jackfruit in the whole city of El Paso. You might can find a canned jackfruit at twice the price at (insert overly priced grocery store) but I never can beat Oriental Imports prices. Heads up to all the vegans out there this is the number one spot to get jackfruit in the city! I recently visited their newest location and it is still very well organized and I also was informed that are moving forward with more tech forward check out system! -NES

ri
Review №2

Its like stepping into an Oriental Mall. A combination of grocery store and curio shop. Its huge.I buy my pickled ginger and Chinese mustard & linaments as well as incense there. Lots of pottery and statuary. Tons of restaurant and kitchen supplies.Helpful, friendly staff. Will answer all your questions and direct you where you need to go.

We
Review №3

Love coming to this place since you can find other products imported from Asia not found at regular stores.

WE
Review №4

This is the highest rating I can give it because of the ingredients and supplies they have. It’s got a good enough supply but unfortunately the condition and appearance of the store is very depressing. I am not sure if the man who is the cashier is the owner as well, but he is the only man I ever see when I come to the store and never see anyone else. This location has SO much potential but the space is not being used properly and really is in need of organization and someone to really be in charge of quality control. My intentions for this trip was to find a store that sells sashimi and Thai seafood sauce. I have had no luck in this border town which is understandable considering we no longer have a China Town, fish market and limited in Asian influence and mostly because we border Mexico. There was a leak either from the appliances or the ceiling and just sitting water on the floor near rice and freezer foods. The refrigerators and freezers do not have any lights so you have to open the doors to see what’s inside and nothing is clearly marked so finding specific items is almost like an egg hunt. I made my way over to the produce sign which has nothing but boxes to the ceiling and covering 1/4 of the store and in plain sight. I opened one of the fridge doors because I wasn’t sure if it was jack fruit or durian that I spotted, it was jack fruit. Although, I was happy to see this fruit I was immediately met by such a foul smell because the 2 giant jack fruits sitting on the rack may have been there for weeks or even longer because they were starting to crack open and they were sunken as if they were melting down into themselves and the smell was horrible and obviously not a concern for anyone because it hasn’t been thrown away. As I turned around I saw some bananas in a box on the floor and in one of the boxes the banana have ripened so much they were black and absolutely sure inedible. The other box with more bananas was headed for the same fate. The decor and other non food items are kind of just scattered around and looks like they may be closing the store soon, the lighting is dim and is not a welcoming store to visit. Who knows the longevity of this store or if their condition will improve, but if they can improve the inventory, quality and creating separate spaces for everything in the store and I’m sure they would have more customers.

Di
Review №5

This place is a #1 for Oriental food, teas and sweets in El Paso Tx . Amazing place love it, totally recommend

El
Review №6

My traditional place to shop for New Years AND for year round items you simply dont find anywhere else. Youll feel welcomed as soon as you walk in

Ma
Review №7

Love visiting this place when cooking oriental food. Always fresh new items.

Ke
Review №8

This is the best oriental/ asian store in El Paso and the owner is super nice

Ca
Review №9

I love shopping in this store😍 and the owner is very friendly.

Ax
Review №10

Looks like its was once a really great store, or maybe its just Covid. But they do have great products and stuff. From 5 minute ramen to pots and pans to make to make it yourself. Im not well informed in the oriental food and culture but definitely a place to visit if you need ingredients and other.

Me
Review №11

It was a good experience for me ! I loved the atmosphere ❤️ The owner was welcoming ☺️ I loved the goodies I bought I highly recommend you guys go check it out

Pa
Review №12

Are you already chanze your place? Very good store

Ma
Review №13

Excelente prices, and you can find a lot of oriental stuff like Ramen, mochi, ramune., etc

Ge
Review №14

Good store but very low on inventory due to them moving.

Jo
Review №15

I always have great service here and more often than not I find what I want and need. The prices are always fair. They always carry great Muscle Rubs and Pain Remedys. I highly recommend you try this place out.

La
Review №16

Great store! They have lots of inventory, and are very helpful. I was looking for kewpie no egg mayo, and even though they didnt have any offered to look into stocking it. I love that they post inventory updates on Google! Ill be keeping an eye out from now on.

La
Review №17

One of the few places you can go to get certain kinds of ingredients specific to East Asian food. I am a big fan of beans and this place has soybeans and mung beans.

Pa
Review №18

Very clean, very little merchandise. I spoke to the owner and Covid has greatly impacted shipping from other countries and suppliers. Very friendly place.

Ta
Review №19

Had all the ingredients to make my favorite dishes

Ja
Review №20

Its very difficult finding an oriental goods store in El Paso with a variety of options. This store is probably the biggest I have found so far with a good number of basics for Asian cuisine. All I couldnt find were chopsticks lol. This place does look kind of worn down and could use some organizing but I assume they dont want to hire help. The older gentleman at the front was the only person running the store and was very kind. I will be coming back for more stuff in the future.

ch
Review №21

Great place! Eat the mochi ice cream!!!!

Nu
Review №22

Owner is a sweet heart really polite and good customer service ❤️

Th
Review №23

Great place to find Asian noodles, chilis and other fine adian products!!!

Gr
Review №24

Great place to shop.

An
Review №25

Great Store a lot of Products.👍

Ge
Review №26

Giving it a 5 star rating and I havent even been yet. From Oregon originally and have been pulling my hair out trying to find a good Asian market to get my groceries. After studying the pictures its very clear before even stepping foot in the door that Ive found my new store. So excited!

Am
Review №27

Wide selection of east Asian ingredients my family absolutely needs. Fresh and affordable produce. Delicious snacks. A variety of cooking supplies, dishes, kitsch. The family that operates this store is always courteous. This is my favorite oriental store in the El Paso area.

Dr
Review №28

Nice and big asian store for most of your grocery needs. Not many people in there shopping. . Almost deserted

Ho
Review №29

Absolutely love this place!. I always get my teas and boba here. They usually have great snacks as well. The owners are super friendly and helpful.

Ti
Review №30

A little hidden but this store has a lot of unique treasures. It has a lot of imported goods that you cant find at your local grocery store, from a lot of dried goods to frozen fish. Teas of many kinds to a lot of unique desserts and candies. It is a little run down looking on the inside but if you over look that you can see all the neat stuff they have inside to purchase including the spicy ramen everyone is going crazy for!

Di
Review №31

I really enjoy this store! They carry nato and miso paste. I get my sushi ingredients here with sauces too.

Sa
Review №32

Super cute! My go to for my Matcha tea!

D
Review №33

Loved Oriental Impirts. Got some boba for a work event and it was reasonably priced. I was able to get the Pearls, the straws and the tea flavors. I got coconut, mango and honeydew melon and couldnt be happier.

Ev
Review №34

Wow me and my brother went and this is my second time. My brother was surprised. The tea was great,snacks were great and CHEAP prices. This store never lets me down,and we got my favorite noddles from Korea cause its so yummy. Imma have my brother try it now!!!

Ya
Review №35

Lots of great stuff and very friendly staff. Had some cool items that they dont have at other local Oriental groceries around town. Would definitely shop here again!

Bo
Review №36

Its always a pleasure shopping here. Variety, knowledge of products, and great customer service. We look forward to coming back again soon .....and following you to ur new location.

Ch
Review №37

Friendly people...great place to get different foods and try different unique things. Plus you can learn a lot if you ask.

Re
Review №38

If youre in need of authentic Asian groceries, this is the place for you!

De
Review №39

Very small selection. Very dark inside and has a strong smell. I will not be going back.

Vi
Review №40

The employees were very nice and helpful with helping us find what we needed

Da
Review №41

I enjoy shopping here, David is very helpful and always listening to his customers! David

Da
Review №42

Nice place to get Asian ingredients and trinkets.

Da
Review №43

Loved it there Asian foods as well woks at a very reasonable price

Br
Review №44

Dont offer mich for making vietnamese food at home

Ya
Review №45

Love their selection of Japanese imported goods! I love the atmosphere of the area as well, it felt.....calm

Jo
Review №46

The original and still the best place to go for oriental decor, inscence, and food market goods. I cant wait for their updating of the store to be done.

Da
Review №47

Great Specialty store

Be
Review №48

Reminds me of a warehouse every time I walk in, could be better.

To
Review №49

Neat little market. Has food, utensils, art work, knick-knacks and a good variety from various Asian nations. After spending significant time in China, I was looking for some particular food items. I was able to find them there. Offers some harder to find items in El Paso.

ki
Review №50

Had what I wanted

Je
Review №51

They have an awesome selection of food. And I found ancestor money there when I couldnt find any anywhere else.

Ar
Review №52

Great place to shop for oriental stuff food decorations and HomeGoods

Se
Review №53

The owner is always helpful. Ive been coming for over 20 years

Ca
Review №54

The best all products are Great and Good

al
Review №55

Good Assorted productos but the store and the restrooms are very dirty

Jo
Review №56

Nothing here, very slim pickings and high prices.

Jo
Review №57

Like to Cook Oriental Food, well this Place Has the Largest Inventory In El Paso & Other Items as well. Great 👍 Customer Service...!!!

Mo
Review №58

Great selection and pleasant place to visit. It is extremely hard to leave without buying anything because prices are excellent.

Is
Review №59

Its a good place to visit, a lot of thing I didnt see before.

Se
Review №60

Always a pleasure to go to this place

Vi
Review №61

Great items to buy, really looks like a museum. Great selection of insence and home deco.

Ma
Review №62

Loved this place. The owners are friendly and knowledgeable.

Lu
Review №63

👍people

Ro
Review №64

Great selection of hard to find oriental items, including food, spices, dinnerware, decorations, clothing, etc...

Yv
Review №65

Great party place to go. Your money goes a long way

Pe
Review №66

Great place to get genuine oriental items!

Ch
Review №67

I love this place, they have a lot of interesting things to buy, but, my favorite is, Sake.

Ma
Review №68

Pleasant staff, extensive inventory of foods, ingredients, restaurant wares and decor.

Ni
Review №69

Great customer service and awesome selection of Asian goods!

Mo
Review №70

I shop here often, you can find everything you need for you asian dishes. Furikake, Noodles, Seaweed, peanut and sesame oil, dried mushrooms, canned bamboo shoots, lotus roots, authentic tea, bento boxes and accesories, mochi and poki. I love this place!

MA
Review №71

BEST MEDICINAL HERBAL TEAS FROMORIENTAL ASIA

Bu
Review №72

Great place to get Asian groceries. The owner is very friendly.

Iv
Review №73

Find my fans and teas that I love.

Yo
Review №74

Great service, great prices...

Lo
Review №75

If you are looking for oriental decor this is the place to go

Jo
Review №76

Good place to find interesting items

ga
Review №77

Friendly environment. Has what I need when I need to buy things

Ad
Review №78

Great place. They are remodeling.

Te
Review №79

Great inventory and Awesome service and help

Ve
Review №80

Great natural meds for arthritis

Ge
Review №81

Its a mess with products, there is no order and its expensive.

Ro
Review №82

Always find what Im looking for

Th
Review №83

Cool place

Pe
Review №84

Not the same as the previous Brass Shop Nothing in brass 🤐😖☹️

Ar
Review №85

Really good stuff and great service

br
Review №86

They were friendly and helped me find what I needed!!

Je
Review №87

Authentic Chinese products family owned.

Ju
Review №88

I was searching everywhere for a special coffee and found it here. My search is over finally.

Tr
Review №89

This is amazing place

Pa
Review №90

It stinks inside the store

Br
Review №91

I cant really compare it to anything, but they have tons of stuff...

Ol
Review №92

Get my nori here all the time!

Gr
Review №93

Cute place

Th
Review №94

Very helpful and nice

Li
Review №95

I love this store!

Ab
Review №96

Great selection of products

Do
Review №97

Friendly Oriental Store.

He
Review №98

Nice

mu
Review №99

Not a lot of variety.

No
Review №100

Nice owner

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  • Address:9101 Gateway Blvd W, El Paso, TX 79925, United States
  • Phone:+1 915-591-7255
Categories
  • Asian grocery store
  • Oriental goods store
  • Grocery store
Working hours
  • Monday:10AM–5:30PM
  • Tuesday:10AM–5:30PM
  • Wednesday:10AM–5:30PM
  • Thursday:12–5PM
  • Friday:10AM–5:30PM
  • Saturday:10AM–5:30PM
  • Sunday:10AM–5:30PM
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
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