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Import Emporium
5503 S Broadway Ave, Tyler, TX 75703, United States
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Vi
Review №1

What a hidden gem! I’m from South Korea, and being able to find these ingredients in East Texas is such a blessing. We make a lot of Vietnamese and Thai food and this place is perfect for that, too! I was pleasantly surprised by fresh veggies and a ton of varieties!

He
Review №2

The store is in a good location. Their shelves are always full. I can find everything of all the products I want. If you are craving some asian food to cook this is the perfect place to get your grocery.

Da
Review №3

They got pretty much every Asian stuff you can get in HMart in Carrollton with comparable prices. I was able to get some of my favorite Korean stuff from here. I would recommend people to come over here to shop for Asian groceries rather than going all the way to Dallas.

Mi
Review №4

Great selection of Asian foods. Even have the Japanese ice cream. Been looking for ingredients for Onomiyaki (Japanese pancakes) found the kewpie mayo and the sauce for toppings.

Je
Review №5

Very helpful and friendly folks. HUGE variety of Asian dish ingredients. Great prices. SO glad to have them so conveniently located.

S
Review №6

Fantastic grocery shop! Coming from the big cities, I was looking for the necessities and I found it here! So happy this is here in such a convenient place. I was able to get everything I need from different countries; japan, korea, thailand, vietnam, and more -- everything including the same brands Im used to, and even fresh kimchi & also pork belly! They have fresh veggies and fruit too! So glad to come in and the owner is very kind. Definitely going to be a frequent shopper (-:

An
Review №7

Love This Spot They Keep Mamas Noodles 🍜

Ga
Review №8

Good to have an Asian market here in Tyler. They have a variety of food and things you wont find in any other store for good prices. Definitely authentic.

Ro
Review №9

Apollyon’s Vegetarian Review A++Awesome Asian market. So many, so much varieties of Asian food and vegetarian options galore.

Tr
Review №10

I love this place, it has so many good imported gems in it. I originally aimed to find traditional ramen noodles only to be recomeneded this by google. As I went inside i found not only a surplus of great ramen and pho, but every bit of scratch stuff youd need to make your own and even things like bubble tea.

Ru
Review №11

Great place to get international ingredients at a good price.

He
Review №12

A shopping center which you can see some imported goods and many others

lo
Review №13

We loved it. Very friendly staff. They have lots ingredients from japan that we use for cooking. After living in japan there are some things you really miss. I couldnt even make it out of the parking lot without eating my fresh azuki pan and melon soda. Yummmm.Thanks . Keep up the good work.

ch
Review №14

Variety of asian goods, i like it. the staff is very nice and very knowledgeable, he’s very sweet. thank you😉

El
Review №15

Very convenient for me I love the variety of items in store. I love this place so much. Reminds me of home 🖤🖤 🍜🥟🍱🍣🥢🍢🍙🍡

Di
Review №16

I love I truly mean I love the staff and the fresh goods along with other items.My hubby is a Caribbean Island 6 and I can get some of his favorites along with my sons favorite ramen noodles. I can get my fresh turmeric, ginger n burro bananas, taro root, yams, okra, cabbages just so much Im sure if you are military families you can find your needs here.

MA
Review №17

Always a an amazing shopping trip. and they are so nice and helpful. They always make sure u get what u need. And they are very insightful. Def a wonderful place with an awesome selection

Ba
Review №18

Im always so pleased here! They have great stock, great prices, and the staff is always friendly. I always find a mix of fun, new things to try, and they always have the Staples I need in my kitchen! Ive been coming here for years, and I couldnt be more pleased!

Ro
Review №19

They always have something new unique and exciting. They also have my old favorites and stuff Ive always wanted to try but it was too expensive online. Im glad to have them in my town!

Gr
Review №20

The garlic chives I got for 2 dollars a small bunch were rotten, and some were single leaves that were probably savaged from previous rotten batch of shipment.I dont mind buying some older non-fresh previously-processed(cutting the rotten part of the produce off) produce; thats environmentally friendly and Im all for saving the earth! But be honest with it. Separate the fresh batch and charge less for the non-fresh product!Attached is a photo of two single leaves of a garlic chives and another one with cutting edges on the leaves.

KE
Review №21

Love this little import shop, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese products, produce, and ingredients. Staff are very nice and helpful.

Ju
Review №22

Well first of all, the parking is small. This store is small so it’s understandable that the parking is small. I was shocked how many food items could fit in the whole store. There’s a lot of stuff I need here. I don’t really have to travel much to bigger cities which is good!

Li
Review №23

I love this place! Great selection, very nice people work here! Wonderful selection of frozen foods!

To
Review №24

We have been going here for the last 5 months to pick up things we liked and cant find at big name stores. Always friendly owner and staff.To the crazy lady today that was politely asked to put on a mask 3 times and went off her head...Well my friends... some people just dont get it.Thank you to the staff and owner. Keep up the great work.Tom and Marria.

Th
Review №25

All kind of spices

Ca
Review №26

Would love to see more island food being hawaiian its hard when they are the only store here

Al
Review №27

Mostly Thai and Vietnamese grocery store. Pretty good selection of South East Asian grocery goods. Some Japanese and Korean snacks and goods are sold here too.

Be
Review №28

My daughter and I have been on a ramen style noodle addiction! This place has a lot of different noodles to choose from. I also purchased sauces and snacks. The staff was very nice!

mi
Review №29

East Texas is lucky to have this kind of store. My wifes favorite. Good selection of Asian products!

La
Review №30

So nice I called to see if they had Indian spice mixes and they were so nice and double checked to confirm.

Jo
Review №31

Great place to do some shopping for groceries. Lots of southeast Asia options, from frozen fishes and squid, to fresh fruits and vegetables, and all sorts of snacks, seasonings, noodles, spreads, and preserved items. The prices are fair also and the staff is happy to help if you have questions

sm
Review №32

Couple of weeks ago I went to buy some food. The lady I believe the owner is always nice but that day she was being a bit too much. I understand people are scared of covid but she was acting as if I was infected. She would give me her back every time even when paying. I did not like that attitude. After that day I did not feel comfortable going there anymore. Sorry.

kp
Review №33

Pretty good asian market. Bigger inside than it looks from the outside. Wider assortment of Asian foods than kabayan however not as clean looking. They also have pork belly but its in larger pieces than the cut at kabayan. I go here for the canned UCC Japanese coffee however theyve been sold out probably from me and covid ...

Ra
Review №34

Great sushi supplies

oc
Review №35

I absolutely love this store. It has everything I need to make my Japanese dishes all the way to what I need for my Chinese cooking as well

La
Review №36

Customer service is excellent and the store is kept well organized with great inventory. Highly recommend.

Ge
Review №37

Very interesting and wide variety of items. Great place to shop if you want to experiment.

Ja
Review №38

Best prices for all the Asian imports we love in my household. A true gem in Tyler.

Ki
Review №39

I got a bunch of yummy snacks from there for very cheap, I would definitely recommend.

Am
Review №40

Very nice people. Love the big selection

Ch
Review №41

Perfect place to pick up any hard to find asian ingredients. The shop lady is super nice and will help you find anything you need.

Ju
Review №42

This store is in Tyler, Texas. I cant believe how much goods can be put in such a small store. We always find so much to buy. Great place.

sh
Review №43

I love this place! I just wish it were bigger with more things and maybe even some Cooking Tips. I love learning new Cuisines! Especially nice, is that they dont mind looking for things or for giving information. Awesome!

An
Review №44

The employees are always helpful and nice

Br
Review №45

Loved itHad what i needed and more

Ch
Review №46

I have been doing business here for years. This is one of the best example of a successful small business, The American dream that anyone can start and have their own business. Anyone... well anyone that can give great customer service like these folks, anyone that can preserver tirelessly and most of the time work 60- 80 hours a week like these folks. Anyone that has integrity and knows no other way in business but to be honest and fair, like these folks. Then feel good walking into these doors and know that you are helping support an American Dream that should never die. Like I said this is one great small business that has so much to offer the community of all nationalities. Check for yourself and enjoy.

Fe
Review №47

Only place I can find some of the things I need. Staff is kind. Prices are reasonable and they have so much variety there.

Am
Review №48

Staff is usually very Friendly and remember you and will let you know when you walk in if your usual buy items are available. Maybe just my experience but its worth mentioning. Its usually an over crowd of items and they have most everything you could want there even for being a small store. Grateful it is here For Sure!! Love to buy my bulk rice, ramyun (ramen), Bok Choi, seaweed, and other Asian produce and products here.

Tr
Review №49

Definitely an interesting shop to explore. They have a larger variety of Asian products that I havent found anywhere else. Will be going back on my next visit to Tyler.

na
Review №50

Love this place. Best place to get a variety of Asian products besides going to Dallas or Houston.

te
Review №51

Lots of aisian and regional choices. Very friendly staff. Spices and items here not available anywhere else in Tyler. A little pricey but worth the trip.

Je
Review №52

I love shopping here!

Al
Review №53

Best selection of Asian food specialty items Ive found in Tyler.

Na
Review №54

Love this place. Great product variety!

Ka
Review №55

One of my usual stops. Great selection for such a tiny location. Staff is attentive and very helpful.

Ma
Review №56

My wife is Thai and Im so lucky this market is so close to home. They have so many hard to locate items. Green mangoes, morning glory, bitter melon, Thai basil, Thai chili, Thai eggplant, Jack fruit. Heck they even have whole durian. I love the import emporium. The owners are great too.

Th
Review №57

Lovely had everything and more

Fr
Review №58

They have an amazing selection of Asian food from all over. I go here at least twice a month and they always have new stuff. The workers there dont hover over you but if u need something they are very helpful.

Ma
Review №59

Always clean! I always can find what im looking for and the the lady that works the cashier is super nice and always helpful

Re
Review №60

This place is the best for buying popular groceries from a variety of Asian countries. My kids love it because I let then try new things when we come here.

Du
Review №61

So many great finds that I used to could only get in Dallas. I bought a wonderful whole Jack fruit here a few months ago, so delicious!

D
Review №62

The Japanese sweet potatoes are superb. The kimchi receives two thumbs up.

Le
Review №63

One of my favorite places to go. Always has great selections and the staff are very friendly. If anyone was ever curious about this place, they HAVE to go and check it out.

Ma
Review №64

Awesome selection of hard to find Asian food essentials from ingredients to the easy to prepare stuff. Nice folks and a nice shop.

St
Review №65

I was so excited to find that they carried a specific brand of Milk Tea that I had been craving, looking around they had a decent selection of the grocery items I miss from Japan. The gentleman who works there is very kind and helpful, he even offered to try and find a specific item for me when they go to market next.

Tr
Review №66

Great store with friendly service.

Do
Review №67

Great selection, friendly staff, kewpie!

B.
Review №68

One of the best Asian markets close to Longview. Well worth the drive. Friendly employees and a wide selection. Fair prices.

Jo
Review №69

A pretty good selection of items from, China, Japan, Korea, Thailand, the Philippines, and A little from Vietnam and India. Good prices that are comparable to what youd find in a larger market in a city. Quite a selection of hard to find frozen seafoods, dumplings, and other meats. Well stocked refrigerated area with tropical fruits and asian vegetables.

Ch
Review №70

Great Asian market. Well stocked. Reasonable prices and friendly service.

Et
Review №71

Very friendly staff and they had everything I was looking for. Im so glad that I no longer have to drive to Dallas to get Asian groceries!

Ca
Review №72

Cool place. Seems pretty clean with lots of cool import food and drinks. Prices seem fair and they are very friendly too.

Al
Review №73

I go here to get my oriental cooking supplies. Cheaper prices and more stock than the grocery stores.

M.
Review №74

Love the selection here. I always get their prawn chips and seaweed snacks. Good selection on ramen.

Sa
Review №75

Wide variety of goods and food at great prices. One of my favorite spots!

Tr
Review №76

If you are looking for asian ingredients or treats that are hard to find, this is you place.

Ke
Review №77

Great market

Mo
Review №78

Love this small Asian grocery store! Variety of items for our convenience!

Sa
Review №79

For a small store, its packed with the expected items for an asian market.

Na
Review №80

So many Asian stuff super cool and not very expensive

Sh
Review №81

I love this place! I just wish they had the Room to do aome Cooking Classes.

Li
Review №82

I like going and meeting the people and talking to them they are very helpful nice places

Ra
Review №83

These guys are awesome. They always have tions of cool stuff!

Be
Review №84

Great selection of Asian food, go here if you want to cook an Asian dish

Gl
Review №85

Best Asian market in Tyler. Very small but a little bit of everything.

Mi
Review №86

A whole section for specialty health foods and supplements. Cheaper than competitors. I shop here when I can.

De
Review №87

Different sauces and spices that I cant find in other stores

Jo
Review №88

Looking for authentic Asian food outside of Dallas...here it is.

Ph
Review №89

This is my favorite placeThey have a lot things for Asian supply of the Asian Ingredients.Love to go to shopping there.

Ka
Review №90

They have the rice noodles to make pancit. I love pancit!

Mo
Review №91

Clean, well organized, friendly and they had everything I needed for thai, Filipino and vietnamese food..

Re
Review №92

Really great selection and fun new things to try.

Mi
Review №93

Various asian eats and drinks available as well as snacks and desserts in a convenient location in Tyler,Tx.

Da
Review №94

Friendly, good place to get asain foods and products with corn syrup and msg.I really enjoyed trying dozens of oddly flavored canned drinks!

Am
Review №95

In love with this place been looking for a store just like this since I moved to Texas

El
Review №96

Little Asian store with cool stuff

Je
Review №97

Great selection and prices on most Asian food.

An
Review №98

Great prices and wide assortment of foreign food items!

El
Review №99

Love getting my Oriental food here.

Je
Review №100

This place is small but carries just about everything you need to make authentic Asian dishes. Saves me a two hour drive to Garland.

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4.6 Rating
  • Address:5503 S Broadway Ave, Tyler, TX 75703, United States
  • Phone:+1 903-509-4040
Categories
  • Grocery store
  • Supermarket
Working hours
  • Monday:10AM–8PM
  • Tuesday:10AM–8PM
  • Wednesday:10AM–8PM
  • Thursday:10AM–8PM
  • Friday:10AM–8PM
  • Saturday:12–5PM
  • Sunday:10AM–8PM
Service options
  • In-store shopping:Yes
Health & safety
  • Mask required:Yes
Highlights
  • Great produce:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
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