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Phan Thiet Oriental Market
497 S Schmale Rd, Carol Stream, IL 60188, United States
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Phan Thiet Oriental Market
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Di
Review №1

I’m so happy I found this place! I grew up in Chicago and would go to Argyle very frequently. Now that I live out in the suburbs, it’s a bit harder to travel to the city to buy Vietnamese groceries. This place is very cute and reminds me of home. The cashier was very sweet to me. I wish I got her name but I was so excited to speak my language to someone! I’ll definitely be coming back. ^-^

Br
Review №2

This is one of the best markets Ive been to. They feature lots of food as well as great vegetables and fruits. Highly recommend this place for everyone!

Al
Review №3

The store is clean and organized, the seafood area doesnt smell, and there are plenty of in stock options in every aisle!! Everything we had was fresh and super cheap!

Ve
Review №4

The customer service ive received each time I shop there is top notch. Very friendly and the cashiers go above and beyond with friendly attitude and comments. Love this place!

Li
Review №5

Came in here and was pleasantly surprised! Its good because I can get alot of things there to make food. They had nice employees. Amazing service! Super Clean place.

Ad
Review №6

This place has a lot of vegetables and fruits. The prices are responsible. I love!! Owner is a very nice lady. The staff are nice and friendly!! I will come back!!!

Be
Review №7

I love this place, I come here twice a month. Fresh fish, great selection of fruits and vegetables from exotic places, this place is great. And they are affordable!

Gr
Review №8

We absolutely love this place. This is a foodies paradise. The array of fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, confectionery is a treat for all senses. If youre in the area, you should definitely check this place out.

Am
Review №9

First time going here. Omg, its heaven on earth for me! Also, great fresh seafood. The employees were exceptionally helpful and kind. Five stars! Definitely not my last time coming here! Great selection.

Al
Review №10

First time going to this place. The owner and staff were super nice and helpful. Great space that seems to have everything. Very clean and safe. Will definitely go visit again.

So
Review №11

I always came to this supermarket for grocery shopping, and I am glad to say that when I went there two weeks ago, it lived to my expectation. This place is a wonderland. Love, love, love!

Ma
Review №12

No frills Asian grocery. They have everything we need without having to drive to Chicago to goto Argyle. Prices are OK and the store never gets too busy.

Do
Review №13

Ive always found the quality great--fresh and long lasting produce--and love finding new-to-me snacks and things to try. Staff are helpful and lovely too. All round fave.

Or
Review №14

I found all the products that Ive been looking for! Much better prices, this supermarket have Everything that Ive been looking for. Would recommend to anyone looking for good food.

Je
Review №15

My mom loves coming here for asian veggies.#SupportLocalBusinesses

Be
Review №16

Store has plenty of selection. Best grocery store with the freshest food around the area. Owner is a very nice lady. She provides fantastic ethnic groceries and a decent price.

Da
Review №17

They lived to my expectation for a store that cares for its customers in this unusual time. Been going here for many times , their meat selection is great, produce is good as well .

Ki
Review №18

Clean well organized store with a lot of goodies. the staff is friendly and the lines at the checkout seem to move faster than your typical supermarket. Fruits and vegetables are a bit higher in price but the salad bar is reasonable.

Je
Review №19

For a store that size they actually carry a lot of the exotic Asian ingredients Im always on the hunt for. The service is always wonderful. Theyre friendly and always ready to help you.

Yo
Review №20

Great variety of items from Vietnam and southeast Asia. I wish they have a meat section, add more variety.

Ma
Review №21

Been around for as long as I can remember... vietnamese staples and imported goods. When I make noodles, come here to stock up 40 minute drive for so for me.

Sl
Review №22

Five stars!!! I am amazed with the growth of this market. Its a variety place with so many different cuisines and specialties. Its wonderful. And they are friendly!

An
Review №23

It did got me there but to many turns hehehe wish it simplified my ways or maybe it just navigated me away from traffic I will never know!

TT
Review №24

Best asian grocery store. Fresh seafood and fresh food. Love this store

M
Review №25

Fantastic place and there are a few halal options too

aq
Review №26

I found dried bananas there!

We
Review №27

I loved this grocery store it’s were I’ll shop from now on it has a lot of vegetables and fruits that you can’t find easily I just loved the store

Li
Review №28

Great customer service! My mom asked so much questions and they were pretty helpful. Clean place. Fresh produce. Only one thing is that some of the items were not price marked.

MB
Review №29

Phan Thiet is organized, clean, they have all the products/items and their prices are fair. I rate this store 5 stars.

Ca
Review №30

Clean well organized store with a lot of goodies. the staff is friendly and the lines at the checkout seem to move faster than your typical supermarket.

An
Review №31

A little disorganized inside but their flan is really good. Its also very conveniently close.

el
Review №32

Im a African and i always get what i want to cook from this store. Good place!

Ke
Review №33

Cashier wasnt very helpful with my search for tonkatsu sauce.

Pr
Review №34

Very good selection of Indian food products...

Ch
Review №35

Love the fresh snacks they have to choose from!

Ju
Review №36

What an authentic Asian market with plenty of selection! The store is kept very clean. I found a lot of food that regular Asian market will not have which make me really happy. The veggie is very fresh and the price is no more than regular chain market. Will definitely go visit again.

Er
Review №37

Phan Thiet is a great place if you are looking for a Oriental grocery store and they have fresh fish, pork and vegetable and the prices are responsible.And the prices are responsible.

Ti
Review №38

They said they were open until 10 p.m. on Labor Day. When we got there at 5 p.m. we were shopping for about 10 minutes. We were told that they were closing and they were very rude while we were shopping trying to get our things quickly. After we paid, the clerk didnt look at us and never said thank you. We were very disappointed with this store.

la
Review №39

I shop here regularly with my sons. We love the selection of noodles and they have anything and everything vietnamese and loation that one could want or need as far as food stuffs. Nice small selection of cosmetics and sheet masks too. The handmade rolls and sesame buns are delicious. Staff is always super friendly! I highly recommend!!

Ri
Review №40

Everything is well placed.Good prices .

m
Review №41

First time going to this place. Had no idea where to start looking for the needed ingredients for my pad Thai recipe. The owner was super nice and helpful. He helped me find everything I needed in a couple of mins. I think it would have taken me an hour alone and I would have purchased the wrong noodles as they have so many varieties. Great little store that seems to have everything.

Na
Review №42

A diverse range of authentic Asian ingredients from snacks to ready-to-eat food to groceries, Phan Thiet has it all! Especially for southeast Asian cuisine. Price is competitive and honestly, since moving to NYC, I wish a store like this was available to me. Store is always updating and stocking fresh and in-season ingredients. The clerk/manager, Ryan, is always super helpful, fun, and if you need some recommendations, he will give you his unbiased opinion. The store also welcomes recommendations for new items to stock.Highly recommend!

An
Review №43

Very nice people.never a bad experience.i will continue to go there.

Mo
Review №44

Good varieties of Thai groceries, ingredients.

Da
Review №45

I really enjoy their dishes. I always get excellent service here. The place is well kept and the cashiers are always super friendly. I highly recommend this place.

Al
Review №46

Great Oriental market where I can find most of what I am looking for...produce and meats are fresh, and prices are decent. Cashiers are always friendly.

Do
Review №47

Good selection of hard to find Asian foods and products.

Sa
Review №48

Good Service thank you

Ol
Review №49

Its good because I can get alot of things there to make African food but they should work on cleaning up the place. The smell is bad and the store is Dirty

ye
Review №50

Best in town

Ka
Review №51

I like this store. It has what I want and the staff is willing to help this white suburban girl. 😄

Ch
Review №52

Great place for asian groceries

「J
Review №53

Go here every weekend to buy groceries

Di
Review №54

ALL of my family members go here without any problems. The workers are very friendly and will make suggestions on how to make my meals taste better. I LOVE IT since Im not the best at cooking or following instructiosn online!Produce is very fresh and does not rot like some places.... Please continue to bring new products and continue to stay true to your culture!I will be coming here for years to come.PS- Ryan or Viet is the best!Thank you Phan Tiet!

Ye
Review №55

The freshest food in town

P
Review №56

Great place to get those asian ingredients, produce or snack thats not in your local grocery store.

Jo
Review №57

This place has a lot of character pretty cool inside not the most friendly people but I guess it comes with the territory LOL they have some real authentic stuff here Vietnamese

Fe
Review №58

Its a decent market. Having been a patron at Tai Nam in the city, the selection here definitely cant be compared with what Tai Nam offers.A lot of the items are missing a price tag too. The prices are definitely steeper than Tai Nams prices. But their prices are better than Saigon Market thats located about 0.5 miles from Phan Thiet.If youre looking for more a general Asian spices, ingredients, etc., you may be able to find it here but dont expect to find anything more specific/rare/unique.

Ng
Review №59

Nice Owner!

Lo
Review №60

Fresh and neat little oriental grocery store, prices are reasonable, checkout the photos people posted, you will get the idea.

So
Review №61

Lots of things were over price. But they had nice employees.

Un
Review №62

Great staff very helpful and had what i wanted i would shop here again.

Ho
Review №63

The owner is so friendly to customers.

Em
Review №64

I love this place. Don’t expect to be greeted or followed around the store, it’s a market not Costco. I come here for vegan stuff. This place is very vegan friendly. Herbs and veggies you can’t find anywhere else. Fresh noodles! For your drunken noodles. Also a lot of vegetarian meats. I love the cha lua chay which is like a turkey roll that is great for sandwiches and soup. Mushroom seasoning powder is life changing for broths. You can find vegan fish sauce, vegan oyster sauce and stir fry sauces and every noodle you can think of. Go for the ćhe and other desserts

Ch
Review №65

Great service and price

Ju
Review №66

Wasnt greeted when I walked in I shopped and found 2 items, waited at the register for a few mins. Finally I walked to am isle and found someone, waved and he nodded. Waited a few more mins, then I just left. I have been there before and they have sloppy shelves and I found a green tea that was open and thats what I wanted. I asked the clerk if there were more because it was open. He said no I would have to but that one. I left that time also.

Ry
Review №67

Good place in the surburb of Chicago to buy Oriental grocery. There are many ethics food grocery such as Vietnamese, Lao, Thailand, Cambodian, Myanmar, Chinese, Japanese...

Sa
Review №68

Love this store.. I can buy what I want!

Ni
Review №69

Good place to chill

Da
Review №70

Good selection of Asian grocery and non-food items. Kinda cramped but nevertheless it saves me the headache of driving all the way up to Argyle St on the Northside of Chicago.

Fe
Review №71

We got some banana cakes. They were super tasty.

Tr
Review №72

Its small but have most of everything that i need.

Ma
Review №73

Went to the store 10 minutes before closing, I was going to buy some shrimp. Lady didnt want to sell some because she had put them away in the freezer.

Ca
Review №74

Love the small Mom and Pop shop for Asian groceries.

Ko
Review №75

Disgusting Laotian Asian grocery in the Carol Stream town. Health Department need to inspect entire store.

LS
Review №76

Thank You Service

Pu
Review №77

Good selection of Asian groceries and vegetables.

To
Review №78

You can buy antibiotics here without prescriptions.

Ol
Review №79

Its not a really clean place

Am
Review №80

Got organic Asian food here. Next to Home Depot

Ma
Review №81

Excellent place

Ch
Review №82

This place is okay

Im
Review №83

No

su
Review №84

Interesting!!!!!

Review №85

Fresh produce.

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4.1 Rating
  • Address:497 S Schmale Rd, Carol Stream, IL 60188, United States
  • Phone:+1 630-665-6830
Categories
  • Asian grocery store
Working hours
  • Monday:8:30AM–8PM
  • Tuesday:8:30AM–8PM
  • Wednesday:8:30AM–8PM
  • Thursday:8:30AM–7PM
  • Friday:8:30AM–8PM
  • Saturday:8:30AM–8PM
  • Sunday:8:30AM–8PM
Highlights
  • Great produce:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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