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Am-Ko Oriental Foods & Gifts
- Hours:
Mon-Sat 10 am - 9 pm
Sun 10 am - 7 pm
- Price Range:
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$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
11 reviews for Am-Ko Oriental Foods & Gifts
11 reviews in English
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Review from Deanna C.
Chicago, IL
11/28/2009
The better of the two Asian grocery stores on/around campus.
I especially like that they have the kitchen appliances you can't find in a typical grocery store (like mini rice cookers, hot water pots, electric hot pots, etc.), and lots of random drinks, candies, snacks, etc. like a traditional store in Asia.
Their produce selection is probably smaller than Far East, but I still think you'd be able to find anything you could need here. Plus, Am-Ko is just a much more pleasant place to shop as everything is organized well and it's just.... cleaner!Listed in: Like Cooking? Here's where to…
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Review from Mark B.
Bloomington, IL
2/8/2012 1 Check-in Here
They have some really unique stuff in here. I wish I new what some of it was, but having limited foreign language skills makes it difficult to read some packaging.
Honestly, I don't have anything to compare this place to, and I don't shop there regularly, but I like it for just being unique.
I give this place a solid three stars for carrying some really interesting items that I enjoyed. They also had some beer that I had never seen anywhere else! -
Review from Grace S.
Campbell, CA
9/24/2010
I moved to Illinios from California so I've been looking for an Asian grocery store to get all of my Asian needs! Am-Ko definitely has a lot of Asian goods. It's definitely not as great as the ones I'm used to back home, but it does suffice for the time that I'm here.
They have a variety of Asian goods, such as frozen foods, spices, snacks, alcohol, and cooking supplies. This is definitely the place to go if you need anything Asian in Champaign! -
Review from Allan C.
Saint Louis, MO
5/19/2007
Probably the largest Asian grocery store in the area: They have a huge supply of ramen (no, not maruchan *shakes fist*) and ingredients. Though not as produce-centric as Far East, they have much more in terms of sauces, frozen food, and even cooking untensils.
Don't miss out on grabbing some cuttle fish chips, crushed pear juice, and some frozen man doo, among the many things you can find here, but nowhere else.Listed in: Chasing nostalgia...
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Review from Allen H.
Savoy, IL
3/21/2010
This normally would have been 5 stars, but I am a bit worried. I remember going to Am-Ko as a kid. We used to go when they had their home nearby on Green St. I loved their selection of Asian candies, and I guess the kid in me won't quit, I still buy rice-candy from them along with my other asian food needs. The two who owned this place were wonderful to get advice from and probably single-handedly changed how I cooked asian food.
BUT
It appears the ownership has very recently changed??? I noticed a lot of produce was gone, and shelves were semi-bare. In the back, which usually was closed off, I saw people cooking food for their dinner etc., it was very strange. No one appears to be the same staff as little as a month ago.
Does anyone know what happened to the great owners? I remember the fellow's name was Mike, but for the life of me, I can't remember the woman's name. They became a part of my life here in Champaign, and it's a bit of a loss that we now won't see each other when I go to purchase my goods.
I'm worried that the produce and goods I've grown to love will no longer be available... time will tell.
[I already noticed almost all the CD's, DVD's etc., are completely gone.] -
Review from Stefani J.
Urbana, IL
8/10/2011
Has almost everything I need for Korean, Chinese, and Japanese recipes, plus a few items from other Asian cuisines. Produce is limited, but dry goods are extensive. They also have a good selection of Sake and Soju, as well as inexpensive frozen Asian foods and bulk rice. What I can't find here I get at the Green Onion.
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Review from Kali M.
5/24/2011
They have some great harder-to-find packaged items (melon bars - yes, please!), but they sold us a whole bagful of ROTTEN purple yams!! What?! We got home and started preparing them before we figured it out. GROSS.
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Review from Helen H.
San Francisco, CA
8/21/2008
Korean owned asian supermarket... they have fruit from California for a reasonable price. Reminds me of home. Unlike Far East which is overstocked and overstuffed, Am-Ko has a clean sanitary feeling to it. This is how an asian super-market should be. Everything is approx a dime or two more than at Far East.... but it is less likely to be passed the expiration date.
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Review from Barack O.
Evanston, IL
9/24/2010
Great place for Asian fare, whether you're stocking a full fridge or just craving a slab of Hi-Chew. The whole place is cleaner and brighter than the other oriental stores around town. Prices are fair.
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Review from Kris H.
Champaign, IL
9/7/2009
Am-Ko is the BEST! I've been going there since I was a kid (long time ago...heh) to get fun Asian snacks and ice cream treats. They have produce though, too, and it's very affordable. They have fish, they have tofu and kimchee, and they don't stop at Asian food -- there's some great Mexican, Arab, and Indian stuff there, too. They have really cute plates and cups for sale and I have been eyeing their pressure cookers lately -- they sell those, too. This place has all kinds of awesome stuff; treat yourself and check it out sometime.
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Review from Ashley M.
Champaign, IL
11/7/2009
First of all, Am-Ko is HUGE for an ethnic shop in the midwest. They have a huge variety of foods, ranging from ramens/noodles, fresh fruits and vegetables, drinks, snacks, spices and condiments, canned foods, meats.. you name it. There is also a moderately-sized selection of kitchen and grooming/beauty supplies. Fairly clean and organized, with a nice open-air feeling compared to a lot of other similar shops. If you are curious, this is a great place to find cool foreign foods you have never seen before (or foods you have been searching for, for ages- if you know the cuisines!)
