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San Carlos Grocery

1. Nak's Oriental Market

5 star rating
16 reviews

Category: Ethnic Food, Seafood Markets

For those seeking Thai food ingredients, you will find a few (chilis, lemongrass, Thai basil, bean sprouts, coconut milk) but as far as I could tell they didn't have everything (no kaffir lime leaves, no Thai preserved veges like turnip, no galangal). I was impressed, however, with the large array of Japanese and Dutch goodies--mochi, crackers, jams, biscuits, cakes, fresh produce (including…

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5 star rating 16 reviews

1. Nak's Oriental…

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ethics at its highest. If only there were more stores like NAKS. Prices are reasonable and selection is really good. What a gem of a place. It is tiny and I don't see how you could support a family...

4.5 star rating 51 reviews

2. Trader Joe's

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is the best I've had from any market. Wine selection? pretty good. Lots of great values.  I'll stop now - but this place is all about value. I tell my co-workers how often I'll spend $70-80 here...

4 star rating 118 reviews

3. Suruki Supermarket

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is that their Hi-Chew candy is only $.69 That's unheard of! Everywhere else is over a dollar, but they have it for only 69 cents! They have a pretty good selection of Japanese candy and drinks which i love...

4 star rating 33 reviews

4. Piazza Foods

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This is a nice grocery store with a fine selection of excellent produce (and decent offering of organic stuff, though expensive!);  The cheese department is good and the woman who works...

4 star rating 30 reviews

5. Sigona's Farmers…

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The prices here seem fairly reasonable for the location. They have a good selection of produce including some things you don't see everywhere.   If you need olive oil, there is a good selection and I...

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4.5 star rating 46 reviews

1. Trader Joe's

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The best value for your dollar, no question.  And a good vibe.  Therefore, always busy and parking lot always full.  Big deal.  Park behind the store on Laurel or on one of the side streets.  Don't...

4 star rating 14 reviews

2. Chavez Supermarket…

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coma-inducing.  Even the non-super chicken burrito was overwhelming.  I think because it's actually a pretty good value-- there's a ton of chicken in it, and it's nice to see the chicken hot off...

4.5 star rating 51 reviews

3. Trader Joe's

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is the best I've had from any market. Wine selection? pretty good. Lots of great values.  I'll stop now - but this place is all about value. I tell my co-workers how often I'll spend $70-80 here...

4 star rating 35 reviews

4. Takahashi Market

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at a good value.    Today, I went to Takahashi since I didn't have enough time last time and I was disappointed.  I found that the market was WAY over-priced for just about everything (Ex: 3 pieces...

4 star rating 22 reviews

5. Trader Joe's

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to see TJ's all over.  Trader Joe's is a bunch of moderately private label products (== high margin) with good quality and a slightly offbeat theme.  They also distribute some specialty brands which...

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