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Welcome to Oriental Food Value, a hidden gem nestled in Portland, Oregon! Located at 17120 SE Powell Blvd # A, this charming Asian market has quickly become a go-to destination for food enthusiasts craving authentic ingredients and delightful dishes.
As you step inside, you're greeted by a clean, organized space with a welcoming atmosphere. Customers rave about the friendly staff, including the knowledgeable owners Tom and Rose, who are always eager to assist and ensure you find exactly what you're looking for. Whether you're on the hunt for specialty items like pork fat for your Lau Lau or just a quick stop for last-minute ingredients, Oriental Food Value has it all.
However, it's worth noting that while many customers cherish the vast selection, some have raised concerns about the condition of certain produce and meats. A quick perusal confirms this; while you may find stellar pantry items, it's best to be selective with fresh goods.
All in all, Oriental Food Value offers a treasure trove of flavors and ingredients, perfect for both cooking aficionados and casual home chefs. The warm, community-focused atmosphere paired with an extensive range of Asian products makes it a delightful stop for any foodie in Portland. Make sure to check it out when you're in the area, and don’t forget to grab that complimentary snack at checkout!
“ Glad to have an Asian market nearby. They have everything I can ever need to prepare Filipino dishes, every soup bowl you can think of, Delish Kitchen has great food, and lastly, the place is clean and the staff is very helpful and friendly. ”
“ My new favorite Oriental Food Store. Bonus, it's not far from my house. Double Bonus. There's a new Food Cart Pod next door. I was on the hunt for Pork Fat. It's literally a "Specialty Item." I searched almost every single place that did any kind of meat sales. All the big store's had the same sad story. Pork Fat could upon request be collected over a few day's if I only wanted a few pounds. In my search of Pork Fat for Lau Lau, I found my new favorite Oriental Food store. Triple Bonus. My favorite brand of instant noodles that no other store in 25 miles of my house carries regularly is found here. Yes. It is sold online. There is a $35.00 shipping fee for all orders under $100.00 meaning I would need to buy 5 cases of noodles to wave the shipping fees. That's about 19 months of noodles, assuming I would eat several packs a week. So, no! There is more than ample parking. The employees are all super nice. They give you a snack at the cash register just to say thanks for shopping here. They have a points system that you can get free stuff from. Ton's of great deals. & check. Don't forget to check out the fresh deli for some awesome dishes and yummy sushi. ”
“ Tom and Rose and their son are super helpful, accommodable and knowledgeable. Always willing to help make new cuts on produce or meat when I ask. Always very helpful. ”
“ This Asian store has a great selection. I love coming here for last minute items I need to make dinner. Owners are so sweet & always give you something for free at the register. However, I would not recommend this place for produce or meats. I'm not sure if it's the weather but you can visibly see the meat & produce that has gone bad. Produce left out with mold & meat that is sitting in pools of blood & gray. Perfect for everything else tho! ”
“ This store is great. It's located closer to Gresham than many other Asian groceries so it's a nice options for folks out that way. It has a huge parking lot, and truthfully I've hardly ever seen anyone in the store for its big size. But I hope they're doing well because the place is family run and they have a wide variety of selection. Product is overflowing into boxes in the aisles. Because of that it can feel a little chaotic, but it is actually pretty organized and clean. There is a little food vendor that sells sushi and boba. ”
“ This store is a unknown gem! It is not as as large or organized as SF on 82nd, but it has never failed to stock everything I need to make traditional Chinese/Vietnamese cuisine. It is well positioned on the corner near my home and is never super crowded. Additionally, this store is a family owned small business rather than a huge chain like SF is, so it's always a bonus to get to support the nice owner who often cashiers for me! Unfortunately, it seems the store had to reduce some of its offerings in previous years, as there is unused space where a restaurant could be and a deli window in the back that remains empty. Every time I walk in, it seems like there is some reorganization project in the works and huge piles of things in random places. They are definitely trying to change things up! As far as items, I have been able to buy 25-50 lb bags of rice, mochi flour, tofu, snacks and drinks, vegetarian meat products, pandan and ube extract, sweetened condensed coconut milk (which I haven't seen at other markets), all kinds of dried mushrooms, bamboo leaves, and all the canned goods (grass jelly, jackfruit, lychee) I would expect at an asian grocery store. The prices are also pretty on par, sometimes even cheaper than SF! Lastly, I want to note how nice the owners are and how they always like to start a conversation about what I am making. And, they always give me free snacks and drinks with my purchase! Please, come support this small business if you are on the East side! ”
“ Just a great quality no frills store with kind and happy customer service. A big store with small store appeal! This grocery store offers everyone a great mix of Asian, SE Asian, South Asian and Pacific Island foods, spices, sauces, drinks and dry goods. The prices are midrange and consistent quality and wide diversity of items. There is plenty of safe we'll lit parking... exiting left from east side of parking lot onto 171st can be difficult during peak traffic times. BONUS: A new food cart complex is under construction at the east side of building! ”
“ I really enjoy this asian grocery store. We don't really have any commercial chain asian grocery stores on the east side (you'll have to cry in H-Mart in Beaverton, lol), and so this independent store really has filled an important role. The actual store is in a very large building, and has a very large parking lot. I don't recall what was here previously, but it was a large retail location. This store has quite a few goods and stocked shelves, but it still feels a bit "empty" just because of how large the space is. They've used part of the open space to sell non-food household items. I've always enjoyed finding interesting things to try. There are a number of fresh produce options that you wouldn't find elsewhere, and the meat section had several good options (we enjoyed some bulgogi BBQ). There are also quite a few frozen cases, full of everything from whole fish all the way to bubble tea frozen popsicles (yes, they are as good as you are imagining). The staff who I've interacted with have been very friendly. When you check out, they often include a small gift, which is just a nice touch. While it may be the same size physically as a larger grocery store, it really feels like a family business. If you are interested in learning and experimenting with some asian cooking, check this store out! ”
“ My family has been shopping here since their old location. I think my mom might have been one of their very first customers. This is a wonderful family ran business with wonderful folks running things. It feels like shopping with close family when you're there. Everyone is helpful, welcoming, and so friendly. At other Asian stores in Portland, the employees have not been that helpful, and I end up aimlessly wandering the store trying to find items on my own. Here, they know exactly where to point me to find what I need. They have lots of stock of Asian groceries we need and love. Their ramen and snack selection is amazing. I also loveeeee that they carry a ton of my favorite Hawaiian snacks. With Covid ramped up again, I can't catch a flight there so I'll close my eyes and pretend I'm in Hawaii, when eating snacks from here. They had to move, but honestly I like their new location way better. It's huge, and the parking lot is huge and better yet, if we take the back roads from Happy Valley, there isn't insane Portland traffic. We will definitely heading here for our Asian grocery needs, I recommend you all do the same. Supporting small family businesses is the best way to go! Thanks, for always being so wonderful to our family when we visit the store!! See you guys soon! ”