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Welcome to Korean Korner, located at 12207 Veirs Mill Rd in Silver Spring, MD. This unique grocery store offers a wide variety of Korean and other ethnic grocery items, fresh produce, and deliciously marinated meats that are sure to tantalize your taste buds.
Customers like Dominic L. appreciate the updated layout of the store and the easy pick-up process for catering orders. The woman in charge of the kitchen ensures that each order is handled efficiently and with care, making it a go-to spot for families looking for great food at affordable prices.
Christine M. highlights the diverse offerings at Korean Korner, from kimchi to fresh whole fish, curry powders, noodles, and beyond. This isn't your typical grocery store - it's a place to explore new flavors and ingredients that you might not find elsewhere.
For Gail B., the fresh produce, diverse selection of rice, and extensive tea section stand out as key highlights of Korean Korner. The restaurant offers a variety of meal choices, with entrees starting at around $10, making it a great option for those looking for authentic Korean cuisine.
While Ivan A. had a disappointing experience with the marinated meats, it's important to note that Korean Korner has been a staple in the community for many years, offering quality food and service to its loyal customers.
Overall, Korean Korner is a hidden gem that combines the convenience of a grocery store with the flavors of a restaurant. Whether you're looking for fresh produce, marinated meats, or unique ingredients for your next culinary adventure, Korean Korner has something for everyone.
“ Glad they updated the front and rearranged the aisles and overall flow inside. The grocery store is your typical Korean grocery store. It has a good selection of produce and cuts of meat but not as much with the high end organic or grass fed beef. All the other essentials, spices, etc. are all very affordable. The main reason for this review is the catering and restaurant portion of the grocery store. The prices are great and the food is excellent. Pick-up, even during the holidays, is so easy and efficient. The woman in charge has a handle on that entire kitchen and each order. She is extremely nice and just gets things done. I have been picking up for our family for years and I wouldn't want to go anywhere else. The only small issue is the amount of traffic right in front of the door, but I'm also picking up during the busiest times of the year. ”
“ I am sad for those who shopped here and give the store a 1 rating because they think it is a "rough neighborhood" or say that the store does not have enough of one countries food basics. I think this store is amazing! Where else can you go and buy kimchi, queso, fresh whole fish, fresh ginger, poblano peppers and star fruit in the same store! I have also purchased amazing curry powders, sauces, noodles and grains and have tried foods that I would never have tried, if I did not shop here. Does it have the "Whole Foods" or "Mom's" vibe- no, does it have everything on a traditional shopping list, probably not, and that is the point. This shopping experience is very akin to an experience in any major city, anywhere in the world, where they have diversity of cuisines, and people, offering items that go beyond the status quo. If you want neat, tidy and quiet this is not your place, but if you want to explore new flavors and have a unique grocery shopping experience this should be your go to. I have been shopping here for years and it keeps getting better! ”
“ good food for very reasonable price freshly made. It's inside a grocery store where you can find mostly Korean and some other ethnic grocery items and produce ”
“ This store is great. The produce is fresh, cheaper than Harris Teeter or Whole Foods and varied. You can find coconut, cactus or fresh herbs. There are dozens of rice choices. There is even a rice cooker for one (over $100). The household section has ramekins, rice bowls, utensils, and great kitchen gadgets. The tea section is wonderful. The meat section has tons of fresh fish and other choices. The employees take extra time to meticulously wrap and package the meat. I enjoyed looking at curry options (spices, cubes or packages). There are so many oils, soy sauce bottles and noodles. The restaurant has goat and several meal choices. Entrees start at $10 "ish" dollars. Ingredients for Kimchi are on the shelf or already made in containers. Use a small cart. It is easier to get through the aisles that way. ”
“ Today was my worst day here after many years of shopping. Long time shopper. 10 years. My wife even longer, 15+ years. Korean Korner has been around for a long time, before many of the Lotte and HMarts were around. Overall an extremely positive experience until today. They don't deserve a one star for messing up one time but I must say my piece today. Korean Korner has it all. Readily made kimchi and marinated meats are it's highlight. Everyone knows that they excel in making delicious food, premade or ready to order from their restaurant. But in 2020, something changed. Our favorite, the beef boneless short rib or galbi is the best and most pricey meat there. It costs 19.99/lb in 2020 and I have been buying it since 2010. Because it's magnificent. Cheaper and better than the restaurant. For holidays and birthdays, I buy it twice a year no matter the drive. My birthday is September 10th and I drove an hour to get it this year. But today, September 12, 2020. I tasted something new in the meat, fabuloso, the cleaning detergent. My thinking is that they really cleaned the tubs due to COVID-19 and that the meat sits and and it marinated. And they used this fabuloso cleaner in it. Today, I tasted the cleaner in every other bite. My wife realized it first and she called them in the middle of my birthday dinner to tell them about it. If we bring it, I will drive another 100 mile/ 2hr+ round trip and best case is I get my 61 dollars back. So let's call them and warn them at least. Their response was to bring it to their butcher department to have them taste and check it out because they have never heard such a ridiculous complaint. Their attitude was that they didn't believe us and we explained that we live so far that we aren't trying to get a refund. We had eaten a 1/3 of it, spit out the other 1/3 and did not cook the other 1/3. But they need to know that the batch is bad. They don't deserve a low rating after so many years of great service. But there needs to be a record of this experience. If you also taste fabuloso in your meat from Korean Korner, then please call and let them know. You can also reference this review as someone else who has the same experience. There is a 24hr return window for this meat but I will lose that much in the drive between gas used and time spent to do so. Don't let this tarnish their reputation as I have been nothing but pleased every time. However if nothing is done to remedy this, there will be more disappointing experiences and someone could get sick from this. I hope Korean Korner takes the call we made seriously. ”
“ Pretty decent Korean grocery store. Has a wide variety of food selections, produce, ramen, Korean side-dishes, dried foods and canned goods. They also have a small cafe inside where you can order tasty Korean entrees. Like the Bulgogi with Rice, the dumplings, Bibimbap and a few other dishes. Friendly ladies working there. The aisles are pretty small, but packed with an inventory of Korean items. There is a fish and seafood area in the back, along with frozen foods and meats. Parking can be a frickin' hassle on the weekends, though. And getting around is stressful, because it's kind of tight around the area, right next to a thrift store and a CVS. ”
“ I have been to countless korean megamart and this nothing like other stores.. 5 stars for the staff who are essential workers First of all there is that plangent smell as you enter the store. secondly the aisles are strangley pretty small and the structure of the store is just weird and strange very unorganized, it seems like a maze.. Fruits and veggies arent very fresh ,there are lots if fallen leaves and other stuff on the floor, the lightings arent very good. The energy of the store isnt good. As soon as you walk in you immediately feel something isnt pleasant there.. I personally didnt have bad experience there cuz i found what i was going for, i like how they have alcohol section, asian food and African food section.. There is also a small cafeteria inside the store with small menu and tables... One good thing in this store is that prices are very good..you could find lots of good deals on many items.. I will definitely go back for the good deals like kitchen appliances and other gear but definitely for for fruits meat or veggies... ”