Pacific Supermarket

I’m not gonna go there anymore they need to check expire food and out date item. And I hope the Health department r on there case.

Very disappointed. We needed one thing critical for our Christmas dinner. Very happy when I called and was told they would be open for another 20 min. My son rushed over and got there within 10 min. but was not let into the store. Great you were open on Christmas Day, I don’t blame you for wanting to leave early, but don’t tell someone you’re open when you’re not allowing customers into the store anymore. Merry Christmas!

I’d like to add to my review below that since then, appliances SHOULD BE AVOIDED AT ALL COSTS! One friend bought an electric stovetop there which was FUMING HEAVY GAS CLOUDS all over the place! My mom bought a «Star» brand rice cooker there and it broke in only a few months as if it had not gone through quality control – well of course these appliances are made in China where there standards are extremely low! Get your appliances at Target, Amazon, Costco, anywhere more reliable than at Pacific Supermarket

I was about to get the vegetables and suddenly I saw a rat running across the floor. I was disgusted and I told one of the person in charge and she didn’t say anything but smile. I have been shopping in this grocery for more than 10 years. Now I have to go somewhere else because I don’t think they are doing something about it

The food is good, especially the appetizer set on table before meal, it could has rated as 4star, the reason I rate them 3star is the terrible serving.
My girl friend came in and ready to order, by the time we noticed that we didn’t have any water nor tea, and the problem (no water nor tea) didn’t seem to be seen. I admit that we are not good at speaking English, we spoke with terrible accent, and so was the pretty Korean young man, when people can not communicate in a right way, it would be terrible, and it just happened. we noticed that the pretty Korean young man wasn’t waiting patiently, sorry for my terrible English, sorry to had a bad time dining.

This review is only for the BALUT EGGS.
This place is convenient since it is the closest Asian market to work and home.
–Last year there was no duck inside, just the yolk. Bought a six pack that was pointed out to me by an employee. I ended feeding it all to my dogs. haha
–This time I gave it another try since I was already in the market grocery shopping.
9÷10÷15 They were expired, old, and dry. Flick of the wrist into the compost bin!
**For being a mostly filipino market, their balut game is slackin!!**
I’ll have to try the Manila market on mission. *UPDATE* They got the TJ eggs there.
Good places in the city is may wah market on clement in the richmond district when they’re in stock.
Ranch 99 in Daly City has decent eggs there too.
Best ones are from the Asian markets in Oakland or San Jose that are labeled TJ on top of them.
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Pacific Super is just your standard Chinese market, only bigger. Selection is good but as is typical, service and cleanliness is sub par (although not too bad).
I have to rate them low because of a food safety issue. I bought a couple of deli dishes. The pork spareribs tasted like the meat was spoiled. Because of the heavy flavor of the sauce I wasn’t entirely sure but after eating a couple more pieces the meat was definitely spoiled. In a glass half full sense at least it was something detectable. The worse alternative is where you finish all of it unaware there’s a problem.

I would give negative 5 stars if I could. I attempted to shop here today but when I was pushing the cart in the isle I was approached by a worker that told me I could not have my backpack on while shopping even though there was many other people shopping with backpacks on. I told the lady that I was not going to go put my backpack with my iPad inside back in my car as I didn’t want my window to get broken… let’s face it, this location is super sketchy and stuff happens in the city. She said it was «store policy» to not allow anyone to shop with a backpack on. Keep in mind that I was shopping with my kids so its not like I’m trying to steal anything and I had shopped in here last week with my backpack with no problem. I basically use my backpack as a purse and to be told I needed to leave it in my car after seeing at least 3 other people shopping with their backpacks on really pissed me off. I felt like I was being accused of trying to steal when this is not in my character. I have had my car broken into in the past and I do not want that to happen again. I have shopped here many of times over the past 7 years and I have never been stopped or even remotely accused of possibly stealing due to wearing a backpack.
I ended up leaving the store and going to shop at Manilla Oriental Market on Mission. They didn’t say anything to me about having my backpack on! They offered to help carry my rice and other items to my car. Such a big difference!

As I write this review I can smell the fish at this place. The smell is so overpowering. Then the fast food at the entrance is sickening. Birds and other rodents are to close for easy b access to this area. Not safe. Oh, the produce section is good. The only place in know where durian wafers are cheap in bulk. The checkout stand is so small. You can tell this place was made for small people.

While my friends were shopping at Safeway and Whole Foods, my Asian parents took me to Pacific Supermarket every week to get our groceries. So while everyone had hot cheetos and lunchables, I was bringing lychee jelly cups and pocky sticks to school. Fast forward to my early twenties, I recently found myself at Pacific Super looking for a tea strainer and knew that Pacific Super would have them in stock. Lo and behold they had a whole aisle full of them in various shapes and sizes! Looking around, Pacific Super is still the same, stinky, grungy market I didn’t like going to, but was pleasantly surprised to find that they had a bunch of different candy that other stores mark up the prices on such as kit kats and macadamia roca. Oh, and if you look Asian, the elderly cashier ladies will speak to you in Cantonese lol

I expect to see pigeons at an outdoor market NOT an indoor one! This place made me feel itchy while I shopped for Poky candy. I have a feeling my candy will be stale and might return to return it. I’d rather drive further and go to another Asian supermarket.

OMG! I was terrified walking into this establishment. It’s dirty and it looks like I’m walking into a scene of Walking Dead. After we parked, I’m surprised that I had the audacity to walk in.
If you can bypass the cleanliness of the place like my family, the roast meats are one of the best that I’ve tried. My family frequents this place often as it is convenient without having to drive further to Ranch 99 or Pacific Supermarket at South SF. As for me, I rather drive an hour further than to have to come to this place. I recall leaving and seeing a group of people in the rearview mirror scavenging for food behind the parking lot. I’m not really sure what they were doing. Were they dumpster diving? Or, were they looking for recyclable products to sell? Or, was the establishment giving food away? Who knows! You won’t see me there again!

The tall Manager is usually cool, humble, and polite. He is not the type that places himself above other Asians because fortune dropped from windfall. I think that he’d been at that management position for more than a decade.
On the other hand, the older women at the hot food deli are rather annoying.
1. Sometimes they don’t serve customers in the order of arrival, and that probably goes with the ignorance of every Asian market.
2. At times, if you are the only customer in line, the stick thin older woman would just ignore you. She would use mini-​utensils to snatch pieces of food from the steam-​table, turn her back on you, then eat the food atrociously while shaking her butt and hollering conversations with the male workers on the other side of the kitchen. You are left waiting for the other older woman server to come out from the back.
3. No matter how unappealing they are from their lack of professionalism, enthusiasm, smiles, and customer service — among others, I noticed that these older women like to stare at and check out male customers. Very discomforting; I often go to the Pacific Super at other locations to avoid the above annoyances.

This place is huge! I don’t live anywhere close by, but this place is really nice, ok maybe nice isn’t the word, but this place has a ton of variety. Lots of things!!! Lotto tix, groceries, snacks… anything and everything.

I frequent this pacific super because its closest to my place of residence, not because it’s my preference!
Pacific super is your one stop shop for anything Filipino (and other ethnicities). I come here whenever I want to make a filipino dish.
Yesterday my mom requested sinigang, and as her wish is my command I went to PS. This place is not somewhere you need to be all glam for because it smells like straight fish— it is NOT for the weak hearted. They have fish, seafood and meats in their deli section, and they even offer free frying for fish purchases. Beware though. The hours are weird for fish frying — ends at around 6 I believe.
The only reason I give this place 2 stars is because they always have the produce I need and their meat selection is plentiful. Yet It is not the most customer service oriented place.
They do take cash and card, but don’t forget to bring your reusable bag! They still use those super thick plastic bags (go green, lol)

I’ve been coming here for the last 3+ years since its a convenient Asian grocery store. Seriously tho, I’m like two blocks away from this place, that’s how convenient it is.
I must say tho, never buy your proteins here. Be warned! Its not fresh at all. My husband was telling me that he overheard someone say that they use the meats that’s been sitting out for the longest in their Hot Deli area. Eek!
And Idk if any of you notice but I swear the majority of the time that I do make a run for something, there’s usually a pigeon or two lurking in the facility.
I’m actually not surprised that they don’t take care of the matter, or even afraid of being shut down.
On another note, I’m mostly here for snacks or condiments.

I tried this place for a local grocery store recently. I’m all for the authentic asian grocery store and have been to plenty in my life.
has great prices, however the cleanliness is horrible. I love the fresh fish idea. I tried to purchase fresh Tilapia, but flies were EVERYWHERE… Instantly turned me and my girlfriend off as well as the old fishy smell. To top things off, they have pigeons flying around inside the store! Lol WOW they should rename this place 3^rd world store.

I’ve been coming here all my life for my grocery needs. They have a great selection of grocery, seafood, meat, veggies, snacks, etc. Just be careful though because sometimes food may not be too fresh. Just use your judgement and see what you think looks fresh. I’m usually here for snacks anyway.

This place has all the imported Asian inspired treats and foods that you’re looking for that you won’t find at you’re traditional supermarket. This place has all the imported necessities and with a pretty good price point is actually worth going through to discover what you like and what you don’t like.
You can find many unique Asian food items here. Looking to make Phở, Wonton soup, Lumpia or any other favorite Asian cuisine or family meal, this is the place to go. In fact this is the Asian version of Safeway, Lol. The first thing you notice at this location is a full-​scale choice of foods freshly prepared right by the front door. Items such as chow mein, fried rice, wings, and other popular Chinese food dishes are easily bought and taken home to consume. Although the store is outdated the amount of product they served here is larger than any other Asian food market but I’ve been to. Especially when you consider the Daly City area, this place really has locked down there area for their customers.
If you walk towards the back end of the supermarket they have a full-​scale fishmarket and butcher/​meat market. You can choose from Talapia, lobsters, salmon, and shrimps and many other seafood to choose from. As well as fresh chicken, beef, ground chicken or turkey. So many things to choose from it can be a theme park for shoppers. Another great option to have is if you choose you’re fish, you can have it and other things deep fried right there in the store as you shop. Then pick it up as you leave. The smell of fresh fried fish is to die for.
I have found though that you do need to be very careful with some of the purchases here. Items like there fruit can be very old and should not be touched. I’ve even notice pigeons flying in the store and sitting over the meet and even dairy section. Thats not good when you’re combining it with fresh foods. Another issue that I have is although it’s authentic even down to the employees, who are all predominantly Asian. It’s very hard to find somebody to talk to because most employees that I have found, don’t speak really good English. I find it hard to find things when I don’t know it’s location and know one understands me. It can be extra frustrating.

Eh…
I recently came to Pacific Supermarket to get some Mitchell’s Ice Cream. You see, I was trying to get around waiting for the long lines at Mitchell’s and their website said I could get some at Pacific Supermarket.
I really should have anticipated it, but they only carry Asian-​inspired flavors: Lychee, Green Tea, Ube, etc.
I ended up getting some food from their hot bar instead. Big mistake! I don’t know if it was my stomach or their food, but eating there did not turn out well for me. :(
I probably won’t be back any time soon because I prefer some of the Asian supermarkets throughout the city to Pacific.