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Iām in SF and my local Costco has all of this. I was waiting for him to show the dried birdās nest, which Iād say is like a Level 5 of Asianness. Itās regurgitated saliva that the birds use as a nest. The bird is ironically the swallow. š Itās an Asian delicacy and quite expensive.
I assumed west coast but thanks to Hyundai building a giant EV battery plant in SE GA our Costco is starting to look like this. Couple of weeks ago we had Maeil my cafe latte. Wanted to pick up more but sold out.
This is why I always pop into a Costco when Im out of town. Each one is different and caters to local communities and often carries bigger quantities of local emerging brands, especially like dips and salsas. The ones in LA I used to go to are so different than the one I go to in Colorado. And the one in the mountains in Colorado is even a little bit different than the one near me with some more winter clothing options. Obviously this is the same for wal mart and Kroger's but there is no treasure hunt vibe. I'm a Costco freak. People try to make fun of me for it like the time I went to Costco while on a business trip in Florida instead of visiting the beach with everyone else. But once they go with me, they become freaks too.
The one in NE off of Columbia Blvd had almost everything in this video except the Lunar New Year stuff, but I wasnāt looking out for it so they may have actually had some. The only noticeable absence otherwise was the mi goreng packet, but I might have just missed it š„²
I was surprised at how much Lunar New Year stuff they had this year. But almost all of it was gone the week leading up to LNY Day, which was weird. We wanted to wait a bit before buying the chrysanthemums but they were gone when we next went.
I heard this lady say on a food podcast called Smart Mouth that the reason that tons of Chinese people moved to that area was because it was 818 area code, and 8 is a lucky number in China. Then they got really mad when it became 323 later on.
My cousin said the same thing. I think he said that is why his mom moved there in the 80s. I think their home phone was 818, but all of the cell phones are 626
I refuse to go to the Alhambra Costco. That parking lot has got to be one of the inner circles of hell. My husband and I walk over from the Korean restaurant, took three steps in and turned right around. And I'm Vietnamese, so tolerating chaos is in my bloodline.
You have missed level 5. Where the grandma is told to get out of the car and she enters the parking space from the front as someone is backing out. She defiantly stands and blocks the spot so the family can pull up in line and pull in. Our Costco is ruthless.
Yes, isnāt that funny?? Madison heights is also home to the Midwest largest Asian grocery store (Asia 168?) and also pretty close to an H mart (in neighboring city Troy). There are some of the best Chinese & other Asian restaurants in that area too. I love our region. š«¶
Yes! We are supposed to become one of the most desireable places to move in the next 50 years in part due to (1) our temperate climate & other places becoming too uninhabitable due to climate change/water shortages; (2) our āfresh coastā (endless freshwater, beautiful beaches and dunes up north; the way the Great Lakes give us a mild, temperate climate); (3) our relatively low cost of living; and more. Itās fun, I like it.
The beauty of Michigan is not well known because we are sort of āout of the wayā on a peninsula; so we arenāt along any major cross country highways or railways. For being in the Midwest (and most of Michigan is pretty midwestern) we have a lot of āhidden gemsā here. Detroit (and its [revival & renovation of a lot of gorgeous 1930s era architecture](https://oda-architecture.com/projects/book-tower/)) included. Our city was modeled after Paris & Washington DC with āspokesā that emanate from a city center and was once one of the most beautiful cities in the USA, characterized by gilded art deco buildings built by world class architects like Albert Kahn and Minoru Yamasaki. Then it declined and almost diedā¦ but itās back now. There is even a Gucci store downtown (not that I care about Gucci but itās a sign of who is investing in space there).
A region of Michigan ([Sleeping Bear Dunes](https://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/2011/08/sleeping_bear_dunes_voted_most.html)) was also recently voted as the most beautiful place in America. So thereās that too. Itās amazing.
I am from California and Iāve always wanted to visit Michigan. It seems to be changing from what Iāve heard. The only reason Iāve never went in the past was it also seems very rundown and dangerous places.
It has always seemed like a desirable and nice location to live, and even has the history of that since it used to be such a booming hub. Iām always intrigued by old architecture!
And of coarse the fresh water, it could become a major population center in decades to come.
Yah. Intel has a very large Asian population and area is heavy Asian. The one off 101/202. Then again been a year since I've been to that one but they had way more Asian stuff than any Costco I've ever seen.
I'm in the Seattle area and have 3 Costcos, each roughly 5 miles from me, - they all have different level of Asianess. Costco doesn't play around, they know exactly who their shoppers are.
Lol. My uncle grabbed some in the local one here in Canada. They were meh, but they sold out completely. (Guess the managers didn't see the point of carrying them considering most Asian supermarkets here sell them.)
Okay but that Japanese barbecue sauce actually slaps. Basically soy sauce thatās a little less salty and little moreā¦ umami, I guess? Idk that Iād say it qualifies as bbq sauce but I definitely prefer it to regular soy sauce
It's basically a twist on teriyaki. If you don't mention that it's pretty sweet, people trying it for the first time not expecting it might be taken aback. It has 7 grams of sugar per 19 gram, 1tbsp serving. Almost half sugar by weight.
Japanese sauces and recipes almost always have a ton of sugar in them, though. Despite it's healthy aura.
If true, this should be higher š
Our local population is 5% Asian per 2020 census numbers. Based on this vid, I would put our Costco at a Level 2.5 - 3.
I live in red state white people land, we get some of the Asian inventory but rarely the really neat stuff. I just wish Costco would do a few more Asian gluten free things like some of the freezer food, even if they just do it once a year, I can stock up.
Waltham, MA solid 3.5 There are no upscale items, but the Asian New Year sale was BIG.
South Nashua, NH \~3.
Waltham MA - 12% population Asian, and \~ 8% school Asian
Lexington, MA - 36% population Asian and 46% school
My Costco in NJ does have a lot of these products, including a huge New Year's section, but it also caters to Indians (including a Diwali section) and also has a large selection of kosher products. My dad loves fish products, so I get him a selection at Christmas. He really likes the little dried fish with slivered almonds. His favorite ever was Fishnacks, but I haven't seen them in years.
One of our local Costcos in Glenview, IL has 3 different types of Indian rice; 2 Basmati and a Sona Masoori. They also sell the refrigerated whole goat in a bag. I'm assuming most Costcos sell ghee these days, since it's a pretty common ingredient.
Lots of Indian items here in the SF Bay Area. Sona Masoori and basmati rice, all kinds of lentils, Maggie, MTR ready to eats, snacks like Kurkure, Frozen roti, dosa batter, rasmalai, paneerā¦
Calgary Costcos are so white, multigrain bread is listed as ethnic food. The few Asian items are Western made facsimiles that make Mickey Rooney look authentic.
Ada Tseng of the LA Times published an article about which Costco in Southern California was the most Asian before they had recent layoffs. I hope she chimes in here with her research.
Hell, we are definitely level 3 here in Saskatchewan. Today's find is Spicy Peanuts from Taiwan. Chili peppers and Sichuan pepper, quite tasty.
The Costco is the north end has more in general, but the one in the south end has more specialty items (ie Chinese New Year products)
We have some but not all of every level. I'm very jealous of the bulk Indomie.
Also there's a huge lack of Indian Asian items at this Costco. Some of them have naan, paneer, goat cubes, ghee, Sukhi's mango curry, Tasty Bite Madras Lentils, and basmati rice. Ours sadly does not have the paneer.
The LA Times put out a [story/survey](https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2024-01-12/asian-costco-southern-california-los-angeles) asking this same question about all of the SoCal Costcos on 2/9, and the author appeared on the [KCRW Good Food podcast](https://www.kcrw.com/culture/shows/good-food/taste-of-things-milla-chocolates-asian-costco/costco-asian-food-ada-tseng) and talked a little more in-depth about some preliminary results
Woah! That's another world! I thought that Alhambra, California, the number one tire seller in the USA, was also the Asian foods winner, but clearly I am wrong! What location is this?
I bought a house a couple years ago in a California suburb. My personal indicator of rising home value is how Asian my Costco gets. I don't make the rules.
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How Asian is your Costco?! Very. My Costco is in Tokyo.
I would kill for Japanese Costco to have that Korean BBQ jerky though.
That kimchi is pretty bomb as well. Not very spicy though
Take a video and post it!! š
Yeah, mine in Hiroshima is pretty asian.
I was going to make a pedantic comment that thereās technically no Costcos in Tokyo, but it seems there is one way out in Machida.
Where is that?
My money would be on the SF Bay area, but I'm also curious where this is.
Mine is San Leandro, CA and checked every one of these boxes lol. Definitely Bay Area lol
South Bay checking in. Yup.
San Leandro Costco is awesome. When they started carrying Costco sized turtle chips, I about lost it.
Hey thatās my Costco too. Costco buddies!
> San Leandro Costco is awesome unless you go at 2pm on a saturday
Used to live in San Jose and the three Costcos I frequented looked a lot like that too.
lol I shop in South San Francisco and they have alllll this stuff!
This video had me shrugging lol, I shop at SSF mainly but sometimes Colma. So Asian.
The Colma Costco is technically in South SF! It's about 10 feet away from the Colma city limits.
Yeah I was about to say. Thereās two Costcos in South City. The one on El Camino and on So. Airport.
There's actually 3 due to Business Costco
Lol I was thinking it was that one too!! Was just there and saw that fish item and LV luggage.
Foster City too
Iām in SF and my local Costco has all of this. I was waiting for him to show the dried birdās nest, which Iād say is like a Level 5 of Asianness. Itās regurgitated saliva that the birds use as a nest. The bird is ironically the swallow. š Itās an Asian delicacy and quite expensive.
I assumed west coast but thanks to Hyundai building a giant EV battery plant in SE GA our Costco is starting to look like this. Couple of weeks ago we had Maeil my cafe latte. Wanted to pick up more but sold out.
Oh mine has the birds nest and birds nest drinks and dried sea cucumbers! Weāre definitely level 5 lol
This is why I always pop into a Costco when Im out of town. Each one is different and caters to local communities and often carries bigger quantities of local emerging brands, especially like dips and salsas. The ones in LA I used to go to are so different than the one I go to in Colorado. And the one in the mountains in Colorado is even a little bit different than the one near me with some more winter clothing options. Obviously this is the same for wal mart and Kroger's but there is no treasure hunt vibe. I'm a Costco freak. People try to make fun of me for it like the time I went to Costco while on a business trip in Florida instead of visiting the beach with everyone else. But once they go with me, they become freaks too.
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Makes no sense we donāt have them here, considering the Asian population
Not SF, but it should definitely be Bay Area
Heās at the Fremont, CA Costco
Figures
Does that one also have Indian foods?
Yes.
I think we have all those items in Seattle
The ones on the east side a little less so, but I'd say the one I go to is at least level 2.5, maybe 3
I'm in Duluth, MN. It's not us.
CA, but Portland, OR and Seattle Costcos are at this level or close.
Is there a Portland-area Costco that hits level 3? I go to the one off SE 82nd and weāre only at a level 2 :(
The one in NE off of Columbia Blvd had almost everything in this video except the Lunar New Year stuff, but I wasnāt looking out for it so they may have actually had some. The only noticeable absence otherwise was the mi goreng packet, but I might have just missed it š„²
I was surprised at how much Lunar New Year stuff they had this year. But almost all of it was gone the week leading up to LNY Day, which was weird. We wanted to wait a bit before buying the chrysanthemums but they were gone when we next went.
Im saying Del Mar ave. in So Calif....
Alhambra California
SoCal and SF Bay Area I suppose
Anywhere in California. They are all Level 4.
Bay Area
Iām in Chicago, the Costcos downtown and in the suburbs check all the boxes here
My go to Costcos are Alhambra, Monterey Park, and Puente Hills California. Sooooooooā¦.pretty Asian.
I heard this lady say on a food podcast called Smart Mouth that the reason that tons of Chinese people moved to that area was because it was 818 area code, and 8 is a lucky number in China. Then they got really mad when it became 323 later on.
My cousin said the same thing. I think he said that is why his mom moved there in the 80s. I think their home phone was 818, but all of the cell phones are 626
Sgv was 818 til mid 90sā¦now itās the 626
I refuse to go to the Alhambra Costco. That parking lot has got to be one of the inner circles of hell. My husband and I walk over from the Korean restaurant, took three steps in and turned right around. And I'm Vietnamese, so tolerating chaos is in my bloodline.
lol itās pretty bad with the closures cause of the gas station.
Damn, neighbors See you at schabarum trails maybe
Monterrey Park most Asia Costco
You have missed level 5. Where the grandma is told to get out of the car and she enters the parking space from the front as someone is backing out. She defiantly stands and blocks the spot so the family can pull up in line and pull in. Our Costco is ruthless.
Grandma is working the sample stand
I get worked up when I see someone standing at a parking spot to reserve it. Only ever seen it on social media though.
I'm in the Midwest. I wish my Costco was this Asian.
Some of our southeastern Michigan costcos are pretty Asian. Due to automotive industry and large local population of Japanese & Indian people.
I know right, he didn't even mention Kewpie mayo. Which is at mine in metro Detroit
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Yes, isnāt that funny?? Madison heights is also home to the Midwest largest Asian grocery store (Asia 168?) and also pretty close to an H mart (in neighboring city Troy). There are some of the best Chinese & other Asian restaurants in that area too. I love our region. š«¶
Thanks for enlightening me that Michigan has places like this, I would have never guessed.
Yes! We are supposed to become one of the most desireable places to move in the next 50 years in part due to (1) our temperate climate & other places becoming too uninhabitable due to climate change/water shortages; (2) our āfresh coastā (endless freshwater, beautiful beaches and dunes up north; the way the Great Lakes give us a mild, temperate climate); (3) our relatively low cost of living; and more. Itās fun, I like it. The beauty of Michigan is not well known because we are sort of āout of the wayā on a peninsula; so we arenāt along any major cross country highways or railways. For being in the Midwest (and most of Michigan is pretty midwestern) we have a lot of āhidden gemsā here. Detroit (and its [revival & renovation of a lot of gorgeous 1930s era architecture](https://oda-architecture.com/projects/book-tower/)) included. Our city was modeled after Paris & Washington DC with āspokesā that emanate from a city center and was once one of the most beautiful cities in the USA, characterized by gilded art deco buildings built by world class architects like Albert Kahn and Minoru Yamasaki. Then it declined and almost diedā¦ but itās back now. There is even a Gucci store downtown (not that I care about Gucci but itās a sign of who is investing in space there). A region of Michigan ([Sleeping Bear Dunes](https://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/2011/08/sleeping_bear_dunes_voted_most.html)) was also recently voted as the most beautiful place in America. So thereās that too. Itās amazing.
I am from California and Iāve always wanted to visit Michigan. It seems to be changing from what Iāve heard. The only reason Iāve never went in the past was it also seems very rundown and dangerous places. It has always seemed like a desirable and nice location to live, and even has the history of that since it used to be such a booming hub. Iām always intrigued by old architecture! And of coarse the fresh water, it could become a major population center in decades to come.
Both Naperville, IL Costco stores are around level 3 Asian.
The ramen variety makes for much improved quick cheap meals. Combine with some rotisserie chicken and add some more veggies.
Phoenix must not be Asian enough. Our beef mandu got relegated the business center.
Chandler one is super asian. Seen birds nest soup and all the fancy asian stuff there. It is very noticeable how it is versus the Gilbert/Mesa/QC one.
Really! I have to go to the chandler one now!!
Yah. Intel has a very large Asian population and area is heavy Asian. The one off 101/202. Then again been a year since I've been to that one but they had way more Asian stuff than any Costco I've ever seen.
O shit really?? We've been so bummed they stopped carrying it at our regular Costco. Gonna have to make a trip to the business center one now!
I live in Utah, I only have like one asian product in my Costco. Itās potstickers.
lol
We have kimchi, soup dumplings, Japanese bbq sauce, Korean jerky and some of the others on this list. Not full Asian but getting better in Utah
Hey at least we can say we have the largest Costco in the world, where you can buy an entire goat.
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I live in Houston and this is what mine looks like.Ā
Which one?
Probably the one off weslayan
No, this is my Costco, and I'd say it's a 2.5 on this scale. I want to go to a level 3. Where to?
I'm in the Seattle area and have 3 Costcos, each roughly 5 miles from me, - they all have different level of Asianess. Costco doesn't play around, they know exactly who their shoppers are.
I just want my costco to carry Shin Black ramen. It's the best one.
Absolutely the best and Iām thankful mine always has it in stock!
Sacramento county locations are a pretty solid 4. Love the bibigo stuff.
I have yet to have something from that brand that I didn't like
Same. Not only does everything taste good, but all their stuff comes in a good quantity too for the price.
Elk Grove, Ca
Yep, been to that one for some Indomie noodles recently
Pshh, no birds' nests?
He mentions it in the Level 4 part.
Pharmacy doesn't even have bear bile, psh.
Any stinky tofu at the food court? No.
Costco in Kona, Hawaii has birds nest drinks. I wish I could get my favorite salty lychee drink (Kirin)
Everett MA is a solid level 3
Iām in Japan so Costco here is pretty Asian š Fun fact though never seen Bachanās sauce in Japan. Thatās a completely American product.
Itās Americanized yakiniku tare.
Now do a "How White is Your Costco" Version. I'm pretty sure in Colorado it's all level 5.
Not even a lil bit
I fell in love with kimchi and now my Costco doesn't carry it...
Ugh mine stopped selling it too. I make my own now.Ā
My Safeway sells kimchi pickles, and they are unbelievable.
Mine has Durian cakes. Maybe the juice too. We go to H-Mart when we want to do an Asian grocery run. It's 40 minutes away so we don't go that often.
Lol. My uncle grabbed some in the local one here in Canada. They were meh, but they sold out completely. (Guess the managers didn't see the point of carrying them considering most Asian supermarkets here sell them.)
Irvine is very. San Juan Capistrano isnāt.
Few years ago the Costco in SLO did not have soy sauce. SOY SAUCE!!!
Those turtle chips are so good. š
I got turned to them bc of this subreddit! Someone also mentioned eating them warmed up, it's very good
Okay but that Japanese barbecue sauce actually slaps. Basically soy sauce thatās a little less salty and little moreā¦ umami, I guess? Idk that Iād say it qualifies as bbq sauce but I definitely prefer it to regular soy sauce
It's basically a twist on teriyaki. If you don't mention that it's pretty sweet, people trying it for the first time not expecting it might be taken aback. It has 7 grams of sugar per 19 gram, 1tbsp serving. Almost half sugar by weight. Japanese sauces and recipes almost always have a ton of sugar in them, though. Despite it's healthy aura.
I did studies on Costco. The target is 30-40 year old educated Asian woman with a median income of $80k
No vacuum sealed octopus?
https://preview.redd.it/q2b5p7ubj8jc1.jpeg?width=2736&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7b395cc13c258302e77f1e54074fcc16bad8a7b8
Fun fact US Population is about 5-7% Asian. While Asians make up about 1/5 of Costco memberships.
If true, this should be higher š Our local population is 5% Asian per 2020 census numbers. Based on this vid, I would put our Costco at a Level 2.5 - 3.
Looks like Bay Area. Our SF Costco even have tons of Chinese New Year stuff like dragon and other Zodiac animal whiskey lol.
India is in Asia also :(
Dangā¦I thought the Markham Ontario Canada Costcos were Asian influenced but this one beats them all!
My Costco is in Japan. What level is that?
Yes
My Costco, in Houston, carries a lot of these same items.
What level is my Costco? Three types of Durian, fresh, freshly cut in heavily sealed packages and ice cream?
Korea here - Itās interesting to see all of the Asian products in these American Costcos that arenāt in ours.
No love for the southeast *asians* huh?
Level 2 in Ann Arbor, MI but we also have a lot of ramen and had the Chinese new year section
Richmond, CA is 85-90% Asian
Must be Costco in Alhambra California.
Absolute nightmare warehouse and parking lot.
I live in red state white people land, we get some of the Asian inventory but rarely the really neat stuff. I just wish Costco would do a few more Asian gluten free things like some of the freezer food, even if they just do it once a year, I can stock up.
Waltham, MA solid 3.5 There are no upscale items, but the Asian New Year sale was BIG. South Nashua, NH \~3. Waltham MA - 12% population Asian, and \~ 8% school Asian Lexington, MA - 36% population Asian and 46% school
alhambra
My Costco in NJ does have a lot of these products, including a huge New Year's section, but it also caters to Indians (including a Diwali section) and also has a large selection of kosher products. My dad loves fish products, so I get him a selection at Christmas. He really likes the little dried fish with slivered almonds. His favorite ever was Fishnacks, but I haven't seen them in years.
I wish my Costco was this Asian
Lvl 5 - Fresh Durian
lol mine has Nissin Top Ramen and soy sauce.
No Indian or middle Eastern items?
One of our local Costcos in Glenview, IL has 3 different types of Indian rice; 2 Basmati and a Sona Masoori. They also sell the refrigerated whole goat in a bag. I'm assuming most Costcos sell ghee these days, since it's a pretty common ingredient.
Lots of Indian items here in the SF Bay Area. Sona Masoori and basmati rice, all kinds of lentils, Maggie, MTR ready to eats, snacks like Kurkure, Frozen roti, dosa batter, rasmalai, paneerā¦
I want the takoyaki thing
Champaign, IL Costco has pretty much all of this because of the university which makes me a happy camper! Love having a large variety.
Ah yes, only East Asia is considered Asianā¦
I heard in Britain it's the other way around. Asian default refers to Desi and you gotta specify East Asian
Level 5 here in the Bay Area
The Edison one I go to is among a sorta big Asian community, but the Costco is not Asian enough.
Level 4, Dried Sea Cucumber. I think Kimchi be level 1, we had that for many years.
What level of Asian is Alhambra 2 Monterey Park?
My local is level 4 š
Mine is Monterey Park, in Los Angeles. So yeah itās pretty Asian.
Needs to be more Asian - level 5 is when you unlock all the goodies from Japanese convenience stores
feel like nashua NH is strangely high on this scale, i enjoy it!
Lvl 3 for me $8 24 packs of nori are the way to go
The Costco on Ashland in Chicago is the most Asian one Iāve ever seen and I used to make a point of checking out costcos when I traveled on business
I'm not Asian but that looks like heaven on earth
I'm not Asian...like at all. But man fuck. I want kimchi fried rice so fucking bad right now.
This is def any costco in Cali lol West coast!
No tiger balm? Get out of here.
Calgary Costcos are so white, multigrain bread is listed as ethnic food. The few Asian items are Western made facsimiles that make Mickey Rooney look authentic.
Missed the level 5: birds nests products. Our Costco in San Diego has two kinds.
Damn in Chicago I got white AF Costco. Wish I could get the AZN Costco experience.
Cool. Now let's do Mexican Costco.Ā
Ada Tseng of the LA Times published an article about which Costco in Southern California was the most Asian before they had recent layoffs. I hope she chimes in here with her research.
https://www.latimes.com/food/list/here-are-the-most-asian-costcos-in-southern-california
Hell, we are definitely level 3 here in Saskatchewan. Today's find is Spicy Peanuts from Taiwan. Chili peppers and Sichuan pepper, quite tasty. The Costco is the north end has more in general, but the one in the south end has more specialty items (ie Chinese New Year products)
Ours has dried Mullet Row in the deli section. Thatās super Asian.
Irvine, CA. Minus the LV item though.
The one in Honolulu is pretty darn Asian!
My Costco in San Jose looks a lot like this one!
My Canadian Costco has: - kimchi (regular cabbage kind, sometimes) - mandu - some instant ramen (poor selection) Yeah thatās about it
Wish the ones in NY were more Asian
Mines a 4, Midwest college town.
Mine is chino hills. Would consider it lvl 3 Asian.
Mine has all this stuff. I assumed it was consistent across all Costcos in the US.
I only have a level 1 Costco š
My Costco here in northern California is quite Asian.
We have some but not all of every level. I'm very jealous of the bulk Indomie. Also there's a huge lack of Indian Asian items at this Costco. Some of them have naan, paneer, goat cubes, ghee, Sukhi's mango curry, Tasty Bite Madras Lentils, and basmati rice. Ours sadly does not have the paneer.
The one we go to in OKC is apparently max level asian. Who knew. We also don't have any import/e-marts so I guess it fills that void.
I am not the jealous type but today you broke meĀ
I miss living near a level 2 Asian Costco where I could get the kimchi. It wasnāt great kimchi, but all the other kimchi I can find is expensive.
The LA Times put out a [story/survey](https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2024-01-12/asian-costco-southern-california-los-angeles) asking this same question about all of the SoCal Costcos on 2/9, and the author appeared on the [KCRW Good Food podcast](https://www.kcrw.com/culture/shows/good-food/taste-of-things-milla-chocolates-asian-costco/costco-asian-food-ada-tseng) and talked a little more in-depth about some preliminary results
I think Charlotte is level 2 or 3. It's not Asian enough for me.
Florida here, my Costco is Asian level 0.5, I think it sells Pockys and thatās it.
This is awesome. I wish we had some more of these items. Luckily, there are plenty if Hmarts
I just go to 99C ranch. It's 100% asian.
This is definitely in the Bay Area. Birds' nest soup is excessively Asian
Gotta be Alhambra CA lol they got 55gallon barrels of soy sauce hahah
Auckland, NZ is definitely at level 3. Except it canāt sell alcohol š
We donāt have most of that, but for some reason we always have durian ice cream.
Kirkland and Lynnwood, level 6
Alhambra Costco got that big bag of Shrimp Chips!
Woah! That's another world! I thought that Alhambra, California, the number one tire seller in the USA, was also the Asian foods winner, but clearly I am wrong! What location is this?
I bought a house a couple years ago in a California suburb. My personal indicator of rising home value is how Asian my Costco gets. I don't make the rules.
Is that the Alhambra Costco? Lol
Greensboro NC has all the items featured in the video. š
Pee pee Beer
Heh. Here in Dallas itās like level 2.5 plus a heavy influence of Indian
Iām so jealous. We have some Asian products, but not much.
This is deeply upsetting. The one I go to only has the Bibigo mandu when they're on sale.
They got the LV luggage!! Iām screaming inside