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Welcome to MD Oriental Market

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Welcome to MD Oriental Market, your gateway to a rich tapestry of Asian flavors nestled in the heart of Pinellas Park, Florida. This expansive international grocery store, located at 7580 49th St N, is more than just a market; it is an experience that transports visitors into the vibrant world of Asian cuisine. Whether you're a long-time aficionado or a curious beginner, MD Oriental Market offers something delightful for everyone.

As you step through the doors, you're welcomed by the intoxicating aroma of freshly prepared dishes wafting from their hot deli. Here, patrons can indulge in a selection of authentic Asian specialties, with standout items like their roasted duck and Chinese BBQ pork taking center stage. Customers rave about the roasted duck, often described as "amazeballs"—a must-try for any duck lover. The assortment extends to their famous Hot & Sour soup, loaded with mushrooms, tofu, and black fungus, delivering a comforting bowl of flavors that warms the soul.

MD Oriental Market is not just about the hot deli; it boasts a vast array of grocery items that cater to every need. From fresh produce and seafood to a plethora of Asian snacks and unique ingredients, you've got everything required to whip up your favorite homemade dishes. Liyike J. beautifully describes this as "bread heaven," emphasizing the wide range of pastries and buns that fans can’t get enough of. The market is particularly known for its freshly baked goods, with customers like Kaira G. reminiscing about their childhood experiences in Asian markets, making this store feel like a nostalgic journey through flavors and aromas.

While some find the presence of certain odors, particularly near the seafood section, a minor drawback, this is counterbalanced by the exceptional customer service. Reviewers consistently mention the friendliness and helpfulness of staff. From finding the right chopsticks to sharing culinary recommendations, the employees at MD Oriental Market are noted for their dedication to customer satisfaction. Cheri Y.’s delightful encounter, where staff assisted in locating her lost keys, highlights the extraordinary level of service that patrons can expect at this market.

  • Must-Try Highlights:
    • Roasted Duck - A fan favorite celebrated for its exceptional taste.
    • Hot & Sour Soup - Packed with flavor and the perfect companion for any meal.
    • Asian Snacks - A fantastic assortment of unique flavors, including limited-edition Lays chips!
  • A Mini Cafe Experience: The self-serve dining area, The Black Dragon, offers patrons a cozy spot to enjoy their selections from the hot deli or simply take a breather while shopping.
  • A True Community Gem: This isn't just a grocery store; it's a hub for the local Asian community, celebrated for its variety, quality, and authenticity.

In conclusion, MD Oriental Market stands as a pillar of cultural enrichment in the Pinellas Park area. With its diverse offerings, superb customer service, and vibrant atmosphere, it’s easy to see why customers return time and time again. Whether you're hunting for specific ingredients or simply seeking to indulge in tantalizing dishes, let MD Oriental Market be your first stop on your culinary adventure. It’s a world waiting to be explored, tasted, and relished.

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Doug B.
Doug B.

Lots of products, help is a little scarce in the isles if you are having difficulty locating an item

Cheri Y.
Cheri Y.

I really love this Asian Grocery, everyone is so friendly here, the service is tops. The first time I came in, I bought an adorable little bamboo plant. The Asian lady that sold it to me, we had a lovely conversation about bamboo plants & several other topics. Just the most beautiful, kind & super sweet human. The second time I came I got some food off the hot deli. "You can Pick 3 items." The food is very good & a great value. There is a little self serve "dine in" cafe room "The Black Dragon" where you can sit & eat. The servers in the hot deli are even more fabulous. Moi had a long long conversation about all the foods with them. They don't have chicken wings every day. Just some days. And it's random, so you just have to check daily if you want chicken wings. And they are freakin delicious. The giant fried prawns are amazeballs also. The other thing that they have on the hot deli that I love is the Hot & Sour soup. Theirs has mushrooms, tofu & black fungus in it. Fabulous :)... And of course they have the Chinese roasted duck, crispy pork belly & chinese BBQ pork. They are all incredible but the duck they sell here is amazeballs. I eat a lot of duck, make a lot of duck also but I eat a lot of Chinese Duck from the markets, Dallas, OKC, Pensacola, none of them compare to the Roasted Duck here. The Duck here is A MUST ORDER. Amazeballs. You must try the Roasted Duck here. The bad news is, the store has a slight foul odor, as per the fresh seafood area & the Sushi bar here sucks. The sushi they sell here is not my jam. Sorry, but the menu sucks. They don't even have a simple Avocado roll, salmon skin roll on the menu or a simple yellowtail roll. Womp Womp. Skip the Sushi :( However, this well stocked Asian Grocery store does have all the fresh asian veggies, asian greens, sprouts, noods, everything you need to whip up Asian foods, they even have 2 whole isles full of Asian cooking pots, tools, dishes, chopsticks etc., When I was there last, I wanted to purchase some new wood chopsticks & even though I can speak some Chinese I can't read it, so I asked the Asian lady at the front to translate the package for moi, as I was looking for real wood chopsticks not plastic or colored/dyed ones. Anyhoo, she took her time, was very patient, we read over a couple packs till we found the real wood ones that I wanted. She even ask a couple other ladies to translate it also to make sure we got the correct ones. Every time I have been here the service has been just incredible! Which brings me to why I'm writing this review in the first place. Over the weekend, I was in the store looking for stuff when I left my car keys somewhere in the store. I ran around looking for them, couldn't find them, so I went up to the ladies that helped me with the chopsticks, deli foods, bamboo plants etc., They quickly start talking together & she says, "oh yes, we have your keys" and she waves me over to the service desk where the other lady that helped me has them in her hands waving at me smiling with the biggest lovely smile. "Thank You so very much for the incredible service, finding my keys, helping me pick the baby bamboo, helping me get the right chopsticks. Thank you for your true kindness & over the top service. I really appreciate you." Will Return. Recommend.

Rob W.
Rob W.

Amazing Haa everything you need when it comes to Asian food or drinks! The snacks here are amazing and the drinks are really cool having anime themed cans. The service here is very good everyone is so calm and about their day. All in all this place is great for a first timers go 9/10.

Diane H.
Diane H.

This is an extremely large Asian market, catering to all types. There is hot food to the left to order to go and fresh produce to the right. There is seafood and a meat department weigh in the back.

Christine C.
Christine C.

This place is so much more than a Chinese grocery store! We drive 30 minutes to this store on a regular basis for authentic buns , baked goods and meats that you cannot get at Publix. The bakers who make these delicacies take great pride in their work and are genuinely happy whenever I buy their tarts. The store is everything you would expect from a genuine Chinese market. We love it! My sons enjoy filling their bellies with hotdogs wrapped in pastry before they hit the aisles and aisles of their favorite Chinese drinks, crackers, candies, noodles, and chips. They have flavors of Lays chips you won't find anywhere else. My mother law fills the cart with Chinese veggies, fruits and teas. Prices are great and variety is vast. Come hungry!

Liyike J.
Liyike J.

Loads of variety here: scallion floss roll, pandan cake, pineapple bun, taro pastry, egg yolk pastry, mung bean cake... Bread heaven for sure! They've got cooked foods too: roast duck, BBQ pork, roast pork, beef tendon, duck wings, chicken feet. The taro paste is smooth and creamy. The bottom of the mung bean cake is a bit thick and dry.

Kaira G.
Kaira G.

Let me just say this is one of my favorite Asian stores to go to. When I walk in it feels like I've been transported to another world. I am mixed with Asian, so I feel at home, the ambiance feels like childhood nostalgia. I use to go to the Asian stores with my family in Colorado and Arizona all the time. I miss that so this brings that joy everytime I come in. The pastry chefs are so nice, they let me pick what I'd like fresh off the pastry rack every time. I feel so spoiled and they also recommend different ones for me to try. Let me warn you though you hace to go before 10:30-11 am, or you miss out on the good buns.

Myphuong L.
Myphuong L.

We were visiting from California and was told that Pinellas Park was where to find the Asian community. On the way to a pho restaurant, we saw this market and immediately took a u-turn to go check it out. I would say this was comparable to west coast 99 Ranch Market. It's huge, has all and everything you see in a west coast market. One thing that I came across and I didn't noticed in west coast, were the different chip flavors from overseas! Lays chip brand had meat flavors like steak and braised pork! Thank you east coast market because now that I'm back in west coast, I've been going to each store and checking out their snack aisle. Each store has different variety of Lays from China and Thailand.

Victor M.
Victor M.

Really popular place for buying oriental food but the place was packed on Saturday with last minute shoppers. Store was very crowded but we found everything we needed. We got the last two bags of XL rice noodles, not sure why it is a very hard item to find. Lines move fast but but there are about four or five people per line and there are only five cashiers.