Tag Archives: Costco

Asian American Frozen Foods: Pulmuone’s Beef Japchae

Posted on April 28, 2025 by John

I was at my local Costco in Silicon Valley the other day and came across this offering, Pulmuone’s Club Beef Japchae: “Once considered a royal dish, Japchae is a flavorful noodle stir-fry and one of Korea’s most-loved dishes that can … Continue reading →

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US Chinatowns Feeling the Effects of Tariffs

Posted on April 21, 2025 by Jeff

US Chinatowns from Honolulu and San Francisco to Las Vegas and New York are feeling the effects of the Trump Administration’s tariffs. Many business in these Chinatowns have low margins and price-sensitive customers, and cost increases have a tremendous impact.  … Continue reading →

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Asian American Frozen Foods: Royal Asia’s ‘Prawn Hacao With Soy Ginger Sauce’

Posted on October 31, 2024 by John

I’ve had Prawn Hacao from Costco and decided to buy them again since I don’t think I’ve written a review, like I had with MìLà’s “Soup Dumplings” (Xiao Long Bao (“XLB”)) found also at Costco. At my local Costco in … Continue reading →

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Asian American Frozen Foods: MìLà’s “Soup Dumplings” found at Costco

Posted on June 26, 2023 by John

I saw a friend of mine post  this photo on Facebook after she went shopping at the same Costco in Silicon Valley where I shop. I’ve been aware of MìLà‘s (formerly known as Xiao Chi Jie) Xiao Long Bao (“XLB”) … Continue reading →

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Asian American Frozen Foods: Tonkatsu Miso Ramen

Posted on March 29, 2021 by John

I was at Costco recently and came across Pulmuone Foods USA’s Tonkatsu Miso Ramen. It looked appealing to me for two servings for a cost of $11.99. In the San Francisco Bay Area, a single bowl of ramen at a … Continue reading →

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Asian American Frozen Foods: CP’s Authentic Asia™’s ‘Shrimp Wontons’

Posted on January 7, 2020 by John

I saw CP’s Authentic Asia™’s ‘Shrimp Wontons’ at Costco and thought I would try them out, since I had recently reviewed some surprisingly good frozen pork soup dumplings. I forget how much I paid for this package, but I think … Continue reading →

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Asian American Frozen Foods: Ajinomoto’s Shoyu Chicken Ramen Bowls

Posted on January 14, 2018 by John

I was at Costco the other day, and noticed this new frozen meal – Ajinomoto’s Tokyo Style Shoyu Chicken Ramen Bowls. I’m always looking for something I can bring to work, since I had mentioned, the company cafeteria kind of … Continue reading →

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Asian American Frozen Foods: Costco: Teriyaki Stir-fry Udon

Posted on October 22, 2017 by John

I was at Costco recently and saw this refrigerated dish: Teriyaki Stir-fry Udon. Since I’m always on the look out for lunch to bring to work (since my company’s cafeteria sucks …), I bought this 4 pack package to try out. … Continue reading →

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Costco Begins Rice Rationing

Posted on April 24, 2008 by Efren

Getting rice for free has always been a given in nearly all the Asian restaurants I’ve been to (except, of course, for the ones that cater more towards white people who had the gall to charge, and meant that I … Continue reading →

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