Dragon Star Supermarket

As a Vietnamese-American and resident of Blaine, this is my go-to oriental supermarket. This is my go-to spot for instant ramen noodles, Asian condiments (i.e., soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, all the sauce!), fresh lemongrass, 50 lbs of Jasmine rice, snacks, and most importantly, if I'm planning to make my dad's pho recipe from scratch. They have all the cuts of meats that I need to make beef pho that I wouldn't find at Cub Food, Aldi, or Amazon. The price is fair, sometimes a lot cheaper than American grocery stores (i.e., soy sauce, ramen, etc.) I usually get their made-to-order banh-mi sandwiches and fresh spring rolls. I also love that they have Soga Mochi. It is a must-stop treat every time I am there. They do have a spacious private parking lot. Service is good at the deli and there will be someone to help carry out a 50-lb of rice. 4 out of 5 stars because sometimes they can be out of stock and you do not know when more will come in if more is coming. For example, one day there were no fresh pho noodles left. I normally buy the 5-lb pho noodles, but one day there were none and they didn't have smaller bags either. Also, since COVID, they pre-packaged their vegetables. For example, I just want 1-2 jalapenos, not a dozen that are wrapped in plastic.

2nd review - this store is amazing! Today I took pix of only some of the greens they have. Wow! The more varied the diet, the healthier the gut microbiome, which is important for overall health. This store has variety! I'm going to find new recipes to use these greens in. Love it!

This was our first visit to Dragon Star Supermarket. It does have a great variety for fish and seafood. Live, fresh and frozen. The vegetables selection was huge. Lots and lots to choose from. The fruit selection was about half the size of the vegetable section. Canned goods, sauces, rice and pasta are plentiful. So much to choose from and a great selection. Highly recommend this store if you are looking for a wide variety of sauces, fish, vegetables and pasta.

The banh mi sandwich at the Dragon Star deli is freshly made to order and delicious. Regular is just $4.99 and the XL is $8.99 (it is gigantic). Fresh spring rolls and sesame buns along with many other freshly made options make this one of my favorite affordable pick-up options. Also the staff at the deli are so great. They go out of their way to be helpful and welcoming.

Just a warning do not get their Banh Mi from deli. The bread was not crusty it was some soggy bun. Meat was not good , no flavor . It was the worse sandwich I ever had. Otherwise grocery store has everything you need to make Asian, Spanish and some African dishes. If you never shopped there before , be prepared to walk around looking for your ingredients for awhile . Prices are excellent tho , best deal if you need some veggies as well . They have some veggies that you can't find in other grocery stores. They have new mochi donuts , they were not good , too sweet and tasted like old oil, the mochi donuts in Asia mall are 10 x better .

I've been to several Twin Cities Asian markets over the years and Dragon Star is one of the best in the local area. I recently took my parents there for the first time and they appreciated the wide selection, clean & organized store, and several open checkout lanes that made purchasing the items quick. The prices on goods fluctuates with both cheap products as well as some that are more expensive compared to other stores around. We generally like to buy produce, bread (you have to get their bag of 6 telera rolls for less than $2), tofu, and frozen items here because everything's reasonably priced. They have a huge parking lot and in the summer, there's even a cute little farmer's market outside to get fresh veggies.

Wow, prepare to be patient and have the time to make your first run through Dragon Star Supermarket. Take your time and do your homework. This will be a must stop if you want to branch out beyond Cub and Byerlys.Incredible selection and even better prices. The produce and herb selections are amazing. The prices will blow you away. We walked away with 4 bags of produce and herbs that would have cost double at a traditional market.Incredible selection of spices. If you need to find those ingredients for those awesome Asian, Jamaican, and Indian dishes. This is the place to go.

Fresh produce and seafood! The fruits and vegetable selection and the seafood is so amazing. I've picked up a few household items here too, like a ball of string made of plastic paper...so very useful and sturdy for tying! I live closer to Sun Foods in Brooklyn Center (which is also awesome) but sometimes make a special trip out here if I want to venture out. LOVE!

Look, I am Asian through and through...When given a choice I prefer eating a lot of sea creatures. Yes, there are better things than walleyes (yes, I am talking to my 'snobby' MN friends).If you use to 'Americana' grocery stores, this is NOT a place for you. This is a true Asian market: the fruits/produce area is constantly moving(there is a team working constantly to move the items), a very large seafood section(I think it is the largest in the Twin Cities), a very nice deli (hot/cold foods), a huge butcher/meat selection. Yes, there is distinct smell to the place - I usually associate with an Asian market. Did I say they do sell fresh Duran (If you have to ask then you don't understand).Here are few 'negatives':* Their Japanese foods are lacking: i.e. No japanese mayo (Kewpie Brand is a must!)* It has a lot of 'Asian' things, to say it is catered to a certain ethic? That is a stretch. In other words, if you are looking for something your grandma would use back in our home land? This is not that.Yes, I am Vietnamese and usually prefer a Vietnamese grocery for my needs...It is really hard to compare to Dragon Star with the amount of fruits/produce and seafood. NOBODY (including any American store) can compete on the volume of seafood they have here.

Gold jewelry store- don't waste your time. Walk in, the lady didn't even want to help. She was too busy with her phone. Asked her a question, "that's all I have!". I asked her do you think the other store may have what I'm looking for "I don't know!". All this while looking at her phone. Poor customer service. Will never go back and probably won't go to any of the location associated with this store.