Four Seasons Oriental Grocery

Awesome oriental store with many many food options not found anywhere else. They have a bunch of instant ramen noodles varieties, candy, snacks, a lot of seasonings, frozen food, fresh seafood, and many more. I will most definitely be coming back for more.

They have all the essentials to make any Asian dishes plus more. Fresh vegetables, seafood, some meats, cooking utensils, plates, and every can goods you can possibly imagine. A single aisle dedicated to asian snacks and goodies. Wow! this Asian store nearly has it all. The aisles, however, is very narrow and at times challenging to navigate with other shoppers. Like any other Asian establishment, the service is just ok and I think this is sometimes the norm because of the cultural differences. As you work your way in the back, a strong smell of seafood fills the air. This my go-to place to get Asian ingredients whenever I'm in VA beach. Highly recommend this place to all yelpers.

It's been over four years since my original review so this update is merited. Since my original review the store has changed ownership but it is still local and family owned and operated. COVID-19 protocols are in place and you can buy multi-packs of face masks here. Staff is always friendly and helpful. The store is pretty small, the aisles are narrow and sometimes crowded with case lots of product on the floor but all in all Four Seasons is a pretty decent Oriental grocery, one of the better ones in this area. The owners are Vietnamese but you will also find a pretty good variety of products from Thailand, China, Korea, Japan, The Philippines and other Asian countries. Most of their inventory is made up of products you will find at other local Asian grocery stores, some are priced higher than other stores, some are priced lower and some are priced the same. They carry some products that we cannot find at other stores (we love those Sriracha Sticks and Durian Creme Biscuits). If you are a regular shopper at several Asian groceries like my wife and I are you get a feel for what products to buy at which store to get the greatest value for your money.They have a big freezer section and carry a nice selection of fresh produce, canned and bottled goods, fresh fish and seafood, dry goods, baked goods, candies, a wide variety of rice (much of it in bulk), small appliances (mostly rice cookers), pots and pans, cooking utensils, dishes, kitchen items, incense, and much more. Browse through the pictures on this site and you can get a good feel for the items they carry. The store can be a little challenging to navigate through if it's crowded but it's clean and organized so it's not too bad. There are sometimes items that aren't clearly marked with a price so you may have to ask staff for the price but they're always able to give you a quick answer. There is plenty of parking in their private lot and access in and out is very easy.My wife and I shop at several area Asian grocery stores and consider Four Seasons one of our favorites due to product consistency, location and the fact that they stock almost everything we regularly seek when we are shopping.

Always pleasant and they keep their shelves stocked. They have everything from aromatic herbs like Thai basil to spices like Anise stars. This store can be intimidating so please come prepared with a list. There has been plenty of times where I left with nothing on my list. (Lol) I've been coming here for years to make my vietnamese pho soup recipe.

This is a spectacular store and lots to chose from. And I bought several items. However the name led me to believe it was Indian AND Asian like Japanese and Chinese. It is primarily Indian-style Asian. Very little Japanese /Chinese etc.

I'm actually a little hesitant to post this review because I consider cultural differences. So...I'll just be as objective as I can. The store is small. I mean small. I walk in no greeting from the men behind the register. Not. One. Word. Okay - no biggie, I actually prefer it that way. The store has a funky smell that I suspect was coming from the fresh seafood in the back of the store. The store is crowded. The shelves are fully stocked from top to bottom AND in true Asian store fashion, there's more stuff stacked at the end of the aisles, some areas have stuff over flowing into the aisles. If you are claustrophobic, consider yourself warned. There's a great selection of Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai & Filipino items (of course there is right? Cause like I said this place is crowded!) They also have a small vegetable and frozen section. I only saw a very limited variety of fruits by the register when I was ready to check out (and they weren't looking very fresh at the time). Overall cleanliness? Hard to tell since I was distracted from being overwhelmed by the amount of stuff that was just everywhere! Anyhow, I found what I was looking for - dried plums and checked out. Still...no word from either of the men behind the register. Oh well...maybe visit as a last resort and you can't find what you're looking for at the other Asian stores around town.

My favorite oriental asian store, this is my 4th time coming shopping at four season oriental store and I drive far too, and it takes me 45 to 50 minutes to get to four season oriental market, I like it a lot, good store, good and better price all foods, the owner and employee workers very nice peoples. And I will come back again shop at four season oriental market but foods.

This is my go-to Asian grocery, and I shop them all, definitely my favorite. Don't be deceived by its size... for a small shop, they really pack in a lot of products. Aisles are narrow, and stacked high, they really use the space well. They have more variety than larger Asian grocers in the area. Sure, they don't have an extensive produce or meat/fish department, but they make up for it in their dry/canned/packaged/frozen goods. In my opinion, they have the best and widest selection of teas and instant noodles too... so if you like trying new ramen and types of tea, it's worth a visit just for their great selection of these items.Also, and this is silly, and has nothing to do with the store... but the pet shop next-door is really cool if you like birds. Exotic birds everywhere, uncaged, they'll jump right up on you and say hello, just stick your hand out. I always stop here just for the entertainment whenever my pantry is low on Asian staples. I don't even own birds.

Smells just like home.... If my home were the 99 Ranch Market in Monterey Park or the Shun Fat Chinese Supermarket next to the Ocean Star. They are located in the same lot that Pho 79 is and is operated by Vietnamese owners. They have all the can foods, bottled ingredients, fresh produce that you would need to cook your asian meal. They have your fish and oyster sauce, all forms of soy sauce, fermented shrimp paste, all your Lee Kum Kee items, packaged curry, sriracha hot sauce, pockey sticks..... and any other stereotyped item you'd find in an asian grocery store. They have a wide fresh selection of vegetables commonly found in asian dishes and also have a fish section (but they aren't alive... but I was assured that they were fresh). They also have all the utensils/ pots and pans/ steamers/ rice cookers that you can imagine. Not to forget woks either. If you're like me from a big city where chinese supermarkets are weekly trips for your families back home, this little store will bring back memories as soon as that smell hits you when you open the front door.Sorry I didn't get the hours just yet, but I remember most of the days it closes at 9pm except Sunday probably. I'll get it next time.

It's really a 4.5. Vietnamese-owned but carries a bunch of the Chinese things I'm looking for and more. From my favorite dried salted fish to lap cheong (Chinese sausage) to fresh veggies & herbs. It's probably my favorite Asian market in the area despite having some bigger ones closer in proximity. It is rather small but they cram a heck of a lot of stuff in there. Again, the variety is insane for the small space. You can get Asian utensils & dinnerware, frozen silkworms (yes, I said silkworms), pandan leaves, & Asian baked goods among other things. This is where I first found the beef meatballs that are used in the local pho restaurants (beef tendon meatballs will what you would be looking for if you're curious). I recently found dried ramen noodles that I've been unable to locate in the area large Korean-owned markets. There's also a Vietnamese brand of noodle that my friend recommended when I make my own pho that I can't find anywhere but here. My mom even found some Chinese products she couldn't find back home in DC.I stick to the nearby markets when I'm in a pinch but I make the trek over to Four Seasons when I need the specialty things I can't find them elsewhere.