Lion Market - San Jose, California

Toshan

Good place to shop for groceries like vegetables tofu. Also, it's cheap, and there are fish,crabs, and chicken. But I am not rateing it 5 because there is a weird small that makes me question its hygiene. But I may be wrong because the small is just fish (i don't eat fish that much).Overall, it's a good place to go😀.

MC C.

A down to earth Chinese market. They have a lot of southeast Asian food and spices. The facility is slightly run down and not in excellent condition, but it can work. It is more like a market in Hong Kong or Taiwan. No frills so the cost of food can be kept on the lower spectrum (In comparison to the nicer looking 99 Ranch Markets). Always short handed in the seafood department. You have to take a number and wait for them to serve you (because they are busy cleaning and cutting someone else's fish). Fish frying service is free which is a good deal, you don't need to use a big pot of oil at home. Seafood counter servers definitely do not provide service with a smile.

Sophie X.

This store offers pig's brain. It's worth four stars! The fish wait in line is a bit long though.

ANASTASIA

Recently stepped into this place after over a decade of not.

Con: I was “greeted” by the same old disgusting aroma as soon as entered the store just as back in the day. The foul smell does make me question the freshness and quality of the groceries they sell here.

Pro: The store employees are friendly and helpful in locating hard-to-find items.

Probably not coming back for another decade if ever.

Subhankar D.

Mostly go here for fish and few other fruits. Fish prices are cheaper than ranch and great for fillets. Great for guava, coconut and other fruits.

Mini R.

Unlike some Chinese supermarkets, Lion is clean and not quite as stuffed. Vegetables here are fresh on most days. The meat selection is good, seafood selection is unremarkable. The market can get really busy, try to visit during non normal hours. During cooler weather, bring your snow jacket as it will be super cold in the store!

Vincent L.

This is our favorite place to get Chinese groceries. The price is mostly lower than other Chinese supermarkets, and the location is great - just off The Saratoga Ave exit of 280. But don’t expect much on service here though.

Josh M.

The prices are pretty inexpensive for the produce here but you get what you pay for. Id say if you were looking for cheap vegetables and fruit this is the place to find it. It just definitely tastes cheap