Welcome to Kims Mart
At Kims Mart, nestled in the heart of Davis, CA, we celebrate the rich tapestry of Asian culture through our curated selection of international grocery items. With over 12 years of dedicated service, our clean, inviting store is home to an impressive array of ingredients essential for authentic Asian cooking, from staple vegetables like bok choy to specialty sauces. Our rotating selection of prepared foods, including kimchi fried rice and freshly made sushi, delights locals and visitors alike. Friendly staff are eager to assist, making Kims Mart a cherished gem in the community, perfect for igniting culinary adventures. Come experience a taste of home!
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628 4th St, Davis, CA 95616 Hotline: (530) 753-5916
Welcome to Kims Mart, a delightful gem nestled in downtown Davis, California. Located at 628 4th St, this international grocery store stands as a beloved destination for Asian food enthusiasts and culinary explorers alike. With its reputation bolstered by a devoted customer base, Kims Mart offers a welcoming atmosphere that invites you to discover an impressive array of ingredients and prepared foods. Whether you're a student from nearby UC Davis or a local resident, Kims Mart fulfills your culinary cravings and shines as a reliable source for authentic Asian groceries.
- Diverse Selection: The store's shelves are stocked with everything from instant noodles to fresh produce, enabling you to whip up your favorite dishes with ease. Customers rave about the availability of hard-to-find items such as bok choy, enoki mushrooms, and a plethora of snacks like Calbee chips and Pepero.
- Prepared Food Delights: One of the standout features of Kims Mart is its prepared food section. You can savor delicious options like kimchi fried rice, sushi rolls, and kimbap. As customers have noted, the kimchi—a house specialty—often comes freshly made and offers a taste of home that many find nostalgic and comforting.
- Community Feel: The store is known for its friendly and helpful staff, who often go above and beyond to assist customers in finding their desired items. You may even encounter Mrs. Kim herself, effortlessly guiding you through the many offerings with a warm smile.
- Value for Money: Prices are reasonable, and many patrons have pointed out that they often pay less here than at larger chains. Kim's Mart also caters to various budgets, accepting EBT cards for eligible purchases, making it accessible to a wider audience.
As you walk through the aisles of Kims Mart, you'll find not just groceries but a sense of community. The rich aromas of the prepared foods draw you in and compel you to try something new at every visit. Whether you're in need of essentials for a traditional pho or looking for a quick meal on your way home, Kims Mart stands out for its authenticity and quality.
In conclusion, Kims Mart isn't merely a grocery store—it's a culinary hub where flavors from across Asia converge, making it a must-visit for anyone in Davis. If you’re looking for ingredients to create your next meal or just want to grab a quick bite, this hidden gem has something special waiting for you. So, make a stop at Kims Mart, and indulge in the culinary treasures that await.
I love browsing around at local mini grocery stores (especially Asian), whenever I am in a new city or country. It's a thing that I do. Let me tell you, I had the most memorable chocolate bar and potatoes chips in Italy from a rest area mega grocery store when we drove from Venice to Dubrovnik. Also, I needed bok choy and ginger, which they have both! I am impressed how clean and tidy the store is. Also, they carry a little big of everything. They even have the Soon Tofu soup kit that I didn't expect to find here. The prices are decent too, if not cheaper than Sacramento/Elk Grove. I was also happy to see a nice prepared food section. I forgot to take a picture but they have sushi rolls, kimchi fried rice, marinated meats and banchan items. Being near UC Davis, they have an excellent selection of instant noodles, frozen food quick meals and soju (lol). Hidden gem. Parking is limited as this is a busy area.
Love coming to Kim's Mart anytime I need Asian ingredient!! As a viet girl, it's hard to find any good Asian food in Davis so I end up cooking a lot at home. I always come to Kim's Mart first and, most of the time, I don't have to end up driving all the way to Sacramento for any of the large Asian grocery chains. Super convenient to have in Davis and has all the staple ingredients. I'm always grabbing sliced beef, enoki mushrooms, things for pho, soju, calpico, calbee chips, konjac jelly, dango, and more! The workers are all nice too and they accept EBT. Great little store filled with pretty much everything you need!
Great spot to go for an amazing selection of Asian foods. I love grabbing the kimchi fried rice whenever it's available because it is absolutely delicious. It's great having access to some snacks that are otherwise not available in most stores locally.
Whenever I'm in Davis a stop at Kim's is a must. This place has been around for 12+ years and I hope it never leaves. It's a great location for stocking up on your Asian kitchen needs (rice, spices, meat, veg...) Lots of snacks and ramen choices for easy meals and what puts it over the top is the prepared food options. They have great sushi, kimbap, noodles, rice bowls, kimchi pancakes... All at reasonable prices. The staff is always friendly and helpful. Love love love this place!!!
The go to spot in downtown Davis for Asian grocery items. They are always very friendly and include complimentary shot glasses if you are purchasing Soju.
They done locked up Grandma Kim back there so she could slave away making those side dishes because it tastes so good. You know the kimchi recipe is locked down because sometimes you catch them on a day where the kimchi is freshly made and it still tastes good pre-fermented. It is difficult to get Korean food in Davis, but Kim's Mart really delivers classic banchans to offer that homestyle Korean cooking. The ingredients are always clean and simple but the goodness comes in the proportion of the seasonings from that indentured grandma they have to have cooking in the back. Kim's mart also supplements for the large gap in specialty food products that is not readily available in the major grocery stores that only carry a sliver of Asian food.
I love Kim's mart! It's a great place to get a cheap lunch that you can buy with EBT. I used to bike from campus to Kim's to grab lunch, usually a box of Kimbap, strawberry calpico, and a tin of seaweed salad. The kimchi fried rice is also very good though you can't get it with EBT, and you have to get there right when they make it to nab one since they get purchased so quickly. Love the Asian snack selection, furikake, and bags of rice here as well! 99 ranch has better prices but it's so much further away.
If kimchi is your thing, this is your place. Their house made kimchi and radish kimchi are some of the best. They come in pints to gallon jugs. There are also many varieties of banchan next to the grab and go trays of kimbap and japchae great for quick meals. The mix of merchandise has expanded gradually over the year especially in Chinese cooking sauces and condiments. The fresh produce section is still limited however. I like having a convenient place in town to pick up that one ingredient or something very similar to save me a drive to Sacramento.
Hats off to Kim's Market! This small market keeps the Davis community stocked with Asian foods and drinks you won't find at Safeway. When I'm in town, this is my go-to for kimbap, ramen, soju and of course Pepero. You'll probably find the sajangnim (boss), Mrs. Kim, manning the cash register and pointing you in the right direction to whatever you need. She's awesome. It's amazing how much a small Mom and Pop market can pack onto its shelves. You have got to check out Kim's in downtown Davis!
I love Kim's Mart! It's my go-to stop for Asian groceries, snacks, etc. in Davis. This sweet little shop has withstood COVID and a break-in earlier this year! The prices have gone up through the years, but that's understandable considering it's pretty much the only small-business Asian grocery store in town + because of inflation. Pretty much all of my needs can be met here, and I enjoy their rotating supply of certain goods like gejang! I made ganjang gejang with them and it was super delicious, no stomach aches to be had. Their produce is fresh, and I'm a huge fan of their $2.99 bag of peeled garlic cloves! Makes cooking super easy. They're also the only place in town that always has specific Asian veggies and ingredients, like kaffir lime leaf, lemongrass, thai chilis, perilla leaves, etc. If you're ever looking for something Asian, stop by Kim's Mart for sure!