Lion Supermarket

Great selection of ethnic groceries, this Lion is slightly stocking differently than the one on Saratoga, closer to Capitol Expressway. Different just like how the 4 costcos in San Jose differ!

A lot of memory. Know tbis place more than 30 years. Many circle of worker in and out. Business die down after patent retire.Competition make them cut cost. Quality down. Good worker gone. They lost lots customer. Said. But still love the place. Echo of a time..

So I picked some frozen items. The cashier looked at it that it wasn't fresh and told me to go get a fresh one. She threw the ones I picked away,! That's awesome and they got my loyalty for that act of kindness

Oh, my goodness! Picked a couple fish, had them fried... 😋 mmmm good!
Bought some lemons, aloe vera drink, and roasted coconut cans! 😁🤓🙋👍 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Five Stars 🎉

Got my plums in brine for my plum soda and really good French bread baguettes. The little hot food store next door on the right side of Lion's has pork and duck to melt you into comfort food heaven.

A place to go especially if you are from another continent.Africans try it,for sure will be surprised.

Will always come back here no doubt!

Keep in mind CASH ONLY. First time coming here to pick up a duck order for my father. I didn't have any cash on me, and had asked a random stranger if they had Zelle or Venmo, that way I can pay him. Unfortunately, he didn't but he was so kind enough to pay for my order. There are such KIND SOULS OUT HERE! Thank you so much!

I love to cook. Most of the stuff sold here is either expensive or unobtainable in Santa Cruz. So this place, despite it's slightly... unpolished east Asian vibe (ie products sold out of the box they came in, cramped lines, and very little help in the store,) I still love it. It kind of reminds me of living in Thailand.
Used to come here with my ex. My dad brought me back and he was slightly disappointed. He said it wasn't as good as it used to be. I am think he built it up in his head. Though I can see liking it less than I do. I can even see it's crazy selection being a bit overwhelming... Who knows.

Great market. Lots of stuff.

Great place tons of great products for authentic Asian cuisine and they have a restaurant inside too and great seafood options 🦀🦞🦐🦑🦪

It was amazing. My family often comes here when we take a trip to San Jose. And the fish, so delicious and crunchy!

Huge selection of Asian food supplies. I got sliced bamboo shoots, black soy sauce, and dried black fungus. Guess what I'm making tonight.

Good price not a rip off store

Love the fresh salmon head deep fried and the big shrimp that was on sale.

They had what I needed . so I was very happy. Nice people working there too.

Good selection of products. It can get a bit crowded so go early when it opens.

A great Asian supermarket with fresh products. I love crab and lobster they sell.

Very good selection of Asian products and fresh seafood

I like the way when they clean the fish...very quick.....